The kitchen in two lines, which has been inferior for many yearspopularity of other types of layout, is returning to the top of fashion. Perhaps it is because of how effectively it allows you to use even a very limited space. Read more about the pros and cons and new configurations in our article In the West, a kitchen in two lines is called a galley, which translates as "galley". The origins of the idea are in the organization of an extremely efficient space on a ship, plane or train, where there is nothing superfluous, for example, a place for eating, but everything is at hand for cooking. The modern interpretation implies the use of a kitchen island as one of the "lines", which allows us to talk about its appropriateness not only in small, but also in medium and large rooms. Such options are offered, for example, by manufacturers of high-quality
Kitchen Matrix by Varenna factory. salon “Kitchen interiors”
By the way, regarding the decline in popularity of the layoutled to changes in the lifestyle of homeowners. The kitchen ceased to be perceived as purely functional and turned into a place for entertainment and communication, a kind of "headquarters" of the family, and this required an expansion of the space, the allocation of dining and work areas, the installation of furniture for relaxation. Now, it seems, there is some shift in the opposite direction: you can relax and socialize in the living room, over food prepared quickly and effortlessly. Modern young people spend significantly less time and effort on cleaning and cooking than the older generation, and the advantages of the two-line kitchen allowed it to again become a noticeable phenomenon.
Kitchen Kyton by Varenna factory, showroom “Kitchen interiors”
The main advantage of a galley kitchen is its compactness.Depending on the preferences of the hostess, the working units can be divided in a convenient way. The hob on one line, for example, and the sink on the other. Or the entire working area by one wall, and only a place for serving and storage by the other. In any case, everything is very close and at hand - quite in the spirit of popular ways to maximize useful space. Irina Zaitseva, interior designer: - A kitchen in two rows is not only practically the only convenient way to arrange a narrow or walk-through room. In general, it is simply a good system for organizing space for quick and efficient work around the house. There are different options: the "fire" zone - the hob, oven - can be on the opposite side from the "water" zone, the sink. Or the stove can be arranged on the same line as the sink, and the second row is organized as a serving zone.
Kitchen Twelve by Varenna factory, showroom “Kitchen interiors”
Have you heard about the work triangle rule?kitchen? Three main zones: storage (cabinet and refrigerator), preparation (sink,) and cooking (stove, oven) should be located at the vertices of an imaginary triangle with approximately equal sides 1.5-2.5 meters long. This way, the hostess does not make unnecessary movements, gets tired and tense less, and works faster. A two-line kitchen helps to organize work according to all the rules easily and simply. Marina Sarkisyan, interior designer: - A two-line kitchen is most often used in rectangular company premises, at least 250 cm wide. Many people talk about 230 cm, but it seems to me that a distance of at least 250 cm is more comfortable. A sink and stove are installed on one side, and a refrigerator on the other, the “triangle” rule is observed: it is very convenient to take food from the refrigerator and move to the work area with the stove and sink. This arrangement option is very popular in Scandinavian countries, where they know a lot about convenience and functionality. sarkisyan-marina.arxip.com
Kitchen by Leicht factory, showroom "Kitchen interiors"
It is not necessary to arrange the kitchen in two linesa narrow hallway. You can try this layout in any space. The kitchen island can become both a preparation area if you install a single or additional sink there, and a storage area (built-in shelves) or cooking (cooktop). Perhaps, contrary to the traditional understanding of this configuration, typical for classic kitchens, you will even be able to allocate a small dining area. The style can be any: , classic, country. Just remember a couple of things: firstly, a kitchen in two rows is most effective when one housewife works there, it will be difficult for two to pass each other. Secondly, the furniture is quite close to each other, choose light colors, especially if you have upper cabinets, so that nothing “presses” on you. If you are designing a kitchen with an island, dark colors will also be appropriate here.
Kitchen Gracio by Intuo factory, showroom "Kitchen interiors"
Kitchen in two lines: we evaluate the pros and cons – etk-fashion.com
