Variations of kitchen furniture
Sets for storing kitchen utensils are divided into 2 groups: by placement and by appearance. Let's study the types in more detail and look at photos of kitchen cabinets.
Depending on the mounting location, there are 4 options:
Floor units are the main element of a kitchen set. Their purpose is to preserve pots and pans, kitchen electronics, dishwashing detergents and appliances, cereals and other food products. The best solution would be to install a door closer for kitchen cabinets. It closes the door smoothly, silently and firmly. With this mechanism, the furniture will last much longer.
Wall mounted units are an essential part of the kitchen. The distance from the floor cabinets above which they are hung is 50-60 cm. Suitable for storing various mixtures, seasonings, a “holiday” set of dishes and other rarely used things.
You can carefully install a hood in them and hide gas and water pipes. You need to be careful when mounting a cabinet of this design. If it is poorly secured, it will fly off the hinges.
The question arises: “At what height should this model be hung?” Ideally, the height of a standard cabinet should be such that everything you need can be reached without using a stool. But if the main task is to optimize the room’s height, then the cabinet should be installed under the ceiling itself.
The cabinet-pencil case is a combined floor and wall cabinet. It is not attached to the wall, but placed on the floor, tightly pushed against the adjacent wall. The properties are unchanged - hide tableware, household appliances, and edible supplies from strangers.
Corner - installation occurs only if the kitchen furniture is placed near two walls. A corner cabinet in the kitchen will allow you to take advantage of the new storage space.
The following cabinets are distinguished by their appearance:
- With drawers, shelves;
- With a compartment for appliances (oven);
- Under the sink, sink;
- Under the hood, to hide electrical wiring, gas and water pipes;
- With withdrawable system;
- Kitchen cabinet for dishes and tea sets, sideboards.
Mounted
Wall cabinets are a universal design for storing any small items.
There are several options for these cabinets, differing in height, which can be combined when assembling the set.
Lower cabinets, cabinets
The dimensions of kitchen cabinets should correspond to the height of the hostess - she is small or tall, like a model.
- The height of cabinets and cabinets is on average 80-85 cm, it can be reduced if the owner is miniature, or increased with the help of a base (10 cm) or a tabletop (2-4 cm).
- At the front, the length of the tabletop protrudes 3-5 cm beyond the kitchen cabinet.
- The distance at the back between the table top and the back wall is 5-10 cm. With this placement, all wires and pipes are hidden from regular eyes.
- Tabletop parameters: width – 80 cm, length – 100-120 cm.
- The dimensions of the facade (door + side) should not exceed a width of 80-90 cm, and the doors themselves should not exceed 30-40 cm.
- Internal compartments (shelves) are made with a difference of 20-30 cm. The distance between the shelves depends on the height of the kitchen appliances that are hidden on them.
Selection of material and color of the model
The body of the kitchen cabinet is chipboard because it has the characteristics of strength, durability, and is easy to maintain. For the doors of the product, the material chosen is more beautiful, it can be glass, MDF, light metal. Models of combined assembly of materials for a product look harmonious. MDF materials with glass and metal molds are widely used. What is typical for their use in interiors of different styles, from the usual classic and Provence to the highly technological high-tech style.
Currently, there is a wide range of styles and colors available, but it is better to choose your own specific shade for the model that will match your taste.
An attractive option would be the difference in the color palette of the top and bottom rows. Then, dark shades are chosen for floor structures, and bright shades for hanging structures, which creates freedom of space, saturated with the color of air and light.
For small kitchen spaces, the set is chosen in light colors, since the difference in the tone of painting the walls in a dark color and the presence of a light product will create a visually expanded space. Selecting the right approach to choosing a style for placing interior products under modules can simulate the artificial space of a room. Add it or reduce it.
Recommendations: to accurately determine the interior when arranging your kitchen, you should look for comparative modules on the Internet or design magazines, which will allow you to design your own taste and understand exactly what you want your kitchen to look like.
It's always good to experiment to create your own design solution.
In order for your kitchen to suit your pleasure and evoke comfort and feelings of satisfaction, you should seriously think about the interior, draw up the necessary dimensions, select only the modules you need for storing various items that will be useful to you, and take into account any free space in the kitchen, and don’t regret spending money on accessories.
Your kitchen will delight and delight your guests, and will give you many pleasant impressions.
Wall cabinets
To install upper cabinets, it is also worth considering the individual dimensions of the room and their location.
- The edge hangs at a height of 40 cm from the work surface.
- The depth is 25-30 cm - much less than that of floor cabinets.
- The depth increases to 40-45 cm if a microwave oven is installed inside.
- Standard height – 70 cm, maximum – 90-100 cm.
The general dimensions are: cabinet - 80 cm, base - 10 cm, table top - 3 cm, wall cabinet - 100 cm, distance between cabinets - 45 cm. In total we get 2.38 m. Add the height of the cornice (20-30 cm).
- The exhaust pipe is installed at a distance of 70 cm from the electrical panel, and if the stove is gas - 75 cm.
- The oven is placed in a way that is comfortable for the housewife.
Doors
For a small space, hinged doors may not be suitable for a cabinet, since if they are not closed, constant impacts cannot be ruled out. An excellent alternative is sliding doors, which are more functional and visually attractive.
You can buy designs not with doors, but of the open type. If, however, you purchased a cabinet equipped with doors, then they do not necessarily have to be opaque. Install glass doors to add maximum space to the room.
And if there is only one window opening in the room, then such doors will help add more light. With proper placement, lighting will help create coziness.
When choosing a cabinet, do not forget to focus on the palette, which will affect both the general mood and the desire or reluctance to stay in the room. Warm colors awaken the desire to eat, but cold colors suppress it.
To decorate a small room, purchase furniture with a light palette, this way you will add more light to the space and visually make it larger.
The filling of structures must also be determined in advance. First of all, these are storage systems located inside. You can give preference to corner metal structures, containers, drying, drawer dividers.
The sophisticated storage design allows you to keep your food and utensils in perfect order while still making them as easy to access as possible. However, it is important to understand that the filling can be quite expensive.
Standard furniture width
Standard sizes are used to reduce costs and produce a large number of cheap cabinets and cabinets.
- The width of a cabinet with one door (single door) is 40-50 cm, with a pair of doors – 80-100 cm;
- The width of the standard corner cabinet is 90-100 cm, taking into account the size of the sides. The dimensions of the facade are calculated using a mathematical formula for an isosceles, right-angled triangle and will be 130-140 cm.
- The width of the upper cabinets should correspond to the dimensions of the lower, floor - approximately 40-100 cm in accordance with the number of doors.
- The parameters of the corner cabinet differ from other models. The side walls are 50-60 cm, and the facade is 80-85 cm.
When choosing parameters for kitchen furniture, it is important to know what equipment you will place and install there. The dimensions of kitchen electronics (stoves, electric ovens, dishwashers) can be easily found on manufacturers’ websites and in online stores.
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For accurate measurements, take some of your time, visit the store and consult with a consultant. It will provide you with all the models available and of interest to you.
Rules of care
Since the kitchen area is constantly exposed to moisture and fumes during cooking, it is worth selecting furniture of high-quality materials, it is equally important to treat it with care, following the rules of care, do not cut food on the surface, but use a special cutting board, do not slam the folding panels, do not pull them out sharply drawers, regularly treat them with detergents, among other things:
- furniture should be protected from direct sunlight;
- When cleaning cabinets, do not use aggressive detergents;
- It is better to wipe plastic panels with a damp cloth, wooden panels with a dry cloth;
- for deeper cleaning of wooden surfaces, use a cloth soaked in water with a diluted degreaser; after cleaning, be sure to wipe dry;
- Wash stainless steel parts with soapy water, then wipe with a dry cloth;
- Clean glass facades with a special cleaner;
- the weight in wall cabinets should be distributed evenly; also, you should not overload shelves and roll-out drawers (there is a risk of rapid wear of the drawers);
- Avoid shock, mechanical damage, exposure to water and steam;
- It is better not to place cupboards above the hob;
- to maintain the aesthetic appearance of wooden (chipboard, MDF) surfaces, it is worth using a polish, preferably with the addition of wax;
- Make sure that moisture and condensation do not accumulate on surfaces.
To ensure that your utensil cabinets fit perfectly into your kitchen interior, use some recommendations:
- select modules in accordance with the design of the room (according to color scheme, style), furniture made in a modern style is very laconic in form, classic, retro, Provence suggest the purchase of more elaborate and large furniture items;
- a small or dimly lit room requires light shades;
- all furniture in the kitchen is subject to temperature changes and excessive moisture, so the materials used for its manufacture must be of high quality, heat and moisture resistant;
- fittings and fastenings must be reliable and designed for a long service life;
- if you equip roll-out drawers with closers and shock absorbers, they will slide out silently;
- glass for display cases and cabinets - at least 4 mm thick, durable and tempered, internal lighting will effectively highlight the beauty of the dishes placed there;
- the dimensions of kitchen cabinets for dishes must correspond to the size of the room; before buying (making to order) a module, decide what dishes you will store there and in what quantity;
- be sure to use additional lighting - it’s convenient, beautiful, aesthetically pleasing;
- shelves and drawers should be stable; if your kitchen has uneven floors, you should consider buying furniture with adjustable legs;
- The glass fronts of the cabinets look stylish with a sandblasted pattern.
Each type of kitchen cabinet for dishes is convenient and functional; it is worth selecting it according to the technical characteristics, size, style of each individual room and its design as a whole. All pieces of furniture should be harmoniously combined with each other, have practical value and create a comfortable atmosphere in the kitchen.
Dish dryer
It’s hard to do without such a device in the kitchen. Its purpose is to preserve clean, washed dishes. The structures are independent, separate from the furniture and installed inside the set. The first option is represented by wooden shelves and racks, the second – drawers and metal baskets mounted inside the bedside tables.
The closed type is more practical, the plates in it remain clean for a long time, are not covered with a layer of dust, and are installed inside the furniture. Open ones are much cheaper and more mobile than the previous type, but the dishes in them get dirty faster.
There are one- and two-tier structures. Drying racks made in one tier accommodate flat plates, bowls, salad bowls, spoons, forks; on two-tiered ones, glasses, cups, and glasses are additionally placed.
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Troflex dryers fit perfectly into the interior; they are mounted next to or on the sink. A universal, metal anti-corrosion coating will perfectly highlight the decor of the room.
Peculiarities
The practical need for cabinets for dishes in the living room is quite great
Crossing the threshold of the main room of the house, guests will immediately turn their attention to a spectacular and practical piece of furniture. The cabinet is capable of not only storing dishes and other things, but also displaying them quite advantageously, emphasizing the refined taste of its owners
This furniture is so versatile that it is possible to choose a model for absolutely any style of living room interior. Its features include the following accommodation options:
- the cabinet can stand on the floor;
- hang on the wall;
- be built in or serve as dividing partitions.
Angular
Suspension
Floor-standing
For things that are not desirable to be displayed, there is a cupboard with glass in the living room, equipped with sections with closed doors; they protect items from dirt, dust, and sunlight. The all-glass cabinet showcase is intended to serve more of a decorative function; it houses the most expensive and dear things to the heart:
- expensive, exquisite tableware;
- interesting, unusual souvenirs;
- collections of antique items or rare books;
- gifts that owners value very much;
- bottles of elite alcohol;
- collections of ancient weapons.
In the photos of furniture catalogs you can find a lot of options for china cabinets.
Types of plaster
Decorative plaster is divided into several types based on its base:
- The most famous “Venetian” imitates valuable types of stone. It has a rather complex process of application to the wall.
- Mineral plaster - consists of crumbs. Quite cheap and durable.
- Structural - from quartz granules. Available in fine and coarse grain. It has a heterogeneous appearance on the wall - that’s why it is called “bark beetle.”
- Textured plaster is the least known. Outwardly, it is very similar to dough - it is very plastic, which allows you to create interesting effects. It can be tinted in different colors in the mass or painted after drying.
Specifications:
- drying time – 7 days;
- layer thickness – 5-50 mm;
- mixture consumption – 0.8 kg/m2.