Overview of kitchen cabinets, selection rules

Often, a hinged kitchen cabinet is sold complete with other items in the kitchen or can be sold separately. They are attached to the wall of the room, so they do not occupy usable space on the floor of the room. Various materials are used for their manufacture, and they can also have a variety of sizes, filling, colors and other characteristics.

Kinds

Hinged kitchen cabinets are sold in the market in many forms, which allows you to choose the best items for each style of room. Before buying any kitchen cabinet, it is recommended to decide for what purpose it will be used, since it is allowed to use it to store food, dishes or other similar items.

The most demanded are modular kitchen sets, consisting of many modules. They form the optimal design that fits perfectly into the free space in the kitchen. Relatively recently, massive cabinets and sideboards were considered popular, but now they are universally replaced by convenient, ergonomic and attractive hanging cabinets for the kitchen.They can be equipped with closed or glass doors, the latter option being relevant if attractive sets or exquisite dishes are stored in lockers.

The width of the cabinets in the kitchen can vary significantly in different models, but a standard figure of 80 cm is selected, since if the width is more than 90 cm, there will be certain problems in using such furniture for its intended purpose. Due to the significant impact, the shelves can bend and deform.

Kitchen cabinets are available in different types, these include:

• corner wall cabinet for the kitchen - it is installed in a certain corner of the kitchen. The corner cupboard in the kitchen should be chosen carefully to fit well into the existing corner, as well as combine perfectly with other interior items installed in the kitchen. Corner designs are selected for small rooms where each area should be used efficiently and rationally. Such hanging kitchen cabinets have a triangular shape, and special suspensions are used for hanging;
• cupboard for dishes - its main purpose is to store various dishes and other items that are certainly required in the kitchen. It is allowed to place on the shelves different spices, cereals, liquids or other elements necessary for the cooking process. Such cabinets are usually created from furniture panels or other strong and reliable materials, as they are often subjected to severe loads, so they should not bend or deform. They can be equipped with closed doors or glass, and in the latter case they have a truly unique appearance;
• products with drying - inside the cabinet there is a special bar, represented by a dishwasher. It has numerous holes that allow you to effectively dry dishes. Such a kitchen cabinet is fixed directly above or next to the sink. Photos of this design can be viewed below. For the product, you can choose various additional storage systems, so it is allowed to purchase even items designed for efficient and convenient storage of brushes and sponges;
• designs with open shelves - such a hanging item is usually used to store spices or attractive dishes.

Corner cabinets are selected not only for a small room, but also when choosing the angular layout of the elements of the kitchen set, but for proper installation it is important that the walls of the room are even.

Materials of manufacture

It is allowed to install in the kitchen various types of cabinets made from moisture-resistant materials. The most commonly used materials for their production are:

• Particleboard - the hinge of kitchen cabinets from this material is carried out quite often. This is due to their low cost. But their appearance is not considered too attractive. Due to the specific conditions in the kitchen, dirt and various scratches quickly appear on the facades of such cabinets, which are almost impossible to eliminate. Therefore, products from chipboard are often purchased. They have better strength and resistance to moisture. It is allowed to choose angular models, photos of which are located below;
• plywood - from this material durable structures are obtained that need to be processed correctly. To do this, they are varnished or painted. As a result, the installation of such a cabinet is optimal for the kitchen, as it can withstand moisture;
• MDF - a cupboard or a hanging cabinet can be made from it. Available in various colors, as well as resistant to moisture. You can fasten structures from it with the help of suspensions or other elements;
• tree - if an oak massif is used, then durable and high-quality constructions are obtained. They have a high cost, but they cope well with different influences. Wooden elements when used in the kitchen must certainly be covered with antiseptics or flame retardants. They are hung on the bus or they are fastened with other suitable fasteners.

Competent and interesting installation involves the use of adjustable awnings for kitchen cabinets, since they can be used to adjust the correct location of any design. The most expensive and high-quality are wood products, and often oak wood is selected, which copes well with different loads.

Shape and size

It’s possible to mount hanging cabinets at different heights, as it is recommended to focus on the growth of direct users. When choosing designs, their size is taken into account, and it depends on the purpose of the cabinet, as well as on the wishes of the property owners. Standard dimensions are:

• height from 35 cm to 92 cm - even vertical rectangular structures are allowed to be purchased, but only tall people will be able to use them. When choosing this indicator, the growth of people using the kitchen for its intended purpose is taken into account;
• width from 40 to 120 cm - the models with a width of 600 mm are most often selected, as they are optimal for storing various dishes and products;
• the depth is standardly equal to 30 cm, and this is enough for a comfortable arrangement in cabinets of various kitchen utensils.

During the selection of a particular product, the hardware will be inspected, as it should be convenient and high-quality, as well as suitable for the style of the room.

Some models have a visor that provides an attractive look for cabinets. It is allowed to install different utensils, small household appliances or similar items from above, but they should not be too heavy and oversized.

Posting Rules

Fix all the hanging cabinets in such a way that they are convenient and comfortable to use. For this, the layout selected for the kitchen, as well as the dimensions of this room, are taken into account. When choosing a place where you can mount the cabinet, the following features are taken into account:

• the main parameter is the ease of use of products by all residents of real estate;
• the distance between the lower and upper cabinets should be such that there are no obstacles and discomfort during the intended use of the countertop;
• It is not recommended to mount wall cabinets for the kitchen over the stove;
• it is advisable to align all cabinets at the same level, as different differences negatively affect the attractiveness of the kitchen.

For fixation, different suspensions or conventional rigid fasteners can be used.

The nuances of choice

To choose attractive, convenient and multifunctional cabinets, the rules are taken into account:

• constructions with strong shelves on which you can install different dishes are purchased;
• cost should be consistent with quality;
• the filling of the elements depends on their purpose, therefore it is advisable to purchase a cabinet with a grid for dishes, as well as several standard universal models with shelves or various compartments;
• the material from which the structures are made is required to be resistant to moisture and pollution;
• the appearance should be well suited for the kitchen, and photos of different unique cabinets can be viewed below;
• in size and parameters, the cabinets should be convenient for use.

Thus, hanging cabinets designed for the kitchen are considered the ideal choice for storing kitchen utensils. They are offered by many manufacturing companies, therefore they have different designs, dimensions, colors, features and characteristics. It is important to correctly choose designs that are well suited to the style of the interior and convenient to use. Mounting in wall cabinets for the kitchen can be done in different ways, and the choice of installation location depends on the ease of use for their intended purpose. After that, in the hanging cabinets for the kitchen you can place everything you need.

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Watch the video: How to Match your Countertops, Cabinets, and Floors. Kitchen Design 101, Ep1 (October 2024).