When the work surface is densely occupied by household appliances and dishes, there is simply nowhere to cook. This picture is well known to owners of small kitchens. We’ll talk about how to unload the countertop later, but you can also act on the contrary. For example, complement the set with a pull-out panel instead of one of the top drawers. The simplest scenario is to turn the box upside down, reinforce it with an additional panel and thus get a stationary cutting board.
DeWils Custom Cabinetry, © Houzz The lower part of the kitchen unit can also work for you. You take out the decorative panel, order a narrow drawer the width of the module and use it as you please. A space 10–15 centimeters high is suitable for storing wide utensils (holiday dishes, baking sheets, massive lids) or will be useful for your pets. We know how tired you are of tripping over bowls of food under your feet.
3. Cups at hand
The Kitchen Design Centre, © Houzz It is customary to place cups and plates in the upper sections of the set, and pots in the lower ones. This has been proven over the years, but is far from the only possible storage scenario. See how many cups and glasses fit in a regular drawer under the work surface. At the same time, all items are in sight - you no longer have to stand on tiptoe and painfully search for your favorite cup in the dark depths of the hanging cabinet.
4. What's under your sink?
Design Set Match, © Houzz Let's try to guess: pipes, a trash can and an ominous warehouse for household chemicals. Considering the depth of the kitchen unit, you most likely have long forgotten what is hidden against the wall, not to mention crawling under the sink and cleaning in the corners. The simplest drawer with low walls, as in the photo, comes to the rescue. The price of the components is the same as two lunches in a cafe plus a minimum of labor costs.
Kitchen Interiors, © Houzz Cabinet doors are not only a barrier to dust, but also a useful storage area. Mount the internal shelves to the depth of a jar, and you will no longer have to wonder how to conveniently arrange kitchen items.
JORY Workshop, © Houzz Ladles, skimmers and whisks, especially if there are a lot of them, do not always fit in a horizontal box. The solution is to organize storage vertically. Any narrow section of the headset will do, for example a bottle holder, if you don’t need it. To turn a narrow drawer into a vertical storage system, just cut circles around the diameter of the glasses in any panel. This way, kitchen utensils will be at hand, and glasses will be easy to remove and wash if necessary.
Liv By Design Interiors, © Houzz Board with holes “like in a garage” or metal grid- quite a worthy decorative element if presented correctly. Feel free to paint the board in the shade of the kitchen and hang it on a backsplash or wall that can be found in even the tiniest room. The storage possibilities for such a board are almost limitless: a couple of metal hooks from a home improvement store, and you can hang pans, potholders and even a section for a sponge - whatever your imagination allows.
Mullet Cabinet, © Houzz Another one useful idea with a perforated board - lay it inside a deep drawer and add vertical slats to suit the size of the dishes. Now you can store here not only pots, but also ceramics: plates and saucers will not break, even if you slam the drawer sharply.
Dura Supreme Cabinetry, © Houzz Pots and lids in the kitchen often have to be separated due to their large diameter and large dimensions. Everything would be fine, but at the most inopportune moment the couple often gets lost. To collect large utensils in one place, enclose the space for lids with a narrow pocket inside a common large drawer. With this arrangement, you will clearly see the diameter of the dish.
10. We hang everything
Kootut murut, © Houzz You can mount neat hooks on the bottom surface of a closed drawer or open shelf and store coffee cups, brushes or spatulas on them. As practice shows, there are never too many hooks: in our example in the photo, several systems are working at once.
11. Levitating spice jars
Joanna Thornhill Interiors, © Houzz Arranging condiments on the countertop means signing up for eternal chaos: jars will fall from any random movement, and in order to do an elementary job, you will have to move the entire “battery” to a safe distance. It is much easier to secure them under the top line of kitchen cabinets: glue the lids and unscrew the cans themselves if necessary.
PTACEK home, © Houzz The corner of a typical cabinet is perhaps the most mysterious place in the kitchen. Usually there are frying pans that you feel sorry for throwing away, although it’s high time, or ducklings that you take out once a year. To prevent precious meters from going to waste, add corner cupboard swivel-pull-out basket or carousel shelf. Both can be built into a finished kitchen, and components can be found from most manufacturers.
MasterBrand Cabinets, Inc, © Houzz The hallway and kitchen are the two rooms that most often need cleaning. But we bet you didn't design a niche in your kitchen for a mop and other large accessories. It’s not too late to correct the shortcoming: a very narrow end cabinet that will organically close the kitchen line will solve the problem.
14. Knives in the countertop
Hendel Homes, © Houzz Experienced chefs advise: before you start cooking, get not only the ingredients, but also all the necessary utensils. But no matter how hard we try to follow smart recommendations, it always turns out that right now we need a completely different knife and it’s lying in a drawer where we don’t want to get our dirty hands.
If the material of the countertop allows it, make cuts in it. Such a storage system will definitely not be accessible to small children, and knives will always be at the ready. If the tabletop cannot be processed, you can provide a special wooden insert for the knives.
Ink Architecture + Interiors, © Houzz If the refrigerator is not built in common system cabinets, then the space above it is most likely empty and this is a crime against ergonomics. Between the refrigerator and the ceiling you can install a full mezzanine with closed shelves or open sections for bottles, as in our example.
Organizing a kitchen is not an easy task. Therefore, for those who have just started designing and planning a kitchen, many great ideas will come to the rescue. Of course, it is difficult to find one ideal project that could make all the housewife’s dreams come true, therefore, it is worth combining, using only the details you like. And even after the renovation is completed, new ideas may appear that are just begging to be implemented. Don't be upset! It's never too late to improve your design, for example by adding some useful and certainly stylish elements and accessories.
Baskets
In order to store olive oil, vinegar and other containers, you can use a wicker basket. Comfortable, beautiful and stylish! In such a wicker tray, all the bottles are very easy to move.
Wicker accessories are simply irreplaceable in the kitchen! If there are open shelves, they can be filled with baskets with necessary things. It’s very convenient, and this kitchen looks neat and clean!
"Caches" for vegetables
Of course, potatoes and onions are small and compact vegetables, but you also need to find a suitable place for them. And this is not so easy to do. The idea with retractable drawer baskets is interesting and functional. This way, vegetables will always be at hand, but hidden from prying eyes.
Kitchen utensil drawer
What is a kitchen without kitchen utensils! Usually all the kitchen utensils just lie in a large box in bulk, and when you need to find any item, a lot of time, effort and nerves are wasted. There is simply an excellent way out of this situation. In the drawer you need to make several compartments, in which you can then place all the kitchen utensils.
No one wants to walk into the kitchen and see containers full of garbage, and even more so, no one wants to trip over them while preparing food. Then why not organize a bottom drawer in your nightstand that can hold one, two or even three trash cans. Thus, you can not only keep the kitchen perfectly clean, but also take care of environment, because this is a very convenient way to sort garbage.
The idea is ideal for spacious kitchens. A huge sink is very practical, especially for big family, because washing dishes in it is much easier and faster.
Mobile kitchen
The kitchen work area is extremely important. Especially if it is mobile and can be moved from one place to another. Valuable idea for modern kitchens.
An apron is not easy decorative decoration kitchens and protecting walls from the effects of frying and washing. There are many others original ideas its use. For example, build a coffee machine into it.
TV
If the size of the apron allows, then you can also build a plasma TV into it. Now you can watch your favorite TV series while cooking, listen to culinary advice from professionals, saving valuable space in the kitchen.
The microwave oven is one of those bulky appliances that is very difficult to find a suitable place in the kitchen. But if you embed it in one of kitchen walls, then the problem will solve itself.
Placing kitchen utensils on an apron is very practical idea. This way, all the necessary things will always be at hand.
All condiment lovers are faced with the problem of storing numerous jars. A great idea would be to use magnets. An iron strip is attached to the wall, to which jars and bags of spices can be attached using magnets.
Paper towels can be seen in any kitchen and are very practical. For convenient storage and use, you can install a special roll holder.
Vertical drawers– it is not only stylish and original, but also very convenient and practical. They are ideal for storing spices or other small containers.
Most people store their dishes on shelves or in kitchen cabinets, but to get the lowest dish at the back wall, you have to suffer. But there is one amazing idea. For example, store dishes in drawers with special partitions so that the plates do not touch each other and thus are not damaged.
Usually corners in the kitchen are a dead zone because they are not very convenient to use. Corner drawers will allow you to use all the space without exception. And this is also additional storage space.
Many people are upset by the lack of drawers under the sink; so much space is wasted aimlessly. However, at the very bottom you can arrange a drawer in which to store cleaning and detergents.
It looks like an ordinary drawer, but it's not at all like that. This is a double drawer that is ideal for storing cutlery.
Knife storage
Original and unusual way storage of knives - directly on the work surface. It's safe and easy, but you should make sure that there is nothing underneath, because you can damage the things stored there and injure yourself when you need to get them out.
When renovating a kitchen, we first of all think about it. appearance, we choose the texture, shape and color of the facades, while the issue of functional filling of cabinets and drawers fades into the background. But in the future, spending a lot of time cooking, the housewife will certainly appreciate the presence or absence of much-needed places in the kitchen for the convenient arrangement of all the cooking attributes. In order for one of the most popular rooms in the house to become your assistant, you need to take care in advance not only of its aesthetic appearance, but also of its technical and functional content.
We will tell you in our article how and where it is better to arrange various compartments for storing household items and cooking utensils.
- At the kitchen design stage, the invited designer must think through such nuances as drawers, built-in containers and shelves, their correct location and the required number. But if you do not intend to use his services, be sure to discuss these points with a specialist in assembling the appropriate furniture in the store or salon where you ordered it.
- It will be much more convenient if objects and products are placed in places according to their intended purpose. For example, spices should always be at hand, which means the container with them should be built as close as possible to the work or hob surface.
- The larger the items, the larger the sections for storing them should be, and vice versa. That is, pots, dishes, containers and small household appliances require sufficient space, but compact containers only need a small chamber.
Pull-out shelves
In order to conveniently position and then easily reach a frying pan or steamer, shelves that slide out along guides on hinges can be successfully used. The condition for this should be a sufficiently spacious cabinet in the lower kitchen level, accommodating not only the body of the cookware, but also handles and grips.
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Containers for bulk materials
Pay attention to how cereals are stored in stores. For each type, a container with a spatula or measuring cup is provided; this method can be repeated at home. Select a separate box for this and place the required number of containers with lids in it. For flour and sugar, choose containers with a large volume.
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Built-in baskets for vegetables and fruits
We advise you to consider a place for containers that allow air to pass through. In them, greens and vegetables will be stored better and longer, maintaining an appetizing appearance. Separate baskets should also be provided for different types products. One is for vegetables, the other is for citrus fruits, the third is for herbs, which will avoid mixing of flavors.
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Mobile shelves on wheels
You will save your time if, instead of constantly moving from one table to another, you purchase a lightweight mobile shelf that will contain the necessary dishes, spices and cutlery.
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Built-in containers for devices
Spatulas, rolling pins, potholders and skimmers will always be at hand at the right time if you install a box with metal containers in a drawer near the stove.
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Open shelves
If "stored in dark place"is not an important condition for you, then the presence of hanging shelves on the upper level of the furniture is very welcome. Here you can place beautiful glass containers for cereals, teas and spices, or simply place your favorite tea set.
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Additional hidden cabinet for equipment
Much-needed household appliances are often placed around the perimeter of work surfaces. And this is not always advisable and safe. It is much more convenient to hide the mixer and coffee grinder in the provided niche at the end of the countertop.
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Wardrobe with hanging sections
A good alternative a large number storage space can be a separate elongated pencil case, which can fit everything and even more. Here you can put packages of cereals, containers with spices, oils, confectionery supplies and much more.
Idea : This storage method will be especially convenient for use in small kitchens, where every square meter is valuable.
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Drawer for dishes
It is better to arrange beautiful round, square and oval dishes in the lower, hinged drawer with built-in dividing columns. Fixed large dishes will not hit each other and rattle, risking being broken.
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Convenient placement of waste containers
A kitchen is a room where every item should occupy its designated place. This rule is especially important for the correct placement of garbage containers, because they should be there! And they should be light, mobile, but very roomy. It would be good if a special compartment was planned in your kitchen, preferably near or under the sink.
Advice : It's best if the trash container space can accommodate two bins: one for food scraps and one for non-recyclable items.
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Additional section for bottles
Not all liquids need and can be stored in the refrigerator, where there is not always enough space even for bottles with mineral water. But the containers with vinegar, vegetable oil, some types of sauces can be placed in a special vertical compartment hidden behind a narrow door. Most often, this is built in near the refrigerator or pencil case.
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Pull-out dryer
The time when you had to reach for the top cabinet in order to arrange the washed dishes is gradually passing. This, frankly speaking, inconvenient method of drying cups and plates is being replaced by capacious containers, which experts advise installing in the lower drawers.
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Spice compartment
As we have already said, the compartment with spices should be placed so that it is at arm's length if you are cooking at the stove. A narrow and compact pull-out cabinet with three or four shelves has proven itself to be excellent. It can be installed both in the lower and upper levels of kitchen furniture.
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Small pantry in the kitchen
The dream of every good housewife, without a doubt, is a pantry in which you can arrange everything you need for comfortable work in the kitchen. But in small room It’s not easy to arrange one, although you can order a design in the form of a rack that will fill the space in the corner.
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Buying a new kitchen is a super-important event that requires thorough preparation. After all, its service life can be 10-20 years and what it will be will, to some extent, even affect the image and quality of life of the family. In this material we will tell you how to choose the right kitchen set, in the format of a step-by-step guide with a selection of photos for inspiration.
10 stages of choosing and designing a kitchen set
Stage 1. Determine needs and requirements
Before you start planning your headset, think about what exactly you need from it. For example, if you often organize home celebrations and parties, then you should provide a place to store cutlery and a minibar in the kitchen. Do you love baking? Note to yourself that in the future set there should be a place for all kinds of shapes, molds and bread maker.
Clue
It will be great if you make a list of the necessary equipment, large utensils and dishes, as well as features like shelves for cookbooks, bottle holder, module for storing dustpan and broom and more.
Stage 2. Looking for ideas, deciding on color and style
Do not neglect the stage of searching for ideas, because it is of great practical importance - the more carefully you think about the details of the future headset, the less chance you will have of making mistakes and missing opportunities. Just look at pictures on the Internet (for example, on our website :)) and take note of successful solutions for:
- Module configurations;
- The location of the “work triangle”: stove/oven, sink and refrigerator;
- Location household appliances– built-in and stationary, small and large;
- Materials and design of facades (shapes, styles, combinations of colors and textures);
- Materials and design of countertops and splashbacks;
- Fittings design;
- Furniture lighting;
- The location of the dining area relative to the cabinet itself.
Stage 3. Planning the design of the kitchen set
The design of a kitchen set depends mainly on its facades rather than on the frame, which is practically invisible. What should they be? Here are some key tips for choosing their color:
- If the kitchen is small, rely on light colors (white is best) and possibly a glossy finish. Then the kitchen facades will reflect light, and the set will seem much less bulky.
White kitchen set in a small kitchen in a one-room Khrushchev building
- Also, the color of the facades can be matched to the tone of the walls - then the set will seem to “dissolve” in them.
- If your kitchen windows face south or southwest, then you can choose almost any color for the facades, and cool shades will be especially good - blue, indigo, turquoise. But if there is not enough light, then facades of warm colors will help replace the sun - beige, yellow, red, pink, lilac and others.
- Do you want to spend as little time as possible cleaning the kitchen? Then beware dark colors(including in the choice of apron and tabletop), and especially in combination with gloss. There is nothing more tedious than wiping off fingerprints, tiny crumbs and water droplets from dark surfaces.
Now let's talk about kitchen furniture styles. Conventionally, kitchen sets can be divided into classic and modern.
- Classic sets are, of course, suitable for traditional interiors, ranging from “palace” to “village” ( Provence , country etc.). Their main feature is paneled facades made of wood (or imitation wood). Otherwise, they can be very different - decorated with cornices, carvings, patina, glass inserts, stained glass, etc.
A set with panels, decor and cornice in the Art Deco style in a kitchen in Khrushchev
When choosing classic facades, remember that too elegant facades risk overloading the interior and complicating cleaning. For small kitchens, units with decorative elements and are completely contraindicated; panels and glass inserts will be quite sufficient.
- Modern headsets, as a rule, are solid and often even without handles (with a push mechanism). They can compensate for their laconicism with color or an unusual texture, for example, a glossy, matte, satin surface, exotic wood trim, photo printing, etc. Due to their smoothness, they are easier to clean and “split” the space less, which is good for small kitchens.
Stage 4. Room measurements
Before designing a set, you need to measure and mark on the plan:
- Length and width of the room;
- The height of the walls from floor to ceiling;
- Distance between walls;
- Distance from corners to door;
- Doors and windows, as well as the distance from their edges to the floor, ceiling, corners. Don’t forget to measure the amount of space needed to open windows and doors;
- Dimensions of all protrusions;
- Distance from the wall and from the floor to the exhaust vent;
- Dimensions and location of pipes, ventilation shafts, radiator, geyser, if it exists;
- Sockets and switches. If you are at the renovation stage, then indicate on the plan the location of the sockets at the moment, as well as their desired location and number in the future kitchen;
- If you already have household appliances, then you need to measure them too.
It is extremely important to measure all parameters correctly. An error of even 0.5 cm can cause you a lot of problems at the assembly stage
Clue
Before going to the store, measure all the parameters yourself. However, we recommend that you do not refuse the service of a full-time surveyor, which the seller will offer you after drawing up the project. After these “control” measurements, the project is once again clarified, approved, and only then they begin to manufacture your future kitchen.
Stage 5. Independent kitchen design (preliminary), layout of modules, placement of equipment
Now we have come to the most important step - the preliminary design of the set, which you will focus on when creating a final version of the project together with the designer of the furniture showroom.
- Designing a kitchen set is reminiscent of assembling a children's construction set, and the parts of this construction set are modules.
So, take graph paper or a checkered piece of paper, or best of all, use a simple online planner like Planner5D or SketchUP Pro, draw your kitchen with all its features and, finally, assemble “brick by brick” the project of the future set, following these simple tips:
- The main principle that must be adhered to when arranging the set and arranging equipment: the three vertices of the “working triangle” - the food preparation area, the food storage area and the sink - should be in reasonable proximity to each other and form a conventional triangle.
This diagram shows how to properly plan a kitchen set to make it as convenient as possible.
- Linear – the most inconvenient layout, since all working points are placed in a row, and not according to the triangle principle. But this option is the most compact and suitable for very small kitchens.
- Double row - suitable for narrow and elongated kitchens. The passage between rows of furniture must be at least 1 meter.
- L-shaped (corner)- the most versatile type of layout, as it is compact, but at the same time comfortable and roomy due to the use of two walls and a corner.
Hints
- The short part of the headset must be at least 1 meter in length. In such a module just fits the washing machine .
- If you want to save space, the side of the corner kitchen can be made narrow. In such a module you can build a narrow washing machine or boxes for vegetable storage/utensils.
- U-shaped is the most convenient layout, but it “eats up” a lot of space and greatly clutters it up. In small kitchens, a U-shaped set is possible provided that a window sill is built in. Important condition– the passage between the sides of the kitchen should be at least 1 meter, but no more than 180 cm, otherwise it will become inconvenient.
- Island is another super-convenient type of layout, which involves the presence of a remote module, and therefore requires a large room area - from 18 m2. The simplest tables are equipped only with a bar counter and shelves, the most advanced ones are equipped with a sink, stove, minibar, and oven. The island should follow the shape of the kitchen, and the passages around it should be at least 1 meter.
- Peninsular - a kitchen with a module, the end of which rests against the wall or furniture, making the layout more compact.
Read more about the types of kitchen layouts in specialized articles on our website:
- You should start planning your kitchen from the dishwashing area, since the sink is usually a stationary point. Mark it in your plan. Above the sink, of course, there will be a place to store dishes and utensils, and under it it is convenient to hide a trash can and household products. On the right or left, sinks can be built in if necessary dishwasher .
Clue
If you are right-handed, then the dishwasher should be placed on the left, since you will hold the plate with your left hand, and with your right hand you will clean the dishes from any leftovers, and then put them into the machine with your left hand. For left-handers, accordingly, placement on the right is recommended.
- Then you can determine the location of the hob/stove. As a rule, it is located near the sink, vent and gas pipe, if there is one. Between the sink and the stove it is advisable to place a food preparation area and, therefore, a storage area for utensils and groceries.
Clue
The distance between the sink and the stove should be at least 60 cm and no more than 180 cm, otherwise the kitchen will not be comfortable. Especially if you plan to place a cutting area in this gap.
- Ideally, on the other side of the sink you should place a food storage area and a refrigerator. Minimum distance from the sink to the refrigerator should be at least 40 cm.
- Then think about the location of the oven, microwave, dishwasher and washing machine. Keep in mind that oven can be placed at eye level and separately from the hob, for example, next to the refrigerator.
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If your kitchen is small, you should use smaller appliances. For example, a dishwasher 45 cm wide, hob for 2-3 burners, a washing machine 45 cm deep, a narrow refrigerator 55 cm wide. Multifunctional appliances such as an oven-microwave will also help save space. By the way, all types of equipment that can be built into the headset are preferably built in.
A narrow dishwasher will satisfy the needs of a family of 2-3 people
- You can increase the number of storage spaces by adding an additional third or even fourth tier, even if it reaches the ceiling. There you can hide not only rarely used utensils, but also an air duct.
- If there are small children in the house, or some corner of the cabinet protrudes awkwardly into the aisle, then it can be made rounded or beveled as in the photo below. This wish must be communicated to the designer.
- It is advisable that the height of the set correspond to the height of the most active cook in the house. If it is not high, then you should abandon the high apron, choose floor cabinets with a height of 70-85 cm and refrain from door closers, lifting the doors up. Although this is convenient for opening upper cabinets, you will need to use a stool to close them back. In addition, over time, such fittings become loose and stop holding the door.
- A cabinet or a whole block of cabinets (see photo below), into which you can build a microwave oven, oven, refrigerator and drawers for utensils/groceries, will help to increase your kitchen storage system.
- Remember that today many furniture manufacturers can do everything exactly as in fashionable design magazines, so get rid of old templates and feel free to ask consultants about the possibility of implementing non-standard solutions. For example, drawers can be built into the base, as in the photo below, and even a stand for pet food.
So, the idea of your future kitchen has become clearer. Show your plan to the designer in the store so that he can draw up a project in a special program taking into account your wishes, perhaps adjusting something, adding or removing unnecessary things.
Stage 6. Selection of materials for facades, countertops, apron
Comparison and selection of materials is a separate and important topic that requires detailed consideration. We recommend that you study it in more detail, but for now we suggest that you familiarize yourself with a brief summary of the materials of the facades, as well as the countertops and apron.
Facades
By “kitchen materials” we most often mean facade materials, since the kitchen frame is usually made of laminated chipboard (LDSP). This is reasonable, because the frame is practically invisible.
Front panel materials come in a variety of varieties, most often:
- Laminated/veneered chipboard;
- MDF laminated/veneered/varnished or other types of finishing;
- Solid wood of any kind (today completely wooden facades are a rarity, usually under “ wooden kitchen» means veneered facades);
- Glass (most often in the form of inserts or overlay panels);
- Metal (finished).
You should choose the material of the facades based on your planned design of the set, budget, practicality and wear resistance.
The most economical, but not reliable option is chipboard facades. The most common and average-priced facade material is MDF. It is practical and reliable. Veneered or wooden doors are the most beautiful and expensive, but not the most practical in everyday life.
Tabletop
The tabletop should be as wear-resistant as possible and, ideally, seamless. Countertop materials are as follows:
- laminated chipboard;
- Chipboard with a top layer of wood;
- Solid wood;
- Porcelain tiles and lithoceramics;
- Fake diamond;
- Natural stone - marble, basalt, granite.
If the company manufacturing your kitchen does not have a suitable countertop, order it separately from another company.
Apron
Apron materials can be the following:
- Ceramic tile;
- laminated chipboard;
- Mosaic from different materials;
- Mirror coating.
- Glass (skinned or triplex);
- Plastic;
- Metal panels;
- Artificial/natural stone;
- Wood (in combination with safety glass, for example).
Stage 7. Selection of internal filling, fittings and accessories
The convenience and spaciousness of the kitchen depends on the contents of the kitchen set. Here are some useful tips:
- For easy access to contents, it is recommended to use drawers instead of cabinets with shelves. So the necessary things will always be visible and easily accessible. The largest drawers are located at the bottom of the kitchen and are intended for storing large and heavy utensils/supplies.
- Handles are not an obligatory part of facades, because they can be equipped with a push mechanism and can be opened only with a light touch.
- In order for the corners of the kitchen to be used to the maximum, it is recommended to equip them with retractable systems - baskets (for example, for garbage), shelves, shelves, and rotating carousels.
- In order to always keep your drawers in order, it is worth equipping them with special dividers. So you can conveniently organize storage with compartments for lids, for pots, for molds and other things.
- Stainless steel trays and dividers are best suited for storing cutlery.
- Complete with a set, that is, through a furniture showroom– this method is good because it allows you not to worry about size compatibility, delivery and quality of installation of equipment/plumbing. In addition, companies often give a discount for a combined purchase. Unfortunately, the choice of models will be limited.
- Separately - equipment is purchased before or after ordering a kitchen from another store. When purchasing equipment before ordering a kitchen, the furniture will be designed to fit its dimensions. When purchasing equipment, after ordering, you will have to buy it yourself in the dimensions already specified by the project and deliver it home at the time of assembly.
- Don’t be lazy and ask your friends or on the Internet for real reviews about furniture companies, clarifying production times, build quality and prices.
- When communicating with design designers (this should be done not with one company, but with several), do not hesitate to ask them for all the details and ask them to work out several options for the layout of modules.
- Visit manufacturers' websites and compare prices, materials offered, and assembly options. Manufacturers often organize promotions, offering, for example, free assembly or measuring services, holiday discounts, etc.
- If you really like the kitchen, but its price does not fit into your budget, do not hesitate to ask for a discount. In order not to lose a client, companies often meet and provide a discount of 5-10%, which is always useful.
- Do not skimp on assembly and do not assemble the headset yourself if you are not 100% confident in your skill. The assembler service costs about 10% of the cost of the headset, but it will save precious nerves and time.
- It is also better to entrust the installation of plumbing and installation of household appliances to a specialist.
- Be patient. Assembling a kitchen set takes about 6-8, and sometimes more, hours. After everything is done, carefully check how all the drawers and doors open, whether the appliances work, whether the seams and joints of the modules are neat, and whether all surfaces are free of scratches and damage.
- If you have any complaints, you must report this immediately to the collector. Then the company will conduct an examination, and as a result, most likely, they will make a discount or correct errors at their own expense.
Stage 8. Purchase of equipment and plumbing
At the stage of planning the headset, you have already thought about what household appliances and plumbing fixtures you need and approximately where they will be located. Now it's time to think about how to buy this equipment:
Stage 9. Selecting a furniture showroom
Now you can proceed to the decisive stage. Be prepared for the fact that finding the kitchen of your dreams will not be easy and the search will not be limited to one day, especially since the market is now very large.
Stage 10. Assembling the kitchen
Finally, the set and equipment have been chosen, all that remains is to assemble everything into a single whole.
We hope this guide to choosing the perfect kitchen unit really helped you. We wish you successful shopping, may your kitchen delight all household members and guests with its beauty and convenience for many years to come!
Simple kitchen storage ideas that will make life a lot easier
Modern kitchens have an endless number of design variations, colors, and configurations. The same applies to internal equipment and drawers, once you start using them, it’s hard to imagine life without them. Your kitchen must be comfortable! Perhaps these storage organization ideas will help you create your dream kitchen.
Retractable structures
Boxes on rail systems are very functional, because the entire depth of the cabinet is used for storage. The entire drawer can be retractable, or only its internal equipment: a system of wire baskets or mobile shelves.
Narrow drawers
There is a special type of drawer that is ideal for storing spices, jars and bottles.
However, this storage element can satisfy a wide variety of needs. For example, it is convenient to store cleaning products in it.
If, when planning your kitchen, you have 10 centimeters left that you can’t leave empty, and you can’t build in a full-fledged drawer, remember this pull-out option.
Corner storage systems
Many people have an L-shaped kitchen; this is considered one of the most rational layouts for placing furniture in the kitchen. But what happens to the angle? Does it bring the benefit that it could? These corner storage systems are as functional as possible:
Built-in baskets for vegetables and fruits
It has long been no secret that the ideal place to store many vegetables and fruits is in closed but ventilated boxes. Wicker baskets, which can be an element of kitchen furniture, have this combination of parameters.
Multi-level equipment
An ordinary tall box, of course, can be filled from bottom to top, but getting anything out of it will be dangerous, if not impossible. By placing a divider inside the drawer or building a pull-out shelf into it, you use every centimeter of space without compromising functionality.
Storage under the sink
If there is no bulky filter or trash can under the sink, then there is a lot of space left around the technical pipes. Even a small shelf can be of great benefit.
Dividers in utensil drawers
Dishes can be stored not only in wall cabinet, but also in one of the drawers. For hope of fixation and convenient sorting, you can use separators.
Storage of devices and small items
When utensils and small items are piled up in a drawer, it becomes impossible to find them. These drawers are perfectly organized:
Thoughtful kitchens
And finally, a few well-organized kitchens from which it would be a shame not to borrow a couple of ideas:
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