Kitchen set with built-in appliances - types and selection rules

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Just a couple of decades ago, built-in appliances were considered a rather unusual, even exotic solution in the interior.

However, over time, it became widely used due to the ability to increase the space of a room and make its interior more stylish and harmonious. To install equipment, special furniture is used.

Built-in kitchen - features and benefits

A kitchen set with built-in appliances is a composition of several modules, some of which are designed specifically to accommodate household appliances.

These can be various appliances: washing machines and dishwashers, refrigerators, microwave ovens, hobs, ovens and even exhaust systems.

The advantages of cabinets for appliances include:

• saving useful space in the kitchen;
• convenience - household appliances can be arranged to best suit the needs of the home owners;
• high functionality - such cabinets can be used in several directions at once. For example, for embedding equipment and as a work surface;
• spectacular appearance and the ability to hide equipment that does not fit into the overall interior design.

Despite all the positive aspects, before purchasing furniture for appliances, consider the following features:

• the price of built-in appliances is usually higher than traditional ones;
• if you want to make a rearrangement, difficulties may arise with the transfer of communications;
• If the device fails completely, most likely it will have to be replaced along with the cabinet, since it is difficult to find equipment that exactly matches certain sizes of furniture.

Schemes and drawings

Any cabinet or shelf begins with the creation of a drawing. When designing shelves, it is important to consider how much weight it can support. To prevent it from sagging, it is necessary to select the correct length for the type of material.

For example, a shelf made of 16 mm chipboard can withstand different loads depending on its length:

As you can see, the longer the shelf, the less weight it will support. By the way, furniture makers recommend distributing the load evenly along the entire length of the shelf. It is better to place the heaviest objects at the edges, lighter ones in the center.

You can completely assemble the kitchen according to the sketch.

If equipment will be built into a rack or cabinet, its width must be at least 600 mm and its depth 550 mm. Otherwise, the dimensions of the cabinets can be arbitrary. On the Internet you can find and download sketches of shelves, cabinets and racks for the kitchen.

Making a kitchen rack is not difficult.

You can also use the online designer to design any kitchen furniture options.

Types of cabinets for built-in appliances by purpose

The design should be selected for a specific type of equipment. The most popular cabinets are for:

• hobs;
• ovens;
• dishwashers;
• refrigerators;
• exhaust systems.

Cabinet for embedding a hob

In a classic interior, the hob is part of the kitchen stove and is combined with an oven.

In a modern kitchen it can be built into a special cabinet in two ways:

• flush - in this case, the height of the panel and the tabletop are the same;
• raised - the panel rises slightly above the surface of the cabinet - no more than 2-4 mm.

For a built-in hob, a tabletop made of practical and heat-resistant material is suitable - chipboard, artificial stone or concrete.

Typical dimensions of lower cabinets under the hob are:

• height – 70-85 cm;
• depth – not less than 55 cm;
• width – 60-120 cm.

Pay attention to the thickness of the tabletop - for safety reasons it should be sufficient - from 30 to 50 mm.

Cabinets for built-in ovens

Typically, the oven is located under the hob. But not all housewives are comfortable with this option. Therefore, to build in an oven, both low floor structures and kitchen cabinets are used, in which the appliances can be installed at any convenient height.

The location of the oven furniture depends on the availability of an outlet. It is desirable that it be located away from the rear surface of the structure.

The standard dimensions of a kitchen cabinet for an oven are as follows:

• height – from 80 to 180 cm (pencil cases);
• depth – not less than 55 cm;
• width – 60-90 cm.

When purchasing an oven, pay attention to how tightly its doors fit to the body. If there is a gap, hot air can damage the facade of the furniture.

Cabinets for built-in dishwashers

The cabinet for the dishwasher should be positioned so that there is a connection point for communications behind its back wall or above it.

There are three options for embedding such technology:

• under the sink - that is, in the sink;
• in a separate closet. This is the most convenient and rational option;
• in a wall cabinet above the sink - suitable for lightweight structures designed for 5-6 sets of dishes.

The size of the cabinet for the dishwasher is usually from 40x60 to 60x100 cm.

Refrigerator cabinet

A built-in refrigerator is not only stylish, but also practical. Tall refrigerators are built into kitchen cabinets, and small structures are built under the countertop.

At the same time, the appliances can either be covered on top with a material similar to the panels of a kitchen unit, or remain in the factory design.

Typical dimensions of cabinets for refrigerators are:

• height – from 160 to 220 cm, for mini-models – 80-100 cm;
• depth – at least 50 cm;
• width – 40-60 cm.

Cabinet for built-in hood

Built-in hoods combine elegant appearance and high functionality.

The basis for their installation is usually the upper modules of the kitchen unit. At the same time, they must be at a height of no less than 65 cm from the stove. If it is gas, then it increases to 75 cm.

But there are also lift hoods located in the countertop directly behind the hob.

The dimensions of wall cabinets for hoods are:

• height - from 40 to 60 cm;
• depth – from 40 to 50 cm;
• width – from 40 to 100 cm.

Please note that the size of the hood itself should not be smaller than the size of the hob, otherwise ventilation will not be effective.

What to consider when placing the oven cabinet

All modules of installed kitchen furniture must be functional, easy to use, safe and look beautiful. In this regard, when installing cabinets for built-in ovens, you should pay attention to several points.

1. When arranging furniture and equipment, it is necessary to follow the rule of the “working triangle”, according to which the food storage, washing and cooking areas (in other words, the refrigerator, sink and stove) should be located at a distance of 1.2...2.7 m from each other (ideal when all points form an equilateral triangle). In this case, working in the kitchen will become comfortable and will take a minimum of time.
2. The height of the oven should be convenient for its operation.

   
   The oven should be easy to use

3. The oven is not installed in close proximity to the refrigerator and sink. In the first case, this can lead to failure of the equipment, in the second - to a short circuit.
4. If a gas-powered appliance is placed in the cabinet, it should be mounted closer than 1.2 m from the pipe. The length of the flexible hose affects safety.
5. The oven door must open completely, so it is necessary to provide a free zone (no obstacles such as walls or other furniture).

Types of kitchen cabinet designs for built-in appliances

Modern furniture manufacturers offer many pieces of furniture for integrating appliances of various shapes and designs.

In order to correctly choose a kitchen cabinet for built-in appliances, you need to decide which appliances will be placed there and where they will be installed.

Kitchen cabinets for appliances come in three main types:

• bottom row cabinets;
• top row cabinets;
• pencil cases.

Bottom row cabinets for built-in appliances

Lower cabinets for built-in appliances are floor-mounted structures, the body of which is designed to accommodate a household appliance, and the upper surface is made in the form of a countertop.

They are suitable for installing almost any appliance: ovens, washing machines, dishwashers and mini-refrigerators.

There is another option for this design - cabinets for hobs. In them, on the contrary, the tabletop serves as a place to place equipment, and the body can be used as a storage system.

Upper wall cabinets for built-in appliances

The upper modules of the kitchen unit are mounted on the walls. They are used to install oversized and not too massive equipment. These are hoods, microwave ovens, steamers, multicookers.

It is important that the hanging structure is made of durable material and has strong fastenings.

Upper cabinets can be designed as:

• extractor module;
• closed design;
• open shelf for oversized equipment - for example, a microwave oven.

Cabinet-case for built-in kitchen appliances

The cabinet-pencil case is a structure whose height significantly exceeds its width. Most often it is used to build in a refrigerator.

But due to the fact that you can place equipment in it at any convenient height, it is also used to install other equipment - ovens, microwave ovens, steamers, multicookers, coffee machines and other appliances.

Using a cabinet-cabinet to install equipment at a medium height is ideal for people who, due to their physical characteristics, find it difficult to bend over.

The dimensions of standard cabinets for equipment are as follows:

• height - 150 - 220 cm;
• width - 40-50 cm;
• depth - 40 - 65 cm.

The process of creating shelves for equipment

If you urgently need a small shelf for small kitchen appliances or utensils, but you don’t have too many carpentry skills, you can make hanging shelves with straps. This original option is popular today and is suitable for a loft-style kitchen.

Materials and tools:

• leather belts – 4 pcs;
• wooden boards – 2 pcs;
• long and short screws with dowels - 4 pcs each;
• drill;
• ruler;
• stationery knife;
• level.

Execution scheme:

• Cut the belt to the desired length. Fold it in half and drill a hole with a drill. Roll up 3 more loops and make holes in them.
• Attach the straps to the wall in 2 levels - 2 loops on both sides for the top and bottom shelves.
• Insert boards into the hinges and level them horizontally using a level.
• For stability, secure the straps to the boards with small screws.

Open shelves for the kitchen can be used wherever there is at least a little free space.
A simple but stylish shelving unit is ready. The number of shelves, their placement and design can be changed to suit your own taste.

Rules for choosing the material for making kitchen cabinets for built-in appliances

In pursuit of functionality and stylish design, do not forget that the equipment built into the furniture must be, first and foremost, safe.

Therefore, when purchasing furniture, make sure that it meets the following requirements:

• cabinets must be made of heat-resistant material that is not prone to instant fire;
• the material itself, as well as its coating, is not allowed to contain toxic synthetic compounds - when heated, their vapors can cause serious poisoning;
• all surfaces of the product must be smooth and the support must be stable, otherwise the structure will not withstand the vibrations of the equipment;
• furniture should not be tightly locked; its design must have ventilation holes for equipment.

The following materials are used to produce modules for integrating household appliances:

• Chipboard is the cheapest option. Chipboard is produced by processing sawmill waste. Since formaldehyde resins are used for gluing the substance, furniture made from this material must have a thermal protective coating that prevents their ignition and evaporation of harmful vapors;
• MDF is a more environmentally friendly and functional material. Products made from it will last much longer, they are not afraid of moisture and are not subject to deformation under the influence of high temperatures;
• natural wood is used extremely rarely for the production of furniture for appliances, is expensive and requires special processing.

Fiberboard can be used for the manufacture of rear walls and bent façade elements.

If you doubt the quality and safety of the material, ask the seller to present a certificate. If it is absent, it is better to refuse the purchase.

If you choose a cabinet with a tabletop, pay attention to its material. Artificial stone and laminated chipboard have the best performance properties.

Products made from natural wood or stone are too heavy, so they are practically not used for furniture for appliances,

Where should there be an outlet for the oven and hob?

With a competent approach to developing a kitchen design project, the location of a free-standing stove or the “oven + hob” duo is inextricably linked with the supply of the hood to the ventilation shaft. Therefore, even at the stage of starting repairs, you can clearly determine the location of the oven. And, accordingly, provide sockets for its connection.

However, not everything is clear here. The outlet must not be located strictly behind the oven. When the plug is plugged into it, a “dead” zone is formed, which will not allow the oven to move to the desired depth.

The option of locating the outlet below the oven level is also not very successful. It is much more convenient to first turn off the equipment, and only then remove it from the kitchen cabinet. And not the other way around - when the need arises to disconnect from the network, start pulling out a rather heavy unit.

The best solution is to move the socket below the level of the countertop to a nearby cabinet. It would be ideal if the adjacent cabinet table near the oven would have drawers. Then you don’t have to install the back wall in the cabinet itself at all. It is enough to remove the desired drawer and access to the outlet is open.

It’s also a good idea to screw an overhead socket to the side of a cabinet with hinged doors. It will not interfere with the internal filling of the cabinet, and it is quite convenient to use.

The main thing is that this cabinet does not turn out to be a table under the sink. Such close proximity to water and sewage drainage is undesirable.

Types of kitchen facades for built-in appliances and their features

It is important not only to wisely choose a kitchen cabinet for built-in appliances in terms of its design, but also to think about how it will fit into the overall interior design.

The external attractiveness of built-in appliances depends on the facade of the furniture - its front part.

He can be:

• open – the front part of the device remains fully visible;
• closed - the equipment is masked by a door.

The closed facade can be attached to the cabinet body - this option is suitable if you need to disguise equipment with a non-standard door. For example, a washing machine. Or it can be connected to the facade of the device itself - then its front part itself looks like an ordinary furniture facade.

Please note that to implement the latter method, the design of the equipment must provide for the possibility of attaching a decorative facade to it.

To finish the front panels of kitchen furniture use:

• laminated surfaces - it can be chipboard, MDF, plywood. They are quite practical - they are not afraid of scratches and household chemicals;
• heat-resistant glass - elements made from this material look stylish and modern;
• veneer - used for finishing furniture “like wood”, but due to its impracticality it is mainly suitable for upper kitchen cabinets;
• plastic – allows you to create a bright interior, does not fade in the sun and does not require special care;
• metal – stainless steel inserts refresh the kitchen interior.

Photos of kitchen sets with built-in appliances

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