Every housewife wants her kitchen to be functional and equipped with the latest technology. Modern manufacturers of kitchen furniture annually offer a wide variety of fittings that allow you to optimize the free space in tables and wall cabinets. This article provides an overview of a useful and convenient device like a bottle holder for the kitchen.
Bottle holder - ease of use and optimal use of free space
What is a bottle holder and is it needed in the kitchen?
The bottle holder, or cargo, is a functional element of the kitchen set. This is a metal basket made of thick steel wire, mounted on telescopic guides and equipped with a furniture front. The storage system built into the set allows for more efficient use of free space for placing various bottles, jars, containers for spices and much more. Bottle holders come in several levels and are narrow structures, usually installed near the stove.
The kitchen bottle holder can store almost everything from spices to pots and baking trays
Where to place
How to install, measure width and depth
- Measuring the distance between the guides. The holes for their installation serve as a guide for setting the mark.
- The guides, which are designed to be attached to the sides of the module, are removed.
- The bottle holder should be placed in the module in such a way that the fastening is carried out slightly above the bottom of the facade, and not in the extreme plane. Inaccurate installation can lead to problems with opening and closing the main part of the cargo.
- Avoid placing it too high. The cabinet strips should not raise the shelves of the device for a long distance, since the upper compartment is usually used to store rather tall bottles.
- After determining the placement height, you should place the side of the box between the guides according to the previously marked dimensions. In order for the bottle holder to be installed as level and securely as possible, you need to install thin chipboard strips in front and behind the cargo.
- The distance from the front edge of the bottle holder to the front edge of the module is measured. Along the formed line, you need to draw a straight line with a pencil or chalk. The guides are attached to the established line. Before installation, it is advisable to first mark their intended position and then secure the elements with self-tapping screws.
- Fixed guides are placed in the bottle holder.
- The entire body is assembled with cargo pre-attached to its edge.
- The rear wall is attached to the structure.
- The facade is attached using chipboard strips, the components are nailed with self-tapping screws. Sometimes manufacturers develop their own fastening method, then you need to follow the instructions.
Advantages and disadvantages of cargo bottles
Compact bottle storage systems installed in the kitchen have their advantages and disadvantages. The first include:
- space optimization;
- the most necessary items are always at hand;
- ease of use;
- compactness;
- simplicity and durability of the design;
- the ability to fill voids that may form when installing a standard kitchen unit;
- installation of the façade ensures that the structure blends in with the rest of the furniture and provides an excellent appearance.
With a bottle holder in the kitchen, everything you need will always be at hand
Most consumers consider the high price of a bottle holder for the kitchen to be a small drawback, which largely depends on the material, the complexity of the design and the retractable mechanism.
Many people recognize the high cost of construction as the main disadvantage.
Small useful additions
Bottle separators are installed side by side between the side walls of the bottle holder.
Regardless of the type of fastening, closers are a good addition to the retractable system.
These devices allow you to close the cabinet in the most secure manner for all items located there.
Plus, you will be spared the unnecessary noise of slamming doors. It doesn't matter how hard you push the box.
Not reaching 5-8 cm from the body, the movement will slow down, and in the end it will be completely minimal.
Useful bottle holder accessories include bottle dividers . These metal half rings are designed to prevent accidental contact of glass objects.
Thanks to them, a contactless neighborhood will be ensured, ensuring the integrity of all bottles. It should be taken into account that with expanded functionality the price of the bottle holder will increase slightly.
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Types of kitchen bottle storage systems
Such a convenient and useful accessory as a bottle holder for the kitchen differs according to several criteria: design, methods and location of installation, number of levels, as well as material of manufacture.
The bottle maker, or cargo, is a very complex item
Built-in bottle storage modules
Built-in bottle holders are designed for installation in the lower and upper modules of kitchen units, as well as in cabinets. When choosing such a design, you should take into account the depth and height of the furniture. You don’t even have to make a separate wardrobe for cargo, but integrate it into an existing one.
Autonomous structures
Freestanding bottle holders are rather traditional designs that can be installed almost anywhere in the kitchen. As a rule, they act as a separate element of furniture and can be placed on the wall or in the dining area.
Conclusion
After watching the proposed video, it becomes clear that a device such as a bottle holder is not just an innovation in modern furniture design, but also an essential item that helps organize the placement of kitchen utensils and saves space.
The bottle holder will also help fill the voids in the furniture caused by the elementary placement of standard cabinets.
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Where to place kitchen models: photos of models and options
The placement of kitchen cargo depends largely on what will be stored in them. If the bottle holder is intended for detergents, powders and towels, then it is wiser to install it near the sink cabinet. Installing cargo near a stove or hob is justified if you plan to store bottles of vegetable oil, jars of spices and tins of tea.
Cargo at the kitchen stove
Lower and upper bottle cabinets for the kitchen
Placing cargo in the lower tier is the most popular option used in the manufacture and installation of kitchen units. Bottom bottle holders are considered convenient because they allow easier access to all the necessary items, since they are literally “at hand”.
Cargo bottles mounted in the upper sections of the headset are usually intended for things that are used infrequently. Such items include foil or baking sleeves, alcohol, various containers, napkins, etc.
Pencil case for tall bottle holders
Cargo for bottles, installed in pencil cases, have from three to five tiers with openings of different heights. In addition to standard shelves with sides inside the bottle holder, there are many additional options: hooks, trays, etc. Connoisseurs of free space prefer to choose such models, since high cargo is a spacious structure for storing necessary items.
Prices
The cost of cargo varies depending on the manufacturer of the fittings, internal design, and the availability of additional accessories. The better the materials and the wider the functionality, the higher the price. For example, models with door closers will be rated an order of magnitude higher than those without them. However, it is recommended not to skimp on quality. Closers will ensure smooth opening and closing of the kitchen unit door, helping to maintain the integrity of items. The most budget options are from Chinese manufacturers. But it’s better not to neglect quality and buy cargo from European companies - they will last much longer.
Standard sizes of bottle holders for the kitchen
The choice of bottle size depends largely on its placement and purpose. By size, cargo is divided into large, medium and standard designs. The width of the bottle holder in a kitchen set is usually 100-200 mm in increments of 50 mm. The depth and height are selected in accordance with the dimensions of the box in which the cargo is mounted. However, there are kitchen baskets with a width of 300-600 mm, but they are intended for larger items than a bottle.
Bottle holder for the kitchen
Bottle holder from 200 mm with closer for the kitchen
Large bottle holders have a width of 200 mm. These sizes allow you to store more different items: lids, trays, trays, etc. Even pots and pans can be placed in cargo with this width.
Medium bottle holders for the kitchen with a 150 mm closer
The 150mm wide kitchen pull-out bottle holder with closer is mainly used for storing cereal and breakfast cereal boxes, food containers, coffee and tea containers, etc. You can also place cups and utensils in quite compact sizes.
Standard bottle holder 100 mm with closer for the kitchen
The most popular cargo width for bottles is 100 mm. These dimensions allow you to rationally use free space and fill voids that may arise when installing a standard kitchen unit. Cargo with this width is mainly used for storing bottles of vegetable oil, alcoholic beverages and jars of spices and seasonings. You can also place containers with cleaning products, washing powders and other household chemicals in the basket.
Tips for choosing
When purchasing or ordering a bottle holder, it is important to consider the following design parameters:
- Make a list of the items you plan to store.
- Calculate the weight load (to do this, add up the approximate weight of the items indicated in the paragraph above).
- Find out how much free space is available to fill.
In addition to design parameters, dimensions are important. For example, if you plan to put standard bottles and small containers for bulk cereals in your cargo, a minimum size of 100 mm will be sufficient. To store detergents, towels and household items, you will need a wider module - from 150 mm. The number of tiers is also important. In most cases, two are enough: the top one is for small containers, the bottom one is for bottles.
How to choose a bottle holder for the kitchen
The best option is when the presence of a bottle holder is provided for at the design stage of the kitchen set. However, if the furniture is already ready and you decide to buy and install cargo, then when choosing a design you need to take into account several basic criteria, which we describe below.
Bottle holder in island cabinet
Choosing a bottle holder in a kitchen set by size and number of shelves
When choosing cargo, you should take into account the dimensions of the structure and the box in which it will be mounted. The basket should be smaller than the internal width of the front, work cabinet or top cabinet. If this is a freestanding wine bottle holder, then you should take into account the dimensions of the room. The most popular baskets are with a width of 100 to 300 mm.
The choice of basket largely depends on the dimensions of the cabinet
It would be a good idea to decide on the required number of shelves for the bottle holder, which largely depends on the height of the structure. The most common options are retractable two or three-tier cargo. Baskets with two shelves are generally placed at the bottom. Tall bottles and containers are placed on the lower tiers, while the upper tiers are most often used to store small jars of spices and low containers.
A three-tier bottle holder is less practical, but it can store more different items. Some manufacturers offer designs with adjustable shelf heights.
There are also cargo with the number of shelves from 3 to 5 pieces. Similar designs are intended for cabinets.
Two-tier design
Cargo installation method
Kitchen bottle holders, in addition to the number of shelves, sizes and placement, also differ in the method of fastening. There are 3 installation options:
- Side. The most popular method of fastening cargo, which allows you to securely fasten the structure and adjust the facade. It is used at the stage of assembling a kitchen set and is more suitable for installing narrow baskets with a width of up to 250 mm. The side retractable mechanism is the most affordable option. Side cargo mount
- Lower. This mounting option is suitable for heavy baskets with a width of up to 600 mm. A bottle holder with a bottom mounting method is a roller platform on which cargo is installed. The option is, of course, expensive, but such a storage system can be installed in any suitable kitchen cabinet. Attaching the base of the bottle holder to the bottom of the cabinet
- Rotary . It is used when it is necessary to install the structure in a corner trapezoidal cabinet or cabinet. The disadvantage of this option is the high price, which is 2-3 times more than traditional mechanisms.
Cargo with swivel mechanism
Load capacity
When choosing cargo, you should consider what load it can withstand. For example, narrow bottle holders are designed to weigh up to 12 kg, and baskets with a width of 300 mm - up to 40 kg. Therefore, it is very important to take this criterion into account when purchasing a structure.
Pay attention to the load capacity
Construction quality and façade type
When purchasing a bottle holder, you should pay attention to the joints of the structure and the chrome plating of the basket. There should be no cracks or chips.
The welded joint must be free of cracks and the coating must be free of chips
It is also necessary to take into account the type of facade: framed from a profile or solid. The second option is preferable because it is more reliable and easier to install.
A solid facade is much easier to install than a frame one
Additional options
Of course, additional options increase the cost of the design, but also increase the comfort of use. These could be hooks, towel holders, borders, clips, dividers, etc. It is best if the basket is equipped with closers. These mechanisms allow the basket to move smoothly and silently.
Additional option in the form of separators
The manufacturer is also important, but it doesn’t always make sense to overpay for a brand. Now you can purchase designs from little-known companies that are just entering the market. In an effort to win the trust of consumers, they pay great attention to the quality of their products.
You can save money if, when ordering a set, you ask the manufacturer to make a block for the bottle holder, but do not fill it with the appropriate fittings. Subsequently, you can purchase and install the cargo yourself.
Mounting methods
Before moving on to choosing a specific bottle holder model, you need to decide on the piece of furniture into which it will be built or the place where it will be installed. Most models involve a hidden method of placement - inside a box (compartment) of furniture items. However, the type of fastening may vary.
Today the following installation and fastening principles are commonly used:
- inside the compartment (box) on its side wall;
- lower fastening (rigid or retractable) to the bottom panel of the closed compartment;
- frontal - to the inner surface of the opening door.
For side and over-door mounting methods, the shelf depth is recommended within 150.0...200.0 millimeters. This will allow you not to overload the elements of furniture structures with excess weight from bottles, containers, and cans placed on the shelves.
Usually, when sold, a bottle holder comes with a set of necessary mounting hardware. In their absence, most products can be secured using self-tapping screws up to 10.0 millimeters long, designed for screwing into chipboard. Usually the structure is prefabricated. Initially, the main panel of the product is attached, to which the shelves and side walls, or the entire basket, are then attached. Assembly and installation instructions are included with the product.
An excellent addition to any kitchen set will be a two-tier bottle holder (article 13181525) from French designers (Leroy Merlin), which has representative offices in many large Russian cities. It is designed for installation on cabinet doors or hanging cabinets and is equipped with a closer. The basket and base are welded from chrome wire and thin rod.
The advantages of this model include:
- practicality, expressed in the possibility of installation in any already installed piece of kitchen furniture;
- accessibility of stored accessories, allowing you to easily get the necessary item;
- modern design, high ergonomics and ease of use, which is ensured by installing a door closer.
The installation method for models with bottom mounting depends on its type - movable or rigidly fixed. The greatest demand is for products mounted on roller bearings or skids. Typically, cargo of this type is installed in free-standing cabinets or floor cabinets.
Bottle holders installed on a separate roller cart, on the contrary, do not require separate space and can be installed inside any piece of furniture and even separately - outside pieces of furniture. However, when pulling out a basket mounted on a cart, a flat surface is required, so the prevalence of models of this design is low.
On a note!
When choosing the size of this kitchen accessory, the first place should be the requirements of functionality, practicality and the possibility of its placement or integration into pieces of furniture already installed in the kitchen.
Making your own bottle holders for the kitchen
If you decide to take the advice and make a bottle holder with your own hands, then we suggest using step-by-step instructions. From it you will learn how to make a box and install the cargo itself. Laminated chipboard will be used as the material for the bottle holder cabinet.
Wooden tabletop bottle holder
Purpose and types
The purpose of the design is to store similar containers in one place, so it is usually placed near the stove, and some designs provide for installation on both sides of it.
The original purpose is to store wine. Placing table wines on a special stand made it possible to free up space on the table from bottles.
Over time, this device acquired greater functionality due to progress and improvements to standard designs. The bottle holder can be used for storing food products and is also suitable for storing detergents, towels and all kinds of kitchen utensils. This involves installing the system close to the sink.
Bottle holders are classified according to the following criteria:
Installation method
- Built-in - suitable for installation in any cabinet; you need to take into account the matching dimensions of the kitchen unit and the bottle holder.
- Autonomous - installed in any place, not necessarily in a kitchen set, and are completely independent elements. Therefore, it can be placed in any convenient place: near the dining area or on the wall (next to the wall cabinets).
Design Features
Kitchen bottle holders are divided by the number of levels or, more simply, shelves. A two-level model is considered a functional model, since its dimensions allow optimal placement of bottles.
In a three-level design, this possibility may be limited (due to size), so when purchasing a device, you need to focus on the method of storing food products.
A three-tier one is perfect for small cans and containers, but a two-tier one for bottles.
Built-in and stand-alone
Type of content
Depends on what we are storing - food products, bottles of wine and water, household chemicals and towels, or small dishes? There are combined storage sections that allow you to simultaneously contain containers with cereals and, for example, towels hung on a special crossbar.
The use of bottle holders is convenient due to the retractable system. Pre-installed closers allow you to avoid unnecessary noise and, if necessary, will pull the drawer until it is completely closed.
Various options for functional use of space
Design
Most often, two- or three-level iron baskets are used in kitchens. The first ones are especially popular - classic two-level cargo, which perfectly accommodates drinks, oils and seasonings in bottle containers of different sizes.
Three-tier baskets are more suitable for cans, boxes and other non-vertical kitchen items.
For spacious rooms, multi-level bottle holders that are almost human-sized may be relevant, where tall vessels, flat tin cans, baking trays with trays, and much more can be placed.
Bottle holder as a type of kitchen cabinet
If the inhabitants of an apartment (house) are used to keeping towels in a bottle holder, it is best to equip it with a towel holder.
Towel holders inside cargo: ergonomic and aesthetically pleasing
To prevent the glassware inside the cargo from falling or clinking when pulled out or turned, it is advisable to have bottle dividers inside.
And for complete comfort in using a roll-out basket, you need to choose models equipped with closers and devices for soft, silent closing.
Dimensions
Typical cargo dimensions are 100 - 200 mm with an interval of 50 mm. However, it must be taken into account that in stores the price tags indicating the width of the bottle holders mean the parameters not of the products themselves, but of the boxes or niches where they will be built. For example, if you see a bottle holder on sale labeled “200 mm wide,” you can safely buy it for a cabinet with a front width of 200 mm.
Non-standard cargo sizes can reach up to 450 mm. In such baskets it is convenient to store not so much bottles as bulky culinary items - pots, pans, cauldrons and even household appliances. For example, to get a large saucepan from the depths of a cabinet that is rarely used, you don’t have to stir up a pile of dishes—just pull out the cargo and the desired item will be at hand.
Mounting method
Bottle holders that are mounted inside a furniture box or in a niche in a room are called built-in. As a rule, they are hidden by kitchen facades and are convenient because they allow ergonomic use of a narrow space that is not suitable for other purposes.
Built-in cargo also differs in the location of fixation. The most stable and reliable is the side cargo fastening, in which the guide rails are located to the left and right of the roll-out basket.
It happens that in a narrow box there is not enough space for side fixation, then the bottom one is used. In this case, the rails are attached to the bottom of the furniture body or directly to the floor, which must be perfectly flat and smooth.
There are also autonomous cargo. They can be either stationary or mobile (roll-out or portable). It is convenient to change the location of the latter depending on the situation. For example, when receiving guests, a bottle of drinks can be placed at the dining table, and then put away in the pantry.
Stand-alone models are often made to look antique
How to choose
The price of roll-out baskets, identical in size and configuration, can differ significantly. What explains this? First of all, the brand’s popularity and the quality of the fittings. To the upper price category - from 10 thousand rubles. and above, as a rule, include products of German and Austrian production. This is cargo from brands such as Blum, Hettich, Kessebohmer. The average price segment is from 3 to 10 thousand rubles. - bottle bottlers from Italian (Vibo), Polish (Rejs) and some German (Vault-Sagel) factories are often represented. Economy class options - from 2 to 3 thousand rubles. - usually offered by Chinese manufacturers. What is the functional difference between expensive and budget models? The first ones are as ergonomic and comfortable to use as possible. Their rods do not rust from moisture and do not bend under slight overload (over 12 kg). They close smoothly, softly and quietly after a light touch. Expensive fittings mean not only convenience, but also a long, at least 15 years, service life of the products. Such bottle holders can be installed in a kitchen with a bar cabinet, for example, as here.
Types of bottle holders
Cargo can be classified by design, location and functionality. There are two types of structures:
- Built-in. This is a filling installed directly into the headset. A popular location option is a lower cabinet, but sometimes they are also installed in upper hanging cabinets. Often divided into two horizontal shelves connected by a supporting frame. Standard dimensions are designed for regular bottles.
- Separate modules. A free-standing bedside table or small cabinet. Hanging individual elements are rare. The design should be universal so that they do not stand out too much from the background of already installed custom-made kitchen sets or standard sets.
The functionality of bottle holders depends on the number of baskets located at different levels:
- Two levels. The most common type of cargo filling. The distance between the tiers is designed specifically for bottles. In addition, each section has stops for additional longitudinal fixation.
- Three levels. Not as convenient as two-tier models, but they hold more small containers and accessories. If the cargo module is located under the countertop or in a wall cabinet, you can only put a standard bottle there.
- More than three. A type of furniture more oriented towards spacious kitchens. These are sections or individual cabinets, the height of which corresponds to the top of the hanging row. The dimensions make this furniture roomy. Not only bottles and other containers are placed in it, but also dishes, kitchen utensils or household chemicals. For the latter, of course, it is better to allocate a separate place - it is undesirable to store cleaning products in the same compartment with food products.
Bottle holders are installed in the kitchen set:
- In the bottom row. This is the most preferred location. Considering that the bottle holders operate on roll-out guides, it is very convenient to get everything you need for cooking or household needs. When installed under the hob (sometimes on both sides of the oven), the baskets are filled with food. If the bottle holder is placed under the sink, detergents, towels or dishes are stored in it. External corners can be used in complex sets using compact corner cargo modules with beveled facades.
- Wall cabinets. If the bottle holder is placed in the upper base, as a rule, items that are often used are not stored in it. Installation at eye level is possible in the sink area - dishes or household items are placed there.
- Pencil case (cabinet-column). Comparable in popularity to the location in the bottom row. Complements large headsets. Occupies a narrow free space. A spacious and convenient solution: many tiers with shelves of different heights.
