Tabletop dryer
The simplest dish dryer is a tabletop dryer. Typically, such dryers can be purchased at a fairly low price.
- The dryer can be installed next to the sink for convenience.
- Plus, there are great drying racks that you can hide away after use.
- During use, you can place a rag or a special tray under such dryers to absorb moisture.
But, nevertheless, such a simple piece of kitchen furniture still has a certain disadvantage. The dryer most often stands on the work surface and takes up a certain space, depending on the size of the dryer.
Even if you have perfect order in your kitchen, such a huge dryer can ruin the whole look and clutter up your kitchen interior.
When choosing such a dryer, be mindful of the location of the dryer.
Rules for arranging household premises
The kitchen is a living room. This is where food is stored and food is prepared. Proper arrangement of the kitchen should be convenient and aesthetic, provide the owner of the house with maximum working comfort (she spends a significant part of her time here) and give household members the warmth of family dinners and evening tea parties. What rules should be used in choosing furniture and its arrangement?
Kitchen triangle rule
What is the basis of a kitchen? A sink, stove and storage space - a refrigerator - these furnishings make up the so-called kitchen triangle. It is between them that the owner of an apartment or house makes the greatest number of movements. Therefore, these items must be placed at a convenient and safe distance from each other (more than 60 cm and less than 1 m).
Kitchen work triangle
It is convenient if the sink, stove and refrigerator form a triangle. For example, a sink in the corner, a stove along one wall, and a refrigerator along the other wall. Or a stove in the corner, and on the sides (at some distance) there is a sink and a refrigerator. Placing items around the perimeter of an imaginary triangle reduces the distance between them and reduces the amount of movement during cooking.
In small kitchens, the furniture set is located along one of the blank walls. In this case, the refrigerator is often taken out into the corridor. In this case, the main kitchen furnishings can be located in a row of kitchen cabinets and cabinets or in three corners of a small room.
A small kitchen is half the problem. But how to arrange an elongated kitchen?
Here you can place the sink and stove along opposite long walls. In this case, it is desirable that the passage between the rows of kitchen cabinets at opposite walls be at least 1 m 20 cm. The adjacent short wall is also occupied by kitchen furniture (pedestals, hanging cabinets). You can also put a refrigerator there. Filling the wall visually shortens the long side of the kitchen, making the space more cozy and harmonious.
Elongated small kitchen
Wall-mounted dryer
These dish dryers are usually sold with a tray. Because they are usually installed above the kitchen sink. While you can put a rag under a tabletop dryer, you can’t put a rag under a wall-mounted dryer.
- A wall-mounted dish dryer is installed directly on the wall, and this results in a disadvantage - the moisture released from the dishes settles on the wall.
- Therefore, you should think carefully about whether it is worth hanging such a drying rack next to ordinary paper wallpaper.
- Since it is unlikely that you will be able to protect yourself from wall fungus or mold.
If you are the owner of an apartment or house with a brick kitchen, you can treat the wall with special antifungal agents.
Furniture dimensions: what to consider?
A comfortable kitchen environment presupposes that certain distances between pieces of furniture are maintained. Otherwise, using the kitchen will be uncomfortable. Here are the most important dimensions:
- The width of the passages is not less than 1.2 m.
- The depth of hanging shelves should be 10-20 cm less than the depth of the lower cabinets.
- The convenient height of the worktop is 15 cm below the hostess’ waist level.
- The height of the sink and stove is determined by the countertop. As a rule, they are located on the same level.
- The distance between the sink and the stove should not be less than 60 cm, it is better if the distance is 1 m.
- The distance between the sink and the refrigerator is also no more than 1 m.
Correct sizes of furniture in the kitchen
Drying rack in the closet
The dish dryer can also be located either in an open place or hidden from prying eyes. If you don’t want to clutter your kitchen interior with unnecessary items, a dish drainer located in the closet is the best thing that humanity could come up with.
Typically, cabinets have two levels of drying racks, and some even have separate compartments for drying plates, mugs, glasses and cutlery. This dryer is multifunctional and suitable for those people who do not use a dishwasher.
Also, its versatility lies in the fact that in addition to drying dishes, you can use the dryer as an item with which you can store dishes beautifully.
If you live alone, then this option is just for you. The dryer will serve you as its main purpose and, of course, as a place to store your dishes.
MX-073
2-tier
Traditional design, two-tier wall-mounted dryer made from stainless steel. It has two compartments for mugs and plates. The dryer is attached to the rail, without requiring additional space on the table or in the closet. The laconic form makes the dryer universal for any interior.
+ Pros of MX-073
- Durable. The dryer is made of steel, which allows it to withstand the heavy weight of dishes.
- Easy to care for. The design is easy to remove and wash.
- Two compartments allow you to quickly find the utensils you need.
- The presence of a plastic tray allows you to collect water.
- Affordable price - about 2000 rubles.
— Cons of MX-073
- There is no way to dry dishes other than plates and cups.
- No dust protection.
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What material to choose a dryer from?
You don’t have as many choices as you would like, or rather only three: plastic, metal and stainless steel.
Plastic dryers are quite a budget option, and this is justified by the fact that such dish dryers often fail at lightning speed. If you buy a plastic dryer, be prepared to look for a new one after a few months.
A plastic dryer cannot accommodate a large number of dishes, as it is less reliable and stable than a metal one.
Metal dish drainers are divided into dryers with an enamel coating and with a steel coating.
- The disadvantage of dryers with an enamel coating is that they fail very quickly, the coating tends to peel off and, accordingly, the dryer begins to rust. But the advantage of such dryers is that manufacturers make a wide variety of their colors. This is a great solution if you want to bring the style of your interior to perfection.
- Dryers with steel coating have a characteristic shine that will reflect beautifully from the surfaces of your kitchen set. Basically, this is where the advantages of such drying end. If you want to add some charm to your interior, buy a steel-coated dryer.
- And finally, a dryer for stainless steel dishes. This is the most ideal option for your kitchen. It's no secret that water and mechanical stress on a dish dryer can render it unsuitable for use.
Any kind of drying, just not stainless steel drying. Of course, over time, stainless steel loses its shine due to water and the substances it contains, but this is all fixable. All you need to do is re-polish your stainless steel dryer. The only drawback of this dryer is its price.
"Lemax"
2-level, with pallet
Two-level dryer made of stainless steel. Durable, roomy, reliable. The manufacturer guarantees that even after several years of operation, rust will not appear on the dryer rods. The package includes a tray for collecting water, which is very convenient for this type of equipment. Designed for a cabinet 40 cm wide.
+ Pros of Lemax
- Reliable and durable - made of stainless steel. For durability, a special coating is applied to all parts, and the parts are connected by pressing, which eliminates the presence of welds.
- Roomy. The width of 26 cm and length of 32 cm allow you to place several sets of dishes on it.
- Functional. The dryer has two compartments: the upper one is designed for 20 plates, and the lower one is for the rest of the dishes. The presence of a tray does not require constant cleaning of water.
- Low price - about 1700 rubles.
— Disadvantages of Lemax
- Not everyone likes or suits the design of the dryer.
- Quite heavy - about 2 kg, which requires reliable fixation of the shelves in the closet.
- The package includes only a tray for the bottom shelf. As a result, water from plates flows onto mugs and pans.
Dryer installation method
There are several ways to install a kitchen dryer: directly fixing and the ability to remove the dryer at any time.
They fix the dryer if you need to protect it from any actions. The mounting surfaces most often are cabinets and walls above the sink.
The only disadvantage of this method is that the dryer will interfere with your cleaning in the closet where it is located. You will have to disassemble the structure again to remove mold or disinfect surfaces.
Removable dryers make it easier for you to take care of yourself; you can remove them at any time and install them in another place.
But, unfortunately, this is also perhaps one of the minor disadvantages. With one careless movement, you can remove the dryer from the hinge and all your dishes will break.
Some tips for optimizing the placement and filling of kitchen cabinets
Every housewife knows that when working in the kitchen, every movement costs time and effort. To make these costs effective, we suggest taking into account a number of recommendations:
- it is better to prefer one deep drawer to two shallow ones - the space will not be “eaten up” due to additional partitions;
- equip the lower cabinets with drawers - this will eliminate the need to bend low and reach deep for the desired item;
- equip the drawers with pneumatic mechanisms, closers and shock absorbers - and the process of pulling out the drawers will be much smoother and silent;
- Classify items by frequency of use and place the most “popular” ones in the first rows.
Nowadays, it is not difficult to take into account all the necessary accessories for kitchen cabinets and buy them in an online store. In the Leroy Merlin online catalog, hundreds of items of kitchen products are available, including those that are useful for most effectively filling the cabinets in your kitchen. Whatever you choose, you can order and have it delivered to your home!
Where to buy a dryer
Many may be wondering: “Where can I buy a dish dryer?” and everything is very simple. You can purchase a dish dryer at any furniture store, or if there is an IKEA store in your city, you can look through their range. Approach the issue of buying a dryer extremely carefully and carefully.
Narrow kitchen: we arrange it comfortably
A narrow kitchen is often inconvenient and unpractical, but with a smart approach you can turn it into a zoned household room, where the dining and relaxation space is separated from the food preparation area. How to arrange furniture in a narrow elongated kitchen?
Narrow kitchen layout
The most convenient layout of a kitchen set is U-shaped. Furniture, sink, stove, refrigerator occupy that corner of the kitchen where there is no window. The shape of the kitchen furniture resembles the letter “P”. At the same time, the short wall is completely occupied by the furniture complex: there are kitchen cabinets and cabinets below, and hanging shelves on top. The refrigerator is also conveniently located here.
The adjacent long walls are not completely occupied by furniture. Along them, only the lower rows of cabinets are installed, in which many drawers are provided. The top of the cabinets is covered with a tabletop. Shelves, cabinets or bookcases should not be hung on long walls. This allows you to visually expand the space and create kitchen comfort.
U-shaped furniture layout in the kitchen
This is how they set up a work area where the housewife prepares food and stores food. The opposite side of the kitchen is made into a dining and relaxation area. Here they put a kitchen table (preferably oval-shaped, without corners), hang a couple of open shelves, and put a sofa corner.
Walls, ceiling and lighting
The space between the dining area and the work area can be left empty. Only walls, baseboards and cornices. This will enhance the separation of zones and create the impression of two small rooms instead of one elongated narrow kitchen.
Kitchen with hanging chandelier and LEDs above the countertop
Open walls should become a decorative feature in the kitchen. They can be decorated with a pattern, decorative plaster, volumetric modeling under the ceiling or a large mirror in a beautiful frame (the mirror must be flat, without additional bedside tables or shelves).
The two areas are illuminated with separate lamps. Kitchen candelabra or pendant chandeliers are appropriate above the dining table. It is convenient if the height of their suspension can be adjusted.
Above the food preparation area, spotlights mounted in the ceiling, walls or under wall cabinets are appropriate.
Other characteristics
Dish stands have different purposes. Shelves for plates – triangular or trapezoidal, made of steel rods. The models are light and roomy. Cup dryers are straight shelves with restrictive sides.
Single-tier types do not take up much space and are used for one type of dishes. Multi-tiered dryers are very spacious. Suitable for different types of dishes. Two-tier stands are the most popular.
Dryers are also available in fixed and removable types. The advantages of the first type are strength and reliability. The main thing is to fix the stand well. It should be borne in mind that washing such devices is not very convenient. Removable options are comfortable to use due to mobility.
