What fittings are best to choose for the kitchen? And does expensive always mean quality?

Kitchen fittings will always be hidden from prying eyes. This is probably why many people prefer not to attach much importance to their choice and simply buy the one that is cheaper.

However, inexpensive, and even low-quality fittings will definitely make themselves felt after a couple of years. For example, when the cabinet doors stop opening normally or the facade suddenly falls straight on your head.

But how can you choose good, reliable, high-quality fittings without paying too high a price? We'll teach you in this article!

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Base cabinet supports

To install kitchen cabinets in the lower row and pillar cabinets, height-adjustable supports are used, this allows you to align the furniture strictly horizontally, regardless of the floor level. There is free space under the furniture where communications can be placed. Depending on what level the working surface should be at, supports of different heights are used, from 100 to 170 mm. Relative to the nominal height, the support can be adjusted by 10 mm plus (higher) or minus (lower). As a rule, this is enough to compensate for the curvature of the floor, if any.

Size range of supports for kitchen cabinets

The supports also serve to fix the base. The base panel is secured with quick-release latches.

The adjustable support kit includes fastening elements for various types of plinth panels

In the case where the space under the cabinets remains open, use supports with a more attractive appearance.

Chrome-plated adjustable legs without locks are suitable for kitchens without plinths

For wall-mounted dining tables, bar counters and kitchen islands that do not rest on the lower row cabinets, adjustable supports are also often used. They are distinguished by an improved design, a larger support area and a larger adjustment range, 2-4 cm in each direction.

Among the supports for table tops and bar counters, three heights are more common: 710 mm for a dining table, 820 mm for a work surface (low bar counter) 1100 mm for a high bar counter

Types and features of a good filling headset

High demands on components are made for kitchen sets in all segments: from premium to standard and economy.

Types of components:

1. Corner filling systems. These include cargo and carousel baskets. Application in Eurocorner systems (with one leaf) and cabinets with a double facade.

   
   This device began to be used in European kitchens.

2. Railing systems. Location: work area. The systems consist of a combination of pipes, bushings, holders, hooks.

   
   The components of the kitchen work area complement the design of the kitchen unit. Makes cooking easier.

3. Bar system for pipe with a diameter of 50 . A set of pipes, flanges, shelves, and holders will allow you to make your own bar counter, fruit shelf, and more.
4. Skirting board for table top. Isolates the space between the apron, countertop, bottom of the cabinet and the floor. Additionally, it has a decorative function.

   
   Kitchen plinth can be of different textures and colors

5. Kitchen plinths for decoration gaps between the floor and the cabinets, complete with plugs, seals, corners.

   
   Mandatory and necessary element

6. Side, connecting strips for traditional sets and tabletops for the bar counter.
7. Accessories : trash cans, trays for spoons and forks, table baskets, kitchen railings, etc.

High quality materials, modern design, and a variety of styles make it possible to make the kitchen a place of comfort.

Selection rules

Accessories for kitchen sets are presented in numerous types. During the selection process, it is recommended to consider some basic factors:

• high strength;
• attractiveness, matching the appearance of the headset itself;
• safety of use by adults and children;
• long service life;
• optimal cost.

It is advisable to initially focus on purchasing quality products, so their cost will not be too low. When using exclusively high-quality, convenient designs in the kitchen, efficiency and ease of use for its intended purpose are ensured.

General recommendations

From all of the above, it is clear that the lack of familiar fittings gives rise to one significant problem: the facades of the furniture quickly become dirty. To solve this problem, experts advise choosing light-colored sets and purchasing kitchen cabinets without handles in white, blue-gray or light gray with a semi-gloss texture. Satin facades with a matte, slightly rough surface are easier to clean.

The most impractical variation is gloss black. You will have to constantly take care of this model. Any fingerprint will spoil the appearance of the product. You can buy such furniture if you can pay for the services of a visiting housekeeper or an apartment cleaning assistant.

Not everyone is mentally ready to completely give up their usual pens. In such a situation, experts advise using a compromise: making the upper cabinets without fittings and equipping only the lower tier with handles. Photos of such headsets show how successful the proposed solution can be.

The top has no handles, the lower cabinets have an integrated profile instead of handles Source twgram.me

Modern kitchen furniture manufacturers like to combine and use several opening and closing systems at once. For example, they equip the upper cabinets with a “Push-open” mechanism, and the lower ones with “Gola” profiles.

Furniture ties ↑

To connect the external elements of the cabinet and stationary shelves, use a furniture euroscrew (euroscrew, confirmat, screw tie). It is good because it is quickly and easily installed, including at an angle. And it's inexpensive. The negative point is that the screw tie is not designed for repeated disassembly and assembly of furniture, which, however, for a home kitchen, as a rule, does not matter.

The confirmation tie is installed at the ends of the side walls of the cabinet

You cannot drill holes for Euroscrews with a regular drill; for this, only a special one is used, with an expanded diameter at the base, repeating the configuration of the confirmat.

To install Euro-ties, you will need a special drill and a screwdriver attachment or a hex key.

It is necessary to connect not only the cabinet elements, but also the cabinets themselves (modules, sections). Both lower and upper, combining them into a connected structure. This is done using intersection ties, which connect adjacent cabinets through holes drilled in the walls.

Intersectional coupler is a connecting screw of adjustable length; it can be used to fix elements (in our case, the side walls of modules) of different thicknesses

Legs

Pay special attention to such components as legs; they should not only serve an aesthetic function, but also be reliable, practical (after all, when choosing legs, you need to take into account the weight of the furniture) and safe. For example, if the legs are chosen for a massive cabinet based on natural wood, then you should pay attention to leg models that have increased strength, also pay attention to the configuration of the leg supports so that they do not damage the floor: they do not cut or push through the linoleum or scratch the laminate .

Choose legs for kitchen furniture without protruding parts of the body and supports; the presence of stiffening ribs and other protrusions can play a cruel joke; an accidental and light kick can lead to serious injuries to the toes. Don’t forget about the ability to adjust the height of the legs, because not every home has perfectly flat floors, and the quality of furniture assembly sometimes leaves much to be desired.

Gas elevator design

It is a structure consisting of the following components made of plastic and metal:

1. Sleeve.
2. Elevator cone.
3. External and internal cavities.
4. Lifting rod.
5. Landing, outer and inner cones.
6. Button.
7. Sealing element.
8. Gas valve.
9. Bearing.
10. Gas bypass channel.

Attaching wall cabinets to the wall ↑

The upper cabinets of a modern kitchen are hung on a common mounting rail (bar) using special devices - hangers. The rail, the length of which is equal to the length of the entire upper row of cabinets, is secured securely and strictly horizontally.

The mounting rail common to all cabinets greatly simplifies their installation.

The mounting rail has special holes for the hooks that are available on the hinges. In the upper cabinets of modern kitchens, as a rule, hanging units are already installed. If not, installing them is easy, you just need to make a small hole in the back wall. The design of the hinge allows you to adjust the pressure of the cabinet against the wall, making it possible to raise or lower it by a few millimeters.

Hinge mechanism with decorative cover removed. The top screw adjusts the height of the cabinet, the bottom screw adjusts the depth (degree of pressure against the wall)

When using rails and hinges, it is advisable that in upper cabinets the back wall is inserted into the grooves with a slight recess, rather than secured over the body at the back.

Upper cabinets where the fiberboard back wall is slightly offset inwards (to the right) will be pressed closer to the wall

Method 3. Install a special profile on the furniture body

Among the disadvantages of the third method, it is worth noting its exclusivity, the impossibility of achieving the desired effect of facades without handles by changing only the facades or installing additional mechanisms.

Everything will have to be redone. And the furniture body, embedding a special profile into it.

For upper cabinets it looks like this.

You will also have to change the height of the lower facades.

Therefore, the installation of the Gola profile to create the effect of cabinets without handles should be considered at the furniture design stage. It looks very impressive. Kitchen facades without handles with a Gola profile are convenient. But you will have to find a manufacturer who works with it.

Operating principle

The operation of closers is constructed as follows: a metal spring is attached to an iron mold filled with oil. When the door closes, it presses against the structure stop. The liquid inside moves to the back of the mold, which is held in place by seals.

It is possible to change the piston speed using a control unit, the task of which is to narrow or widen the outflow path. The higher the frequency of movement of the piston, the faster the door will close.

Even if the part is seriously damaged, the mechanism does not allow oil to leak out of the closers.

Most models help close the doors. But they produce devices that ensure smooth movement of doors in both directions.

Proper storage organization

The entire volume of kitchen cabinets must be used rationally. The smaller the size of the furniture in the kitchen, the more acute the issue of proper organization of space arises. It is important not only to fill the shelves as tightly as possible with dishes and supplies, but also to facilitate access to them. Retractable and roll-out systems that come with furniture help to cope with this.

Typically, metal baskets are used for storage, which are made of durable mesh, can withstand a lot of weight and allow you to fill the entire space with dishes or other necessary items.

The grid prevents moisture from stagnating or crumbs from accumulating; just wipe the basket with a damp cloth. The drawer system moves behind the drawer when it is opened, and the drawer system can be moved closer independently. There are designs that do not extend completely.

The mesh basket system can be installed in the cabinet upon purchase. If during operation it becomes necessary to replace some parts, this is not difficult to do. The most convenient way is to estimate how much and what kind of dishes you plan to use, and then specifically select the required number of baskets of the required height for it. The most relevant use of furniture components is in corner cabinets. It is this space that most often turns out to be less suitable for use. To ensure that not a single “corner” remains idle, many interesting solutions have been designed.

Corner furniture often uses a rotating section of several tiers. Each level can be rotated for easier access to items stored far away. Baskets are available in different sizes to provide the ability to store items of a wide variety of sizes. For example, to store bottles of household chemicals, you can choose a high or low design.

Furniture hinges ↑

Hinges on the fronts of cabinets that allow them to open to the side are the kitchen fittings that we deal with all the time. In the average family, kitchen doors open and close up to a hundred times per day. Hinges intended for kitchen furniture must have a high service life, open with minimal effort and silently. Of all the existing types of hinges for the kitchen, mortise four-hinged ones are best suited.

Four-hinge furniture hinges ↑

The vast majority of modern kitchens are equipped with four hinged furniture hinges. The presence of several hinges ensures that the hinge moves offset relative to the rotation axis. When opened, the door moves slightly forward and to the side, towards the center of the cabinet. Thanks to this, its edge does not touch the neighboring one, even if the distance between adjacent facades when closed is minimal - 3-4 mm. A flat spring in such a hinge ensures not only automatic closing of the door at a small opening angle, but also its tight clamping when closed.

Method 1. Kitchen facades without handles with opening by pressing, pros and cons

There are two series of fittings for implementing the “push-open” system - these are push-up (push-up) and tip-on (tip-on) from Blum and Hettich. In fact, there are much more mechanisms for making kitchen facades without handles, with different price categories and quality.

• The mechanism itself for pushing out the facade when pressed can be built into the loop on which the facade is hung.
• There are also options on sale where the electric drive is activated by pressing. This is a very expensive pleasure.
• But there is a more budget-friendly way. When push-up is installed separately. In this case, it is a capsule with a “pump” that pops out when pressed, which pushes out the façade.

This capsule can be overhead, screwed to the side wall from the inside.

Or mortise, hide in the end of the cabinet side.

These devices are inexpensive, around 50-100 rubles in a budget version. That is, in fact, you can make it yourself so that the doors open when pressed and get rid of handles. All you have to do is go and buy overhead push-ups and screw them into your closets.

Why you shouldn’t make kitchen facades without handles that open when pressed

There is no definite answer as to whether it is worth making kitchen facades without handles that open when pressed. It all depends on the habits of each individual person.

The disadvantages are usually the following:

Glossy facades quickly become stained.

After all, in the kitchen you have to do a lot of things with wet and not entirely clean hands. But the hands don’t get any less dirty, it’s just that the dirt on them is not so visible. Therefore, the argument is highly controversial.

You start trying to open all the doors by pressing.

We do a lot of actions in our lives “automatically”. That’s why situations arise when you don’t remember whether you turned off the lights before leaving the house or whether you locked the door. Cabinet doors also often open automatically. And some owners of kitchens with facades without handles note that they begin to “stupid” near each door, trying to press and open. But perhaps you are not one of them. If every time you think about something of your own, you don’t fumble for the handle in front of the closet, then you definitely won’t have problems with push-ups in the kitchen.

Pull-out storage systems ↑

On the lower tier it is much more convenient to store kitchen utensils in drawers than in cabinets with shelves. There is no need to bend low, quick access to the entire depth of the cabinet is provided, things are arranged systematically, and there is actually room for more of them. The only drawback of retractable systems is their higher cost compared to conventional cabinets. In budget furniture we will not see a large number of drawers, but the lower level of an elite kitchen may consist entirely of pull-out elements. The horizontal movement of such storage systems is provided by guide mechanisms.

It is much more convenient to store and use kitchen utensils in drawers than on shelves

Guides for retractable systems

There are two types of mechanisms for drawers: roller and ball:

In roller guides, the counter movement of the runners is ensured by two polymer wheels - rollers. Due to the special shape of the guides, the drawer is pressed against the cabinet in the final stage of closing - an analogue of a closer. The roller guides do not extend the drawer all the way; you have to feel the contents at the far end with your hand. The rollers do not provide ideal smoothness, but they are cheap. This is a completely acceptable solution for budget furniture.

Inexpensive roller guides can be matched to drawers of almost any depth

Ball guides are completely devoid of the disadvantages of roller guides. They are a linear telescopic bearing: steel balls are located between moving guides in two rows. The robust steel telescopic structure is very durable and can withstand significant weight. Several dozen small diameter balls ensure smooth and silent movement. Ball guides, consisting of two telescopic elements, do not extend the drawer all the way, like roller guides. But three-piece slides allow the drawer to be pulled out completely from the cabinet.

The illustration above shows full extension ball guides designed for heavy loads. Bottom - guides for medium load, partial extension

In the basic version, the ball guides do not have closers, but you can purchase options with a mechanism that ensures smooth automatic closing of the drawer.

Ball guide with closer, automatic mechanism is activated when the drawer is pushed more than three quarters of the way in

Retractable system options

The most common retractable systems are ordinary drawers (cabinets) on roller or ball guides. They can have a body made of regular laminated chipboard or a metal frame.

Full extension drawer with a metal frame, which serves as one of the elements of a special ball guide

Instead of a box with solid walls, you can use mesh baskets, but the general design does not change - the guides are installed horizontally on both sides of the retractable system.

Pull-out drying rack for large dishes, located in the lower tier of cabinets

Retractable cutting boards and mini-tables are constructed using the same principle.

Large and convenient retractable cutting board when folded takes up almost no space

Another option for the layout of retractable systems is cargo baskets (bottle holders), where mesh baskets are installed in several levels and represent a single structure with the cabinet door. If the cargo is wide enough (from 30 cm), the guides are installed, as for drawers, on both sides of the lower basket. For narrow bottle holders, ball mechanisms are placed vertically on only one side of the baskets, one above the other.

Cargo for a tall cabinet with one-sided guides

How to use lifting mechanisms

This type of fittings is traditionally installed on wall cabinets. Folding mechanisms are great for rooms with low ceilings, which saves space both in front of the cabinet and behind it. The designs are presented in two variations: gas and with a closer system.

Cabinet with vertical rise

The first option is more budget-friendly and simpler. The lifting mechanism consists of thin tubes that are located along the edges of the cabinet. Such structures vary in lifting force. The disadvantage of the budget version is its rapid failure and susceptibility to breakdowns.

Designs with a closer are more expensive. However, this is compensated by a long service life. The advantage of the model is smooth opening and closing. It is recommended to leave the installation of lifting cabinets to professionals. The difficulty of installation lies in the accuracy of observing all structural measurements.

Lockers with gas lift

Based on the opening method, these mechanisms are divided into types:

• folding;
• folding;
• when you click on the facade;
• with rotary opening;
• with vertical opening.

The models are practically the same in terms of functionality. Their features come down to design and original presentation.

How to install correctly

It is not enough to choose good fittings; the method and order of installation is no less important. The packaging with the mechanism usually contains instructions. Popular brands also post a brochure for each model on the company website. If you bought a product from a Chinese manufacturer without a name and want to assemble the mechanism yourself, but there is no documentation available, we offer a universal guide to installing a gas lift.

To attach the door closer, follow these simple rules:

1. Before installing the gas lift, draw markings according to the template on the door and cabinet body.
2. Screw the loops into the marked places.
3. The mechanism should be finally installed after the hinges have been securely fastened.
4. Insert the ends of the closer into the special holes inside the hinges until you hear a characteristic click.

A detailed explanation of the process is presented in the video. After installation, check the operation of the mechanism. If the door does not close completely, adjust the tightness of the closer fastening with the screw.

For installation of other types, read the relevant instructions.

Useful kitchen accessories

A pull-out closet with a trash can will do just fine

The following fittings will help to create coziness in the room, while maintaining a rational space:

1. rails are oblong structures designed for storing small kitchen utensils. As a rule, they are located along the wall and are located directly under the cabinets. With their help, you really save space, but still show off your kitchen utensils;
2. Dish dryers - usually located in wall cabinets, but can also be used in pull-out structures. Models are made of steel or plastic, often have a removable wire rack for dishes;
3. built-in lamps – lighting fixtures can be used both inside and outside the cabinet. They provide both design and practicality, providing better visibility inside the cabinet;
4. trash can – can also be retractable. Many models are fixed to the cabinet wall and have a closer system. Other buckets are on wheels and are pulled out manually;
5. waste sorter - used in the kitchen if there is a sink above the cabinet. Such models can also be static and retractable.

Swivel and tilt-and-slide systems

For corner cabinets, where access to the blind half is difficult, they came up with rotating mechanisms for storing utensils. “Carousels” are widely known, where mesh shelves in the form of sectors of a circle rotate around a central axis, corresponding to the configuration of the cabinet. Convenient, but not very rational, because the corners remain unused.

Rotating “carousel” - the radius shape of the shelves does not make it possible to use the corners of the cabinet

Swing-and-slide systems designed for corner furniture do not have this drawback. With this solution, there are two sections of two-level baskets: one, integrated with the door, moves along a complex trajectory, simultaneously sliding on runners and turning. The second section slides out from the blind part of the cabinet to the place of the first one that moved away, where access to it is provided.

Swivel and pull out storage system for a corner cabinet, its entire area is used

Internal and protective fittings

Internal fastening components are designed for the correct positioning of all parts of kitchen furniture. You will have to deal with them when assembling the headset yourself. There are additional fittings for fixing the boxes together and for fastening them to walls (relevant if you have small children). The guide components are designed to smoothly and conveniently pull out drawers, and the movable components are designed to open doors.

The main function of protective fittings is to prevent unwanted moisture or dirt from entering the surface. The most important detail, which no set can do without, is the countertop. It covers the base cabinets and serves to create a comfortable work space. The additional section can be installed without a cabinet, using a separate support.

Below, a row of cabinets is protected by a plinth; its use is not necessary, but it makes it possible to give the set a finished look. The plinth can be made from the same material as the main facades, or from a contrasting color.

To protect against damage, the ends and side surfaces are protected with strips that extend the service life of the headset. The slats between the wall and the sink prevent water from getting onto the floors and walls. For additional protection, the entire area between the wall and floor cabinets is covered with special waterproof panels.

Types of door closers

1. Cabinet-mounted – fixed to the furniture body. One of the most budget options.
2. Self-tapping - screwed onto self-tapping screws.
3. Loop - fastened in special loops or on Euroscrews. This installation is considered the most reliable, but it does not function in sliding structures.

If the fittings begin to creak, you need to tighten all the screws on the hinges.

The mechanism will truly and for a long time bring you comfort if it is made of high-quality material and receives proper care.

The principles of operation are:

1. Oil-based - guarantee smooth, complete closing, often used in modern kitchen sets.
2. Gas - stop sliding in the middle of closing. They are distinguished by their low price.

Lubricate the hinges periodically, clean all mechanisms from dirt with soft cloths and soap and water.

The above designs are acceptable for hinged kitchen cabinets; for roll-out ones, a system of guides with a special spring is installed. Such closers are also divided into oil and gas.

The system is designed so that even in the event of a major breakdown it will remain in place.

Closers for kitchen cabinets for the kitchen must be selected based on where they will be attached and what load they will be subjected to.

Cabinet-mounted – fixed to the furniture body. One of the most budget options.

Kitchen worktop accessories

Countertops bear the heaviest load.

Frames are used to protect the end sides from contamination and moisture.

Various components for the tabletop are made mainly of durable aluminum

They are made of aluminum and come in:

• corner;
• docking;
• lateral.

For those who want to make a tabletop with their own hands, a wide range of plastic plates is offered.

For the bar counter: parts, handles, fasteners

A high bar table in a kitchen unit can have additional accessories:

• pipe with a diameter of 50 mm (under old bronze, chrome, steel);
• flange;
• connector for bar counters;
• central shelf of different heights (chrome, old bronze);
• chrome trapezoid shelf;
• central glass shelf with railing (chrome, bronze);
• side glass shelf with railing (chrome, bronze);
• pipe fastenings
• furniture legs;
• shelf fastenings;
• towel racks;
• glasses (chrome, bronze);
• with hooks (bronze, chrome);
• with horns (chrome).

Hangers and shelves are made of wire, which gives the bar counter an airy feel.

Pull-out wicker baskets/drawers from furniture cabinets, tables

The use of metal wicker baskets in the lower base cabinets instead of the usual drawers increases their capacity by 20%. Other advantages are the acceleration of storage and removal of dishes, household items and utensils, and fruit.

Pull-out wicker baskets for the kitchen can increase the volume of stackable dishes

Roll-out baskets are integrated with the design of furniture that has any type of door: hinged or roller. The components include fastenings to the facade at angles of 45 and 90 degrees and retractable frames.

Door handles ↑

Handles are front fittings, an active design element. We will not consider in this article different types of furniture handles, because while they are noticeably different visually, they are functionally identical.

The front fittings for the kitchen are extremely diverse; the photo shows only a tiny part of the offered range

However, it is necessary to mention alternative door opening systems that do not have handles:

• Integrated kitchen handles are a groove on the top or bottom of the door that you can grab like a handle. A special aluminum or polymer profile is installed on the door, or a groove is milled directly into the facade material.

The profile selected at the top of the door replaces the handle when opening

The solution is quite convenient, you just need to leave a place for a grip above the door. Furniture without handles fits perfectly with an interior designed in the spirit of fashionable minimalism.

There must be free hand space above or below the integrated handles.

• Push opening systems, which we have already mentioned, do not require handles. For such cases, we recommend choosing furniture with a matte surface on the doors. There are no fingerprints left on it, unlike glass and gloss.

Clear fingerprints will always be visible on the glass door that opens when pressed. For such a case, it is better to choose a matte facade

What you need to know when choosing kitchen fittings

You need to know that in addition to a variety of fasteners, the fittings segment includes a variety of devices, special mechanisms and complex systems that greatly facilitate the work process. High-quality fittings are available on the market in different forms; they can be supplied ready-made or made to order from the client, in accordance with the features of the interior. There is no need to overly trust images in catalogs. Be sure to view the finished samples “live”; often their quality, color, and other parameters differ significantly from the samples provided in the photographs.

3 important factors in choosing fittings

First, set your priorities clearly. You need to put forward your own requirements for different groups of accessories: when choosing facial accessories, focus on their presentability, and evaluate fasteners and components, first of all, for quality of workmanship and functionality, rather than aesthetics.

Handles and other accessories must be presentable, and fasteners and components must be functional and reliable.

Secondly, pay attention to the materials. Kitchen fittings are most often made of metal, various types of plastic, glass or wood. The issue is especially important when choosing fasteners and components - savings are inappropriate here: the cheaper the products, the less they will serve you. So it’s better to give preference to reliable metal to protect yourself from the costs of regular repairs of fittings.

When choosing accessories, give preference to metal products

Thirdly, consider style features. The fittings should fit harmoniously into the interior of the kitchen, so choose details that will match the style direction of the space:

• for classics - gilding or bronze coating;
• for high-tech – chrome parts;
• for Art Nouveau - painted products;
• for Mediterranean styles - accessories imitated in wood or stone.

The mechanism responsible for lifting the cabinet in a vertical plane

The mechanism for lifting the façade of a mezzanine cabinet in a vertical plane is a stylish solution, and perhaps the most expensive. Indeed, the prices for such fittings can scare a client in the “budget” category, and, despite all their advantages, they will not force him to buy it, since sometimes equipping a kitchen with similar details can cost as much as a couple of cabinets from a set for a medium-sized kitchen price segment.

Folding mezzanine cabinets, the doors of which move in a vertical plane, are a real boon for short people

That is why fitting solutions were invented that ensure the cabinet is lifted not in a horizontal, as usual, but in a vertical plane. Of course, in this position it will be much easier for you to reach the door, pull it towards you and close it without any problems.

The cost of this equipment is high and not everyone can afford it.

Comparison of the presented accessories

Speaking about the fittings presented in our article, it must be said that gas lifts are especially popular today. It is no coincidence that we paid the most attention to them in this article.

Gas lift

The fact is that these products, in comparison with the other parts considered, have several advantages that are not characteristic of other representatives of this category, namely:

• closers can be built into them;
• their price remains affordable, and everyone can afford such accessories;
• the service life of these products is very long;
• Gas lifts are very convenient to operate; they glide smoothly and operate quietly when installed correctly:
• The product is quite easy to install yourself, and also dismantle it yourself, if necessary.

Gas lift is a leader in sales.
Spring, bar and “click-clack” brackets are characterized by low cost and reliability , however, they are inconvenient to use and most often unpleasant due to noise, the need for effort, etc.

Mechanisms with closers, folding ones with remote control, as well as fittings that allow facades to open in a vertical plane - work well, look nice and also last for many years. However, their cost is quite high.

Prices for kitchen fittings ↑

The cost of furniture fittings directly depends on its type and quality. For example, a standard domestic or Chinese-made furniture hinge costs only $0.25, $0.5 per cabinet. More or less decent roller guides for a drawer - from $1.25 per set, ball guides - from $4 per set. The presence of door closers and other amenities will significantly increase the price. A simple lift mechanism for a swing lift starts at $30, and for folding doors starts at $70. You need to understand that cheap products are designed for lightweight doors, they are unlikely to work perfectly and will not last very long. Those wishing to purchase reliable, high-quality fittings from well-known manufacturers should be prepared to pay several times more.

We talked only about the main types of modern fittings for kitchen furniture. Much remains behind the scenes; interesting new items will definitely appear in the near future. For most readers, the available information is enough to start designing a kitchen and selecting equipment. Having decided in general terms on your wishes, it makes sense to contact a furniture manufacturer or a salon with specific questions, where a professional designer will help make your dreams come true.

Features of fittings for elevator types of furniture

Lift fittings for kitchen cabinets are based on the smooth lifting of the door using light pressure. This mechanism differs as follows.

• Does not require additional accessories such as handles.
• Smoothly opens and closes the door independently.
• Fixed when raising and lowering.

Installation of gas lift system

These systems are installed using leaf springs. You just need to screw the system elements to the frame and door of the kitchen furniture.

These systems are installed using leaf springs

Important! During installation, care must be taken to ensure that the gas lift system is not subject to depressurization, since it contains gas under high pressure.