By installing the oven above the usual level, the cooking process becomes much more comfortable. In our article you will see different options for oven cabinets and find out what sizes experts recommend for creating a module.
Two high modules are designed for mounting equipment. One cabinet is filled with a refrigerator and a storage shelf, the second has a built-in oven at countertop level and spacious shelves that cover the fronts.
Pencil case with oven in a corner kitchen with glossy facades
What it is
A pencil case is a rather unique piece of cabinet furniture, in which the height is much greater than the width. Overall, this product has modest dimensions. It will fit perfectly into the living room or hallway, and can also be placed in a children's room, bathroom and even in the kitchen.
Today, narrow cabinets have become very popular. Distinguished by their large height, they have door leaves of different types. The pencil case acts as an independent piece of furniture or in combination with other interior items
It is important here that the color of the product is combined with the prevailing palette in order to maintain harmony and comfort in the home
Decor options
You can transform your pencil case in several ways:
- Decorative tableware. Collectible sets, cups, saucers, glasses;
- Painted items. Decorative trays, cutting boards, carved wood salt and pepper shakers, samovar;
- Decorations. Figurines, containers with multi-colored salt, vases, candles;
- Themed decor. Seasonal decoration of shelves, for example, in the summer they are decorated with meadow flowers, in the fall - with clusters of rowan berries.
A pencil case that plays a decorative role
Design option for half-open pencil cases
Practical purpose: how corner-type kitchen cabinets can be used
Floor-standing bathroom cabinet
The functionality of modular-type corner structures depends on the internal equipment of the furniture. Getting kitchen utensils from the fixed shelves of corner single-door cabinets is not very convenient. In order to optimize the process of storing household utensils, modern furniture manufacturers offer a large number of design solutions.
Types of storage systems
Today's storage systems allow you to store on the shelves of narrow corner cases a wide variety of kitchen accessories of different sizes - large pots, pans, containers with food and spices, cutlery and more. Popular storage systems used in corner modules include:
- turning carousels,
- lever mechanisms,
- smartcorners.
Rotating carousels consist of several semicircular shelves mounted on a stationary vertical stand. The design is equipped with rotary mechanisms that ensure rotation of the shelves around an axis. The largest rotation angle is 2700. The storage parts have an angular cutout to ensure that the cabinet doors are closed. To prevent objects from falling from the shelves while the carousel rotates, the system involves a fencing rim made of a thin metal rod.
The hinged mechanism allows rotation and synchronous extension of two sections. To activate the mechanism you only need to pull the top shelf. Shelves are made in the shape of a figure eight, they can be made of iron or plastic. Any of the shelves can hold a load of up to twenty kilograms. A single linkage system is called a twincorner. A complex device - a slide corner, consists of two hinges that allow each shelf to rotate and extend separately.
The working principle of a smartcorner or, as they say, a “magic corner” is based on the use of retractable systems. One or two mesh iron shelves are attached to the inside of the doors of the corner module; in the middle of the pencil case there are a couple more drawers that slide out. The shelves are connected in such a way that when the doors are opened, the storage systems are pulled out gradually one after another according to the principle of tram cars. Mesh baskets located on the facade doors can support up to seven kilograms of weight, parts placed in the middle of the pencil case - up to 20 kg.
Kitchen corner cases for built-in appliances
A large corner cabinet is often used to store household appliances for the kitchen. A dishwashing machine, a microwave oven, an oven, a coffee machine, a freezer, and an oven for baking baked goods can be built into the pencil case.
One corner module can simultaneously accommodate several kitchen gadgets, for example, an oven and a microwave oven. Built-in appliances are installed in a pencil case at a height of 40 to 80 cm from the floor.
Electrical appliances for home use generate additional heat during operation. To ensure the removal of hot air, the horizontal parts of the column case should not touch the walls very tightly; the clearance is about 5 cm. The column section for installing built-in appliances does not have a back wall.
The place of the pencil case in interior design
Floor cabinet for sink
Most furniture sets are equipped with vertical pencil cases. At the same time, their design matches the design and decoration of other items included in the furniture set. In this case, the main question is solved - how to furnish the premises harmoniously and efficiently with a minimum of time, for a small amount. Typically, pencil cases are located at the edge of the headset. With the height of the cabinet from floor to ceiling, any housewife will be able to place most of the kitchen utensils in the floor structure, differentiating them according to the degree of frequency of use.
Everyday products can be placed in the middle part, the lower compartment is used for storing food, and at the top you can hide something that the housewife uses from time to time - for example, a food processor. If there is a glazed compartment, then it can be used as a display case, placing the most attractive dishes on its shelves.
No less popular are products that have an open section in the middle part, where it is convenient to store everyday utensils that are used to set the table every day.
Rules for placing the oven and hob
For ease of use of cabinets for built-in appliances, I recommend following simple requirements for their installation and location.
Working triangle rule
Back in the 20s, German scientists calculated the ideal distance between the main working areas, allowing the housewife to save as much time and effort as possible on cooking. Most modern designers still take these parameters into account when designing zones.
The vertices of the triangle are taken as a basis: the washing area, the cooking area (hob and oven) and the storage area (refrigerator). The area of the working triangle should not exceed 5–7 square meters. m, the distance between the “peaks” is no more than 3–4 m.
But that is not all. There are other important points.
Is it possible to place a separate stove and oven in different cabinets?
Modern kitchen sets allow you to place hobs separately from ovens. The Soviet-era standard has not been popular for a long time (a stove placed near a gas pipe).
Placing the stove and oven separately
If the housewife wishes, placing the stove and oven separately will make cooking more convenient, comfortable and compact.
Expert opinion
Alexander Didenko
Furniture assembler at Mabaks
When choosing a module, keep in mind that its size should be several centimeters (from 2 cm) larger than the built-in equipment itself, for free air circulation inside the box.
Combination with microwave and washing machine
The microwave oven should not be located near the cooking surface to avoid heating it up. But the microwave can be installed on the top shelf in the pencil case above the oven. This is a convenient and rational solution.
Systems for opening the fronts of corner cabinets for the kitchen
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When selecting a corner-type modular design for a kitchen room, the main thing is to pay great attention to the door opening system. The opening mechanism of a single-door cabinet can be swinging, sliding or compartment
The tradition of the genre is double doors; the demand for the system can be explained by its design simplicity and, as a rule, low price. The door leaf is suspended from the cabinet body using furniture hinges. Modern swinging mechanisms can be supplemented with improved fittings - closers, ensuring easy movement of door leaves.
Retractable systems are much more expensive than swinging mechanisms, this is due to the use of additional fittings - ball bearing guides, pneumatic dampers, closers.
The working principle of compartment mechanisms is based on the use of guide components. Such a system, unlike a double-leaf door, does not require additional space to open the leaves. In radius cabinets, the lower and upper guides repeat the curvilinear configuration of the facade.
One cabinet, different possibilities
Pencil cabinet with drawers
The time when pencil cabinets for the kitchen were used only for storing dishes and rarely used small items has become a thing of the past. Today, a pencil case is a multifunctional piece of furniture that can become both a design accent and a way to “hide” large household appliances.
- Oven. Who said that the oven should be located directly under the hob or be in plain sight? Very often, kitchen owners use a pencil case specifically to install an oven in it. It will be possible to install the oven at any level depending on the height of the housewife, and it will be convenient to observe the cooking process;
- Fridge. Another option for using a pencil case is to integrate such a large piece of household appliance into it. Of course, for a standard two-compartment refrigerator you will need a large kitchen cabinet. But the advantage of using a cabinet is obvious - the refrigerator is hidden behind beautiful doors and does not discord with the overall design of the room. You can also build a small refrigerator into the pencil case if the kitchen is small or a separate freezer;
- Appliances. Not every kitchen will accommodate a refrigerator cabinet, but you can use a cabinet for a bread machine, microwave or coffee maker in almost any space. In addition, you can place all the items in one pencil case at once - there will be a coffee maker on one shelf, and a microwave oven on the other. This way you will save space on the countertop and wall cabinets;
- Kitchen trifles. Perhaps not a single piece of furniture can accommodate such a large number of items on its territory. In the pencil case you can conveniently place canned food, cereals, and jars of spices. If you choose a model with drawers, all the utensils will fit perfectly here - from frying pans to the dinnerware that you take out for special occasions.
Such furniture will harmoniously complement the interior, and you will not need to think about arranging bright accents. You can also order a cabinet for a kitchen decorated in country, Provence or modern style - just look for doors with artistic painting, made of wood-like material or chrome-plated steel.
Corner cabinet
In small kitchens, corner units are often used, which allow you to place utensils and save space. In this case, a corner cabinet will become a multifunctional place to store things.
Corner cabinet project
This model will have minimal dimensions, but will have a large internal volume. It is best to choose a cabinet with rotating inserts and rotating lattice shelves, which will allow you to easily and quickly reach any item.
Pencil case dimensions
Approximate dimensions of the cabinet (HxWxD): 2040x600x550 mm.
The area of the room and design features make adjustments to the overall dimensions of the cabinet.
Dimensions for installation. Gorenje ovens are purchased complete with similar installation instructions. The graphic example shows the Gorenje B2000P2 model.
Scheme of installing an oven into a pencil case
Features and Benefits
Regardless of any design of your kitchen, a pencil case will always look stylish and profitable there. This is what is called the classic version. Every housewife will appreciate the practicality and functionality of a convenient closet. The main advantages of this furniture:
- Functionality. This cabinet will allow you to place a wide variety of kitchen items. You can put pots, frying pans there, store plates, cups, etc. A variety of spices, as well as your kitchen appliances, will fit perfectly there.
- Optimal organization of space. Buyers will be pleasantly surprised by the ergonomics of the model. Thanks to this furniture, you can organize your kitchen space as cozily, easily and comfortably as possible.
- This model will take up little space. Thanks to its optimal elongated shape, you can place the product in a specific place in your kitchen. This model is optimal for storing dishes and various kitchen utensils.
- Possibility to make a custom cabinet. You can create the necessary parameters yourself. The pencil case can have standard sizes, and also fit your preferences and your kitchen. Please note that a custom order will have a higher price. However, in this way you can increase the functionality of your room and make your stay in the kitchen more comfortable and relaxed.
- Versatility. The pencil case will fit well into any of your interiors. It will decorate any kitchen and increase its functionality. Thus, you will purchase a stylish model that will become indispensable in the kitchen.
- Small dimensions. The wardrobe has small dimensions. It will look beneficial even in a small kitchen. You can use such furniture when planning a non-standard room.
- Affordable price. This furniture can be purchased at an affordable price. Such a wardrobe will not cause losses to your family budget.
Filling and storage systems for kitchen cabinets and speakers
The filling of a pencil case is usually not complicated, but is quite functional. Therefore, such furniture is an excellent storage system for almost any not very large items - dishes, non-perishable foods, textiles and decorative items.
You can use column cabinets to store household chemicals. It is only necessary to take into account that in this case food products should not be placed in them.
The kitchen storage system usually includes:
- shelves - for kitchen utensils and other items;
- drawers - for storing various small items;
- nets and baskets - ideal for products (sugar, teas, coffee, cereals);
- dividers - allow you to organize the storage of cutlery, seasonings and other small items;
- bottle holders - used for drinks, wine, vegetable oil, spices in containers.
Typically, the contents of the cabinet cabinet are selected according to its purpose and must meet the needs of the chief cook in the house.
How to make it yourself
A person always has a desire to create, and even if there is a wide selection of furniture, there will be those who want to do everything themselves. For them, we can recommend the following.
- It is not difficult to make a pencil case if you have a little skill in working with manufacturing tools, meticulousness in work and the ability to read drawings.
- It all starts with choosing what kind of pencil case you want to make, for appliances, with shelves for dishes, with drawers for food, or something else. Its design, dimensions, materials used for shelves, and the presence of doors will depend on this.
- The next step is to make a drawing taking into account the dimensions that your cabinet needs to fit into. They will depend on the available space, where you put it and the size of the existing furniture. If you do not have special drawing skills, you can use special programs where you will receive not only a detailed drawing, but also a specification of the necessary fittings.
- Based on the finished drawing, you can choose which materials and for which parts it is rational to use. You can make a cabinet from different materials; as an option, you can consider a design made of a metal frame covered with plasterboard. Traditionally, fiberboard, MDF or wood is used for the body, plywood for the shelves and back wall. You will need fastening strips, shelf holders, and fastening materials. If the cabinet is supposed to have doors, then the doors themselves and brackets for hanging them. It is advisable to take into account that for the strength of the structure, one of the shelves is attached rigidly; it is better to choose the material for it the same as for the bottom and lid. The height of other shelves may vary and their strength will depend on the purpose of the shelf.
- After the number and dimensions of cabinet parts have been determined, we calculate the need for material. You can purchase it in specialized stores, where they can also make all the parts to your size, saving you from painstaking work and additional waste.
- Prepare all the necessary tools, the main ones of which are a screwdriver, a drill with a set of drills, a sharp knife, a hammer, a level, a tape measure, a square, and a pencil.
- According to the program’s calculations or your own, collect all fastening materials and accessories.
- It is more convenient to assemble on the floor, so you need to have enough free space. It is better to number the assembly parts, which will ensure more convenient work. After the main part of the frame has been assembled, you need to place the cabinet vertically and make sure it is stable.
- For additional strength in fastening parts, in addition to screws and nails, you can also use glue.
- When the structure is completely assembled, you can begin the creative stage of façade design. There are many options here: painting, varnishing, filming, using wood veneer, plastic. If the style of your kitchen allows it, you can also use decorative details in the form of overlays or stucco molding.
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Here we consider the simplest version of a pencil case with several shelves. Additional details such as drawers or specialized shelves will require greater skills, a careful approach to design development, and more tools. But if you want, all this is possible.
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What material are they made from?
The most common materials for making furniture are:
- Tree. The most expensive and high-quality material, characterized by high technical properties. Wooden furniture needs regular maintenance. The material should not dry out or become heavily saturated with moisture, since this changes the wood fibers and reduces strength;
- MDF. The quality is almost as good as wood, but costs less. With regular care, such a cabinet will last a long time. It contains carbide resins, which make furniture resistant to moisture and minor mechanical defects. The material is quite dense, which allows it to be used as a supporting base for drawers or doors;
- Chipboard. Its properties are no different from MDF, but it is very inexpensive. The disadvantage of chipboard is the presence of formaldehyde resins, which emit toxic fumes at elevated temperatures. The safest models are class E-1 or E-0. If the top layer is damaged and liquid enters, the material swells and deforms. Fasteners built into chipboard models are not resistant to heavy loads. When overweight or sudden movements they often break out;
- Plastic. Not exactly a material for kitchen furniture, since it does not have a long service life. But it is not exposed to moisture and is easy to clean. It is mainly used in the manufacture of decorative elements and internal parts;
- Metal. Most often used in individual projects. Typically, side panels for built-in equipment and fittings are made of metal.
To give the product greater strength, the surface is painted, sanded, and laminated. There should be no scratches or chips on the fittings. For some styles, fittings with surfaces are specially aged.
Pencil case with frosted glass doors
Types of corner kitchen cabinets
Today, the kitchen furniture market offers a large selection of narrow pencil cases. Based on the shape of the body, the following options for tall cabinets are distinguished:
- trapezoidal;
- docking;
- free-standing corner modules
Trapezoidal kitchen cabinets
The modular design in a trapezoidal shape fits perfectly with other pieces of furniture; cabinets of different shapes can be attached to the side parts of the trapezoidal pencil case.
The main positive quality of the model is the relief space inside. At the same time, the pentagonal design takes up more space, and the cabinet-column looks quite bulky. Professionals do not recommend choosing a trapezoidal corner pencil case for a small kitchen.
Docking models of kitchen cabinets
The docking cases are a corner module of a quadrangular shape. Part of the facade of a single-door cabinet consists of two parts, one of which is blank. The component parts of the kitchen set are adjacent to the blank panel at an angle of 900.
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Corner-type docking cases have a simple system; the cost of the modules is much lower compared to trapezoidal models. However, the rectangular design is not without its drawbacks, since it is difficult to get to the space hidden behind a blank panel. It is possible to increase the practicality of a rectangular corner pencil case through the use of today's storage systems.
Stationary type pencil cases
A free-standing corner cabinet is considered an independent element of kitchen furniture. The main difference between a separate cabinet-column and built-in trapezoidal and rectangular models is the conical shape of the product. The pencil case goes around the corner of the room and takes up a very small amount of space. Very often, the design of a free-standing corner module consists of a configuration of open and closed compartments.
Types of facades - materials, shapes and decor
For the production of cabinet cabinet facades, the following types of materials are used:
- solid wood;
- MDF and chipboard;
- glass;
- aluminum profile.
The front part of a narrow kitchen cabinet can differ not only in the type of material, but also in configuration. The following forms of door leaves are distinguished:
- straight;
- radius.
Straight doors are used in the designs of trapezoidal corner cabinets. A curved facade can be concave or convex. Freestanding column designs use radius façades with an outer radius.
Paints and varnishes are used to decorate the solid wood façade of the pencil case. Facades made of MDF and chipboard are covered with thermal film or plastic.
The outer side of the facade can be decorated with a pattern. A corner kitchen with a pencil case with glass doors decorated with stained glass paintings or laser engravings looks impressive.
Kitchen cabinet design photo
Varieties
Today, when furnishing a kitchen, a resident of a city apartment or country house can find numerous options for both sets, complete with pencil cases, and separate cabinets.
The whole variety of these products is quite difficult to classify according to any one criterion, however, when choosing a specific model, the greatest attention is paid to the following products:
- straight or angular:
- structures with doors or with an open body - rack type;
- display-type models;
- narrow speakers that can be installed in the center of the room.
pencil case-display case blind pencil case open type pencil case straight pencil case
From all the variety, it is sometimes quite difficult to choose a specific copy, and here the owner of the apartment herself determines what she prefers:
- decorativeness;
- functionality;
- capacity;
- saving space.
Floor-standing straight pencil case of classic design
Corner - has recently become increasingly popular. Its advantage is that it fills the free, usually unused corner space of the kitchen. Some housewives are critical of the small doors of corner models, which require free space to open. Models with sliding, semicircular doors are completely free from this drawback.
Tableware models are most common both as part of sets and as single samples. Their difference from other copies is the presence of a large number of shelves and several drawers. Shelves are used for arranging dinnerware and storing food and various kitchen utensils, and drawers usually store cutlery sets of spoons, forks and knives.
The design of pottery specimens usually consists of several sections. For example, a three-section cabinet has glass doors in the middle part, and the lower and upper sections are equipped with wooden doors.
Speakers for built-in kitchen appliances are an indispensable attribute of any modern kitchen. At the same time, the design of this category of furniture is quite diverse. For coffee machines and food processors, pencil cases with niches are mainly used, from which household appliances can be easily removed. In addition, furniture for built-in household appliances is produced - mainly microwaves, refrigerators and ovens.
Alternatives to Wall Drawers
It seems like there are only problems with these topless kitchens. Let's figure out how you can replace wall cabinets without compromising the design.
By the way, we are in:
Kitchen with open shelves
Wall shelves instead of cabinets are a replacement that only solves problems with lighting. As storage for the kitchen, it’s a questionable thing.
Yes, condiments can be hung on the rails (there are even special shelves with a crossbar for condiments below). Distribute cereals, pasta and other bulk items into glass jars and also store in plain sight.
But just a note: this is already an element of design and decor.
Not everyone wants to arrange beautiful identical jars with perfect intervals. Otherwise it’s a mess. Therefore, they often first make open wall shelves, and then go to the forums and ask what to put on them or how to close them. If you are not a perfectionist, but want order, they will be empty or with trinkets like artificial grass.
You can display glasses, mugs and other glass and bottles there. But storing plates in a stack is extremely inconvenient. You can’t put them together wet, and then getting them out is so-so.
That’s why in many photos of kitchens without hanging drawers, the open shelves are half empty. As a design element - yes, storage system - no.
I do not recommend making shelves from plasterboard or glass. Wooden or imitation (MDF) are good and will fit into any style from modern to loft and Provence. Read about a white kitchen with a wooden countertop.
Corner without wall cabinets
Most often people think about eliminating drawers on only one wall of a corner kitchen. And there is a good reason for this - the angle between the two upper cabinets is difficult to make properly.
2 compromise options - a blank strip or a corner shelf between the cabinets. All beveled corners are an eyesore.
But our choice is to leave the wall empty on one side. This is a normal situation. And you already know how to choose which one:
Cabinets are needed above the hob and sink. Another wall is not critical.
Built-in top
I brought this entire article to this point.
A counterintuitive, original idea that will seem crazy at first because... this is the exact opposite of eliminating hanging drawers. But the perception of kitchen design gives the same.
We make upper cabinets up to the ceiling.
But how is this possible, what does this have to do with it? Visually it will make the kitchen set just as monolithic and minimalistic. I also hate boxes hung on the wall. They look bulky and out of date.
But a built-in top, especially in a neutral color like white and when it matches the rest of the trim, feels like a wall rather than furniture.
This solution has no downsides at all - you get both perfect appearance and practicality. For many photos similar to the example below, see the article about a kitchen in the neoclassical style.
You can see a bunch of such built-in minimalist designs in the article about a high-tech kitchen.
The photographs show kitchens without wall-mounted upper cabinets in private houses with very high ceilings, often in attics. There is simply no way to take advantage of this option.
By the way, maybe this is why you like them (photos). But this will not make the ceiling higher. For a real typical apartment, building a kitchen up to the ceiling is the ideal solution.
What determines the style of a kitchen cabinet?
The overall style of such a piece of furniture depends on the doors. Let's figure out what they can be now.
If your kitchen is small, then you should not choose a cabinet with hinged doors. Sometimes this is a big problem, for example, when someone forgets to close them, you can hit your head.
Today it is quite fashionable to use cabinets without doors at all, which will allow the attribute to fit into the current styles of kitchen interiors.
Glass doors will visually add free space in the kitchen. And if you put beautiful dishes on a shelf in the closet through transparent doors, it will add beauty to the room.
