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The kitchen is the room in which home owners spend the most time. There they cook food, arrange family gatherings and receive guests. The kitchen personifies the warmth of the hearth. Therefore, high demands are placed on its interior - on the one hand, it must be cozy and comfortable, and on the other, as practical as possible.
This can be achieved by using modern furniture that combines excellent design and high functionality. Kitchen cabinets also meet these requirements.
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
Tips for choosing
Choosing an electric oven with dimensions for the box
When you decide to buy a built-in oven, you need to pay considerable attention to the cabinet in which it will be located. You can purchase it together with an oven, however, they are often sold without a box included. In this case, you will need to select it yourself. What to look for when purchasing?
First of all, you need to know the exact measurements of the oven. The height and depth of the box should be 15-20mm larger for normal air circulation. In this case, the difference should not be greater, otherwise difficulties will arise during mounting and installation.
Installation and connection of an electric oven
Take care of electrical wiring in advance. Where the oven is installed, a wire outlet must be provided in advance, because this type of design does not have a plug, but requires a direct connection to the electrical network.
When choosing a box, make sure there are strips that strengthen the horizon.
White kitchen with a ready-made box for built-in white appliances
It is also worth paying attention to the cabinet design and colors so that it fits harmoniously into the existing kitchen decor.
Kitchen with built-in appliances that are ideal in color and size
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.
What to pay attention to
In order for a kitchen set with a pencil case to be convenient and functional, when choosing it, you need to take into account a number of features.
Types of corner cabinet bases
The base of such a cabinet can be open or closed. In the first case, as the photo of pencil cases for the kitchen shows, the product rests on legs, and in the second there is a base.
Furniture legs are divided into 2 main types:
- stationary;
- adjustable.
The height of the support can be 100-170 mm. Adjustable legs make it possible to change the nominal height within 10 mm. Depending on the material of manufacture, supporting parts are divided into metal and plastic.
Adjustable feet ensure stable positioning of the modular structure. Thanks to the ability to change the height of the legs, it is possible to compensate for uneven floors. Depending on the configuration, conical, square and cylindrical supports are distinguished. Their level is adjusted using a screw mechanism.
The plinth is a bar that is placed at the bottom of the headset. Parts of such a system also include fixing clips, end caps and seals. The base is made of natural wood, metal, MDF, laminated chipboard or plastic.
A corner kitchen set with a pencil case is characterized by a finished appearance. Thanks to the presence of the bottom strip, it is possible to provide protection against dust penetration under the lower part of the cabinets. At the same time, the closed base makes it possible to hide wires or water hoses.
Types of structures
There are 2 types of pencil cases:
- open - do not have doors and resemble a rack with shelves;
- closed - supplemented with doors.
Combined products are also very popular. In this case, part of the cabinet is open, and the remaining shelves are located behind closed doors.
The following types of pencil cases are distinguished according to their shape:
- Straight - are ordinary rectangular cabinets. They are placed anywhere - along the walls or near the window.
- Corner - they are specially designed for placement in the corners of the room. The advantage of such products is the ability to fill an area that is usually not used.
Corner pencil case fits perfectly into the interior
Materials for production
When purchasing and ordering furniture, you should pay special attention to the materials from which it is made. Pencil cases must be made of quality materials. Resistance to moisture and mechanical stress is of no small importance.
Most often, pencil cases are made from the following materials:
- Natural wood is considered the most expensive and reliable material. It is characterized by high quality. However, the product requires constant care.
- MDF is practically not inferior in quality to natural wood. At the same time, the material is considered cheaper and is easy to use. With the right approach, such a piece of furniture will serve for quite a long time. It looks great on front surfaces.
- Chipboard is practically no different from MDF. This material is also considered very budget-friendly.
- Plastic is not the best material for the kitchen because it is not durable. It is usually used for the manufacture of economy class products.
- Metal – used to decorate furniture in a specific style.
A cabinet made of natural wood looks impressive
Facades are often subjected to additional finishing - painted, polished, laminated. This helps give the product greater strength.
Modern designers are increasingly decorating pencil cases with glass doors. They look beautiful and original. Typically this design is used for the upper parts of the cabinet where the dishes are located. To create a bold and unusual interior, you can use multi-colored glass.
All kinds of slats or handles are used as additional elements. To achieve a retro style, artificial aging is performed. It consists in the use of a special facade processing technology.
Types of storage systems
Despite many advantages, corner pencil cases also have a significant disadvantage. It can be quite difficult to reach all the shelves with your hands. To optimize this process, many storage systems have been invented. The most popular are considered:
- carousels;
- smartcorners;
- hinged shelves.
Carousels involve a combination of semicircular shelves that are fixed on a vertical stand. The installation is complemented with rotating mechanisms. Thanks to this, the shelves rotate around an axis. The sections include an angular cutout that helps the doors close tightly.
The hinged device makes it possible to rotate and synchronize two sections simultaneously. To do this, you need to pull 1 shelf.
Smartcorner includes retractable modules. At the same time, on the inside of the doors there is a mesh metal shelf, in which there is a certain number of drawers. The shelves are fixed so that the storage areas open gradually.
The pencil case can have different storage systems
Availability of boxes
Storage systems usually include the following elements:
- shelves – designed for storing dishes, utensils and other products;
- drawers - suitable for storing small items;
- baskets and nets are an excellent option for products such as cereals, sugar, tea, coffee;
- dividers - make it possible to organize the storage of spices, cutlery and other small items;
- bottle holders – used for wine, spices, vegetable oil.
Chassis Configurations
Today, furniture manufacturers produce a large number of pencil cases. They can be used for different purposes. The main models that are often used in the kitchen include products for built-in appliances, corner cabinets, and cabinets with open shelves.
A free-standing floor-standing kitchen cupboard for utensils is distinguished by:
- excellent functionality, excellent ergonomic characteristics;
- large capacity;
- possibility of use in rooms with unusual geometry;
- rational use of free space.
A free-standing cupboard looks impressive
In order for the vertical pencil case to fit well with other kitchen furniture, it should be placed at the level of hanging cabinets. The depth of the product is of no small importance. It should be combined in this parameter with the rest of the elements of the room.
Corner products fit perfectly into small spaces. They have excellent functionality and look very original. The advantages of such products include:
- the ability to smooth out uneven corners in the room;
- good capacity compared to standard models;
- possibility of saving kitchen space;
- high functionality due to the presence of withdrawable mechanisms.
Such products are installed where appropriate. Otherwise, you can disrupt the overall style of the room.
Models with open shelves are suitable for storing beautiful dishes. Sections without doors can be at the top or in the center. The bottom is usually made with hinged or drawers.
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.
Storage systems for pencil cases
The most popular storage systems are:
- Carousels are a combination of semicircular shelves fixed on a vertical support. The system is equipped with rotating mechanisms that allow it to rotate around its axis. The doors close tightly thanks to the corner cutout. To prevent anything from falling from the shelves during the torsion process, a special thin metal side is provided;
- Hinged shelves - allow you to rotate and synchronize several sections at the same time. To make the mechanism work, you need to pull one shelf. Shelves can be metal or plastic in the shape of a figure eight. One shelf can support weight up to 15 kg;
- Smartcorners are a retractable device. The inside of the doors is equipped with a mesh metal shelf with pull-out drawers. The mesh shelves support weight up to 8 kg, and the internal ones support up to 25 kg. The shelves are fixed in such a way that they move out gradually, like carriages on a train;
- Shelves – used for storing dishes, kitchen accessories or other small items;
- Drawers provide easy access to items, saving kitchen space. Typically, retractable structures are installed in small-sized kitchens, since vegetables, fruits, small household appliances, and other accessories can be stored in one drawer at the same time;
- Baskets or nets - used for storing bulk goods - grain, sugar, tea, coffee;
- Dividers - help to conveniently store seasonings, kitchen appliances, food;
- Bottle holders - stands for wine bottles, gravy boats or vegetable oil.
Systems for opening the fronts of corner cabinets for the kitchen
Kitchen floor cabinet for dishes. It's comfortable, fashionable and beautiful
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.
Cabinet-case – ergonomic furniture for the kitchen
The advantages of the pencil case are obvious: compact, roomy, functional.
This cabinet can be used:
- for storing dishes;
- for placing household appliances (microwaves, bread makers, multicookers);
- for storing decorative jars with cereals, sugar, spices;
- to create coziness: a pencil case can be not only practical, but also elegant; it can easily find a place for cute trinkets, thanks to which the kitchen will become more beautiful and cozy.
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.
Photos of kitchen sets with pencil case
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A highly functional and stylish kitchen cabinet will make the interior more organic and modern, and will also help to rationally use the space of the room. A huge selection of models will allow you to choose a design that best suits the needs of the home owners.
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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Cabinet installation steps
Installing an oven involves several required steps.
- The equipment must be tested for functionality. It is necessary to check the functionality of the equipment
- Communications are checked: gas pipes or electrical lines. Electrical wiring must be grounded. It is recommended to connect electric ovens through a separate machine (for models with a power of more than 3.5 kW, this is a prerequisite). The socket should not be located behind the oven. It must be freely accessible. The electrical cable must not come into contact with the oven. If a gas hob is installed, it is necessary to provide a distance of at least 0.6 m from the electrical outlet to the gas supply hoses and pipes.
- The oven cabinet is assembled in accordance with the diagram issued by the furniture manufacturer. It is important to respect the geometry of the structure, for which you cannot do without a level. Otherwise, uneven heating during operation of the equipment is possible, which leads to its premature failure. Those who want to assemble the module with their own hands can easily do this by purchasing the material and taking into account the necessary clearances when calculating the structure. Next you need to assemble the oven cabinet
- The cabinet is mounted in the area intended for its installation (if a rear wall is installed, holes should be provided in it for a hose or wiring).
- The equipment is fixed in the cabinet (with leveling using adjustable legs). Fasteners are usually supplied with the purchased oven. Installation diagram example
- The device is connected. Connection of gas-powered equipment is carried out only by specialists from specialized companies.
- A test run of the oven is carried out for about half an hour (in maximum heating mode). An unpleasant odor, which usually appears at first, should not be alarming. At the end, a test run of the oven is performed
Additional financial investments associated with the installation of built-in appliances, careful calculations when ordering furniture and more complex installation of appliances will quickly pay off in the comfort of use and attractiveness of the kitchen environment.
Video - How to calculate a kitchen module for an oven
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.
In the next article we will talk about the topic - corner closet in the hallway photo. Let's try to describe this topic in more detail.
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.
Kitchen cabinet facades - materials and decor
The facade of the pencil case is its front part, which is responsible for the external attractiveness of the structure. In the case of an open cabinet, the facade is represented by side walls.
For the production of facades they use:
- Chipboard is the most inexpensive material. It is best that it has a varnish coating - this way the furniture will not only look more noble, but will also last longer;
- MDF is a reliable option that combines affordable cost, attractive appearance and durability. It can also be coated with varnish, paint or veneer;
- natural wood is a very expensive material that allows you to create a luxurious interior.
Veneer-coated facades must be used very carefully - they are afraid of mechanical damage and all scratches will be visible on them.
To decorate the front panels of cabinets, inserts from:
- glass It can be transparent - then the contents of the pencil case will be visible, or it can be placed on top of the main material. Glass with patterns and mosaics are popular for the kitchen;
- metal Inserts made of aluminum or steel look very elegant and strict;
- plastic. This is a bright material that allows you to realize almost any design idea.
Wooden facades are decorated with decorative carvings. Panels with photo printing are also relevant - thanks to modern technologies, any image can be applied to furniture.
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
blank pencil case open 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.
What are the benefits of built-in designs in the kitchen?
When choosing a principle for arranging a room, you need to carefully weigh all the pros and cons of different options for furniture and equipment, as well as their layout. This also applies to choosing the type of oven. The quality of the oven does not depend on whether it is built-in or a free-standing unit; both types have the right to exist.
Gas oven
However, integrating an oven into a set has undoubted positive features.
- There is an opportunity to save usable space.
- The appearance of a set with built-in appliances is incomparable with a setting consisting of separate modules; such kitchens look modern, elegant and aesthetically pleasing.
- For housewives, a work triangle area is competently organized, ensuring the convenience of the cooking process and subsequent cleaning.
- Creating a single work surface that has no gaps helps get rid of excess dirt and makes cleaning easier.
- The oven and hob can be fixed at different, easy-to-use levels.
- In built-in modules, it becomes possible to combine the installation of equipment, a variety of equipment, with various storage systems.
Built-in oven
The use of built-in structures also has some disadvantages, which for some seem quite serious.
- An important point is that the cost of sets of such furniture is much higher than traditional versions of sets.
- The installation and dismantling of equipment built into furniture modules is quite labor-intensive. Therefore, if you want to rearrange or replace a failed device, problems may arise.
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.