Features of kitchen cabinets for dishes, the nuances of selection
Any housewife wants to have an ideal kitchen, to feel comfortable and cozy on it, where each thing is located in its place, and the shelves are not cluttered with dishes and kitchen utensils in a chaotic manner. When choosing a kitchen cabinet for dishes, stick to the middle ground: there should not be too much furniture so as not to clutter up the space. At the same time, all cabinets should be as functional as possible, since some of them perfectly handle the storage of kitchen utensils, others - with the placement of large or small household appliances, and in the third they have conservation and food supplies. In addition, if you select a cupboard for an existing kitchen set, it should go well with the overall design of the kitchen.
Features
The practical need for any kitchen cabinets is quite large. Since it is important to use the entire space rationally in the kitchen, it is not recommended to clutter it with extra items. Utensils in kitchens can be stored in various ways:
- on open shelves, which is not very practical, since dust settles on objects;
- placing on shelves - rationally, but again not practical;
- clean in the kitchen chest - the plus is that the items are in closed drawers, however, for everyday use it is inconvenient;
- to distribute for storage in a kitchen cabinet - ideal, all objects at hand, reliably protected by doors or closing facades from pollution.
The benefits are as follows:
- dishes remain clean;
- does not interfere with work in the kitchen;
- all accessories have their place, the perfect order in the kitchen is maintained.
The kitchen cupboard has a number of its features for its rational distribution and convenient storage:
- a cabinet (usually floor) with blank doors;
- with transparent glass doors;
- having a drawer for cutlery;
- with mechanical brackets that allow you to lift the door up or parallel to the cabinet;
- with a facade that can be folded into a book.
Kinds
The assortment of cupboards on the market is huge. There are five main types of cabinets where you can conveniently store any kitchen utensils, including utensils:
- hanging - does not clutter up the space, the best option for a kitchen of small sizes and families, where they are used to doing with a minimum amount of dishes;
- corner cabinet - compact and deep, able to fit into any room, significantly saves space;
- buffet - perfect for a kitchen decorated in retro style, vintage or artificially aged thanks to special technologies, functional, since there is an upper compartment with a glass facade, a lower one with blind doors and an open shelf for decor items;
- showcase - the cabinet is fully equipped with glass facades and is open for viewing from top to bottom, so there is no place for pots and pans in such a cabinet, the owners use it as an element for decorating the kitchen, putting collection vases, sets, souvenirs on shelves;
- sideboard - in modern design solutions it is not much like a relic of the Soviet past, such a two-level cabinet with glass sections on top and a lot of drawers below is designed to store dishes, cutlery and serving items, we can say that sideboards gain a new life.
Filling
The next most important moment when buying cupboards is their competent filling. The question of what devices to pay attention to when choosing that all items stored and used in the kitchen, find their place, and not be scattered randomly on surfaces and shelves, is relevant for every housewife. In order to conveniently place dishes, essentials, jars with bulk products, vases with sweets and decor items behind the doors and facades of the headsets, furniture manufacturers offer a lot of ergonomic options:
- an open shelf is convenient because you do not need to hold the door when opening and everything you need is at hand, suitable for storing jars with seasonings, regularly used dishes, cutlery (soup ladles, skimmers), decor items; the disadvantage is that such shelves are not spacious enough, require perfect order and careful care due to constantly accumulating dust;
- a dryer for dishes - a must for a kitchen, usually located in a closed compartment of the cabinet, thanks to it, kitchen utensils dry quickly;
- specially designed for storage of small dishes roll-out metal structures were created;
- retractable nets and baskets - significantly save space in the room, facilitating access to products, dishes and other accessories, helping to manage the space in the kitchen correctly;
- bottle-holder - a narrow, long sliding module in height of floor cabinets with metal devices for storing bottles;
- shelf carousel - effectively uses the space of corner headsets, allows you to place even large objects, pots, pans;
- the drawer system is a very convenient element of modern kitchen furniture, especially in the interior of a corner cabinet, when several shelves smoothly “step out” when steps open; such a “magic corner” is simply an invaluable device in its practicality;
- railing systems - can be located inside cabinets or outside along the kitchen wall under hinged modules; all kinds of shelves on hooks, cups, ladles, tacks, skimmers, containers with spices are conveniently attached to them;
- design for storing plastic lids - mounted on the cabinet door, due to which lids from food containers can be compactly stored separately from containers;
- to diversify the interior will help a vintage wooden box, where it is easy to place cutting boards.
In addition, there are many devices for storing cutlery, plastic or wooden trays, magnetic knife holders are placed in the kitchen cabinet.
Drawers can be divided into many sections where it is convenient to place kitchen utensils. Under the countertop, the very place is a retractable cutting board, below it is worth placing removable trays containers.
Shape and size
The parameters of cupboards for dishes should correspond to the size of the kitchen, their shape is diverse, it is both easy and difficult to choose a piece of furniture according to your preferences. A large kitchen makes it possible to purchase a solid kitchen set, where cupboards for dishes have a significant place, there is a place to put a beautiful showcase, and distribute all the dishes in the house. Owners of small-sized kitchens, before opting for a particular item, should think about options for compact furniture placement.
The standard sizes of cupboards depend on their location.So, by attaching a hinged cabinet to a free wall, you will significantly save space, while wisely choosing the content for the cabinet, you can place most of the dishes there. Standard sizes range from 30 to 90 cm in height, depth reaches 30 cm (half the countertop). Dimensions not always offered are suitable for a kitchen room, in which case you will have to make custom-made furniture according to the required sizes.
A few practical tips:
- the greater the depth of the wall cabinet, the stronger and more reliable the fastenings must be, otherwise you risk being injured if the cabinet does not hold on the wall. Optimum width and height - 30-35 cm;
- a high module is not practical, since there will be difficulties using the dishes that are stored on the upper shelves, it will be difficult to get it. It is more convenient to place the dishes equally in the upper and lower small cabinets;
- if you plan to install a drying rack for dishes in a wall cabinet, then its depth should correspond to the diameter of the largest plate;
- It is best to use cabinets of different heights in the kitchen: with open shelves for decor items, with glass under the dishes, with blank doors where you can put larger utensils and hide them from prying eyes.
The greater the depth of the wall cabinets, the more the kitchen needs additional lighting, as the modules darken the work surface. It is worth taking care of installing spotlights on the bottom of the cabinet.
Floor cabinets are designed to store dishes, mainly drawers are mounted in them, where cutlery is located, as well as for built-in household appliances. Their shape and dimensions correspond to other modules of kitchen furniture.
A corner cupboard is a great solution for a small kitchen, it takes up little space (the most unused part of the room is a corner), and it saves space. There are open and closed, direct and semicircular. A rotating metal structure will fit perfectly into such cabinets; accordingly, access to objects stored there will be facilitated.
As for buffets, sideboards and display cases - here the flight of your imagination and creativity of designers is not limited, the kitchen area is the only obstacle, it is difficult to place such furniture in a small room. Although shop windows and sideboards of small sizes can look quite harmonious even in a modest kitchen.
Care Rules
Since the kitchen room is constantly exposed to moisture, fumes during cooking, it is worth choosing furniture of high-quality materials, it is equally important to treat it carefully, observing the rules of care, cut food not on the surface, and use special filler, do not slam with hinged panels, do not push it sharply crates regularly cleaned with detergents, among other things:
- furniture should be protected from direct sunlight;
- do not use aggressive detergents when washing cabinets;
- it is better to wipe plastic panels with a damp cloth, wooden - dry;
- for a deeper cleaning of wooden surfaces, use a cloth dampened with water with diluted degreasing agent; after cleaning, be sure to wipe dry;
- wash stainless steel parts with soap and water, then wipe with a dry cloth;
- clean glass facades with a special tool;
- the weight in the wall cabinets needs to be distributed evenly, also do not overload the shelves and drawers (there is a risk of rapid wear of the drawers);
- avoid shock, mechanical damage, exposure to water and steam;
- it is better not to place cupboards above the hob;
- To maintain an aesthetic appearance on wooden (particleboard, MDF) surfaces, it is worth using a polish, preferably with the addition of wax;
- Make sure that moisture and condensation do not accumulate on surfaces.
To make your cupboards perfectly fit into the interior of the kitchen, use some recommendations:
- select the modules in accordance with the design of the room (according to the color scheme, style), furniture made in a modern style is very laconic in form, classic, retro, Provence involves the purchase of more elaborate and large headset items;
- a small or dimly lit room requires light shades;
- all furniture in the kitchen is subject to temperature differences, excessive moisture, so the materials used for its manufacture must be of high quality, heat and moisture resistant;
- accessories, fasteners must be reliable and designed for a long service life;
- if you equip the drawers with closers and shock absorbers, they will advance silently;
- glass for display cases and cabinets - at least 4 mm thick, durable and tempered, interior lighting will effectively emphasize the beauty of the dishes placed there;
- the dimensions of kitchen cabinets for utensils must correspond to the size of the room, before buying (making to order) a module, decide which dishes you will store there and in what quantity;
- be sure to use additional lighting - it is convenient, beautiful, aesthetically pleasing;
- shelves and drawers should be stable, if your kitchen has uneven floors, it is worth considering the possibility of buying furniture with adjustable legs;
- the glass facades of the cabinets look stylish with a sandblasted pattern.
Each type of kitchen cabinet for dishes is convenient and functional, it is necessary to select it according to the technical specifications, sizes, style of each individual room and its design as a whole. All pieces of furniture should be harmoniously combined with each other, have practical value and create a comfortable atmosphere in the kitchen.
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