Without a doubt, the kitchen is the main place in the house where the whole family gathers. And it is quite natural that every housewife strives to make the kitchen not only beautiful, but also functional and compact. Today, interior designers offer kitchens for every color, taste and budget. And if it is not possible to buy expensive kitchen furniture, then you can find alternative options, which can be a custom-made kitchen or a modular kitchen.
A modular kitchen is a great replacement for an expensive built-in headset. The modular kitchen is practical, functional and most importantly, it can be "assembled" by yourself, creating your own original and unique design. Modular furniture must be aesthetic and meet all technological parameters for its operation. Modern modular furniture is very diverse and each set is made in a certain style. Modular furniture includes tables, chairs, shelves and cabinets. Many include shelving or built-in appliances such as a refrigerator, microwave or dishwasher. You can also choose the facade of the kitchen and doors. So in a spacious kitchen, you can make folding doors, and in a narrow kitchen, sliding doors would be appropriate. Also in modular furniture you can pick up the necessary accessories: additional drawers or pull-out baskets. If the kitchen is a little tired and you want to change the interior, then just move the individual elements and install them as you wish.
A modular kitchen is suitable for, here the most important thing is to think over and correctly arrange all its components. If the kitchen is large and spacious, then one side can be furnished with a work table with drawers, cutlery cases, and wall cabinets with shelves for dishes. In addition, built-in appliances can be placed on the working side of the kitchen, so everything you need will be nearby. On the contrary, from the work area it is best to place either ottomans, hang racks with dishes or services on the wall. If the kitchen area allows, then you can diversify the interior with a bar counter with high chairs, where you can spend time with friends.
What should be considered when choosing a modular kitchen?
Firstly, it is worth deciding in advance what kind of kitchen is needed. This includes an idea of the color, size of the kitchen and takes into account the features in the interior. Secondly, before making a choice, compare prices in different stores. And only after that it is necessary to choose the appropriate option. Thirdly, you should pay attention to cabinets for built-in equipment. Such cabinets are very practical in the kitchen, because they contain everything you need to prepare a delicious dinner. And if earlier stores offered to build in only an oven, today you can already accommodate both a microwave and a washing machine. Fourthly, a modular kitchen requires the correct compilation of the entire suite. So it is best to order a modular kitchen when the picture of the entire interior of the kitchen is clearly formed.
The main advantage of modular kitchens is that in most cases they are considered as a budget option. Today, a modular kitchen can be purchased for a small amount. The main thing here is to decide how much you expect. As for the materials from which modular kitchens are made, these are chipboard or MDF. Since this material is quite durable, the kitchen is quite tolerant of scratches and cracks. Especially modular kitchens are appreciated in those apartments in which families with children or animals live.
If a modular kitchen turns out to be too expensive and does not take into account the layout of an apartment or house, then a custom-made kitchen will be a suitable option. You can buy a ready-made kitchen, but the result may not be what you expect. More and more people are opting for bespoke kitchens. After all, they are made to order, have a special exclusivity and individuality. In addition, they take into account all the features of the premises and the special preferences of customers. Custom made kitchens have their advantages. The first of these is that you can choose the size of the kitchen yourself. In this case, very often the sizes will be non-standard. Another plus of the custom-made kitchen is that it fits perfectly into the room along the length. And this means that there will be no gaps and empty space between kitchen cabinets. In addition, it is not always possible to find the necessary color and texture of kitchen panels in stores. In addition, the technology by which the kitchen is made is quite simple. There is no need to run around the shops and look for who of them is engaged in custom-made kitchens. You just need to find a store on the Internet. But even here it is worth being vigilant and comparing prices in different sources. Having chosen a store, designers will quickly respond to a future order, come to your home and think over the entire project. They will carefully consider all the details, take into account all the wishes and do everything possible to make the client satisfied and the kitchen to please him for many years.
What should you pay attention to when choosing a custom-made kitchen?
First, the kitchen must be made of high quality materials. The body and facade are made of laminated chipboard, MDF, plastic, metal or natural wood. There are also options where several materials are successfully combined, for example, wood and glass. Close attention should be paid to the countertop, since this work surface bears the main load and it is she who is more susceptible to scratches. Therefore, it is better to order a countertop from a durable material. Secondly, fittings for the kitchen, namely hinges, sliding system and much more, above all, must be of high quality. After all, it depends on the life of the kitchen. In addition, all accessories should look harmonious. Thirdly, carefully and in advance think over the number of drawers and additional cabinets. Observe the sequence of arrangement of furniture and equipment in the kitchen. Ideal option: stove, work surface, sink and refrigerator. The distance from the sink to the stove is at least 60 cm. In addition, when installing the stove, prepare a place for the hood.
The main difference between modular kitchens and custom-made kitchens is that there are much fewer color solutions for modular sets. For modular kitchens, countertops and wall panels are made of moisture-resistant Russian plastic, its thickness is 28 mm. While for the kitchen under the order on the countertops plastic 38 mm thick. The facades of modular kitchens are made of Korean plastic, the average service life of which reaches up to 15 years. Also, unlike custom-made kitchens, modular kitchens are difficult to buy in installments.
Choosing a kitchen is a rather complicated and long process. Not always what you want can be purchased in the store. And modular kitchens or custom-made kitchens are a great way to solve the problem. Here all the features of the interior and the wishes of the client will be taken into account.
The kitchen is a place where a person spends time not only for cooking and eating, but also just for spiritual conversations with friends and acquaintances. To make it as pleasant and comfortable as possible, it is desirable that the kitchen set is beautiful, original and comfortable. After all, when everything is at hand, and cabinets, countertops and aprons are pleasing to the eye, then being in such a kitchen is a pleasure. Another thing is that it is not always possible to choose furniture from the standard range that meets all requirements. And therefore, an excellent solution in such a situation is modular kitchen furniture. With its help, you can optimally design the space of a room, even a small one, even a large one, taking into account individual needs.
A modular kitchen is a set assembled from separate modules: cabinets, shelves, countertops, frames for built-in appliances, and other additional elements. They can be combined as you like, arranged in a different order, swapped over time, easy to replace when something breaks. The advantages of the modules are also that in the store you can buy only the most necessary of them, which will always be actively involved in the kitchen.
Advantages of modular kitchens
Modular kitchen furniture has a number of advantages:
- Ideal for a small kitchen. Even if the kitchen room is 5-6 square meters, individual modules can be placed in it and arranged in a certain way;
- Easy to assemble and disassemble. It is not difficult to assemble the cabinets on your own and change some of their elements that will be damaged during operation. Mounting them on the wall is also not difficult: just draw a straight line on the wall, drill holes at a certain distance, install dowels, screw in self-tapping screws, hang modules on them and not spend money on the services of craftsmen;
- Universal. Tired of any module? It can be easily dismantled and installed in its place by another, diversifying the interior. At the same time, the old one does not need to be thrown away - it is enough to install it in another room or disassemble it, take it to the dacha and mount it there. Another option is to swap modules;
- Functional. You can independently choose the type and number of modules, their depth and height, choose the mechanisms for opening and closing doors, combine cabinets as you like and install them anywhere - even under the ceiling.
Disadvantages of modular kitchens
Modular furniture for the kitchen, despite its many advantages, has a number of disadvantages, these are:
- fragility. For the most part, modules are made from cheap materials that need to be looked after in a special way. If water gets on the edges of the cabinet walls, they can swell and have to be changed;
- The presence of foreign odors. Quite often, modular furniture made of MDF, chipboard, chipboard does not smell the best, and this smell does not disappear for a long time and is poorly removed with the help of special means. It arises as a result of the use of chemical impurities in the manufacture of furniture.
Types of modular kitchens
Kitchen modules can be arranged in any order, so it is easy to create any kind of headset based on them. The most popular are the following modular kitchens:
- Single row
Single-row kitchens are modules installed along the wall in one row. They are ideal for installation in small kitchens, as they allow you to conveniently decorate the space where the dining table will be located, as well as place the refrigerator in the room. As a rule, the length of single-row modular kitchens does not exceed three meters, so that the hostess is as comfortable as possible during the cooking process. - Kitchens in two rows
Two-row modular kitchen sets are suitable for spacious rooms. Modules can be located both along parallel walls, and near one wall and in the center of the room. Often, the set is mounted so that cabinets for a sink, a built-in stove are installed along one wall and at the same time there is a working space, and on the opposite side they install modules for dishes, for food, as well as for pots, spoons, forks, frying pans. This approach to space zoning greatly facilitates the process of cooking, and also allows two or three housewives to comfortably sit in the same kitchen at the same time. - Kitchen corner
Corner kitchens come in two types - U-shaped and L-shaped - and are more suitable for spacious kitchens. But often the owners of a small kitchen space dare to install a corner set, and such a decision is justified. Corner modules are good because they can accommodate a lot of household appliances and kitchen utensils. And in such kitchens they often make a bar counter or use one of the countertops as a dining table.
Materials from which the modules are made
Most often, modular kitchen furniture is made from:
- MDF (fine wood fraction). MDF boards are the basis, which is covered with acrylic, plastic, liquid plastic, veneer or enamel on top. Kitchens made of this material are presented in a wide range of colors, MDF can even imitate metal, not to mention natural wood;
- LDSP (laminated chipboard). This material is cheaper than MDF, but also of lower quality, but it is more popular due to its availability. The protective laminated film gives the chipboard a fresh look, improves the strength characteristics of the material, and prevents the ingress of harmful substances contained in the chipboard into the surrounding space. Disadvantages of laminated chipboard - a short service life (over time, the fasteners begin to loosen, the facades are deformed), the usual appearance, poor moisture resistance;
- Chipboard (chipboard). The cheapest material, but at the same time less quality. It is made from sawdust and shavings and is also impregnated with formaldehyde resins. This is a big drawback of this material, and it has very few advantages, so it is better not to consider chipboard kitchens;
- Furniture with solid wood inserts. Modular kitchens with solid wood inserts are a great alternative to kitchens made from expensive materials. The array is used to frame the frame of the facade, or the facade is completely made from it. The cost of such kitchens is slightly higher, but their appearance is much more attractive.
This is important: when buying furniture made of chipboard, chipboard or MDF, ask the seller what emission class they have, it is better if it is class E1. In this case, the formaldehyde content in the material is minimal - 10 milligrams per 100 grams of the plate.
Style design of modular kitchens
Modular kitchens, like built-in sets, can be made in any style solution, from classic to minimalism. Therefore, by purchasing them at a lower cost, you get at the same time full-fledged furniture that will please the eye. So, the main style directions in which modules are produced are:
Classic
This style has always remained popular and has not lost its uniqueness over the years. Classic modular kitchens look great in an interior made in the same style. They are characterized by straight symmetrical lines, the presence of arches, rectangular recesses, glass in the doors, and gratings. The most popular material used for the production of classic style modules is MDF covered with PVC film, veneer or solid wood.
Modern
Modern is the style that is most common today. Kitchens in this style are characterized by: curved shapes, smooth lines, a variety of design solutions, functionality, the absence of sharp corners, asymmetry. Modern style modules are made of MDF, plastic, glass, metal; acrylic, lacquer, enamel, PVC film are used in the design of the facade.
Minimalism
This style is chosen by people who do not like unnecessary clutter in the interior of the kitchen, but prefer only the most necessary things and at the same time the most functional. Features of minimalist kitchens - a lot of free space, a minimal set of utensils, clear forms of facades, the presence of white, black and brown colors, the absence of ornament or decor. Modular kitchens in this style are made from chipboard, acrylic, plastic, plastic in an aluminum profile.
The kitchen in each apartment is one of the important rooms, because here not only the hostess prepares food, but also discusses daily problems over a cup of tea, family lunches and dinners on the day off, heart-to-heart conversations with friends. That is why the design of the kitchen should be approached thoroughly. Properly selected interior will provide coziness and comfort.
Not everyone was lucky enough to live in apartments with a large kitchen - for some reason, architects often allocate very little space for this room. It seems to many that it is simply unrealistic to create coziness and a certain style on a few meters, but any experienced designer will categorically disagree with this. Kitchen modules will help to cope with the problem.
Modular kitchen - what is it
Very often, when choosing a kitchen set, the owners of apartments sharply raise the question of saving space. This applies not only to rooms with a small area, even in a spacious kitchen it is important for the hostess to have everything you need at hand during the cooking process. Nowadays, this is no longer a problem, as modular kitchens have appeared.
They are not a single whole, but consist of separate modules that can already be installed in a convenient way and combined with each other.
Advice. If you rearrange the modules, you can change the interior without changing the kitchen set.
By assembling a modular kitchen element by element, you can solve the problem with the furnishings of this room for a long time. The area is spent rationally; if there is a desire or need, then any module can be rearranged or removed completely without prejudice to the entire interior.
Pros and cons of modular headsets
Modular systems in the kitchen, like any other furniture, have their advantages and disadvantages. The advantages include:
- The ability to rationally and economically spend the kitchen area.
- The modules are multifunctional and quite roomy.
- By changing the arrangement of modules, you can change the interior of the room.
- You can choose modules even for a room with a non-standard layout.
- Manufacturers offer a huge selection of all kinds of design solutions, so you can choose both kitchen modules for a small kitchen and for a spacious one.
- It is much easier to transport individual modules.
- Installation will not be difficult, any man can easily cope with this without the involvement of masters.
But there are some drawbacks to be noted:
- Since the kitchen set is not a single unit, but consists of separate modules, when installed between them, cracks may appear, given that floors and walls in apartments are not always perfectly even.
- Since it is possible to combine modules of not only different sizes, but also colors, then in the absence of experience in compiling such compositions, you can overdo it, and the interior will turn out to be not entirely attractive.
It is better to consult with an interior designer to make the kitchen cozy and comfortable.
Choice of modular headsets
Modular kitchens are not uncommon these days; that such accommodation is convenient, understandable to everyone, but you also need to approach the choice with knowledge of the issue. To do this, pay attention to the following recommendations:
- First of all, you need to choose the style of the room.
Advice. In a small kitchen, style should be much simpler than in a large one.
- The sizes of kitchen modules are often standard, but you can make an individual order according to your measurements.
- If the kitchen space cannot boast of a large area, then it is better to choose light-colored modular kitchens, then the space will visually become larger.
- Do not overload the kitchen with a large number of cabinets and cabinets, this will create a feeling of disorder.
- If you give preference to cabinets with mirror or glass surfaces, then the room will no longer seem so small.
- First you need to make all measurements and calculations, determine where each piece of furniture will stand in order to know exactly how many modules you need.
Advice. For the eating area, it is better to choose not a kitchen corner, but a table and chairs. The first one can be moved after the meal, and the chairs can be put under the table, but the corner cannot be modified.
Modular kitchen style
The simpler the shape of the modules is chosen, the more design opportunities appear to create a unique interior.. If we consider an inexpensive version of a modular kitchen set, then you should take a closer look at the following styles:
- Modern. This style is characterized by clear lines, smooth transitions and looks quite impressive. As for the choice of colors, it is almost limitless.
Modern style will always be popular - clear lines and a huge selection of colors
- Recently, high-tech is gaining popularity. Such kitchens look modern, they are dominated by glass, metal surfaces, which are distinguished by their practicality and ease of maintenance.
No time to spend hours cleaning up the kitchen? Then a high-tech kitchen is just that. what you need.
- The classic style will always be popular. Simplicity and elegance provide coziness and maximum comfort.
- Provence modular kitchens are decorated in French style and are distinguished by the presence of a warm woody shade with a darker facade.
How to arrange a modular kitchen set
In the kitchen, all furniture should be located so that the hostess is comfortable while creating her culinary masterpieces. You can consider several options for the location of modules that will make the space rational and convenient:
- All modules are in one line. This layout can be used for both small areas and large ones. Most often, a weighty argument in favor of acquiring just such an option is the lower price.
- The standard dimensions of kitchen modules also allow them to be arranged in two rows.. Often this option is chosen if food is only being prepared in the kitchen, and there is a living room for its reception. Using this option, you can save a little on finishing, as wall cabinets and tables cover almost all walls.
Note. This arrangement of furniture visually makes the room longer, besides, the space between the rows of the headset is reduced, so there is no way to put something else.
- Modular corner kitchens are designed for rational filling of the corners of the room. The modules are located along two walls, so half the space remains free. The corner kitchen module is especially convenient to use in a square kitchen.
- Owners of spacious kitchens may well place a set in the shape of the letter P. This arrangement allows you to divide the space into zones by integrating the necessary kitchen appliances.
- You can arrange a modular set in the form of an island, when cabinets are installed along with cabinets along the walls, and in the center of the room there is a working area. There is a definite plus in this arrangement: rounded corners prevent injury when moving around such a kitchen.
What are modular kitchens made of?
Whether it will be built-in headsets or not, several materials are chosen for their production:
- MDF. This material is considered environmentally friendly, it is made from compressed sawdust, which is covered on top, for example, with acrylic or PVC film.
- Plastic is also used to make. It is very suitable for headsets in a minimalist style. The choice of colors is limitless.
- Chipboard. Such a headset should be bought only after checking the quality certificate, because in the manufacture of some plates harmful raw materials are used. But among the advantages can be noted low cost, a large selection of design solutions.
Modular kitchens allow you to change the situation at your discretion at any time. You can completely transform the interior if you simply rearrange the modules, remove or add. In this case, you do not have to spend the family budget.
This is a set of various lockers of standard sizes. The most common body material for modular furniture - This is a chipboard, lined with veneer or laminate. are of great variety. There are plenty to choose from, given the overall style of the planned interior.
Who and why produces modular furniture
production modular furniture mainly large furniture factories are engaged, which do not have time for an individual approach to each of their clients.
Modular programs differ in the number of elements included in them. Those that include a larger number of items (over 60) and, accordingly, make it possible to create more options for compositions are made from more expensive materials. There are more democratic modular systems, combining about 30 items, and intermediate varieties (30-60 components). The more components, the more individual the interior will be, close to custom-made furniture.
Why modular furniture is cheaper
The lack of an individual approach in any case makes the products significantly cheaper . Judge for yourself:
- A measurer does not come to your home, who takes measurements of your kitchen, taking into account all its features, such as:
- location of gas pipes,
- water pipes, as well as other communications,
- window sill size
- wall curvature,
- floor level,
- the presence of a ventilation shaft,
- other boxes.
- Under the received measurements, an individually-unique scheme is not made for the project of your kitchen.
- At a furniture factory, when sawing chipboard, your dimensions are not set.
- Materials, most often not expensive:. The hardware leaves much to be desired. A non-professional will still not understand how such a low price was achieved.
- If you assemble the furniture yourself, it will be even cheaper.
The process is as impersonal as possible. The manufacturer does NOT spend extra money and time on an individual approach. You do some of the work yourself, deciding which lockers, what size you need and where you put them. Did you play as a constructor as a child? It's the same here. Many people like to feel like designers, equipping a living space at their discretion.
To make this process as easy as possible, many large manufacturers make programs available on their websites in which you can pre-arrange furniture and see how the room will look after purchase. The lockers open, the color of the facades changes at your discretion or matches the color of the wallpaper, even the falling sunlight from the window can be marked. The filling of cabinets can also be selected at your own discretion. I do not like? There is an opportunity to radically change everything. Have fun arranging household appliances, flowers in vases, computers and hanging mirrors. Feel like a designer. And in the end, when you reach the optimal, in your opinion, option, the program will also give you the final price, taking into account discounts, promotions and delivery. Do you agree? Order! So, without getting up from the table, you can change the situation. Neither you nor the manufacturer wastes extra time and effort. Convenient, isn't it?
Pros of modular furniture
So the pros modular furniture :
- In any city you will find several representative offices of companies involved in the production modular furniture . If there is something to choose from, it's always good. Most often, these are Stolplit, Shatura, Dyadkovo, Ikea, and many others. Factories of such manufacturers are located in many large areas.
- An unlimited number of ways to rearrange the modules will allow you to create more and more unique compositions;
- When moving to a large apartment, the already purchased modular system can be easily supplemented with other elements;
- Designers closely follow fashion trends, which are immediately implemented, so your interior will be relevant in any case;
- If you are not satisfied with the overall space of the room, then with the help of modular furniture it is easy to change, and it will not be necessary to demolish some walls and build new ones.
- very handy if you have small children. After all, whatever one may say, the kids are growing, and at the same time, the situation in the children's room should also change. With the help of modular furniture, you can easily modernize the interior by purchasing new elements that will complement each other. This way, you don't have to throw anything away.
- Ease of assembly.
- And, of course, cheapness.
Cons of modular furniture
To equip the kitchen, it is not at all necessary to look for a ready-made kit or order it according to an individual project. It is possible to equip everything faster and cheaper: assemble it yourself from ready-made modules. In fact, kitchen furniture consists of a set of cabinets. There are not so many varieties of them - a couple of dozen. They differ in materials and finishes, and the dimensions and materials of the "base" are the same. Based on this, someone came up with the idea to make a set of cabinets in the same style and color, but different models and sizes. Due to the fact that the details are standard, the cost of such a kitchen is slightly less than the finished one and much lower than "to order". The idea gained popularity, and this furniture began to be called "modular kitchens". The factory pre-produces a number of modules, and you collect the ones you need. Though for a small-sized kitchen, at least for a spacious one. There are modular kitchens of economy class, there are middle ones. The only thing you won't see is the exclusive.
What materials are made from
Modular economy class kitchens are a great way to quickly and inexpensively furnish a kitchen. But “cheap” is a relative term. The price tag may be different. Some collections really cost a little, others seem to be similar, but have a much higher price. It's all about the materials that are used in fittings. It also significantly affects the cost.
What are the hulls made of?
Economy class kitchen furniture is made of (LDSP). It has one advantage: low price. But this material does not respond well to high humidity. After a few years near the sink, stove, oven, microwave, it begins to swell and flake off. To slow down the process, all problem areas can be smeared with a neutral silicone sealant (not acrylic). It is obligatory to seal the countertop in those places where you will cut holes for the sink and the installation of a faucet, the outlet of the filter faucet for purified drinking water. Your kitchen will not be ideal for long, but such processing will extend this period of time.
Modular kitchens of average cost are made with MDF facades. Please note that in this case the body of the cabinets is also made of chipboard and only the facades are made of MDF. So, too, one should not flatter oneself about the durability of such furniture. There may be another problem: inexpensive MDF facades are finished with a thin material, very similar to paper. At joints in places of intensive use (frequently opened doors), this material begins to peel off. It's also not a very bright prospect. But, if you can choose, MDF is still better. It does not swell from moisture and does not warp, due to the elasticity of the material, the facades can have more decorative forms.
What are facades?
Facades of cabinets can be finished with different materials:
In general, these are all types of facades that are equipped with modular kitchens. Some are used in budget sets, some in medium prices. The only material from which modules are not made is wood. It's almost always custom made.
Types of cabinets in modular kitchens
Modular kitchens are distinguished by a large variety of cabinets of different sizes and types, but decorated in the same style and color. From them, as from a designer, you can assemble kitchens that differ in appearance and size. This is convenient, because at minimal cost it allows you to choose furniture that meets your needs, fits in size to your kitchen, no matter what size they are.
By installation type
First of all, kitchen cabinets are divided according to the type of installation. There are wall (suspended) and floor. These are traditional modules that everyone has long been accustomed to. When compiling your headset, it is better to immediately look for a pair - floor and hinged of the same width, since only with the same width they look normal.
Most of these options are ordinary floor and wall cabinets.
Please note that some modular kitchens have a line of floor cabinets without countertops. This allows you to assemble the cabinets, fasten them one to the other, and only after that cover them with a common worktop without seams. Agree, it is much more convenient and practical - there are no cracks in which dirt clogs.
Situations where there are only floor cabinets are rare. Basically - under the window or if household appliances are fixed on the wall - a microwave oven or something similar. Situations in which only hanging cabinets are needed are more frequent. This is usually above the stove, if above it does not require connection to the ventilation system. In this case, long hinged cabinets are needed. They have a smaller than usual height and a greater width. The height is “reached” by the hood, and the width is needed large, since the standard width of the stove and hood is about 80 cm.
Cabinet-pencil case and cabinets for the island kitchen - new types in modular kitchens
There are also cabinets, pencil cases and free-standing cabinets. They belong to more modern types of furniture. The cabinet-pencil case is installed on the floor, but it is so high that it ends at the same level as the mounted wall cabinets. Due to the large number of shelves and drawers, it has a large capacity, it can stand next to the refrigerator or on the opposite corner, balancing the composition.
Freestanding cabinets are needed in modular kitchens for island-type suites. They are joined to each other, covered with a common countertop. Can be a work or dining table. Often the island table serves as a separator of two zones at.
By type
Modular economy class kitchens are made up of elements of different designs. Linear sets are made up of ordinary cabinets. They come with drawers and doors. Drawers can be different in height: wide and narrow. In one cabinet, one above the other, there can be two, three or four drawers. The old combination - a box on top and a door at the bottom - is not very common today, but you can find it if you wish.
For kitchens in the form of the letters L, T and P, corner elements are required. They are of two types: trapezoidal and L-shaped. Trapezoidal have great depth in the corner, but to use this space, retractable structures are needed, otherwise, in order to get into the corner, you will have to almost completely "dive" inside. but retractable designs are not cheap. If the budget is limited, this area can be used to store overall items that are not used very often.
Corner L-shaped pedestals are distinguished by an unusual folding door. Access to the farthest corners is easier here, since the depth is less. There are two types of such cabinets:
Extreme kitchen cabinets are called end cabinets. They are open type - with shelves, or closed - with doors. Modules with shelves do not look as “heavy”, but you can’t put anything functional on them. They are rather decorative. If there is enough space in the kitchen, you can take end open wall cabinets and put decorative elements on them.
End cabinets are desirable - they have a rounded shape and there will be less bruising
If the kitchen is small and you need to gain space, it is advisable to put cabinets with doors and use them for their intended purpose. Another plus of this solution is that you have to clean less. All horizontal surfaces in the kitchen have to be wiped often, and in the open version there are a lot of them.
Types of door opening
On hanging cabinets, the doors can be hinged or lifting - on elevators. Lifting ones are safer - you won’t hit your head on an open door. But the mechanism costs a lot, so cabinets with lifting doors are more expensive. So you will rarely meet economy-class modular kitchens with such doors - their cost is above average.
In floor-mounted kitchen cabinets, doors can be ordinary - hinged, or sliding, which move to the side when opened. They are good if the distance between two parallel lines of cabinets is small. But the guides along which the doors move need regular maintenance - they become clogged with dust and debris. In addition, only half of the cabinet is accessible at one time. To get to the second, you need to move both doors to the opposite side.
Dimensions of cabinets in modular kitchens
Modular economy class kitchens are distinguished by the fact that the elements are made in different sizes. The same cabinet can be in several sizes. This is precisely what this form of release is convenient for: due to the large number of variations, you can assemble a headset of exactly the length or depth that you need.
The width of the cabinets are:
There is no single standard, because manufacturers make the width different. Some sizes are more common, some less common, but you can dial the desired length of the kitchen wall. You just need to arm yourself with a piece of paper and a pencil, put the required dimensions of kitchen furniture. Having chosen a cabinet, subtract its length, choose the next one. And so on until the required set is reached.
The depth of the cabinets is not very diverse. Basically there are such instances:
There are also different cabinet heights. As a rule, she is selected according to the growth of the hostess. It is convenient if the countertop is 20-30 cm above the level where the hands of the hands lowered down end. Floor cabinets in modular kitchens come in the following heights: 700-750; 800-850; 900-950 mm. Occasionally you can find intermediate options.
Economy class modular kitchens: cabinet selection procedure
Kitchen furniture is changed in two cases: during a major overhaul or, if necessary / desired, to replace the old one. What would seem to be the difference? Big. If repairs are to be made, you can first choose a kitchen, then change the layout of the water and sewer pipes for it, move the sockets to the right place, rearrange the stove, etc. In this case, you can select the functionality you need from the elements of a modular kitchen, without being particularly attached to anything.
Another approach to the selection of modules if the repair does not provide for global work. No one will carry a sink and a gas stove. And this must be taken into account. First of all, then a kitchen plan is drawn with dimensions, the installation location of the sink is determined on it, you draw a stove, a refrigerator. All that you are not going to move. Draw all elements to scale. For example, you can use a leaf in a box and take two cells as 10 cm. It will not be difficult to draw, to put down dimensions too. After devices that no one will move are plotted on the plan, the algorithm for selecting modules is as follows:
- Choose a sink table.
- If available, choose corner cabinets.
- Decide on the dimensions of cabinets for built-in appliances.
- Decide if you need end cabinets and what sizes they will be.
- The remaining free space is filled with line cabinets, choosing their width and functionality.
This algorithm allows you to assemble a piece-by-piece modular kitchen according to your size in just a few hours. Only you will need to first measure how long along each wall.
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