How to choose a kitchen set

The kitchen combines functions not available to any other room in the apartment. This is the working area for women, and the place of rest for all members of the family, and a cozy corner for intimate conversations. The interior of the kitchen should be as convenient and functional as possible, meet the needs of all family members and at the same time decorate the room. The central place in it is occupied by a kitchen set - it depends on it how much in the room it will be comfortable and cozy.

The basic requirements for the kitchen set

All kitchen sets include items that provide convenienceStarted and accommodate different "utensils" - cabinets, tables, shelves and cabinets. There are many factors to which they must respond. It depends on the size of the room, the taste of its owners and their financial capabilities. But there are basic requirements that must be met by any furniture for the kitchen:

• functionality;
• Convenience;
• practicality;
• reliability;
• style.

Reliability -

fabrication material The reliability of kitchen furniture depends on the materials of manufacture and the quality of the assembly. And often one set is made of different types of raw materials.

The basis of furniture - the elements of the case

The elements of the cabinet of furniture are made of different wood materials:

• Pressed chips, or chipboard - the cheapest and most common in the manufacture of furniture material. It is not very durable and, depending on the class, contains a certain amount of harmful impurities. The level of formaldehyde release is usually indicated in the hygienic certificate. Particleboard is afraid of moisture, so the advantage of a kitchen set from this material is only in its price.

• MDF boards are distinguished by their strength and ecological compatibility. Well tolerated by the effects of moisture and cooking. Resistant to microorganisms and fungi and are considered a good material in the manufacture of furniture for the kitchen.

• Multiplex - consists of layers of wood glued in different directions. The natural material does not deform under the influence of water and is perfect for kitchen sets. Their price is lower than the cost of products made of solid wood, and the quality is not worse.

• Natural wood - has a high cost and is usually used in the manufacture of luxury furniture. Ecologically clean material has undoubted advantages: beauty and reliability. But, despite the fact that the wood is treated with special compounds, it does not tolerate moisture and requires careful treatment.

Facade

Facades - this is the face of the headset, its most expensive component. They create an image of the kitchen and are made of different materials:

• Solid wood - looks very nice and looks solid, but does not take moisture very well. Sometimes it is used only for the facade of furniture made of their other materials. It is performed in various color shades.

• Multiplex.

• MDF - veneered, plastic, veneer, PVC film or painted in a variety of colors, including with the use of special effects: "mother of pearl", "chameleon", "metallic", etc. With the help of MDF, curved facades are made.

• Laminated chipboard - faced slabs have a good appearance, but such qualities as moisture resistance and wear resistance are far from perfect.

• Aluminum profile in the facade acts as a frame. Its filler can be MDF, plastic, rattan, glass or compositions of several materials.

Facing

When facing furniture for the kitchen melamine, laminate and natural and synthetic veneers are used, which imitate not only natural wood, but also other materials. Plastic, film and enamel help create a variety of surfaces: matte, glossy, with sparkles, etc.

Worktop

On the practical side, the table top is the most important element of the kitchen set. It is on it that all manipulations with food and dishes are carried out. Worktops also differ in material type:

• Laminated chipboard or MDF - have different color gamut and texture. On the properties of the material, the second option is more reliable. Plastic protects the substrate from moisture, but if there are joints, then water is not desirable on them. The ends of the table top are decorated with plastic or aluminum profiles.

• Artificial acrylic stone is a plastic, smooth material, very popular with consumers. It is made of granules of various shades and polymer glue and imitates a natural stone. If the table top is made according to the technical requirements, joints are not visible at the connection points. Its thickness is about 12 mm. The material is easy to clean, resistant to impacts, but its surface does not tolerate hot and sharp objects.

• Quartz agglomerate - does not absorb acids and solvents, is resistant to damage. It consists of mirror, granite or quartz chips and polymer resins. The thickness of the table top is 30 mm.

• Natural stone - has a very beautiful surface with a unique pattern. Usually, granite or marble is used for making countertops. The first option is considered the most suitable for the countertop - it does not absorb moisture and more dense. Disadvantages - a lot of weight, high price, and, oddly enough, the fragility of the material. It can crack from a frequent temperature drop, and marble reacts negatively to a variety of acids.

• Natural wood is a strong and beautiful material, but it does not tolerate household chemical solutions and requires a very careful treatment and mandatory regular treatment with protective oil. For a table top, on which intensive work is carried out such material is not very suitable.

• Stainless steel - durable, easy to clean, resistant to moisture, fungus and temperature changes. Disadvantages - only suitable for a modern interior.

• Glass - the material is quite complicated in the care and has a low wear resistance: it easily shows scratches, chips and cracks. But it looks like this countertop is very unusual and effective - if you do not use too actively, then for a while it will be enough.

• Ceramic tiles - also not very durable, but interesting material. It is subject to chips and cracks, and the grout is unstable to moisture. To improve the characteristics of this countertop will help to open with enamel.

The most expensive is the furniture made of natural materials, but if you need to buy a kitchen set of economy class, then it's worth considering the options made from chipboard - manufacturers offer interesting, sufficiently high-quality models from this material.

Fittings

The quality of the fittings also affects the life of the kitchen unit. It's not just the handles on the doors, but also the bolts, hinges, etc. The quality of the assembly of furniture modules depends on its longevity.

Functionality of

The dimensions of the kitchen affect its functionality. But in any case it should be divided into the following sections:

• work area;
• storage area;
• washing zone.

The size of a large room allows you to pick up any set - it all depends only on financial possibilities. It is more difficult to do this for a small kitchen. Unfortunately, such premises are in a large number of apartments, and for their proper arrangement it is necessary to show considerable ingenuity.

Custom-made kitchen sets

The best way out is to order a kitchen set in full accordance with the size of the room. To do this, you need to draw a drawing of the room, taking into account the location of all communications, choose the design of furniture, the material of its manufacture and determine the number of lockers. The advantages of this method include the ability to move away from the generally accepted concepts of style and equip the room to your liking. The main thing at the same time is not to overdo it with imagination. In addition, an independent choice of material for the housing modules, countertops and facades makes it possible to choose it for quality and price.

Built-in kitchen set has only one drawback - it is more expensive than standard models.

Corner kitchen sets

L-shaped kitchen sets significantly save space. They make it possible to arrange additional cabinets in the corner of the room, which is important for a small room. If desired, they place a sink or stove, but at the same time the zone should have additional lighting - most often in this quality are lamps built into the cabinets.

A small kitchen set is usually offered only with hanging cabinets, without a pencil case. Folding or folding doors also save space and are very convenient in small spaces. The wall with the window is sometimes used to house the lower corner furniture modules. The worktop is provided with natural lighting, and the interior is unusual and expressive.

Built-in technology

Built-in technology is ideal in the interior of the kitchen. It does not extend beyond the limits of the modules and is one with the situation. This technique can be offered with finished furniture or ordered with a suite and fits harmoniously into the design of any room. It has one drawback - the difficulty of replacing in the event of a breakdown.

Design of the kitchen set

Style

The design of the kitchen directly depends on the chosen style:

• Respectable classics - luxuriously looks in large rooms with high ceilings. Furniture is made with natural wood and therefore quite expensive.

• Country - is simple and cozy. Very romantic style with nice, lovely accessories.

• Modern - characterized by a calm and functional interior, harmonious lines, ergonomics and the absence of unnecessary details. Modern household appliances, fashion accessories are the essential elements of this style, designed to provide maximum convenience. It organically combines a wide variety of materials: wood, glass, metal, stone and plastic.

• High-tech is the most modern style, in which materials such as metal and glass predominate and there is necessarily a first-class built-in technique of the latest models with programs and twists. With its help create a light, light and spacious kitchen.

Color solution

The color scheme of the kitchen plays a huge role in design design. Country style is usually performed in light, pastel shades.

For high-tech bright, saturated colors are suitable. Their sharp contrast can create absolutely fantastic images of the kitchen.

Dark furniture will look rich in large rooms, but the facade should be aged in lighter colors.

The combination of different shades significantly wins in comparison with the kitchen, made in one color. But in the latter case, bright accessories and textiles will help to diversify the interior.

Kitchen set for a small kitchen in light colors can visually expand the room, dark colors will make it even smaller and heavier.

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