How to choose a kitchen set for the interior

When repairing a kitchen, it is necessary to responsibly approach the choice of a kitchen set, since this furniture is not selected for more than one year. When choosing furniture, it is necessary to take into account many small nuances, for example, such as the layout of the kitchen, its size, design of the room and so on. The kitchen set must be functional and reliable, so that you do not have to change all the furniture after a couple of years of operation.

Before planning a kitchen, decide what exactly you want from it. Make a list of the necessary equipment, large-sized utensils and utensils, as well as interesting features for you, for example, bottles or shelves for a cookbook

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For a good selection of kitchen units, you must follow these tips.

Furniture must be functional

This parameter depends on how many people are in the family, how often it is necessary to cook, how many things we want to store, and most importantly this is the purpose of the cabinets. For example, if there is no constant need to cook, then one working surface with a pair of wall cabinets and a cargo system for storing kitchen utensils and products is enough. And how many things will be stored is responsible for the number of cabinets and cabinets.

Functional furniture is when it is convenient to store and use all kitchen utensils.

Amount of occupied space

When choosing a kitchen set, you need to consider how much space will be occupied after installation. Ideally, furniture should occupy no more than 25% of the total kitchen area. This will leave room for a comfortable passage and dining area.

Passages of less than a meter are considered uncomfortable, and 60 cm is the critical distance between pieces of furniture

Floor plan

There are several basic types of kitchen layouts, such as U-shaped, L-shaped and linear. Each of the types has its own characteristics of the furniture arrangement.

The main types of planning solutions for a modern kitchen

1. U-shaped is primarily suitable for a large room, and in the second it is ideal for a large family, where you often need to cook a lot. Its feature is that in addition to the main functional areas, a larger number of work surfaces is additionally provided than in any other type of layout.
   

   U-shaped kitchen with island - ideal for cooking

2. L-shaped layout is perfect for a small kitchen with limited space. One free surface will be characteristic for it, and the main working areas - a stove, a sink, a refrigerator.
   

   L-shaped layout leaves room for a dining area

3. A linear way to install a kitchen unit is to arrange the furniture in a row along the wall. The peculiarity of this layout is that the furniture will not take up much space and leave enough space for the equipment of the dining area.
   

   The linear layout is more suitable for those who do not particularly like to cook

When choosing a kitchen set of any layout, the first thing to do is determine the place for the refrigerator, and also decide whether the cabinets will be placed above it, it will be in a niche or open, in which place the headset should be placed.

1. If the kitchen is small, then when choosing a kitchen set, it is necessary to take some cabinets and surfaces under the built-in household appliances.
2. The choice of materials depends entirely on the overall style of the room. For example, if the kitchen will have a massive table made of natural wood, and the kitchen set will be made of MDF panels, then it will look tasteless.
3. The color scheme also depends on the overall style of the kitchen. The main rule of any interior is the rule of three. It means that no more than three primary colors should be involved in the room.

Universal is considered white color, suitable for the interior in any style. In combination with other tones enhances their intensity

Blue facades are associated with sky, sea and relaxation.

Optimistic yellow symbolizes the sun and a cheerful mood

Natural shades of green cheer up and bring spring notes to the interior

Universal brown color found in modern and classic headsets

Red color fills the interior with energy and inspires action.

Modern materials for the kitchen: varieties of facades

Modern manufacturers provide a huge selection of materials for the manufacture of facades and the basic elements of a kitchen set. The main ones are:

• natural wood;
• MDF panels;
• plastic;
• glass and mirror.

Glass facades are attractive for their design and durability, but their cost is high, including due to high quality fittings

Wooden kitchen

Such a kitchen set will look stylish and beautiful. Wooden facades will fit almost any interior style, but the price of such a product will be much higher than other materials.

A huge advantage of such a facade will be its durability. Wood easily prevents the absorption of moisture and fats, which are in the kitchen. It is also very unpretentious in caring for him. To clean the wooden facade, just wipe it with a damp cloth, and then simply wipe it dry and treat it with special protective agents for wooden furniture.

Wooden facades are panel and frame. In the first case, the door is made of a single shield, in the second - from a wooden frame and panel, the material for the latter can be wood, glass and even MDF or particleboard

In order to have a variety of colors of such a product, different types of wood are used, as well as different shades of protective varnishes. Common materials for the manufacture of wooden furniture will be alder, beech oak pine, cherry, birch and maple.

Pine, spruce and alder - soft wood species from which headsets of economy class are made

Most often, in stores you can see maple and oak products, since they are very durable and have a unique pattern of tree rings, which makes each door unique and exclusive.

Solid oak sets are considered the “standard” and the most noble version of wooden furniture

The main advantages of such a kitchen unit will be:

• rich appearance;
• environmental friendliness;
• long service life;
• unique design of each headset;
• resistance to damage and impact.

The disadvantages of this choice:

• high cost of the product;
• from direct sunlight, the facades will quickly fade and burn out;
• if the furniture was made with violations of technological processes, then after the first months of operation, the product will begin to crack or crack.

Facades from MDF

MDF is a wood chip or sawdust pressed under high temperature.They are popular among manufacturers because they are quite inexpensive and allow you to make an original design of furniture. The panel is then coated on top with decorative materials such as film, paint or veneer.

MDF facade can be painted, coated with a film, veneered with veneer and may even have a relief, concave or convex surface

Modified plywood has good resistance to external influences, for example, it does not dry out and is more difficult to scratch in comparison with wood panels

In the manufacture of all the facades are impregnated with primers, which will protect it from moisture and grease. That is why they are distinguished by high sanitary and hygienic qualities.

Classic budget headsets are made specifically with MDF facades

The main advantages of the MDF facade will be the following items:

1. Can be of different colors.
2. The uniqueness of the product is enhanced by various decorative coatings.
3. The shapes of the facades can be completely different.
4. MDF panels are resistant to temperature extremes.
5. Affordable price.

The average service life of MDF facades is at least 10 years, subject to careful treatment

Disadvantages of MDF panels:

1. Difficult care. Stains are difficult to wash, the material is easily painted.
2. On the facades scratches and chips will be very noticeable.
3. Products fade from sunlight, just like an ordinary tree.

The weakest point of the MDF facades is the ends. If the durability of kitchen furniture is important to you, give preference to products in an aluminum frame

Features of a film coating for MDF panels

The film is glued to the MDF panel using a vacuum press and that is why the film does not peel off and will serve for a long time and reliably to protect the facade. The main advantages of such coverage will be the following points:

1. Durability.
2. Affordable price.
3. Diverse design.
4. Many forms and configurations.
5. Simple care.
6. Resistance to mechanical damage.

PVC film is the most budgetary option for finishing facades, but is more prone to deformation from mechanical stress and moisture

Plastic facades

Plastic facades spread solution for the kitchen. Very often, in order to add rigidity to the material, it is placed in a metal frame. Plastic panels have many advantages:

1. Resistance to temperature extremes.
2. Do not fade and do not fade in the sun.
3. Durable
4. Huge selection of colors and textures.
5. Plastic facades are easy to clean.

The service life of high-quality plastic facades can reach up to 25 years

The plastic coating of the facades involves a wider selection of textures, including those imitating natural wood

They are popular among designers working on budget design projects. The material has a low cost and a long service life. They will organically look in such styles as classic or modern.

Art Nouveau kitchen with plastic wood facades

Contemporary style kitchen with contrasting facades in glossy plastic

The most important thing for choosing a kitchen unit is to take into account the size of the room and its layout, as well as determine the type of materials for the facades.

Video: Choosing the facades of a kitchen set

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