The kitchen combines functions inaccessible to no other room in the apartment. This is a working area for a woman, and a resting place for all family members, and a cozy corner for sincere 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 comfortable and comfortable in the room.
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Basic requirements for the kitchen headset
All kitchen sets include objects that ensure the convenience of work and placement of various “utensils” - cabinets, tables, shelves and cabinets. There are many factors to which they should answer. It depends on the size of the room, the taste of its owners and their financial capabilities. But there are basic requirements that any furniture for the kitchen should meet:
- functionality;
- convenience;
- practicality;
- reliability;
- style.
Reliability - manufacturing material
The reliability of the kitchen furniture depends on the materials of the manufacture and the quality of the assembly. Moreover, often one headset is made of different types of raw materials.
The basis of furniture is the elements of the case
Elements of the furniture case are made of various wood materials:
- Pressed chips, or chipboard are the cheapest and most common material in the manufacture of furniture. It is not too durable and, depending on the class, contains a certain amount of harmful impurities. The level of excretion of formaldehyde is usually indicated in the hygienic certificate. DSP is afraid of moisture, so the advantage of the kitchen set of this material is only in its price.
- MDF stamps-differ in strength and environmental friendliness. The effects of moisture and kitchen steam tolerate well. Resistant to microorganisms and fungi and are considered good material in the manufacture of furniture for the kitchen.
- Multiplex - consists of layers of wood glued in different directions. Natural material is not deformed under the influence of water and is perfect for kitchen sets. Their price is below the cost of whole wood products, and quality is no worse.
- Natural wood - has a high cost and is usually used in the manufacture of elite furniture. Environmentally friendly material has undoubted advantages: beauty and reliability. But, despite the fact that the wood is processed with special compounds, it does not tolerate moisture well and requires careful attitude.
Facade
The facades are the face of the headset, its most expensive component. They create the image of the kitchen and are made of various materials:
- The tree of the tree - looks very beautiful and solid, but does not perceive moisture too well. Sometimes it is used only for the facade of furniture made by their other materials. Performed in various color shades.
- Multiplex.
- MDF - is lined with plastic, veneer, PVC film or painted in a variety of colors, including using special effects: “mother -of -pearl”, “chameleon”, “metallic”, etc. With the help of MDF, curved facades are made.
- Laminated chipboard - lined plates have a good appearance, but their qualities such as moisture resistance and wear resistance are far from perfection.
- The aluminum profile in the facade acts as a frame. Its filler can be MDF, plastic, rattan, glass or compositions of several materials.
Facing
When cladding 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 the most different surface: matte, glossy, with sparkles, etc.
Countertop
On the practical side, the countertop is the most important element of the kitchen set. It is on it that all manipulations with products and dishes are carried out. The countertops also differ in the type of material:
- Laminated chipboard or MDF - have a different color scheme and texture. By material properties, the second option is more reliable. Plastic protects the base from moisture, but if there are its joints, then the water ingestion of them is undesirable. The ends of the countertop are decorated with plastic or aluminum profile.
- Artificial acrylic stone - plastic, smooth material, very popular among consumers. It is created from granules of various shades and polymer glue and imitates a natural stone. If the countertop is made according to technical requirements, then the joints are not noticeable in the joints. Its thickness is about 12 mm. The material is easily washed, resistant to impacts, but its surface does not tolerate hot and sharp objects.
- Quartz agglomerate - does not absorb acids and solvents, resistant to damage. It consists of mirror, granite or quartz crumbs and polymer resins. The thickness of the countertop is 30 mm.
- Natural stone - has a very beautiful surface with a unique pattern. Usually, granite or marble is used for the manufacture of countertops. The first option is considered the most suitable for the countertop - it does not absorb moisture and more dense. Disadvantages are high weight, high price, and, oddly enough, the fragility of the material. It can crack from a frequent temperature difference, and marble reacts negatively to a variety of acids.
- Natural wood is a durable and beautiful material, but it does not tolerate solutions of household chemicals and requires a very careful attitude and mandatory regular processing with protective oils. For countertops on which intensive work is carried out, such a material is not too suitable.
- Stainless steel is durable, easy to care, resistant to moisture, fungus and temperature changes. Disadvantages - suitable only for the modern interior.
- Glass - material is quite complicated in care and has low wear resistance: scratches, chips and cracks easily appear on it. But such a countertop looks very unusual and spectacular - if you do not use too actively, then it will be enough for a while.
- Ceramic tiles are also not very durable, but interesting material. It is subject to chips and cracks, and the grout is unstable to the effects of moisture. Opening by enamel will help improve the characteristics of such a countertop.
The most expensive is furniture made of natural materials, but if there is a need to buy an economy-class kitchen set, then it is worth dwelling on options made from chipboard-manufacturers offer interesting, quite high-quality models from this material.
Furniture
The quality of accessories also affects the life of the kitchen set. These are not only pens on the doors, but also bolts, loops, etc. Its durability depends on the quality of assembly of furniture modules.
Functionality
The dimensions of the kitchen affect its functionality. But in any case, it should be divided into the following areas:
- working area;
- storage area;
- the washing zone.
The dimensions of the large room allow you to choose any headset - it all depends on financial capabilities. 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.
Kitchen sets to order
The best way out is to order a kitchen set in full accordance with the size of the room. To do this, it is necessary to make a drawing of the room, taking into account the location of all communications, select the furniture design, its manufacturing material and determine the number of lockers. The pluses of this method include the ability to move away from generally accepted concepts of style and equip the room to its liking. The main thing is not to overdo it with imagination. In addition, an independent choice of material for the module housing, countertops and facades makes it possible to choose it both in quality and in price.
The built -in kitchen set has only one drawback - it is more expensive than standard models.
Corner kitchen sets
Mr.-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, a sink or plate is placed there, but at the same time, the zone should have additional lighting - most often the lamps built into the cabinets appear in this capacity.
A small kitchen set is usually offered only with hinged cabinets, without a pencil case. Folding or folding doors also save space and are very convenient in small rooms. The wall with the window is sometimes used to place the lower corner furniture modules. The countertop is provided with natural light, and the interior is unusual and expressive.
Built -in technique
Built -in technique looks perfect in the interior of the kitchen. It does not protrude beyond the modules and is one with the situation. Such a technique can be offered with finished furniture or order with the headset and harmoniously fits into the design of any room. It has one drawback - the complexity of the replacement in case of breakdown.
The design of the kitchen set
Style
The design of the kitchen directly depends on the chosen style:
- Respectable classics - looks luxurious in large rooms with high ceilings. Furniture is made with natural wood and therefore is quite expensive.
- Country - is distinguished by simplicity and comfort. A very romantic style with pleasant, sweet accessories.
- Modern - characterized by a calm and functional interior, harmony of lines, ergonomic and lack of extra details. Modern household appliances, fashion accessories are the obligatory elements of this style designed to ensure 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 prevail and there is always a first-class embedded technique of the latest models with programs and bells and ground. With it, they create a light, bright and spacious kitchen.
Color solution
The color scheme of the kitchen plays a huge role in designing. Country style is usually performed in light, pastel shades.
For high-tech, bright, saturated colors are suitable. Their sharp contrast is able to create completely fantastic images of the kitchen.
Dark furniture will look rich in large rooms, but the facade should be sustained in lighter colors.
The combination of various shades wins significantly in comparison with the kitchen made in one color. But in the latter case, bright accessories and textiles will help to diversify the interior.
A 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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