The kitchen combines functions inaccessible any other room in the apartment. It is a working area for a woman, and a place of rest of all family members, and a cozy corner for sincere conversations. The kitchen interior must be as convenient as possible and functional, to meet the needs of all family members and at the same time decorate the room. The central place in it occupies a kitchen set - it is precisely how much indoors will be comfortable and cozy.
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Basic requirements for kitchen headset
All kitchen headsets include objects that provide the convenience of work and placement of various "utensils" - cabinets, tables, shelves and couches. There are many factors that they must respond. It depends on the size of the premises, the taste of its owners and their financial opportunities. But there are basic requirements to meet any furniture for the kitchen:
- functionality;
- convenience;
- practicality;
- reliability;
- street.
Reliability - manufacturing material
The reliability of the kitchen furniture depends on the manufacturing and assembly quality materials. Moreover, one institution is often performed from different types of raw materials.
Furniture base - body elements
Elements of the furniture housing are made from various wood materials:
- Pressed chips, or chipboard - 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 formaldehyde is usually indicated in a hygienic certificate. The chipboard is afraid of moisture, therefore the advantage of the kitchen headset from this material is only in its price.
- MDF-slabs - differ in strength and ecology. Well transfer the impact of moisture and kitchen couple. Resistant to microorganisms and fungi and are considered to be a good material in the manufacture of furniture for the kitchen.
- Multiplex - consists of layers of wood, cursed in different directions. Natural material is not deformed under the influence of water and is perfect for kitchen headcards. Their price is lower than the cost of solid wood products, and the quality is not worse.
- Natural tree - has a high cost and is usually used in the manufacture of luxury furniture. Environmentally friendly material has undoubted advantages: beauty and reliability. But, despite the fact that wood is processed by special compositions, it does not tolerate moisture and requires a careful relationship.
Facade
The facades are the face of the headset, the most expensive component. They create an image of a kitchen and are made from various materials:
- An array of wood is very beautiful and sordiously looks, but it does not perceive moisture too well. Sometimes used only for the facade of furniture made by their other materials. Performed in various color shades.
- Multiplex.
- MDF - facing plastic, veneer, PVC film or paint in the most different colors, including using special effects: "Pearl", "Chameleon", "Metallic", etc. With the help of MDF, curvilinear facades are manufactured.
- Laminated chipboard - lined plates have a good look, but their qualities such 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 composition of several materials.
Facing
When lining furniture for the kitchen, melamine, laminate and natural and synthetic vens, which mimic not only natural wood, but also other materials are used. Plastic, film and enamel helps to create the most different surface: matte, glossy, with sparkles, etc.
Table top
From the practical side, the table top is the most important element of the kitchen headset. It is on it that all manipulations with products and dishes are carried out. Countertops also differ from the type of material:
- Laminated chipboard or MDF - have a different color gamut and texture. According to the properties of the material, the second option is more reliable. Plastic protects the foundation from moisture, but if there is his joints, the water from entering them is undesirable. The ends of the countertops are decorated with plastic or aluminum profile.
- Artificial acrylic stone - plastic, smooth material, very popular with consumers. It is created from the granules of various shades and polymer glue and imitates the natural stone. If the countertop is made according to specifications, then the joints are not noticeable in the joints. Its thickness is about 12 mm. The material is easily clean, resistant to blows, but its surface does not tolerate hot and sharp objects.
- Quartz agglomerate - does not absorb acid and solvents, resistant to damage. It consists of mirror, granite or quartz crumbs and polymer resins. Table top thickness - 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 table top - it does not absorb moisture and more dense. Disadvantages - high weight, high price, and, oddly enough, the fragility of the material. It can crack from frequent temperature difference, and marble reacts negatively to a variety of acids.
- Natural wood - durable and beautiful material, but it does not tolerate household chemical solutions and requires a very careful relationship and mandatory regular processing with protective oil means. For the table top, on which intensive work is underway. Such material is not too suitable.
- Stainless steel - durable, easy to maintain, resistant to moisture, fungus and temperature drops. 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 it looks like such a countertop very unusual and effectively - if not to use too active, it is enough for some time.
- Ceramic tile is also not very durable, but interesting material. It is subject to chips and cracks, and the grout is unstable to moisture. Improve the characteristics of such a countertop will help opening enamel.
The most expensive is the furniture from natural materials, but if there is a need to buy an economy-class kitchen set, then it is worth staying on embodiments made of chipboard - manufacturers offer interesting, high quality models from this material.
Furnitura
The quality of fittings also affects the service life of the kitchen headset. It is not only handles on the doors, but also bolts, loops, etc. The quality of the assembly of furniture modules depends its durability.
Functionality
Kitchen sizes affect its functionality. But in any case, it should be divided into the following sections:
- work zone;
- storage area;
- wash area.
The size of a large room allows you to choose any headset - it all depends only on financial capabilities. It is more difficult to do it for a small kitchen. Unfortunately, such premises are available in a large number of apartments, and for the correct arrangement they have to show considerable ingenuity.
Kitchen headsets to order
The best way out of the situation is to order a kitchen set in full compliance with the size of the room. To do this, make a drawing of the room, taking into account the location of all communications, choose the design of furniture, the material of its manufacture and decide on the number of lockers. The advantages of such a method include the opportunity to move away from the generally accepted concepts of the style and equip the room to their taste. The main thing at the same time is not to overdo the fantasy. In addition, the independent choice of material for the module hull, countertops and facades makes it possible to choose it in quality and price.
The built-in kitchen set has only one drawback - it is more expensive than standard models.
Corner kitchen headsets
M-shaped kitchen headsets 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 you wish, there is a washing or slab there, but the zone should have additional lighting - most often the lamps built into the cabinets are in the capacity.
A small kitchen headset is usually offered only with mounted cabinets, without foam. Folding or folding doors also save space and are very comfortable in small rooms. The wall with the window is sometimes used to accommodate the lower corner furniture modules. The countertop is provided with natural light, and the interior is obtained unusual and expressive.
Built-in technique
Built-in equipment looks perfectly in the kitchen interior. It does not protrude beyond the limits of the modules and is one of the whole atmosphere. Such a technique may be offered with finished furniture or ordered with the headcard and harmoniously fits into the design of any room. It has one drawback - the complexity of the replacement in the event of a breakdown.
Design kitchen headset
Style
The design of the kitchen directly depends on the selected style:
- Respectable classic - Luxurious looks in large rooms with high ceilings. Furniture is performed with natural wood and therefore cost enough.
- Country - distinguished by simplicity and comfort. Very romantic style with pleasant, cute accessories.
- Modern - characterized by a calm and functional interior, harmony of lines, ergonomics and lack of unnecessary parts. Modern household appliances, fashion accessories - mandatory 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 necessarily available first-class embedded techniques of the latest models with programs and frills. With it, it creates a light, light and spacious kitchen.
Color decision
The color solution of the kitchen plays a huge role in design design. Country style is usually performed in bright, 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 designed in brighter 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 diversify the interior.
The kitchen set for a small kitchen in bright colors is able to visually expand the room, dark colors will make it even less and harder.
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