Buying or making custom-made furniture is a rather complicated process. Sometimes, at the same time, the buyer is confronted with mysterious definitions and immediately gets into a predicament. Very often, customers get confused when purchasing kitchen furniture, which is sold in most cases in linear meters. In this article we will consider what linear meters are, why they are needed.
What it is?
A running meter is the physical value of a part of any product with a length of 100 centimeters, other dimensions (width, thickness) are not taken into account. The traditional meter is equal in length to the running. Typically, long meters are counted in linear meters, where it is inconvenient to count in square meters, for example, boards, wire and other goods.
Calculating the price in linear meters is much easier than in square meters. This means that you do not have to perform complex mathematical operations. For example, you need to buy corrugated board for a fence 2 meters high and a given length.
Calculating the cost of such a segment per square meter is a certain difficulty.
First you need to calculate the area, then divide the total amount for the goods by the obtained footage and in the end result we will get the figure we need.
It is much easier to make calculations, taking the price per meter as the basis. To do this, just multiply the cost of one running meter of the fence by its length, and as a result, the price for the goods is obtained. There is a very large list of products, the price of which is calculated in linear meters. This list includes:
- boards;
- timber;
- wire;
- electrical cable;
- the cloth;
- linoleum;
- carpet products;
- polyethylene in rolls;
- various types of pipes;
- corrugated board;
- fences.
When calculating the running meter of the kitchen, it should be borne in mind that this is a rather conventional concept, adopted for clarity and simplification of the final calculations.
Why do you need to know?
After we found out what a running meter is, a logical question arises: what is it for? It makes no sense to draw parallels between prices of different manufacturers, as this is just the basis to which additional options and services are added. In the end, it turns out that the price for the final project will be higher than for the base one.
A more correct decision would be to take the project you have selected and perform calculations with a similar service package and in the same configuration with other artists. This will help to compare prices in different design solutions for kitchen furniture.
After viewing the catalogs, if the price of furniture for the kitchen in linear meters is indicated there, you can already understand which option will have a higher cost and which will cost not very expensive.
In a situation, if you decide to buy a kitchen set, consisting of standard modules, then the established fee for 1 running meter will help you to pre-calculate the cost of the upcoming purchase and plan your money expenses, but with a big tolerance. Therefore, it would be more correct to talk about the lowest price per linear meter. And further, immediately you need to put in the estimate 25-30% of the amount for unforeseen expenses.
What is included in the calculation and what is not?
Usually in standard layout when calculating the rates for one linear meter of kitchen furniture (except that the dimensions of the room are measured and taken into account), the following are included:
- floor stands of the simplest design, with a single or double door, without retractable trays;
- upper kitchen modules, without shelves and with a single door;
- countertop;
- the most affordable facades;
- inexpensive accessories (handles, awnings and furniture hinges).
Never turn on:
- sink, faucet - mixer and their installation;
- various household appliances (refrigerator, range hood, hob, oven, etc.);
- wall decorative panel;
- lifting mechanisms with closers;
- facades made of glass;
- door handles made of metal;
- extendable kitchen trays;
- any other accessories and decorations that will make your kitchen more comfortable and attractive.
How to calculate?
Calculating the price for one linear meter of kitchen is not difficult. The basis is most often taken by the simplest kitchen set in standard sizes, which includes the set of modules themselves, the cheapest materials and components. A standard is considered a kitchen unit with a length of 3 meters, medium size without additional decoration, made of wood chipboard. It includes upper cabinets with minimal internal content, a lower cabinet with opening doors and the thinnest countertop.
After you have selected the components and accessories for the kitchen, you need to determine the cost of each component. After that, all prices add up, and we get the total cost of kitchen furniture.
To calculate the cost of one linear meter of the kitchen, you will need:
- measure the length of the kitchen, in order to avoid inaccuracies in the calculations, it is better to measure on the baseboard;
- find out the price of kitchen sets in furniture stores;
- make calculations.
In order to calculate the price per running meter, we take a calculator and divide the total amount by the length. For example: a total of 1,500 y. e. The length of the kitchen is 3 meters. We divide 1500 by 3 and calculate the price for 1 running meter. In the furniture salon you will be offered a choice of components that are different in price.
For the selection of high-quality kitchen elements you will have to pay a little more, but the kitchen set will become more solid and functional.
Kitchens of the same size, but arranged from different modules, will vary in price. Kitchen sets of individual sizes have a higher cost than standard ones, this should be remembered during the initial calculation.From the foregoing, it is clear that any changes and additions made to the design of the kitchen instantly raise the price. The cost of a kitchen set is influenced by several factors.
- The number of modules that make up the kitchen. The more of them, the more expensive the furniture.
- Materials from which kitchen furniture will be made (particleboard, MDF or natural wood).
- Decor. Decorative elements (stained-glass windows, glass facades) will individually decorate your kitchen, but will increase the cost per linear meter.
- Filling. This includes special devices and storage devices - lifts, closers, carousels, etc. These items facilitate the use of the kitchen, but the price at the same time rises many times, sometimes 2-2.5 times.
- Accessories - high-quality components can significantly increase the price, but cutting costs does not make sense, subsequent elimination of defects will cost more.
In order not to feel discomfort from the final cost of kitchen furniture, you must definitely find out from the manager of the furniture salon all the features, as well as what this manufacturer includes in the average linear meter.
It is also necessary to find out the parameters of the cabinets (depth, height and width). Do not forget that each performer has his own standard set of kitchen modules, components and materials for calculating the cost of a running meter. You can try to reduce the number of non-standard elements of the kitchen set, and then the price-quality ratio will approach the ideal.
What is the running meter of the kitchen, see below.
