Wall cabinets for the kitchen: varieties and recommendations for selection

Proper design of the kitchen implies not only the design of the pleasant appearance of the room, but also the optimal placement of the whole atmosphere. A similar mission will perform wall cabinets for the kitchen.

Hanging cabinets are a convenient option, because they fit perfectly into the design of any room. The great demand for such furniture is justified by a number of advantages.

• It is versatile and comfortable to use furniture. It is perfectly combined with any kind of interior decoration. Today there is a considerable variety of species for the production of which various materials are used (MDF, particleboard, fiberboard, metal, plastic, glass) and structural parts (hinged or sliding doors, shelves of various configurations, the presence of dryers, decorated lights).
• Installation of wall cabinets in the kitchen will give the ability to rationally place utensils and household appliances. As a rule, furniture is installed under the ceiling. As a result, the work space is unloaded, and the dining area is increased, which is especially important for a small kitchen.
• The furniture is endowed with small dimensions and has traditional colors. Such characteristics are suitable for rooms decorated in a minimalist style. The presence of samples with various parameters and configuration allows the installation of hanging cabinets in any area of ​​the room.

For detailed and true characteristics of wall-mounted storage systems, it is necessary to have an idea about the disadvantages of this furniture:

• it is necessary to take into account the reliability of the wall on which the cabinet made of solid wood will hang, since the mass of the structure with filling can become too heavy for partitions made of plastic, drywall;
• weight limitation of cabinet contents;
• difficult access for small family members.

At the moment, there are a lot of options for wall designs:

• modules for kitchen utensils;
• corner constructions;
• cabinets equipped with a dryer;
• modules with open shelves.

In general, they are intended for the maintenance of a wide variety of items from utensils to spices and food supplies. Shelves are located in the cavity of the cabinets. Stylish kitchen cabinets are equipped with glass doors.

They are also called end cabinets. They are perfect for small kitchens, where every centimeter is worth its weight in gold. Similar structures are mounted in the corner of the room, using specialized suspensions. Cabinets have a triangular configuration.

In the cavity of these cabinets place drying under the dishes. The cabinet is hung either next to the sink or specifically above it. There are various fillers for such cabinets. A curious accessory in a number of samples are shelves for sponges and brushes.

Designed for storage of seasonings, kitchen utensils, all kinds of decorative interior items. The doors of such modules are sliding, swinging open, folding up. The most stylish and at the same time practical are sliding or folding doors. They guarantee proper safety when moving and working in the kitchen.

Recently, quite often you can see kitchens with cabinets of the horizontal type. Such samples look spectacular, perfectly integrate into newfangled interiors and give the room an unconventional look. Hinged doors save space. Another positive point is the convenience of storing dishes and items for various purposes.

But horizontal placement has its own disadvantages. If the modules are too high, you need to reach to reach the objects that are in the depths. This does not mean that horizontal cabinets must be abandoned, but it is advisable to consider how to apply modifications of both forms - horizontal and vertical.

Modern cabinets for kitchens are made of various materials. They differ both in cost and in their parameters. Let's talk about the most popular options.

• Chipboard cabinets - one of the most affordable. A variety of style solutions, an extensive range of colors, affordable cost. These cabinets weigh a little, and therefore they can be installed on walls that can withstand light loads.

• A more progressive pattern - laminated chipboard (LDSP). Such cabinets are characterized by higher reliability and water resistance, they do not undergo deformation due to temperature jumps and fumes. Moreover, they look more beautiful than their unlaminated prototypes. Cost is also quite affordable.

• Plywood wall cabinets are more expensive, but they will also serve you for a long time.When looking for a cabinet made of plywood, look at how the varnish and paint have painted the surface. After all, their moisture resistance and service life depend on them specifically.

• Lockers finely divided fraction (MDF) can not be considered cheap, but in quality they overshadow all the samples. MDF is often practiced as a base for acrylic, glass, plastic coating.

• Lockers solid wood characterized by the highest quality, long service life and high price. They perfectly integrate into the most sophisticated interiors and for many years keep their impeccable appearance.

• Sometimes in shops you can see plastic or glass wall cabinets in the kitchen. You must be aware that they are not made entirely from these materials. The basis, as a rule, is MDF, and plastic and glass go exclusively to the facades - otherwise the furniture would come out too flimsy.

From different modules you can assemble a suitable headset structure. Of course, any manufacturer produces furniture sets with their own sizes and configurations. But there are certain standards that almost all furniture manufacturers adhere to in part.

The width of the modules, as well as the depth, can be different, but the standard value is 80 cm and can not be more than 90 centimeters. Otherwise, violations in the operation of the structure will begin. Shelves of this length will begin to sag, and the cabinet will begin to look after some time unpresentable.

Often, the dimensions are adjusted to the general module, so that the headsets cover the wall one hundred percent. Howbeit, the bulk of firms produce designs of several standard parameters.

• The height of the cabinets varies in typical values: 36, 72 and 96 cm. Modules with a height of 36 cm are considered small cabinets.
• Width: from 40 cm to 120 cm, proportional to the width of the modules produced by the enterprise.
• The typical depth of the cabinets is equivalent to 30 and 60 cm, this is enough to contain utensils and equipment, and such modules can even be built into a compact kitchen. However, many companies produce cabinets of greater depth, but less is no longer advisable; they will most likely become a decoration rather than a working product.

Anyone who has the opportunity to lay out for the kitchen, as for a small car, make an order for an individual style. The dimensions of all the details of the master are calculated based on the dimensions of the kitchen and customer requirements. There, any wall cupboard in the kitchen will become almost a work of art.

Wall end cabinets basically have the following parameters:

• the side walls of the wall end box parallel to the kitchen wall should be 60 cm;
• the side walls of the wall end box bordering adjacent modules should be 31.5 cm;
• the front part can be covered with a door or a facade 38 cm wide;
• the back is approximately 16.5 cm.

Hanging cabinets for the kitchen can vary in the exterior design. Although it is still more correct if they are made according to the design of the remaining pieces of furniture. Depending on the number and configuration of doors, wall cabinets can be systematized into several options.

• With swing open doors. Just samples of this design can mainly be seen in modern kitchens. They attract attention with their ease of implementation and practicality. Even when such doors fail, they are very easy to fix.

• With sliding doors. Such samples of wall cabinets will be primarily appreciated by the owners of small kitchens.To dissolve the door, you do not need to apply significant physical effort. Moreover, they are absolutely safe.

• With hinged doors. The main advantage of such modifications is ease of use. Everyone can open them with one hand.

• With folding doors. Wall cabinets of this model are not manufactured by all manufacturers. This is to some extent an exclusive version, which can be used in such kitchens, where there is an abundance of rounded shapes, sophisticated ornaments and bright patterns.

• You can completely abandon the door - in kitchens decorated in a modern style, preference is given specifically to open cabinets. Plus open structures - your utensils can play the role of the main decorative element.

There is absolutely no need for doors to be impervious. If you have a great service, why hide it behind a plastic (wooden) door? Install glass doors - they will add roominess to the room. The use of illumination will be another advantage when using glass doors. If the kitchen has only one window, then glass doors will add lighting.

Properly placed lights will provide an opportunity to create an atmosphere of comfort and peace. When choosing wall cabinets, the color of the kitchen set should be taken into account, which will affect not only your mood, but also your appetite. Warm colors (orange, yellow, red) increase appetite, cool (ultramarine), on the contrary, pacify it.

When going to the furniture salon behind a wall cupboard, you should clarify some issues in advance for yourself.

• Cabinet size. It depends on the area where you are thinking of hanging it, and the dimensions of the room.
• Carefully inspect all surfaces for chips, cracks.
• Doors should be firmly attached, quietly and easily open.
• Do not forget about the depth of the cabinet. It is different. You need to choose from the calculation of the size of the utensils that you will keep there.
• Think ahead to what height cabinets can suit you. Although you can hang and different. Low can be adapted for shelves.
• When choosing wall cabinets apart from the headset, compare them with the design of the room.
• Check the doors for evenness of fixation, so that there are no backlashes, distortions, and they open freely.

See how to install wall mounted kitchen cabinets in the next video.