Kitchen cupboards: varieties and selection criteria

The interior of the kitchen is often complemented by such a piece of furniture as a pencil case. This is a convenient and useful design, presented today in a large assortment. Usually in such cabinets they store all the items necessary in the kitchen. This furniture is not only a good storage, but also a harmonious addition to the headset.

A standard pencil case is a narrow furniture design made in the shape of a tall column. The model can be executed as a separate module or be part of a kitchen set. Despite the unusual parameters and compact placement in the kitchen, the purpose of the wardrobe is extensive. It can serve as a convenient place to store, as well as a design element in the interior.

A kitchen cupboard "cope" with many functions.

• Storage of dishes, any other kitchen utensils. A sufficient number of shelves makes it possible to place tea and dining sets on them, which the hosts rarely put on the table for no reason.
• Placement of household supplies, textiles. This category includes detergents for cleaning plumbing, detergents, napkins, tablecloths, towels, bedspreads.
• Location of large equipment. This can be a washing machine or dishwasher, usually these devices are placed in the section located at the bottom of the cabinet (it can be closed with a special external panel).
• If the design has a dedicated niche (at a level of 1-1.5 m from the floor), it will be possible to build an oven into it, it will be very convenient to cook in it.
• In the open niche, you can put a microwave oven.In furniture stores there are such models of pencil cases that are designed for built-in kitchen appliances.
• Placement of compact household appliances - toasters, slow cookers, bread machines, coffee makers and other similar devices.
• Storage of cans filled with spices, bulk goods - usually they are placed on the upper shelves of the cabinet, and containers with preservation are easily placed in the compartments below.
• Wine bottles are stored in designs with retractable niches.
• If you remove the wall in the back of the cabinet in places, it will be possible to hide pipes and meters well there.

In some cases, a pair of upper compartments remain unoccupied in pencil cases. Various decorations are placed there, and other space is allocated for a refrigerator. So he "hides" from prying eyes, without violating the stylistics of the interior. Taking away quite a bit of free space, pencil cases effectively and harmoniously fit into the atmosphere of the kitchen, made in any way.

Cases-cases are made of different materials. The cost of the finished product depends on this parameters. So, most often on sale there are inexpensive designs made of chipboard. Any furniture made of this material applies to the budget class and has a rustic, template design. If you want to add unique and original pieces of furniture to the kitchen interior, then this option will definitely not work.

Cases-cases made of this material are bad because hazardous components are present in the composition of the chipboard - formaldehyde resins. Under the influence of high temperatures, such furniture can emit harmful substances into the surrounding space. You can pick up products made from chipboard class E-1 or E-0 (new material). There are almost no formaldehydes in the content of such raw materials, and they are more environmentally friendly.

True, it is difficult to find furniture made from chipboard of specified safety classes on sale. In order not to run into deception by unscrupulous sellers who pretend to be toxic material for safe, It is necessary to request quality certificates.

The second most popular material in the manufacture of pencil cases is MDF. Products from it are more expensive, but they look more interesting and do not have a negative impact on people's health. If you carefully use furniture made of such material, it will last for many years.

On sale you can find cabinets made of MDF, made in different styles and colors. Popular designs, the surfaces of which mimic the more expensive, luxury materials of various colors.

But the most high-quality and durable material for the manufacture of pencil cases is natural wood. It makes very beautiful and solid furniture items that can transform the interior of the kitchen and make it luxurious. However, such products are expensive, especially if they were made from rare species.

Cabinets made of natural wood are not only very beautiful and durable. (Such furniture can be passed from generation to generation), but also environmentally friendly. They do not contain chemical compounds that can harm a person.

Natural wood wardrobes must be properly looked after. Since such furniture will be located in the kitchen, where the humidity is quite high, the pencil case must be treated with special protective compounds that will prevent the product from deteriorating under the influence of negative external factors. Temperature changes can also damage the wooden structure, therefore in no case should you leave it without such processing.

Natural wood needs to be protected from wood parasites. For this, special antiseptic agents are used. If you neglect their use, furniture can quickly become worthless. Many users are not satisfied with these features of natural wood furniture.

They make furniture and plastic. But this material is not the best solution for the kitchen. In such conditions, it will not last long, and modern plastic is often toxic. When buying furniture from it you must carefully read the accompanying documentation to be sure that you are purchasing a safe product.

Metal cases are a little less common. These are very reliable, heavy, strong and durable structures. They are presented in a large assortment. Such products are not suitable for all stylistic trends. Metal is an ideal solution for a modern style, but for classics, baroque, rococo or provence - this is not the best option.

The designs of pencil cases can be very different. Let's get to know the main ones better.

This is the most popular and common pencil case model. The speakers are spacious, they are tall and narrow. Inside such options there are many shelves on which it is possible to store many necessary items.

The column may be open, closed, single and double. Often these products are complemented by pull-out shelves, drawers. They often even contain perishable products.

Very popular column models with open shelveslocated at the top or in the middle of the structure. On these compartments, you can place various decor items, decorations suitable for the kitchen. In cabinets of this type, the lower part remains closed - there you can store things that you do not want or do not need to expose. You can also find completely open speaker modifications on sale, but they should probably be called shelving.

Furniture of this kind is often decorated with figurines, textile details, vases and other suitable elements.

If we are talking about organizing a small space, then it is worth considering the option of a corner cabinet-pencil case. This modular design makes it possible to create an aesthetic, comfortable and functional interior. Consider the main advantages of corner models:

• they gently smooth out all available corners, freeing up the useful space of the kitchen;
• have an impressive depth than the standard types of pencil cases;
• can be assembled from a certain number of modules.

Cases-cases for built-in appliances are no less in demand today. You can install in a module of sufficient height an oven, a microwave, a food processor and other similar elements. The result is a convenient workplace where everything you need will be at hand. In modern kitchen sets, the refrigerator can also be effectively hidden behind the front of the tall model of the pencil case.

In some cases, the interior of the kitchen is complemented by a whole block consisting of several tall cupboard cases. In application, such a design is functional and practical.

The selection of a pencil case should be approached as responsibly as possible. It’s important to keep track of to make this furniture unit perfect in size and design. The design should be combined with the rest of the headset, not standing out from the general ensemble.

Choosing a pencil case, you need to pay attention to such important parameters:

• the height of the product should be selected in accordance with the height of the entire furniture composition;
• the depth of the selected model should not be less than the depth of all other cabinets present in the room;
• high-quality, environmentally friendly and wear-resistant material from which the furniture is made will serve as a guarantee of its long service life.

You should initially determine what exactly you want to store in such a cabinet, how exactly you plan to use it. For example, if you want to allocate a place for an oven or microwave in a pencil case, then it’s better to buy a modern model designed for built-in appliances, rather than a simple column in which only textiles and utensils can be stored.

Due attention must be paid to product design. The case-pencil case should harmoniously fit into the interior of the kitchen. This applies not only to its design, but also to color. On sale you can find a great many models of cabinets of various colors. It is possible to choose the perfect solution for the kitchen and kitchen set of any color.

It is advisable to buy a pencil case made by a well-known and trusted manufacturer. Thus, you protect yourself from the purchase of low-quality furniture, which does not last long. It is worth contacting good furniture stores. When choosing your favorite model, you should familiarize yourself with quality certificates.

It’s not enough to choose a high-quality and beautiful pencil-case for the kitchen - it still needs to be placed in it correctly. Most often, narrow models are placed against the wall, with the edge of the kitchen set, visually starting or completing the furniture composition as a whole.

If the kitchen is small, it is recommended to place a wardrobe in a free corner. So you can save useful space of the room, avoiding the effect of a cluttered and uncomfortable room.

If you plan to purchase a pencil case and put it in the kitchen, then you should heed with some useful expert advice.

• No need to put such furniture between the hanging cabinets, otherwise the general geometry of the kitchen set will be violated.
• Pay attention to the condition of materials of structures when selecting them. There should not be any damage on the cabinet surface - chips, scratches or scuffs. The fittings must also be in perfect condition.
• If you can not find on sale furniture of suitable sizes, it is worth ordering a cabinet for individual orders. It will cost more, but it will fit perfectly into your kitchen.
• If you want to transform the interior of the kitchen, to add bright accents to it, then you can choose original closets, pencil cases, the facades of which are complemented by glass of different colors.
• In no case should you store food and household chemicals in one pencil case.
• On sale you can find designs whose facades are veneered. Such models must be operated very carefully - they are subject to mechanical damage, scratches and abrasions are clearly visible on them.

A pencil case is a useful and multifunctional piece of furniture that is very useful in the kitchen. Consider several successful interiors where such designs are present.

In a bright kitchen, a freestanding white or silver pencil-case with built-in appliances will look gorgeous. In this case, the kitchen set may differ from this piece of furniture in color. A pale brown, light furniture composition will be combined with the pencil case.

The cozy kitchen, designed in discreet milk tones, will be an excellent basis for a snow-white set in a classic style. In such an environment, a cabinet-high pencil-case with a refrigerator and other household appliances built into its structure will look great.

In the stylish kitchen, made in a modern style, the walls can be finished with white materials, and on the floor lay a large tile with a barely noticeable stone print. Against this background, a glossy set that combines purple and white colors will look great.A pencil case for a harmonious combination should be selected in purple tones, with built-in appliances.

See how to calculate the pencil case for built-in appliances in the kitchen in the next video.