Retractable baskets for the kitchen: features, types and choices

Currently, many housewives install various pull-out baskets in their kitchens. Such compartments can be used to store all kinds of food. Today we’ll talk about what models of sliding kitchen cabinets exist, and what they are most often made of.

Such baskets combine the function of a convenient drawer and a bulk container for storing food. Often clean cutlery is placed in these compartments.

Kitchen drawers can be installed in the cabinets of the headset. And to do this is permissible in several levels. The design of such compartments is usually latticed. It has a significant height of the side walls.

The main task of such items in the kitchen is to maximize the unloading of space. After all these storage sections can accommodate a large amount of all necessary utensils, which should always be at hand, while not cluttering everything around.

Today in stores you can find a considerable number of different types of such pull-out kitchen baskets.

• Wicker baskets. They are made of interwoven rods with a diameter of several millimeters. These baskets provide good air circulation, so they are great for long-term storage of vegetables and fruits. Most often they are equipped with a special sliding system on casters.

• Metal compartments. They can be mesh. In this case, they are made by welding and give them a lattice shape. In this case, the finished product must be covered with a special polymer substance, which protects it from the formation of rust. The metal also includes elbow-type structures. They have the appearance of a seamless container made of stainless steel sheet.

• Baskets with a retractable mechanism. These designs are equipped with small rollers that allow you to fully roll out the basket. The retractable mechanism has a lower and an upper guide. Such containers may be wide and horizontal or narrow and vertical.

• Carousel systems. This type is used for storing cutlery in corner kitchen cabinets. Such a container has a vertical axial strut to which mesh pallets are attached.

• Retractable system for beveled models. Such baskets are installed on kitchen sets with beveled corners. Most often they are used to store detergents and glass, plastic bottles ..

• Roll-out. These types are interlocked with doors, which are also front panels. These models fit perfectly into the overall design of the kitchen. When opening such a container, a person gains access immediately to the entire shelf

The sliding fittings of such kitchen compartments necessarily have a special movable mechanism. Often in rotary systems, roller guides are installed. They are considered the most simple and budget option.

One roller guide is fixed on the inside of the basket. The second part is installed on the sliding part of the product. During installation, they are fastened together, which ensures the presence of a movable mechanism. It should be borne in mind that such systems will not be able to withstand too much load (no more than 20-25 kilograms).

There are also ball guides. They have a telescopic view of the opening. As it opens, the mechanism increases its length, and when closed, it decreases.

A similar design works with the help of one-piece fittings, in which one edge is fixed on the pull-out section, and the other is mounted on the inside of the basket. This technology allows you to make the capacity as capacious as possible.

Ball structures are almost silent during operation. And also it is often equipped with a special door closer system, which allows you to make the opening and closing process completely silent.

Another optimal option for such baskets is the metabox. In this case, the guides are not only on the sides, but also on the bottom. This technology allows the tank to withstand significant weight and ensure silent operation.

Currently, you can find accessories with electric drive. In this case, the box opens and closes with the help of a small motor. But such models will cost much more than standard models.

Kitchen drawers are made from a variety of materials. Today you can find models made of high strength stainless steel. As a rule, it is from it that lattice varieties of containers are made. Some varieties are made from solid steel sheets. But at the same time, you should choose products with a special coating that does not allow rust to form.

There are models whose walls are made of a metal base, and the bottom is made of another material. In this case, plastic or wood is often used.This can significantly reduce the noise when folding dishes in the basket.

The best option is considered to be products made from particleboard or MDF panels. If the kitchen is made of natural wood, then it is better to choose drawers from the same material so that they fit well into the overall interior of the room.

Some models are completely made of wicker wood. Such products look the most aesthetically pleasing in the interior. Sometimes a tree is covered with various decorative paints. The material decorated with "antique" looks interesting.

The sizes of drawers can vary greatly. Small systems for storing glass and plastic bottles have a width of about 9-10 cm, and their height can be 50-60 cm.

Today they produce tall columns-carousels with pallets of various shapes. These models can have a height of 600-900 mm. As a rule, it can be regulated. Often such models are made with round shelves, the diameter of each of them can reach 300-500 mm.

Before buying a suitable model for such a basket, it is worth considering some parameters. So, first you need to decide what the product will be used for. High vertical boxes are better for bottles, for dishes it is worth choosing horizontal and wide products.

Pay attention to the sliding fittings, as this particular part is considered the most vulnerable spot in the product. It is recommended to choose boxes with a mechanism made of stainless steel with a thickness of more than one millimeter.

The main thing is that all guide structures work smoothly and easily. And also keep in mind that fasteners should not creak when opening and closing. If there is noise, then the model has weak mounts.

Before buying, do not forget to visually check the evenness of all sections. The product must not be skewed. They will lead to quick wear of parts.

Consider the material from which the basket is made. Often sections are made from MDF and particleboard panels. In this case, carefully check their surface. It should be completely smooth, without protruding defects.

It should take into account the approximate layout of the kitchen. If you have a small kitchen, then the corner models of baskets will be the best option. They can fit perfectly into the overall interior.

If you have a large kitchen, then it is permissible to place several separate sections at once for storing dishes and products. But in this case, a small distance should be made between them so that they can freely open and close without interfering with each other.

An overview of the kitchen drawers can be found in the video below.