Height of kitchen cabinets: what happens and how to calculate correctly?

The kitchen is the center of the whole house, it is there that many spend most of their time, not without reason is the most attractive place in the whole house. The kitchen should be not only beautiful, but also comfortable and functional. Many when buying a kitchen set do not pay attention to a number of important points that provide usability. If you look at the whole picture as a whole, the furniture is adjusted to the size of the kitchen. This means that you can choose not only your favorite design, but also simulate it so that the whole family that will use the headset is comfortable. The convenience of the kitchen lies in its dimensions: height, width and depth. Let's consider in the article how to calculate all this correctly, find out which models are standard and which are classic.

To understand the size, first you need to talk about the existing types of kitchen sets. All furniture is divided into four main groups.

Standard cabinet furniture, which is in every house, apartment and kitchen. This is an integral part, the basis of the entire space, because usually countertops are installed on floor cabinets, combining design. And then household appliances are placed on the surface. Such cabinets are designed to store large and bulky dishes, pots and pans, household chemicals, some large cans (with jams or honey) or any household waste.

This is a more practical option. In addition to the standard hanging dryer above the sink, now these cabinets are assigned a more practical character. For example, they cover the hood or pipes that can not be blocked by an additional wall. They hide counters that need constant access.

It can be either mounted or outdoor. Moreover, it can combine both. Case-cabinet is installed on special legs, like all floor furniture. It is designed to store food, dishes or household chemicals.

This is a great place to store if properly beaten. Due to the fact that often kitchens are small, every centimeter and corner carries a large supply of space, so corner cabinets are an integral part of modular furniture.

Yes, much depends on color, suitable style, material - this plays a role to satisfy aesthetic qualities. But the most important thing in choosing cabinet furniture is its potential and functionality. These two points cannot be replaced with color, material or style.

In order not to be mistaken with the choice and size of the kitchen set, It is worth remembering such moments as:

• man's height;
• ceiling height in the kitchen.

Dimensions are a very important part when choosing a kitchen set. This moment should not be ignored or neglected, because it depends on how convenient it will be to use furniture, as well as its functionality and suitability. First, pay attention to the height of the ceilings. This will help determine the height of the cabinet and tell you at what distance it will need to be hung. Pay attention to the presence of space above the cabinet surface and under the ceiling, because if the dimensions of the cabinet are small, then it will probably look out of place, there will be too much space to the ceiling. And this only means that dust will often accumulate there.

In order to correctly calculate the height at which to place the wall cabinet, you need to take into account the growth of all family members. It is important that all family members are comfortable using furniture. In this case, the average (standard) sizes are used. But still, each person is individual, so the ideal size should be such that the middle shelf is at eye level.

There is a classic option - the distance at which any products are hung from the floor, namely:

• if your height is 160-170 cm, then the lower shelf should be located at a height of 150 cm from the floor;
• if the height is 175-180 cm, then the distance should correspond to 155 cm;
• if height is 185 cm, then the ideal height will be 160 cm.

Do not forget about the presence of pipes and hoods, as they affect the depth of the cabinets. Sometimes, because of this, it is necessary to change the whole design, and other cabinets increase in size. There is nothing wrong with that, but for small rooms, cabinets that are too deep in size will look massive. And so the standard size system is used - from 70 to 90 cm. The depth according to the standard does not exceed 30–40 cm. The maximum distance between the lower and upper cabinets reaches up to 70 cm. But still, basically all the parameters are individual.

The sizes of the lower cabinets are also calculated based on the growth of a person, since they usually have to cook on the surface. If the countertop is too low, then cutting something will be too uncomfortable. If the distance from the floor is too high, you will feel discomfort. The facades of the cabinets should be approximately 5–10 cm smaller than the countertop. There should also be an indent from the wall approximately 5–10 cm from the back, since pipes, wires or cable channels can pass along the wall.

The height of the lower cabinets is 70 cm, not including the legs and countertops. That is, in the full version, taking into account the fully twisted legs and countertops, the height will turn out from about 92 to 95 cm. All this is designed specifically for adjustment to increase or, conversely, reduce the height of the cabinet. Such models usually come standard from factories and plants. But custom masters also resort to this simple option.

There are models with a solid frame without legs, that is, the length of the walls is 82, 85, 86 or 90 cm. Such models are often made to order, because with a worktop, which is usually made with a thickness of 25 to 40 mm, the depth of the working surface is 50–65 cm. But in individual orders it can reach 90 cm. On average, the length is approximately the same.

The standard width for pencil cases is approximately 30 to 50 cm, and for double-leaf structures - from 55 to 100 cm. The depth of the cabinet itself should not exceed 45 cm and the box size is 44 cm. But if the modules are custom-made, then the parameters and depth can vary, as well as the number of drawers and shelves. If the area of ​​the room is small, then it is worth choosing narrower models that are suitable for space, will not impede movement or somehow interfere.

Corner models, if they are not custom-made, have the following dimensions:

• side walls - 30 cm;
• front and back - 60 cm each;
• the front section is 38–40 cm;
• back cut - 16 cm.

Now, knowing what features and sizes have certain kitchen sets, you can safely start searching for the modules suitable for you. But for starters, you still need to measure not only the area of ​​the room, but also approximately “arrange” the lockers in their intended places. This will help you navigate in space, clearly show where it will be necessary to make outlets, and where empty cabinets will be located (for hoods, for example) or where the sink will stand.

See the following video for standard sizes of kitchen furniture.