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Kitchen furniture: basic parameters and characteristics

The kitchen is the room where the hostess spends a lot of time, the whole family gathers for lunch and dinner, guests are welcomed with whom they spend time with a cup of tea. This is an integral part of any apartment or house, so the furniture in the kitchen should be functional, concise, practical and at the same time very attractive in terms of design.

Kitchen material

To understand what material to choose the environment for the kitchen, you need to know the basic requirements for the facades of the structure. So, the material for the facades should be:
  • moisture resistant, this requirement is especially relevant for the headset element, which is hung over the stove, in the absence of hoods;
  • durable, not subject to mechanical damage;
  • attractive;
  • be resistant to absorb odors and moisture.
Before choosing a material for manufacturing, having studied the catalog, you need to take into account all the characteristics of a particular material. There are many offers on the market, the material for the manufacture of kitchen sets can be:
  • solid wood is the most expensive material, but at the same time the most durable and environmentally friendly;
  • MDF is a fairly popular material, the cost of which is an order of magnitude lower than the first option;
  • Chipboard - a material that is often used to make kitchen sets;
  • Particleboard is the cheapest material, but it is rarely used, since its strength characteristics are very low.

Types of kitchen furniture

The kitchen interior is very different from the design of furniture in other rooms of the apartment. For example, there are two types of kitchen cabinets - floor and wall, and they are very different from those in the hall or children's room. Floor cabinets are specific, if you consider the cabinet under the sink, it is very different from the nightstand in which the dishes or appliances are stored. Wall-mounted kitchen cabinets can have a diverse design of facades, for example, inserts from various types of glass are used for beauty. Before buying a kitchen headset, you need to compare different designs.

Distinctive features

A variety of kitchen sets is amazing.To understand the use and purpose of the classification of interior items will help. Before making a choice, you need to consider the types of construction, a stylistic solution. There are three types of product bundle:
  • piece;
  • kits;
  • headsets.
Single elements in the interior of the kitchen are used very rarely, usually it is antique furniture or exclusive products. All other cabinets, cabinets are sets. Headsets are pieces of furniture assembled in a single ensemble.

Styles

Kitchen furniture, like all other interior items, varies in style:
  • minimalism - simple, concise facades, in most cases, light shades, and a simple layout. They are installed in the kitchens of small-sized apartments, as they can visually expand the space;
  • country - a style that combines the simplicity of textile design and the intricacy of the forged interior and stone. In such an interior, rustic themes prevail;
  • modern - the predominance of glass surfaces and good, expensive equipment. There is nothing superfluous in this interior;
  • loft is a combination of several styles, along with modern technology there is an industrial note in the design.

Kitchen Furniture Configuration

Varieties of headsets make it possible to choose any type of furniture for the kitchen, for example:
  • Classic direct kitchen - a set of elements that are located on one wall. Often this type of furniture is made of solid wood or MDF with various inserts and carvings.
  • Corner kitchen - the design used in rooms with a small area is ergonomic and versatile. The cooking and eating area is nearby. This type of headset is very roomy, which is an indisputable advantage.
  • U-shaped kit - this headset can be installed in a room with a large area. A convenient set of furniture with plenty of space not only for storing kitchen items, but also for cooking.
  • Two-line - applicable only in the large kitchen, which is connected to the dining room. A distinctive feature of these headsets is a lot of cabinets for storage and household appliances.
There is a huge assortment of kitchen furniture on the market and a person with even the most sophisticated taste can choose the right set.

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