Choosing a kitchen: features and characteristics

A kitchen set is that furniture that you should not save on buying. In the kitchen we cook, eat, receive guests, read, watch TV, sometimes work, so here you need to install a stylish headset that will be convenient to use. However, in order for the headset to organically fit into the interior, it must be in harmony with the color of the walls, floor and ceiling.

Choose material

All kitchen sets can be classified by type of materials from which the body and facades are made. Today, kitchens are made from:

solid wood;
Chipboard;
MDF;
plastic.

Solid wood is the most expensive, but also perhaps the most beautiful material. Kitchens made of wood look elegant and status. In modern catalogs, quite often you can see the interiors of kitchens in rich houses, where headsets made of solid wood are installed. This material is also loved for its environmental friendliness and safety. A good tree is not “afraid” of moisture and temperature changes. If the headset is made of a low-quality array, then it can be “led” and cracks will go along it. The most popular material option for a kitchen unit is chipboard - a chipboard coated with a laminate. Particleboard kitchens are cheap and, compared to natural wood, have a not-so-profitable appearance. This material does not deteriorate when exposed to moisture and aggressive detergents. However, over time, the top layer begins to exfoliate, which spoils the overall look. MDF boards are made of wood chips, which is poured with a special composition containing resin. MDF, like solid wood, is an environmentally friendly material, which is important for the kitchen. The cost of the headset depends on what the plate is covered with: paint, film or plastic. In modern kitchens, the body can be made of chipboard, and the facades of plastic. This is a durable material that is not afraid of high temperatures and moisture. The color palette is diverse, so you can install a kitchen set made of plastic of any shade.

Ageless Classics

Solid wood is used to make kitchens in classic styles:

English
italian
country;
Provence and others.

For the manufacture of such a headset, not all varieties of wood are suitable, it is better to choose hardwoods:

oak;
ash;
hornbeam;
beech;
maple.

This wood has a spectacular texture and is not afraid of mechanical influences. Each kitchen has its own characteristics, but all classic headsets have common features:

the presence of metal pens with ceramic inserts;
stone countertop;
blind carved facades;
facades with a wooden lattice;
ivory hood;
carved shelves with balustrades.

The choice of color for the headset depends on which style you choose. For English, a set of dark brown wood with laconic handles in copper is suitable. For country or Provence - a set of natural wood, coated with turquoise, cream, lilac, olive paint. Handles can be decorated with ceramic inserts that depict lavender, cornflowers or roses. A kitchen set in Italian style in pastel colors will go well with a mosaic worktop.

Modern styles

Headsets with glossy, plastic surfaces are suitable for kitchens in the style of:

Art Nouveau;
high tech;
techno
minimalism.

For kitchens, these contemporary styles are characterized by:

lack of decorative elements;
the presence of chrome steel parts;
simplicity of forms;
discreet color palette.

So, the Art Nouveau kitchen can be made of wood MDF, have chrome handles and white glossy surfaces. This interior will be decorated with a massive steel hood. The techno style is also characterized by the presence of a large amount of metal in the kitchen interior. Plumbing, an extractor fan, a chandelier, legs of chairs, corners of cases - all this is made of chrome steel. Fonts with glossy facades of white, black and red colors will ideally fit into the modern-style kitchen interiors. If you get acquainted with the reviews of fashion designers, you can make sure that these headsets are themselves an adornment of the interior, so the presence of additional colors and decorative elements is not required. In kitchens in the style of minimalism, it is recommended to install headsets on the doors of which there are no handles, and they open with a light touch. It is not easy to choose a kitchen set, because their range is huge. Lovers of classics will definitely like kitchens made of natural wood, those who prefer contemporary art - their MDF headsets with glossy facades of bright colors. It is important that the headset is made of high-quality materials that are not afraid of moisture, temperature and mechanical stress.