It must combine two qualities - beauty and practicality. Beauty is an individual concept, which may not coincide with the ideas and advice of designers.

First of all, you should like your kitchen.

But, you see, without convenience and functionality, beauty can lose its charm. Therefore, arm yourself with a drawing, and we will move on to the tips.

1. 1. Don't rush to communicate(drainage, ventilation outlets, sockets) before installing the kitchen unit. To begin, take accurate measurements of your kitchen, think about what appliances you need, in what niches and places it will be located, and sketch out a few design ideas.
2. 2. If your kitchen is small in size, then the height of the room must be fully utilized, because:

• this increases the storage space for kitchen utensils;
• vertical lines will visually raise the ceiling;
• in such cabinets it is convenient to hide the air ducts from the hood, gas meters etc.

3. Have you heard of the work triangle? This is a somewhat outdated theory today, because... In addition to the refrigerator, sink and stove, other household appliances appeared. But its meaning is very relevant: the trajectory of your movement around the kitchen should be minimal

Suppose, in addition to the mentioned 3 points, you have a microwave, a juicer, a coffee maker and a food processor, and you use all of this daily and often. Now take a piece of paper and arrange all these items so that it is convenient for you to use them: imagine how you enter the kitchen to prepare something, and what are your main points of movement.

The main thing is that all 7 of your points are not on the same straight line - this is completely inconvenient. The most acceptable perimeter of our polygon is from 4 to 8 m. If the housewife is not cooking alone, this must also be taken into account and 2 such workers must be created geometric shapes in non-overlapping areas.

Having decided on the quantity, size and location household appliances, you can start choosing materials for your kitchen.

The second stage is the selection of materials

The most expensive, status-emphasizing materials for kitchen facades are natural wood and glass, which require certain care and careful handling.

Slightly lower in price is painted MDF, which is very popular today due to its compatibility with any style, various colors and textures - gloss, matte, veneered or wood-look.

The tabletop can be made:

• cheap but cheerful: made of laminated chipboard;
• more expensive – made of natural or artificial stone.

Let’s immediately make a reservation that the nuances of choosing material for kitchen countertop a lot and there is a separate article about it.

The third stage - choosing the type of headset and its contents

So, you have the exact dimensions, a photo of your dream kitchen found on the Internet, and you have already decided on the materials. What to look for when choosing a kitchen set?

1. 4. The key to a beautiful kitchen and high-quality design are proportions that are more perceptible to our eyes than you might think. The most acceptable sizes of drawers and furniture for comfort should be multiples of 15 cm (30, 45, 60, 75 cm);
2. 5. Don’t forget to calculate the distance from the kitchen unit to other pieces of furniture, taking into account the opening of cabinet doors;
3. 6. When choosing the color of the headset, you can follow the rule “dark bottom - light top”, or you can safely break it by doing the opposite, or use bright, saturated colors. The main thing is not to overload top part headset so that it does not look massive;
4. 7. Choosing between hinged doors and kitchen drawers, give preference to boxes, internal filling which you can immediately see without crawling halfway into the closet. It will be inconvenient to place a small drawer for spoons and forks in a larger drawer - in fact, each time you will have to perform a simple action twice that you could do once;
5. 8. You need to pay special attention to the choice of mechanisms with which cabinets and drawers will open. If automatic door closers are quite convenient, although unusual, then push-ups that do not open immediately and require effort when closing may be inconvenient for you. And other untested trend devices can quickly fail or turn out to be very non-functional. The lack of handles on cabinets or drawers can also create discomfort. Think about whether you should trust classic technological solutions;
6. 9. If you like a refrigerator built into the facade, please note that decorative overlay and the rack mounting take up space, and compared to a regular refrigerator, it is not very spacious, although it takes up the same space. The same can be said about any other built-in technology.

The light in the kitchen should be warm, because food seems most appetizing at a warm light temperature - and this technique is actively used in restaurants.

A tall faucet with a pull-out spout is ideal for filling vases, 3-liter jars, tall pots or even buckets, but it requires a sink with a deep bowl to avoid constant splashing.

Compact hood models may not be as efficient and productive as conventional ones.

You can install a special rail for a smartphone or a recipe book on the kitchen apron - this way you can follow the development of the plot of your favorite movie in more natural poses.

What is important during installation

The first thing I would like to recommend is personal presence during installation. Not only for the sake of control, but also in order to personally and promptly suggest this or that nuance to the masters. This is an order of magnitude more effective than making and voicing decisions over the phone.

The joints between the sink, work area and hob must be laminated - both outside and inside, preventing moisture or grease from entering.

Don't forget about the cutout for the gas hose near the stove or hob, about other necessary holes for wires or pipes. At the same time, cables from the stove, hood and other equipment must reach the outlet and not interfere with the opening and closing of cabinets. Perhaps it makes sense to discuss with the craftsmen the most convenient location of the sockets for you.

The vast majority of the above nuances are not new to companies that have been designing, manufacturing and installing kitchen sets for a long time (for example, this company). But now all these subtleties will be known to you.

We hope that our tips on designing, selecting and installing custom-made furniture will be useful to you and will help you create your ideal kitchen!

A modern kitchen allows you to create a space that meets the individual requirements of the owner. Before you start searching for the right kitchen unit, consider a few important questions:

• Does the premises need? If yes, then it must end before purchasing a kitchen set.
• Consider in detail the configuration and dimensions of future furniture, which should not occupy more than 20% of the room area.
• What appliances (including built-in and small household appliances) do you need and where will they be placed? Do I need to move pipes and sockets?
• How much space do you need to store dishes, food, and household supplies? Think about how you can functionally use the available space through corner cabinets, pull-out units, additional shelves, and additional mesh baskets.
• Think about where it will be located dinner Zone and what furniture is suitable for it. If space allows, you can put a large one round table and stationary chairs. In a small kitchen you can use a folding or retractable table, bar counter, stylish folding chairs.
• Are there any non-standard corners, ledges, or niches in the kitchen? How are you going to use them?

Once the budget has been calculated and general wishes for the future kitchen have been determined, you can move on to a detailed elaboration of the layout and selection of materials.

Features of the kitchen layout

L-shaped layout is convenient for functional separation kitchen space, maintaining the possibility of free movement and simultaneous placement of two cooks in the working triangle (storage area, washing area, cooking area).

This classic version for rooms whose shape is close to a square. Optimal use hard to reach areas in corner cabinets you can use pull-out multi-level systems.

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Suitable for rooms of sufficient size, square or rectangular, where it is necessary to place a large number of storage systems and kitchen appliances.

For comfortable use optimal length parallel lines of the kitchen should be at least one and a half and no more than two meters, and the connecting area between them should exceed 2.5 meters.

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Ideal for narrow rooms less than two meters wide and a total area of ​​6–12 square meters. For effective use The space under the countertop of the kitchen unit can accommodate built-in appliances, pull-out systems for dishes, and upper cabinets for dishes.

For dogs or cats, order a special feeder that extends from the lower base of the headset.

It is best to arrange objects in this order: refrigerator, work table, sink, second work table and stove. In small kitchens, a folding dining table is mounted on the opposite wall, thereby freeing up useful space.

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This layout can be considered for rooms with an area of ​​at least 20 square meters. In traditional island kitchens, a table with a sink or stove is placed in the middle, and in peninsular kitchens there is a bar counter in the center. But, of course, each owner decides for himself what functions to give to his island or peninsula.

The optimal size of a free-standing work area is a square with a side of 120 cm. Standard length peninsulas - 120–180 cm. Usually these are two or three kitchen modules 60 cm wide.

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This is the only way to use an elongated room as efficiently as possible. Suitable for kitchens with an area of ​​at least 9 square meters and a width of at least 2.5 meters. After installing the kitchen unit, the width of the passage should not be less than 120 cm.

If you're tired of handles, choose the Push to open system. The doors will respond to light touches and open silently and smoothly.

A convenient option is to place the stove and sink on one side of the kitchen, and the refrigerator on the opposite side. Or, for example, you can install a refrigerator with a sink on the left wall, and a stove with a cutting table on the right wall.

The only drawback of the two-row layout is the lack of a clearly defined dining area.

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How to choose material for a kitchen set

Kitchen body and facade

The most popular and budget materials for the kitchen today are MDF (fine fraction) and chipboard ( particle board). Both options allow you to produce a high-quality product that meets environmental standards.

A special seal for the plinth will prevent moisture and dust from getting under the kitchen furniture. It can be ordered together with the headset or purchased separately.

And yet, for facades and cases it is recommended to use MDF, which can be covered with plastic, veneer, enamel, acrylic or PVC film. This material is relatively inexpensive, its structure is as similar as possible to natural wood. And due to various impregnations and components, MDF has properties that are important for aggressive kitchen environments: good resistance to fungi and moisture resistance, excellent tolerance to high temperatures.

By the way, about temperatures. Be sure to leave 2.5 cm gaps between the stove (does not apply to built-in appliances, which are equipped with a special cooling system) and adjacent kitchen modules. This will improve ventilation and protect the headset. The resulting gap can be closed with special pads.

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Glossy facades look very impressive, but quickly become covered with fingerprints and require daily care. Give preference to matte surfaces.

If you have chosen a kitchen with non-standard or expensive facades, then when receiving your order, play it safe and be sure to check their quantity, size and curvature. Even if company representatives assure that everything is in order in perfect order. After you sign the documents confirming receipt of the kitchen, it will be difficult to prove the existence of a defect.

Tabletop

For work surfaces it is better to choose a tabletop 6–10 cm thick, and for dining tables 4 cm is enough.

Remember that the load on the tabletop should not exceed 23 kg.

Most practical material will become an artificial stone. It is much lighter and more economical than natural analogues, but no less durable. Artificial stone allows you to imitate any type of rock and create smooth countertops of a wide variety of shapes without visible joints or seams.

Kitchen apron

The apron protects the walls of the work area from moisture, splashes of grease, burning and other types of pollution. The average height of the apron is 48–60 cm. The ideal material in terms of price, quality and durability is ceramics, which will last you for several decades.

If your budget is limited, you can buy an inexpensive kitchen set in pastel colors, and choose the most effective premium apron as a design accent. It will add zest to the interior.

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How to rationally use kitchen space

The most appropriate option for the kitchen is a spacious wall cabinet with a folding door that opens upward. In this model you can place a dryer, shelves for storing food and dishes.

If the kitchen has interior partitions made of plasterboard, they are unlikely to support the weight of the cabinets. But the roof rails with hooks, mesh shelves, holders for glasses and paper towels are fine.

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Use drawers and baskets that can be equipped with a thoughtful system of accessories for neat storage of small items.

An excellent solution is corner drawers that run diagonally to the far corner of the wall. They hold three times more items than regular boxes due to their unique design.

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Your set will last much longer if the table drawers are made using metaboxes (metal sides). Chipboard boxes will quickly deteriorate due to moisture and the heaviness of the dishes.

Install systems with a carousel in the corner cabinet - shelves that rotate around a rigidly fixed vertical rod. This will save usable space and make it much easier to store dishes in hard-to-reach places.

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How can you save money when buying a kitchen?

• Kitchens in the modern style with smooth, laconic facades are much cheaper than classics with complex finishes, grilles and stained glass inserts.
• A standard kitchen, not made to order, is 25–30% cheaper.
• Carefully calculate the width of the cabinets you need. For example, a kitchen module 80 cm wide will be 5–10% cheaper than two 40 cm cabinets. Use free interactive programs to create a kitchen design and calculate the cost of furniture.
• Modules with one hinged door are cheaper than those with two.
• Cabinets with a standard height of 60 cm are 10–20% cheaper than modules with a height of 72 or 92 cm.
• Give up some of the expensive wall cabinets, diluting them with shelves and comfortable and spacious tables.
• Keep an eye on the promotions of major kitchen furniture manufacturers. Websites often feature headsets that can be purchased at a special price. Sometimes the discount can reach 60–70%. By the way, you can also buy an inexpensive kitchen from a stand at furniture exhibitions.
• Place high-quality, reliable and convenient fittings on those cabinets that you will use most often. Expensive guides can be placed on the heaviest and deepest drawers for pots, pans and groceries. For everything else, you can choose cheaper options.
• You don't have to buy expensive handles for kitchen furniture. The main thing is that they are galvanized.
• You shouldn’t buy a kitchen with all the appliances at once. Devices purchased separately will cost on average 30% less. In addition, you can choose the desired package.
• Have you thought through all the details of your future kitchen set? Don't rush to order it. To begin, ask several companies to calculate the cost and draw up detailed specifications for the kitchen. Take your time and look for reviews about kitchen set manufacturers. Carefully read the contract in a calm home environment, find out all the nuances.

What to remember when concluding a contract

• The contract must be accompanied by a specification indicating the article numbers, sizes and costs of all kitchen elements.
• A sketch of the kitchen set with the signature of the manager who compiled the design project is also an integral part of the contract.
• When purchasing a kitchen, ask sales receipt and keep it throughout warranty period(usually within two years).
• The contract must indicate the timing of furniture production and the amount of penalties in case of delay.
• Conclude a separate legal document for the installation and installation of kitchen units in order to be able to hold the company (store) accountable. Be sure to check whether the installation price includes connecting a sink, mixer, or hood. Ask if the company has service department to fulfill warranty and post-warranty obligations.
• If the company (shop) hires individuals, find out who will bear warranty obligations if the assembler does not communicate or damage was caused during the installation of the kitchen (for example, neighbors were flooded due to a burst pipe).

Are you satisfied with everything? Then congratulations in advance on purchasing a new one that will serve you for many years!

To sacrifice these principles in order to maintain or emphasize the merits of a room means creating problems for yourself for many years. Furniture in the kitchen rarely changes, so its choice should be approached with the utmost seriousness. Many apartment owners cannot decide which kitchen will be the best choice - ready-made option or made to order. There is no universal answer to this question; it all depends not only on the established budget and preferences in style and materials, but also on the characteristics of the room. We'll look at the pros and cons of both options to determine which one is preferable.

Ready-made kitchen or to order: pricing policy

Many people think that custom-made kitchens are a luxury that not everyone can afford. However, it all depends on the materials used, fittings, design and, of course, the manufacturer. For example, standard models, which people often choose, will cost much less than exclusive options. To create something unusual, you will need a special design project, visualization, development additional elements. All this will entail additional expenses and, accordingly, will increase the amount of expenses. But standard models can compete in price with kitchens widely available in stores. Here you should pay attention to the quality of workmanship, the materials used and, of course, the manufacturer’s warranty. U various companies prices for furniture manufacturing can vary greatly.

For example, we live in St. Petersburg and not long ago we were looking for someone in our city that provides a custom kitchen service in St. Petersburg. We found a wide variety of offers starting from 8,000 rubles per linear meter. Our kitchen is 3 meters long, so the most a budget option a custom-made kitchen cost us 24,000 rubles. The maximum price that was offered to us was about 4 million rubles, and we think that this is far from the limit. As for ready-made kitchens, their cost for our sizes starts from 15,000 rubles, but they look much worse than the cheapest custom-made kitchens.

Ready-made kitchens also vary significantly in price. The simplest economy-class kitchens can be found in most furniture stores, as well as in markets. As a rule, the quality of such models is not ideal, the cheapest materials are used, and the choice of colors is very limited. The most budget option is a standard kitchen purchased in a store. The low price is formed thanks to a large number standard sets of kitchen furniture, wholesale purchases and the simplest materials.

However, in many furniture centers you can find ready-made kitchens, the price of which is amazing in the number of zeros. This amount is explained by expensive materials and exclusive design, but a noticeable part of it is a tribute to the famous brand, the foreign manufacturer of this kitchen.

Ready-made kitchen or custom-made: functionality

It is worth noting that ready-made kitchens are designed according to all standards and rules and are aimed at the average person. For some they are perfect, but for others they are not suitable at all. Buying such a kitchen will save you from unnecessary planning and arranging furniture; you don’t have to be afraid of making a mistake with the position of the work surface relative to the hob or drawers with utensils. The designers who developed ready-made kitchens took into account all the important points, provided everything from the handle to the pull-out mechanism, and even thought through little things like dividers for cutlery. However, you will encounter standard width and depth cabinets and shelves, limited choice of models and colors. If we're talking about about modular kitchen furniture, then you will be able to swap certain elements and assemble your kitchen according to the principle of a designer, but the number of “parts” will be small.

Custom kitchens give full scope to your imagination. If you want to place the boxes “here”, then they will definitely end up there. But it's worth remembering that independent design kitchens are a big responsibility, your expectations may not coincide at all with what you get. However, each company engaged in the manufacture of custom kitchens has its own in-house designer who will help create the ideal project that suits you, but does not violate the basic principles and meets all fire safety requirements.

The convenience of such kitchens is that not all people are like the “average”. So, for example, you you can choose your individual kitchen height. This aspect is especially relevant for people of short or tall stature who simply do not feel comfortable preparing food in a kitchen of standard height. Also, every person has your preferences for filling the kitchen. Some people don’t see the need for an oven, others prefer it to be located directly under the hob, while others prefer it to be located at arm level in a kitchen cabinet. You can create the ideal kitchen of your dreams only by making it to order, taking into account all the little details that are important to you, as well as the features of preparing dishes.

Ready-made kitchen or to order: materials

Many stores selling ready-made kitchens provide various certificates confirming the quality of their products. Well-known brands that have gained popularity in the market are in demand not because of certificates, but because of fashion and numerous positive reviews. However, this does not mean that custom-made kitchens will be made worse than ready-made ones. A lot depends on the materials from which the kitchen is made.

The cheapest materials will already lose their attractiveness in 2-3 years. appearance. The point is that such low price justifies the corresponding quality. Natural wood will last a very long time both in a ready-made kitchen and in a custom-made one.

The fittings deserve special attention, the quality of which determines how many times you can open a cabinet door or pull out a drawer.

The problem that many buyers of ready-made kitchens face is that the model they choose is made from materials that are not suitable for them. Accordingly, the problem arises - to purchase a kitchen of the chosen design or to give preference to a model made from a suitable material.

Buyers of custom-made kitchens do not have such difficulties; the chosen design can be implemented using all materials available to the manufacturer.

Since ancient times, the concept of “home” has been associated with the kitchen. And the very first “houses” were the fencing of the hearth. In many families, even now, the kitchen is the most important room in the house, in which they not only cook and dine, but in the evenings they have conversations over a cup of tea, receive guests, and discuss family matters. Therefore, many of us make a lot of effort to ensure that this room in the house (apartment) is not only cozy, but also convenient for cooking. If you are still planning how to equip this center of your home or have decided to change the decor in the kitchen (Western experts suggest changing the decor every 5-6 years to combat stress and monotony), then listen to the following advice.
To create your dream kitchen, first of all, carefully consider the layout of the room. the main objective- this is comfort and functionality. Every item in the kitchen interior should be comfortable and optimal. Studies have shown that if the kitchen is not properly arranged, the housewife can walk several kilometers moving from the refrigerator to the stove, sink, and table. Endless returns, bending, squats, and the very process of cooking and washing dishes will take a lot of time and effort.
The kitchen is usually divided into three zones: the work area, the dining area, and the passage area. The heart of the kitchen is work zone. This is where food is stored, tables for cooking, a stove, a refrigerator, and a sink are installed. All items must be arranged so that it is convenient to prepare food; from the desktop you can quickly reach the stove, sink and other surfaces and appliances. It’s good if these items are located along one continuous line, but there must be at least 50 cm of tabletop between them. Moreover, it is better to place the dishwasher, sink and waste container in the central part or closer to the refrigerator, since food and dishes are constantly washed or rinsed. To save space, the equipment can be built into the headset; of course, it will cost a little more, but it will take up little space.
Before you start choosing a kitchen set, decide on the goals and purpose of your kitchen. If you do not spend much time cooking, then the kitchen can be decorated in a minimalist style (only the most necessary items are placed). If your family is large and you have to spend a lot of time preparing dishes in the kitchen, then kitchen furniture should not only be beautiful, but also as functional and spacious as possible. Please ensure that appliances and furniture do not interfere with each other, do not block the passage, or create a dangerous neighborhood.
First of all, take a tape measure and measure your kitchen, draw its plan, indicating on it the location of doors, windows, communications, and other elements. Think about where it is more convenient for you to place a work surface, a dining table or a bar counter. Analyze for what purposes you will need each cabinet and drawer. It is believed that in the lower tier of kitchen furniture it is better to place not cabinets with doors, but drawers and swivel systems in which it is convenient to store pots, dishes, and cutlery. Trays and baking sheets can be conveniently stored in the baseboard drawer under the base cabinet. Suitable for storing food and equipment tall cabinets(closets) - dominants. To prevent them from breaking the work surface, place them on the edge. In such a cabinet you can build in an oven, grill, and place pull-out baskets for storing food.
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Currently, on the furniture market, even the most extravagant buyer will find the set he needs. The most popular kitchen units are modular systems. Different sizes modules help to form a set the right size, and over time, the modules can be swapped, creating a new environment.