Review of models of chests of drawers for the kitchen, tips for choosing

The kitchen is one of the most important rooms in any residential property. It personifies home comfort and warmth, and is also used for the cooking process. It must certainly contain special devices and interior items designed for storing dishes, food or small household appliances. Typically, full-fledged kitchen sets are used for these purposes, but their internal space may not be enough to accommodate all the items. In this case, you purchase a spacious chest of drawers for the kitchen, which can be made from different materials, have different purposes, sizes and other parameters. Therefore, it is important to choose a design that fits perfectly into the interior, is attractive, multifunctional and optimal in cost.

Purpose

Initially, it is important to decide for what purpose this furniture is purchased. It can be purchased for the kitchen for different purposes:

• storage of dishes, and it is recommended to equip the furniture with special convenient devices for installing glasses, plates or other items. This type of chest of drawers usually has large two compartments with high capacity;
• food contents - such a cabinet is certainly available with drawers, which can have different sizes and shapes. Each such compartment is used to store certain products, for example, the upper ones are for cereals, and the lower ones are for vegetables. Since products will be contained here, it is extremely important that the material from which it is made is environmentally friendly and does not absorb foreign odors;
• for installation of small household appliances. The design may lack partitions, since significant free space is required.

Often, even a kitchen buffet is chosen for storing baked goods and other sweets, and small children usually adore such furniture.

Although chests of drawers are usually designed to hold various items or products, it is imperative that they provide additional appeal. They must fit well into the interior and color scheme, so these parameters are certainly taken into account when choosing furniture.

Kinds

Depending on their purpose, chests of drawers come in different types. They differ in manufacturing material, configuration, shape and size:

1. A standard chest of drawers for storing dishes is usually made of moisture-resistant materials, equipped with trays, grids, special devices for supporting plates, cups, and drawers for cutlery. Such furniture is optimal if the family is large and the dishes do not fit in a standard kitchen set. Usually the top surface is used as a desktop or a place where household appliances are placed.
2. An interesting variety is the display chest. Previously, sideboards were used in this capacity. Now this furniture has changed, it has become more modern. Usually all its compartments are open and equipped with glass doors, so the model is used for storing attractive dishes, vases with sweets or fruits, and beautiful figurines. This variety is taller than the usual model and can be narrow or wide. Often serves as a decoration for a large kitchen.
3. The chest of drawers is used as an additional work surface. Can be installed in the middle of the room, dividing the room into zones. Crockery, utensils, cereals, and spices are stored inside.
4. A chest of drawers for vegetables is needed by families who prefer to buy a lot of food at once or store harvests from their dacha at home. Furniture purchased for this purpose must be made of safe material that does not absorb odors. It usually comes with large drawers.

When choosing a chest of drawers for the kitchen, you must first of all take into account its dimensions: if the dimensions of the furniture do not correspond to them, the room will be cramped and uncomfortable.

For storing dishes

Showcase

With table top

Chest of drawers

Varieties

The cabinet is available in numerous types, and all models differ in many parameters. Before purchasing a specific design, you should decide for what purposes it will be used, as well as what parameters it should have to make it truly convenient and comfortable to use.

For dishes

Often, a chest of drawers is specially purchased to accommodate the optimal amount of various utensils. When choosing it, the following features are taken into account:

• it can be equipped with a different number of drawers or produced without them, and in the first case small utensils such as cutlery, glasses or small plates are usually stored in it;
• on top of such a design it is allowed to install additional items that are certainly present in any kitchen, and often this space is used to install a toaster, coffee machine or other similar household appliance used almost every day;
• such a cabinet is sold complete with special racks and other devices that significantly simplify the process of storing various dishes, and there are also trays, so moisture from the dishes will not flow down the walls or bottom of the structure;
• Such a chest of drawers is created from materials that are highly resistant to moisture.

Typically, such a chest of drawers is purchased for the kitchen if a large family lives in the house, so the space of a standard kitchen set is not enough to comfortably and optimally place the necessary utensils in its compartments.

Chest of drawers

In another way it is called a sideboard. It is equipped with transparent or shaded glass doors. There is an opportunity to view the contents of such furniture, so it is usually used to store attractive dishes or arrange sweets, fruits or baked goods.

The features of this product include:

• it has an attractive appearance;
• matched to the style of the room;
• has small dimensions;
• characterized by low functionality and spaciousness, since the emphasis is on appearance;
• With the proper arrangement of various attractive objects in it, you can get a unique decoration of the room.

Some chests of drawers are not equipped with glass doors at all, so there are simply open shelves.

Table chest of drawers

This furniture performs several functions at once:

• used as a cabinet designed to store various items, dishes or products;
• Its upper part is used as a tabletop, so the cooking process and other actions that are certainly carried out in the kitchen are carried out on it.

Photos of such varieties can be viewed below, and they are truly considered one of the most multifunctional and convenient. Their upper part is represented by a standard tabletop, which is highly resistant to moisture or mechanical stress. This design is selected in such a way that its appearance ideally matches the existing kitchen unit and other interior items in the kitchen.

For storing vegetables

Many people prefer to store a large amount of vegetables in the house, and at the same time they may buy a cabinet specifically for this. Since food products will be stored, certain requirements are imposed on the item:

• the material from which it is created must be safe and environmentally friendly;
• the chest of drawers should not absorb foreign odors, otherwise it will quickly begin to smell unpleasant, so it will require urgent replacement;
• the size of the product must be sufficient to allow all the necessary vegetables to be placed in it, and it is desirable that there are several boxes of significant volume, and each compartment will be intended for storing different vegetables;
• There must certainly be ventilation holes to provide fresh air access to the vegetables, and it is also recommended that the entire kitchen be periodically well ventilated.

Such a cabinet can be installed not only in the kitchen, but even on the balcony, but in winter it is important that this room be heated.

Various chests of drawers can be chosen for storing vegetables, so they can be plastic, wooden or metal. Plastic structures are most often chosen, but it is necessary to make sure that the raw materials used are of high quality and completely free of any harmful components.

Vintage or postmodern?

When we hear about china chests, we involuntarily strain our minds and imagination to imagine this item. In the modern world, we are familiar with cabinets or shelves for dishes, built-in hanging modules in the kitchen. But a chest of drawers is associated with a place to store clothes, some valuables, or simply anything that has nowhere else to put it. But such a piece of furniture really exists, even if modern furniture makers have forgotten about it a little. And completely in vain! After all, it is chests of drawers that can radically change the interior and, as a result, the mood of your dining room, kitchen or even living room.

The style of execution of this piece of furniture provides ample opportunities for experimenting with the space of your rooms. Even in the hallway, a chest of drawers will look appropriate if it is free enough. The versatility of chests of drawers in recent years has returned them to their former glory and respect both among furniture makers and designers, and among buyers, connoisseurs of true furniture art. Quality workmanship as evidence of true art

There can be nothing worse than the mediocre implementation of a great idea. Unfortunately, in the furniture market (as in many other areas) this happens all the time. But “Furniture Salon” stands apart here - the requirements that we place on the quality of our products (in particular, chests of drawers) automatically take them from the rank of good to the category of the best.

We work with trusted manufacturers, the best craftsmen and designers from around the world to provide you with the opportunity to enjoy exclusive furniture. But our china chests are not only impeccably fitted parts, an even layer of varnish and the finest engraving. They are based on environmentally friendly materials: solid mahogany, which is responsible for creating a healthy atmosphere in your home. All these factors together make the decision to purchase this piece of furniture easier than ever before.

Manufacturing materials

The kitchen chest of drawers is produced by many companies, and a variety of materials are used to create it. The most popular designs are:

• natural wood - this material is environmentally friendly and optimal for installation in any residential area. Due to the ability of the material to “breathe”, excellent ventilation of the internal space of such a product is ensured. Additionally, wood products are considered durable and reliable. Pine and maple, as well as beech or cherry, are commonly used to create chests of drawers. The operational parameters of the product itself depend on the selected type of wood. If high strength is required, since the chest of drawers is intended for dishes, then it is desirable that it be made of beech. If it is not possible to allocate a lot of funds for the purchase, then a pine structure is chosen;
• Chipboard or MDF - these products are not considered very durable, but are affordable, and also have different unique colors and appearance. Before purchasing, you should make sure that there are no dangerous components in the composition;
• plastic - products are wear-resistant, durable and do not require special care. They are available in numerous colors, and can also have unusual designs and patterns, which allows you to choose the optimal designs for each style;
• metal - furniture made from this material is practical, stylish and multifunctional. But it may not fit into the kitchen, where people are trying to create a soft and comfortable environment;
• glass - such products are beautiful and sophisticated, so they become a decoration for any kitchen. Their photos can be seen below, and they go well with various kitchen sets.

Thus, when choosing a chest of drawers that is planned to be installed in the kitchen, the material of manufacture of this furniture will certainly be taken into account.

Wood

Chipboard

MDF

Metal

Plastic

Internal filling

Chests of drawers resemble a regular wardrobe or cabinet, but are more varied in design. The facades of such furniture themselves can be open, closed or combined. The first ones are convenient and are used in most models of chests of drawers. Closed designs come with drawers or separate compartments.

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Facades can be opaque or glass. To place dishes, a convenient option would be a door that folds forward with compartments for placing plates. To make the use of such furniture comfortable, each door should be 30–35 cm wide. Sometimes the doors are made sliding like a sliding wardrobe. Typically this compartment is located at the bottom. A similar system is used to save space in the room.

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The convenience of kitchen chests of drawers is also that they can have different internal contents:

1. At the top there are several small drawers for cutlery (sometimes there is only one). They may include pallets and division into compartments.
2. Tall drawers with bars are designed for storing pots or pans. Their design provides good ventilation.
3. Compartments for tableware may vary. Closable compartments with special dryers are more often used for everyday utensils. Festive services are placed on open shelves or under glass.
4. Additionally, the chest of drawers may have a holder for lids, grilles or special shelves for bottles. It is convenient if there are narrow compartments for spices.

Original designer chests of drawers, a combination of convenience and aesthetics

Traditional chests of drawers are mounted on legs. In addition to the classic options, height-adjustable screws are used, which is convenient for uneven floors. Such structures are often hidden under the base.

Posting rules

You can place the chest of drawers in different areas of the kitchen, so choose one of the options:

• along the wall where there is a kitchen unit. In this case, the product acts as a continuation of this design, so these designs should fit well with each other;
• in the corner of the room - this option is suitable for a small kitchen. If the upper surface of such a chest of drawers is not used for cooking, then it is not often required to be used, so installing it in a corner would be the right decision for any residential property owner;
• in the center of the room - this installation method is used extremely rarely, since in this case obstacles are created for normal movement around the kitchen. But if you choose an island layout for a large kitchen, then the chest of drawers can be used to create such an environment.

Thus, the installation location is determined by the owners of the premises themselves. If you choose an island chest of drawers, you should make sure that the back wall is attractive enough so that it will be clearly visible in the room.

Materials

When choosing a chest of drawers, it is important to pay attention to the material from which it is made. So, natural wood is considered the most popular. The array is good in all respects. It is safe, hypoallergenic, beautiful, reliable and durable. With wooden furniture, any interior will look luxurious and attractive. In addition, it is possible to choose a model in any style.

Budget options are products made from chipboard and MDF. But their appearance is significantly inferior to objects made of natural wood, although the choice of surface decor is quite large. MDF, unlike chipboard, is a more reliable material, and it is also environmentally friendly, since toxic substances and resins are not used in the production of boards.

For modern interiors, you can consider chest of drawers with elements made of glass, stone, plastic and metal. Such products look quite stylish and at the same time are not inferior in functionality to objects made of wood.

Since the kitchen is a room with high humidity and pollution, and temperature changes, increased requirements must be placed on furniture materials. It is better to treat chests of drawers made of wood with special impregnations or varnish to protect the surface from deformation. Items made from MDF will look more impressive if coated with enamel paint or veneer. But glass, metal and plastic are best suited for the kitchen in terms of wear resistance.

When purchasing furniture, you should pay attention to the following points:

1. Accessories and opening mechanisms. The reliability and durability of a product is determined not only by the quality of the material, but also by the reliability of the mechanisms. Drawers should slide out and close without much effort, not fall out and not make any extraneous noise during operation. Good modern fittings should ensure full extension of the drawer with subsequent adjustment when closing. The same applies to hinged facades.
2. Back wall. Most often, chests of drawers are placed close to the wall, and therefore a fiberboard sheet is used for the back wall. But in order for the structure to be reliable and the wall not to bend over time, its thickness must be at least 6 mm.
3. Appearance. When closed, the chest of drawers should not have any visible gaps or gaps between the drawers and fronts. The entire structure should look solid and neat.
4. Flaws. You should carefully examine not only the opening mechanisms, but also the surface of the product itself. Thus, the furniture should not have cracks, peeling coatings, potholes, chips or other damage. Otherwise, its durability cannot be guaranteed.

Nuances of choice

In the process of choosing a design, certain nuances are taken into account:

• environmental friendliness of materials used in the process of creating furniture;
• attractive appearance;
• good combination with other interior items in the room;
• reasonable cost;
• optimal capacity and functionality;
• ease of care.

Thus, kitchen chests of drawers are available in a large number of types, so it is important to understand all the varieties and make the right choice. This will make it possible to obtain an optimal design for this room that can easily cope with its purpose, has an attractive appearance and is resistant to various influence factors found specifically in the kitchen.

Why are chests of drawers attractive?

Chests of drawers designed for storing dishes are slightly different in design from the usual interior items in which clothes are stored. Unlike designs consisting of drawers located one below the other, they are additionally equipped with compartments with sliding or hinged doors.

White chest of drawers

Spacious, attractive and functional interior items are in demand in any apartment. They are often preferred by property owners who are tired of bulky cabinets, although a combination of these designs is also allowed. They are distinguished by their practicality, since, in addition to using them for their main purpose - for storing various things, it becomes possible to use their surface - a tabletop. Appliances, flowers, and decorative accessories can be installed on the chest of drawers. Models are available in which, for example, a television panel is built-in. It extends to the surface using a remote control.

Among the variety of furniture, a TV chest of drawers occupies a special place as a functional, practical and spacious design

In this way, the consumer can optimally use the usable space in the room. It is no coincidence that the name of the piece of furniture comes from a French word that translates as “comfortable.”

The internal filling of the chest of drawers, consisting of shelves and drawers, allows you to place a large number of items in it, from sets to vases and cutlery.

Internal filling of the chest of drawers

Chests of drawers can significantly decorate the surrounding space. Original models bring charm and comfort even to very modestly decorated interiors.

The cost of most models cannot be compared with other pieces of furniture. Owners of residential premises can install a functional and aesthetic product in their room by investing very little money in its purchase.

Wicker chests of drawers

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