Kitchen cabinet - features and purpose
A pencil case in the kitchen makes it more functional.
Judging by numerous photos, kitchen pencil cases always look stylish, regardless of the interior design. They are considered a classic option. Every woman will be able to appreciate the functionality and practicality of this piece of furniture. Its main features and advantages include:
- Functionality. In such a cabinet you can place various products. It can accommodate pots, plates, frying pans, teapots or cups. A cabinet for storing spices or equipment is perfect. You can build a microwave or refrigerator into it.
- Rational organization of the premises. A correctly selected model has ergonomic properties. The use of such a product will ensure comfortable organization of the kitchen space.
- Small sizes. A tall pencil case will take up little space in the kitchen. It can be placed in any suitable place depending on the layout and used to store dishes or equipment.
- Possibility of individual production. This way you can get a product taking into account specific parameters. A cabinet made to such an order will cost more. However, this allows you to increase its functionality.
- Universal purpose. The pencil case will perfectly complement the interior. It will help decorate any kitchen, making it more functional.
- Affordable price. You can find cabinets on sale at a reasonable price. An inexpensive wardrobe will not damage the family budget.
Despite its small size, the floor-mounted kitchen pencil case can be used to store various items. Some housewives use it for perfumes or medicines. However, most often in such interior items they keep:
- dishes;
- tablecloths, kitchen towels and other textile products;
- household chemicals, which are intended for cleaning stoves, washing dishes and other kitchen surfaces;
- large appliances - this could be a dishwasher or washing machine;
- oven - it can be placed 1-1.5 meters from the floor;
- microwave and other small household appliances.
A pencil case in the kitchen is considered a very functional piece of furniture.
Types
According to their shape, there are trapezoidal, connecting and free-standing pencil cases. Let's look further at the advantages and disadvantages of each option.
- Trapezoidal ones look original and can be combined with any part of the kitchen set. Suitable for square and rectangular kitchens, spacious. There is a lot of free space inside; it is recommended to place trapezoidal models in kitchens with an area of more than 12 sq.m. In small rooms, trapezoidal pencil cases look bulky.
- Docking models are an integral part of the kitchen set. Attached to the blind panel at an angle of 90°. They are simple in assembly and design, and are cheaper than trapezoidal ones. Suitable for large and small kitchens, they look laconic.
- freestanding cabinet wraps around the corner of the kitchen and takes up minimal space. This pencil case is indispensable in small kitchens. It can be with blank or open facades - it depends on the design and style of the interior. Easy to use and affordable.
What to pay attention to
In order for a kitchen set with a pencil case to be convenient and functional, when choosing it, you need to take into account a number of features.
Types of corner cabinet bases
The base of such a cabinet can be open or closed. In the first case, as the photo of pencil cases for the kitchen shows, the product rests on legs, and in the second there is a base.
It is better to choose a base on supports, which is complemented by a plinth. This type of design helps the product withstand significant loads.
Furniture legs are divided into 2 main types:
- stationary;
- adjustable.
The height of the support can be 100-170 mm. Adjustable legs make it possible to change the nominal height within 10 mm. Depending on the material of manufacture, supporting parts are divided into metal and plastic.
Adjustable feet ensure stable positioning of the modular structure. Thanks to the ability to change the height of the legs, it is possible to compensate for uneven floors. Depending on the configuration, conical, square and cylindrical supports are distinguished. Their level is adjusted using a screw mechanism.
The plinth is a bar that is placed at the bottom of the headset. Parts of such a system also include fixing clips, end caps and seals. The base is made of natural wood, metal, MDF, laminated chipboard or plastic.
Using a narrow kitchen cabinet you can create a comfortable space in a small room. Thanks to this piece of furniture, you can get a convenient place to store accessories and equipment.
A corner kitchen set with a pencil case is characterized by a finished appearance. Thanks to the presence of the bottom strip, it is possible to provide protection against dust penetration under the lower part of the cabinets. At the same time, the closed base makes it possible to hide wires or water hoses.
Types of structures
There are 2 types of pencil cases:
- open - do not have doors and resemble a rack with shelves;
- closed - supplemented with doors.
Combined products are also very popular. In this case, part of the cabinet is open, and the remaining shelves are located behind closed doors.
The following types of pencil cases are distinguished according to their shape:
- Straight - are ordinary rectangular cabinets. They are placed anywhere - along the walls or near the window.
- Corner - they are specially designed for placement in the corners of the room. The advantage of such products is the ability to fill an area that is usually not used.
Corner pencil case fits perfectly into the interior
Materials for production
When purchasing and ordering furniture, you should pay special attention to the materials from which it is made. Pencil cases must be made of quality materials. Resistance to moisture and mechanical stress is of no small importance.
To buy a quality pencil case, you need to consider the door opening mechanism.
Most often, pencil cases are made from the following materials:
- Natural wood is considered the most expensive and reliable material. It is characterized by high quality. However, the product requires constant care.
- MDF is practically not inferior in quality to natural wood. At the same time, the material is considered cheaper and is easy to use. With the right approach, such a piece of furniture will serve for quite a long time. It looks great on front surfaces.
- Chipboard is practically no different from MDF. This material is also considered very budget-friendly.
- Plastic is not the best material for the kitchen because it is not durable. It is usually used for the manufacture of economy class products.
- Metal – used to decorate furniture in a specific style.
A cabinet made of natural wood looks impressive.
The facades are often subjected to additional finishing - painted, polished, laminated. This helps give the product greater strength.
Modern designers are increasingly decorating pencil cases with glass doors. They look beautiful and original. Typically this design is used for the upper parts of the cabinet where the dishes are located. To create a bold and unusual interior, you can use multi-colored glass.
When choosing furniture, you should focus on the quality of materials and fittings. It is necessary to ensure that they do not contain scratches or chips.
All kinds of slats or handles are used as additional elements. To achieve a retro style, artificial aging is performed. It consists in the use of a special facade processing technology.
Types of storage systems
Despite many advantages, corner pencil cases also have a significant disadvantage. It can be quite difficult to reach all the shelves with your hands. To optimize this process, many storage systems have been invented. The most popular are considered:
- carousels;
- smartcorners;
- hinged shelves.
Carousels involve a combination of semicircular shelves that are fixed on a vertical stand. The installation is complemented with rotating mechanisms. Thanks to this, the shelves rotate around an axis. The sections include an angular cutout that helps the doors close tightly.
The hinged device makes it possible to rotate and synchronize two sections simultaneously. To do this, you need to pull 1 shelf.
Smartcorner includes retractable modules. At the same time, on the inside of the doors there is a mesh metal shelf, in which there is a certain number of drawers. The shelves are fixed so that the storage areas open gradually.
The pencil case can have different storage systems
Availability of boxes
Storage systems usually include the following elements:
- shelves – designed for storing dishes, utensils and other products;
- drawers - suitable for storing small items;
- baskets and nets are an excellent option for products such as cereals, sugar, tea, coffee;
- dividers - make it possible to organize the storage of spices, cutlery and other small items;
- bottle holders – used for wine, spices, vegetable oil.
It is worth choosing the contents of the cabinet taking into account its purpose. It must meet the needs of the housewife.
Chassis Configurations
Today, furniture manufacturers produce a large number of pencil cases. They can be used for different purposes. The main models that are often used in the kitchen include products for built-in appliances, corner cabinets, and cabinets with open shelves.
A free-standing floor-standing kitchen cupboard for utensils is distinguished by:
- excellent functionality, excellent ergonomic characteristics;
- large capacity;
- possibility of use in rooms with unusual geometry;
- rational use of free space.
A free-standing cupboard looks impressive.
In order for a vertical pencil case to fit well with other kitchen furniture, it should be placed at the level of hanging cabinets. The depth of the product is of no small importance. It should be combined in this parameter with the rest of the elements of the room.
Choosing the right depth will help avoid the appearance of unnecessary protrusions or depressions. They look unattractive and use up space inefficiently.
Corner products fit perfectly into small spaces. They have excellent functionality and look very original. The advantages of such products include:
- the ability to smooth out uneven corners in the room;
- good capacity compared to standard models;
- possibility of saving kitchen space;
- high functionality due to the presence of withdrawable mechanisms.
Such products are installed where appropriate. Otherwise, you can disrupt the overall style of the room.
Models with open shelves are suitable for storing beautiful dishes. Sections without doors can be at the top or in the center. The bottom is usually made with hinged or drawers.
Absolutely open models are suitable for decorating the kitchen. Their disadvantage is the need for regular cleaning.
Types of facades - materials, shapes and decor
To make the facades of single-door cabinets, the following types of materials are used:
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- solid wood;
- MDF and chipboard;
- glass;
- aluminum profile.
Part of the facade of a narrow kitchen cabinet differs not only in the type of material, but also in configuration. The following forms of door leaves are distinguished:
- straight;
- radius.
Straight doors are used in the designs of trapezoidal corner cabinets. A curved facade can be concave or convex. In the designs of free-standing columns, radius facades with an outer radius are used.
For finishing work, paints and varnishes are used on parts of the facade made of solid wood. MDF facades and chipboard are covered with thermal film or plastic.
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The outer side of the facade can be decorated with a pattern. A corner kitchen with a pencil case with glass doors decorated with stained glass painting or laser engraving looks great.
Kitchen design with pencil case
When choosing a cabinet, you need to take into account the overall style of the composition. To make your kitchen design attractive, you need to take into account the height of the furniture. It should match the rest of the cabinets. In addition, the pencil case must match the rest of the items in depth.
An important role is played by the combination of the cabinet with the rest of the furniture in color. A universal option would be white. Classic models include different versions of brown. Fans of bold decisions will like bright shades.
Designers suggest paying attention to the design of doors. Instead of closed wooden elements, glass parts are increasingly being used today. Such products look attractive and unusual. Sliding doors are also very popular.
Collection of ideas
Pencil cases differ in design, purpose and manufacturer. There are ready-made options from factories, but the best option is custom-made kitchen furniture.
Floor-standing
Classic style. Blind fronts hide the contents of the shelves, allowing you to fill the cabinet to the maximum. The presence of a pencil case allows you to free up space from unnecessary items.
For built-in appliances
The microwave and oven were placed in a high module, and a hob was installed in the adjacent cabinet. Thus, the cooking zone is concentrated in one part.
The built-in oven fits neatly into the modern kitchen design.
The microwave and oven are located in one cabinet.
Fabricia Alvaline (Belarus).
Corner
Filling the corner part allows you to use every centimeter to your advantage.
With open shelves
If the room has enough space to store items, you can use open shelves to display decor.
Pencil cases Ikea and Leroy Merlin
Series "Leadingo". Manufacturer: Ikea. The facades are covered with a protective film of melanin. This coating repels dust and dirt.
Provence style from Ikea. One cabinet has a built-in oven and shelves for storage; the other contains a refrigerator.
Provence from Leroy Merlin. The height of the module allows you to install the oven at the level that is most comfortable for use.
Manufacturer: Maria. The narrow high module differs from other elements in configuration. Due to the wood texture and design of the facades, the entire set looks solid.
Embedding household appliances, ovens and microwaves into a pencil case
A correctly selected pencil case is considered an excellent solution for installing built-in equipment. Such furniture can be an excellent niche for a microwave, oven and even a refrigerator.
In this case, it is necessary to choose the correct location of such elements. They should be as comfortable as possible so that you don’t have to constantly bend over or reach up.
Various household appliances can be built into the pencil case
A pencil case in the kitchen is considered a very convenient and functional piece of furniture. It allows you to store different items or products. If you choose the right product, it will be an excellent addition to your interior.
