As the most important large-scale furniture in the kitchen – the selection of kitchen cabinets is the most troublesome part. Material, workmanship, countertop, hardware, style, etc. must be good, and it is easy to cause problems if you are not careful.
Choose material.
Whether the kitchen cabinet looks good or not, the door panel of the kitchen cabinet is definitely the decisive factor. The base materials of kitchen cabinet door panels are: particleboard and MDF. Different surface treatments result in different styles of door panels. The more common door panels are:
1) Double veneer door panel
Particleboard is selected as the base material, which has the advantages of wear resistance, corrosion resistance, strong deformation resistance, and good load-bearing capacity; because it does not need to be painted, the pollution is small, and the cost performance is relatively high; it is rich in colors and patterns, and can be suitable for various styles of kitchens. However, due to the influence of the characteristics of the base material, the shape is relatively simple.
2) Painted door panel
MDF is used as the base material, which has the advantages of waterproof, moisture-proof, easy to scrub, and easy to clean. However, for fear of bumps and scratches, it will be difficult to repair later damage and need to be replaced as a whole.
3) PVC door panel:
MDF is also used as the base material, which is waterproof, moisture-proof and non-fading. It has rich shapes and a variety of colors to choose from. But it is afraid of scratches and bumps, and it is not resistant to high temperature and is easily deformed.
Choose countertop
Not only the style of the counter, but also the material of the countertop. There are many kinds of granite, stainless steel, quartz stone, artificial stone, marble, fireproof board, etc. Let’s talk about the 4 most common countertops:
1) Granite
It has high density and high hardness, so it is very wear-resistant, and its anti-bacterial regeneration ability is good, which is very suitable for kitchen countertops.
Disadvantages: granite is not suitable for long overall countertops, otherwise there will be seams, and it is easy to leave oil fume stains.
2) Stainless steel
Stainless steel has high hardness and is very durable, and contrary to granite, it can be seamlessly joined.
Disadvantages: The steel material gives a hard feeling, and the scratches are also repaired a lot.
3) Quartz stone
It also has high hardness, wear-resistant, not afraid of scratches, good heat resistance, and durable.
Disadvantages: It is difficult to process, with gaps, and the price is high.
4) Artificial stone
Easy to care for, changeable in shape, seamless splicing; no radiation, wear-resistant and acid-resistant.
Disadvantages: The hardness is not high, it is not heat-resistant, it will deform, break, and even penetrate.
Choose hardware
Although the hardware is small, it is an indispensable existence in the kitchen cabinet. Special attention should be paid to the purchase of hinges, slide rails, hanging yards, air supports, pull baskets, etc. The inferior hardware is prone to fall off, rust, and rebound. , noise and other problems, thus affecting the experience of the kitchen cabinet. Repeated replacement of hardware not only increases the cost, but also shortens the service life of the kitchen cabinet. Therefore, do not ignore kitchen cabinet hardware.
Take the style
It is said that whether the kitchen is beautiful or not depends mainly on the kitchen cabinets. So when choosing kitchen cabinets in the kitchen, don’t forget the style of the kitchen cabinets. The lacquered board kitchen cabinet has a bright surface, bright colors, stylish and generous, suitable for modern kitchens. Log-colored kitchen cabinets, with white-based kitchens, are simple and comfortable, suitable for Nordic-style kitchens. Kitchen cabinets with exquisite patterns, high-end atmosphere, more suitable for American-style kitchens
