Compared with finished furniture, customized furniture is increasingly becoming the first choice for many families, because it can be customized according to the apartment type and personal preferences. The kitchen is an indispensable food birth space in the home. The design of the kitchen cabinet directly affects whether the kitchen is easy to use. So what do you need to know before customizing your kitchen cabinets?
1. Kitchen layout
Different apartment types and usage habits will directly affect the layout of the kitchen, and the kitchen cabinets are designed according to the layout of the kitchen. Generally speaking, a reasonable cooking flow is: preparation-washing-cutting-frying-installation, around this. There are several kitchen layouts to plan the layout of the kitchen cabinets. The common kitchen layouts are as follows.
One-line type: suitable for small narrow and long spaces, and small-sized families are more common. The worktops are all on the same line, and the kitchen appliances and storage layout are very compact. When cooking, the entire process is compressed on the same straight line.
Island type: In fact, it is also called a two-character type, with a passageway in the middle, double operation countertops, and extended kitchen countertop space, suitable for families with high social needs.
L-shaped: It is the choice of most families. It is suitable for rectangular kitchens. With island table, it can maximize the use of space.
U-shaped: Generally square, it can be operated in two directions, forming a kitchen work triangle area, accommodating multiple people to use at the same time, and efficient use of space.
2. Custom kitchen cabinets are generally composed of storage cabinets, hardware and countertops. These three are particularly important in the choice of materials, because they determine the quality and service life of the kitchen cabinets.
hardware
Kitchen cabinet hardware includes hinges, slide rails, handles, pull baskets, etc. The materials are mainly plastic, zinc alloy, aluminum alloy and stainless steel. It is best to choose big-name hardware, such as Hettich, Blum, etc.
There are various materials and styles for the countertops, such as quartz stone, natural stone, stainless steel, fireproof board, etc. Quartz stone appears in the kitchens of many families with its advantages of high hardness, wear resistance, scratch resistance, high temperature resistance, high appearance and easy cleaning, and is very popular. Of course, you can also choose and match different materials according to the style of home decoration.
3. Size
wall cabinet
The height of the hanging cabinet is 50cm~60cm, and the depth is generally about 30cm~45cm. The top design can also avoid dead corners. The distance between the cabinet and the counter top is about 60~70cm, so as to avoid bumps. Note that a light bar is installed under the wall cabinet to make the light brighter when cooking!
Cabinets
The depth of the standard base cabinet is about 60cm, and the height is generally about 70~80cm. The countertop of the sink should be slightly raised, about 80~90cm, so that you don’t have to raise your arms when cooking, and you don’t have to bend over when washing vegetables.
home appliances
Large kitchen appliances such as refrigerators, dishwashers, steam ovens, etc. can be considered as built-in ones, which are beautiful and do not take up space. When installing the kitchen cabinets, measure the size in advance and reserve the space.