Cabinets-cases for the kitchen: varieties and selection criteria

The interior of the kitchen is often complemented by such a piece of furniture as a pencil case. This is a convenient and useful design, presented today in a large assortment. Usually, all the items necessary in the kitchen are stored in such cabinets. This furniture serves not only as a good storage, but also as a harmonious addition to the headset.

The standard cabinet-case is a narrow furniture structure made in the form of a tall column. The model can be made as a separate module or be part of a kitchen set. Despite the unusual parameters and compact placement in the kitchen, the purpose of the pencil case is extensive. It can serve as both a convenient storage space and a design element in the interior.

Kitchen cabinet-pencil case "copes" with many functions.

• Storage of dishes, any other kitchen utensils. A sufficient number of shelves makes it possible to place tea and dining sets on them, which the owners rarely put on the table for no reason.
• Placement of household items, textiles. This category includes sanitary ware cleaners, detergents, napkins, tablecloths, towels, bedspreads.
• Location of large equipment. It can be a washing machine or a dishwasher, usually these devices are placed in a section located at the bottom of the cabinet (it can be covered with a special outer panel).
• If a dedicated niche is provided in the design (at a level of 1-1.5 m from the floor), it will be possible to build an oven into it, in which it will be very convenient to cook.
• You can also put a microwave oven in an open niche.In furniture showrooms there are pencil cases that are designed for built-in kitchen appliances.
• Placement of compact household appliances - toaster, multicooker, bread maker, coffee maker and other similar devices.
• Storage of jars filled with spices, bulk goods - they are usually placed on the top shelves of the cabinet, and containers with conservation can easily be placed in the compartments from the bottom.
• Wine bottles are stored in designs with retractable niches.
• If you remove the wall at the back of the cabinet in some places, it will be nice to hide the pipes and meters there.

In some cases, a pair of upper compartments remain unoccupied in pencil cases. Various decorations are placed there, and the rest of the space is allocated for the refrigerator. So he "hides" from prying eyes, without violating the style of the interior. Taking away quite a bit of free space, pencil cases effectively and harmoniously fit into the kitchen environment, made in any key.

Pencil cases are made from different materials. The cost of the finished product depends on these parameters. So, most often, inexpensive chipboard structures are on sale. Any furniture made from this material belongs to the budget class and has a rustic, formulaic design. If you want to fit unique and original pieces of furniture into the kitchen interior, then this option will definitely not work.

Cabinets made of this material are bad because the chipboard contains hazardous components - formaldehyde resins. When exposed to high temperatures, such furniture can emit harmful substances into the surrounding space. You can pick up products made from chipboard of class E-1 or E-0 (new material). There is almost no formaldehyde in the content of such raw materials, and they are more environmentally friendly.

True, on sale it is difficult to find furniture made of laminated chipboard of the specified safety classes. In order not to come across a deception by unscrupulous sellers who pass toxic material as safe, it is necessary to request quality certificates.

The second most popular material in the production of cabinets-cases is MDF. Products made from it are more expensive, but they look more interesting and do not have a negative effect on human health. If you use this material with care, it will last for many years.

On sale you can find MDF cabinets, made in different styles and colors. Popular designs, the surfaces of which imitate more expensive, luxury materials of various shades.

But the highest quality and most durable material for the manufacture of pencil cases is natural wood. It makes very beautiful and solid pieces of furniture that can transform the interior of the kitchen, make it luxurious. However, such products are expensive, especially if they were produced from rare breeds.

Natural wood cabinets are not only very beautiful and durable (such furniture can be passed on from generation to generation), but also environmentally friendly. They do not contain chemical compounds that can harm humans.

Natural wood cabinets must be properly cared for. Since such furniture will be located in the kitchen, where the humidity is quite high, the pencil case must be treated with special protective compounds that will not allow the product to deteriorate under the influence of negative external factors. Temperature changes can also damage the wooden structure, therefore in no case should you leave it without such processing.

Natural wood also needs to be protected from wood pests. For this, special antiseptic agents are used. If neglected, furniture can quickly deteriorate. Many users are not satisfied with these features of natural wood furniture.

Furniture is also made of plastic. But this material is not the best solution for the kitchen. In such conditions, it will not last long, and modern plastic is often toxic. When buying furniture from it you must carefully read the accompanying documentation to be sure that you are purchasing a safe product.

Metal cabinets are a little less common. These are very reliable, heavy, sturdy and durable structures. They are presented in a large assortment. Such products are not suitable for all stylistic directions. Metal is an ideal solution for a modern style, but for classics, baroque, rococo or provence it is not the best option.

The designs of cabinets-cases can be very different. Let's take a closer look at the main ones.

This is the most popular and common pencil case model. The speakers are roomy, tall and narrow. Inside such options, there are many shelves on which it is possible to store many necessary items.

The column can be open, closed, one - and two-leaf. Often these products are complemented by pull-out shelves, sliding drawers. They often contain even perishable food.

Very popular column models with open shelveslocated at the top or in the middle of the structure. On these compartments, you can place various decor items, decorations suitable for the kitchen. In cabinets of this type, the lower part remains closed - there you can store things that you do not want or need not to display. You can also find completely open modifications of speakers on sale, but they should rather be called racks.

Furniture of this kind is often decorated with figurines, textile details, vases and other suitable items.

If we are talking about organizing a small-sized space, then it is worth considering the option of a corner cabinet-pencil case. This modular design makes it possible to create an aesthetic, comfortable and functional interior. Let's consider the main advantages of corner models:

• they neatly smooth out all available corners, freeing up useful kitchen space;
• have an impressive depth than standard pencil cases;
• can be assembled from a certain number of modules.

No less in demand today are pencil cases for built-in appliances. An oven, microwave oven, food processor and other similar items can be installed in a module of sufficient height. The result is a comfortable workplace where everything you need is at hand. In modern kitchen sets, the refrigerator can also be effectively hidden behind the front part of a tall pencil case.

In some cases, the interior of the kitchen is complemented by a whole block consisting of several tall cabinets-cases. In use, such a design turns out to be functional and practical.

The selection of a pencil case should be approached as responsibly as possible. It is important to keep track of so that this piece of furniture fits perfectly both in size and design... The design should be combined with the rest of the headset, without standing out from the general ensemble.

Choosing a pencil case, you need to pay attention to such important parameters:

• the height of the product should be selected in accordance with the height of the entire furniture composition;
• the depth of the selected model should be no less than the depth of all other cabinets present in the room;
• high-quality, environmentally friendly and wear-resistant material from which the furniture is made will serve as a guarantee of its long service life.

You should initially decide what exactly you want to store in such a cabinet, how exactly you plan to use it. For example, if you want to allocate a place in the pencil case for an oven or microwave, then it is better to buy a modern model designed for built-in appliances, and not a simple column in which only textiles and dishes can be stored.

Due attention must be paid to the design of the product. A pencil case should harmoniously fit into the interior of the kitchen. This applies not only to its design, but also to the color. On sale you can find a great variety of cabinet models in a variety of colors. It is possible to choose the perfect solution for a kitchen and kitchen set of any shade.

It is advisable to buy a pencil case made by a well-known and proven manufacturer. This way you protect yourself from buying low-quality furniture that won't last long. It is worth contacting good furniture stores. When choosing the model you like, you should familiarize yourself with the quality certificates.

It is not enough to choose a high-quality and beautiful pencil case for the kitchen - it still needs to be correctly placed in it. Most often, narrow models are placed against the wall, at the edge of the kitchen unit, visually starting or completing the furniture composition as a whole.

If the kitchen is small, then it is recommended to place a pencil case in a free corner. So it will be possible to save useful space in the room, avoiding the effect of a cluttered and uncomfortable room.

If you plan to purchase a pencil case and put it in the kitchen, then you should heed some useful advice from experts.

• It is not necessary to put such furniture between wall cabinets, otherwise the general geometry of the kitchen set will be disrupted.
• Pay attention to the state of construction materials when selecting them. There should be no damage on the surface of the cabinet - chips, scratches or abrasions. The hardware should also be in perfect condition.
• If you cannot find furniture of suitable sizes on sale, it is worth ordering a wardrobe for individual orders. It will cost more, but it will fit perfectly into your kitchen.
• If you want to transform the interior of the kitchen, add bright accents to it, then you can pick up original wardrobes, the facades of which are complemented by glass of different colors.
• In no case should you store both food and household chemicals in the same pencil case.
• On sale you can find structures with veneer facades. Such models must be used very carefully - they are susceptible to mechanical damage, scratches and abrasions are clearly visible on them.

A pencil case is a useful and multifunctional piece of furniture that turns out to be very useful in the kitchen. Consider several successful interiors where such designs are present.

In a bright kitchen, a free-standing white or silver pencil case with built-in appliances will look gorgeous. In this case, the kitchen set may differ from this piece of furniture in color. A pale brown, light furniture composition will be combined with a pencil case.

A cozy kitchen, designed in discreet milky tones, will be an excellent basis for a snow-white headset in a classic style. In such an environment, a tall cabinet-pencil case with a refrigerator and other household appliances built into its structure will look great.

In a stylish modern kitchen, walls can be finished with white materials, and large tiles with a subtle stone print can be placed on the floor.Against such a background, a glossy set that combines purple and white paints will look great. A pencil case for a harmonious combination should be selected in purple tones, with built-in appliances.

For information on how to calculate a pencil case for built-in appliances in the kitchen, see the next video.