Kitchen unit layout: choosing design and parameters

The kitchen in Russia is not just an auxiliary room equipped with household appliances, not just a dining area. It is the hearth of the house, where coziness and comfort reign, a place of communication conducive to frankness.

ready-made kitchen set — The neat and compact set includes everything you need, does not attract unnecessary attention and, at the same time, looks very decent.

Content

On the need for a layout drawing
Kitchen area measurements and plan
Determine the height of the table top
Multi-level countertop – a step towards health
Headset parameters
In conclusion
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On the need for a layout drawing

There is no need to rush with the installation of water supply, sewerage, heating, power supply networks, and the installation of sockets for kitchen units. To determine their location, you should use the installation drawing as a basis, which will accurately indicate the connection points of the equipment.

Design photo kitchen units — When choosing a kitchen set, you should be guided by the shape of the kitchen itself, the amount of dishes and the number of family members.

Without such a design, it is impossible to correctly place even the sockets that provide electrical power to many devices from the refrigerator to the countertop lighting.

kitchen set — Designers advise moving away from the previous bulky kitchen units and giving preference to shelves and racks, at least using them on top, hanging them on the walls.

Most of them are connected permanently, some are located in groups, some are below the countertop, some are hidden behind cabinets. Precise binding is needed for the location of the gas pipe, TV cable, Internet.

Kitchen Drop — The bottom can also be filled with convenient storage cabinets.

Special attention should be paid to: dishwasher, washing machine, kitchen sink, which are connected to the water supply, sewerage, and electricity under the work surface.

Built-in kitchen units — Kitchen units can be somewhat airy.

New equipment often appears in the kitchen, for which additional options must be provided in advance.

Kitchen Prestige — Upper cabinets can be presented in the form of small square or rectangular cabinets, hung in a checkerboard pattern.

Kitchen area measurements and plan

To complete a kitchen unit installation project, a sub-base is prepared - a measured drawing of the room. It should contain:

a floor plan indicating the perimeter dimensions, the location of window and door openings with open sashes, pipes and heating devices, if they are already installed (concealed communications are indicated when they are installed);
wall plans with height and width, various openings, heating system (laying communications with precise reference to wall exits, electrical boxes, ventilation openings, gas inlet (if any) are applied).

Kitchen set for the kitchen — Lower cabinets can also be lightened by dividing a standard cabinet with doors across. Furniture can be placed in the free area or kitchen appliances can be placed.

On this basis, the installation project is carried out taking into account the golden triangle rule (stove – sink – refrigerator), which allows for the correct placement of appliances, creating convenience in work, and the appropriate use of space.

Kitchen set Blanca — This way you can visually expand the kitchen space.

Minimal movement between the main kitchen objects is achieved if the sink is located in the center of the work area, with the stove and refrigerator at arm's length on the sides. Taking into account the size of the room, they can form a triangle or line up. By placing cabinets between them, the countertops of which are the work surfaces, you can get a convenient kitchen.

Ready-made kitchen units from the manufacturer — To expand the space of an already small kitchen, you can simply use light facades in the manufacture of kitchen furniture.

Determine the height of the table top

The countertop is the main part of the kitchen set, on it products are cut, dishes are prepared. 50 years ago, the standard height of the kitchen countertop was recommended equal to 85 cm, calculated for a woman of average height 163-170 cm.

Kitchen Fantasy — White facades and dark countertops in a classic style are fashionable and attractive.

The height of modern women has increased, the latest research in physiology and ergonomics has shown that a comfortable tabletop height and optimal placement of modules can reduce the load on a person by 30%. Doing the same work in different positions, you can use half as many muscles.

Kitchen set in white and purple colors — Not a single kitchen set is installed with the usual “apron” – a panel between the upper and lower cabinets.

With a high working surface, the number of loaded muscles remains unchanged, but the effort increases - fatigue sets in quickly.

U-shaped kitchen layout — Today, such plates are made from a variety of materials – plastic, MDF, photo printing under glass, and others.

Optimal height of kitchen countertop:

for a person up to 150 cm tall it is 75-80 cm;
160-180 correspond to 85-90;
at 180-200 a height of 1 m is comfortable.

corner set — Photo printing under glass is a modern “panel” containing a bright image.

You can find many recommendations on the height of this or that part of the set on the Internet. A reliable way to decide is to go to a furniture store, imagine the kitchen work on several sets of furniture and understand what is most convenient.

Chinese style corner set — As a rule, such things require significant financial costs.

Multi-level countertop – a step towards health

It is difficult to abandon stereotypes right away – we are used to standard kitchen countertops of the same level. An atypical (non-standard) version of a kitchen set, where processes are carried out on tables of different heights, is gaining more and more popularity.

wooden set — If you have painting skills, make such an “apron” yourself.

Changing the height of work tables is aimed at reducing and distributing the forces on the spine during the preparation process. Such furniture is difficult to find - it is made to order. It is original, comfortable, and complements the interior well.

modern kitchen set — Of course, today you can buy or order a kitchen set with built-in lighting in the form of lamps, which are mounted on the upper cabinets.

The countertops for washing and cutting can be installed 5 cm higher than the recommended level. Then the work will require less effort - when washing dishes, cutting food, you do not need to bend your head. The raised countertop allows you to lean on it with your elbows, thereby relieving the spine.

large kitchen set — For modern people, kitchen units should not only serve a functional purpose, but also provide aesthetic pleasure from cooking on them.

The main work surface - for such serious work as cutting meat, vegetables, preparing dough, which requires significant physical effort, is installed 5 cm below the standard size. The hob is installed at the same level - the housewife should be able to look into the pots without bending over.

beautiful orange set — And the environment in which this process takes place affects not only our mood, but also the quality of the prepared food.

The requirements for different heights should be adjusted to the person who is the most frequent user of kitchen equipment. Such countertops have an important advantage - if family members have different heights, comfort is provided to everyone who wants to cook.

Headset parameters

There are no uniform standard sizes of kitchen units, but there are typical apartments – “Khrushchev-era”, “Stalin-era”, “Brezhnev-era”. Their dimensions force furniture manufacturers to resort to certain templates.

The furniture sets sold are usually made to fit the dimensions of such a “standard” home, but an increasing part of kitchen furniture today is made for a specific space, individual requirements.

The kitchen set is conventionally divided into upper and lower cabinets - modules with standard dimensions. This is convenient for manufacturers when setting up production lines. Built-in household appliances, which are stuffed into the lower sections, also have standard dimensions. Hence, the depth of the cabinets is 57 cm along the side surface, the door height is 72 cm, the width of the tabletop is 60-65 cm (with a reserve for heating pipes).

white kitchen set — Its main task is to be as convenient as possible for the hostess during cooking.

The doors of the upper row of cabinets are made to the same 72 cm. The total height of the kitchen furniture consists of these dimensions, taking into account the distance from the floor (10-15 cm), the thickness of the work surface (4-5 cm), the height to the upper sections above it.

kitchen set in the kitchen interior — Based on the examples, you can roughly estimate which option you liked.

The typical width of cabinets with one door is 30-50 cm, with two doors 60-100. The height of the module from the floor to the countertop is 75-100 cm.

combination color set — A properly selected kitchen set is not only a color scheme that matches the room and the owner’s taste, but also its shape, which is most suitable for the kitchen layout.

The main thing is to maintain harmony, the cabinets must complement each other, not suppress each other. The upper sections of the set should be smaller in size compared to those located below, no more than 30 cm deep. This makes it more convenient to use the countertop, avoiding head bumps during cooking.

stylish headset — And what model of kitchen set will be the most practical for you.

The height of the kitchen set should be such that the hostess can reach the shelves without problems. The distance between the lower and upper sections is selected according to the height of the hostess, usually set at about 60 cm. A significant part of the furniture set is drawers, which are practical, have several sections, they are planned taking into account the height from the floor to the tabletop. It is desirable that the level of the lower modules be adjusted using legs.

beautiful mirror set — Before deciding on the contents of the sets, let's consider some of the features of the material from which they are made.

In conclusion

A kitchen furniture set should be a source of pride for the hostess, and the kitchen should be the center of attraction for the whole family. Convenience, layout, lighting – everything should bring a good mood.