Functional furniture can greatly facilitate the process of cooking. Various baskets, shelves make it faster and easier. Pull-out drawers for the kitchen will become real helpers for the housewife.
With them, there is no need to constantly rummage through deep cabinets. The capabilities of such items go far beyond the traditional understanding. In this publication, we will consider in detail the features of pull-out systems, their types, and advantages.
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How is such furniture constructed?
The main requirement for kitchen furniture is free access to things. This indicator is the highest for pull-out kitchen drawers. Wall cabinets allow you to save space. However, it is problematic to get something from the far corner of such a kitchen cabinet without using a stool. Drawers are more functional in this regard. They are at hand level, always completely visible. Losing something in them is problematic.
Modern pull-out systems are functional structures placed inside standard floor and wall cabinets. They are made of common materials used for kitchen furniture. Metal, plastic, wood, and artificial wood boards can be used. The drawers move along special guides. They require careful maintenance. The guides are the first to fail during long-term use.
Storage systems can have different dimensions and different purposes. There are special designs for bottles, bread, dishes, and other household items. They do not take up much space. Due to their special design, they allow you to significantly increase the capacity of cabinets.
Types of kitchen systems
Before buying any kitchen furniture, it is important to familiarize yourself with its existing types. Today, pull-out systems are divided into several types according to different classification criteria. Let's consider the types of sections in more detail in a table.
| Classification feature | Types | Peculiarities |
| Type of guides | Roller | Suitable for mounting small structures: for cutlery, spices, and other small items. Roller guides are often used in the production of office tables. |
| Telescopic | Installed in large cabinets. Telescopic guides can withstand significant loads without any problems. In such drawers you can store dishes, utensils, bottles. | |
| Purpose | Storage of food and utensils | These are standard boxes, baskets. They are used to store spices, bottles of oil, cutlery, kitchen utensils. |
| Board | A sliding board is usually installed under the tabletop. It helps to increase the size of the work surface, does not take up space when folded. The board is additionally equipped with a special container. It is convenient to store chopped vegetables in it. | |
| Table | Small rooms do not have the opportunity to install standard sets, large work surfaces. A hidden table will be the best solution. It can be built into the tabletop. | |
| Design Features | "Carousel" | This is a section in corner furniture. The "carousel" is attached to the door, side. When opened, it comes out completely. You can store any kitchen utensils in it. |
| Horizontal | They are used for storing cutlery, spices, vegetables, and fruits. | |
| Vertical | They are installed in the kitchen to place dishes and bottles. |
Advantages, disadvantages
Like any other furniture, kitchen drawers have their positive and negative characteristics. Among the positive qualities, it is worth noting:
- Providing full access to items. A regular wall shelf cannot provide such freedom of action.
To fully utilize the space of corner cabinets, you can install functional drawers like these - Expanding the functionality of the kitchen. With the help of the system, you can organize a mini-cellar. It will store various vegetables, fruits, wine, and preserves.
It is convenient to store vegetables and fruits in baskets - due to the air access they stay fresh longer and are always at hand
- Space saving. These systems are much more practical and capacious than standard furniture items. They can accommodate a lot of things, dishes, accessories. This will make it possible to free up space for other purposes.
Thanks to the clever placement of items in drawers, you can quickly and easily find everything you need
- Relatively low price. Functional drawers are not much more expensive than regular ones. Any average family can afford to buy them.
Convenient and functional drawer for pots and pans will suit kitchens in any price category
- Possibility of organizing a convenient workplace. Housewives spend enough time in the kitchen. When cooking, it is important to have all the necessary devices at hand. Kitchen drawers will help to properly organize the workspace.
Well-planned kitchen furniture takes up a minimum of space and allows the housewife to keep everything she needs at hand.
A serious drawback of this furniture is the complexity of the design. Guides and fittings can often break. They especially quickly fail if they are handled carelessly. The correct attitude to objects will help to avoid frequent breakdowns. Try to close and open drawers carefully. You should also remember to take care of the fittings and periodically replace worn parts.
How to choose correctly?
A good, capacious pull-out system can serve for years. The main task of home owners is the right choice of goods, timely care for it. When choosing drawers of this type, the criteria should be taken into account.
- Kitchen layout. You need to arrange the cabinets correctly. They should not interfere with each other's opening. If the area is limited, it is worth getting by with buying only a few items. For other needs, it is better to install shelves.
Convenient pull-out drawers in the kitchen island - Purpose. Don't buy kitchen furniture without deciding what exactly you will store in it. Don't fill the compartments to the brim. Store only essential items in them. Equipment and devices that are used infrequently can be hidden in other cabinets.
Most of the drawers are divided into sections, which allows them to be used to store a wide variety of items. - Quality of fittings. Fittings are the weakest point. They break quite quickly if they are made of low-quality material. You cannot save on guides. Buy fittings made of durable, stainless metal. The thickness of the metal should be at least one millimeter.
Different drawer slides have their own lifespan. - Correct operation of the guides. The drawers should move smoothly and quietly. This can only be checked personally. Even the slightest creaks and crackles should alert you. You should also evaluate the evenness of the sections. Distortions lead to rapid wear of parts and spoil the appearance of the product.
Ball guides can support much more weight than roller guides. - Material used in manufacturing. The design of the boxes must be strong and wear-resistant. MDF and chipboard are usually used for production. Less often - natural wood. Natural wood is the best option. Before buying, make sure the surface is smooth. Any chips or scratches should alert you.
