Cabinet under the sink in the kitchen: features selection and installation

All kitchen furniture is the main task - to create a comfortable environment for cooking. Furniture factories tend to offer the product not only practical, but also attractive. The store can now be found under the sink cupboards of any design. But when you buy should pay attention not only to the aesthetic component, but also for functionality, material, shape and dimensions.

Advantages and disadvantages

Find any fault with this piece of furniture is not possible. This is:

• saving of space (especially when installing angulation);
  

  Convenient storage elements in kitchen cupboards

• order on the kitchen (garbage tidied up and is in a special enclosed space);
  

  Tucked away trash in the closet

• neat appearance (since all communications are hidden);
  

  Hidden communication and organization of space to restore order

• additional storage household detail;
  

  We dispose of household chemicals and useful things in the closet efficiently and conveniently

• ease of operation.

Today the stores represented a choice and design, and configuration that you can find a suitable option for any kitchen style and squaring.

Kinds

Built differ in shape:

• direct;
• corner.

Direct - the most traditional, classic model. It is convenient to collect. Direct cabinets can vary in shape, design, interior decoration, filling. For convenience and increased functionality within the set shelves, mounts bin, rails, and so on. D.

Corner cupboard under the sink, in the presence of a compact kitchen, looks harmoniously, space-saving and easy to use. The structure may be rectangular, L-shaped, trapezoidal. The most practical - L-shaped. With this arrangement, all of the space inside is easily visible. Rectangular design is inconvenient to use because It has only one door, and difficult access to the interior. Trapezoid - a model of a square shape of which corners are cut. This is more spacious, but takes up more space. But still, perfect for small kitchens, where the main role is played by functionality. Each species may also be equipped with shelves, drawers constructs for dumpsters, holders for garbage bags.

Cabinets under the sink for the kitchen doors are different in configuration, the opening mechanism. They may be:

• two-door;
  

  The two-door wardrobe with a corner sink

• single-door;
  

  Single-door cabinet wash trapezoidal

• double hinged;
  

  Kitchen cabinet sink with doors on hinges

• sliding;
  

  Table-cabinet with sliding doors stainless steel

• sliding;
  

  Convenient Sink cabinet with two drawers

• combined (folding doors and drawers).
  

  Stand double sink combined structure

The choice of material

When selecting a material for furniture in the kitchen should be guided by two main factors:

• moisture resistance;
• resistance to soiling;
• strength.

Among the options in the store, you can find it is very expensive and budget.

Materials for the manufacture of kitchen furniture

• Chipboard. This is the cheapest type of wood board, which has a wide variety of color choices. Therefore, you can find the right virtually any kitchen of the same material. The disadvantage is that the presence of even small and shallow scratches or cracks moisture will easily penetrate and wear occurs faster.
• MDF. Denser, and thus more durable material. Resistant to steam and moisture. The surface of this plate has a smooth appearance. DSP expensive, but in terms of price and quality is optimal.
• solid wood. Natural wood furniture is expensive. In the presence of high-quality processing vlagoottalkivayuschey most durable and resistant to damage, unlike the previous two embodiments. Cabinet under the sink from the array will be difficult, and perhaps impractical in a small kitchen.

To impart additional protection and wear-resistant properties of laminating material is used, the coating polymers. These technologies also give the facade and a more attractive appearance.

Rules of successful purchase

To select the desired model is not only on external characteristics, but also on the quality you need to know about all the parameters of the product. Do not regret the money spent to help the following tips for choosing.

1. Compliance with the overall style. Tumba must be combined with kitchen unit and room design.
2. Pay attention to accessories. Plastic, painted parts will last very long, and lose an attractive appearance quickly.
3. Examine carefully the sections, joints, corners. On the furniture should be free of cracks, scratches, chips, swollen areas.
4. The choice of model. In this case, you need to be guided by practicality and own kitchen area. If you have a heated floor, then the product should be equipped with legs, as well as all set. In a small area to save square meters help angular variations.

Features size selection and installation

The size and construction of the cabinet for cleaning depends on the shell shape, its size. For single-width will vary in the range of 60-80 cm. If double sink, the cabinet width may be up to 1 meter.

Dimensions should be sufficient to hide the communication, place a container or bucket for garbage, more comfortable design, kitchen accessories.

The height also must not differ from the other components of the headset. Standard height - 80 cm. Direct models can be 50-60 cm.

Installing cabinets has its own quirks. Installation can be accomplished in several ways.

• Overhead. Most often, this method is used to direct cabinets. Shell freeze occurs on the surface of the perimeter countertops. It seems that simply sink placed on top, but in fact it is secure. This design is more suitable for the performance of the bathroom than the kitchen.
  

  Waybill sink - one of the most popular models in our kitchens

• Mortise. The table top is cut a hole in the size and shape of the shell. At the junction between the sink and cut stone laid rubber seal. It provides tightness. The gap must also be missed special adhesive to provide a reliable fastening all the elements together.
  

  Flush sink looks stylish and blends harmoniously with the interior

• Integrated. Such a method involves a careful adjustment of the size under the sink hole for it in the cabinet countertop. This can only be done at the order of the individual measurements of the furniture. At the expense of the most snug washing seems united, the whole structure.
  

  Integrated sink is a combination of washing and the work surface, which is very convenient and practical

Pick up ready-made model of the desired size in the store is very difficult. Therefore, all the dishes ordered more often today according to a predetermined, to a special project. This is a definite plus.

• You do not spend time on shopping trips. It suffices to find a reliable manufacturer and show an example, a preferred embodiment of the finished result.
• Kitchen set is made in the same style.
• They will take into account the unusual layout.

What's stored in a closet

Usually, this cabinet is designed to hide the trash. If additionally equipped with shelves cabinet under the sink, drawers, you can increase the possibility of using this item. This place is best suited for storing:

• cleaning products, household chemicals;
• devices for cleaning (rags, sponges, brushes, etc.);
• household detail (e.g., small tools for plumbing).

If space permits, you can put in the dishwasher, water heater, water filter.

Utensils stored in a place like this is not recommended. Vegetables such as potatoes, carrots, beets etc. may be stored in a cupboard under the condition that they are not in contact with the trash. To do this, they are placed in packages on the shelves or in deep drawers, baskets.

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