Sink cupboard for kitchen

Today on the market a huge assortment of various bedside tables for a sink is provided, that's why it is very often difficult to immediately orient and understand which option will be the most convenient and practical. Also you can find beside the night tables and drawers under the sink, and the question arises: which option is better and will last a longer period of time? In this article we will look at the cabinet for the kitchen sink, we will understand the main characteristics of its various types and help you to decide on the best option.

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Advantages of a sink with a curbstone

Today, almost everyone chooses a sink with a cabinet, as this allows to increase the useful area in the kitchen, enabling you to store all sorts of kitchen appliances there.

The main advantages of a sink with a curbstone:

• This model helps to keep the design of the kitchen in the same style, not to disturb the aesthetics, and the sink with the curbstone looks more tidy and attractive than the usual suspension model.
• Allows you to correctly store all kitchen utensils and detergents.
• Allows you to hide all pipes and provide access to them only in case of need of repair work.
• You can store items that are not used as often, such as a bin or household chemicals.

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What are the cupboards for the kitchen sink?

The design of the cabinet under the sink directly depends on the size and shape of the sink, so the market does not present the original and non-standard models. Of course, the structure of the chosen cabinet also depends on the size of the kitchen, as well as the location of the sink.

Important! It is very important to choose the right locker for the sink, since the sink can be made of artificial or natural stone and have a weight in excess of ten kilograms. That is why it is worth paying special attention to the strength and quality of this design.

There are two types of cabinet configurations:

• Direct cabinet for the sink, which is installed near the stove or in the middle of other kitchen cabinets.
• Corner washbasin unit consisting of two directly connected outdoor units, the appearance of which resembles the L-shape. Or there is a design with a door cut off at forty-five degrees. This is the most preferred variant of placement, since for convenience the shell is mainly placed in the corner area.

As for direct cabinets and for angular species, transverse lags are used that help to strengthen the design, since the need for a water supply system affects the complete or partial absence of the rear wall in the lockers of two types.

Important! Rationally thought out allocation of free space facilitates convenient and effective use of both versions of the cabinet for the kitchen sink.

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What's inside?

There are several options for internal filling of the cabinet for the kitchen sink:

• Shelves - help to divide the free space into several zones. Thus, you can store not very large devices. In this case it is very important to place the shelves so that they do not interfere with the main structural elements.
• Retractable mesh baskets - very convenient to use for storing a variety of kitchen trivia, as they will not be lost.
• Boxes - help to organize storage space for frequently needed things. Therefore, they are usually placed on top, and adhere strictly to the U-shaped shape, so as not to harm other elements of the structure.
• Empty - allows you to store more dimensional gadgets. Very often, with such a structure, there is a place for built-in appliances or household waste.

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Wash-basin for direct configuration

Direct cabinet configuration is the most established and standardized form that is very often used in kitchen areas. Rectilinear kitchen cabinet under the sink is an ordinary floor construction for furniture, which can have different dimensions, and the number of doors used in floor construction is determined by the size of the kitchen cabinet.

The manufacturers try to equip such lockers with various functional elements and most often apply all kinds of shelves and hinged kitchen rails.

Important! The presence of such components depends on the supplied sewage and water supply system, since the hidden connection of these systems makes it easy to install and operate functional devices.

In the apartments of the old sample, there is no such connection, therefore the useful space under the sink is significantly reduced and the establishment of additional elements is not always possible.

Nevertheless, an excellent solution for a small bedside table under the sink will be a small pull-out top drawer that will store all the necessary detergents and appliances directly near the sink.

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Corner cupboard for kitchen sink

In standard multi-storey houses, kitchen areas have a small area, so it is advisable to purchase a corner table under the kitchen sink. It consists of two adjoining walls, in the center of which is placed a corner cabinet under the sink. Inside such a pedestal you can conveniently place all the necessary items for household use.

Sink cabinets, installed in the corner of the kitchen, are of two types.

Rectangular

Rectangular floor cupboard for kitchen sink, consisting of a floor stand. She has two surfaces of the furniture set connected to each other at an angle of ninety degrees, and the outer surface of the countertop also repeats the shape of the corner and represents a right angle.

Important! This design is very simple in the manufacturing process, but not entirely functional in use, because the internal space for various devices is very small.

Trapezoidal

The trapezoidal view of the cupboard for the kitchen sink is more functional. It consists of a large square pedestal with a cut corner, with two adjacent walls of the furniture set also connected at right angles, and two corners of the obtuse angle are fixed at the outer surface of the table top.

Important! This option helps to increase the useful volume of the inner zone of the kitchen cabinet, and the use of this cabinet is more practical and rational. Here you can place multiple shelves for household items.

Of course, the cost of such a cabinet is much higher than an ordinary pedestal of a rectangular configuration, but it gives more space for storing various kitchen appliances.

Important! Despite the fact that the kitchen cabinet for washing the trapezoidal configuration takes up a large area, it is more profitable and expedient to use, so it is worth making a choice in his favor.

The main advantages of a corner cabinet

The least useful space of a dwelling in any apartment is the corner area, so in these places try to place large household equipment or massive furniture items. That's why you can competently organize the corner zone and with the help of special curbstones under the sink.

The installation of a corner cabinet under the sink is ideal for small apartments and is accompanied by a number of advantages, namely such moments:

• Modular arrangement of cabinet furniture along the length of the adjacent walls promotes the most rational use of useful space. Thanks to this in a small room apartments can accommodate all the necessary furniture items.
• The sink located in the corner area is in the center of the kitchen unit and in an acceptable area of ​​accessibility. Thanks to this, the cooking process is optimized.
• Installation of a sink, filter components for water, a washing or dishwasher and other plumbing fixtures is most suitable in the corner area of ​​the kitchen. It is here that the points of supply of cold and hot water systems are located.
• The huge interior space of the trapezoid shaped pedestal can be used to install a washing or dishwasher, filtering devices, as well as for storing a garbage can and all kinds of detergents for household chemicals.

Important! When the shell is located in the far corner zone, it is necessary to install a light device above it to prevent darkening near the sink.

Making corner cabinet

Very often it is impossible to find the necessary corner cabinet for washing in the store and then customization will come to the rescue. Different firms give the opportunity to independently choose all the parameters and design of the curbstone, so everyone can order the desired locker.

For a competent choice of a corner cabinet it is necessary to adhere to some recommendations:

• The standard size of a trapezoidal cabinet is the length of the side surfaces that adjoin the wall and equal 900 mm.
• The height from the floor surface to the upper working plane is 700-720 mm, and the height of the lower socle is usually 100-120 mm.
• The worktop is best made from a finished laminated chipboard sheet of the desired color scheme. Used dimensions of this sheet: length - 3000 mm, width - 600 mm, and thickness from 40 to 60 mm.
• When manufacturing a corner trapezoid cabinet inside, you must immediately place all the necessary shelves, drawers, prepare the territory for the installation of household equipment.
• In the process of manufacturing a corner cabinet, it is necessary to provide all the holes that are intended for installation of a sink, a mixer, as well as engineering utilities.

Important! It is necessary to treat all unprotected ends of laminated chipboard with a special impregnation with water-repellent properties to protect the cabinet from decay and prolong its operational life.

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Sink drawer for the kitchen: convenience or practicality

In addition to the cupboard for the sink, very often when choosing a design under the sink you can find options not only with the doors, but also with drawers. Such boxes are mounted on roller tables and made in an unusual shape, with a special notch in the middle, which is designed for siphon and draining the sink.

This design has not so much useful volume, but still makes it possible to conveniently and conveniently organize a space for storing a variety of detergents, which are often folded under the sink.

Important! A drawer under the sink is most suitable for a bathroom, as it will help store all the necessary things like creams, soaps and shaving accessories. In the kitchen, only small objects can be added to this structure, since the fastenings do not withstand heavy loads.

It is recommended to choose in favor of the kitchen sink drawer, if in all kitchen cabinets there are drawers. This will preserve the uniform style in the kitchen furniture and not break the design.

Important! In the modern market there are also models with several drawers for washing. Thus, the first one is made with a siphon, and all the rest - will be more capacious and practical, which will conveniently store all the necessary detergents in them.

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Typical dimensions of the cabinet for the kitchen sink

The cabinet for the kitchen sink must not differ from all others in either height or design, as most often a large solid top that covers all the lockers. Depending on the dimensions of the sink, the dimensions of the cabinet are chosen.

Standard dimensions of the wash cabinet:

• 30-40 cm - used for narrow shells and have only one door.
• 60-80 cm - for wide variants and allow two-door structure.
• In terms of height, lockers are often manufactured around 1.5 meters, since this height is the most optimal and allows you not to bend while using the sink.

Important! Furniture on request allows you to independently determine the necessary parameters for the locker, based on personal preferences. Do not make this design too high, because it takes too much space between the first and second tiers of furniture.

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Cabinet for built-in appliances for the kitchen

Very often built-in appliances are located near the washing cabinet, because under the sink it is impossible to place the devices due to the siphon. Most often near the sink try to install a dishwasher or washing machine.

Important! Do not forget that in the process of using the sink access to the locker with household appliances will be limited, which is not always convenient. That is why it is desirable to place built-in appliances in lockers over which there is no sink.

In the cupboard under the sink can be placed:

• dishwasher;
• compact washing machine with side loading;
• miniature freezer or refrigerator.

Important! In the event of a sudden breakage of the water supply system, all built-in home appliances may be flooded, which will affect its efficiency, and possibly even reduce the service life. That's why it's worth to be very careful in the process of choosing a place for home appliances in the kitchen.

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How to choose a cupboard for a kitchen sink?

In order to choose the most suitable cabinet under the sink, you need to remember a few simple rules:

1. The cabinet should be made in the same style with all the other headsets and not violate the overall design of the kitchen. Therefore, it is worth paying attention to the correspondence of the materials of the countertop and the facade of the product.
2. Internal hinges and handles must be chosen from high-quality chrome-plated metal, as plastic elements with gold-plating are very quickly erased and lose their original appearance.
3. When selecting a color-coated cabinet, carefully check all corners and make sure that the paint layer is even and there are no streaks.
4. Choose the model you need depending on the arrangement of the kitchen. That is, if floor heating is provided, it is better to make a choice in favor of a locker with legs - in this case there will be no heating of the structure.
5. You need to choose the most practical models to use the maximum space inside the cabinet.

The information given in this article is more than enough to understand all the features of the device, constructive and designer variations of the cabinets for the kitchen sink. We hope that you easily understood this question and put your kitchen in a practical way.