Built-in refrigerator in the kitchen

Modern kitchens can be both very compact and unrealistically large-scale. But one tendency is observed in either case. And it consists in the extremely functional organization of the premises in order to free space for movement, for visual expansion of the boundaries of the room. The built-in refrigerator in the kitchen set and other appliances with the same installation principle is an important step towards the rational use of the kitchen space. To understand with the embedding of a refrigerator in a kitchen set is not at all difficult. If you follow certain requirements, you can do it yourself.

to the contents ↑

Choosing the right place for the

There are several types of built-in refrigerators. Choose a place to install it is necessary, considering not only the dimensions, but also the type of equipment. For example:

• If you want to integrate refrigeration equipment, while saving maximum space, it is desirable to give the choice of an embedded model without a freezer. This is a good solution for a small kitchen.
• There are models with a freezer compartment. This option is suitable for a family of 2-3 people.
• For a family of 4 or more people, you need to choose a built-in two-chamber unit. In this case, the freezer can be located at the top or bottom of the structure. To incorporate such a refrigerator, a separate box is usually assembled, which is an integral part of the furniture kit.
• As for miniature embedded models, they can be located even under the countertop. It is not convenient to name such an option, but the economy of space is obvious.
• For wine lovers and connoisseurs, as well as for amateur winemakers, special wine coolers are available on the market, which can also be integrated into kitchen furniture. It looks good to the wine fridge under the countertop.

Important! Typically, the built-in large-scale model of the refrigeration unit is a device with a modern design, controlled from the console or using a smartphone. Some "smart" models inform the owner that there are spoiled products in the refrigerator.

to the contents ↑

Refrigerator built into the cabinet - features:

• If the unit is designed for installation, a special box is made for it, in accordance with the passport dimensions. A refrigerator is installed on the bottom of the furniture.
• Compared with refrigerators not designed for installation, such models have better thermal insulation, they are fireproof.
• Thoughtful ventilation.
• The technical data sheet shows the cabinet design.
• The facade is fixed with special accessories to the door of the furniture.

Important! With a conventional refrigeration unit, this "focus" can not be done.

to the contents ↑

Is it possible to build a regular refrigerator?

If you say "can not", then it is unlikely that this will be any good."Our" man can not be stopped. He does not seek easy ways, but simply overcomes difficulties.

So, with what difficulties you will have to face when trying to insert a conventional technique in kitchen furniture:

• An ordinary refrigerator is located on the floor. So - at the cabinet, in which you will embed it, there will be no bottom. Naturally, such a design will turn out to be flaky and unstable.
• The depth of the box will be greater than for other kitchen cabinets and for the countertop. The depth of the conventional refrigerator is 60 cm. Then the depth of the box will be 70 cm.
• A large number of doors near the cabinet. At the same time, care should be taken to ensure that they open and close well.
• The enclosure for the installation of a conventional refrigerator should not have a rear door( for better ventilation and for safety reasons).Whether such a cabinet is sustainable is a rhetorical question.

So, can a conventional refrigerator be built into a kitchen set? The conclusion suggests itself: a stand-alone refrigeration unit can not be built. Is it not better to purchase a built-in structure?

back to the contents ↑

Where to start?

Most of the models of built-in refrigerators are equipped with a personal door hinge system. You can find a model without using a hinge system. To build this refrigerator is very simple.

There are also recessed models with hinged doors. This - the so-called "hanging on the skids", when the doors open, at the same time as if slipping towards each other.

As for the furniture for embedding, for its manufacture you can use a wide variety of materials. The main thing is that they fit harmoniously into the kitchen interior. If you do not have the skills to work with wood, the best option is working with chipboard.

Important! It is absolutely not necessary to design a built-in unit with a "cabinet".For example, there are models with transparent walls. It looks more than attractive.

to the contents ↑

Cabinet for the refrigerator with your own hands: what will it take to work?

So, to build a refrigerator in the kitchen set, you need the following materials:

• Canopies, furniture handles.
• Materials designed for mounting the box.
• Hammer.
• Drill.
• Nails, self-tapping screws.
• Self-adhesive film. It is also possible to paint or glue the structure with wallpaper.
• Pencil.
• Sledgehammer.
• Saw.
• Roulette.

Important! The built-in refrigerator is devoid of a decorative case, so you can realize your designer talents to the fullest. A system of "pantograph" allows you to connect the doors of the cabinet and refrigerator, so that the problem of double doors disappears by itself.

to the contents ↑

Getting to work

How to build a refrigerator in the cabinet?- Follow these recommendations:

1. When buying material for the assembly of the case, pay attention that it fits well with the kitchen set. If the furniture in the kitchen is decorated in a certain way, you should try to buy the same.
2. Make the refrigerator measurements. For each model, they are "their own", so there is no sense to give any figures.
3. Remove the space below the box and proceed to cut the parts for the future design. Sawing the chipboard is most convenient with the help of electric jig saw. Cut the parts together with screws.
4. When installing the refrigerator in a niche, take maximum care. Consider ventilating so that the heat from the device is taken out. This can be done with the help of openings cut in the bottom of the niche and in shelves: upper and lower. Sometimes it is necessary to mount an additional fan to protect the equipment from overheating.
5. In the side of the box, special holes must be provided for the cord of the refrigerator. After that you can install the unit in the cabinet.
6. Do the door according to the "pantograph" system. To make the door open silently, it needs to be carefully adjusted.
7. Sections are masked with a special edge.

Unusual design will not only save valuable space. Built-in refrigeration technology will give the kitchen room a charm and originality.