Kitchen - technology and materials

What is the most important room in our house, where do we spend most of our time? Of course, in the kitchen, so here everything should be as convenient, comfortable and cozy as possible.

Before buying kitchen furniture, you should determine the exact dimensions of your kitchen, draw it, even a schematic plan, think over the layout.

Regarding the style of kitchen solutions, the options can be very different - from classic to hi-tech minimalism. But it is worth remembering that if you do not plan to change kitchen furniture every three to four years, then you should not choose expressive models of kitchen furniture. Such furniture goes out of fashion very quickly.

When choosing a color scheme for the kitchen, start from the level of illumination of your kitchen and whether direct sunlight enters the kitchen at all. If the kitchen is located in that part of the house where the sun's rays practically do not penetrate, stop at light, soft colors - lemon, pink, pistachio, peach or apricot. If the kitchen is located withFurniture materialsof the sunny side, it is better to choose cold tones that visually and at the level of sensations will create a feeling of coolness - these are shades of blue, gray, green. In addition, when deciding on the color scheme of the kitchen, think about what will be the main thing in it - calming and relaxing after a hard day, or vice versa, it will have to have a stimulating effect, for example, stimulating appetite. The only requirement is to try to avoid saturated bright tones, obvious contrasts and complex patterns, both on the walls and on the work surface.

The service life of kitchen furniture depends on a number of factors, such as: materials, quality of fittings and processing, reliability of fixtures, resistance to external influences. In general, German is considered the most reliable and long-term kitchen furniture - manufacturers guarantee a service life of up to 20 years. Further along the length of the service life is Finnish, Czech and domestic furniture. Although it is worth noting that some domestic manufacturers also guarantee the life of the kitchens up to 15 years.

When purchasing kitchen furniture, it is worth paying attention to the materials from which it is made. For the manufacture of kitchen furniture using a natural array, multiplex, MDF or chipboard. But most often still used chipboard.

Facade for kitchen furnitureFurniture, the case of which is made of chipboard, is the cheapest. More expensive - from MDF. If you can afford it financially, it is better to opt for MDF, since it is stronger, more environmentally friendly and safer, less exposed to external factors than particle board.

With the advent of high-tech style, the use of metal and glass has become fashionable. Anodized aluminum, which is much softer than steel, is most often used as metal. Designers use satin steel to create a radiant kitchen effect. It is worth noting that steel requires more and more thorough maintenance than aluminum, because any prints and spots are visible on it.

Glass today is made of high strength, which is practically not susceptible to damage. Shelves, cabinet doors, countertops are made from it.

Veneers and polymers are used for facing kitchen furniture. Veneers are necessarily covered with several layers of polyurethane varnishes. Polymers - laminate and melamine - are used much more today. For surfaces subject to more frequent mechanical and physical stresses, a laminate is used, as it is thicker and stronger.