How to choose furniture in the kitchen?

In the kitchen, most families spend a lot of time, because it is both the place for preparing food and its reception, in the kitchen we can meet guests and just drink tea. Therefore, it is important that multifunctional and comfortable furniture surround us, which would also please the eye. It is necessary to select each piece of furniture correctly, thinking through all the nuances very carefully. Nowadays, the market offers a huge assortment of furniture. Kitchens come in different sizes - both large and small. How to choose furniture for the kitchen, what you need to pay attention to - this will be discussed in the article below.

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Why do you need furniture in the kitchen?

Each family can have completely different goals. Based on them, it is necessary to select furniture so that it does not happen that something is missing, but something is not used at all:

• If you do not like to cook or do it very rarely, then minimalism is suitable for you, where only the most necessary items will be used.
• For lovers of cooking delicious dishes, you need to pay attention to the kitchen with the maximum number of cabinets, shelves and cabinets that can fit in free space.
• If you like to spend a lot of time in the kitchen, not taking into account the cooking time, and, for example, to receive guests there or just hold family conversations at a tea party, then you definitely need to pay attention to the dining area, and not just the work area. It should be conducive to long gatherings and as comfortable as possible. It would be nice to separate it from the area in which the food is cooked, if the area of ​​the room allows.

Important! The combined living room and kitchen are very fashionable, stylish and comfortable, while the space of the kitchen is increased several times, which makes it possible to place much more things in the form of appliances and furniture.

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Color selection

When choosing furniture for the kitchen, it is absolutely necessary to determine its color, so that in the end result you get a harmonious room. To do this, you can either use the services of designers, or try to cope on their own, having studied all kinds of options on the Internet. The best option is when the selection of furniture and repairs in the room occur simultaneously.

Important! All home decoration should be in harmony with each other.

Decide in advance how many colors will be used, what will be the main tone. It’s already from the selected shades that you need to build on when choosing all the interior items, starting from walls and ending with curtains and additional accessories.

Important! Consider the same nuances when choosing the finish on all surfaces in the kitchen. To help you, we offer the following collections of useful tips:

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The color depends on your preference. But it is worth remembering that:

• Light shades visually expand the space - they are perfect for small kitchens.
• Dark furniture looks great in spacious rooms.
• Using bright colors such as green, orange, red, yellow will make the kitchen an interesting place in your home.
• You can also use juicy contrasting shades, but do not forget that they look best in rooms of large areas.
• In small kitchens, shades such as light blue, light green, peach, light gray look good.

Important! Psychologists have proven that the mood in many respects depends on the color surrounding us. To improve appetite, use these colors: yellow, orange, green and red. If you do not want to cause an appetite, then they will suit you: olive, gray, purple, blue, blue.

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Kitchen style

The choice of furniture also depends on the style of your kitchen. Consider in more detail the most popular.

Classic

The classics always remain relevant, but such a decision will cost a lot, because natural materials are used in this style. Such kitchens are often massive and suitable for spacious rooms with large windows and high ceilings.

Modern

A great option that will fit into the kitchen of any size. The main task in this style is functionality and simplicity, every detail is thought out, it contains only the necessary furniture. Kitchens in this style are mainly performed in bright colors.

Country

Country style is beauty, functionality and home comfort. It reminds of a rustic style and fits perfectly into large spaces. Everything natural is used, namely: wicker and rough wooden furniture, linen textiles and clay pots.

High tech

This is one of the modern styles used for the interior of kitchens. In this style, it looks modern. Used furniture and appliances with a clear outline, which is made of glass, metal or plastic. Such furniture conquers simplicity, which borders on maximum convenience.

Minimalism

This style is very similar to Hi-tech, but furniture can be made of any material. The main thing in the style of Minimalism is the availability of free space, simplicity and a single color scheme.

Important! When deciding on the furniture, carefully calculate everything, think over the arrangement. It will be much easier for you to do this in the best way, if you use the advice of experts and special programs for modeling repairs. See the following articles for information on this:

• Program for 3d modeling the bathroom and any other room.
• How to arrange furniture in the kitchen?

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Materials

When choosing a headset, it is very important to understand what material the kitchen furniture is best from:

• Wooden kitchens are of high quality and environmentally friendly. But such material does not tolerate the action of moisture, it is necessary to properly care for it. Such furniture is expensive.
• Furniture made from MDF is easy to clean and environmentally friendly. Furniture made of MDF can be of any shape, because such plates are flexible and plastic, and it is also affordable. Disadvantages are the possible risk of peeling of the cladding.
• Chipboard panels are endowed with good operational qualities. Thanks to modern processing, furniture made of such a material withstands the influence of moisture and elevated temperatures. They have an acceptable cost, but chipboard bends badly, so simpler forms are created from it than from MDF.

Important! For facades, you can use MDF, particleboard, plastic, as well as metal and glass inserts. MDF is coated with enamel or PVC film. In the first case, the facade will be moisture resistant and retains its appearance for a long time, in the second - the quality of the furniture is lower.

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Countertop Selection

Making furniture for the kitchen will not do without the choice of countertops. Today they are offered from the following materials:

• Wood. These countertops are eco-friendly and simple. The tree is treated with oils that do not allow moisture and other negative factors to spoil it.

Important! Nothing hot can be placed on such countertops, nor can they be cut on them, and drops of water must be wiped off immediately.

• Laminated. Very popular because there is a large selection, easy to install, are inexpensive. They are made of chipboard, which is faced with a laminate or laminate.They are resistant to moisture, scratches, high temperature, detergents. But it’s best to wipe the water off the surface right away, because it can cause swelling. Laminated countertops.

Important! They can imitate any pattern, for example, wood, stone, leather, be of various colors.

• A rock. This is an ideal kitchen option. Such countertops have several advantages - they are not scratched, they are not afraid of moisture and high temperatures, as well as detergents. Most often they use marble, granite or basalt. These countertops are heavy and expensive.
• Fake diamond. Worktops from it are endowed with almost the same advantages as natural ones, but they are lighter, cheaper.
• Brushed steel. These are strong, durable, hygienic countertops. A great option for modern kitchens, which will last for many years.

Important! Their appearance is very specific, so they are more used for kitchens in cafes, restaurants or in apartments and private houses, provided that the room is decorated in the style of Hi-tech or Minimalism.

• Glass. Glass countertops have an amazing appearance, but, unfortunately, they are not very practical, because there is a risk of cracks, chips, and spots from drops, food, fats will be noticeable if you do not immediately wipe them.
• Acrylic. Such tabletops are made of acrylic resin, mineral filler, pigment. They are resistant to moisture, fungus, detergents, and also have a huge selection of colors.

Important! Do not forget about other furnishings equally important for comfortable use of the kitchen. We prepared detailed reviews about them in the following publications:

• Sink sizes for the kitchen.
• Cooker hoods with ventilation.
• Cooker hoods without duct.

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Useful Tips:

• Give preference to countertops with a moisture-resistant coating, because the life of the furniture directly depends on them.
• Drawer guides and hinges should function normally, do not warp, or jam.
• When choosing furniture for the kitchen, focus not only on its appearance, but also on the quality of the material used in its manufacture.
• The more extravagant the form, the color of the furniture, the faster it bothers.

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We examined the basic nuances of how to choose furniture for the kitchen. It should be functional, practical, appropriate in terms of parameters and pleasing to the eye, therefore, approach the purchase or individual layout with complete seriousness and responsibility. The task is not easy, but with the right approach, it is completely solvable. Have a good choice!