Kitchen cabinet

Today, the market offers a huge assortment of different cabinets for washing, so it is often difficult to immediately orient and understand which option will still be the most convenient and practical. In addition to the cabinets, you can also find drawers under the sink, and here the question arises: which option is still better and will last a longer period of time? In this article, we will consider a cabinet for a sink for the kitchen, we will understand the main characteristics of its various types and help determine the best option.

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Advantages of a pedestal sink

Today, almost everyone chooses a sink with a cabinet, since this allows you to increase the useful area in the kitchen, makes it possible to store all kinds of kitchen appliances there.

The main advantages of the sink with a pedestal:

• This model helps to preserve the kitchen design in a single style, not to violate the aesthetics, and the sink with a curbstone looks more neat and attractive than a conventional hanging model.
• Allows you to properly store all kitchen utensils and detergents.
• It makes it possible to hide all pipes and provide access to them only if repair work is necessary.
• You can store items that are not used as often as, for example, a bin or household cleaning products.

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What are the cabinets for a sink for the kitchen?

The design of the cabinet for washing directly depends on the size and shape of the sink, so the original and non-standard models are not presented on the market. Of course, the structure of the chosen cabinet also depends on the dimensions of the kitchen, as well as the location of the sink.

Important! It is very important to choose the right cabinet 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 under the sink, which is installed near the stove or in the middle of other kitchen cabinets.
• Corner sink cabinet, consisting of two interconnected direct floor devices, the appearance of which resembles an L-shaped. Or there is a construction with a door cut for forty-five degrees. This is the most preferred placement option, since for convenience the sink is mainly placed in the corner zone.

For both direct cabinets and corner views, transverse logs are used to help strengthen the structure, since the need for a water supply system affects the complete or partial absence of the back wall of the two types of cabinets.

Important! Rationally thought-out distribution of free space contributes to the convenient and efficient use of both versions of the cabinet for a kitchen sink.

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What's inside?

There are several options for filling the cabinet under the sink for the kitchen:

• Shelves - help divide free space into several zones. Thus, not very large appliances can be stored. 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 - it is very convenient to use to store a variety of kitchen details, as they will not be lost.
• Boxes - help organize a space for storing frequently needed things. Therefore, they are usually placed on top, and strictly adhere to the U-shaped, so as not to harm other structural elements.
• Empty - allows you to store more overall fixtures. Very often, with such a structure, a place is organized for built-in appliances or household waste.

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Direct configuration sink cabinet

The direct configuration of cabinets is the most well-established and standardized form, which is very often used in kitchen rooms. The rectilinear kitchen cabinet under the sink is an ordinary floor construction for furniture, which can have various dimensions, and the number of doors used in the floor construction is determined by the dimensions of the kitchen cabinet.

Manufacturers are trying to equip such cabinets with various functional elements and the most commonly used are all kinds of shelves and hinged kitchen rails.

Important! The presence of such components depends on the sewer 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 model, such an eyeliner is absent, so the usable space under the sink is significantly reduced and the installation 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, which will allow you to store all the necessary detergents and appliances directly near the sink.

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Corner cabinet for kitchen sink

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

There are two types of washbasin cabinets installed in the corner of the kitchen.

Rectangular

Rectangular floor-standing cabinet for the 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 follows the shape of the corner and is a right angle.

Important! This design is very simple in the manufacturing process, but not quite functional to use, since the internal space for a variety of devices is very small.

Trapezoid

The trapezoidal look of the cabinet under the kitchen sink is more functional. It consists of a large square stand with a cut corner, and two adjacent walls of the furniture set also connect at right angles, and two corners of obtuse angles are fixed at the outer surface of the countertop.

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

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

Important! Despite the fact that the kitchen cabinet for washing the trapezoidal configuration occupies a large area, it is more profitable and expedient in use, so you should make a choice in his favor.

The main advantages of a corner pedestal

The least useful space of a dwelling in any apartment is a corner zone, so they try to place large household equipment or massive furniture in these places.That is why it is possible to competently organize the corner zone with the help of special cabinets 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:

• The modular arrangement of cabinet furniture along the length of the adjacent walls contributes to the most rational use of usable space. Due to this, in a small room of the apartment you can place all the necessary furniture items.
• The sink located in the corner zone is located in the center of the kitchen and in an acceptable accessibility zone. Thanks to this, the cooking process is optimized.
• Installing a sink, filtering components for water, a washing machine or dishwasher and other plumbing fixtures is most appropriate 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 internal space of the trapezoidal cabinet can be used to install a washing machine or dishwasher, filtering devices, as well as to store a bin and all kinds of household cleaning products.

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

Making a corner cabinet

Very often it is impossible to find the necessary corner cabinet for washing in the store and then custom-made production will come to the rescue. Different companies make it possible to independently choose all the parameters and design of the cabinet, so everyone can order the right cabinet.

For the right choice of corner cabinet, you must adhere to some recommendations:

• The standard size of the trapezoidal cabinet is the length of the side surfaces that are adjacent to the wall and equal to 900 mm.
• The height from the floor surface to the upper working plane is 700-720 mm, and the height of the lower base is most often 100-120 mm.
• The countertop is best made from the finished laminated particleboard of the desired color range. The used dimensions of such a sheet: length - 3000 mm, width - 600 mm, and thickness from 40 to 60 mm.
• In the manufacture of an angular trapezoidal 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 imperative to provide for all openings that are designed to install a sink, mixer, as well as summarize utilities.

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

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Kitchen sink drawer: convenience or practicality

In addition to the cabinet for washing, very often when choosing a design for the sink, you can find options not only with doors, but also with drawers. Such boxes are mounted on live rolls and are made in an unusual shape, with a special recess in the middle, which is designed for a siphon and a sink.

This design does not have much useful volume, but it still makes it possible to conveniently and practically organize a space for storing a variety of detergents, which most often fold under the sink.

Important! The sink drawer is most suitable for the bathroom, as it will help to store all the necessary little things like creams, soaps and shaving accessories. In the kitchen, only small items can be folded into this design, since the fasteners do not withstand heavy loads.

It is recommended to opt for a sink drawer for the kitchen, if there are drawers in all kitchen cabinets. This will preserve a unified style in kitchen furniture and not disrupt the design.

Important! Models with several sink drawers are also on the modern market.Thus, the first one is made with a recess for a siphon, and all the others will be more capacious and practical, which will make it possible to conveniently store all the necessary detergents in them.

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Typical sizes of kitchen sink

The cabinet for the sink for the kitchen should not differ from all the others either in height or in design, since most often a large solid countertop is used that covers all the cabinets. Depending on the dimensions of the sink, the dimensions of the cabinet are also selected.

Standard sizes of a cabinet for a sink:

• 30-40 cm - used for narrow sinks and have only one door.
• 60-80 cm - for wide options and enable a two-door structure.
• In terms of height, cabinets of about 1.5 meters are most often produced, since this height is the most optimal and allows you not to bend during the use of the sink.

Important! Custom furniture allows you to independently determine the necessary parameters for the cabinet, based on personal preferences. Do not make such a design too high, since it will take 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 it is impossible to place devices under the sink because of the siphon. Most often, they try to install a dishwasher or washing machine near the sink.

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

In the cabinet under the sink you can place:

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

Important! In the event of a sudden breakdown of the water supply system, all built-in household appliances can be flooded, which will affect its performance, and possibly even shorten the life of the appliance. That is why it is worth being very careful in the process of choosing a place for household appliances in the kitchen.

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How to choose a cabinet for a kitchen sink?

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

1. The cabinet should be made in the same style with all 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. The internal hinges and handles must be selected from high-quality chromed metal, as the plastic elements with gilding are very quickly erased and lose their original appearance.
3. When choosing a cabinet with a color coating, it is necessary to carefully check all the corners and make sure the uniformity of the paint layer and the absence of smudges.
4. You need to choose a model depending on the arrangement of the kitchen. That is, if floor heating is provided, then it is better to opt for a cabinet with legs - in this case, the structure will not heat up.
5. You need to choose the most practical models in order to use the maximum space inside the cabinet.

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The information given in this article is more than enough to understand all the features of the device, structural and design variations of cabinets for a sink for the kitchen. We hope that you have easily dealt with this issue and practically equipped your kitchen.