Options for kitchen cabinets for washing, their pros and cons

The kitchen is a room designed for cooking, eating, washing dishes or performing other standard household activities. Therefore, an indispensable object that should be in this room is the sink. The best choice is the cabinet under the sink for the kitchen, which is distinguished by its attractive appearance, high functionality and compliance with the existing kitchen set.

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A sink with a kitchen table provides not only the convenience of using the sink for its intended purpose, but also guarantees the creation of an attractive and holistic interior. Conventional designs that are not equipped with cabinets are considered not too beautiful, so it is difficult to fit them into the interior of the kitchen.

A kitchen sink with a curbstone has many advantages:

• the walls of the bedside table act as support for washbasins, since under the influence of a significant pressure of water significant loads act on the sink, therefore, the design must cope with them;
• the underframe makes it possible to hide ugly sewer and heating pipes, as well as various hoses designed for a dishwasher or washing machine in the kitchen, so these items will not be available in the interior;
• some designs are equipped with different shelves and even the back wall, which not only increases the comfort of its use and functionality, but also guarantees the protection of the walls of the room from moisture;
• the owners of the premises themselves can attach shelves to the design on which various household items will be stored.

Often, a washing machine is installed in the kitchen, since the bathroom is too small, so there is simply no possibility for installation, and in this case, a hose is supplied for the washing machine behind the kitchen set so that it does not spoil the appearance of the room.

The most common kitchen cabinet, on top of which a sink is mounted, is used to install a bin that is not visible due to the presence of decorative doors. This product may be included with the headset or purchased separately, however, in any case, it should perfectly match the rest of the interior in the kitchen.

Varieties

Curbstones with a sink to the kitchen are presented in many forms, and they differ in dimensions, shapes, materials used in the manufacturing process and cost. Often, people have difficulties with the right choice due to such a variety, therefore it is recommended to study the features of all kinds. The economy option options are most often chosen, however, even at a low cost, it is possible to choose products that have good quality, durability, resistance to moisture and other positive parameters, for which it is recommended to focus on models produced by well-known and trusted manufacturers.

In accordance with the form and design, the types of kitchen cabinets for washing are distinguished:

• straight - this design is classic. It can have a rectangular or square shape, and such kitchen cabinets are built in almost anywhere in the headset, which allows you to choose the best place for them. The disadvantages include the inability to use this product in the corners of the room, and it is precisely the corners that are considered the optimal installation location, so direct curbstones are rarely selected. Direct kitchen cabinets are available in many sizes, and it is allowed to equip it with different shelves, drawers or other small storage places for dishes or household chemicals. If communications are correctly laid under the sink in the kitchen, a compartment for vegetables can be allocated. Regardless of which dimensions of this design will be selected, it is considered the most convenient and optimal for the use of internal space;
• angular - such a kitchen cupboard is adjacent to two walls of the room, perpendicular to each other. It is installed in the corner of the room, and such a solution is considered the most optimal for many owners of residential real estate. Its shape may be different, therefore, designs of a G-shaped, rectangular or triangular configuration can be selected. The corner sink is considered an ideal solution for a small room, and at the same time it occupies a portion of the kitchen that is rarely used. Even this underframe can be equipped with different elements for storing dishes, vegetables or other items;
• trapezoid - these lower cabinets are considered the most capacious among all varieties. Usually they are equipped with several doors at once. They have a variety of compartments for storing small or even large items. The dimensions of such a cabinet can be quite large. The difference between such a sink for the kitchen with a cupboard is the presence of a wide countertop, which greatly simplifies the procedure for washing dishes or products;
• multifaceted - this option may have a different form, and it is selected depending on the preferences of the direct users of the premises. Asymmetric models acting as decoration of the interior are considered to be in demand recently.

To simplify the procedure for using this interior item, it is allowed to choose designs on adjustable legs, which, if necessary, can be adjusted in accordance with the growth of users.

Direct

The most popular nightstands for kitchen sinks are straight or corner models. The features of direct designs include:

• such cabinets for a kitchen sink are considered traditional, therefore it is available in different shapes and sizes, and they can be equipped with two, three or one door, as well as several drawers;
• for such kitchen elements, various additional elements are often used to increase the comfort of their use, and these include wheels, drawers, rails or other;
• direct cabinets for a sink for the kitchen are practical and convenient for use, and this is due to the fact that there is free access to the internal space of the structure, so it is possible to store quite a lot of different items inside;
• this underframe is considered reliable, and is usually created from materials that are resistant to pollution, moisture and other factors of influence;
• the cost of direct structures is not considered too high.

Inexpensive direct bedside tables are products made from solid pine, but it is important to make sure that they are treated with special protective compounds that increase the resistance of wood to moisture.

Corner

Sinks in the kitchen with a corner cabinet are chosen quite often. This allows you to occupy a space in the room that is not often used for any purpose. They can be created from pine, chipboard, plastic or other materials. Features of corner constructions include:

• they can be L shaped or trapezoidal, and it is the first option that is purchased most often, since it is considered quite simple, but if a stainless steel sink with unusual and specific shapes is used, then the second model is suitable;
• angular views are considered more ergonomic compared to direct options, and they fit even into the smallest rooms, and also look good in combination with different types of kitchen sets;
• They are practical and convenient for use, since when opening the door it is possible to view the entire space of the drawer;
• the corner cabinet under the sink may have different strengths, which depends on the material used in the manufacturing process;
• These items are considered more expensive than direct models.

Thus, angular contractions can be made of pine or other materials, and this underframe can have different configurations and sizes, which allows you to choose the right model for any kitchen.

Optimum sizes

The cabinet for a sink in the kitchen may have different dimensions. The standard dimensions are 90 by 90 cm, and these products are considered roomy and convenient for use. When choosing the optimal dimensions, some recommendations are studied:

• the dimensions should take into account that it is planned to install the product with a sink, so the sink should easily cut into or overlap the countertop;
• the height must be equal to the height of the lower drawers of the headset, so it is not allowed that there are any unattractive protrusions;
• the width depends on the purpose for which the underframe will be used, since if nothing is stored there, the width of the bedside table may be insignificant, and if it is planned to install a bin or store dishes or food at all, it is advisable to take this into account the width was optimal for these purposes;
• If you plan to use an angular structure, then its dimensions depend on whether other parts of the headset are located on both sides.

Thus, cabinets in different sizes can be selected for sinks, and the choice of dimensions depends on various factors.

Selection rules

If you purchase a separate item designed to insert a sink made of stainless steel or other material, then to obtain a high-quality design, some recommendations are taken into account:

• creation material should be optimal for the kitchen, therefore, must be resistant to exposure to high temperature and moisture;
• the appearance must match the style of the interior and the headset installed in the kitchen;
• the price should be consistent with quality;
• if you plan to install the mortise sink yourself, you should make sure that this work can be done with your own hands;
• it is desirable that it is possible to regulate the opening of doors, which increases the comfort of use of the product;
• the presence of boxes or shelves designed to store different items is taken into account.

With a competent choice of design, a multifunctional, convenient and attractive interior item in the kitchen is provided.

Organization of space for small things

Since the elements of communication networks are located in such a cabinet, it is difficult to store large objects in it. Therefore, usually there are all sorts of little things, and for organizing the space for them, different methods are used:

• a hinged door can be made at the top of the cabinet, and sponges or brushes are stored in the opening space;
• attaching to the door of the product small shelves that are designed to store small kitchen utensils;
• the presence of hidden drawers or blocks, which are pull-out and spacious, so even products can be located here.

Thus, bedside tables for the kitchen sink can be presented in numerous forms. They are created from pine or other materials, and also have different sizes, shapes and cost. The choice depends on the available kitchen, the wishes of users and their financial capabilities. The design should fit well into the room, and must also be convenient for continuous use.

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