The "cabinet design guide" you have been looking for is all here!

The steaming kitchen is full of the smell of human fireworks. Therefore, a warm and practical kitchen can increasingly reflect the quality of life.

As the "heart" of the kitchen, cabinets should be designed with particular attention. According to the space, reasonable planning and careful design can make the cabinet become a truly beautiful and powerful existence.

I have put together a "cabinet design guide" for everyone, please accept it!

Foreword

As the carrying area for important functions of the kitchen, cabinets cannot be handled carelessly. Cabinet design affects the style and practicality of the entire kitchen. Therefore, the detailed design of cabinets should be taken seriously!

▲Cabinet design makes life better

The necessity of cabinet design!

① Common layout forms of cabinets

The most important storage function in the kitchen is performed by cabinets. It not only contains most of the storage space in the kitchen, but also combines kitchen equipment such as sinks and stoves to form an operating space integrating cooking, washing, storage and other functions.

▲What are the common layout forms of cabinets?

The layout of cabinets in the kitchen is related to the plane shape and size of the kitchen and the location of doors and windows. That is, the common layout methods are as follows:

▲Summary of common cabinet layout styles

② The cabinet design must have reasonable movement lines

For the kitchen, some people avoid it , would rather take out food than cook; some people love it so much that they run into the kitchen and cook up various new dishes when they have time.

How should the cabinet design really suit us? To put it simply, the movement line is reasonable and the height is appropriate.

gt;gt;The cooking process generally includes the following four stepslt;lt;

▲ Arranging the moving lines according to the above cooking sequence can greatly reduce the burden when cooking.

gt;gt;I-shaped cabinetlt;lt;

The straight-shaped cabinet is suitable for small, wide and narrow kitchens. The moving lines are in a straight line, smooth and It's clear, but the walking distance when cooking is relatively large.

▲The picture above is the conventional movement line of a straight-shaped kitchen. When there is not enough space, many homeowners will choose to move the refrigerator outside. The "taking" step is performed in the area outside the kitchen. .

gt;gt;II-shaped cabinetslt;lt;

II-shaped cabinets are more suitable for "passage-type" kitchens. Its circulation line is circuitous, forming an enclosed work area, which can effectively shorten the walking distance between various areas.

▲II-shaped cabinets have higher requirements for kitchen width, because the cabinets are distributed on both sides. If the width is not enough, it will easily appear cramped and there will be less space for walking.

gt;gt;L-shaped cabinetlt;lt;

L-shaped is the most common kitchen layout, and there are generally two layout methods:

▲ This L-shaped layout is a more ideal layout, with less walking distance

▲This L-shaped layout, due to space constraints, sometimes the refrigerator can only be placed at the diagonal position of the cleaning area, and the walking distance is small A little more

gt;gt;U-shaped cabinetslt;lt;

U-shaped cabinets are suitable for large kitchen spaces, allowing for more reasonable planning of movement lines and more storage space , the operating surfaces in each area are wider.

▲U-shaped cabinets have two useless corner spaces, which will be wasted if not utilized properly. This can be solved with corner pull-out baskets or corner drawer cabinets.

③ When designing cabinets, you should also pay attention to height

In addition to moving lines, another factor that affects the comfort and experience of cooking is the height of cabinet countertops and wall cabinets.

▲There is a certain height difference to make cooking more comfortable

gt;gt;The height of the kitchen floor cabinet? lt;lt;

A base cabinet that satisfies the homeowner must fully consider various factors of the user in its design, and its height needs to be designed based on personal height and operating habits.

Kitchen base cabinet design size table

1. The elevation of general cabinets and base cabinets is 800~850mm;

2. The sink and processing area are located in the high area. To determine the height, please refer to: Comfortable height = height ÷ 2 50~80mm;

gt;gt; What is the height of the kitchen wall cabinet? lt;lt;

If the wall cabinet is high, you will inevitably look up; if it is short, it will block the line of sight, so the height of the wall cabinet is very important!

▲The height of the wall cabinet should conform to the daily habits and height of the homeowner

The standard height of the wall cabinet is about 680~800mm, and the height of the bottom of the wall cabinet and the countertop is 600~700mm. It will be more suitable and convenient for placing electrical appliances such as microwave ovens.

▲The height design of kitchen wall cabinets is also very important

Cabinet precautions

1. Cabinet countertop materials

Here are some popular science for everyone The pros and cons of common cabinet and countertop materials on the market make it easier for everyone to choose!

① Quartz stone countertop. It is highly resistant to dirt and pressure, durable and easy to clean. However, the style is single and the price is high. Friends who pursue durability can choose;

② Artificial stone countertops. There are many styles, high aesthetics, wear resistance and high temperature resistance. However, it has weak anti-scalding ability, insufficient hardness, and high price. Friends who pursue "appearance" and environmental protection can consider it;

③ Natural stone countertops. It has strong scratch resistance, wear resistance and low cost. However, it is prone to oil stains, lacks elasticity, and is prone to cracks when hit hard, making it difficult to repair. It is suitable for economical users who pursue the beauty of natural textures;

2. Kitchen lighting forms

As the saying goes, " You can go up to the hall, and you can go down to the kitchen." As the place that needs the most light in your home, you must not just install a ceiling light. The kitchen should use warm white lighting. Light sources that are too cold or too warm will affect the cook's judgment of the ingredients.

▲Basic lighting in the kitchen (integrated ceiling LED), functional lighting (chandelier above the sink), and accent lighting (LED light tubes under the cabinet).

▲The lighting design under the cabinet can effectively avoid the appearance of human figures and make it clearer. The premise is to plan the circuit in advance. Tips: Ceiling lights should be installed on the top of the kitchen, and spotlights should be installed above the cooking table and sink to provide local lighting. In order to make it easier for the cook to access items in the storage area, a light strip can be designed to provide auxiliary lighting.

How to calculate the quote for cabinets?

① How to make a cabinet budget

The cabinet budget consists of three parts: wall cabinets, floor cabinets, and countertops. When actually calculated, these three parts are combined together and collectively called "Yanmi".

Cabinet budget calculation method

① Measure the basic dimensions of the kitchen. These include length, width, and height. And estimate the general area of ??the cabinet to facilitate later budgeting.

② A linear meter of cabinets generally includes: wall cabinets, floor cabinets and countertops. The calculation formula is: unit price of linear meters × number of linear meters + surcharge;

③ Obtain merchant quotations. Do some comparison shopping, learn more about the market conditions, and know the approximate prices of various kitchen cabinets.

Case analysis of cabinet design

We take a certain apartment in a community in Xi'an as an example to analyze the original kitchen space and the kitchen modifications and suggestions.

Original house type in a community in Xi'an

▲The above floor plan shows the kitchen area of ??the original house type. The original kitchen space is small and the function is too single, which cannot meet the basic functions of the kitchen and the daily life of the homeowner.

After renovation of a community in Xi'an

▲ Taking into account the owner's daily living habits, reasonable adjustments were made based on the kitchen and dining space. Move the kitchen refrigerator outside and add the western kitchen function in conjunction with the restaurant space, reducing the overlapping of internal functions in the Chinese kitchen and increasing comfort.

Lighting suggestions for a community in Xi'an

▲Chinese kitchen countertop lighting, equipped with separate refrigerator power supply/kitchen power supply.

Intentional map after the renovation

▲Intentional map after the renovation of a community in Xi'an, Chinese kitchen + Western kitchen + restaurant.

Postscript

A writer once wrote: "In this world, my favorite place is the kitchen."

The kitchen, this warm and A practical place can always give you the gentlest comfort when your heart is in turmoil and you have no place to go...

I hope everyone can have a cabinet that suits them and adds more space to their daily cooking. A more comfortable experience allows the kitchen to have its own style!

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