What are the precautions for kitchen decoration cabinets?

The cupboard is the soul of the kitchen. A series of operations such as storage, washing, cooking, etc. should be realized with the help of cabinets and their supporting equipment. A good cupboard is not only a beautiful woman in the kitchen, but also makes the kitchen operate smoothly and conveniently, saving effort and worry. Next, we will analyze the matters needing attention in kitchen cabinet decoration in detail from the aspects of size design and cabinet material selection.

First, the cabinet size (depth and width) design

The design of kitchen moving line has been analyzed a lot in the previous answer, so I won't explain it too much here. The basic principle is to arrange the basin, chopping board and stove in the order of washing-cutting-frying, and the bigger the middle cutting position, the better. Here, I will focus on the ergonomic design of cabinets. The determination of the height, width and depth of cabinets should be based on the human comfort data obtained through actual measurement, statistics and analysis.

1, mesa height

Whether the countertop is comfortable or not can only be known if you have used it yourself. If the countertop is set too high, you need to raise your arm. If it is too low, you need to bend over. After a long time, you will obviously feel "backache and arm cramp". Of course, the height of countertops in different operating areas of the kitchen should also be different. When cooking, the arm will be raised, and when washing vegetables, the arm will be lowered. Too high or too low is a burden to the body, so the sink should be higher and the cooking area should be lower, so there will be a design method of high and low countertops. However, for the sake of beauty and easy reasoning, most people will choose the same height of the countertop, and the height of the kitchen workbench from the ground is generally 80-92 cm.

People with different heights have different requirements for the height of the countertop. The height of the countertop and the most comfortable operating height in the picture below can be used as a reference for everyone to customize the cabinet.

For the most comfortable operating height of the countertop, I specially studied the European cabinet design. It is reported that European-style cabinets have been studied in detail for thousands of different people, and a suitable formula of countertop height has been obtained, in which the suitable countertop height is ≈ height /2+5cm.

(2) Depth of basement

When the hand is straight, the distance from the shoulder to the thumb is slightly larger, generally 65cm for women and 74cm for men. The survey found that most people are more likely to take things less than 53cm away from their bodies, and because the depth of the range hood has reached 53cm, the narrow countertop will affect the efficiency of oil smoke absorption. These factors determine that the depth of kitchen countertops is generally around 60cm.

(3) the depth of the cabinet

There will be a certain gap between the depth of the hanging cabinet and the ground cabinet. It is suggested that the depth of the hanging cabinet should be 300 ~ 350 mm, and the door of the hanging cabinet should not exceed the front of the console to eliminate the danger of meeting.

The clearance distance between the floor and the bottom of the hanging cabinet is1300mm+(n *100) mm. n is an integer adjustment, and the height of the hanging cabinet is generally -5cm, which is convenient for taking things.

The distance between the oil press and the stove is 0.6-0.8m, which can generally give full play to its functions. If the distance between the range hood and the cooker is more than 0.8m, the oil fume extraction effect will be greatly reduced.

(4) the width of the operating table

The width occupied by people during standing operation is 66cm for women and 70cm for men. But in terms of specific usage habits, it must be increased to a certain size. According to the principle that work is easier when the left-right angle between the arm and the body is 15, the width of the main countertop in the kitchen should be above 76cm.

The width setting of the main operation of European cabinets can be used as a reference:

cook

The width of various cookers and the required cabinet width are required. The oven width = kitchen appliance size+about 15cm.

wash

The width of all kinds of sinks and the required cabinet width requirements = kitchen appliance size+about 10cm.

Prepare a meal

The kitchen is too small, so the desktop must be clean and free of all kinds of irrelevant items. Desktop width = 600 cm -900 cm

Source: Oupai cupboard

Second, the selection of cabinet plates, countertops and hardware

1, cabinet board selection

(1) cabinet body

The cabinet body is the skeleton of the cabinet, which supports the whole cabinet and is the key to determine the service life of the cabinet. The selection of cabinets should focus on the following factors: first, good load-bearing and nail-holding power; Secondly, good moisture resistance; Third, the environmental protection of cabinets.

Cabinet materials are solid wood particleboard, solid wood plywood, stainless steel and so on. The cabinets are mostly made of solid wood particleboard and solid wood plywood, which are mainly characterized by good comprehensive performance, strong nail grip, durability, good moisture resistance and relatively more environmental protection.

Particleboard is an environmental protection industry encouraged by the state. This piece of supervision is strong, and the investment threshold of granular board is relatively high, so its environmental protection indicators will be relatively stable. According to the international standards, the formaldehyde emission is divided into E 1 grade and E2 grade, among which E 1 grade (formaldehyde emission ≤ 1.5mg/L) is an ideal environmental protection grade, and generally well-known customized cabinet brands can reach or even exceed this standard. For example, the formaldehyde emission of European cabinets is 0.3mg/L, which is much lower than the E 1 standard.

It is worth noting that there is still a very popular "E0 level (≤0.5mg/L)" on the market at present, but neither the European standard nor the national standard has the E0 level standard. When purchasing cabinets, choose environmental protection materials according to the international E 1 standard.

When purchasing cabinets, it is recommended that you choose cabinets of big brands as far as possible, like some old cabinets, whose certification qualifications are more comprehensive and the environmental protection of plates is more guaranteed. The following are the basic reference standards, which you can refer to when purchasing cabinets.

1. Check the product label to see if there are environmental standards.

2. Check the environmental protection certificate, power of attorney and test report of the cabinet.

3. Check whether the edge sealing of the cabinet is tight. If the edge sealing is not strict, toxic substances are easy to volatilize.

4. The whole cabinet purchased should have the "China Environmental Label Product Certification", commonly known as "ten ring Certification".

2. Door panel:

Door panels are the skin of cabinets, and the value of cabinets depends on them. Common door panels can generally be divided into solid wood panels, painted panels, plastic panels, double decorative panels, fire boards and so on. These door panel materials have their own advantages and disadvantages. When choosing them, we should consider three aspects: home style, use demand and price.

(1) solid wood board

Solid wood door panels are high-grade door panels, mainly made of oak, cherry and walnut, and are the first choice for many families with classical cultural complex in western family kitchens.

(2) Baked paint board

Baked paint board is made of medium density fiberboard by surface grinding, priming, drying, polishing (three bottom, two sides and one side) for 6-9 times and baking at high temperature.

(3) blister board

The die pressing plate is made of density board as the base material and three-dimensional film as the veneer, which is pressed at high temperature.

Oupai "Hua Wu Qi Yu" integrated cupboard (plastic board)

(4) Double decorative plate:

In fact, the double-sided panel is an upgraded version of the old melamine board. Its basic material is particleboard or medium density fiberboard, and then it is bonded by surface.

Ou pai "Christine" integrated cupboard (double-sided door panel)

(5) Fireproof board:

It is made of base paper (titanium powder paper, kraft paper) through the impregnation process of melamine and phenolic resin, and through high temperature and high pressure environment. It is one of the most classic door panel materials in cabinets.

Ou pai "ode to joy" integrated cupboard (fire door panel)

3. Desktop

The quality of countertops also directly affects the service life of cabinets. A good countertop should be scratch-resistant, dirt-resistant, heat-resistant, environmentally friendly and safe. Common countertops are quartz stone, artificial stone, natural stone, slate, stainless steel and so on. Their materials, advantages and disadvantages are briefly summarized as follows:

The advantages and disadvantages of the countertop can be simply explained from the aspects of appearance, wear resistance, pollution resistance, flame retardant and environmental protection.

If you want high value but don't cook, choose natural stone countertops; Choose stainless steel that is easy to clean but not tangled; Qian duo pursues the optional slate of perfect quality; Of course, quartz is the one with high quality and price ratio. Compared with the above table, quartz stone has achieved a balance in performance, face value and price.

Quartz stone is also the most popular cabinet countertop at present, which is a new material synthesized by more than 90% timely crystal, resin and other trace elements. It has the texture and luster of natural stone, wear resistance, strong stain resistance, difficult deformation, high temperature resistance of 300℃, food grade, no mildew and no discoloration.

Common colors of quartz stone

Choose quartz stone countertops, first choose high density. Generally speaking, quartz stone with smaller particles, more crystals, less variegated colors and smoother surface has higher density, better quality and more expensive price. Secondly, try to choose a light yellow model, which is more resistant to dirt than a dark one.

Oupai quartz stone developed and produced by Oupai itself has a timely content of 90%-93% and a Mohs hardness of ≥5. Its hardness, rigidity and density are higher than those of natural stone and ordinary artificial stone. Its internal structure is dense and non-porous, and it can be in direct contact with food. The most important thing is that it doesn't need maintenance, which saves trouble and effort.

Quartz stone surface

In addition, imported quartz stone is also the choice of many people, after all, the quality is there. At present, there are several kinds of imported quartz stones, among which Caesar stone and celery stone are the most famous. Caesar stone is produced in Israel, and Celeste stone is produced in Spain. They are similar in price and hardness.

4. Hardware

Hardware, like the seams of cabinets, is very important, but it is also the most easily overlooked. Good hardware can last for 30 to 40 years, and inferior hardware will regret it within three years: the drawer is stuck and the cupboard door can't be closed ... so it is recommended to choose high-end brands for hardware selection, which is durable and guaranteed.

Hardware of cabinets can be divided into basic hardware and functional hardware. The former is the collective name of hinge group and slide rail, while the latter is the collective name of hardware directly used, such as basket handle. Among them, Hettich from Germany and Blum from Austria are recommended for hinge and slide rail brands, and Caseboma from Germany or Platinum from Switzerland are recommended for basket pulling.

It is recommended to customize the whole cabinet. Generally speaking, there is no need to purchase additional hardware. Well-known custom cabinet brands in China, such as European cabinets, have always cooperated with these international hardware brands, and most of the hinges are Blum or Heidi Shi. If the budget is sufficient, it is recommended to bring a damping hinge. Even if you let go suddenly, the cupboard door will close slowly without making a collision sound.

Third, the cabinet storage space design

Storage is the core problem in the kitchen, and the messy kitchen seriously affects the mood and efficiency of cooking. From chopsticks, knives and forks, all kinds of kitchen utensils, pots and pans, to saucepans, everything is gathered in this space. Storage is a very complicated and huge system, and the reasonable design of storage space is the top priority of cabinet decoration.

1, multiple cabinet combinations

The combined use of various hanging cabinets, high cabinets and drawer baskets makes the storage system full of structure and patchwork, which greatly enriches the storage function.

3, "light on the top and heavy on the bottom"

Kitchen storage is generally based on the principle of "light on the top and heavy on the bottom, ordinary in the middle". Commonly used condiments can be placed in a convenient place for cooking, light snacks and dry goods can be placed in the hanging cabinet, and the hanging cabinet can be installed with a pull-down basket to avoid the problem of not being available. Heavy pots and pans can be put in the cupboard.

Top: Light items, such as grain, dry goods, noodles, etc., should be put in the hanging cabinet. , and put it into a sealed square storage box to make full use of the upper space, which is more neat and convenient;

China people: Put common items on the table, such as chopping boards, knives, seasoning bottles, shovels, etc. If the tables are crowded, you can hang them on the wall.

Bottom: Enlarge the big items in the basement, such as plates, and put them in the drawer vertically, and put the big pots and pans in the basket.

3. Classified storage

Try to store the same kind of things together. Once found, it will be more convenient, such as tableware, food and spices.

There are many kinds of condiments in the kitchen, and they are used frequently. Bottles and cans are piled on the countertop, which not only occupies the countertop space, but also is easy to be contaminated with oil. Multifunctional basket pulling, modular storage, sealed storage of articles at a glance, effectively isolating lampblack.

There are many plates in the kitchen, which are heavy and brittle and easy to slide when stacked. If it is not drained and dried in time, it is easy to breed bacteria. Modular combined bowl rack design and refined partition can realize effective storage.

Chopsticks, spoons and forks are used for every meal, but many families always mix them together. There are also some small objects such as bottle openers, peelers and slicers, which are placed in the corner of the cabinet and are difficult to find when used. Multi-functional drawers let these objects get scientific and orderly storage, and let the kitchen bid farewell to clutter.

4, corner space storage

There are always wasted corners in the kitchen, especially the space next to the cupboard or behind the door, which can be put in or discharged from the kitchen space! There are many humanized solutions to the problems of inconvenient use and low utilization rate of hanging cabinets and corner cabinets.

Because of tailor-made reasons, the overall cabinet has performed very well in this respect. For example, combined pull-down basket and hanging cabinet pull-down storage rack can make the originally inconvenient space within reach.

Oupai also has another "black technology" design: a corner cart. This movable trolley is tailor-made for the corner, and snacks, spices, bottles and cans, soymilk machines and so on can be put in it. The trolley can also be shuttled anywhere in the house, pushed to the living room, dining room and balcony, and pushed wherever you want.