Sizes of kitchen sets: what are they and how to choose?

When planning the interior of a future kitchen, many are faced with a choice of how to place furniture and appliances as conveniently as possible. Stylish and functional planning is a compromise solution that requires a careful approach to the arrangement of the premises. Before purchasing and arranging the necessary pieces of furniture, it is recommended to calculate their location and dimensions: the depth of the shelves, the length of the countertops, the way of opening the doors on the upper and lower sections. It depends on such little things how comfortable the new headset will be in use.

When choosing a headset for the kitchen, it is advised to look whether the dimensions of the floor cabinets correspond to the area of ​​the room.

Standard parameters:

• the lower cabinets with a table top have a height of 85-95 cm;
• legs or base - about 10 cm;
• countertop thickness - from 3.5 to 5 cm;
• the size of the countertop from edge to wall is 60 cm, but there are wider ones - from 90 to 120, as well as more compact ones - about 50 cm;
• a facade with doors can be different in width, but it cannot be more than 90 cm;
• height between shelves - from 15 to 40 cm (in one cabinet there are from 2 to 3 shelves);
• chest of drawers inside - up to 14 cm;
• the total size of the lower section is about 90 cm.

The depth of the drawers is consistent with the dimensions of the worktop - as a rule, the depth of standard modules is slightly narrower than the parameters of the table top. Base cabinets often have a depth of 50-57 cm. Each bottom drawer is about 40 cm wide, and large dimensions are possible, for example, 60 cm. Kitchen cabinets are made in width, which is divided into 15 and 20 without a remainder. Headset fronts can be narrow - 15 cm, often equipped with pull-out baskets.

Various manufacturers adhere to certain selected standards. Furniture from different manufacturers may vary in typical sizes. It is better to clarify the parameters of the headset before purchasing.

According to the observations of manufacturers of kitchen furniture, hinged modules are used 3 times more often than the bottom row. It is believed that wall sections are used for storing frequently used products and objects, and floor sections are used for bulky appliances and dishes.

Positioning the top modules too low can lead to injury during kitchen work. Too high placement of wall boxes is inconvenient: to get dishes or food, you will need a stepladder or stool. The width of the top section is the same as the bottom row. The standard for placing furniture in the kitchen is selected for a height of 165 cm, for undersized hinged modules are lowered lower, for tall ones they are raised. The top shelf of the cabinet is placed near the hand outstretched upward.

Typical wall sections have the following parameters:

• place hanging boxes above the work surface at a height of 45-60 cm (the growth of the owner of the kitchen is taken into account);
• height of wall sections - 70-90 cm;
• depth - 30 cm;
• width - from 15 to 90 cm;
• corner construction - 60x60 cm.

A tier with a niche for placing a microwave oven is made about 35-38 cm high with an open bottom shelf, the depth of which is also 35 cm. Such a niche can be combined with a hinged section or represent a separate module. The width of the shelf is from 56 cm. The hood is installed 80 cm above the gas stove and 70 cm from the electric surface. By hanging the hood higher, the speed and efficiency of its operation are reduced, low placement affects the duration of the equipment operation: the hood may break from overheating.

When drawing up a plan for a future kitchen it is important to find a harmonious balance between the economical distribution of the cabinets and their functional use. Typical headsets supplied according to the store suggested scheme may be inconvenient. Before purchasing furniture it is better to plan the placement of each section. Measure depth, height, width to be sure that none of the cabinets will create discomfort after installation.

Standard countertops have:

• facade height - 85 cm;
• working surface depth - 60 cm.

This table top is designed for a medium-sized owner. The individual parameters of the working surface are selected for the height and length of the arm: 70 cm deep, 90 cm high.

About 155 cm of the working area is an area for cooking food and cutting ready-made food, a stove is located here, there can be a multicooker or a microwave oven and a countertop. About 100-120 cm is occupied by a sink and an area for preparing food: defrosting, slicing.

Low levels - from 60 cm - are suitable for preparing meat and fish products, placing non-standard equipment, for example, a meat grinder. High countertops - from 90 cm (this format happens at the counter and a wide pencil case) - are suitable for making desserts and cocktails.

The parameters of the surface for cooking are selected for the dimensions of the sink and stove. The depth of the sections at the top should be one and a half times shorter than the bottom cabinets. Very wide tabletops are suitable for tall people; in this situation, the upper tiers rise up to 75 cm above the table.

The ideal parameters of kitchen sets are selected according to the area and layout of the room. There are standards for placing a gas stove - 15-20 cm from the window and wall, half a meter from the refrigerator. In small apartments, a narrow 2-burner stove with a compact hood is installed.

During the cooking process in the kitchen, you have to move around in order to get or remove items in place. The length of the headset depends on the format of the room.

This is especially noticeable in large kitchens. It is not difficult to place standard furniture in a square and rectangular kitchen. A non-standard layout with niches, sloping ceilings, and incorrect wall placement requires an individual approach, it is likely that the furniture will need to be made to order in whole or in part.

Kitchen furniture manufacturers offer standard headsets designed for typical rooms. They also provide services for the creation of individual projects, taking into account the characteristics of the premises. Experienced specialists will make the necessary measurements and take into account the wishes of the owner. For each room, you can choose the best furniture option.

The size of the kitchen unit also depends on its type.

• Direct kitchen. Place cabinets and cabinets along one of the walls. The refrigerator is recommended to be placed on the opposite side or on the side. This is done to create an efficient working triangle.

• Corner kitchen... Allows you to economically use the area of ​​the room, which is especially convenient in small kitchens. Corner placement requires a reasonable approach to the distribution of working areas (refrigerator, sink, stove) and to the choice of methods for opening cabinets (swing options in corner sections are replaced with sliding ones).

• U-shaped kitchen. With such a layout, the use of work surfaces is most effective. It is advised in such a kitchen to place work areas closer to the middle. Often the middle part is located near the window opening.

• G-shaped. In a square layout, headsets with a bar are often used. Furniture is placed along three walls, from the end to one part a surface is attached, which is used as a work area or dining table. Very convenient in the kitchen studio.

• Island cuisine. Island - a free-standing surface can be present in any type of layout. Often there is a hob or sink on the island.

Having stopped the choice on one of the varieties of the kitchen set, it is necessary to take into account the layout of the room, its area, the overall dimensions of the lower and upper tiers, the combination of furniture and household appliances. Even if one of the options you like will take up more space than expected, it is better to choose another. They equip the kitchen, taking into account its area and layout. In small apartments, the size of the kitchen is often no more than 7 m2.

When creating projects for the intended kitchen, the designers include the most necessary furniture and household appliances. Individual items can be eliminated or made more compact. Choosing a hob with two burners instead of four is an additional saving of free space. The refrigerator can be taken out to the balcony or you can pick up a compact built-in one. Built-in appliances and furniture are perfect for small areas, saving free space.And these kitchens look quite stylish.

Premises larger than 12 m2 allow you to choose any type of headset. When furnishing large areas, do not forget about the rule of the working triangle: a sink, stove and refrigerator are placed on its tops. For the working area, it is advised to allot from 4 to 7 m2, so the process of working in the kitchen will become more pleasant and easier.

Standard sized kitchen sets have a number of advantages:

• ready-made sections can be viewed and measured;
• select modules for a specific room;
• purchase and install furniture in a short time;
• save on costs.

The minimum number of sections that are usually installed is three:

• cabinet with table top;
• a box with a sink;
• section with a hob.

In the spacious kitchen, a washing machine, a dishwasher and a pull-out refrigerator are mounted in niches. They install different types of cabinets: hinged, floor cases, chests of drawers, open shelves.

How to start developing your own kitchen project? Usually they draw a plan of the room where they plan to purchase furniture. To do this, measure the length and width of the kitchen, the depth of the niches, the dimensions of the door and window openings. All measurements are marked on the drawing. The locations of the sewerage and water supply systems, power grids and ventilation are also included in the plan. The diagrams will help in planning the placement of equipment, ventilation and sinks in the headset.

The headset parameters must match the dimensions of the kitchen area. When choosing the right furniture and kitchen equipment, it is recommended to draw sketches of the proposed arrangement of objects. If the resulting option suits, make up an exact plan for the placement of furniture. In it, it is important to correlate the parameters of all sections with the layout and area of ​​the room.

When creating a scheme, take into account:

• how to arrange a sink, stove, refrigerator;
• where to put cabinets and equipment;
• distance between work areas;
• the height of the wall cabinets;
• apron area;
• the width of the countertop and the depth of the drawers.

The plan also provides for a dining area and free space. Excess cabinets and equipment will not add comfort to the kitchen and will interfere with cooking. For the convenience of the hostess, dishes and products should be no more than 1.5 meters from work surfaces, sinks and stoves. It is recommended to take this into account when marking cabinets on the plan.

There are several functional areas.

1. Lower - from the base to the middle shelf of the cabinet (height 40 cm). They store items and utensils that are rarely used, it is difficult to access. Wide pull-out shelves or drawers will do.
2. Below the average - from the second shelf of the curbstone to the belt (45-75 cm). Not quite accessible, but clearly visible. A good place to place small appliances and cutlery.
3. Average - from the table top to the first shelf of the upper tier (75-180 cm). This is considered the most used part of the headset.
4. High - upper shelves of hanging boxes (from 180 cm). Little functional, out of reach. Store light items, you have to stand on a stand to reach them.

Such a conventional division will help plan the placement of dishes and products at the preparatory stage. Perhaps, having precisely determined where this or that object will be located, it will become easier to make the choice of a kitchen set.

In the next video, you will learn how to make a comfortable kitchen, taking into account the rules of ergonomics.