Buying new furniture is a rather complicated process. And if at the same time not quite clear formulations are found, then this generally becomes a huge problem. Especially often, buyers get confused when choosing a kitchen set. As a rule, they sell similar products in linear meters. What is it?
Why measure the kitchen in running meters?
Many of the buyers do not quite understand what the linear meters of the kitchen are and why you need to use them. For example, with a wardrobe, sofa, armchair or table, everything is much simpler, and the cost is set unequivocally. The introduction of such a measure for kitchens can be explained by the fact that individual elements of a headset may have different prices if they are sold separately. In this case, buyers would be even more confused.
What is a running meter kitchen
This is the estimated cost of one meter of a standard kitchen set in length with a minimum set of elements. The height and depth of the cabinets is standard, the equipment is the smallest, the finish is as simple as possible.
If a decision is made to purchase a finished kitchen, its price will be fixed, which allows you to immediately plan budget funds for repairs. If the headset is made to order, no manufacturer can name the final cost of the model you like without calculation.
The price per linear meter helps to estimate the preliminary cost of the future kitchen. But there are some reservations.
What is included in the standard headset
Considering what a running meter of the kitchen is, you need to know what elements are included in the calculation.
- Countertop.
- Lower and upper cabinets with opening doors.
- Basement
- Parietal rim.
- Hinges and handles.
What does a running meter of a kitchen mean? By this concept is meant the average cost of one meter in length. This value is used not only when selling a headset, but also for calculating the cost of ordering a product.
What is not included in the price of a running meter
The calculation never includes:
- panel;
- backlight;
- household appliances (oven, etc.);
- washing;
- cornices;
- mixer;
- wall baseboard and stuff.
It must be borne in mind that each manufacturer, for calculating the running meter, has its own set of materials, modules and components. Some do not include countertops. Others do not take into account the baseboard or base. Still others do not count pens and loops, etc.
The purchase cost of material and accessories from different manufacturers is also different. Therefore, it is not entirely correct to consider a manufacturer cheap only at the price of one meter of kitchen furniture.
When buying, ask the seller what exactly is included in the standard running meter. What depth and height do the modules have. If you visited the salon, you can ask to show you a sketch of the furniture design project, on the basis of which the calculation was made.
How to calculate the running meter of the kitchen
As already mentioned, for the calculation, manufacturers take a simple kitchen as a basis. The set of modules is the most budgetary, and the layout is as simple as possible. Size is standard only. The cost of all elements is summed up, resulting in the cost of the entire headset. It is divided by the length of the furniture and it turns out the conditional price of 1 running meter. The layout at the same time can be not only direct, but also angular. How to calculate the running meter of the kitchen? This can be done using a calculator.
We will make calculations using an example
Let's look at an example of how to count a running meter of a kitchen. Take a standard headset with a minimal set of elements. The length is 2.5 m. The total cost of the kitchen is 51,000 rubles.
How is a running meter considered? Divide 51,000 by 2.5, we get 20,400 rubles. This is the cost of one linear meter headset.
But experience shows that customers most often want to change something in the proposed version of the kitchen, as a result of which its final cost also changes. That is why the base price of this furniture is very conditional. Such calculations were relevant at the beginning of the development of furniture production, when the choice was not so extensive and was limited to a dozen models.
Today there is a wide range of models of kitchen sets from various manufacturers, so the calculation of the cost of 1 meter of linear furniture is no longer relevant. Especially when making an individual order. In this case, even two kitchens that are identical at first glance, can differ significantly in price only because of the use of expensive exclusive accessories or decorative elements.
Then how is it possible to determine the price of one meter of linear kitchen made of plastic, chipboard, wood or other material? The real price of a headset can be determined when there is a project on hand that accurately describes the equipment and all the necessary parameters. You can compose it yourself, but it is best to involve a specialist designer who can competently answer any question about the configuration of the kitchen. After that, in a company selling furniture, after providing them with a finished project, you will be able to ask questions about delivery, production time, insert of built-in appliances, installation of accessories, etc., which may affect the final cost of furniture.
What is taken into account in the calculation
When calculating prices, take into account:
- The height of the cabinets. Standard: top - 700-720 mm, bottom - 850 mm with a base. The case is 16 mm thick.
- The depth of the cabinets. She is also standard. The mounted modules have a depth of 300 mm, the floor stands 560 mm. The worktop has a standard depth of 600 mm.
Facades are considered simple - smooth and deaf, without milling and glass display cases.
Is it worth navigating when choosing a headset for the price of one meter of linear?
If you plan to order furniture in individual sizes with convenient filling, drawers and thoughtful layout of the modules, then you should not.
If you decide to purchase the most inexpensive kitchen with basic equipment, with hinged doors, without glass display cases and drawers, then it’s worth it. But you still need to be prepared for the fact that the final cost of the finished order will still be slightly higher than what was originally planned.
After carrying out detailed calculations for a specific project, the cost of the finished kitchen can be one and a half to two times higher. Especially if unscrupulous manufacturers use the low price of a running meter as an advertising lure.
Why is the kitchen unit more expensive?
In the furniture salon, the designer offers customers components that are different in price. If you have to pay a little more expensive, the headset will be more convenient and high-quality.
A kitchen of the same size and layout can be assembled from different modules. In this case, the cost of the headset will be different. For example, a cabinet with one swing door costs one and a half to two times cheaper than a cabinet that is similar in size, but with five drawers.
Headset modules of custom sizes will also cost a little more. It is necessary to keep this in mind when creating a design project and preliminary miscalculations. It is almost impossible to assemble the most comfortable furniture only from standard elements. But the non-standard can be minimized. Then you get the optimal ratio of price and quality.
If you want to know the exact cost of the kitchen, initially you need to draw at least a preliminary draft. After that, determine the material of the countertop, facades, apron trim and fittings. You can use the convenient free online calculation, which is offered by many companies. This will allow you to find out the approximate price of a kitchen set without leaving your home.
The cost of any furniture can be increased by adding something, or reduced by removing the excess.
Conclusion
So, we examined what a running meter of the kitchen is and how to calculate it. When choosing a headset, you need to carefully consider it and ask the seller what it consists of. In addition, you must always personally verify that the equipment is quite convenient. And you should not forget that acquiring a kitchen set without a hostess is a big mistake for the owner.