It is not easy to equip the kitchen, because in one room it is important to achieve harmony between the design unity of the interior, convenience, aesthetic appearance, functionality of furniture and the ergonomics of the space in the kitchen.
The question of rational use of useful space in the kitchen is when the kitchen in a house or apartment is a small area in which to fit all the necessary items, utensils and kitchen utensils is almost impossible. In such cases, the mobile storage system for the kitchen plays the role of a real lifesaver. This is the only reasonable way to correctly use the space in a small area.
Retractable system: what is it?
Retractable systems for the kitchen - the only right choice that solves the problem of lack of space in the kitchen. A variety of sliding systems allows you to choose a model for the interior of any bedside table or cabinet.
Boxes, baskets and shelves of different sizes; angular vertical and horizontal; extendable tables and seats - all this is a new generation of sliding or transforming furniture, thanks to which you can create your dream kitchen.
The storage system for the kitchen is a great way to ergonomically equip the most visited place in the house - the kitchen. Every hostess spends most of her free time here. Therefore, the cooking process should be comfortable and unobtrusive, and the meal should be enjoyable.
The role of the retractable system in the modernization of the kitchen
Every housewife seeks to create coziness in the kitchen. Even if you make a smart repair, but organize the space is not ergonomic, the kitchen looks cluttered. After all, no housewife can do without kitchen utensils, dishes, household appliances.
Until recently, this problem was solved by installing wall shelves, but it did not look too aesthetically pleasing. Today there is an alternative and more profitable way to hide everything that your guests should not see during the visit, and at the same time solve the problem with the lack of useful space in the kitchen - a hidden storage system for the kitchen.
How to choose a retractable system?
You can buy a kitchen with a retractable system in the store, order an individual project and equip it as you wish, or try to upgrade the old kitchen set to a more modern one. This way of saving space is one of the simplest and most common methods.
Such structures are mounted inside a hanging cabinet or floor table. When opening the facade, the storage system for the kitchen, consisting of one or more drawers, is pulled out, opening access to the contents of the shelves, on which you can store a variety of kitchen appliances.
The mounting feature in the location of frequently used items is closer to the working area. For example, under the countertop it is convenient to place a horizontal multi-level section with cutlery, dishes, and equipment for cutting fish, meat and other food products. At the stove, it will be appropriate to place a department with voluminous cells for storing pans, pots, trays, and other kitchen utensils.
Features of retractable systems
The storage system for the kitchen makes it possible to use every centimeter of the kitchen as efficiently as possible, without cluttering up the space, but being compact, while at the same time accommodating all the necessary kitchen equipment.
The main feature of this design is the increase in usable space without the need to increase the area of the room. Using such a system, anyone will be able to realize the most daring design projects, even in a tiny kitchenette.
The secret to the smooth operation of the system in the functioning mechanism, in which the closer plays an important role. Thanks to him, the drawers are completely rolled out, which allows you to fill the shelf to the maximum or easily get the necessary thing from it. In this case, the cell does not fall out, does not sag and does not spoil the surface of the facade of the kitchen set when closing. Silent operation and smooth movement of the mechanism are ensured thanks to modern fittings and the operation of closers in the opening system.
The convenience of such a system is that if you open only one door, a number of cells are pulled out, which allows the hostess to get any necessary items in one motion.
Varieties of drawers in drawers
Drawer baskets for cabinets differ depending on the internal content. They differ:
- by size;
- by filling;
- by type of installation;
- by position relative to gender.
Horizontal sliding kitchen systems are used for storage:
- cutlery;
- dishes;
- kitchen tools;
- small household appliances;
- spices and spices;
- food products;
- fruits and vegetables.
As an analogue, if appropriate, instead of the horizontal section, a vertical, so-called bottle-holder is mounted. The difference from the previous system is only in the parameters: the standard width of the bottle stand is 15-20 cm. In this cabinet with a drawer you can store alcohol, vegetable oils, household chemicals for cleaning the kitchen and much more. A kitchen bottle rack with a closer is easy to mount where an ordinary cabinet cannot fit.
An interesting solution to enhance the functionality - drawers for cabinets. For such purposes, wicker baskets are most often used, which, in addition to their main tasks, perfectly cope with additional ones. So, using such an original system, it is easy to decorate the kitchen, thereby creating an extravagant accent point. Depending on the style of the interior, you can use textile with a metal case, straw, wooden or wicker baskets for storing vegetables in the kitchen.
The basket is mounted in a sliding shelf, which, sliding along the rails, rolls out and easily returns to its original position.
The location of the basket on the floor level depends on the functional purpose.
Custom Retractable Systems: Variations on a Theme
In addition to horizontal and vertical sections (bottles), as well as baskets for storing bakery products or vegetables, in the kitchen there is a section designed to store small household appliances, as well as appliances that facilitate the processing and cutting of products.
Let's get acquainted with some departments, which, according to experts, occupy leading positions in the selection of component blocks for storage systems.
Extendable cutting board
A sliding cutting board is mounted in a cabinet or under a countertop, thereby expanding it. This design is complemented by an integral accessory - a container in which it is convenient to sweep away crumbs or the remains of fruits and vegetables.
If the dimensions of the countertop and the area of the kitchen allow, not one removable board for processing food products can be mounted under the countertop, but several at once: from wood, plastic or other materials.
Dining area for two
Under the countertop, it is easy to mount a pull-out table. Such an addition to the kitchen will become indispensable, especially if there is no place for arranging a full dining area in the kitchen. The drawer can be mounted under the countertop or in drawers placed under it.
Carousel in the kitchen
This design is mounted in corner cabinets, and looks like a Latin letter L. The design got its name thanks to the opening mechanism. It is mounted to the inside of the door or side of the cabinet, which, when opened, allows the structures to fully exit. In such systems, there are universal sections that are suitable for storing any items.
Extendable bin
Traditionally, the bin is hidden under the sink. With the advent of retractable systems, designers have proposed an innovative waste bin operation system. Now there is no need to look under the sink every time to throw out the garbage, it is enough to open the door and the garbage basket will go out by itself.
Such structures are mounted on guides that are attached to the inner surface of the cabinet or on the cabinet door. Interesting! Some models of garbage containers are equipped with a special lifting mechanism that automatically lifts the basket lid when the door is opened.
The place where a woman spends most of her time is the kitchen. Devices for storing all the necessary items, food and kitchen utensils, mounted in the kitchen set to the maximum, are a real treasure, and a well-groomed and tidy kitchen is a real pride.
A retractable system will help to modernize the kitchen, make the room as comfortable and cozy as possible, to realize the most interesting design decisions.