How to choose the shelves suitable for the kitchen?

It is no secret that often the kitchen in an apartment or house is the most beloved and cozy corner. The hostess pays a lot of attention to the decor and equipment of the kitchen. After all, everything should be harmonious, thought out, comfortable and functional. The benefit of the choice of kitchen furniture, appliances and all sorts of devices today in specialized stores is enormous and is able to satisfy the most demanding, sophisticated or non-standard requests. And what could not be found in the finished form, made to order or do it yourself, including the shelves for the kitchen.

Cozy kitchen with comfortable and functional furniture and beautiful decor

Cabinets or shelves?

Retractable shelves for the kitchen are placed in floor bollards and provide a place for storing spices, bulk products or household chemicals.

Kitchen furniture, as well as kitchenware, is not enough. But the question arises: what is more convenient and functional lockers or kitchen shelves. It is more rational to equip the bottom of the working wall with tables with internal shelves or drawers. This kitchen furniture is very practical and roomy and looks great in the interior of the kitchen. It is convenient to fold bulky kitchen utensils, install garbage and waste containers, and store bags of vegetables in floor cabinets.

Combining open and closed shelves in the interior of the kitchen

Hinged kitchen cabinets can be easily replaced with open shelves or closed, well and combine all three types. It should be noted that the open shelves in the kitchen are lighter and do not clutter the space. This is especially valuable in small kitchens or in studio apartments.

Open shelves for the kitchen can be used wherever there is a little free space.

Part of the floor bollards can also be donated by installing open shelves. It is true that the shelves themselves must be made more massive and thicker than the mounted ones, as massive kitchen utensils and appliances are always kept below: a juicer, a meat grinder, pots of various capacities and frying pans.

The location of the kitchen open shelves can be very diverse. They look great between ordinary wall cabinets or sideways. Small open shelves would be appropriate under or above cabinets. They can be placed for example flower pots, cups, glasses or containers with sugar, salt, spices, cutlery.

Suspended shelves - an interesting option for interiors that are not constrained by a small area

Wooden open shelves, located above the kitchen table, can be used as an additional decor of the room, and quite practical thing, placing them on a vase with flowers, scented candles or frames with photos of all family members. Such designs look advantageous in the interior of the kitchen.

Wooden hinged shelves for the kitchen are suitable for interiors made in the classical style, modern style, country, Provence

Kitchen interior style

Shelves in the kitchen can be an interesting decor.

There are many styles in which you can equip a kitchen with open shelves: minimalism, Scandinavian style, hi-tech, retro or classic - it all depends on the hostess's wishes. For each style of the kitchen is characterized by its own materials, colors, forms.

The predominance of beige and pastel colors in the kitchen "Provence"

For example, when the Scandinavian style is chosen, the hinged shelves should be made of natural materials, wood, stone (special attention should be paid to fastenings and the choice of place, the designs are rather heavy). As for the color range, you should choose beige, light gray, light blue, light green, light brown, since this style is aimed at maintaining warmth and comfort in the house. Such a combination of colors and materials will certainly be the exclusive solution in the interior of the kitchen.

Shelves of light wood on invisible mounts complement the interior in the Scandinavian style

High-tech or minimalism - this is the modern style and materials that are used in them, as not to eat better reflect the modern realities. Plastic, metal, glass, a lot of right angles and lines, the combination of black and white with splashes of bright color details best suits these styles. You can also use the light for hanging cabinets and open shelves, it will make the kitchen more modern and practical. Particularly impressive will look mounted glass shelves, whether completely transparent or frosted glass. Similar shelves in the interior of the kitchen will look fresh and concise.

Open shelves are more a matter of decor than functional furniture in a high-tech kitchen.

Open glass shelves in the kitchen

In addition to the open shelves, there can be shelves on the fixtures that are mounted in the wall. Such a move will help save space in the kitchen and make the room as constructive as possible. Such shelves, as a rule, are made of drywall. They look good, functional, can withstand considerable weight. The main disadvantage of the design is the fixed installation. Painlessly dismantle such kitchen shelves is quite problematic and will have to use them until the next major overhaul.

Easy and convenient plastic shelves-racks for the kitchen

Plastic kitchen shelves are lightweight, mobile, they are easily mounted and dismantled. But it is worth remembering that plastic is not strong enough material and is not suitable for installing heavy kitchen utensils on it. It is wiser to place small items or dishes from the same plastic on such kitchen shelves, since there will be no problem with choosing a choice. To date, high-quality plastic dishes for the kitchen is not inferior to porcelain or earthenware, as well as glass.

Particularly interesting detail of the kitchen interior will be small, wooden hinged shelves, they are perfect for storing seasonings and spices, teas or coffee beans, it will look incredibly cute and sophisticated, such designs are typical of kitchens in Italian or English style.

Nowadays it has become very fashionable to force kitchen shelves with recipe books, thereby saving time and space. The hostess has everything at hand, and it is very easy and simple to get the item you need without leaving the kitchen.

Books and flowers on the shelves in the kitchen in the "Scandinavian" style

Materials for kitchen shelves

Kitchen shelves differ not only in size, color, but also in the material from which they are made. As mentioned above, it can be.

1. Tree. The perfect choice for the kitchen. Natural material, environmentally friendly, breathable, hypoallergenic, quite durable and easy to operate.Necessarily needs an additional moisture-resistant coating, which is designed to lengthen the shelf life and simplify maintenance. This protective coating can be a wood varnish or oil paint.
   

   Wooden shelves - an affordable and practical solution.

2. Chipboard or hardboard. By its qualities it is a little inferior to wood, but also quite attractive and functional. Kitchen designs are distinguished by reliability and ease of maintenance.
   

   Shelves made of chipboard are much cheaper than natural counterparts and less "capricious" in everyday life.

3. Glass. It is better to use tempered reinforced, then problems with open shelves and fullness will not arise. And of course pay attention to its thickness. Thin glass, less than 6-8 mm, is inappropriate and impractical, besides unsafe. It may crack. The glass shelf should not be hung in close proximity to the stove or oven.
   

   Glass shelves best fit into the modern interior, highlighting the sophistication and elegance of the owners of the house

4. A rock. Pretty bulky and massive material. Carefully hang the structures and pay close attention to the fasteners. It is more reasonable to mount to the supporting wall of the kitchen than to the pier walls and not to strive to raise such shelves to the ceiling, they will be the place closer to the floor.
   

   Stone shelves - a stylish and rare option that should be appropriate in the overall design of the room

5. Drywall To create a stationary kitchen for a long time. Suitable for lovers of classic and conservatism. This is the kitchen in the English colonial style. To serve the kitchen shelf for a long time, the coating must be moisture resistant.
   

   Various plasterboard shelves options

6. Plastic. Lightweight, mobile stuff. It can imitate a wooden, stone, glass and even a smooth surface. Do not hang the shelves over a gas stove or near heating appliances. Do not overload. Remember that cheap plastic easily changes its color, especially white becomes yellowish over time, which spoils the overall look of the entire kitchen interior. Ribbed plastic is easy to get dirty, but it is difficult to wash off.
   

   Plastic shelves for the kitchen are suitable for modern interiors

7. Metal. Enough new and not all rated material. Such open shelves withstand significant loads, not afraid of either high temperatures or moisture, quite simple to maintain. Easily cleaned from grease and grime. Shelves do not require additional decoration and finishes. You can create interesting designs from individual open shelves to create an exclusive kitchen interior.
   

   Metal shelves for the kitchen will decorate the high-tech style

8. The interior is allowed to use the same material or a combination of two, in extreme cases, three types. For example, the shelf itself may be wooden or glass, and fastenings - metal. Glass kitchen shelves are allowed to combine with metal or wood. Stone shelves, as a rule, are used by themselves, the minimum is allowed only with wood. Drywall is appropriate with plastic or glass. When selecting a material, it is necessary to take into account the general direction of the kitchen unit style and the interior as a whole. Much does not always mean necessary. The kitchen should not be overloaded.

Kitchen shelves do ourselves

Open shelves for the kitchen can be bought in the store, purchased using the Internet, or do it yourself.

Dimensional drawing for shelf-cabinet with two working shelves and two drawers

Even a non-professional or plastic can make open shelves to the kitchen with wood. For work, you must have the following materials and tools.

1. Tape measure, sheet of paper, simple pencil, ruler.
2. Hacksaw or jigsaw, metal corners for fastening, drill or screwdriver, screws or wood screws, sandpaper.
3. Stain (varnish), varnish for wood waterproof, brush or two.

Stages of work.

1. First of all, it’s worth deciding where the shelf and their total number will be placed in the kitchen. With a tape measure, the length of the intended product and the width are carefully measured. Dimensions are fixed on paper. Then they are marked directly on the blackboard with a pencil, the surpluses are removed with a hacksaw (jigsaw). The place of the cut and the corners of the future shelf are carefully cleaned with sandpaper, they should be smooth, without rough edges and burrs.
   

   We cut the blanks and process them

2. The blank of the shelf is covered with stain, when a dark-colored shelf is needed, or with linseed oil to keep the natural color and wood pattern in two layers. Give a good dry. In the absence of stain, use a solution of iodine medical or fukortsina.
   

   We cover with stain or linseed oil, and then paint or varnish

3. When the base coat is dry, the workpiece is varnished for wood with a moisture-proof effect, which is important. Kitchen furniture must be kept clean, and without proper coverage it will be difficult to do. Frequent wet cleaning can damage and reduce shelf life if it is uncoated. After drying, apply the first coat of varnish with fine sandpaper and apply a second coat.
   

   Putting frame shelves for the kitchen

4. Departing from both edges of the structure a couple of centimeters, mark the places for the fastener corners. Screw the metal corners. Shelf ready. With the help of screws and drills hang on the wall in the selected location. Check the strength of the mountings and only then place the necessary items.
   

   Putting the shelf, add fasteners

If desired, the outer edge of the shelf can be decorated or left clean. The decor is applied with oil paints or burned with a special burner.

Ready-made self-made shelf in the kitchen interior

It is desirable to refuse volumetric decor. The accumulated fat on such a surface will be quite difficult to remove and the kitchen shelves will eventually get a sloppy look. What will be reflected in the form of the entire kitchen interior.

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