Kitchen Furniture Dimensions: Standard or Custom?
1. Preparing a Plan According to Shape and Size.
When planning a kitchen, you should consider all the spaces, walls, windows, doors, electrical outlets, water supply, and ventilation system in your kitchen. By doing so, you can adjust the dimensions of your kitchen cabinets accordingly and avoid any issues in your kitchen. Whether your kitchen is L-shaped, U-shaped, between two walls, or with an island, it will affect the placement and dimensions of the cabinets. You can note the measurements of your kitchen and form an initial impression on paper.
2. Ensuring Adequate Workspace.
When determining the dimensions of kitchen cabinets, you need to consider the distances between the countertop, stove, and refrigerator. For example, the distance between the countertop and the kitchen island should be at least 60 cm. Also, the height of the kitchen cabinets is important. The height of the kitchen cabinets should be positioned appropriately between the countertop and the ceiling. If the height of the kitchen cabinets is too high, it will be difficult to reach the upper shelves. If it is too low, it will create a cramped atmosphere in the kitchen.
3. Choosing Cabinets that Match the Style.
No matter how good the dimensions of your kitchen cabinets are, if they do not match the style of your kitchen, you will not achieve the desired look in your kitchen. Kitchen furniture materials, doors, and handles will affect the overall ambiance and decor of your kitchen. Make sure the cabinets match the walls, floor, countertop, and other accessories in your kitchen. Additionally, do not overlook details like the lighting, handles, and hinges of the cabinets. For example, for a modern kitchen, you can choose white or gray, glossy or matte surfaces, plain or geometric patterned kitchen cabinets. For a classic kitchen, you might prefer wooden or pastel-colored cabinets with patterned doors and handles.
You might be wondering, "Which door is better for the kitchen cabinet?" Currently, membrane, lacquer, acrylic, and MDF cabinet doors are the most preferred. You can choose from these types of doors according to your taste and budget.
Determine what you will store in the cabinets, which items you will use frequently, and which items you want to keep within easy reach. No matter how spacious your kitchen cabinets are, if you cannot use the spaces inside the cabinets efficiently, you may face space problems in your kitchen. Therefore, you can use accessories such as drawers, shelves, and baskets inside the cabinets to make more efficient use of space.
