Cupboard under the sink for the kitchen

Curbstone under the sink for the kitchen is a necessary functional part of the kitchen set. In order to choose it correctly, you need to know some of the features of this type of furniture.

Sink in the kitchen is needed in any case, but it is equally important to equip it with a pedestal so that it fits competently into the interior and performs maximum practical functions. A bare shell does not look aesthetically pleasing, its lower part in the form of a siphon and diluted pipes should be closed.

The installed cabinet under the sink has a number of advantages:

• its walls serve as additional support for the sink, which under the pressure of water can experience considerable loads;
• it closes sewer and water pipes, siphon, hoses to the washing machine and other household appliances;
• if there is a bottom shelf and a back wall in the bedside table, then they protect the kitchen walls and the floor from moisture;
• additional shelves used for household needs can be installed on the doors.

As a rule, a garbage can is placed in the cabinet under the sink, in this case its doors also perform an aesthetic role, closing the unsightly look of garbage. Most often, this type of furniture is selected under the existing headset, there are many standard models. But there are extraordinary solutions.

A direct kitchen table is the most common type, which can be either a continuation of a single headset with a worktop, or as a separate “island”. In size, it can either completely coincide with the sink, located as if under it, or be somewhat larger, covering it. If it is merged with the rest of the headset and has a tabletop in common with it, then there is an obvious advantage - between them there are no voids and crevices where dirt and water fall. In addition, this form forms a single image of kitchen furniture.

Island cabinets are installed if there are non-standard communications, for example, the drainage of sewer pipes is located too far from the working area with the table top, or the height of the sink does not coincide with it.

Rectangular floor cupboard under the sink can be single-door or double-door. Furniture with one door is easier to maintain and repair, saves space.But then access to the closed part inside the bedside table becomes more complicated.

By way of installing the sink inside it can be mortise or invoice. In the first case, in the bottom of the cabinet, a hole is cut into the appropriate size, into which the sink sinks. Such constructions are applied to surfaces from MDF, solid wood, chipboard. For sealing in places of joints put a rubber sealant or silicone glue. Overhead sinks are installed on top of the furniture, after removing the top cover from it, their edges cover the sides of the cabinet, but it is necessary that the dimensions match. This is the easiest way and does not require any processing.

Corner crustaceans are adjacent to two adjacent walls of the room. They can be rectangular, L-shaped, with a beveled front part - in the form of a trapezoid, a triangle or multi-faceted. Such models have the following advantages:

• saving space, it is possible with a minimum occupied space rational use of the underframe, which is especially important for small-sized kitchens;
• good visibility inside - when you open the door you can see the inner walls, and you can easily find the right thing;
• the ability to install inside convenient drawers, brackets and shelves that will leave when you open the door;
• in spite of the compactness, even a small corner cabinet is very capacious due to its trapezoid or l-shaped shape.

The disadvantages of the angular curbstones include the complexity of installation of sliding systems, hence the high cost. But, if the funds do not allow, then you can buy a simple trapezoidal cabinet of economy class for washing, and it will significantly save space in a small kitchen.

Usually such furniture is made from the same materials as the set. Laminated chipboard is the most budget option, however, it is very practical and popular. It has a fairly high strength, while it is well processed, it is possible to self-embed a hole in the chipboard stainless steel sink. Many colors are able to repeat almost any tree. Among the disadvantages are the slight evaporation of formaldehyde resins, which are part of the plate and some susceptibility to moisture.

MDF headsets also have a variety of colors, are protected from moisture and durable.The advantage of LDSP in this material is that it is environmentally friendly, since only natural components are used to glue the fibers. The cost is higher than the previous version, but it holds more tightly and better.

Arrays of wood are durable, absolutely harmless, as they are natural materials. Their price is higher than the two previous options, but the look is very refined and impressive. But it should be borne in mind that natural wood may swell in case of excessive humidity or it may crack when exposed to hot air. Therefore, such furniture with its elegant form requires attentive care.

For the kitchen, it is worth choosing inexpressive relaxing tones, the most popular are beige, brown, gray, white. Most of the cabinets, as well as the main set, choose under the texture of wood: beech, walnut, apple, oak. But lately, monotonous colors, including aggressively bright ones, such as yellow and violet, are also common. Orange color is able to increase the appetite, which is important for this place in the apartment, and light colors can visually increase the room, darker add a warm atmosphere in the kitchen.

Properly chosen dimensions of such furniture will not only successfully fit it into the interior, but also save you from unwanted voids, which can get dirt and moisture. In addition, there will be no difficulties with installation. The height of the lower cabinets most often is 80 cm, in this case it is necessary to navigate under it, setting the sink and cupboard under it.

If you plan to select a rectangular cabinet for an existing headset, then you should choose its standard models, for single doors it can be 60x80 cm, 40x80 cm, 80x80 cm in width and height, respectively. With a depth of 50 cm, common models of sinks are 50x50 cm, 40x50 cm, with 60 cm - 50x60 cm, 60x60 cm. With this in mind, you should choose thumbs.

It is more difficult to deal with angular types, the standard models of which are not so common only if a ready-made headset with this type of pedestal is not selected. But in any case it is possible to customize the furniture yourself or make an order with a specialist. The most running dimensions of the corner pedestals: 90x90 cm at the walls adjacent to the walls of the room.

The main criteria for selecting a bedside table under the sink is the free space in the kitchen and the place where the communications are installed: plumbing and sanitary.The sink should fit tightly on it; too large crevices should not be allowed, which cannot be sealed with glue or rubber gasket. It should be taken into account for what purposes the furniture will be used: just hide the space under the sink or serve to store things, products or household appliances. To save space, it is best to choose the corner versions with a sloping front end and one door.

If there is a back wall on the cabinet, then it should be noted that the installation will be hampered by pipes, hoses and a siphon under the sink. Therefore, initially it is necessary to establish the order in which all the details of furniture and communications will be disassembled, installed and fastened.

If you plan to make a cabinet with your own hands, then you should choose the right materials and fasteners. From LDSP, you should choose only a moisture-resistant plate, best laminated HPL (high pressure). But its processing at home without gluing the edges contributes to the release of toxic formaldehyde. MDF or moisture resistant plywood for the reliability of the design should choose at least 12 cm thick.

The most budget option is overhead models that do not require any work on cutting and sealing the seams.The main thing is to choose the length and width of the furniture so that the sink fits tightly on it. A more sophisticated, but preferred type - this is a flush sink, for installation of which will require the appropriate tools and a certain skill.

First, you should decide on the choice of model - rectangular or angular, L-shaped or trapezoidal, how many doors, whether there will be a back wall and a lower shelf, additional compartments and pull-out drawers. Then create a drawing with dimensions, taking into account the location of the existing furniture and communications. After that it is worth stocking up with materials, fasteners and tools. There are a lot of projects for creating this type of furniture, both amateur and quite professional, close to factory ones.

For work you will need:

• jigsaw or hacksaw;
• screwdriver or Phillips screwdriver;
• sandpaper;
• wood screws;
• anti-fungal priming mixture;
• door hinges;
• metal legs;
• internal metal corners;
• door handles;
• Roulette, ruler, pencil.

First, on the MDF sheets according to the created drawing, the details of the future stand are laid out: the side and back walls, the bottom shelf, the doors and the table top. Then they are cut, the edges are polished with emery paper and treated with antifungal primer. For a given sink size, a hole is cut in the worktop and is also processed with emery paper and a primer.

After that, the parts are dried and sealed with screws and inner corners in the box. The legs are attached to the bottom of the pedestal, then it is installed in place. A sink is inserted into the slotted hole, the gaps between it and the tabletop are sealed with silicone, after which the sink can be connected to the communications and used.

In the next video you can take a closer look at making your own cabinet.

Ready-made floor cabinets under the sink are represented by many manufacturers. There is a choice from world and domestic brands, options for economy class and luxury furniture. It is worth considering in more detail some manufacturers.

The Swedish concern IKEA is rightfully one of the most sought after in the world.His kitchen furniture is made according to the frameless principle of facade formation - only high-quality MDF is used for them. Curbstone under the sink of various monotonous colors - gray, white, beige, light violet in combination with the rest of the set will look organically in a single monolithic image. Furniture covering is made of eco-friendly veneer, which is easy to clean and is not subject to harmful effects.

Another great feature of the IKEA sink cabinets is the sliding compartment system, thanks to which the doors and drawers open and close completely in one motion. The facades are mounted on dowels and screeds, the most sturdy construction. All furniture is presented on plastic legs that can withstand loads up to 120 kg. Various models allow you to use them even in the smallest kitchens.

Currently, there are 4 main IKEA kitchen lines:

• youth;
• Provence;
• modern style;
• Scandinavian style.

The combination of reliability and fashionable style is familiar to many who have never even purchased products from this Swedish manufacturer.

Kitchen furniture Leroy Merlin is represented by economy class items, despite the relatively low cost, you can buy very stylish and original models.There is a choice of bedside tables made of chipboard with laminate or plastic finishing, or more expensive options from MDF with PVC trim and natural wood textures.

Headsets from Leroy Merlin of the DELINIA model range have frame facades with arrays of natural Chinese veneer. Presented several design styles, among them: classic, modern, Provence. The colors of the furniture from this manufacturer are light and dark brown for various wood species, as well as various youth types: green, orange, silver and others.

Italian brand Zetta has extensive experience in creating high-quality kitchen furniture. The manufacturer is famous for its stylish headsets, which are made from environmentally friendly materials using advanced world technologies.

Kitchen cabinets, like other pieces of furniture, are made from several materials:

• laminated chipboard of various textures and colors;
• MDF 19 and 22 mm;
• arrays of ash, oak, linden, birch.

The facades and doors of kitchen sets are finished with enamel, acrylic, PVC, plastic. Natural veneer is used of various wood species and eco-veneer, imitating real wood.The facades of the frame furniture using stainless steel and aluminum. There are options for doors with toughened figured and painted glass inserts.

Curbstones under the sink Zetta will be reliable and stylish, there is a choice of different designs and styles: cozy Provence, modern classics, modern. Color solutions can be the most diverse - from the cozy dark textures under the tree to the bright youth colors. The furniture is produced both according to the classic Italian canons, and it is designed for individual orders.

Stolplit is a domestic manufacturer, which has long been famous for its original and affordable kitchen sets. By production qualitative materials are used: a natural interline interval and an ekoshpon laminated by a chipboard, MDF. You can choose models of different color rows; many design options are presented, both as ready-made headsets, as well as individual stands for different sizes.

Furniture for kitchen Stolplit differs durability and ease of maintenance at very gentle prices that are available to any family. It is possible to choose items for the interior for every taste.The manufacturer produces headsets with hinged doors and frame facades, it is possible to order cabinet furniture for individual projects.

Kitchens CALL are loved by many domestic buyers for their stylish look and ease of maintenance at relatively low prices. Today there is the possibility of ordering various pedestals for a sink made of MDF and chipboard, which will last for many years. At the same time, the finishing and materials are of high quality and harmless.

• Stylish cabinet for two-chamber sink IKEA.
• Stylish corner bedside table Zetta.
• Orange version of the corner table Leroy Merlin.
• Hand made from natural wood in retro style.