Types of kitchen hinged shelves
The first thing that the hinged shelves for the kitchen differs is material. It depends on his choice: Lifetime. Some materials decompose faster and lose strength, regarding others. Service. The tree requires more care, in comparison with metal or plastic, as it is afraid of fat and water. Design. Each individual style requires specific filling.
The main shelves on the wall in the interior are presented below.
Wood
Kitchen shelves are often made of natural wood. It integrates well into the interior, makes it warmer and more pleasant, if you choose the right breed and coating correctly. It is important to note that wood has good mimicating abilities that allow an expensive nut from cheap pine.
It is convenient for the kitchen because: Open shelves for a kitchen made of wood are inexpensive. Design often uses ordinary strict boards that are sold at the price of lumber. Therefore, even an American nut will cost acceptable. Often, the breeds are more victorious (alder, oak, pine, ash) and sometimes stamped by stain. The tree is beautiful. We must not forget about the natural beauty of texture and color. Each breed has features as tone, texture, various grooves.
But there are also disadvantages: Depending on the type of coating, durability changes and. Cheap varnish makes the surface smooth, glossy, but very trembling. It is easy to tear or scratch and moisture will act through the open area. Linen or Danish oil is much more preferable, but the price of furniture will be much higher. It is difficult to care for a tree. It is undesirable to install open shelves in the kitchen near the sink or above the stove. Fat and water will begin to accumulate on the surface, which will lead to the rapid destruction of the fibers. Caustic detergents cannot be used and cleaning should be carried out with a minimum of moisture.
Especially often they install shelves above the table with the main inventory for cooking.
Wall regiments in the interior can be made from chipboard/MDF. These are wood slabs consisting of chips or dust glued with formaldehyd or polymer resin. This species is much cheaper, sold on pilces where you can order a molded board already.
Thanks to the external decoration using laminated plastic or oiled veneer, moisture does not enter the inside. But over time, the laminate departs and the plate is exposed, which contributes to its rapid destruction.
Plastic
Decorative shelves are mainly used for different little things that do not need a full -fledged cabinet made of wood. Often have very thin walls, so they are not intended for high load. Have several types: Wall open shelves in the kitchen. It is used mainly as stands for spices, matches. Have a small area and mandatory sides on the edge (in this way they do not bend from severity). Hinged in a box. Some shelves for dishes are installed directly in the box. So they can be hidden from excess eyes, and the plates will not collect dust and garbage. Plastic does not absorb moisture, so it only needs to be periodically wiped.
Plastic has advantages: Neutral to water. Since the material is artificial, has no pores and does not absorb water. Therefore, it can be placed even above the stove or sink. Such peculiar shelves are used to store detergents, sponges and rags. Can have any shape and color. Plastic has many colors, as it is easily tinted. It can be repaired. If the shelf cracked, it is easy to glue it with ordinary dichloroethane or other glue for plastic. At the same time, its qualities will not change. Price. Plastic is the cheapest synthetic material. It is more accessible to wood, metal and stone.
Of the minuses, only an office view is distinguished. Indeed, it is very boring and even with an abundance of flowers, on sale there are mainly white regiments.
Metal
Metal types of shelves are found in industrial design. Different: Allowed by rudeness. The main aesthetics of industrial furniture in a special form of brutality. Metal shelves for the kitchen on the wall have a steel frame (in rare cases of aluminum). The countertop is made of wood so as not to greatly increase the mass of the product. The surface is painted black. As a rule, the coating is done by enveloping, not ordinary paint. Oil burnout is much stronger and more durable, not washed even with constant friction. It is important to note that the shelves for dishes can have a regular metal color and are made of alloy steel.
Optionally use forged forms. Such shelves are more expensive, since forging is carried out by hand with an ordinary hammer and an anvil.
Metal decorative shelves can hang over the sink or stove, as they are not afraid of moisture and fumes.
Glass
Despite the apparent fragility, glass is a very durable material. Ground glass is usually used for the production of shelves. In this case, the sheet is treated thermally (at high temperatures) and at the same time it is significantly strengthened. It will not break if it is dropped, withstands a large mass and can be used in the kitchen.
The glass is convenient because: Not afraid of scratches. It is impossible to scratch with metal or ceramics. Therefore, you can put dishes and cutlery on it. It is beautiful. Glass looks good in design, especially when framed with metal or wood.
However, the kitchen shelves made of glass have its disadvantages. For example, they flas up very quickly. To keep them clean, it is necessary to clean daily. Water and fat leave stains, so thorough leaching of the bar will require daily.
In addition, glass is not the cheapest material. Even compared to natural wood, good hot glass may require large investments.
Stone
One of the most expensive, but at the same time beautiful materials. It is usually marble or granite. Due to the unique design, it often makes corner shelves into the kitchen. Ideally integrated into the interior of an arbitrary type, including classic styles. Due to the high strength and hardness, they are practically not damaged by dishes and cutlery.
The stone is convenient because: Strength. The hardness of granite is 7 on the Moss scale, which is higher than that of ceramics or glass. It is difficult to break or break it, so even after 10 years it will not differ. Texture. Granite has interesting granular intersperses, and marble unusual veins. This combination looks very unusual and allows you to diversify the design.
Minus: Price. Natural stone is expensive, but there is its reduced analogue - an artificial breed. It is made of crumbs and connects using different resins. The final product is less durable, but otherwise it does not differ from natural.
New trend corner regiment to the kitchen. They are necessary for storing spices, cups and mugs. This will have quick access, while practically does not deal with place.
Colors and shapes
Palette
A new form of design, embodied in high-tech and minimalism, accepts gray and white tones. In the case of high-tech, this is the color of a real metal-silver with a characteristic brilliance. In minimalism, in general black surroundings, white shelves are popular. In this case, you can not do without plastic or metal. Chrome is even more expressive.
For a classic style, a wooden board of wenge or American nuts is better suited. They have a dark structure.
Often you can find saturated pastel colors. A tree painted with waterproof paint mint or pink.
Forms
In total, 3 main forms of shelves are found:
Open. They do not have a corps, as such, suggest exclusively the bottom and support (if they are provided for by the design). Practically do not take places, give the opportunity to quickly take spices or dishes.
Hinged closed. Are something between boxes and shelves. In them you can store things that are afraid of dust and they need to be protected by moisture. Hinged closed shelves are made of wood or its substitutes.
Corner. The smallest and mount in the corner. Not intended for large loads, but allow you to store objects that are constantly needed: salt, pepper, cups.
Photos of shelves of different types in the interior of the kitchen
