Folding tabletop
This option is more suitable for small kitchens. Order a folding tabletop, and underneath it make shelves with depth to accommodate the necessary equipment. In this case, the lower shelves of the set can be ordinary, and the second half, under the countertop, without doors (although they can also be made in order to take equipment from above and from the side). You lift, you take, you lower.
But there are nuances. There should be nothing unnecessary on the countertop. Since the design is often a continuation of the sink, these parts will have to be separated.
How to make a rack with your own hands
You can make a rack yourself using boxes of the same shape for storing vegetables and fruits. This is done as follows: a single structure is assembled from the boxes, which is best fastened with nails.
If desired, the boxes can be tinted with stain, artificially aged, added vintage inscriptions, painted white or some bright color
The product can be painted, or it can be cleaned and left as is. This type of shelving is most suitable for a country house or kitchen in country and Provence style. You can also assemble a bookcase from boxes, calculating its height and selecting the desired size.
Perforated metal sheets can be used as a material for shelving in the Art Nouveau style. The result may be a modern design, which is also suitable for high-tech and techno style.
There are no shelves in this design; the sheets are mounted on the wall. Special hooks for baskets and flowerpots are attached to the sheets. The simplest solution for making your own shelving can be considered a ladder. It is enough to cut the item to length and paint it in a color that matches the style. The steps of the stepladder will act as shelves.
A shelving unit made from a ladder can be an excellent design solution.
Material
Racks are made from different materials. In order not to get lost in all the variety, it is enough to find out which material is best suited for a particular style. For example, a rustic style involves the use of wooden furniture; metal shelving is mainly installed in kitchens in high-tech and techno styles.
Wooden shelving in country style
Tree . If the choice falls on a wooden structure, you need to make sure that there is no dissonance with the style, color and type of furniture. For a classic kitchen, massive shelves made of natural wood are suitable; for the Provence style, lighter and airier designs are preferred.
Provencal or romantic interiors require more intricate shapes and decorations for open shelving.
Metal. Stainless steel kitchen racks are needed to place utensils; they provide quick access to the necessary items. Such designs look original in the kitchen and accommodate all the necessary accessories. Metal structures are not very suitable for the minimalist style, but a small steel rack can fit well even into high-tech and Provence. The most preferable options for this type are lofts and Scandinavian-style kitchens.
Metal shelving in a high-tech kitchen
Plastic. The popularity of plastic shelving is due to their practicality and ease of maintenance. They do not absorb moisture, are not subject to corrosion, and the price of such structures is significantly lower than their metal and wooden counterparts.
Racks made of durable and high-quality plastic are suitable for storing drinks, vegetables and fruits. They will be an ideal storage for household chemicals and other related items. Plastic combines well with styles such as high-tech, minimalism and eclecticism. It is not advisable to use plastic in a kitchen in a rustic, classic and ecological style.
Plastic shelving can be very compact
Combination. Combinations of different materials look good in the interior. Laconic styles such as Provence, loft, eco-style are suitable for these purposes. Original fittings will add originality to the design.
“Brickwork” on the walls and metal fasteners for shelving make the loft more urban.
Good location of the rack
Consumers often wonder where to put a dish rack. The location of such a functional piece of furniture should best suit the needs of the housewife in the kitchen.
It is best to place a kitchen rack in the work area. In this case, it will be possible to get the necessary things out of it without being distracted from the cooking process. The design should not block the entrance to the room; it is not advisable to place the rack too close to the stove and microwave.
The rack should be located as accessible as possible
Shelving in a small kitchen
Small spaces can be arranged comfortably. The main thing is to follow some recommendations regarding the arrangement of small rooms. In the mini-kitchen, light, airy shelves, corner structures and shelving with narrow shelves benefit. The ideal option would be a shelving unit built into the wall. In fact, you can use any niche of the room, stylizing it favorably as functional storage.
Shelving in a small kitchen should have shelves so that items no wider than a dinner plate can be placed on them.
Built-in furniture is made to order; in this case, specialists will always find the most successful and profitable solution for maximizing space conservation in each individual kitchen, taking into account its characteristics. A narrow shelving unit for the kitchen can be purchased at a furniture store; in this case, all that remains is to assemble it and install it in the most suitable place.
A narrow shelving unit will not take up much space in a compact kitchen
Shelves ideally save space in the room and act as a useful addition to the design of the kitchen room. A free-standing or hanging shelf will decorate the kitchen interior. For additional storage space, you can use the space above kitchen cabinets, above the stove and under the windowsill. Roll-out shelving will be the optimal solution for a small kitchen and allow you to expand your boundaries.
Final conclusions
If you weigh all the pros and cons related to the multicooker, then there will be more significant advantages. No matter what opponents say, a multicooker greatly simplifies the cooking process and saves time. Depending on the needs of the family, you can choose models with different bowl volumes. For example, for 2 people 2 - 3 liters will be enough, but if there are children in the family, then it is better to buy a multicooker with a 5 liter bowl. A wide range of models from different brands will allow you to easily choose an option that is suitable not only in functionality, but also in design. The final argument in favor of multicookers is based on the fact that eating processed and canned foods is much more harmful than eating food from a multicooker.
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