If you need inexpensive and beautiful furniture, make a chest of drawers from chipboard with your own hands and paint it in your favorite color

The kitchen is one of the most important rooms in any residential property. It personifies home comfort and warmth, and is also used for the cooking process. It must certainly contain special devices and interior items designed for storing dishes, food or small household appliances. Typically, full-fledged kitchen sets are used for these purposes, but their internal space may not be enough to accommodate all the items. In this case, you purchase a spacious chest of drawers for the kitchen, which can be made from different materials, have different purposes, sizes and other parameters. Therefore, it is important to choose a design that fits perfectly into the interior, is attractive, multifunctional and optimal in cost.

Purpose

Initially, it is important to decide for what purpose this furniture is purchased. It can be purchased for the kitchen for different purposes:

• storage of dishes, and it is recommended to equip the furniture with special convenient devices for installing glasses, plates or other items. This type of chest of drawers usually has large two compartments with high capacity;
• food contents - such a cabinet is certainly available with drawers, which can have different sizes and shapes. Each such compartment is used to store certain products, for example, the upper ones are for cereals, and the lower ones are for vegetables. Since products will be contained here, it is extremely important that the material from which it is made is environmentally friendly and does not absorb foreign odors;
• for installation of small household appliances. The design may lack partitions, since significant free space is required.

Often, even a kitchen buffet is chosen for storing baked goods and other sweets, and small children usually adore such furniture.

Although chests of drawers are usually designed to hold various items or products, it is imperative that they provide additional appeal. They must fit well into the interior and color scheme, so these parameters are certainly taken into account when choosing furniture.

Internal filling

Chests of drawers resemble a regular wardrobe or cabinet, but are more varied in design. The facades of such furniture themselves can be open, closed or combined. The first ones are convenient and are used in most models of chests of drawers. Closed designs come with drawers or separate compartments.

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Facades can be opaque or glass. To place dishes, a convenient option would be a door that folds forward with compartments for placing plates. To make the use of such furniture comfortable, each door should be 30–35 cm wide. Sometimes the doors are made sliding like a sliding wardrobe. Typically this compartment is located at the bottom. A similar system is used to save space in the room.

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The convenience of kitchen chests of drawers is also that they can have different internal contents:

1. At the top there are several small drawers for cutlery (sometimes there is only one). They may include pallets and division into compartments.
2. Tall drawers with bars are designed for storing pots or pans. Their design provides good ventilation.
3. Compartments for tableware may vary. Closable compartments with special dryers are more often used for everyday utensils. Festive services are placed on open shelves or under glass.
4. Additionally, the chest of drawers may have a holder for lids, grilles or special shelves for bottles. It is convenient if there are narrow compartments for spices.

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Traditional chests of drawers are mounted on legs. In addition to the classic options, height-adjustable screws are used, which is convenient for uneven floors. Such structures are often hidden under the base.

Varieties

The cabinet is available in numerous types, and all models differ in many parameters. Before purchasing a specific design, you should decide for what purposes it will be used, as well as what parameters it should have to make it truly convenient and comfortable to use.

For dishes

Often, a chest of drawers is specially purchased to accommodate the optimal amount of various utensils. When choosing it, the following features are taken into account:

• it can be equipped with a different number of drawers or produced without them, and in the first case small utensils such as cutlery, glasses or small plates are usually stored in it;
• on top of such a design it is allowed to install additional items that are certainly present in any kitchen, and often this space is used to install a toaster, coffee machine or other similar household appliance used almost every day;
• such a cabinet is sold complete with special racks and other devices that significantly simplify the process of storing various dishes, and there are also trays, so moisture from the dishes will not flow down the walls or bottom of the structure;
• Such a chest of drawers is created from materials that are highly resistant to moisture.

Typically, such a chest of drawers is purchased for the kitchen if a large family lives in the house, so the space of a standard kitchen set is not enough to comfortably and optimally place the necessary utensils in its compartments.

Chest of drawers

In another way it is called a sideboard. It is equipped with transparent or shaded glass doors. There is an opportunity to view the contents of such furniture, so it is usually used to store attractive dishes or arrange sweets, fruits or baked goods.

The features of this product include:

• it has an attractive appearance;
• matched to the style of the room;
• has small dimensions;
• characterized by low functionality and spaciousness, since the emphasis is on appearance;
• With the proper arrangement of various attractive objects in it, you can get a unique decoration of the room.

Some chests of drawers are not equipped with glass doors at all, so there are simply open shelves.

Table chest of drawers

This furniture performs several functions at once:

• used as a cabinet designed to store various items, dishes or products;
• Its upper part is used as a tabletop, so the cooking process and other actions that are certainly carried out in the kitchen are carried out on it.

Photos of such varieties can be viewed below, and they are truly considered one of the most multifunctional and convenient. Their upper part is represented by a standard tabletop, which is highly resistant to moisture or mechanical stress. This design is selected in such a way that its appearance ideally matches the existing kitchen unit and other interior items in the kitchen.

For storing vegetables

Many people prefer to store a large amount of vegetables in the house, and at the same time they may buy a cabinet specifically for this. Since food products will be stored, certain requirements are imposed on the item:

• the material from which it is created must be safe and environmentally friendly;
• the chest of drawers should not absorb foreign odors, otherwise it will quickly begin to smell unpleasant, so it will require urgent replacement;
• the size of the product must be sufficient to allow all the necessary vegetables to be placed in it, and it is desirable that there are several boxes of significant volume, and each compartment will be intended for storing different vegetables;
• There must certainly be ventilation holes to provide fresh air access to the vegetables, and it is also recommended that the entire kitchen be periodically well ventilated.

Such a cabinet can be installed not only in the kitchen, but even on the balcony, but in winter it is important that this room be heated.

Various chests of drawers can be chosen for storing vegetables, so they can be plastic, wooden or metal. Plastic structures are most often chosen, but it is necessary to make sure that the raw materials used are of high quality and completely free of any harmful components.

Kinds

Depending on their purpose, chests of drawers come in different types. They differ in manufacturing material, configuration, shape and size:

1. A standard chest of drawers for storing dishes is usually made of moisture-resistant materials, equipped with trays, grids, special devices for supporting plates, cups, and drawers for cutlery. Such furniture is optimal if the family is large and the dishes do not fit in a standard kitchen set. Usually the top surface is used as a desktop or a place where household appliances are placed.
2. An interesting variety is the display chest. Previously, sideboards were used in this capacity. Now this furniture has changed, it has become more modern. Usually all its compartments are open and equipped with glass doors, so the model is used for storing attractive dishes, vases with sweets or fruits, and beautiful figurines. This variety is taller than the usual model and can be narrow or wide. Often serves as a decoration for a large kitchen.
3. The chest of drawers is used as an additional work surface. Can be installed in the middle of the room, dividing the room into zones. Crockery, utensils, cereals, and spices are stored inside.
4. A chest of drawers for vegetables is needed by families who prefer to buy a lot of food at once or store harvests from their dacha at home. Furniture purchased for this purpose must be made of safe material that does not absorb odors. It usually comes with large drawers.

When choosing a chest of drawers for the kitchen, you must first of all take into account its dimensions: if the dimensions of the furniture do not correspond to them, the room will be cramped and uncomfortable.

For storing dishes

Showcase

With table top

Chest of drawers

Manufacturing materials

The kitchen chest of drawers is produced by many companies, and a variety of materials are used to create it. The most popular designs are:

• natural wood - this material is environmentally friendly and optimal for installation in any residential area. Due to the ability of the material to “breathe”, excellent ventilation of the internal space of such a product is ensured. Additionally, wood products are considered durable and reliable. Pine and maple, as well as beech or cherry, are commonly used to create chests of drawers. The operational parameters of the product itself depend on the selected type of wood. If high strength is required, since the chest of drawers is intended for dishes, then it is desirable that it be made of beech. If it is not possible to allocate a lot of funds for the purchase, then a pine structure is chosen;
• Chipboard or MDF - these products are not considered very durable, but are affordable, and also have different unique colors and appearance. Before purchasing, you should make sure that there are no dangerous components in the composition;
• plastic - products are wear-resistant, durable and do not require special care. They are available in numerous colors, and can also have unusual designs and patterns, which allows you to choose the optimal designs for each style;
• metal - furniture made from this material is practical, stylish and multifunctional. But it may not fit into the kitchen, where people are trying to create a soft and comfortable environment;
• glass - such products are beautiful and sophisticated, so they become a decoration for any kitchen. Their photos can be seen below, and they go well with various kitchen sets.

Thus, when choosing a chest of drawers that is planned to be installed in the kitchen, the material of manufacture of this furniture will certainly be taken into account.

Wood

Chipboard

MDF

Metal

Plastic

Manufacturing

The step-by-step scheme for making any chest of drawers includes a number of stages. The main ones are: cutting and processing of parts, frame assembly, installation of partitions and drawers. Secondary: attaching handles, decorating. Each of the points must be performed in accordance with the rules, then the product will turn out to be of truly high quality.

Material cutting

Cutting chipboard and similar sheet panels can be done on your own or using special machines. Professional cutting services are offered by distributors of tile building materials and furniture manufacturers. When choosing this option, the cost of a homemade chest of drawers will increase slightly, but the ends of the sawn elements will be more accurate.

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When cutting chipboard yourself, you should remember the need for 1–2 mm of margin on the edge. In such cases, the jigsaw must be electric, the support of the sheets must be stable and level, and the furniture maker’s movements must be smooth and precise. The stage ends with checking the model, adjusting the parts and drilling holes for the confirmations using a drill 0.5 mm smaller.

Edge processing

At this stage, the ends of the parts are carefully inspected for defects and covered with self-adhesive edges. Step-by-step actions:

1. Chips and similar irregularities are covered with wax.
2. When planning to use the chest of drawers in conditions of high humidity, the ends are coated with sealant.
3. After eliminating possible defects, the ends are covered with a protective film, heated with a hairdryer or iron.

The edge is heated in small sections, carefully pressed and ironed, the excess is cut off with a stationery knife.

Frame assembly

Any model of a chest of drawers is assembled with your own hands according to the general principle:

1. In pre-marked areas, drill holes for screws of slightly smaller diameter.
2. The parts are joined and connected with confirmations using a screwdriver.
3. To check possible deviations, a square is applied to the corners of the assembled structure.
4. Directly during assembly, lines are marked on the side parts for attaching the guides, starting from the bottom, with a mandatory 3 mm gap between adjacent drawers.

Beginners should choose a chest of drawers with drawers of the same height. In such models, the distances between the axes of the guides are completely symmetrical; checking the correctness of their location is not difficult.

Installing the table top and bottom

The assembly of any product begins from the bottom, with sequential fastening of the sidewalls and transverse shelves (if any). And only then, after checking the angles of the structure and marking the guides, the tabletop is screwed to the chest of drawers. There are no problems when working with simple, flat surfaces. The upper part is attached using confirmations and plastic furniture corners from the inside. Any additional elements of the chest of drawers (shelves, folding table) are fixed at the end, after checking the stability and correct assembly of the entire structure.

Attaching legs or wheels

Cabinet furniture made from lightweight board materials in most cases does not need legs. Problems with joining the walls are solved using a recess at the bottom of the chest of drawers on the reverse side. But it is advisable to equip heavy, frequently moved or stylish models with supports, thrust bearings or wheels. Such elements are screwed at a distance of at least 50 mm from the corners, at an equal distance from each other. The method of fastening depends on the type of leg and is specified before assembling the chest of drawers. In some cases, corresponding holes are pre-drilled in the bottom.

Rear wall installation

The back part is fixed with confirmats and finally strengthens the structure. Not only the corners, but also the diagonals of all the main elements of the chest of drawers must be checked. Deviations from the specified sketch of more than 1 mm are not allowed. The part is screwed in the absence or after elimination of any defects.

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Assembly and installation of boxes

This stage begins with assembling the boxes:

1. The side parts are connected first and only then, after checking the diagonals and angles, the bottom is attached to the boxes with self-tapping screws.
2. The second part of the guides is mounted to the sides.
3. The pull-out elements are sequentially (starting from the bottom) inserted into the chest of drawers, pulled out and pushed in. Correctly assembled and installed boxes move smoothly, without displacement.

The given instructions allow you to make your own chest of drawers both from chipboard and from any board materials, including plywood or solid wood. The difference when working with denser varieties appears insignificantly, namely in the grinding of the ends and the use of more reliable fasteners. It is also necessary to remember that when assembling a chest of drawers on confirmed mats, there is no need to coat the joints; when using tongue-and-groove elements or mounting on dowels, the opposite is true.

Posting rules

You can place the chest of drawers in different areas of the kitchen, so choose one of the options:

• along the wall where there is a kitchen unit. In this case, the product acts as a continuation of this design, so these designs should fit well with each other;
• in the corner of the room - this option is suitable for a small kitchen. If the upper surface of such a chest of drawers is not used for cooking, then it is not often required to be used, so installing it in a corner would be the right decision for any residential property owner;
• in the center of the room - this installation method is used extremely rarely, since in this case obstacles are created for normal movement around the kitchen. But if you choose an island layout for a large kitchen, then the chest of drawers can be used to create such an environment.

Thus, the installation location is determined by the owners of the premises themselves. If you choose an island chest of drawers, you should make sure that the back wall is attractive enough so that it will be clearly visible in the room.

Nuances of choice

In the process of choosing a design, certain nuances are taken into account:

• environmental friendliness of materials used in the process of creating furniture;
• attractive appearance;
• good combination with other interior items in the room;
• reasonable cost;
• optimal capacity and functionality;
• ease of care.

Thus, kitchen chests of drawers are available in a large number of types, so it is important to understand all the varieties and make the right choice. This will make it possible to obtain an optimal design for this room that can easily cope with its purpose, has an attractive appearance and is resistant to various influence factors found specifically in the kitchen.

Styles

The furniture must fully correspond to the interior style chosen for the kitchen. This applies not only to the headset, but also to other items, including the chest of drawers. It is hardly possible to call a room harmonious if the furniture and accessories presented in it belong to different style directions. This, rather, will indicate that the owner did not pay enough attention to the arrangement and design of his apartment.

Classic

This style will never go out of style. A chest of drawers that has classic features should look solid and be made mainly from natural wood. This will provide it with a long service life, reliability, environmental friendliness and attractive appearance. The materials commonly used for furniture are oak, ash, maple, beech, and cherry. The color scheme is mainly in brown tones, but white and even black products are often found. Various carved overlays, bronze figured handles and other metal elements serve as decoration for the chest of drawers; the facades are usually milled.

Chests of drawers and other furniture in a classic style are best used in spacious kitchens, especially if the products are dark in color. For compact rooms, light-colored items with a minimum of decor are more suitable.

High tech

Along with classic ones, modern technological interiors are also very popular. Adherents of this style are people leading an active lifestyle, who prefer functionality and laconicism rather than an abundance of decor.

In such a kitchen, a chest of drawers made of plastic with metal and glass elements would be appropriate. The color can be monochrome or bright contrasting, it all depends on the wishes of the owner and the effect he wants to achieve in the interior. The emphasis should be on the functionality of the item and ease of use.

Minimalism

Minimalist interiors are firmly entrenched in our lives, but unlike high-tech, here the emphasis is on the use of natural materials. Externally, the chest of drawers should look simple, without unnecessary decoration. The strict geometric shape of the product is welcomed, as well as the use of modern fittings, for example, allowing you to open drawers and doors without the use of handles (“push-to-open”).

When choosing a chest of drawers in a classic style or any other for your kitchen, you need to take into account many nuances. Here it is important to decide on its main functions, match it harmoniously with other furniture, find a suitable place for it in the interior, and also not forget about the quality and reliability of the product, material and design.

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