hinge: in the process of frequent opening and closing of cabinet doors, the hinge is probably the most test. It not only needs to connect the cabinet body and the door panel accurately, but also bears the weight of the door panel alone. Moreover, the opening and closing times of the cabinet door are as many as tens of thousands of times, and the consistency of the door arrangement must be kept unchanged, otherwise it may be tilted back and forth after a period of time. Without a pair of "steel bars and iron bones" and perfect flexibility, it is difficult to shoulder this heavy responsibility. Among the world's high-quality brands, Ferrari, Heidi Shi, Salice, Blum and Glass belong to the first camp. As a top brand, Ferrari has excellent performance, with its steel thickness, high base, long arm and no displacement at will. In the destructive experiment, the door 1 cm away from the hinge was loaded with 5 kg, opened and closed for 3 seconds/time, and its opening life reached 8, times. With this strong physique, the severe test is natural.
slide rail: the drawer is an indispensable part in the kitchen, and the slide rail is the most important accessory in the design of the whole drawer. Due to the special environment of the kitchen, it is generally difficult to meet the requirements of the domestic sliding rails. Even if you feel good in the short term, you will find it difficult to push and pull after a long time. Therefore, if you want to ensure that drawers can be pushed and pulled for a long time, you should choose imported brands with superior performance.
Well-known cabinet manufacturers generally use better quality slide rails, such as "Haifule" and "Haidishi". The insiders showed the reporter a cabinet named "Light Speed Times" using internationally famous hardware "BLUM". The huge 1.8-meter-long drawer can be restored with a gentle push, which shows the reliability of its slide rail quality.
birdbath: birdbath is an object that is frequently used in the kitchen, so its selection is particularly important. Most common basins are made of stainless steel, artificial stone, ceramics and stone products, depending on the owner's preference and the overall style of the kitchen. If the kitchen style is fashionable and avant-garde, it is more appropriate to use stainless steel basin. This choice is not only because the metal texture of stainless steel is quite modern, but more importantly, stainless steel is easy to clean and light in weight, and it also has the advantages of corrosion resistance, high temperature resistance and moisture resistance, which meets the requirements of modern people's quality of life.
there are two common styles of water basins, one is single basin and the other is double basin. In the modern kitchen, due to the update of design concept and technology, the shape of water basin is constantly changing, such as circular single basin, circular double basin, large and small double basin, special-shaped double basin and so on.
faucet: the faucet can be said to be the most intimate part in the kitchen, but its quality is often overlooked when purchasing. It turns out that the faucet is the most prone to problems in the kitchen. If the inferior faucet with low price is used, there will be water leakage, and the consequences will be very serious if it is not closed in time, so we should attach great importance to its quality when purchasing.
in most kitchens, the faucet is often a rare bright spot. This is because faucets can provide designers with a larger space to display their talents, and design elements such as lines, colors and shapes can give generate many exciting design inspirations, showing aesthetics and artistic brilliance. At the same time, high-quality faucets are the embodiment of science and technology, and the requirements for technology are extremely high, which just meets the aesthetic pursuit of quality of life by many fashionistas. Many factors make cabinet manufacturers more cautious about his choice.
basket-pulling: the items in the kitchen are the most frequently contacted by us every day, and the utensils in the kitchen are also the most varied in daily life. Three meals a day are indispensable for going in and out of the kitchen, and it is inevitable to move pots and pans. How to establish a good life order in such a space with frequent movements is a worry faced by many families. And this kind of trouble can only be solved by pulling the basket-the broad-minded man with lofty ideals, who keeps all kinds of items in his arms without any complaints. The basket has a large storage space, and it can divide the space reasonably, so that all kinds of articles and appliances are in their proper places. In this respect, the big monsters and small monsters in Germany are more outstanding. They can not only maximize the use of built-in space, but also make full use of the abandoned space at the corner to maximize the use value. According to different uses, basket pulling can be divided into hearth basket pulling, three-sided basket pulling, drawer basket pulling, ultra-narrow basket pulling, advanced basket pulling, corner basket pulling and so on.
hanging cabinet pendant: the method of fixing the hanging cabinet on the wall and the fixing parts used have great influence on the safety and aesthetics of the hanging cabinet. Can reflect the kitchen cabinet manufacturer's knowledge and understanding of kitchen cabinets, and reflect the overall comprehensive ability? The phenomenon that most kitchen cabinets in Shanghai market are fixed by screws through the wall shows that the conclusion that domestic kitchen cabinets are in the primary stage is correct. This method of assembling and fixing the hanging cabinet is neither safe nor beautiful. In fact, the original installation and fixing method.
the correct and reasonable method of fixing the hanging cabinets should be to use "ABS metal combination pendant" to fix the hanging cabinets on the wall, which is beautiful, applicable, safe and scientific, and can also adjust the spacing of the hanging cabinets. Looking at the developed countries in Europe and America and domestic enterprises that started earlier and have a deep understanding of kitchen cabinets, they all use "ABS metal combination pendant" to fix the hanging cabinets. When you look at the kitchen cabinet, there is a white rectangular ABS plastic part in the upper triangle of the hanging cabinet, which shows that the company's method of hanging the cabinet is correct.
Other hardware includes skirting lines, folding doors, etc. Each hardware is an inseparable part of the whole kitchen and bears unique functions and responsibilities. When we choose cabinets, we must not turn a blind eye to these tiny elves except the overall grasp of cabinets. We should pay attention to the brand and quality of hardware when choosing to buy. Generally speaking, foreign hardware is better than domestic hardware in terms of design, technology and durability.
Cabinet hardware is a solid guarantee for the service life of cabinets.
Hinge
Hinge is what we commonly call hinge, which bears the important responsibility of connecting the cabinet body and the door panel. In the usual use of cabinets, the hinge is the most tested. Therefore, it is also one of the most important hardware of cabinets. At present, most of the hinges seen in the market are detachable and divided into two parts: the base and the buckle. Hinges generally have two points.
the latch and the three-point latch, and the hinge of the three-point latch is certainly better. If possible, try to choose a multi-point positioning hinge. The so-called multi-point positioning means that the door panel can stay at any angle when it is opened, and it will not be laborious to open and will not suddenly close, thus proving the safety of use, which is particularly important for the hanging cabinet door.
★ shopping points
1. Look at the material. Almost all the cabinet hardware of big brands are made of cold-rolled steel, which has a thick feel and smooth surface in one stamping process. Moreover, due to the thick coating on the surface, it is not easy to rust, strong and durable, and has strong load-bearing capacity. The cupboard door can be stretched freely, and the door will not be closed tightly. Inferior hinges are generally welded with thin iron sheets, which have almost no resilience. If they are used for a long time, they will lose their elasticity, resulting in the cabinet door not being tightly closed or even cracked.
2. feel. Hinges with different advantages and disadvantages have different handfeel. Hinges with excellent quality are soft when opening the cupboard door, and will automatically rebound when they are closed to 15 degrees, and the resilience is very uniform. Inferior hinges have a short service life and are easy to fall off. For example, doors of bottom cabinets and hanging cabinets fall off, which is mostly caused by poor hinge quality.
integral kitchen
kitchen decoration is one of the most difficult parts in family decoration. On the one hand, it is caused by objective factors such as water, electricity and wiring; On the other hand, consumers have higher requirements for kitchen decoration.
nowadays, the whole kitchen, as a fashionable home, has gradually entered consumers' homes, providing more choices for many owners who decorate their kitchens.
so what is a whole kitchen?
Although the concept of integrated kitchen has been put forward for a long time, most consumers are not quite clear about it. Many people think that the whole kitchen is the whole cupboard plus household appliances, but it is not. In fact, "integrated kitchen" does not refer to a commodity, but refers to a set of service system including design, material selection, construction and after-sales service. The "L" shape layout is the most popular
According to the different sizes and shapes of the kitchens in consumers' homes, the whole kitchens currently available in the market can be divided into three types, namely, I-shape, L-shape and U-shape. Because the integrated kitchen with L-shaped layout is the most popular, the integrated cabinet with L-shape is also the most popular.
This is closely related to the residential area of residents' families, mainly the kitchen area. The kitchen area of most families is not very large, so if you want to make a small space look less narrow, you can only reduce the waste of space as much as possible. Compared with the U-shape, the L-shape can avoid the occurrence of dead corners and make effective use of space. But at the same time, with the improvement of living standards, the "I" shape, that is, the I-shaped layout in previous years, is too stiff and lacks fashion sense. Therefore, the overall kitchen with L-shaped layout has attracted more consumers' attention.
personalized kitchen, one for each household
The whole kitchen is an engineering product tailored by designers for customers, one for each household and different. This kind of goods with completely different specifications is a good opportunity for consumers to fully display their individuality.
The so-called personalization in kitchen decoration is an appropriate design based on the specific characteristics of kitchen space, the owner's own habits and aesthetic preferences, which means that the whole kitchen design process is completed by the designer and the owner after communication. As long as the designer carefully understands the needs of the owner, he can design a personalized kitchen for the owner.
About the surface treatment of the sink:
At present, there are four kinds: frosted (wire drawing) sandblasting (matte pearl silver surface) polishing (mirror surface) embossing. Among them, the frosted wire drawing basin is the natural color of stainless steel, and its advantage is that the wire drawing is actually made with a grinding wheel, which is my favorite: The effect of sandblasting electrochemical basin is that pearls are matte. Its advantage is that it is oil-free and beautiful. It should be said that it is more oil-proof, but it can't keep up with embossing and frosting in wear resistance. Polishing is the most easily scratched basin, which looks good after a long time, and it is the most headache and ugly, so it is basically not used in China at present; Embossing is made of embossed material, but its cost is relatively high. It is very wear-resistant. So I think the ideal surface treatment methods are sandblasting and sanding. But please remember: stainless steel objects should not be polished with steel balls. No matter what surface treatment, scratches will be left.
About the corner treatment of stainless steel sinks:
At present, there are various corner treatments of stainless steel sinks on the market, such as flat square corners, rounded corners, thin edges, oblique edges and floating edges. Among them, the square corner of the flat edge can be used as an upper basin or a lower basin, but because it is a square corner, on the one hand, the visual angle effect is not very good, and at the same time, its bearing weight is not very strong, plus it is easy to fold the corner during transportation, so it is used less now; On the one hand, the flanging enhances the flatness of the sink, on the other hand, the reinforcing ribs make the sink more loaded, and have a good water retaining effect, so as not to let the water flow to the countertop of the cabinet. Now many sink manufacturers like this side technology, but it must be double-layered to have an effect. As you can see in the market, many of them are unilateral. At the same time, as you can see, the edges of high-grade stainless steel sinks are generally flat without big bending.
About the bottom spray of the sink:
At present, some sinks in the market are sprayed with paints of different colors and materials, claiming that they can prevent sweat and absorb moisture. What's the matter? In fact, the main purpose of spraying the coating on the bottom of the sink is to prevent temperature difference condensation, protect the cabinet, and reduce the noise of falling into the water at the same time. Moisture absorption is only a secondary function or a different statement. When quick-frozen food is put into the sink or in wet weather in spring and summer, because the temperature of the sink is low, water vapor will condense the bottom of the basin to form water droplets. Dropping water will cause the cabinet to get wet. Spraying a suitable coating on the bottom of the sink may reduce or even eliminate the temperature difference and destroy the formation of water droplets. The high-quality coating also has a certain moisture absorption function to protect the cabinet from flooding. However, at present, the bottom of the sink basin on the market is mostly ordinary paint, which does not absorb moisture and has little dew-proof function, but is just empty.
about the depth of the sink-is the deeper the sink, the better?
the deeper the sink, the better. In fact, there is little need to fill the basin with water when washing. If the basin is too deep, it will waste water and take time. If you put too little water, you have to bend over, which is unreasonable from the theory of human body structure. But it's not good to be too shallow, and it's easy to spill water. We think 15-21CM is more reasonable.
as the facade of the cabinet, the door panel is the most intuitive factor affecting the overall style and appearance of the cabinet, and it is also one of the cabinet parts that are most likely to come into contact with people and things in real life. Therefore, we should not only pay attention to the appearance, but also pay attention to its practicality when purchasing cabinet doors. At present, there are mainly the following types in the market:
1. Solid wood type:
Solid wood integrated cabinets are suitable for cabinets over 9.2m, and if they are open kitchens, they need at least 7.2m.. Solid wood cabinets are more suitable for high-grade decoration of middle-aged consumers who prefer pure wood floor. Cabinet doors made of solid wood have the effect of returning to nature and nature, and their styles are mostly classical. Kitchen cabinet door panels made of solid wood are generally concave-convex shaped on the surface of solid wood and painted outside. There are two common types in the market: pure solid wood door panels and solid wood composite door panels. Solid wood composite door panels are generally made of solid wood skin with a thickness of .6mm on MDF. The door frame is made of solid wood, mainly cherry, walnut and oak, and the door core is made of medium density board with solid wood skin, which can ensure the special visual effect of solid wood, and the combination of the frame and the core board can ensure the strength of the door panel, and it will not crack or deform for a long time (daily maintenance still needs to be very careful). In the production, the solid wood surface is generally concave-convex and painted. Therefore, solid wood door panels keep the color of logs and have beautiful shapes, but they have poor wear resistance and scratch resistance in use and are not easy to clean. At present, the quality of domestic solid wood door panels is unstable and easy to crack and deform. The quality of imported solid wood door panels is relatively good, but the price is high. Imported solid wood cabinets are expensive, and there are few changes in appearance. Imported brands are from Germany, Italy and Spain. Generally speaking, solid wood door panels are more suitable for high-grade retro-shaped villa kitchens.
advantages: it has the effect of returning to nature and nature. It has noble classical charm, elegance, luxury and solemnity.
Disadvantages: It is very important to pre-treat logs, otherwise they are easy to crack and deform; The gap is easy to get greasy and difficult to clean; There are few color choices. Wear resistance, scratch resistance, high temperature resistance, impact resistance and impact performance are poor; Can't resist strong acid and alkali. And good solid wood door panels, the price is relatively high.
Note:
At present, many manufacturers in the cabinet market have sold some domestic solid wood to customers in order to meet their needs for buying solid wood door panels. However, at present, none of the domestic solid wood door panels can avoid cracking and deformation, because the domestic production equipment and processing technology can not meet the requirements. The most important thing is that the climate in the north is four distinct seasons, and the weather is dry and cold, and the domestic solid wood will crack and deform 1%.
2. Fire-proof board (fire-proof board) type:
The base material of fire-proof door panel is wood shavings.