In addition to wall cabinets and wall shelves, kitchen base cabinets are the most important pieces of furniture for creating storage space in the kitchen for cooking utensils, cutlery, crockery and food. With the various versions, there is the right base cabinet for everyone and for every kitchen.
The Right Kitchen Base Cabinet For Your Sweet Home
Overview of kitchen base cabinets
There is a wide selection of different models and designs for kitchen base cabinets. There is a suitable base cabinet for every kitchen and every need.
Corner base cabinet
A corner base cabinet for the kitchen ensures that a maximum of storage space can be created. Carousel cabinets, which have a rotating shelf element inside, and diagonal cabinets , which give the kitchen front a rounded look, are particularly practical .
Sink cabinet
With a sink cabinet, not only is the unsightly siphon of the sink hidden, it also creates plenty of storage space for cleaning agents and the like . A trash can can also be easily installed here and disappears from the kitchen’s field of vision.
With worktop
If there is no sink above the kitchen base cabinet, this is usually equipped with a worktop . Food can be prepared and prepared here and there is space for utensils such as knife blocks or kitchen paper. Kitchen base cabinets without a worktop are easily installed under an existing work surface.
With drawers
A kitchen cupboard with flat drawers offers the ideal place for cutlery and other small items. Larger drawers can also house pots , pans and dishes . A pharmacist pull-out with suitable accessories can be used excellently as a spice rack or for other foods.
With doors
Base cabinets with doors on the front have the advantage that they can be opened wide enough to easily accommodate large pots, pans and bowls . Solutions with pull-outs are, however, the more back-friendly variant here, since objects that are far back in the cupboard are otherwise difficult to reach.
The right dimensions
Adapted to the standard dimensions of modern kitchens, a kitchen base cabinet usually has a depth of 50 or 60 cm . There is more latitude in terms of width – 60 to 120 cm are possible here, the individual sizes change in 10 cm increments. But even smaller models with a width of only 30 or 40 cm are increasingly available for small kitchens or narrow spaces. Corner base cabinets usually have a side dimension of 90 × 90 cm .
The right height for ergonomic work
So that working in the kitchen is ergonomic and back-friendly, the base cabinet or the countertop must be at the correct height. To determine this, measure the distance from the elbow to the floor and subtract 10 to 15 cm from this length. With an elbow height of 100 cm, for example, a working height between 85 and 90 cm is ideal.
The right material
Kitchen base cabinets made of wood are particularly high quality and comfortable . Different types of wood can be used.
- Walnut has a fine grain and looks particularly noble.
- Beech wood is simple and very hard-wearing.
- An oak kitchen cabinet creates a rather rustic atmosphere.
When purchasing, ideally the FSC seal should be observed to ensure that the wood comes from responsibly
managed forests.Most kitchen base cabinets, however, are not made of solid or solid wood, but of wood-based materials such as MDF or chipboard, which are covered by appropriate coatings or Paint finishes are particularly suitable for use in the kitchen.
Stainless steel kitchen cabinets are more likely to be found in professional kitchens . In the private sector, this material is only used very rarely due to its high price, the cool appearance and the susceptibility to fingerprints and other stains.
Three tips before buying
- Tip 1:
Check the floor If the floor is uneven, the kitchen base cabinet can quickly tilt, wobble and be less fun. This is remedied by a cupboard with individually adjustable feet , which can compensate for the inequalities in the floor. - Tip 2:
Measure the area correctly When measuring the space for the kitchen base cabinet, doors and drawers must be taken into account . In small or winding kitchens in particular, it may be that the kitchen base cabinet fits into the desired location – however, the door or drawer cannot be fully opened and therefore cannot be used. - Tip 3: Note the kitchen equipment
If the kitchen base cabinet is purchased later, it should be ensured that it fits the rest of the kitchen furniture and appliances such as wall cabinets , stove or refrigerator . Here you can either set contrasts with a striking decor or create a uniform style.