What are built-in kitchens and how they are installed? Gurgaon
The kitchens embedded consist of cabinets and at least one counter built in a wall, where virtually all the kitchen elements (from the stove to microwave) have their own fit within the cabinet, providing more storage space without need for having the cabinets and machines leaning against it. This is especially useful in kitchens with limited space and becomes even more functional if the layout also has a dining area, attached or not to the cabinets.
– Installation
It is better to start by saying that installing this type of kitchen is complicated, time-consuming and requires some experience, so it will be difficult to do it yourself. The simplest is to contract its installation with the company that will supply the furniture.
But to find out more or less how the installation works, or if you are thinking of doing it, follow our advice:
– prepare the wall where the cabinets will be built very well, repairing cracks, leveling it and preparing the angles;
– Gather all the material and tools you will need (screws, dowels, drill, spirit level) and don’t forget to buy materials and tools suitable for the materials of the wall you are going to work on;
– make sure in advance that you have taken the correct measurements and that you buy the right cabinets, with all the parts that make them up;
– do a thorough check and start assembling;
– mount and hang wall cabinets;
– install base and higher cabinets and install the workbench on them;
– Install drawers, shelves and don’t forget about lighting;
– Give the final touches, clean, put on handles. Details make all the difference.
Pros and Cons of a Built-In Kitchen
Pros:
– these kitchens are easy and quick to assemble and can be changed quickly in the future;
– provide a homogeneous and integrated look, resulting in a clean and elegant aesthetic, which can make all the difference in a small kitchen;
-in the separation of oven and stove, it allows the installation of an electric oven and a gas stove;
– they are practically invisible as they are incorporated into the wall, leaving space for other furniture you wish to add;
– are suitable for a variety of styles and designs, so you can freely include them in your custom designs;
– have a wide variety of finishes, colors and sizes to suit your personal taste;
– kitchen equipment such as a coffee machine or microwave can be installed built-in cabinets, which can be very convenient to eliminate the more disorganized appearance of a kitchen with independent cabinets;
– dishwashers tend to be small units that are embedded in a space under the counter top, working silently, and also being homogenized with the aesthetics;
– items such as mixers or food processors can be placed directly on the bench, in the space left free by the built-in elements, which, if the work has been done well, there will be outlets available.
Cons:
– Production and installation costs will be higher than the costs of independent cabinets;
– future repairs and replacements are very difficult or even impossible;
– these kitchens can produce complicated layouts which you will have some difficulties to get used to if the built-in furniture has excessively complicated systems;
– the fact that the kitchen elements are built in will make it difficult to upgrade the equipment (new models may not fit in the spaces, for example, and it will be impossible to renovate them without making another kitchen from scratch).
Materials and Prices
The materials used to build the built-in kitchens are practically the same as the kitchens with freestanding elements. We are talking about traditional wood, MDF and plywood, but also melamine, stainless steel, tile and granite, among others.
In these kitchens, the interior structures of the cabinets are usually made of laminated material with melamine or plastic, and the faces of doors and drawers are made of natural wood or laminated wood, especially in the higher ranges. But it is also very common to find built-in kitchens all made of plastic laminate and with some wood or stainless steel applications on the handles and other details. The latter in particular are quite economical, and are aesthetically pleasing and resistant. It is possible to find the latter type of built-in kitchens for values from 7000 rupees (indicative value for a small kitchen with built-in cabinets on a single wall with 3m in a low cost supplier).
Virtually all built-in kitchens include a splash-proof wall behind the stove. This is especially important to protect the wall and cabinets from knocks and projections made while cooking and to facilitate cleaning. These anti-spatter walls are often made with tiles, mosaic tiles, PVC cladding or stainless steel.
Counter tops use the same materials as any kitchen, but there seems to be a trend towards high quality laminates (the most economical option), granite and marble.
As for colors, there is a trend towards lighter tones, especially when they are designs made for small spaces.
Seats and chairs
In these types of spaces, the dining area is often included in the kitchen, and even part of it, in a more multi functional concept. This concept is very practical as it closely links two complementary functions, allowing food to be served to the family immediately after it is cooked.
A brilliant idea for when space is tight is to make an all- inclusive design, with a bench built against a wall, a table that lowers (or extends) built into the kitchen, and add another folding chair or two. This allows you to have a practical dining area in the kitchen using minimal floor space, which leaves room for circulation and work when not in use.
The bench seat idea, in line with the kitchen’s aesthetics, is excellent on several levels, as it still allows you to take advantage of the space under it.
If you have a little more space, you can build a table that protrudes from the bench, giving you more work bench space and a practical table. Add some benches or high chairs and you have a small dining area that is perfectly integrated into the kitchen. This “L” or “T” design can work very well to demarcate the separation between the kitchen and the living room.
In case you have managed to save some space to build a kitchen island, you can make it your table. Place some high stools for this purpose, but resolutely avoid bulky chairs if you have little space.
Use creative color combinations for the table and kitchen furniture, but prefer the lighter colors.
Cabinets for built-in appliances
Built-in appliances has great advantages, saving time and effort in each kitchen use, but it can also bring disadvantages, especially when changing them. Due to its size, the fridge is perhaps the element that will have the most impact on your space if it is incorporated in the kitchen cabinets. Embedding it, in addition to standardizing the look and shape of the largest and most visible element in the kitchen, will also allow you to take advantage of the space that remains above it (creating a wine cellar, for example).
Microwaves are usually very close in size and so it will be easy to find a bespoke replacement, so embedding it is a good idea.
To achieve a tidy and clean look, make all small appliances that are not in daily use disappear. But you don’t need to build them in! Plan a deep closet for storage, and enough outlets to facilitate their occasional use.
What are built-in kitchens and how they are installed?
