Kitchen sets have now become extremely popular. The “calling card” of any kitchen is its façade.
The style and color of the front of the furniture and cabinet doors emphasize the unified design of the entire kitchen and are constantly in sight.
A careful approach to the search for furniture fronts for the kitchen interior will allow you to optimize the overall cost of the kitchen.
Materials
Today there is a wide selection of materials of different textures and colors. This allows you to create any style in the interior using kitchen facades.
To choose an original print or a front of unusual sizes, order an individual model of the product from the manufacturer; there are also many excellent ideas for fronts presented in the IKEA store. Among the huge assortment you can easily find facades of any size for the kitchen.
How to combine the colors of 2022 with other colors?
You can also choose proven color solutions for the kitchen, for example, muted, classic interiors, dark blue with beige and off-white. For bolder combinations, consider using navy blue with shimmering shades of gold, silver, copper, brass or pewter.
This perfectly highlights the elegant, timeless character of these flowers. An interesting idea is to combine dark blue shades with warm but natural shades of red, yellow, orange and pink.
Wooden facades
In order to make facades from this material, plates two centimeters thick are used.
More inexpensive raw materials are pine trees, alder, and spruce.
- More expensive are oak, birch, cherry and ash.
- Imitation of materials is also popular - pine can be pickled to visually look like cherry.
- And you should also buy wooden kitchen fronts separately, because these products are very durable and look luxurious and noble.
The photo of kitchen facades shows a model of cherry kitchen facades; thanks to these elements, the interior looks expensive and stylish.
Finishing layer
The latter not only gives the product a more marketable appearance, but in many cases the finish can improve or detract from the user characteristics of the furniture.
- PVC film is the most common because it costs the least. Alas, the quality corresponds to the price: the film is waterproof, as befits polyvinyl chloride, but the gluing method itself excludes the “long life” of kitchen facades. It peels off quite easily near sinks and stoves, since the facade does not like temperature changes and dampness. In addition, it fades in the sun.
PVC film imitates any materials - wood, stone, acrylic panels. The first option is most common, since the others in her execution look unconvincing.
- Acrylic film is higher in quality and more resistant to moisture and heat. It is glued to facades of any shape, including curved ones. Gloss and mirror shine are reproduced no worse than an acrylic panel. Disadvantage: low mechanical strength; detergents must be used with caution.
- HPL plastic reproduces both the color and texture of natural materials, usually wood, stone, but can also imitate fabric and even metal. It is exceptionally resistant to any factors operating in the kitchen and is extremely durable. Of course, it has an appropriate cost, so it is mounted on MDF facades. Chipboard tends to change size over time, but sheet plastic does not tolerate such deformations.
The disadvantage of the material is that it can only be fixed to flat facades.
- Acrylic panel is a good option for a modern interior. The set is literally eternal: a color, pattern or photo is applied to an MDF board and covered with a transparent acrylic sheet. It is in this material that all the most incredible images, color effects and shine of any intensity are available - from matte to pearlescent and mirror.
The panel is also a sheet material, so it is attached only to smooth facades. A kitchen like this costs quite a lot.
- Enamel combines the color capabilities of an acrylic panel and the properties of an acrylic film. Enamel – waterproof, insensitive to either heat or ultraviolet radiation and has a fairly average sensitivity to mechanical damage. However, such a facade can be tinted or simply repainted again, and not replaced entirely, as if the acrylic panel is damaged.
A kitchen with an enamel finish costs a little more than an acrylic one due to its maintainability. You can paint the façade of absolutely any shape – even a carved one.
- Veneer is a cut of natural wood that accurately reproduces the pattern and color. It is worth choosing veneer for both classic and modern kitchens: this is a great way to add elegance to the set without extra costs. But, however, veneer does not have the protective properties of a film or sheet of plastic - this is a decorative solution.
Fine fraction
MDF facades for the kitchen are about two centimeters thick.
- Compressed small wood is the basis for the production of plates.
- Decorative PVC film can cover the plate and create the effect of steel, wood or change the color of furniture.
- Chipboard is also actively used for the production of kitchen facades.
These products can be laminated, veneered, and varnished with a matte or shiny effect. Budget is an important advantage of this material.
Veneer is the use of PVC film or laminate. The film can be easily applied to decorative surfaces and adapts to curves. Laminate is only suitable for flat surfaces.
General requirements
The kitchen is a room with rather difficult operating conditions. Constant humidity, temperature changes, grease fumes, soot, steam, etc. make it impossible to use conventional lightweight materials. Which kitchen facades are more practical is determined by a number of parameters:
- First of all, the material must be resistant to moisture. Hot and cold steam, condensation, dampness are essential components of the kitchen. Furniture made from paper chipboard will not last long;
- resistance to temperatures - in the kitchen, high temperatures are maintained near the stove and operating appliances - for example, a refrigerator or electric oven. It changes periodically near the sink. Such changes quickly destroy unstable materials;
- hygiene. Food is prepared here, so the requirements for hygiene are increased. If the material absorbs dirt and grime and is difficult to wash, it is not suitable for the kitchen;
- durability. Furniture that needs to be replaced every 3aj years is no good. So the material for kitchen facades must be wear-resistant and durable;
- Decoration also plays a significant role. However, each housewife solves this issue in her own way. If for a high-tech style a radius façade in a bright color would be aesthetically pleasing, then in a country style modest white wooden doors with moldings look much better.
Colors and prints
Currently, combinations of different materials are very popular, which looks very original. Among such combinations are metal and wood products, wooden and glass elements, as well as granite and even marble.
Lots of room for creativity and design solutions. And if we are talking about wooden products and products and fine fractions, then the facades can be easily decorated with unique carvings, which will add nobility and sophistication to the kitchen set.
To create exclusive furniture, you can even contact the manufacturer and create not just an elegant kitchen with white facades, but work out all the details and add your own twist. True, it will cost more than buying a finished product.
Kitchen without fronts
There is such a design solution as a kitchen without facades. At the same time, the drawers remain open, which helps to quickly find all the jars and spices.
And if you place beautiful decorative jars in such boxes, they will serve as additional decoration.
Advantages of wooden facades
Wood is a durable and environmentally friendly material; in addition, it fits perfectly into any style and allows you to experiment with different designs.
Perhaps you are interested in English or Provençal style? Or do you prefer smooth surfaces in a modern style?
It is also worth taking a closer look at the country style - in this case, in a structure made of stone or brick, part of the doors are made of wood. Wooden products are easy to care for, and they look expensive and noble.
Changing the design is also not difficult - after removing the top layer of paint, as well as varnish, repaint the facades in a different color. A warm and cozy atmosphere is definitely guaranteed.
Fluted
Do you love cottage style? You won't find a better option! The furniture doors here look like traditional corrugated boards. In the old days, before drywall became popular and painting walls became popular, grooved boards were used to cover the walls before plastering them.
But this white surface can add problems for you - it is quite difficult to clean, and water and temperature changes can lead to cracks.
Doors made using high heat (JMA INTERIORS DECORATION)
Laminated facade
A laminated kitchen facade will be an equally fashionable addition to your interior. The glossy surface and a huge selection of colors will allow you to create a fashionable kitchen in a modern style.
But you should also think about the fact that such a stylish kitchen will not be easy to call practical - any stains will be noticeable on the mirror surface, you need to especially often monitor the cleanliness of the set.
Flat
Simple but stylish flat doors are devoid of any expensive details. Their clean lines and minimalist shapes make them a great addition to modern or contemporary interiors.
Many of them are decorated with laminate or wood. The first option is not only more economical, but also has a rich selection of textures and colors.
Insert Doors (Dresser Homes)
Classic cuisine
Cabinets made in a classic style have panels, rounded doors, as well as cornices, moldings and glass. Such decorative elements will be acceptable in both Scandinavian and rustic styles.
A charming kitchen in a romantic style can be made using fine grain panels, varnished, and finished in matching colors.
Original kitchen facades
Despite the high cost, custom-made products will delight you with their quality and uniqueness. The luxury set, lined with American walnut, will surprise everyone who comes to visit you.
- Works of art made from veneer grain, stone veneer, imitation concrete and even aluminum facades - everything that your imagination suggests.
- The appearance of the kitchen will change dramatically if you simply change the facades, leaving the same cabinets.
- A unique style and, perhaps, unusual design elements will appear.
- An excellent solution is white plain facades. They allow you to add bright accents to the kitchen interior and open up space for creative experiments.
- It's hard to remember a style that doesn't include white elements. Cover the white cabinet doors with varnish and then you will visually enlarge the kitchen.
In order to transform your kitchen set, it is not at all necessary to change it. You just need to change the facades.
By choosing any material, style and color, you will get a new composition, add fresh touches to the classic style or create a modern, fashionable interior. When you enter the kitchen, you will feel comfortable and a great mood is guaranteed. The main thing is to follow your tastes when choosing a design, as well as observe modern trends.
Louvered
Horizontal wood slats are commonly found in window or door designs, but as kitchen cabinet decor they add a distinct architectural flair. However, it should be remembered that such beauty may be difficult for the budget.
Many louvered doors are designed in such a way that there are gaps between the slats. This makes them extremely convenient for cabinets that need ventilation - such as cabinets near a radiator, cabinets for drying things in a dressing room or cabinets for household appliances.
Flat Type Doors for Drawers and Cabinets (Applegate Tran Interiors)
