The oven is one of the most important elements that any kitchen is equipped with. Classic stoves, which were a single module consisting of a hob and an oven, are gradually being replaced by built-in appliances. Such designs have many advantages over traditional models. When purchasing furniture, it is important to understand the options and features of these products on the market.
Built-in oven cabinet
Are there oven sizes on the market for built-in ovens if the standard ones don't fit me?
V.S. Of course, manufacturers have provided a certain variety of dimensions, which takes into account the individual needs of users and the characteristics of kitchen furnishings. They are also standardized, although they are less common than classic ovens, the height and width of which are the usual 60 cm.
So, there are several additional standard sizes available:
Let's take a closer look at them.
Compact
The standard width is 60 cm , the height is significantly reduced - 45 cm . Compact ovens are convenient because they take up little space in height.
This is especially convenient when placed in a column, when several more units of household appliances are located above and below the oven - for example, a built-in coffee machine or microwave oven.
In this case, the large vertical parameters of the oven will not allow it to be placed at a specific height. Of course, you won’t be able to load three or four baking sheets or racks into the inner part at once - you’ll have to sacrifice something.
Narrow
Here it’s the other way around – reduced width with standard height. This solution is no longer for columns, but for kitchen appliances that are installed above the floor, under the countertop - washing machines, dishwashers and ovens.
Relevant for small kitchens. When the task is to place several pieces of equipment in a limited area, and still have room opposite for a table and two chairs, a narrow oven is what you need.
With a width of only 45 cm , it is not as convenient as with a standard one, but this is enough for many dishes. The nice thing is that some thoughtful manufacturers equip their ovens with built-in baking trays and trays.
Wide
Designed for spacious kitchens, where there is no room for cramping, and there are enough work surfaces and columns to integrate all imaginable kitchen appliances. With a standard height, the ovens are 90 cm and are the most voluminous among the entire range.
Due to low demand, they are often made to order. The enormous internal volume and loading width allow you to cook very large masterpieces in this oven. The best thing is if the owners like to bake a whole goose or pig. Well, or if a large family needed a lot of cookies.
Wide compact
The rarest, they have a width of 90 cm combined with a height of 45 cm .
One of the parameters partially compensates for the other, however, the conditions under which compact wide ovens are required can be counted on one hand.
Custom cabinets
The dimensions of built-in equipment can vary both up and down. For small kitchens, common in older apartments, compact models are suitable. In private homes with spacious rooms, larger ovens are usually installed.
An increase in height is often necessary not for a larger internal volume, but for placing in one module, either two types of ovens, or separate oven chambers. In the first case, a microwave is additionally installed, in the second, the chambers are made of different sizes. The height of non-standard ovens is no more than 90 cm. The lowest ones can consist of one small chamber of standard width, but with a height of 35 cm.
Does it make sense to take a larger oven, “with a reserve”?
V.S. It all depends on what your plans are for the future. If the number of family members grows or you are seriously thinking about taking up cooking, then you should choose a large oven. However, it’s not worth purchasing a larger product just because you can bake small items in a large one, but not a large one in a small one. Everyday comfort is much more important than using it once a year. Therefore, if you have specific dimensions of your kitchen and furniture, pay attention to the alternative dimensions of built-in ovens.
What are the benefits of built-in designs in the kitchen?
When choosing a principle for arranging a room, you need to carefully weigh all the pros and cons of different options for furniture and equipment, as well as their layout. This also applies to choosing the type of oven. The quality of the oven does not depend on whether it is built-in or a free-standing unit; both types have the right to exist.
Gas oven
However, integrating an oven into a set has undoubted positive features.
- There is an opportunity to save usable space.
- The appearance of a set with built-in appliances is incomparable with a setting consisting of separate modules; such kitchens look modern, elegant and aesthetically pleasing.
- For housewives, a work triangle area is competently organized, ensuring the convenience of the cooking process and subsequent cleaning.
- Creating a single work surface that has no gaps helps get rid of excess dirt and makes cleaning easier.
- The oven and hob can be fixed at different, easy-to-use levels.
- In built-in modules, it becomes possible to combine the installation of equipment, a variety of equipment, with various storage systems.
Built-in oven
The use of built-in structures also has some disadvantages, which for some seem quite serious.
- An important point is that the cost of sets of such furniture is much higher than traditional versions of sets.
- The installation and dismantling of equipment built into furniture modules is quite labor-intensive. Therefore, if you want to rearrange or replace a failed device, problems may arise.
Schemes and dimensions of built-in cabinets
Placing an oven of classic size 600x600
Narrow oven 450x600
Wide oven 900x600
Compact 600x450
How to install an induction hob yourself: step-by-step guide
It is recommended to entrust the installation of an induction hob to a specialist. Sometimes it is done independently. First, they do the preparatory work: determine the size of the panel and the surface where the equipment will be built in (it should be wider and longer than a household appliance), markings are applied to it.
Markings are applied in two ways: apply the panel and trace it with a marker, or calculate and mark the mounting location. The second method is more reliable:
Then the landing hole is cut out. To do this, use a milling machine or jigsaw. The first one makes a better cut. To get a smooth and non-crumbling edge using an electric jigsaw, take a fine-toothed file. The procedure is as follows:
After cutting, the panel is inserted into the hole. If it went in without effort and covered the surface, then everything was done correctly.
Then the mounting hole is sealed to protect the tabletop from moisture: apply a thin layer of acrylic sealant to the ends of the hole. A sealing tape, which comes with the equipment, is attached to the top surface. It is glued around the perimeter of the hole in one piece. At the corners, the sealant is glued with a turn. The end and beginning are connected end-to-end, without gaps or overlaps.
Install the electrical outlet below surface level. It must be grounded.
After the preparatory work, proceed to install the device:
If the panel does not have a power cord, and only terminals for connecting an external cable are installed, do the following:
Installing an induction hob over an oven
The classic location of the induction hob is above the oven. To ensure that its operation does not affect the quality of the panel’s functioning, certain conditions must be observed.
When choosing an oven, pay attention to the fact that it has a forced cooling and ventilation system. It is built into the cabinet, like the hob
A gap of at least 1 cm is left between them to prevent overheating of the equipment.
The magnetic field is affected by objects made of ferromagnets. If the oven contains such material, it is placed at a distance of 3 cm from the panel - there is no longer a field there.
Further installation of cooking equipment is practically no different from installing a panel above the countertop:
To install the equipment correctly, study the operating instructions, which detail the sequence of actions for a specific model.
Kitchen layout options
Options for placing an oven of classic size 600x600
Placing compact and narrow ovens
Options for installing a wide oven
Oven cabinet depth
The common depth of the working area in the kitchen is 60 cm. This value is convenient for performing any operations related to cooking. Manufacturers of built-in appliances usually focus on this standard and make the maximum external depth no more than 56 cm. If you need to place a model with large dimensions in a set with a regular countertop, it is placed in a corner module.
There are non-standard models for placement in wall cabinets. Their depth does not exceed 450 mm. A relatively common technique of this type is microwave ovens. Finding a full-fledged oven with a depth of less than 50 cm is quite difficult.
Where to put a microwave in a small kitchen - on the countertop
So, if you have run out of ideas on how to place a microwave in the kitchen, or your small kitchen does not allow you to find a place for it. Then there is only one old and reliable way - just put the stove on the countertop.
There is nothing to comment on here, because the microwave will always take up space on the countertop, taking away useful working area. Of course, she will constantly get in the way and will be moved from corner to corner. As a result, you will simply have to accept this decision, or abandon the stove altogether.
In our opinion, placing a microwave on a countertop is the most inconvenient and impractical location option, especially in small kitchens.
Parking near the microwave
So, we have already dealt with the question of how to place a microwave in the kitchen. However, an equally important point remains - the presence of a parking area near it. Why is parking so important?
The fact is that before you put a plate in the microwave, you first open the door. And when you have dishes in your hands, it is sometimes difficult to do this with one hand. You have to put the plate somewhere, or return with it to where you came from.
What if you take a hot plate out of the oven with your bare hands! This happens sometimes, doesn't it? Then you will have to run with considerable acceleration in order to quickly get rid of the burning object in your hands! Therefore, it is very important to have a small part of the surface near the microwave.
That is why we did not consider options for placing microwaves on the walls and on the refrigerator, since without parking it is very inconvenient and impractical. And sometimes this arrangement is not safe!
We hope that the article helped you and you have already decided how and where the microwave oven will be installed in the kitchen.
