Interior design of kitchens and the use of the right materials,
Stylish cabinets can make any home look like a million bucks.
If the kitchen has some stunning storage doors, there is no indication of the intricate interior beauty that can be found throughout the home.
Since cabinets are a major factor in determining the personality of a kitchen,
it is essential to choose the right style for your space.
Cabinets can appear relatively shallow compared to the structural components of a building,
but since kitchen cabinets occupy more than a quarter of a kitchen remodel budget,
It is essential that architects and interior designers do their research before selecting this element.
Arguably the most important part of choosing cabinetry—even more than style and function—is choosing the right materials.
Many architects, interior designers,
and homeowners aim to use solid wood as one of the main materials in a dwelling.
But we already know that solid wood expands and flexes, so it’s not always the best solution for kitchen cabinets, floor applications or countertops.
In most cases, engineered wood products are used instead because they are much more reliable and cheaper.
The most commonly used types of closet boxes are made of medium density fiberboard (MDF),
plywood, and particleboard with melamine and sometimes stainless steel.
Aside from the aesthetic qualities of a cabinet door, it’s also worth paying close attention to the internal construction of your cabinet.
Here’s what you need to know about each material option:
Medium density fibreboard
MDF is a high quality composite material made of recycled wood fiber and resin,
and CNC milled under high pressure,
Often in one-piece frames with a recessed center cutout.
The dense and heavy product is almost synonymous with Ikea cabinets,
as over the years the Scandinavian company has occupied the global supply of its various kitchen collections.
MDF attracts consumers because of its resistance to cracking and peeling,
which means it is very easy to paint over, plus, MDF is much smoother than plywood.
plywood
Many manufacturers are attracted to producing plywood cabinets not only because it is a relatively low-cost material,
but also because it has higher moisture resistance and greater stability than MDF.
Each slab of plywood cabinet is layered like a sandwich,
with thin wood stacks glued on top of each other.
Exposed plastic film, wood veneer, or thermofoil covers the exterior for added protection.
Particleboard
Particleboard cabinets are perhaps the least traditional way to build cabinets. To create particleboard,
Wood chips and particles are combined with an adhesive, and then fused together into panels.
This mix is the least stable of all the options because it is fragments of wood that are
ground into small pieces.
And the only thing holding it together is glue.
Stainless Steel
While stainless steel gives the kitchen a desirable modern feel,
Except that it is somehow as undesirable as wood.
Stainless steel is commonly used in professional kitchens,
but fingerprints and scratches are difficult to clean.
Stainless steel does not expand and contract like wood,
making it a good choice for high-moisture locations.
Cabinets are usually ready to assemble,
but semi-custom options are great if you want an extra touch of control over the final product.
One aspect of cabinets that people often overlook is the drawers.
They are usually made of the same material as the cabinet box, but in higher quality cabinets,
It may be made of hardwood to withstand abuse from excessive use in the future,
Drawer fronts are likely to feature solid wood or MDF.
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