Roll-out storage system. What are the benefits of drawers in the kitchen: looking for the advantages and making it with your own hands

I have previously described most drawer systems individually. Now I decided to generalize this information in one article to make it easier for you to make a choice in favor of one system or another.

So today's market furniture fittings represents enough wide choose systems for drawers, differing in price, durability, convenience and many other characteristics. Let's start from simple to complex.

Roller guides. Represent metallic profile with plastic rollers attached to it. Attached to the assembled one.

I guess, that this system, despite its low price, is in the least demand today, due to a whole list of shortcomings, ranging from the fact that they are an incomplete extension system to longevity of service.

Used in furniture of the cheapest class.

Ball guides also represented by several metal parts, in which smooth sliding is ensured by the use of balls. Attached to the assembled one.

Due to the absence of plastic, such guides are more durable. There is a possibility of full extension. The balls provide a softer and quieter ride, and the low price makes them accessible to buyers. Today this is the most common system.

Metaboxes a retractable system based on roller guides, in which the metal profile is the finished side wall of the drawer. You only need to make the bottom, back wall and front.

The main advantages of metaboxes: a thick bottom made of chipboard, a larger volume of the box (at least 30 mm is gained due to thin walls), the ability to adjust the position of the facade. As an additional option, metaboxes can be equipped with closers, as well as rails that allow you to increase the height of the box.

The system has the same disadvantages that are inherent in roller guides, and therefore are also not in great demand. Relatively cheap.

Tandems quite a complex retractable system for fully assembled ones (fastening the bottom “into the groove”). They are mounted under the drawer, which allows more full use of the internal volume of the case and makes them invisible. They may have built-in closers and a tip-on opening system.

Widespread distribution of this system is limited to a price of at least 1500 per set.

Tandemboxes the most advanced system to date. Like metaboxes, to create a box you only need the bottom, back wall and façade (not always). Tandemboxes are characterized by high smoothness of operation, long-term operation, withstand significant loads. Thanks to the availability various kinds devices, it is possible to zone the space of the box, as well as increase its height.

They are produced in several versions, differing in design.

The system is equipped with many bells and whistles, ranging from closers to electric drive. The price of the set starts from 2500 rubles.

To sum up, we can say with confidence that the best option For budget projects There will be ball guides. If quality is of paramount importance, then preference should be given to tandems or tandemboxes.

Roller systems can only be installed on the most economical furniture options.

Let's move on to the next component, which is simply impossible for any furniture maker to do without.

Roller guides the simplest guides in terms of design and installation. The average price is 50-100 rubles. for a couple. The roller guides look like the photo below, you've probably seen them more than once.

The roller guides are covered with durable epoxy enamel; guides are available in different colors, the most common guides being cream. You can find roller guides for drawers with a depth of 250 to 800 mm, that is, for almost all cases.

Roller guides can withstand dynamic loads of up to 25 kg; you are unlikely to store anything heavier in a chest of drawers or in a drawer in a closet. The disadvantages of roller guides are the noise with which they extend and close; the extension is partial. But low price eliminates these shortcomings.

According to the installation diagram, the gap between outer part the side wall of the box and the side of the product body should be 12.5 mm or 25 mm on both sides, usually 26 mm is taken in calculations. This means that the width of the box should be smaller internal space cabinets for 25-26 mm.

Ball guides

Ball guides, or as they are called telescopic guides, are able to withstand heavy loads and have a smooth ride. The cost of guides is 300-400 rubles. for a couple. There are options with and without closers.

Ball guides, like roller guides, consist of two parts. One of them is attached to the box, the other to the side wall.

In order to separate them, you need to press the lock, as shown in the photo.

It is possible, of course, to install without disconnecting, but this torture is even worse, I had a chance to try it from my own experience. As a result, a negative idea may be formed about ball guides and the complexity of their installation. It's actually simple.

Installation of ball guides element by element is produced on the side walls of the cabinet and the side of the drawer.

The most commonly used ball guides are 45 mm high, the size range of guides is from 250 to 700 mm, and can withstand loads of up to 36 kg, which is more than.

Calculation of a box on ball guides similar to the calculation of roller guides, the width dimensions of the box are determined as the size of the internal space minus 26 mm (12.7 mm + 12.7 mm).

Metaboxes

Metaboxes– extension system based on roller guides. The material of the metaboxes is 1.2 mm thick steel, coated with high-strength enamel. Price 300-400 rub. per pair, produced by "Blum" in the region of 600-700 rubles.

Tandems

Tandem hidden guide technology ensures smooth movement even for heavily loaded drawers. The drawer can be easily removed from the guides without tools.

Tandem- this is a smooth move and full or partial extension. Drawers can be either with or without a built-in closer. The tandem can be equipped with Tip-on (opening system by pressing the facade). The cost of guides is 1000 -1500 rubles. for a couple.

On drawer guides In tandem you can make a drawer for the sink. Since the sink has a convex part, which is located inside the body, the standard, that is, straight drawer design is not suitable here. The convex part or bottom of the sink will prevent the drawer from closing. In this case, the bottom of the box is made with a cutout, and the walls of the box made of chipboard are attached along the cutout. This entire structure is installed on Tandem guides.

Application Tandem guides assumes the use of 16 mm thick chipboard, although solutions with using chipboard 18 mm thick.

The most expensive segment of the drawer slide market. The sides of the box (drawer side) are made of thin-walled steel, unlike tandems, where the box body is made of chipboard.

The kit includes fastenings to the front and fastenings to the back wall of the drawer. Detailing includes a chipboard bottom and back wall, similar to a metabox. The guides are similar to tandems, have a smooth closing, with closers.

Tandemboxes can be equipped with an opening system that does not require installing a handle on the facade; it is enough to simply press the facade with your hand.

Tandemboxes of various heights and variety of assortment significantly exceed metaboxes. Let's look at an example tandemboxes Blum.

Height N, drawer drawer height 68 mm, lowest drawer

Height M, drawer drawer height 83 mm

Height C, drawer drawer height 115 mm

Used for high facades, the back wall is enlarged, and a railing is also added. Minimum height internal space for drawer 191 mm.

Height also D, drawer drawer height 83 mm

Used for high fronts, the back wall is also enlarged, but instead of two railings, the Railing with Boxside is an overlay on the drawer side. The minimum height of the internal space for a drawer is 224 mm. The solution is mainly for kitchen drawers, not for wardrobes.

Two triple tubular holders and railing tubes allow you to make a special box on tandembox guides in a sink cabinet. Thanks to the cutout in the bottom, the drawer allows you to bypass the sink protruding into the body of the cabinet.

Another interesting solution from Blum is the use of tandembox guides for a corner cabinet, which is called Space Corner.

The fittings set includes a number of specific elements that are not found in other guides and, frankly speaking, this fittings are not cheap. Space corner allows you to effectively use the corner space in the kitchen, and the use of ORGA line dividers further structures the storage space.

At the beginning Legrabox boxes positioned as elite products that were inaccessible to mere mortal furniture makers. The point here was not at all in the price, and the price, by the way, is the highest in comparison with other extension systems, but in the complexity and accuracy of manufacturing the remaining parts from chipboard, the accuracy of milling the bottom of the drawer, the accuracy of drilling the side walls of the case and facades. Therefore, Legrabox boxes were offered to furniture companies that produce high-end furniture.

Installation, calculation and installation of guides for drawers

It’s not enough to know what drawer guides there are, but the question arises: how to calculate and install guides.

On the Internet there are a large number of methods and approaches in the calculation and installation of guides. I use a simple program from Blum called DYNALOG with a clear interface; for design we use the DYNAPLAN module.

The program allows calculate both roller guides and metaboxes, Tandemboxes and tandems. As a result, we will receive a list of parts with dimensions, necessary fittings, drilling drawings for the side wall and facades. Special furniture programs are expensive, there is no point in mastering them, much less buying them, if you want to make products for your home yourself.

As an example of a basic product, I will give a cabinet 616 mm high, 600 mm wide, 500 mm deep with overhead facades 200 mm high, chipboard drawers 150 mm high, gaps between the facades 4 mm.

If we want to calculate installing drawers in a closet, then please note that with a cabinet depth of 600 mm and internal partition 500 mm, the calculation is carried out for inset facades, the facades will be inside between the side wall and the partition, as well as between the horizontal walls. It is better to make side gaps of 4 mm in the version of inset facades.

Arranging a kitchen is not an easy task. In this room it is very important to maintain not only design unity, convenience and beauty, but also the ergonomics of the space. The question is especially acute rational use space is felt in small rooms, which simply cannot fit all the furniture and accessories necessary for the kitchen.

Considering that to work in the kitchen you simply need a large number of utensils, dishes and technical devices, kitchens in small apartments often look cluttered. Until recently, the problem of lack usable area in the kitchen area was solved with the help hanging shelves And compact furniture. However, today housewives have a great opportunity to make even the smallest room comfortable and convenient by choosing retractable systems for kitchen. Drawers, baskets and other pull-out mechanisms will help arrange the kitchen in the most ergonomic way, ensuring pleasant cooking and equally enjoyable meals. About these modern systems today and will tell about “Dream House” in this publication.

How to equip a kitchen with retractable systems

Modern retractable systems for the kitchen allow you to make the most of every centimeter of the room without cluttering up the space. The systems are built into the furniture in such a way that their external area does not increase, allowing the implementation of the most intricate design solutions.

Kitchen drawer systems are the most common way to save space. As a rule, they are mounted inside suspended or floor cabinets. When you open the cabinet door, one or several multi-level drawers appear from its depths, designed to store a wide variety of kitchen appliances. The advantage of drawers is that when opened, they roll out completely, which allows you to fill the back area as much as possible. At the same time, built-in fasteners hold open box in the right position, preventing it from falling out.

Kitchen drawers can be different sizes and different internal sections in which it is convenient to store this or that. Sometimes, when one door is opened, all the drawers are pulled out, so housewives can immediately see and take the thing they need.

Cabinets with drawers should be arranged so that everything is located near the working surface. necessary equipment. For example, there may be pull-out sections for the kitchen underneath, in which cutlery, cutting boards, etc. will be stored. Larger sections should be installed near the stove, in which it will be convenient to store pots, baking trays, etc.

An interesting analogue of drawers are retractable bottle holders for the kitchen. Their difference from previous systems is only in size. As a rule, the width of the bottle holder design does not exceed 15-20 cm, which allows it to be installed in narrow places where a regular cabinet simply will not fit. Inside the bottle holders there are several sections designed to store narrow and tall items.

Good helpers in small decoration kitchen area are pull-out baskets for the kitchen. Most often, wicker baskets, which complement the kitchen with interesting design accents, are installed in pull-out shelves, which roll out, sliding along the guides. Depending on the functional purpose, pull-out baskets can be installed both in the upper and in bottom drawers. This element is indispensable for storing products that need airing, such as vegetables or baked goods.

Additional pull-out kitchen systems

In addition to boxes and baskets for storage, many devices are essential in the kitchen to facilitate the process of cooking and eating. Let's look at several such systems that can easily be called ergonomic kitchen design ideas.

1. Pull-out cutting boards

A retractable cutting board is mounted inside the countertop and expands it if necessary. This familiar kitchen accessory in an unusual interpretation is often equipped with an additional container in which it is convenient to collect bread crumbs or chop vegetables for salad. If the size of the tabletop allows, several boards of different materials, for example, made of plastic and wood.

2. Pull-out table

This is an indispensable addition for very, in which it is impossible to arrange dining area. The retractable table can be built into the tabletop or into the drawers underneath it, or it can be raised up and mounted on a leg.

3. Carousel system

Most often, kitchen furniture is shaped like the Latin letter L. Accordingly, it has spacious, but not particularly comfortable corner cabinets. The inconvenience of these cabinets is that they are inaccessible and impossible to fill its entire surface if the cabinet is located at the top. The carousel system allows you to easily solve this problem. The design of the system is mounted either to the door or to the side of the cabinet, and when opened it is completely pulled out. Universal sections allow you to store the most various dishes and utensils - from plates, glasses and cutlery to pots and pans.

4. Pull-out trash cans for the kitchen

Traditionally, trash cans are installed under the sink. Pull-out kitchen waste bins, like drawers, can be attached to back side doors or installed on a shelf that slides out on rails. On some models of garbage containers, the lid automatically lifts when the door is opened.

5. Narrow vertical drawers for storing appliances

A narrow vertical box is usually installed near the sink or stove. These boxes do not have shelves or grids, but they are great for storing everything. kitchen appliances. The sliding mechanism of these drawers is similar to the bottle holders we looked at above.

Other retractable mechanisms, systems and sections for the kitchen

Depending on the layout of the kitchen, almost all of its pull-out elements can open either directly or at an angle. Also to save money small room can be used retractable, retractable or even drawer cabinet. All guide elements of such systems are made in such a way that doors and shelves open smoothly, without making a single sound.

When arranging a kitchen, it is extremely important to properly organize working space. This can be done with the help of kitchen drawers, which are excellent space savers, help get rid of bulky furniture and functionally place the necessary kitchen utensils.

the main task kitchen arrangement - to make the room as functional and comfortable as possible. Standard kitchen cabinets they don’t always cope with this - part of their internal space remains empty, and at the same time they take up a lot of space.

Most convenient way place kitchen utensils - arrange them in drawers

Retractable systems – great way workspace optimization

Designers found a way out - they created retractable systems that are indispensable in small apartments. One kitchen table-cabinet with drawers replaces more bulky conventional furniture. And all because retractable systems:

divided into sections, due to which they allow functional use of each square centimeter squares;
they differ not only in size, but also in shape depending on the purpose - in retractable systems it is convenient to store cutlery, dishes, spices, bread bins, cutting boards, mini wine cellars;
can open one section at a time, or all the drawers can be pulled out at once, which allows you to see all the kitchen utensils and take necessary item.

Thanks to the proper placement of items in the drawers, you can quickly and easily find everything you need

Cutlery storage compartment

What types of kitchen drawers are there?

Kitchen tables with drawers for dishes and other utensils not only look different, but also differ in purpose, type of design and material. To make your kitchen truly functional, you need to choose convenient pull-out systems.

Types of structures

The most common type of drawer is a straight drawer - it is convenient to store cutlery and cutting boards in these drawers. When arranging a functional kitchen, you can also use:

Corner pull-out systems - allow you to use the space under kitchen sink or at the junction of two cabinets. As a rule, the corner cabinet in the kitchen is half empty, because getting anything from inside is inconvenient. And corner drawers can solve this problem. After all, then they will easily allow you to take the necessary things, even those stored in the farthest corner.

For full use of space corner cabinets you can install such functional drawers

The “carousel” system is retractable shelves that are mounted in corner kitchen cabinets. The “carousel” is attached to the side wall of the cabinet or to the door - as soon as you open the corner cabinet, the entire “stuffing” of the cabinet comes out. And the housewife can easily take the items she needs.

The carousel system looks unusual and is expensive. But it allows you to functionally use the space of the corner top cabinet

Pull-out cutting boards with containers for cleaning. Such a board can be mounted directly under the countertop, which expands the possibilities of a narrow kitchen.

A retractable board saves space in the kitchen and time for cleaning the area

Bottle holders for the kitchen. This perfect solution for placing any bottles - with wine, oil, spices, water. This design does not exceed 15-20 centimeters in width, and therefore it can easily fit where it is not possible to install a regular box. But inside you can place a dozen narrow and tall containers. Moreover, in the extended position, it is easy to get any of the bottles out of the cabinet, which is impossible to do from an ordinary narrow cabinet.

This system takes up very little space, but allows you to place a lot of useful little things in the kitchen.

Pull-out baskets are another invention of designers that allows you to functionally use space and place in it items that need ventilation - these can be vegetables, fruits or baked goods.

It is convenient to store vegetables and fruits in baskets - due to the access of air, they remain fresh longer and are always at hand

Retractable table - this system is indispensable for small spaces. Meanwhile, it can serve as an additional work surface, and in some cases, a dining table.

Such dinner table- just a godsend for small kitchens

Pull-out trash bins. Such systems are most often installed under the sink and simplify the process of throwing out cleaning materials - there is no need to open the cabinet, bend over and take out the trash can. Now it comes out with one movement of the hand.

Garbage bins can be pulled out with one movement of the hand, which greatly saves the housewife’s time in the kitchen.

Materials for production

Drawers are made from the same materials as any other kitchen furniture. The most commonly used panels are MDF and chipboard. But in kitchen set made from natural wood, naturally, the drawers will be wooden.
But the material for manufacturing is not the most important thing. It is important to check that the panels used are without deep scratches, chipping and swelling on the sides. This can be done visually by opening and checking all the cabinets and drawers.

The durability of a kitchen with retractable systems depends not so much on the material used in manufacturing, but on the quality of furniture production

Advice: no matter what material the kitchen furniture is made from, you need to check the quality of its assembly. The easiest way is to open and close the drawers several times and at different speeds. Retractable mechanisms should operate quietly and smoothly. Also, the boxes should not be skewed vertically or horizontally.

Guide options

The strength and reliability of kitchen drawers depends not so much on the material used in manufacturing, but on the type of guide mechanism:

The simplest and most inexpensive are roller mechanisms. They are used in drawers in which small items of weight are planned to be placed - these could be cutlery, spices, kitchen accessories. Such guides will not withstand heavy weight, but they are quite durable - without any repairs they will function properly for a period of time. for long years.
Telescopic (ball) guides are a more modern analogue. They are used in any drawers, including very large ones and designed for significant loads. Such systems can withstand several kilograms of weight - not only pots and bottles, but even canned food and household appliances. That’s why many kitchens are equipped with telescopic guides, even despite the higher cost compared to roller mechanisms.

Ball guides can withstand much more weight than roller guides - this is an indispensable advantage for cabinets that are often filled to the brim with necessary items. kitchen utensils

Please note: the durability of the furniture depends on the quality of the guides. Therefore, the thickness of the metal of these systems should be at least 1-1.2 mm.

How to choose kitchen furniture with drawers

The layout of each kitchen is individual and depends both on the size of the room and on the desires of the owners of the house. But there are several factors that will help you choose the most functional kitchen furniture:

Kitchen table with drawers and shelves with pull-out systems should be located near the work surface in order to minimize the time spent searching for what you need kitchen utensils. Directly under the tabletop you can place drawers with cutting boards, cutlery, spices. It’s a good idea to install large sections near the stove for storing baking sheets, pans, and pots. And in the corner you can equip a retractable minibar.

The most popular items in the kitchen are best placed directly under the work surface

Important to consider general layout kitchens. If the room is very small, then you can focus on corner drawers or limit yourself to open shelves. If space allows, you can install a large number of retractable systems. In this case, cabinets with drawers should be located so that they do not interfere with each other’s opening.

Well-planned kitchen furniture takes up minimal space and allows the housewife to keep everything she needs at hand.

If possible, you should not clutter up your kitchen furniture with things that are used extremely rarely. And you definitely shouldn’t put them within your immediate reach. The main task is to equip the kitchen as comfortably as possible. Therefore, next to the work surface and stove there should be only the most necessary and frequently used kitchen utensils.

Everything you need is at hand

How to make kitchen drawers with your own hands

You don't have to spend exorbitant amounts of money to buy ready-made kitchen By individual order. Using the clear instructions from the craftsmen, making drawers with your own hands is not so difficult. We present step by step guide:

The first thing you need to do is take measurements and draw up a design for a future cabinet with drawers - you can take a ready-made sketch as a basis.

Drawer drawing with dimensions

In specialized furniture store you need to select suitable chipboard or MDF panels. There you can also order cutting of panels according to the right sizes. The cut areas can be covered with veneer or film - both of these materials do not allow moisture to pass through and will not allow the material to swell.
It is better to take telescopic guides for the future cabinet - they will withstand more weight and last longer. It is also necessary to purchase confirmed self-tapping screws - they are recommended to connect everything wooden parts box.
When the materials are ready, you can begin connecting the parts according to the diagram. Pieces of chipboard, as mentioned above, are fastened with confirmatory screws 15 mm long. But if the material is not of very high quality, then it is advisable to purchase 30 mm self-tapping screws - they are held much better in wooden board, including in materials with increased porosity.
When the cabinet itself is ready, you can begin installing the guides. It is extremely important that they are fixed at the same height. And to soften their movement and regulate their speed, you can use silicone lubricant, specially designed for furniture fittings.

A clear example of attaching telescopic guides for drawers can be seen in this video:

Note: before you start making a drawer, you need to make sure you have all the required tools. To work, you will need a pencil and a ruler, a drill or a screwdriver, for a screwdriver - hex bits or a confirmation key, and wood drills.

Modern functional kitchen It's hard to imagine without drawers. If you have no experience self-made furniture, you should turn to professionals - they will help you choose a design and will take full responsibility for the technical implementation of the idea.

Video: smart storage systems and mechanisms for the kitchen from Blum

Pull-out systems for the kitchen - convenient, modern and stylish option for kitchen equipment.

What is it for?

Using the old furniture format, people noticed that getting the necessary item out of the kitchen cabinet, especially when this item is not used often, can be quite problematic.

To do this, you need to either dive headlong into the bowels of the box, or everything that lies in front of you. necessary thing you need to lay it out, take out what you need and then put everything back. This is a tedious, long and inconvenient procedure.

To reduce or completely avoid these actions, a different approach to organizing kitchen furniture space was created. In order to make everything you need from the cabinets convenient and easy to take out, as well as compactly fit in drawers, we created pull-out systems for the kitchen.

Types of arrangement of retractable structures

Horizontal arrangement

There are several options for how the retractable structure can be positioned. The first option, classic - horizontal arrangement mechanism.

This is how this system is used in most cases, that is, drawers, grids and other containers located in the cabinet are rolled out and arranged like regular classic pull-out shelves.

In this case, the difference is that this option is much easier to extend to the end, even if you make the retractable container voluminous and capacious. An ordinary kitchen drawer of the same size when filled will be either very difficult or almost impossible to pull out.

Vertical arrangement

The second option can be called vertical arrangement retractable structures. It differs from horizontal in that it is usually built not into kitchen furniture, but into openings and gaps between it.

This is very convenient to use in small kitchens where you need to use every centimeter of space.

Corner location

The third option is corner pull-out systems in the kitchen. This option is very practical, does not interfere with the style of the room, and when extended it looks very unexpected. Due to this design it is possible to greater benefit make use of space in corner cabinets.

Non-standard location options

The fourth option for the arrangement of retractable structures can be called creative configurations.

The application and location in this case cannot be described in a couple of paragraphs, because the use of retractable structures in this option is used as the designer wants.

The use of retractable structures is so diverse that they can be used in very original forms.

Types of designs of retractable elements

The design of the moving parts of the retractable mechanism also comes in several types. This can be a mechanism based on rollers, a ball retraction mechanism, metabox fittings and cargo systems.

Retractable system on casters

This system is considered the quietest, cheapest and most unreliable. Its unreliability lies in the fact that the parts that move the mechanism are most often made of plastic. Plastic is a material that, compared to others, is the most short-lived option.

During its use, at some point the rollers cannot withstand the load and break. But, if you find a suitable roller and replace it, you can extend the life of the retractable system for some time.

Ball retractable system

This option is noisier, more expensive and more durable. With this design, there is little chance that the extension system will break.

At proper care And careful use For such a design there is practically no limitation on the service life.

Metabox fittings

This is a completely steel mechanism, created for boxes that fit into each other. Metabox is an extremely reliable option retractable mechanisms, which affects the price.

This system, unlike others, can be adjusted for the most comfortable use independently.

Retractable cargo systems

These are ready-made retractable complexes in assembled form. All that remains is to install them in the space from which they will extend and secure the system correctly.

It is the most simple option, since you don’t need to assemble or configure anything. Because the systems are already assembled and ready for installation. They are the most expensive of all retractable mechanism options.

It is convenient to use retractable systems in the kitchen; the kitchen is the room where many different items are stored that you periodically need to have on hand.