Rules for choosing wooden furniture in the kitchen
Kitchen furniture comes in many variations. It differs in size, color and material of manufacture. A good choice for any room is furniture for a kitchen made of wood, which has an excellent appearance and has other positive parameters. With competent factory processing does not require specific care, and is also environmentally friendly, which is important for each owner of residential real estate.
Advantages and disadvantages
Wooden kitchen furniture has both pluses and minuses. The benefits are much greater and include:
- ecological cleanliness through the use of natural materials;
- relevance of designs at any time, as well as their compliance with almost any style of interior;
- attractive appearance, as natural wood is considered attractive and interesting for each owner of residential real estate;
- durability of designs, allowing you not to think about the need to purchase new furniture after a small number of years;
- resistance to high temperature and humidity due to the processing of all surfaces of such furniture with special protective compounds;
- wooden furniture can be restored and repaired, which further extends its service life.
Any wooden contractions can be easily restored, which is considered their undoubted advantage, and for this it is enough just to remove the old protective coating correctly, after which a new one is created by applying varnish.
Natural wood products are not without some drawbacks:
- high cost not available to many buyers;
- if low-quality protective treatment of wooden elements is performed in the factory, then under the influence of high humidity they will begin to swell, and when dried, dry out, which leads to a loss of their attractiveness and a decrease in service life;
- the weight of the facades is considered significant, which negatively affects the complexity and duration of the installation.
If necessary, furniture can be painted in different shades, and a photo of the result is presented below. There are many types of contractions, so the best option is chosen for each style. Therefore, it is allowed to buy modern or classic kitchens.
Used wood species
To create wooden furniture for the kitchen, different types of wood can be used.In the process of choosing wood, its density is always taken into account, since the resistance of the final structure to moisture or mechanical influences depends on it. Softwoods are considered soft. These include pine and cedar, spruce, fir or alder, as well as linden or poplar. Hardwoods are represented by oak or larch.
An array of kitchens can be created from different types of wood:
- oak is characterized by high strength and resistance to decay;
- pine is durable and easy to process;
- larch has good resistance to moisture, but if it is not dried properly, then there will be many cracks in the structure, significantly reducing the service life of the received interior items;
- birch is considered to be solid wood, but its service life is short, and often it begins to rot under the influence of high humidity even with high-quality protective treatment;
- linden is strong and ductile, but it is not recommended to use the structure made of it in the kitchen, since wood is afraid of moisture;
- Cherry is used to create refined and expensive furniture;
- Maple is strong and hard wood.
Thus, solid wood furniture can be created using different types of wood. Each type has its own characteristics and specifics, so before buying any selected item, it is recommended to carefully study what kind of material was used to create it. Even in appearance, the designs will differ, and their photos are presented below.
PineMapleCherryBirchLarchOakLindenFacade decoration
Wooden kitchen furniture has an attractive appearance, but many people want to decorate it with additional decorative elements that make the structures truly unique. For this, different design methods can be used for facades:
- balusters;
- arches instead of doors;
- carved countertops equipped with numerous decorative patterns or other additional elements;
- pilasters;
- unusual stained glass doors.
With an interesting design of the facades, it is possible to obtain unusual kitchen furniture from an array. Before applying any methods of decorating products with their own hands, it is taken into account which species of wood was used to create them.
Many people prefer to use numerous paints or films for decoration, but for wooden furniture this solution is considered irrational, since the natural texture of the tree is considered the most attractive.
Decoration options
Since natural wood is used for the construction, the decoration procedure can be carried out in different ways. Most often for these purposes it is selected:
- pasting with different films - for this it is important to purchase a high-quality film that is glued to a special glue, and it can also be self-adhesive. The accessories are removed from the surfaces of the headset, after which they are cleaned and degreased. The material is cut, for which it is cut into the necessary sections. The protective material is removed from the wrong side of the film, after which it is neatly and evenly glued to the facades. The process requires scrupulousness and caution, as if careless handling can damage the material. A photo of the finished result is below;
- painting of wooden facades - for this you should choose a high-quality painting material designed exclusively for natural wood. Then surfaces are prepared, for which they are cleaned of dirt and treated with alcohol or another solvent. Staining is carried out, for which you can use brushes or a spray. In the latter case, an even and beautiful layer is guaranteed. It is recommended to apply at least three layers to obtain a coating that is resistant to various influences. When using stencils, it is allowed to get unusual and original patterns on the surface;
- the use of decorative inserts - they are used for different cabinet headsets. To create them, ceramic tile or rattan fabric can be used. To do this, the materials are attached with glue, and it is also allowed to make different types of edging.
Thus, different methods and materials can be used to decorate kitchen furniture from solid wood. Many owners of such interior items are real connoisseurs of natural wood, so only special protective varnish is used to decorate the facades.
The nuances of choice
Art Nouveau kitchens look great with a set made of natural wood. To obtain not only an attractive, but also a durable headset, you should consider the following recommendations when choosing it:
- the quality of all elements must be high;
- the species of wood used for the production of interior items is taken into account;
- it is important to inspect all the elements from different sides before buying to make sure that there are no defects or defects;
- all wooden surfaces must be treated with special protective compounds;
- you should make sure that the wood is competently and properly dried, otherwise it will not last for a long time in the conditions that are usually installed in the kitchen.
Before purchasing, it is recommended to study the accompanying documentation for the furniture selected for the kitchen to make sure that it is allowed to be used in residential premises, as well as being environmentally friendly and safe.
Care Rules
Below are many pictures of kitchens furnished with wooden furniture. Such rooms look really elegant, attractive and interesting. In order for them to retain their unsurpassed appearance for a long time, it is recommended to properly care for all wooden surfaces:
- it is impossible for the sun to constantly fall on the elements of wood furniture;
- hot dishes are installed on countertops only using special supports;
- if water gets on wooden surfaces, then it must be removed immediately;
- fresh contaminants are removed promptly;
- when oily spots appear, it is necessary to treat the areas with a sponge with a soapy solution;
- if damage has formed on a wooden surface, then they are repaired with special protective agents that provide additional formation of a special protective coating on wood;
- in the process of caring for furniture, it is not allowed to use any household cleaners containing abrasives;
- Natural wax is used to give coatings a unique sheen.
Thus, wooden furniture is considered a great choice for any kitchen. It has many positive parameters, and is also considered attractive and interesting. It is important to correctly select furniture, as well as to place it well and harmoniously in the room so that it is pleasant and comfortable to use, as well as a multifunctional room is obtained. In order for the furniture to serve for a long time, it is necessary to ensure proper care with the use of suitable products.