How to make kitchen furniture, from which you can make a set with your own hands: instructions, photo and video tutorials, price

If you are looking for a kitchen set for your apartment, then you have probably already considered all sorts of options: purchasing furniture in a store or on order. We invite you to consider another - the third option, which will help save your money and do exactly what you dreamed of.

Where to start

First of all, you need to decide what kitchen furniture is made of, since there are enough options:

• Chipboard Is the most common material. Practical and inexpensive, it comes in many different colors.
• MDF - it is better suited for facades, frames from it are rarely made, if only because it is more expensive and does not justify itself in any way.
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• Plywood - used by "homemade". It can become a reliable base, but there are only a few drawbacks: cheap plywood does not have a flat surface, it is necessary to trim it with something to match the interior.

This is with regards to materials for the base of the headset, but here are the materials that can be used for facades:

• MDF - exactly the one we said earlier. There are several types, more often people opt for a veneer and a painted surface.
• Plastic - chipboard is used as a basis. A reliable and durable option that will last a lot.
• Natural wood - environmentally friendly, but very expensive material.
• Aluminum frames - used with various inserts: glass or plexiglass.

As you can see, there is plenty to choose from, you can evaluate it according to different criteria, the cost is considered to be the main one, because the price of plastic and wooden facades is very different. As well as strength, plastic will withstand all damage, after which traces will remain on the tree.

Advice! Give preference to the type of materials that you like the most, the kitchen set should not only be a "work space", but also a cozy corner.

Preparing the tool

• Drill. It is better to prepare all kinds of drills with a diameter of 4 mm to 10 mm.
• Screwdriver.
• A hammer.
• Building level.
• Construction square.
• Roulette.
• Electric jigsaw.
• Screwdrivers.

We create a project

The section is not as easy as it seems, because making a good sketch does not mean preparing a drawing with clear lines for the cabinets. There are many factors to consider that many people forget.

We take measurements of the room

• In addition to the known values: length, width and height, it is necessary to measure the level of the walls and floor.
• If the kitchen is angular, then it is important to measure the angle against the wall: in some cases it can be either sharp or dull. This all affects the installation of furniture.
• Measure and draw where your wires pass so as not to accidentally drill the wall and set yourself the task of changing the wiring.

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Features of the kitchen set

We will also show you a few points to take into account when creating a drawing:

• There is a minimum distance of 550 mm between the upper and lower cabinets.
• The optimum working surface height is 860-920 mm, however, expect the height of the cook.

• It is more convenient to place the refrigerator to the left of the sink, and the hob or stove to the right.
• Use additional lighting, prepare some wires in advance for hidden lights.

There is an option to entrust the creation of the drawing to a specialist, then you will be provided with 3D projects. Although there are negative points:

• Extra money, and quite a lot.
• It is still necessary to find a good specialist.

Note! It is easy to prepare a sketch with your own hands using computer programs, in which many furniture foundations are already laid. For example, the thickness of the material, how to cut and many other subtleties.

Sawing material

It would be possible, of course, to do everything at home, but for this it is first necessary to bring the sheets of chipboard into the apartment. Even if you somehow succeed, then using a jigsaw you will not be able to cut off exactly the parts, but you still need to stick the edge on them. Therefore, the option with self-sawing the laminate is not considered.

It is easier to contact a special organization to order the required number of sheets, provide a list of parts and mark in the same place on which side to glue the edge.

Note! You can iron the melamine edging at home, but this is not an indicator that can save you several thousand. On average, applying an edge to the end costs about 10 rubles per running meter.

Facade order

Now that the project has been prepared, you can start looking for an organization that will manufacture your facades. It is impossible to advise something, if only because each city has its own companies.

We'll have to navigate the following factors:

• Fame of the company. How popular is it in your city, job reviews.
• Facade cost. Conduct a comparative analysis of the market, choose organizations with an average price.
• Production time.

Also pay attention to the calculation system of some facades: there are standard sizes, and there are individual ones, which are usually more expensive by 10-15%.

Note! Not always cheap small organizations will prepare you quality ones on time.

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Fasteners

If you wondered what kitchen furniture is made of, then you need to ask what kitchen cabinets are fastened with?

• Euro screws.
• Self-tapping screws 4x16 mm, 4x30 mm, 6x70 mm.
• Nails.
• Metal corners.
• Cross-section screeds.

The calculation of hardware is done in the same computer program on which you created the project. If you ordered a project, then you will definitely prepare an estimate for materials.

Fittings for kitchen furniture

This issue is quite difficult for an inexperienced person to understand, because there are a huge variety of different models of accessories for headsets.

• The guides are roller and full-withdrawable. The second option allows you to use the entire space of the box and more reliably fixes the box itself. Guides with closers are considered more expensive, but of high quality.
• Front hinges. Mostly 90 degree hinges are used, but you may find corner hinges, one and a half, 180 degrees, with smooth closing, and others.
• Trays for forks and spoons.
• Dish dryers for base: 400, 500, 600, 800 and 1000 mm.
• Adjustable feet from 100 mm to 250 mm.
• Gas lifts - lifting mechanisms.
• Adjustable awnings.

Note! These are just the simplest products used in kitchens. The photo shows "outlandish novelties" of modern fittings.

We collect the kitchen set

When, after all the above actions, the facades and the sawn chipboard are finally brought to you, then you can breathe easy, because now there is little left to do: drill, assemble and install.

We will not talk about how to drill, all this is said in your drawings, the main thing is not to forget that the thickness of the laminate is 16 mm, drilled into the end with an 8 mm indent. Let's go directly to the assembly of cabinets.

Floor stands

• Lay out in front of you all the parts needed for one cabinet (start with the sink cabinet).
• Start twisting them with Euro screws.
• Legs are screwed to the bottom with an indent from the edge of no more than 5 cm.
• You can outline the holes for the door hinges.

Lockers with drawers:

• They are collected in a similar way.
• On the side walls, as the instructions say, guides are marked depending on their configuration.

• The back wall is pierced with nails at the very last moment.

Remember! The facades are hung only after all the cabinets have been installed.

Top lockers

It is quite easy to assemble the upper cabinets, it is worth adhering to the same principle as for the floor pedestals. An exception is the back wall of the cabinets, in which it is necessary to make holes with a jigsaw or a knife for adjustable awnings.

Kitchen countertop

There are several materials that can be used as kitchen countertops, but we will only cover two of them since the others are either expensive or impractical.

Plastic table top

• An affordable option that is in demand. The cost can be considered acceptable, given that the chipboard base can be impregnated with a moisture protection agent.
• Variety of colors.
• Several options for framing.
• Combination with a plastic apron.
• Lightweight and easy to install.

The disadvantages include:

• The inability to restore the product if a defect appears on it.
• The surface is not resistant to hot objects.
• The inability to combine several products without a joint - the end must always be trimmed with a metal strip.

Important! The bar is especially necessary for the part where the worktop will come into contact with the electric stove: it protects the plastic from high temperatures.

Acrylic countertop

A more expensive option for a kitchen set, but also with better performance:

• Resistance to various abrasive agents.
• Protection against humidity and temperature extremes. Feel free to place a hot pan on the surface of the acrylic product and there will be no consequences.
• The possibility of restoration.

Acrylic countertops are durable, but they are heavier and cannot be installed on your own.

Features of installing a kitchen set

Since we make the furniture for the kitchen ourselves, then the installation will be carried out on our own.

Therefore, everyone needs to take into account several nuances during installation:

• If you plan to make an apron from ceramic tiles, then this must be done before the furniture is assembled. You should also prepare a flat surface to avoid gaps between the cabinets and the wall.
• All laminate ends that had to be sawed off require protection from accidental moisture. Silicone sealant will do.
• The facades are hung at the last moment, when all the cabinets are installed.

• If the kitchen is small, then to increase the working surface, household appliances should be "cut back". You can use 2-burners instead of 4-burner hobs, and the oven can be easily replaced with a convection microwave.
• All cabinets should be tied together with intersection ties.
• The connection of electrical appliances should be entrusted to professionals if you doubt your abilities as an electrician.

Conclusion

As you can see, it is possible to make a kitchen set without the help of furniture stores and expensive craftsmen. The most important thing is to take into account all the features that we have described. By following the instructions, you are guaranteed to achieve a positive result.

We also attach a video to the article with a detailed description of all the important points. In it you will find answers to your questions and will be able to visually familiarize yourself with the headset assembly technology.

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