Fronts are the visible parts of furniture, for example, the lid that covers a door or drawer. Before selecting the type of material that the fronts will have, you should consider the following:
• The use you will give to your furniture.
• The appliances you will install.
• Think about the planned budget.
• Durability time you want for your kitchen.
It is important to take into account style, quality and economy when designing and manufacturing your desired space.
Today I want to tell you about the front materials for kitchen furniture and their characteristics, the best way to choose these materials and add some tips. Keep reading, in the end you will know how to choose the optimal materials.
Important tips:
Visualize that you functional and practical kitchen, take into account the following points:
• Countertop you will use: With this you can know the amount of heat it will produce, the size of the extraction hood and the size of the furniture.
• Oven: the size of the oven and what maximum temperature it will produce.
• Sink: What will the sink be like, if it will have one or two wells, if it needs a dish drainer or if it can be placed in another piece of furniture. This point is important to know about the water and humidity of the area.
With these points specified, you will be able to know if you need to choose a material high in resistance to fire and humidity or if there is the flexibility to choose a different material.
Once you have analyzed the functions of your kitchen, you must choose the style to achieve an aesthetic and decoration that suits your taste. Depending on the style, you can use materials that shine.
Melamine
Melamine is a material with a decorative coating, free of pores, hard and resistant. It does not require any type of additional finish, its appearance can be smooth or textured, it comes in different colors, even simulating natural wood. They can be of different sizes and thicknesses. Stain resistant and easy to clean. It can be nailed and screwed.
Lacquered
Mainly on MDF boards, the lacquered finish is applied which allows there to be variants in color or models. It can be lacquered in a matte, textured or high gloss color.
By not having joints, Durability is greater and prevents the appearance of fungi due to humidity. It allows easy cleaning and if there is any damage or scratch it can be repaired.
Solid wood
This material is the most classic and one of the most durable. Furniture can be made from pine, mahogany, cedar and other spectacular woods. The price of this material is expensive due to its strength and durability. Applied for rustic, vintage and classic style kitchens.
As you have seen, there are several possibilities for materials with their various characteristics. After analyzing the functionality, the equipment to use and the style you want to achieve, you can choose any of these materials. Do not forget that a more elaborate material will always be of greater value, such as solid wood, but also with this material you will have a variety of options, do not underestimate it. Combine the colors of these materials, dare to have something original in this impressive space.
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