Sometimes situations arise, when a regular refrigerator does not fit into the kitchen design, and the purchase of a built-in unit is not affordable. To create a unique interior composition, you can try to build it into the kitchen yourself. Only here it is possible to do so in general?
How it is done: main idea
The experience of some craftsmen, successfully disguised appliances, shows, that it is still possible to build the unit yourself. The essence of this work is to create a special cabinet, inside which is a refrigerator.
The construction of the cabinet can be made of solid wood, MDF or chipboard, it all depends on the material investment. Its facade can be painted, varnish or film, that is to issue in accordance with the general design idea of the kitchen set.
The size of the frame should be selected according to the dimensions of the refrigerator, so that the design completely hides the appliance, had a convenient mechanism for opening the door and harmoniously fit into the environment.
Cabinet dimensions for built-in refrigerator
Features of embedding
Be an electrical appliance, and the refrigerator in particular, free air access is required for its thermoregulation, in other words, it should not overheat.
Built-in appliances have gained popularity in the market mainly due to their compactness, that is, it allows you to make optimal use of all the free space of the kitchen, therefore, special attention should be paid to the location of the usual refrigerator inside the cabinet. It is not always convenient to open large cabinet doors and refrigerators in it, therefore it is necessary to think over system of opening of doors to trifles.
Given all the above information, the refrigerator in the kitchen is built according to the following rules:
- Holes should be made in the bottom and back of the cabinet for free air circulation, and it is better to remove these elements completely.
- The distance between the walls of the refrigerator and the cabinet should be about 2 cm, so as not to interfere with the full operation of the appliance.
- It is better to use a special hinged mechanism for attaching the refrigerator door and cabinet, so as not to have to open the door twice.
The scheme of the general look of a case for the built-in refrigerator
What materials will be needed
For optimal working time it is better to prepare all the necessary materials and tools in advance. To create a box for the refrigeration unit in the kitchen will be needed:
- Material for walls and doors (array, MDF or LDP).
- Accessories for fastening (bolts, screws, curtains, hinged mechanisms).
- Pens.
- Drill.
- Saw.
- Stationery (roulette, ruler, pencil).
- Finishing materials (paint, varnish, killer, self-adhesive film, wallpaper).
After preparing all the necessary materials, you can start working.
Advantages of installing a refrigerator in the kitchen
Self-manufacturing of furniture has its positive consequences, example, product uniqueness. At independent execution of a case it is possible to consider any nuances, concerning its shape or size.
The design of the frame can also be done according to its unique design, harmoniously fitting into the overall interior idea of the kitchen or making a bright design accent. As a result, the obligatory non-picturesque element of the kitchen will be securely hidden, and his place will be beautiful, perfectly fitted piece of furniture.
Disadvantages of a built-in closet with a refrigerator inside
No wonder the market is so popular factory built-in refrigerators, as self-made options are sure to have drawbacks.
Above all, such a cooling mechanism in any case will not have enough cold air, the unit will heat up and will soon become unusable. Of course, the device will last longer, if not just cut holes for ventilation in the closet, and completely remove the bottom and back panel, but that will not be enough. If the cabinet loses its two main elements, bottom and rear wall, then its stability will decrease, and it is dangerous. You can solve this problem, attaching the cabinet to the wall, but then air circulation will become more difficult again.
Any standard refrigerator has a fairly large size, let not always in height, but in depth and breadth for sure. Therefore, the size of the cabinet will be even larger, and therefore it will look big and bulky.
Cabinet doors, especially if they are attached to the refrigerator door, will take up a lot of space when opened. This issue can be resolved, assembling a closet with several doors, but then it will be inconvenient to use.
Based on all the pros and cons of installing a conventional refrigerator in the kitchen, it is possible to draw a logical conclusion about that, what not to do.
Conclusion
It is still not recommended to build a regular refrigerator into the kitchen cabinet, mainly, for security reasons.
This appliance is very hot, therefore, the materials used to create the cabinet may catch fire.
The cabinet is unstable due to its forced special design, and therefore can easily fall. During operation, the refrigerator has a tendency to shake or tremble slightly, which will be an additional adverse factor for the stability of the box, in which it is located.
Summarizing all the above, we conclude, that an ordinary refrigerator can be installed in the kitchen, but it is better not to do so. Self-installation of equipment threatens negative consequences for the device itself, and for the owners of the apartment.