Sometimes the joy of life lies in discovering and adapting. When custom cabinets are full of streets, some people want to change according to their own needs and preferences: for example, replacing stone countertops with wooden countertops, turning neat and uniform countertops into unevenness, and then changing wooden cabinets. Bricks... These are the questions that come along: Is it feasible? Is there anything to be aware of? Let's see what the designers say.

Wooden countertop

Fireproof and waterproof is a bit difficult

Q: I saw a panel made of logs in the forum. It feels very chic, but I am a bit worried about waterproofing. Is it feasible?

The Jinghua Times reporter also learned that people who use wooden countertops in their lives have shared their daily experience, such as handling the seams between the sink and the countertop, and putting the washed dishes in the drain basket to reduce the area. Water, etc., seems to be feasible. But designers hold different opinions.

Ni Jian, the design director of Tang Yunxuan's design agency, said that he really had contact with the owner who wanted to use solid wood as a countertop, but he personally thought it was not desirable. "The kitchen is fireproof, solid wood is easy to cause fire hazards, and the surface is exposed to a lot of water, not only to prevent fire, but also to be waterproof." Senior designer Zhao Qingshu also said that wooden countertops are used very little, mainly because of water problems. "In the later period, once the moisture is in the mold, it will be cracked and cracked. There is no way to solve it."

Ni Jian suggested that if you especially like solid wood texture, you can use some new materials. For example, in the MDF, the surface of the Ozon board is made of solid wood veneer. "This has the effect of solid wood, but if it is too wet, there will be problems with the skin." In short, the designer believes that the wooden countertops do not meet the requirements of waterproofing and fireproofing. It is not recommended.

High and low countertop

Small changes bring great convenience

Q: I have been very unsatisfied with the countertops of the same height in the cabinet. The stove is high, the pot is high, you have to rack your arms to stir-fry; the sink is concave, you have to bend the waist to wash the dishes; only to the preparation area can be operated smoothly. The countertops of cabinets can't be designed according to people's needs. Is it high or low?

For the high and low countertops of the cabinets, the designers expressed their approval. Zhao Qingshu said that in the cases he contacted, there were families with foreign life backgrounds, or families with more men cooking, and there were more high-low counters. Ni Jian also said that many stoves have small brackets at present, and some brackets are even as high as seven or eight centimeters. For many people, it is really a little difficult to cook. Therefore, choose to make high and low countertops, the place of the cooktop is lower, and the normal height in other places is more common. He suggested that when designing the cabinet, the cooktop is lower than the other consoles, and the height of the staggered is about 10 cm or 15 cm.

Some owners will choose to embed electrical appliances in cabinets, such as washing machines, dishwashers, etc. Considering the height of the appliances, they also need to make high countertops, causing the countertops to be staggered.

However, this kind of operation will also bring some minor troubles. For example, in the case of small cabinets or short countertops, the high and low countertops will affect the area of ​​the vegetables and small appliances, and the health care is relatively troublesome; The height difference is also likely to cause cracking and water leakage problems, and more cautious when choosing a cabinet company.

Ni Jian suggested that the console should not hold the basin. Because the height of washing vegetables is different, and it is afraid that water will splash on the stove. It is recommended to erect a small side on the cutting table to avoid the flow of water to the stove, and the visual effect is better. Zhaoqing Tree recommends that the countertops should be directly spliced ​​directly. Do not glue on the joints of the countertops.

Brick cabinets are beautiful and not easy to take care of

Q: I have seen brick cabinets in many tile shops, which is quite beautiful. Although they are all brickwork, they are completely different from the bricks of our childhood. There are many modern equipments such as electrical appliances and baskets. Is this better than wooden cabinets?

The Jinghua Times reporter learned that there are indeed many ceramic experience halls with brick cabinets and brick bathroom cabinets, most of which are rustic style, really nice. There are also some posts on the forum to show the production process of their own brick cabinets. Many enthusiasts enthusiastically consulted the posters and discussed the specific implementation rules. It seems that the brick cabinets do have a lot of fans.

Ni Jian said that such brick kitchens can adapt well to the decoration style, which is common in American, rural and Southeast Asian styles. Compared with wooden cabinets, these cabinets are more durable, more moisture-proof, firmer, longer in service life and environmentally friendly. “Don’t worry about the amount of formaldehyde released in the cabinet.”

In each experience store, the reporter saw that the cabinets of the cabinets used curtains and some directly bricks. Can you install beautiful cabinet doors and drawers? Ni Jian said that this is completely feasible. “The installation of the door is the same as that of the general cabinet. It is also very simple.” According to him, on the inside of the brick cabinet, some plates are fixed on both sides, and the rails are fixed on the plates to install the drawers. The installation of the door is to install some wooden strips around the cabinet, and the door is fixed on the wooden strip by a hinge. It is understood that other baskets and other accessories can also be installed in a similar way, the owners do not have to worry about the convenience of use and other issues.

Brick cabinets have their own uniqueness, but there are also many places to pay attention to. The designer reminded that because such cabinets need to be built with walls, it is bound to occupy a certain area of ​​use. It is more suitable for use in large kitchens or villas. If the space is too small, it is not recommended. In addition to the smaller area, the space is not as flexible as the whole cabinet. Some appliances are limited in use and some special gadgets cannot be used. In addition, because the space used by itself is relatively small, the division of space is particularly important, requiring more detailed requirements and higher requirements for designers, such as the layout of the hood, the basin space, and the use of internal storage space. .

In addition, contrary to many consumers' perceptions, brick cabinets are tiled on the surface, but they are not better than the whole cabinet. According to the designer, the American, rural and Southeast Asian style brick cabinets are usually covered with small-sized ceramic tiles. There are more gaps. The second is more semi-matte and patterned antique bricks. In fact, it is more than the whole cabinet. It is easy to get smoked, and it is not as easy to clean as the whole cabinet. Zhaoqing Tree also specifically reminded that if brick masonry is used, it must be treated with a beautiful seaming agent. Otherwise, the later brick seams will be stained, which greatly affects the appearance and use. The designer also suggested using a thin paste method to lay the tiles, which saves space and also bonds more firmly. "Otherwise, the tiles will fall off, which is still very annoying."

In terms of cost performance, the cost of brick cabinets is not necessarily cheaper than the overall cabinet. Ni Jian said that from the composition of the cabinets, the cabinet price of the cabinets is higher than the proportion of panels and cabinets. The brick cabinet solves the problem of the cabinet. The panel and the cabinet door still need to be considered. If the American style is to be built, the solid wood door panel or the solid wood composite door panel is generally used, and the cabinet is also customized. The cost is not low. As for the countertops, whether it is made of stone or cement cast-in-place countertops, the cost is the same as the price of ordinary cabinets. In addition, in terms of operational difficulty, brick cabinets also involve the cooperation of bricklayers and cabinet makers, and the communication cost will be larger. Jinghua Times reporter Cheng Jianlan

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