The main requirement when developing a kitchen design is its functionality. The furniture should be conveniently located, as should the appliances in the kitchen. Kitchen functionality can be achieved with properly designed storage sections. They store bottles and various packages of products. Quick access to them will save energy and time in the kitchen. In the article we will look at what a bottle holder for the kitchen is (as one of the storage options), its varieties, and methods of fastening.
Why do you need a bottle holder in the kitchen?
- The bottle maker (cargo) is very loved by its owners.
- The functional purpose of the installed compact box-basket is to store containers with various products.
- A bottle holder for the kitchen allows you to make maximum use of space when designing a kitchen set.
- Installed in a convenient place, it saves time and effort during the cooking process.
The convenient arrangement of the bottles allows you to quickly, without distraction from cooking, get the desired liquid or spices. There is no need to look for the required container among other products. All actions are performed almost mechanically.
By choosing a certain order for installing the bottles, you can avoid closing the drawer at all during cooking. You will have a pull-out chef's table. All tools are at hand, which creates great convenience. At the end, with one movement of the hand, the space is freed by pushing it into place. In this case, the bottle holder is placed near the stove.
The second shelf usually stores kitchen supplies that are hard to find a place for. In this case, the cargo is placed closer to the sink.
Types of structures
A bottle holder for the kitchen consists of a front, a retractable mechanism and a basket. The latter is a mesh or lattice shelf equipped with sides made of metal rods.
Depending on the number of levels, several types of products are distinguished.
- A two-level bottle holder built into a cabinet is considered the most common and convenient modification. Tall bottles are installed on the lower floor, and the upper floor is used for small containers.
- Three levels will provide increased capacity, but standard bottles can only be placed in an inclined position, which is not very convenient.
- The multi-level design, combined with a pencil case, can replace a medium-sized cabinet.
If you wish, you can choose cargo with one level. In this case, the free space is occupied by towel holders or drawers, which are hidden behind the common facade.
Vessels with vegetable oil and vinegar are placed vertically.
As for wine bottles, in this case a horizontal position is recommended. The structure is equipped with a blank side wall, into which several rows of metal rods with curved ends are mounted. The same principle is used for kitchen utensils.
Kitchen bottle sizes
Cargo width is an important criterion when choosing fittings. The size of the bottle holder depends on its location in the kitchen, taking into account its use. Bottle holders come in large, medium and standard.
- Average cargo parameters are 100-200 mm with an interval of 50 mm. Store price tags indicate the size of the box into which the product itself is inserted. A bottle holder with a width of 200 mm will fit into a cabinet with the same width. Designed for jars and small dishes.
- Large cargo sizes range from 200 to 450 mm. They are used to store dishes or kitchen appliances.
- Standard: no more than 100 mm wide. Saves space in the kitchen. The bottle holder lives up to its name and is intended for storing bottles.
The popular design dimensions are 150, 200, 250 mm. Very narrow bottle holders for the kitchen are not convenient for placing containers.
Choosing a bottle holder in a kitchen set by size and number of shelves
When choosing, you must take into account the dimensions of the box itself and the structure as a whole into which the storage area will be inserted. A mandatory requirement is that the width of the basket should be slightly less than the width of the cabinet or cabinet itself. If the bottle holder will stand alone, then you need to take into account the dimensions of the visit itself and choose the most suitable place for its installation. Baskets with a width of 100 to 300 mm are very popular.
The choice of basket largely depends on the dimensions of the cabinet PHOTO: mirmebel.by
You need to decide how many shelves there will be in the cargo in advance, even before installation. The distance between them should be calculated taking into account the height of the cabinet. The best option for a small room is two- or three-tier bottle holders with a retractable mechanism.
Design with several cargo PHOTO: ldsp-smolensk.ru
Location options
Kitchen furniture designers name two conditions that influence the location of the cargo: The location of the cargo depends entirely on what will be stored in it. Household chemicals, kitchen towels, stored in a bottle holder are best placed near the sink.
Containers with frying oil, various jars of spices, sauces and everything that needs to be used for cooking are stored in cargo close to the stove. Boxes-baskets with canned food, drinking water, and frying pans are located near the kitchen work area.
Advice!!! A bottle holder in the form of a bar is best used near the dining area.
Schemes and drawings
When developing the design, take into account the load, dimensions, installation location, type of fittings and their location. At home, laminated chipboard, wood or plywood are more often used. The laminated chipboard cargo filling scheme may look like this:
Diagram of a bottle bottle with side guides
In this option, the guides are installed on different sides, closer to the upper and lower corners. The side gaps for mounting accessories are 1.3 cm, which reduces the actual width of the cargo module by 2.6 cm. If this distance is critical, it can be reduced by installing guides at the top and bottom, but then the project will change somewhat.
Cargo diagram with lower and upper guide
In this example, the actual width of the bottle holder will be 5 mm smaller than the internal one in the base, but the height requires a gap of 13 mm at the top and bottom.
Cargo with side wall
An alternative option with one solid side wall and an asymmetrical arrangement of retractable fittings, which, if desired, can be installed on one side (on the side).
Mounting options
The method of fastening the cargo also affects its location. There are 2 types of fastening:
- - Bottom mount - the bottle holder can be located anywhere in the kitchen. Used when there is not enough space for side mounting. The rails are installed on the bottom of the kitchen unit or to the floor. Important!!! The floor in the kitchen should be extremely level.
- — Lateral fastening – the structure is attached to the wall of a cabinet of the same size. It is considered a more stable mount. The box that is being rolled out moves along rails located on opposite sides of it.
Depending on the wishes of the owner, cargo is placed in the upper (wall) or lower cabinet.
Bottom cabinet
It is considered the most convenient and popular cargo option. Convenience is explained by the location of things, literally, at hand.
Upper cabinet
Located in the top cabinet. The housewife places rarely used household items. For example, service, jars of cereals.
Column cabinet
First of all, it saves space and provides maximum space for storing kitchen items. It is a pencil case with 4-5 sections. There are several shelves and various types of additional accessories. These can be hooks and pallets. Dimensions are larger than regular cargo. The pencil case is wider and taller than a regular bottle holder for the kitchen.
Autonomous
It can even be placed in the center of the kitchen. Acts as an independent unit of kitchen furniture. In demand precisely because of mobility.
Designer's advice:
- Place cargo in 2 tiers of kitchen furniture.
- For convenience, you can make 2 pull-out baskets - near the stove and the workplace.
- The large kitchen area makes it possible to install a cabinet-case up to the ceiling with a towel holder.
- A small bottle holder for decoration is placed on the table. It stores bottles of alcoholic drinks.
Retractable bottle holder for the kitchen: functions and location features
What is a bottle holder for the kitchen, or as it is also called cargo? This is a drawer with a narrow shelf, equipped with special closers. This type of cabinet is very convenient and functional for storing various items in the kitchen: bottles, jars, cereals, kitchen utensils, towels, etc. And this opening and closing system allows you to protect items from tipping over, thereby ensuring their complete safety, and also relieves the housewife from annoying slamming sounds from cabinet doors.
Depending on what you plan to use the retractable bottle holder for the kitchen for, there are different options for its location:
- if you use the bottle holder for its intended purpose, then the best place to place it will be the dining area;
- if it is for storing food additives or storing frying pans and saucepans, then it would be correct to place it near the stove;
- if for storing cleaning and detergents, bags and towels - near the sink or washing machine;
- for storing seasonings and spices - in the lower or upper part of the kitchen unit. Storing spices in this way will allow you to keep them in a certain order and protect them from kitchen dirt;
- You can use a place near the refrigerator to store various jars, bottles, cereals, and cereals.
Tips for choosing a convenient bottle holder (cargo)
- Two-tier ones are convenient if high containers will be stored on the lower tier.
- Three-tier bottle holders are convenient for storing a large number of small cans.
- The single-tier bottle holder is convenient because a towel holder is hidden in the upper part. Everything is hidden behind the façade.
Maximum convenience is achieved when the cargo is fully extended. Indeed, in this case, the contents of the shelves and free access to it are clearly visible. The bottle maker will move silently if the fittings have closers.
Half-ring dividers are great for keeping bottles in a stable position on shelves. It is important to decide what cargo weight you are interested in. Narrow ones are designed for up to 12 kg.
The height of the kitchen bottle holder is adjusted by the height of the kitchen owner. The most durable fittings will be those with galvanic chrome plating. The coating must be able to withstand humidity, increased temperature, and exposure to detergents. Cheap fittings will lead to rapid wear and tear of the structure.
If the kitchen has a front design in the form of frames, then for a retractable bottle holder it is still better to have a flat façade. Installation is carried out, in this case, it will be much easier. The bottle holder must fit into the style of the set. After all, the choice you made is not for one year.
Cargo will fill the voids and make your kitchen even more functional. The arrangement of small items in the kitchen will be put in order.
Prices
The pricing policy for seemingly identical drawers varies significantly. The explanation for this lies in the quality of the fittings used and the design brand.
The high price category includes brands from Germany and Austria. Start starts from 10 thousand rubles. The average price for a product ranges from 3 to 10 thousand rubles. (Italy, Poland). Economy options cost 2-3 thousand rubles. and production from China.
If you want to save on an expensive bottle holder, then you need to order without a kitchen set. Otherwise, there is an overpayment for the markup on furniture. It will be cheaper to order in an online store or in construction hypermarkets.
Expensive bottle holders are easy to use. The fittings can withstand heavy loads, tolerate moisture well, and can be closed with a light touch of the hand. Service life is at least 15 years.
An economical option requires effort to extend the structure and return to its original place. Any additional functional elements add value to the bottle holder. So it's up to you to decide what you need to have in your kit.
Manufacturers rating
The following are models of ready-made bottle holders or models assembled using fittings from well-known brands:
Name | Description | Dimensions (mm) | Approximate price (RUB) |
Boyard KR15/2/1/150 | Built-in retractable cargo module designed for installation in narrow compartments of cabinets, cabinets or columns | 150Х500 | 1300 |
Bloom (Blum) TANDEMBOX ANTARO | Two-level block for installation in compact sections. Dynamic load - 20 kg | 200Х500 | 5318 |
Hettich Quadro | Filling on side telescopic guides for 200 mm base housings | 150Х451 | 2580 |
VauthSagel VS SUB WIRO | It takes up minimal space, is mounted in the bottom row, and has a closer for a smooth rebate. Left-hand linkage | 150Х505 | 5086 |
McMart Mesh in base 150 | The retractable chrome mesh is equipped with a PushtoOpen mechanism (opens by pressing), does not extend completely | 150Х475 | 4632 |
Inoxa Gold | Filling for the top row with a closer, chromed steel finish. Dynamic load up to 20 kg | 150Х290 | 5837 |
The Hoff store offers a model from the Rekta collection | Box (laminated chipboard) with filling for installation under the tabletop, two levels with side fastening, facade (MDF) included | 150Х820Х51 | 3899 |
Vibo 200 | For basic frames 200 mm, there is a door closer, it can be equipped with left-handed and right-handed fittings | 157Х473Х510 | 6106 |
Sapphire (with closer) TOP SIDE | For installation in an overhead cabinet. Chromed metal, 4 tiers. High-quality galvanic processing of baskets | 150Х245 | 18777 |
Starax Tandem 150 | Module with right-hand hinge, chrome-plated baskets and a smooth rebate mechanism. Can be installed with a hinged façade | 150Х475 | 2900 |
DIY bottle maker in the kitchen
Step-by-step action plan for making cargo of the first type:
- Cut out a rectangular shape from plywood, 40x45 cm.
- Drill holes for bottles.
- The legs are cut out in a semicircle.
- Sand the edges with an emery sheet.
- Four pieces 18 cm long are sawn from bars and sanded with sandpaper.
- The bars are secured to the plywood with self-tapping screws at a distance of 6 cm from the edge.
- Prime the finished model and paint it in combination with the kitchen set.
- For designer decoration, you can paint the holes and bars in a different color.
The starting material can be glass, wood, plastic, metal. This type of cargo is used for storing bottles and fits well into the kitchen interior.
Making a bottle holder with 2 tiers from chipboard
The starting material is the one from which the entire kitchen is made, for example, chipboards:
- Parts of the required sizes for the trays and body are cut out.
- The necessary elements are connected to each other.
- Guides are attached to the walls of the box, which will be “rails” for the trays.
- The height of the top tray is determined by the wishes of the hostess.
- The blank sidewall acts as a rigid rack.
Chipboard can be replaced with plywood or wood. The main thing is that as a result you will have a spacious place in your kitchen to store your kitchen items.
Let's sum it up
For many housewives, a bottle holder for the kitchen has become an integral part of the interior and a multifunctional element.
This element of kitchen design allows you to optimize the space of the room. The storage conditions for kitchen items are observed.
Saves time on cooking. This is due to the orderly arrangement of various containers and bags of products. Jars and other small things are not scattered in different places in the room. Cleanliness and order are maintained in the kitchen.
There are enough reasons listed to agree: cargo is a necessary and useful thing in the kitchen. In addition, the bottle holder will significantly decorate the interior of the room, regardless of its size. This is a piece of furniture that makes the housewife’s work easier in the kitchen.
Advantages and disadvantages
There will be no problems with purchasing cargo. You can order a spacious, wide bottle holder with many compartments, or a narrow but tall bottle holder for pencil cases. This filling is compatible with wall-mounted, floor-standing, and corner enclosures.
Among other striking advantages, we note:
- Strength. Durability. Steel rods with anti-corrosion coating, impact resistant. Baskets made from them last more than 15 years, maintaining their original appearance.
- Easy care. Dust, dirt, and traces of grease are easily removed from the metal surface.
- Capacity. Careful storage. Containers in one place, on two or three shelves. It's comfortable. If the module is pulled out or closed abruptly, it will not tip over. They are supported by sides and dividers.
- Functionality. Baskets with guides are compatible with automatic opening and closing systems. Built into regular and corner furniture.
The disadvantage is the difficulty in installing retractable modules. Therefore, the work is for a professional. If you make a mistake in the calculations, attach the guides unevenly, incorrectly, the easy, silent, smooth extension of the basket will be in question. Another disadvantage is the price. Functional mobile multi-level systems are an order of magnitude more expensive than stationary filling.