Kitchen with hob and oven with built-in refrigerator and inclined hood
The arrangement of furniture and appliances in the kitchen is quite a complicated matter, especially if the area of \u200b\u200bthis room is small. In this case, built-in appliances come to the rescue, for example, a hob or oven. This design allows you to significantly save space, make the design of the kitchen diverse and modern.
Beautiful kitchen with built-in appliances for convenient use and space saving
Pencil case with built-in oven in the composition of the kitchen
Comfortable, modern and practical option for kitchen - kitchen set with built-in hob and oven. Such devices generally have a separate design. The hob is built directly into the countertop. Required for the oven separate place and cannot be placed on the floor. This requires a box for oven.
Built-in oven under the hob, color-matched to the interior of the kitchen
Its essence lies in the fact that instead of the usual cabinet in the kitchen set, a place is allocated for the oven. Usually it is installed under the hob, but you can choose any suitable place.
Convenient placement of the built-in oven at a height for ease of use
The oven box is an indispensable element in the kitchen if the unit itself is built-in.
Built-in connection household appliances in special boxes
Kinds
Wide oven custom sizes for an exclusive kitchen
By opting for a built-in oven, you get the opportunity to diversify the design and furnishings of the kitchen. Unlike conventional ovens combined with a hob, these are completely independent units.
The location of the built-in wardrobe separately from the hob in convenient location and on comfortable height
In addition to the difference between the functions of the unit itself, there are several types of cabinets for the built-in oven. You can choose the placement of the parting that best suits your kitchen's square footage, layout and design.
Corner kitchen with built-in oven in the table under the hob
There are two main types of construction: cabinet under the hob with drawer, or placing it in a pencil case (high cabinet with a special compartment and additional drawers). Each of these types has its own advantages and disadvantages. However, according to consumer reviews, placing the oven in a pencil case is much more convenient to use.
Bright kitchen with built-in appliances in the closet
Advantages and disadvantages
Built-in oven for convenient and comfortable use in the kitchen
Let's take a closer look at the pros and cons various kinds oven boxes. To begin with, it is worth noting that the very design of a separate built-in oven has the advantage of ease of use, design, and freedom of placement.
Kitchen with original design with built-in hob and oven
The location of the structure in the cabinet under the hob
Oven built into the cupboard in a classic location - under the hob
- creation common surface for cooking food;
- suitable for people with any height;
- preservation of the appearance of a standard stove with an oven (for lovers of the classics).
- the need to constantly bend over in the cooking process;
– inconvenience when cleaning the oven;
- high probability of damage to the electronic mechanism due to contact with it a large number water from the stove while cooking.
Wooden kitchen with stove and oven in the corner
Placing the oven in a pencil case also has its advantages and disadvantages.
Built-in oven at a convenient height for the hostess, located in the wardrobe
- location at chest level reduces the load on the back during work;
– ease of care due to the location;
– the ability to choose sizes for any height;
- gives the kitchen a new modern look.
Flaws
The only drawback of this design is that it, being high enough from the floor, requires additional reinforcement. When installing, make sure that the lower horizon is firmly set. Otherwise, the oven may collapse on the feet of the hostess in the process of preparing dinner.
Gourmet cuisine in English style with appliances built into the closet
Choosing an electric oven with dimensions for the box
Having decided to buy a built-in oven, considerable attention should be paid to the cabinet in which it will be located. You can purchase it with the oven, however, they are often sold without a box. In this case, you will need to select it yourself. What to look for when buying?
First of all, you need to know the exact measurements of the oven. The height and depth of the box should be 15-20mm more for normal air circulation. In this case, the difference should not be greater, otherwise there will be difficulties during mounting and installation.
Installing and connecting an electric oven
Take care in advance electrical wiring. In the place where the oven is installed, an outlet for wires must be provided in advance, because this species The design does not have a plug, but requires a direct connection to the mains.
When choosing a box, make sure that there are planks that strengthen the horizon.
White kitchen with a ready-made box for built-in white appliances
It is also worth paying attention to the design of the cabinet and the colors so that it harmoniously fits into the already existing kitchen environment.
Kitchen with built-in appliances that matches perfectly in color and size
Do it by hand?
Non-standard placement of equipment in the corner, in a table made to order
In the absence of a suitable box for sale, the question arises whether to make furniture to order, or to design everything with your own hands. In this case, it is better to entrust the matter to a professional. This is especially true for the installation of the cabinet and the oven itself, since electrician skills will still be required here.
Necessary tools for making a box with your own hands
However, if you have experience in making furniture with your own hands, making a box under the oven will not be a problem. To do this, you need to make measurements of the electrical appliance and, in accordance with the data obtained, a drawing of the future product. Further, having necessary tools(saw, screwdriver, electric drill, wood glue) and materials (chipboard, countertop, dowels, furniture confirms, self-tapping screws, guides, legs for the box), you can easily make a cabinet for a built-in oven with your own hands.
Ready-made cabinet for built-in appliances, made by hand
But! If you doubt your abilities, entrust the matter to a professional who will make a custom-made wardrobe in accordance with all your desires.
Case under the oven and microwave oven in the style of minimalism, custom-made
Comfortable small kitchen with custom-made red decor
Video: Connecting the oven
Where to attach?
Separation of the traditional cooker on the hob and built-in oven has expanded the possibilities for creating the most convenient and ergonomic kitchen. We have a lot of options for the location of the oven. Mounting the oven above the level of the countertop has become widespread. However, this placement of the stove is controversial. Questions are asked about the need and feasibility of such a layout. There are statements that it is no longer fashionable and does not justify itself at all. Is it so?
Let's start with the fact that this has nothing to do with fashion. When the first independent ovens appeared (and this happened more than half a century ago), manufacturers immediately began to recommend high placement. Because this position of the stove is really convenient.
From the magazines of the 60s
The high position of the oven has other advantages. It's much easier to wash. It is less dangerous for children - Small child will not reach the door handle and will not be able to open it. Put heavy food in and out of the oven (e.g. big bird) is much simpler and again safer.
At what height should the oven be built in?
We focus on control panels oven located above the oven chamber. The most convenient ovens are built so that the control panel is above the waist of the person who will cook on it, but not above the level of his eyes.
At what height should the oven be placed? Above eye level
Under counter oven
Many prefer the more familiar option, embedding oven under kitchen countertop. As a rule, the oven is placed under hob, but this is not required. If the location of the stove in another place is more convenient, do not give up this idea.
The oven can be offset from the hob
Mounting the oven under the countertop is most acceptable if there are few work surfaces in the kitchen. AT compact room tall cabinets-pencil cases (or cabinets-columns) are impractical. After all, the smaller the kitchen set, the more acutely there is a shortage of space for work. It is better to build the oven not in a pencil case, but in a standard cabinet - this way an additional working area will appear in the kitchen.
In a small kitchen, it is better to build an oven under the countertop, without cluttering up the space with pencil cases and tall cabinets.
Where to build an oven? In a very small kitchen, there are no other options - only under the countertop
The oven under the hob is built in classic and country kitchens. It is believed that this adds traditional character to the interior. In fact, the height of the oven is not as important as its design. If the oven is made in retro style, then wherever it is built in, it will be appropriate everywhere.
In a country-style kitchen, the oven can also be built higher.
Where to build an oven?
1. In a closet-pencil case. it good decision, but only for a spacious kitchen.
If there are enough work surfaces, the oven can be built into a tall cabinet-pencil case
Where to build an oven? On the big kitchen- in a pencil case
The kitchen is large, so the location of the oven in the pencil case justifies itself
Oven cabinet option
2. To the island. In a large kitchen equipped with an island, the oven can be built directly into it. Suitable for those families where the oven is rarely used and where there are no small children.
Where is the oven located? For example, on the island
3. In a tall cabinet. This scheme is quite popular in our country. The oven is built into a high cabinet located at the edge of the headset.
Than this option better than a pencil case? The fact that there is an additional surface. Yes, it is inconvenient to use it as a working one, but it is ideal for placing various kitchen appliances, accessories, jars, sugar bowls, vases, etc. on it. This layout is most suitable for medium-sized kitchens without an acute shortage of work surfaces, but without an excess of them.
High cabinet or low oven cabinet
Cabinet with oven
In the photo above, we see a lack of work surfaces. The oven should have been built under the countertop, and the cabinet in which it is now should be completed in standard height. It would be more rational
In traditional kitchen ovens, the oven is combined with the hob. But not all housewives are satisfied with this option for organizing the workspace. To make the cooking process as convenient as possible, and the interior of the kitchen - stylish and compact, use special furniture for built-in ovens.
Features and benefits of a kitchen with a built-in oven
An oven cabinet is a design designed to install an oven in it. She may be part of furniture set and be purchased separately.
The advantages of a kitchen interior with a built-in oven include:
- visual appeal - such an interior looks much more elegant than a kitchen with a conventional oven;
- saving usable space;
- the ability to organize a “working triangle” (cooking area) in a way that is convenient for the owners of the house;
- practicality - such furniture often combines several functions at once. For example, it can serve as a storage system.
But such a solution has some features that must be considered when choosing:
- the cost of built-in appliances complete with furniture is higher than traditional;
- in the event of a rearrangement or failure of equipment, problems may arise: the oven will have to be changed along with the cabinet, since it will be difficult to find a design that is suitable in size - usually furniture is selected for the equipment, and not vice versa.
Types of designs of kitchen cabinets for built-in ovens
For embedding appliances, two types of furniture are used:
- floor cabinets;
- cupboards.
The cabinet for the built-in oven allows you to place it at a height of no more than 20 cm from the floor. For most housewives, this is a familiar option.
An oven case involves placing appliances on one of its shelves and has the following advantages:
- allows you to set the oven at the optimum height;
- makes it possible to make it inaccessible to small children;
- perfect for people who have a hard time bending over.
Pencil cases are not suitable for cramped kitchens - they look too bulky there. In this case, it is better to choose a floor cabinet higher.
Depending on the shape, the furniture for the oven can be:
- straight - in the form of a rectangle. Typically, such designs are part of the furniture composition of the headset;
- corner - are made in the form of triangles or trapezoids and allow you to install equipment in the corner.
Particular attention should be paid to the material from which the cabinet is made. It must not only withstand the impressive weight of equipment, but also be heat-resistant and safe for humans.
For the manufacture of structures for the oven use:
- Chipboard - is inexpensive and does not have high performance properties;
- MDF is a material High Quality. Furniture made from it is durable and does not deform under the influence of steam;
- natural wood is a material that requires special care. It is used for the production of cabinets for the oven in rare cases.
For the manufacture of rear walls and curved elements of the facade, fiberboard or plywood is used.
The material itself and its coatings must not contain toxic synthetic substances: under the influence of heat, they enter the air and can cause serious poisoning.
How to choose an oven cabinet - what are the requirements
Built-in ovens can be:
- gas;
- electric.
Gas ovens are more expensive, but pay off faster - gas is cheaper than electricity. However, the heat in them is not distributed so evenly and some products are not baked.
In any case, the furniture should be equipped with a ventilation system - a grill or special holes. Some models are made without a back wall.
Electric models are not economical and require high-quality wiring, but the dishes in them are cooked evenly, for which they have received recognition from most housewives.
It is important to choose the right furniture size. If this is an oven cabinet, then its height is usually from 65 to 80 cm.
Depending on the design, this parameter includes:
- the height of the oven box is 59.5 or 60 cm (standard);
- height of legs / base - 10-12 cm;
- tabletop thickness - 2-4 cm;
- drawer height - 10-20 cm.
The depth of the cabinet is from 50 to 65 cm, depending on the model of built-in appliances. Of these, about 10-13 cm is the overlap of the countertop on the body, which is necessary for the stable placement of the oven. Width varies from 50 to 120 cm.
The dimensions of kitchen cabinets are more variable, their depth and width are identical to the parameters of the cabinets, and their height can be from 160 to 220 cm.
The module under the oven should always be larger than the appliance itself in order to ensure free air circulation.
What can combine in a cabinet for a built-in oven
The cabinet for the built-in oven can combine the functions of other household appliances:
- microwave ovens (microwaves);
- hobs.
The oven with the microwave function has gained wide popularity due to its practicality and convenience. It allows you to use the oven as a microwave, and modern models are equipped with other operating modes - for example, defrosting, grilling, baking.
Structurally, this technique is an oven equipped with a magnetron - a microwave radiation generator.
Any oven can be combined with a hob. There are two options for this technique:
- dependent set - in it a cabinet and a panel have common system management;
- independent - in this case, the oven and hob are purchased separately.
The dependent set looks stylish and harmonious, but is inferior to the independent set in practicality - in the event of a breakdown, the entire structure fails. In addition, in the latter case, it is possible to choose equipment that meets the needs of the hostess.
Additional equipment for oven cabinets - storage and opening systems
Furniture under the oven can be used to store kitchen utensils.
For floor cabinets, the storage system is represented by an upper or lower drawer of limited height. Because of this, only certain items can be stored in it. For example, frying pans and baking sheets.
The cabinet-pencil case has more opportunities for organizing a storage system - it can be presented in it open shelves, drawers and compartments with doors.
Typically, the oven is built into the middle of the structure, so the storage compartment is located below or above.
In the closed sections of the cabinet-pencil case are used different types door opening mechanisms:
- hinged - the simplest: the doors are hinged and open "on themselves";
- folding - horizontal system on hinges: open up or down;
- lifting - open with gas lifts.
Rules for placing cabinets under the oven in the kitchen
In order for the oven cabinet to harmoniously fit into the interior of the kitchen, to be convenient and safe to use, when placing it, follow the following recommendations:
- follow the rule of the "working triangle" - a space limited by three points: an oven, a sink and a refrigerator. total amount its sides should not exceed 6 meters;
- pick up comfortable height technology. The best option- from 20 to 80 cm above the floor;
- do not place the oven close to the refrigerator: this can lead to breakage of one of the appliances;
- the distance between the sink and the oven must be less than 45 cm to avoid short circuits;
- the gas oven should be located no further than 1.2 m from the pipe - the longer the hose, the less reliable it is;
- consider the opening area. It should allow you to freely pull the baking sheet out of the oven.
Steps and rules for installing an oven in a kitchen set
Installation of a built-in oven consists of several stages:
- checking equipment for operability by connecting to the network;
- installation of the cabinet in the right place;
- checking the wiring - it must have a sufficient level of resistance and be grounded. Desirable presence circuit breaker, triggered by voltage drops;
- if the oven is gas - check the pipes. They must be intact, without damage;
- placing the oven in a furniture niche. If the cabinet is equipped back wall, then it is necessary to make holes for the wires in it;
