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In this article: dryers for dishes, description of the model range, selection criteria, methods for self-assembly of grates for storing plates and cups in hinged corner and straight cabinets, providing full ventilation for kitchen cabinets with dryers.

It would seem that when choosing and installing dish dryers, we should not lie in wait different kind surprises. However, this is not entirely true, since some problems may arise if you purchase not the most suitable model. In this article, we will consider the types of dryers for dishes, their design features, performance characteristics and the possibility of self-assembly. Will also be given helpful tips about which drying is better to choose in a given situation.

Model range of dryers for dishes

Retractable drying nets designed for installation in the lower row of cabinets have already been mentioned earlier, so let's proceed to the review of the rest of the model range, which is not so small.

Two-level drying for dishes- the model mounted inside the wall cabinet consists of two grids, fixing fittings and one or two pallets. Tanks for collecting water can be made of both plastic and metal (stainless steel, aluminum). The kit may have a bottom frame, its purpose will be discussed in more detail in the installation section. Two-level dryers are installed in modules having a width of 400, 450, 500, 600, 700, 800, 900 and 1000 mm.

Single level dish drying- the design is completely identical to the two-level model, with the only difference being that it has only one grid for storing plates. It is chosen as an economical option both with a lack of space in a wall cabinet, and in order to save a small amount of money.

Two-level drying for a hinged corner module- a lattice product that has two modifications: meshes in a frame and without it. Designed for installation in all types of corner cabinets with standard sizes. Corner drying has no fundamental differences from the main rectilinear model, the only difference is that each level consists of two joining elements. There are also instances that are additionally equipped with a rear support column, which securely holds both perpendicular gratings, which form a single structure between them. Although these dryers are quite roomy, 30% of the dishes end up in a hard-to-reach place. This factor should be taken into account when you make a choice, because sometimes you need to remove some of the plates or cups in order to get the object of interest to you, which is located deep in the cabinet.

Hanging (rail) drying for dishes- a model that is placed on kitchen apron, or to be more precise, it is suspended on a specially fixed tube (railing). It is mainly used in small kitchen sets, when their owners do not have the opportunity to allocate space in the hanging modules for storing dishes. It can also be used as a decorative element if you place expensive beautiful plates and cups in it. In addition, the hanging (rail) drying is quite easy to use, you can store in it the minimum necessary for daily use of dishes so that they are always at hand. In this case, this model is purchased as an auxiliary one, since it is impractical to look into the cabinet every time, for example, because of one cup. The described models have a width of about 500 mm, they are equipped with small compartments for plates, cups, spoons and forks. Like built-in dryers, they have a tray. You can buy such a product by paying from 1000 to 1500 rubles.

Table dryer for dishes- a design whose purpose is clear from the name. Pretty easy to use model. If you can afford to make room for it somewhere near the sink, then the best option do not invent. Such dryers are not very popular precisely because of the lack of space on the desktop, and because many consider their appearance to be unpresentable. The reason for such a stereotypical negative opinion is a huge amount of low-quality products sold in the markets and in incomprehensible shops. Meanwhile, there are pretty decent models that can decorate any kitchen set and have excellent operational characteristics. Moreover, you can buy a desktop drying, suitable for a variety of styles of kitchen design. Of course, the use of the described models implies not only the presence of sufficient space for its placement, but also beautiful sets. If you are not very concerned about the aesthetic component, then in this case it is not difficult to choose a suitable dryer that will “survive” the furniture itself. The cost of such models ranges from 1500 to 3000 rubles. There are cheaper dryers, but you have already been warned about their quality.

Drying in a cupboard without fixing fittings- this is a frame made of steel wire with a decorative and protective coating (sometimes stainless steel or aluminum is used), which has a different number of levels and design. It is equipped with a plastic tray for collecting water and is inserted into a wall cabinet without being fixed in it in any way, and is perhaps the most impractical model in all respects. She is preferred when they do not want to deal with self-assembly or pay for the services of a master. Such a model costs an average of about 250-400 rubles.

Typically, the bottom racks are recessed for holding plates, while the top racks are flatter and used as cup coasters. In addition, some models are equipped with a kind of mesh containers for spoons, forks and other small items. Typically, table and rail dryers are distinguished by such a variety of forms.

Production material and protective and decorative coating of dryers

Almost all types of dryers are made from the same material as drawer baskets with nets. Only in this case, the requirements for wire quality and galvanic coating are especially high, since the grates will have to be in contact with water during the entire operational period. In addition, in many modules, due to their insufficient ventilation, increased humidity is observed. As you understand, all this contributes to the corrosion of the metal and premature deterioration of products from it. Who likes drying covered with rust?

To avoid such wear, only models with a high-quality protective and decorative coating should be purchased. Painted frames are out of the question. If you don’t have enough money to buy a dryer made of stainless steel or with a 4-layer galvanized coating, then give preference to a model whose metal parts are coated with plastic using a special technology. They cost a little more than painted gratings, but are virtually invulnerable to moisture. Agree, it’s unpleasant to open the cabinet doors and see shiny nets, which are covered with rust in places. Such a sight has become quite common, as many manufacturers violate the technology of applying chrome or nickel plating. Moreover, your attempts to remove rust can only aggravate the situation, since the decorative protective layer even more disturbed, it turns out a kind of chain reaction.

From all this, only one conclusion can be drawn: it is best to buy and install products made of stainless steel. Of course, there are quite a few high-quality models that have excellent electroplating, but they tend to be more expensive. Therefore, the best option that fully meets the "price-quality" parameter is stainless wire drying.

What should ideally be a wall-mounted module with built-in dish drying

The problem of dampness in the drying cabinet is not uncommon in our kitchens. Because of it, the grids deteriorate, furniture canopies rust, the chipboard surface loses its aesthetic qualities, and over time, body parts swell, gradually absorbing moisture. Therefore, several practical advice regarding the choice of the most suitable model, can be useful regardless of whether you decide to order a kitchen or decide to remake an existing set. Consider an example of a wall cabinet made to meet all requirements.

The choice of drying is, of course, one of the most important points. The material has already been mentioned in the previous section, but we have not yet touched on some design features. For example, it is preferable to buy a model that has a frame in its configuration. It is a conventional rectangular frame assembled from rectangular aluminum tubes and plastic side mounting strips. These frames replace the lower shelf of the module in which the dryer is installed. Such a measure eliminates the swelling of the bottom of the chipboard due to accidental ingress of water on it (there is no detail - there is nothing to spoil), and the void at the bottom of the cabinet ensures its ventilation.

In addition, other parts of drying are no less important. We are talking about pallets and mounting hardware. It will be better if you choose a dryer with metal containers to collect water. Plastic and silicone pallets deteriorate faster and are not as reliable. Even taking into account the fact that there is no bottom in the cabinet, it is not necessary to allow drops of water, gradually flowing down from cups and plates, to freely fall on the countertop.

The grids must be fixed on special mounting plates made of plastic, which are screwed to the cabinet body with euro screws. If they are snapped onto separately located bushings, there is a risk of them falling out after some time. This is especially true for wide dryers that hold a large number of utensils. Also, the mounting plates are equipped with special slots into which pallets are inserted. This design is more convenient, especially for drying with a frame, only such models are suitable.

Close attention should be paid to the facades. Replacing the bottom shelf from chipboard with aluminum frame, although it reduces humidity, it is not able to provide ideal ventilation of the interior space of the drying cabinet. Air will circulate only if there are still holes somewhere. For such cases, facades with gratings are provided, their use in conjunction with the installation of the frame will ensure not only faster drying of the dishes, but also allow air flows to draw the evaporated water out of the module. Thanks to this, the module with drying will be free from dampness and insured against the occurrence of fungus and mold. That will extend its service life and preserve the presentable appearance of the entire headset. After all, one minor detail can spoil the overall impression of the furniture.

Such a design and equipment of a hinged kitchen module with a dryer will allow both to extend its service life without the need to perform any repair work and guarantees a pleasant operation of this furniture.

Self-installation of drying in a wall cabinet

A sufficient number of inexpensive factory-made kitchen sets are not equipped with dish racks. Some stores provide installation services, but they are not available everywhere. And the reasons why your kitchen does not have a dryer can be more than enough. After all, you just might want to replace the old model. This is not the point, but the possibility of self-installation. By the way, this process is simple and does not require much time. You have familiarized yourself with the description of the almost ideal module, with the models of dryers too. Based on this information, you can accurately determine which grids to give preference to, and we will describe two installation options.

Installation of a white drying grid with a PVC coating

First, you should pay attention to one nuance regarding the choice of such drying. Do not purchase such nets with a width of more than 700 mm. Also, when buying, pay attention to the thickness of the wire. For the described models, this is doubly important. Since they are the most inexpensive, it would be simply naive to expect some amazing quality from the source materials. Although, despite the low price, this type of dryer has quite tolerable characteristics, their significant and, one might say, the only drawback is the possible deflection of the lower deep grid for plates. Therefore, with a module width of more than 700 mm, give preference to more expensive models made of stainless steel or with high-quality chrome plating.

In addition to the rigidity of the grids, the reliability of fixing the mounting fittings in the vertical racks of the module should be taken into account. The nets of such dryers are snapped into the slots of the plastic bushings, which are driven into the body of the chipboard. If the plate is loose, and the load on this fitting is large, then no glue will help. After a certain period of time, the bushings will begin to fall out of the nests, because the quality and density of factory chipboard often leaves much to be desired. This is another important factor that speaks in favor of the fact that for such models there should be a length limit of 700 mm.

Before describing the procedure for performing work, you need to touch on the topic of dismantling the cabinet a little more. The advantage of white pallet dryers without an aluminum frame is that the grids are easy to install without removing the module. It is enough just to unhook the facades, but they can also be left in place if they do not interfere with you. Mounting the grids for plates and cups is carried out as follows.

First, the inner sides of the vertical racks of the pedestal are marked, where the places for drilling nests for mounting bushings are marked. In order not to be mistaken at this stage, you need to measure the depth of the module and the distance between the supporting transverse rods of the metal gratings. Subtract another value from one and divide the difference in half, these will be the desired values. For example:

• A (300 mm) - module depth
• B (225 mm) - the distance between the centers of the twigs
• C \u003d A - B / 2 \u003d 300 - 225/2 \u003d 37.5 mm - the desired value

The value of B for the lower and upper mesh may differ, so each detail must be measured.

The resulting value is the distance from the front and rear edges of the upright to the center of the drill. But, of course, it alone is not enough, you still need to correctly determine the height at which both gratings will need to be fixed. This is also not difficult: put a grid for plates on the bottom shelf of the cabinet, move it to one of the side racks so that the twigs come into contact with the chipboard and mark one of the points with a marker and add 40 mm to this value (do not forget about the pallet), this and will be the next desired value. When taking all measurements, make sure that the mounting sleeves will not be in line with the mounting strips of the furniture canopies, if necessary, just position them a little higher. In the case of a rack for plates, the latches cannot be lowered down, as the drip tray may not fit. The top grid can be moved depending on the circumstances. By the way, the marking of the second level of sockets for bushings should also be made taking into account some factors. Sometimes, when the grids are placed too close together, some plates will not fit between the two grids. However, they should not be bred too far apart. Firstly, it will be inconvenient for you to get cups from the second tier. Secondly, for them in this case there may also be too little space between the grid and the roof of the cabinet. Measure the plate of the largest diameter, given the fact that you can’t place dishes wider than the barrel of the module in the cabinet. If its depth is 300 mm, then the distance between two levels of bushings should be a maximum of 350 mm. When planning to use plates with a smaller diameter (about 230-250 mm), this value can be reduced by 80-100 mm.

After marking, you need to drill 8 holes to secure the bushings. Here, too, there are subtleties. Mounting accessories for dryers from different manufacturers differs in its dimensions. The difference in diameters is small - only 1-1.5 mm, but this is enough. This means that in order to avoid errors, it is necessary to carry out control drilling on trimming, thus selecting the appropriate cutting tool. Do this on some pruning, not forgetting to immediately put a stopper on the drill so that when performing basic work, you do not pierce through the rack. Use a caliper to determine exact values. After conducting such an experiment, when its results satisfy you, you can proceed to the main drilling. Check at the end of this type of work with a caliper the result of their implementation. If there are inaccuracies, correct them immediately, since it is highly undesirable to drive in and then remove the sleeve from the chipboard (especially with a loose structure). Before installing the fasteners, drop a little PVA emulsion into each socket. The latch is inserted into the socket, holding it with your hand, hit it not very hard a couple of times with a small hammer so that it is slightly fixed in the hole. Then put a small block of wood or more on top of it. strong blows drive it all the way into the body of the upright. Do not overdo it, otherwise you can ruin the sleeve. Residues of glue are removed with a well-wrung damp cloth.

You do not need to immediately insert the gratings. Let the emulsion harden, the nets can be fixed the next day. This is done very simply: each of the four ends of the support rods is inserted into the slot of the sleeve and snaps into place by pressing on the wire, clicks will notify you that the grate has fallen into its rightful place. Sometimes hard plastic makes this process difficult, no need to be nervous about it. Put a screwdriver blade on the edge of the rod and hit with a hammer on its handle, everything should work out. Try not to break the protective layer of the mesh, use some material as a layer.

That's the whole installation process, it remains to insert the pallet and attach the facades in place if you decide to remove them.

Mounting the dryer with a frame

In the case when you are ready to part with a more serious amount and perform work, the complexity of the implementation and the volume of which exceed the installation of an inexpensive white dryer, then this section is for you. Stainless steel product with a frame - the most best option to equip one of the cabinets kitchen set dish dryer.

Unfortunately, in this situation, one cannot do without dismantling the cabinet case. So you have to take it off the wall. But you do not need to completely disassemble the module, just unscrew the facades and remove the bottom. Carefully slide a flat metal object (a narrow spatula works well) between the back of the shelf and the back wall, and gradually rotate it around the staples or studs that hold the fiberboard. This method will allow you to most carefully, without damaging the back wall, disconnect it from the bottom.

Particular attention is paid to this moment, since most frames for dryers have a depth of 280 mm, similar dimensions of the module can exceed this value, amounting to 300, 320 and even 350 mm. The aluminum rectangle is fixed so that its front bar is in line with the front side of the case. This means that with a greater depth of the pedestal, the gap between the frame and the fiberboard can reach 70 mm. If the lower part of the rear wall is damaged during dismantling, the defects will be clearly visible.

In the case when the fiberboard still turned out to be damaged, you can get out of the situation with the help of the lower shelf removed from the body. It is necessary to cut off a longitudinal strip 80 mm wide from it, paste over the ends with a melamine or PVC edge and screw it near the back wall. Moreover, such a drawer should not come into contact with fiberboard with the end part, but with a laminated surface, its width is quite enough to hide all defects. The decorative strip is screwed on with confirmations, which previously held the bottom of the hull. Naturally, it will be necessary to drill in the right places both the drawers and the uprights.

Direct installation of a stainless steel dryer is no more difficult than the first option, which was discussed in the article. Additional work associated with the replacement of the lower shelf made of chipboard with a frame is compensated by a simpler installation of mounting hardware for fixing the gratings. The sequence of work in this case is as follows.

First you need to install an aluminum frame instead of the removed bottom, which consists of two square-section metal tubes, a set of screws and a pair of plastic mounting plates. Having connected the sidewalls and aluminum tubes together, you need to twist the frame. And then attach the resulting rectangle to the vertical racks of the case. To do this, even before the assembly itself, mark the entry points for the self-tapping screws and drill blind holes 11-12 mm deep into them. In this case, neither a tape measure nor any other measuring tool is needed. Simply align the plastic side of the frame with the upright so that their front and bottom sides match up, and poke holes in the center of the holes with an awl. Then drill recesses with a diameter of 5 or 6 mm (there may be different euro screws).

This setup has another feature. Since stainless steel dryers with a frame from different manufacturers may have design differences, the installation process is also not the same. In most models, the plastic side plates perform two functions: they simultaneously serve integral part frames and clamps of the lower deep grid for plates. In this case, you just have to screw the fasteners holding the second grille in the upper part of the module. You already know how to correctly determine the distance between the grids, and there is no need to find the amount of indentation from the front and back edges.

Insert the grids into the sockets on the side fixing strips, snap them in and slide both pallets into the special grooves located at the bottom of the same plates. After that, you can return the module back to the wall and fix the facades, the cabinet is ready for use in a new quality.

Drying unit in the corner module

By analogy with rectilinear models, there are two types of corner dryers: with a frame for a body without a bottom and ordinary grids with pallets. In principle, their installation is in many ways similar to the installation of conventional dish racks, but there are several differences. We will discuss them, without being distracted by the standard actions performed during the installation of dryers, they have already been described in detail.

It should be noted that the dryer for the corner module has three mounting plates, and not two, as provided for standard models. This is not surprising, since they are attached to two side posts and a back wall. The last detail, or rather its absence in the module, can create a certain problem. In general, according to the rules, a hinged corner cabinet should have one of the back walls made of chipboard, but this condition is far from always met. The curbstone is simply clogged with two pieces of fiberboard, before installing a narrow vertical chipboard sideboard in the back corner. Screw it to her mounting plate is not possible, so some changes in the design of the module must be made.

In order to be able to install the dryer in a corner wall cabinet with fiberboard back walls, it is necessary to install two cross bars about 120 mm wide at the back of the cabinet. Material for them can be obtained using the bottom or the middle shelf. After all, if you are engaged self-installation drying, the module was originally intended for other purposes. This means that it must necessarily have a horizontal partition made of chipboard. In principle, both the bottom and the shelf are suitable for cutting the tsargs.

Needless to say, in this case, you need to remove the module from the wall. In principle, it is possible to fasten both sides to the body using plastic furniture corners, but such fasteners are not very reliable. Yes, and to perform all the work in pedestals of a similar design, which are in limbo, is rather inconvenient. Keep in mind that you will need to make markings, drilling and direct installation of gratings, so everything suggests that the cabinet still needs to be lowered.

The drawers are screwed with confirmations between one of the side posts and the vertical bar. Do not forget that these parts must be shorter by 16 or 18 mm (depending on the thickness of the plate) of the very bottom from which you will cut them. In order not to waste time later on fitting, consider everything at once. Design features some models of dryers with a frame require partial dismantling of the module - you need to remove one sidewall. Otherwise, installation will be difficult or impossible. The described models are made for corner cabinets with dimensions of 600x600 mm. If your furniture does not meet these requirements, then it is recommended to purchase structures consisting of ordinary gratings, without a frame, in which case they can be easily shortened. In the case when the locker is larger, the most reliable ways to solve the problem are either adding additional slats or installing a vertical jumper inside the cabinet. The second option is necessary if the difference in size is too large.

How to choose and install a dryer in a module with non-standard dimensions

Since drying is carried out for modules with a strictly defined internal opening, the owners of wall cabinets that differ in their width from strictly defined values ​​may encounter a problem when searching for a model with the right size. In principle, such cases are quite rare, since factory furniture has dimensions that correspond to universally accepted standards, but still such difficulties occur from time to time.

by the most in a simple way adaptation of drying is its reduction. But this must be done wisely, take into account some details and know which model is better to choose. It is also necessary to correctly determine the size by which the grids should be shortened. A lot of mistakes are made precisely because of the markup. This is a rather curious, but very offensive and expensive blunder. Whatever methods people do not try to determine the size of the cut piece. Although there is nothing complicated about this, for some reason, the cut-off grille is often either longer or shorter. The first option is not so terrible, but the second one can upset any master very much. In the best case, you can somehow build up areas on the side posts of the cabinet with the help of chipboard strips, so that you can put too short nets between them. It is easy to imagine how ridiculous such a design can sometimes look.

Let's say you are the owner of a 745 mm wide cabinet and decide to install a dryer in it. Right Action, allowing to eliminate the error, look like this:

1. The store purchases the model with the closest suitable size - 800 mm.
2. First install the mounting hardware, and only then do the trimming of the nets.
3. Measure the resulting distance with a tape measure and compare it with the calculated data, subtracting 55 mm from the original mesh length. The values ​​must match within +/-3 mm.
4. Only after such a double check can one begin to shorten the gratings, using a small grinder or a hacksaw for this purpose. If the dryer is not made of stainless steel, remember about the protective and decorative coating, trying to damage it as little as possible.

It is possible to reduce the dimensions of the pallet only by 25-35 mm. This feature should be taken into account when choosing a model. It should be borne in mind that it will not work to get a container to collect liquid into the grooves on the mounts, so the pallet is installed on the bottom shelf. This means that drying with a frame is not suitable in this situation, or you will have to put up with the regular ingress of water on the countertop.

In general, such a situation requires careful attention to the installation of the nets themselves and to ensuring the protection of body parts from flowing water. The information presented, of course, will not be useful in most cases, but it can help someone both in choosing a dryer and during its installation.

What to do if the facades of the drying cabinet do not have decorative ventilation grilles

When equipping a cabinet with a drying rack that would fully meet your requirements, you may encounter another problem - the lack of grilles on the facades. Of course, there are practically no hopeless situations, especially among Russian people. But the search for new doors and the selection of suitable gratings can take a lot of time, and the cost of a “new thing” may not be so small. In addition, it is often almost impossible to find completely identical doors. This is due to the fact that local manufacturers simply do not purchase a specific PVC film decor used for the manufacture of MDF facades for various reasons.

However, it is not at all necessary to go to significant financial and time costs in order to install facades with gratings. You can choose a different path, leaving the doors alone. By the way, this method is cheaper and easier. Of course, you will have to tinker a bit, but you will save money and relieve yourself of the activities associated with ordering facades. The solution to this small problem lies on the surface. To be more precise, on the roof of a wall cabinet. You can cut ventilation grilles into the top shelf and achieve the same result with much less effort.

To perform this work, you will need a jigsaw and a chipboard file, which provides a clean cut at the bottom of the laminated part, its teeth point upwards. Lattices can be purchased both on the market and in furniture fittings stores. When choosing them, you need to try to provide the largest possible ventilation area, but not to the detriment of the integrity and rigidity of the pedestal body. For example, for a module with a width of 600 mm and a depth of 280-300, gratings of 180x80 mm are perfect, they will need to be embedded in the amount of three or four pieces. With a decrease or increase in the dimensions of the locker, this number changes. The ventilation grilles have different colors, however, this range is not too wide, but it will not be difficult to choose a product that is more or less suitable for the case. You need to look for specimens with a wide side that can hide all defects.

Inserting decorative ventilation grilles is carried out as follows:

1. If the distance between the top shelf of the cabinet and the ceiling allows you to work with a jigsaw, then there is no need to remove the module from the wall. Consider also the length of the file. Those who masterfully use this power tool do not need to dismantle the top row of the kitchen set even with a very small clearance, since the holes rectangular shape can be cut from the inside. Only in this case you need to buy a nail file with teeth pointing down.
2. Mark the shelf so that on all sides there are untouched sections of chipboard, the width of which should be at least 50 mm. The same requirement applies to the gaps between the ventilation grilles themselves.
3. Drill holes at the tops of the resulting rectangles with an 8-10 mm drill, their centers should be located inside the figure so that the sides of the rectangle pass tangentially to the outside of each of the holes. All this must be done in order to make it convenient for you to cut out rectangular openings, without holes it is impossible to insert a nail file and make turns.
4. When all the holes are cut out, it remains to glue the ventilation grilles. They are inserted from the inside. If some opening turned out to be a little wider, then put some spacer between the grill body and the end of the laminated chipboard or grab it with masking tape to the top shelf, so you will ensure high-quality adhesion of the surfaces.

Although the procedure for installing gratings is not particularly complicated, it is better to make a control insert on some ownerless part. This is especially true for those with a jigsaw on "you". Such tests will allow you to get a better feel for the power tool, as well as detect errors that are not uncommon when marking.

Now kitchen dish dryers are a necessary attribute and an important element of decor. Their range is huge: original desktop or wall-mounted models and built-in convenient drawer cabinets.

In a dryer mounted in a small cabinet above the sink, or in floor-standing models, we both dry and store dishes. The advantages of open dryers are in their expediency and spectacular decorative effect: every day we turn our dishes into a kind of art object that complements the style of the kitchen.

Constructions

• The single-level dryer only holds plates and comes in both wall-mounted and tabletop versions.
• The two-tier drying rack is divided vertically for plates and horizontally for cups.
• In the dryer for all cutlery there are compartments for knives, spoons, forks.
• A universal dryer can also become a place for permanent storage of dishes.

Freestanding

There are a great many such models, as can be seen from numerous photos.

Peculiarities:

• There are samples with pallets of different shapes and without them, single-tier and two-tier. You can even buy models with sections separately for forks, knives, spoons.
• We fix the freestanding structure directly on the kitchen sink. Most often it is a dryer-lattice made of steel.
• Let's place the compact wall dryer above the sink. It is also advisable to hang it above the work surface if the dryer has a tray.
• Advanced models have a slope towards the bowl, from which water enters directly into the sewer.

• A large desktop dryer will even accommodate a festive service. We rarely use it, as an additional one, and the daily load is on suspended models that do not take up much space.
• The floor capacious dryer is a convenient cabinet with pull-out sections for plates, cups, bowls and other utensils.

Embedded

Peculiarities:

• The built-in sink dryer is an additional sink wing. The perforations on the wing are excellent at retaining water. But it is inconvenient to always store dishes here, because the sink is constantly involved.
• There is also a model-analogue of a modern built-in dryer - troflex.
• Place the pot lid dryers on the inside door of the kitchen cupboard or on the wall next to the hob.
• As a compromise, you can build a dryer in a special drawer. The main thing is to correctly place the pallet so that the furniture does not swell from the water.

materials

Wood

Modern drying - strong metal holders, wooden frame, plastic pallet.

• Particularly good for both use and aesthetic perception are wooden kitchen dish racks.
• The moisture-proof covering reliably protects them from water and evaporations.
• Such wooden fixtures- the brightest decor element for an interior in a country or classic style.
• Drying out coniferous tree, attractive and environmentally friendly, with a pleasant pine smell, we can do it ourselves, guided by the video.

Interesting and useful little things and do-it-yourself devices give the house a special charm. The very place for them is in the kitchen - such crafts make it cozy and especially homely. Many designer things can be easily done on your own with minimal needlework skills. So, a useful master class on how to decorate the kitchen.

What kind designer stuff do-it-yourself appropriate in the kitchen? These can be just interior items created for beauty, or they can be devices that are of practical use for the home - for example, the original dish dryer, organizer, cutting board. These are no longer just trinkets, but quite used crafts.

In general, in the kitchen to decorate it are appropriate:

• All kinds of napkins - fabric and bamboo;
• Prints;
• Decorative boards and plates;
• Ceramic products;
• Topiary;
• Dryer;
• Organizer;
• Board for cutting bread and vegetables;
• Tack sets and other accessories.

I must say that do-it-yourself crafts are appropriate in almost any kitchen, no matter what style they are in, from classic and ethno to high-tech. Of course, needlework is more appropriate in an ethnic-style kitchen, especially if it is a pot holder with a Khokhloma-style appliqué or knitted napkins. But even for high-tech, you can create original kitchen knick-knacks. For example, vases woven from wire will be just right here.

Do-it-yourself decorative plates from buttons (video)

Topiary

You can decorate the kitchen if you make a topiary - a kind of imitation of a tree of happiness. Today, such crafts have become very popular, because it is believed that topiary brings good luck to homes. Making such souvenirs yourself is extremely simple and does not require special skills. The master class can be viewed online.

Completely different and sometimes unexpected accessories can be used as details of a tree - its leaves and flowers - ribbons, bows, artificial flowers, artificial and live fruits, sweets.

In order to make a topiary, you need to make a base. It will form the shape of a tree and any interesting components will be inserted into it. The base is made from:

• old ball;
• polystyrene;
• ready-made polystyrene balls, which are sold in hobby stores;
• papier-mache in the form of a ball.

To make a stylish topiary in the kitchen, you need to think about the trunk. The trunk of a tree can be made from a real tree branch, wire, a stick wrapped in twine. If the topiary is tiny, then a pencil is used as a trunk.

A base is placed on the trunk. Wires are stuck into the base, on which those trinkets that depict the crown are fixed - bows, shells, sweets. The main thing is to plant the entire surface of the base tightly so that there are no gaps, trying to follow the rules of symmetry. The tree is planted in a cache-pot, in which a synthetic winterizer can be placed as a filler. From above it is masked with expanded clay or decorative pebbles. Topiary is ready.

Drainer

Why not do useful gadgets for home? For example, kitchen accessories- dish dryers. Such a dryer can become a table decoration if you make it in the original style.

The dryer for dishes made of wood looks very beautiful and original. For its manufacture, you will need small blocks of wood - better than pine and which for wood. All parts must be carefully sanded and glued. You can cover the dryer for dishes made of wood with paint or varnish.

You can make very original souvenirs for the kitchen if you use unexpected accessories. For example, a dish dryer can be made from pencils. As the basis of the stand, a cutting kitchen board made of wood or just a piece of wood is used. On the board make markings for the holes. The holes should be where the racks will be in the dish dryer to hold the dishes. Pencils are used as racks. The holes are drilled with a drill, pencils are inserted into them, glued and the dish dryer is ready. If you take pencils with colored cases, you get a very cheerful positive thing. Such souvenirs can be safely made as a gift.

Kitchen Organizer

Organizers are interesting and useful kitchen gadgets designed to store every little thing. The organizer can be made from fabric. Such nice crafts can even be given as a housewarming gift. To do this, you can take your favorite fabric and sew a rectangle out of it. It has pockets of various sizes. Pockets can be appliquéd or embellished with embroidery. You can stick various trinkets on the pockets for decoration. Such an organizer will especially decorate the kitchen in folk style.

An interesting organizer is obtained from a metal mesh. It can be painted in different colors - a master class on metal painting can be viewed on the Internet. This organizer is good for a minimalist or high-tech kitchen. Various knick-knacks can be hung on a grid, notes can be attached to it. The frame with all kinds of clothespins placed in it is also an interesting organizer where you can store trinkets and various interesting little things.

Napkins

Napkins can decorate the kitchen shelves, windowsill, table. If needlework is the hobby of the hostess, tonies can be crocheted or knitted. If needlework is not the most forte, you can still quickly make a napkin out of fabric. Napkins with various patterns will look especially beautiful. Such needlework is available to everyone - just apply the selected pattern or pattern to the fabric using a stencil.

There is a special master class on screen painting. But you can arrange a napkin without resorting to it. It is enough to choose the motif you like, transfer it to cardboard and cut out the stencil using a clerical knife.

Important: Interesting solutions the interior will be obtained if the motifs of the napkin are applied to the walls, curtains or kitchen cabinets using the same stencil technique.

You can make other souvenirs in the kitchen, using the same painting through a stencil. For example, salt shakers with a picture, cookbooks with a picture on the cover, and other nice trinkets that are usually lined with shelves at home will be a good decoration for the kitchen.

Crochet napkins (video)

Rug for the kitchen

The rug in the kitchen looks very nice. It can be woven, woven. Moreover, complex devices are not required to create a rug, although needlework is quite complicated and already requires skills.

The simplest thing is to make a rug in a knotted manner. To do this, you need a grid for the rug and old things that you can’t get your hands to throw away, which have interesting colors. Old things just need to be cut into strips. Then each strip is simply tied with a knot in the mesh cage, leaving the length of the ends as long as the pile you want to have in the rug. The work is simple, but painstaking. The rug can be done in a couple of evenings. Here the secret is in the beautiful selection of colors.

You can weave braids from strips of fabric. And already wrap the pigtails in a spiral. You will also get a beautiful rug in the grandmother's style.

Interesting rugs can be made from twine. It is better to take a thick twine. It can simply be wound into a roll, securing it with threads so that the roll does not fall apart. It will turn out such a pancake, similar to a tree saw cut. Such a rug is done quickly, but looks impressive.

Interesting rugs are made from fabric balls sewn together. But this needlework takes time.

In a word, a kitchen rug is a stylish and easy-to-make accessory.

Do-it-yourself fabric rug (video)

Conclusion

You can make crafts for the kitchen with your own hands, guided by ideas found on the Internet or guided by your imagination and skills. In any case, do not be afraid that such crafts will look ridiculous. Even if they are not as professional as they wanted, they will still create interesting and unusual interiors, the main value of which is originality and piecework.

Examples of stylish design details for your kitchen (photo)

The kitchen is the most emotional place in the house. For a long time this room has been used not only for cooking, but also for a pleasant pastime with relatives and friends. That is why the interior here should be not only functional and ergonomic, but also comfortable and original. Do-it-yourself little things made for the kitchen will help transform the space, add individuality and brightness to it. In this review, we will share with you interesting ideas and tell you how to bring them to life on your own.

In the kitchen, decor that has some practical value is appropriate. Mostly cute details that decorate the interior, at the same time perform some useful function. It is these little things for decorating the kitchen that we suggest you do yourself. We have selected seven of the most interesting and useful things that we will learn to craft:

• drainer;
• spice shelves;
• lampshade made of plastic forks;
• cork stand for hot;
• coasters for cups;
• writing board;
• felt potholders.

All of these items serve as kitchen decor and are used in everyday life for various needs. Let's take a look at how each of these useful little things are made.

Drainer

To decorate the working area of ​​the kitchen and organize a place for drying cups and plates here, a simple and stylish dryer wooden board. For its manufacture you will need:

• cutting board made of wood;
• pencils (can be colored);
• drill;
• glue.

It is very simple to make a dryer for dishes from pencils and a board on your own.

The basis of our accessory can be either a wooden cutting board or just a piece of wood. The process is quite simple:

1. Marks are made on the board for future holes - they should be located where the plate holders are planned. These holding posts will be pencils.
2. The holes are drilled with a drill.
3. Pencils are inserted into the board and glued to the base with glue.

The dryer is ready. It is very convenient to use it, and if you use colored pencils for it, you will get a very fun and unusual accessory.

Shelves for spices

DIY spice shelves

The kitchen cannot do without various organizers for storing utensils. If you like to use spices in the cooking process, make beautiful and roomy shelves for them. The most simple and convenient to manufacture will be a rectangular shelf. To work on it, we will need:

• Chipboard / boards;
• jigsaw;
• perforator;
• screwdriver and hammer;
• brackets;
• sandpaper;
• paint and brush.

Choose a place on the wall for the future product and draw its drawing - shape and dimensions. The work process is structured as follows:

1. Shelves are cut from boards with a jigsaw in accordance with the selected dimensions.
2. The ends of the cuts are polished.
3. The design is painted in the selected color.
4. Markings are made on the wall at the attachment points.
5. Shelves are hung on brackets (you can buy them at a hardware store, choose the size that is best for your design).

If chipboard was used for the manufacture of shelves, then the sanded ends must be sealed with veneer. If desired, the craft can be varnished.

Lampshade made of plastic forks

Disposable cutlery, if desired, can last you longer than one meal. Using your creativity, you can easily turn this junk into an original lamp accessory. In order to make a stylish lampshade, you will need: forks, spoons and knives - 100 pieces each. If you want, you can take only one kind of disposable devices or combine them in a different proportion. The structure is formed simply:

1. Inflate the balloon to the size you want the plastic lampshade to be.
2. Putting devices on it alternately, fasten them together with glue in a chaotic manner.
3. When the shape of the lampshade is ready, pierce the ball with a needle and pull it out.

To prevent appliances from melting from a nearby light source, use energy-saving light bulbs.

This unusual accessory attracts not only with its creative design, but also the effect it creates when the light is on. plastic cutlery form bizarre patterns on the ceiling when the light is on.

Cork stand for hot

If wine is a frequent guest in your home, take more from it than great taste drink. Don't throw away wine corks, because they can be used to create a beautiful eco-hot coaster. It is made quite simply. For this we need:

• round corks from wine - about 30 pieces;
• buckle belt;
• silicone;
• the knife is sharp;
• pencil;
• ruler.

The work is structured like this:

1. We select the shortest of the traffic jams, cut off its uneven part and measure the remaining length. Similarly, we cut all the plugs in accordance with this value.
2. We start gluing the stand from the middle - we connect the corks so that we end up with a circle. To do this, we use a sealant.
3. When the circle is ready, we wrap the stand with a belt, fix its edges and cut off the excess.

On this cork stand for hot in eco style is ready. It will become a stylish and functional decoration of your table. If desired, it can be painted in any color, although in its natural form it looks best.

Coasters for cups

Fabric coasters

Very simple, but not devoid of aesthetic side accessories are coffee coasters for cups. They are able to instantly transform the composition on the table, and also rid it of stains left during tea drinking. For their manufacture you need:

• CD discs - you probably have old unnecessary discs lying around;
• coffee beans;
• glue "Moment".

The process is very easy and fast:

1. Gently smear the disc with glue on one side.
2. Spread the grains on a sticky base, pressing down to the base so that they grab better.
3. Repeat the same procedure on the other side.

If there are gaps, they can be masked with something small (for example, sesame seeds).

You can make as many such coasters as you like - each needs only one disk and a handful of coffee. Such cute accessories will not only decorate the table, but also emit a pleasant aroma (if they are fresh roasted grains).

whiteboard

The kitchen is the place where news is discussed and passed on to the household. If you want to expand this possibility, then a writing board is a must for you. It's easy enough to make your own. For this we need:

• a flat board of a suitable size;
• paint for school boards;
• frame.

The board is covered with a special paint on which it will be possible to write with chalk, and inserted into the frame. To make it even more useful and functional, attach hooks for medium-sized kitchen utensils or towels. Don't forget the place for chalk:

• fix a narrow shelf on the bottom frame;
• hang the chalk on a string fixed to a nail driven into the side frame.

Such decorative element will complement the interior of your kitchen and make it more convenient for sharing information with family members or for any other records you need.

Felt potholders

It is difficult to imagine a comfortable kitchen without oven mitts. They are always needed, and it is quite possible to make them with your own hands. It can be either crocheted accessories or sewn from pieces of fabric. We will focus on the latter - they are easier to make without having special skills. We will not sew ordinary potholders, but in the form of autumn leaves.

For work you will need:

• woolen felt in three different shades - three pieces of 50 cm each;
• scissors, paper and pencil;
• threads of contrasting colors;
• sewing machine.

We begin the work by creating a template for the future leaflet. To do this, you can find and circle a suitable image or draw it yourself. The drawing is cut along the contour - the template is ready. Next, we move on to working with the fabric:

1. Using the template, cut out one piece of fabric from the first piece of fabric. We do a similar procedure with the second and third pieces of fabric, but each next time we slightly increase the size of the sheet. As a result, we should get three fabric leaves of a different shade, each of which is slightly larger than the previous one.
2. Now we make loops - for this, we cut out a piece of felt of excellent color from a piece 8 cm long and 2 cm wide. We sew it with a “zigzag”, having previously folded it in width. We bend the resulting strip and pin it with pins to the largest sheet. Sew it on with a straight stitch.
3. We stack all the blanks on top of each other so that the largest one is on the bottom, the small one is on top. We chip them with pins, hide the edges of the loop inside. We sew a sheet on a typewriter in the middle - from the bottom up. Next, raise the foot, and go through the sheet in one direction and the other a couple more times. This is a central broad vein. In the same way we form all the other leaf veins.

On this, our autumn tack sheets are ready. It remains to iron them and hang them in working area your kitchen. They will create a unique atmosphere of warmth and comfort in the room. Leaves scattered on the tables will not look like a mess - after all, this is a real homemade leaf fall!

Leaf potholders

As you can see, decorating and enlivening the interior of your kitchen is quite simple on your own. Why buy some decorative details when you can create useful little things for the kitchen with your own hands? In this review, we examined several unusual and functional accessories with which your life will become a little more comfortable and interesting. All presented gizmos are made quite easily and do not require the purchase of expensive materials. Almost all of them can be done from improvised means. Dare!

For all modern housewives, the kitchen is one of the most important rooms in the house where they spend a lot of time. For them it's real. workplace, which you need to equip for your own needs.

How do you want the kitchen to be cozy, comfortable and very functional! Turns out, comfort and maximum convenience can be done with your own hands Let's apply a little imagination and patience.

Little things for the kitchen

Unfortunately, most modern apartments, especially those built several decades ago, cannot boast of large spacious kitchens, so housewives have to resort to various tricks to save space.

Cabinets under the sink usually do not have several shelves, but all detergents and cleaners may not fit. To save space and not install additional shelves, you can, for example, attach a metal pipe to the top of the cabinet.

In this case, we used old bathroom curtain rail and. You can easily hang cleaning products in spray bottles on the pipe.

magnets can be used to store knives or scissors. The convenience lies in the fact that the knives are easy to get at any time.

Rubber gloves and rags for dusting and washing can be equipped with hooks or loops and hung to dry in the cabinet under the sink on inside doors. The same can be done with brushes.

Often you may encounter the problem of how to store more aesthetically. plastic bags. Usually packages are placed in one large package and thus stored, but can be sewn from fabric long narrow bag. It will look original and not spoil the comfort.

Use to hang towels. ordinary clothespins. To do this, you need to stick them to the wall or attach them to the suction cups on the wall. This way of holding towels will look very original and will save you from buying hooks and drilling holes for them.

Spices placed in identical jars or bottles, then they do not have to be hidden somewhere in the cabinets. You can adjust the shelves at the edge of the table.

Another option: put jars of spices directly above the work surface on specially adapted shelves. Then the spices will always be at hand.

If you can find spice bottle sets that have special lids in order to hang them on the bar, then the spices can be adjusted next to other kitchen accessories.

Spices in jars on a magnet. If you can find similar jars that are equipped with magnets, then with the help of a steel sheet they can be stored attached to the kitchen cabinet door.

However, you can also buy ordinary plastic jars and stick flat ones to their bottom. magnetic plates.

To make magnetic jars with your own hands you will need a magnetic sheet, jars (preferably plastic ones) with tight lids, scissors, a pencil, glue and plain paper.

1) Using a pencil, trace the bottom of the jar on a sheet of magnetic paper.

2) Cut out as many circles along the contour as you will have in the presence of jars.

3) Glue the magnets to the bottom of the jars, let dry well.

4) Cut out strips of paper for inscriptions from paper.

5) Stick the strips of paper on the lid.

6) Sign the names of the spices that you will store in jars.

7) In order to hold the magnetic jars upright, you should also have magnetic board.

original idea use magnetic caps, which are attached to the side of the refrigerator. Instead of regular magnets, you can keep spice jar magnets on the surface of the refrigerator.

Another option for storing spices - double deck coasters. They will save a lot of space in the lockers:

By the way, spice storage shelves You can make your own with plywood and nails.

Spices can be stored in special drawers, which are made to order for maximum space savings.

The original way of storing spices is in jars, the lids of which screwed on from the underside of the shelf. When taking out spices, you will have to unscrew the jars from the nailed lids.

Storing vegetables in the kitchen

Some types of vegetables do not need to be stored in the refrigerator or on the balcony. What's more, it can get very cold in the winter, so vegetables are often moved to heat to keep them warm. Vegetables are most conveniently stored in the kitchen in special drawers.

If space permits, you can put vegetables in baskets and baskets in boxes. Baskets can be removed at any time.

It should be remembered that Not all vegetables store well in warm conditions., so you should not make cabinets too large and store large batches of vegetables. It is better to leave a few kilograms of potatoes or onions for storage, and as stocks are depleted, buy new ones. Vegetables can also be placed in wooden boxes or baskets with lids.

An interesting idea for storing vegetables in pouches on string hanging on the wall. The only problem is that you will have to wash the bags often, especially if you store potatoes, beets and other root vegetables in them. Bags can be sewn from linen or cotton fabric, which is in harmony with the design of the kitchen.

will look original baskets, hung directly on the walls, where you can put vegetables or fruits. These baskets will act as functional design details.

One of the most convenient ways storage metal utensils, more precisely, flatter pans, ladles and so on - this is their suspension on the wall. Around the perimeter of the kitchen can be attached pipe with hooks on which pans and other utensils are hung.

If you have enough space in the kitchen and high ceilings, you can hang the dishes directly above the table by attaching them to the ceiling special design for this. The only disadvantage of this solution is that the pans will hang over your head all the time.

If the "everything in sight" design does not suit you, then the dishes will have to be hidden in special lockers designed for her that are part of the furniture.

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DIY kitchen crafts

To make your kitchen more comfortable, you can decorate it various crafts self made , which will always please the eye, and will also act as your faithful assistants. Here are a few interesting ideas handmade kitchen accessories.

Clothespins, decorated with lettering and bows, can be glued to the wall to hold towels or potholders.

Knitted hats for teapot(can be made from an old hat). Such a hat will allow you to keep warm well, and the tea in the kettle will brew faster.

Original hot pot holders. They can be made in any shape and any color. The most beautiful will decorate the kitchen.

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Do-it-yourself kitchen potholders

Some fabric accessories that will come in handy in every kitchen can be easily made on your own or presented to loved ones as a gift. A very necessary thing in the kitchen is potholder for hot dishes. We offer you several options for making this accessory.