Eight practical and quiet opening systems for kitchen furniture

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The kitchen furniture has more and more variants, its aesthetics has changed a lot in a few years since the fronts and cabinets have gained significant importance in this furniture sector. When choosing a kitchen we must not forget the static question that has the same importance as the functional issues, they are the ones that will facilitate work and comfort. Let’s look at some of the most up-to-date devices for opening good kitchen furniture.

The type of opening in each of the modules must be governed according to their use and location, where they are located and by their termination. A clear example not to follow would be on top of a worktop a support module, which has a swinging door, has no meaning whatsoever. Better bet on sliding or rolling doors. We analyze each of the possibilities that the market offers us, so that you have a clear conviction about which is the most practical and ergonomic choice, according to each need.

Swing doors

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They are the most economical of the market, they are still used in kitchen projects since they optimize the storage capacity. Normally they are arranged in the high parts leaving the low ones for other types of opening.

180° swinging doors

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Traditional swing doors have incorporated innovations applied to comfort. One of them is the hinges with angles that allow total openings of almost 180º. They are usually used for columns in which you have to extract interior drawers or to hide washing machines, electric terms … Also very functional as they allow you to not stumble with them when working in the kitchen.

Vertical folding leaves

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Its operation is excellent, the opening slides towards the ceiling leaving free the whole body of the furniture for storage. Thanks to their brakes do not fall and remain subject until new manual warning to close.

Electrical appliances placed inside may not be the most appropriate if they are folding front in this case a good storage is correct. If the door is folding vertically it will be a suitable furniture for small appliances . Being an adjustable mechanism allows the door to remain fixed in the position we want. The luxury versions carry automation of very sophisticated electrical closures.

Sliding doors

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They have not been much used in kitchens, except in high cabinets or furniture pantry from floor to ceiling. At the present time we find modules that support on top of the counter and make us dispose of the spare space thanks to its sliding doors. Being furniture with a smaller bottom are ideal for storing small appliances such as toasters or juicers as well as utensils for daily use.

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Window blinds

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They have a similar use to the above, everything depends on each taste. They are composed of rolled or rolled slats which when opened make it easier to use the whole interior.

Drawers in lower areas

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At present the drawers replace the swing doors in the lower areas of furniture. They are useful and carry a smooth extraction composed by shock guides with brakes or self-locking. This is comfort, the drawers slide smoothly and slowly. Maybe you will miss a few inches of storage but it’s worth it.

Goodbye to shooters

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The minimalist style is increasingly demanded, the new opening systems have displaced the shooters being currently the least chosen by customers. The Gola system shooter is fashionable again. It works by inserting the fingers and pulling the drawer or the door towards us. Made in different materials is a wise choice if we like the kitchens of clean lines and without relief.

The profile of the U-shaped Gola was very common in the 70’s and currently comes with a new design that lends itself with finishes, some rectilinear and others more visel, some steel or aluminum and others of the same material of the door specific.

Pressure opening

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A system that has become very traditional and comfortable. We totally forgot about the shooters and chose a mechanism that can be placed in any kitchen module avoiding any overhang. They are called the Push system . When you push the door gently it will open towards us and you can insert the hand to open it completely. Its closing is inversely exerting a slight pressure this will be held by an inner magnet. They are comfortable and fast, if we want more perfection they are accompanied by a hinges of slow closed and avoid the noisy door that was so common in the old kitchens.

It is very important to customize a specific height so that when we choose a vertical opening we are able to reach the door and be able to close it. We love these mechanisms mainly because of the comfort they provide and the pleasant feeling of working with qualified furniture.