Draws or cupboards

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Draws or cupboards

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October 17, 2005 at 4:17 pm #6048
Leo	We are fitting a new kitchen and are doing our research before buying and getting it fitted. For years we have always had cupboards below the work surfaces. What are the pros & cons of having wide draws fitted instead. We would be interested in the views of any forum readers. Thanks. Lee
October 17, 2005 at 5:06 pm #6049
tkd2005	Hi Leo, Good to see you are researching before deciding! I think drawers are a convenient alternative to standard units. There is little difference in the amount of space on offer, but the advantage with drawers is that everything comes out to you, rather than kneeling on the floor trying to reach stuff! The bigger the better with drawers also – 800, 900 and 1000mm wide drawers will be great, and theres plenty of options for inside the drawers, like inserts & organisers. Obviously corners are best as either the ‘L’ shaped version, or the ‘Magic Corner’ version. There is this new fad of a drawer in and ‘L’ corner, which is pretty useless! Also, adding the soft close system to these types of drawers is a great idea. So i think drawers, but if you’re not sure, why not have some of each? Have you approached any specific manufacturer as yet? Mark
October 17, 2005 at 6:56 pm #6050
timfoley	Leo, Welcome to the forum. To add to Mark’s suggestions I would consider a blend of configurations to suit each application in your design. Wide drawer cabinets offer you a more aestheticallly pleasing finish and a more ergonomical solution, which is a trend I expect kitchen designers will find more attractive to the consumer. They reduce the effort required as they are less physically demanding and the range of accessories that now come with drawers make them even more attractive to the buyer. If each cabinet in your design was allocated a task in the kitchen you may choose to employ drawer bases, hi-line cabinets and drawer line cabinets incorporated into one design. Perhaps this is a possibility in your own project. Tim.