The kitchen usually has to accommodate a lot of things and a little extra storage space can never be too much. A wall cabinet is considered the ideal addition to kitchen furniture because it offers plenty of storage space and looks good in the room. An important part of the wall cabinet design is the opening mechanism of the cabinet doors. In addition to the usual revolving doors that open outwards, there are also a number of door systems available for kitchen wall cabinets that are more space-saving and don't get in the way. You can find out more about this in the article.
Have you ever hit your head on the open revolving doors of the upper cupboard? The open oneWall cupboard always gets in the wayand should be closed immediately after use to avoid the risk of impact. An alternative would be to choose a different door system for the kitchen upper cabinets. The so-called folding lift doors, for example, have a two-part front that can be opened upwards and provides storage space with several shelves.
The front of the folding lift doors folds in the middle using folding flap fittings and therefore does not need to be too far away from the ceiling. That's why kitchen wall cabinets with this opening mechanism are well suited for kitchens with low ceilings. In addition, the open cupboard doors with this door system do not get in the way and you can leave them open in a hurry.
The folding lift doors can be opened and closed either manually with a handle or automatically. The automatic door systems for kitchen wall cabinets are particularly used in modern kitchens and fit well with taller wall cabinets whose handle is out of reach when open.
The so-called pocket doors or retracted revolving doors are another door system that is considered space-saving. Like revolving doors, they open to the side, but don't protrude as much into the room. This space-saving design fits perfectly in small kitchens, but looks equally great in spacious kitchens.
In some models of retracted revolving doors, they disappear completely into the “pockets” and convert the kitchen cupboard into a shelf. This storage space can be used for kitchen appliances and dishes as well as cooking utensils and food.
Pocket doors make it much more comfortable to work in front of the cupboard, especially when the cupboard doors are open. In small kitchens, you can still use the area in the cupboard as a worktop. If you need to get the kitchen in order quickly, the doors can be closed quickly and everything looks tidy and clean again.
Doors that open to the side can also be replaced by so-called sliding doors. They can be opened upwards like the folding lift doors, but have a one-piece front that “floats” upwards. This opening mechanism eliminates the risk of impact and provides easy access to the shelves.
With a flap lift, the sliding doors are first opened slightly forward and then upwards parallel to the cupboard. The cupboard doors can either be pushed up manually using a handle, or you can order an automatic opening again. If you tap the front lightly with your fingers, the sliding door on the automatic models opens by itself.
However, the floating systems do not fit every wall cabinet. Ceiling-high cabinets, for example, are not possible with this mechanism because the door needs a corresponding distance from the ceiling. If you decide on sliding doors, you should measure and plan the required distance.
However, if you want kitchen cabinets that open to the side, you can choose a design with folding doors. However, you should note that folding doors are not as space-saving as floating or folding lift doors. The open doors protrude into the room and should not be left open. However, if it is a wall unit in the corner of the kitchen, then the folding doors do not get in the way.
Sliding doors bring in a good, space-saving idea. They don't protrude into the kitchen at all and can simply be pushed to the side on rails. However, with sliding doors you can never have the closet completely open.
The systems are practical and perfect for small kitchens. There are no limits to the choice of materials and colors and the fronts can easily be adapted to the furnishings. For upper cabinets used to store dishes, you can opt for sliding glass doors that provide a glimpse into the interior of the cabinet.
Other popular systems are the horizontal folding doors. They open upwards and are particularly suitable for upper cabinets without shelves. The folding doors are usually equipped with handles that make opening easier.
The horizontal folding doors are a good decision for small kitchens because they can accommodate dishes, glasses and groceries. The flaps only open up to the top edge of the cupboard and are therefore also suitable for floor-to-ceiling kitchen wall cupboards.
A kitchen wall cabinet with folding doors not only offers storage space, but also gives the kitchen a finished look. No matter whether you choose cabinet doors made of wood, plastic, glass or frosted glass – the upper cabinet can be a real eye-catcher in the kitchen.
A simple choice for cupboard doors are the so-called blind doors. They have an elegant look and hide dishes, pots and supplies perfectly behind them. The fronts can be made of wood, metal or plastic and simply roll up thanks to the blind guide.
The kitchen cabinets with blind doors save space because there are no open doors protruding into the kitchen. When open, the cupboards can also be used as shelves and after closing the blinds the kitchen looks tidy again.
For a modern kitchen, you can also have roller blinds installed instead of cupboard doors, which are opened using a side pull. However, when blinds and roller blinds are used as kitchen fronts, some of the available storage space is taken away if the mechanisms are located inside the cupboard.
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