Do-it-yourself sideboard made of wood

Where in the kitchen can you put all the abundance of utensils: sets, clay pots, tureens and other attributes of utensils? Of course, in the closet! An excellent solution for the kitchen would be a buffet. This furniture option is practical, beautiful and takes up a bit of space. Today we will talk about how to make a buffet with your own hands from wood. All products made independently emit the comfort and warmth with which it was made. This means that you will simultaneously receive moral pleasure from the work done, even if it seems to you to be somewhat laborious.

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Buffet History

We are used to thinking that the buffet is a relic of the past. That is, the furniture that came to us from the distant 80s. However, this is an erroneous opinion. Kitchen cabinets can be appreciated only by true connoisseurs of beauty and art. If you are still thinking about whether to make a kitchen buffet with your own hands or not, do not even think about it. After all, with the help of this product you will be able to restore order in this part of the house, and it will become a “highlight” of the interior.

Important! For the first time the word "buffet" was captured in France. It designated a room for storage of products. It was located next to the kitchen. Later, this term was extended to lari, which were located on the street, from which trade in vegetables and fruits was carried out.

To date, the buffet is a kitchen cabinet, which is completely closed below, and its upper part is made in the form of a display case. In the classic version, there are work surfaces. This part is always decorated with decorative elements. Often on such a surface there are photographs with frames of the same color as the kitchen cabinet itself.

That is why, a do-it-yourself sideboard made of wood is a tribute to modern interior fashion.

pros

Advantages of a self-made kitchen cabinet:

• creating a beautiful classic interior;
• low cost of materials, respectively - the entire kitchen cabinet;
• Suitable for kitchens of different sizes.

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Purpose of the kitchen cabinet

A buffet is part of the kitchen furniture. It has the shape of an ordinary cabinet with a closed and open part. The showcase is completely made of glass. May contain mirror elements.

The designs of such cabinets are different. So, you can make a kitchen cupboard with your own hands in such a way that part of the showcase will be visible, and the rest will be in the backyards and only some elements will be visible. With self-made your imagination will be where to roam!

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Buffet Types

All buffets are divided into two categories:

• open type;
• closed type.

Closed option

The most common are closed cabinets. The showcase in this case is square or rectangular, mounted on the bottom of the cabinet. Oblong or narrow cabinets are placed immediately on the floor.

Open option

If you plan to buy yourself or make your own open buffet for a kitchen, then you need to know that the showcase is designed only for decorative elements.

Important! The lower part in this case may contain heavier kitchen accessories. For example, a mixer, a double boiler, a coffee grinder, a blender and so on.

To assemble furniture you need a lot of space, so before you make a cabinet for your dishes with your own hands, you need to take care of the free space.

Standard cabinet sizes are as follows:

• depth is 45 centimeters;
• width varies from 1.20 m to 2 meters;
• height up to 2 meters.

If your kitchen is small, then you can make a narrow piece of furniture.

Important! An excellent solution for any home is to install a corner kitchen cabinet. It does not take up much space, practical and always very beautiful. The most important nuance when installing such a cabinet is the calculation of the trajectory of the door opening movement. She should not be hindered.

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Creating a kitchen sideboard style

The kitchen buffet is an excellent solution for the interior of the kitchen. He adds to any room a certain old age. It is suitable for different aesthetic directions in the interior:

• Due to the elements of decor and the use of natural materials, most often cabinets are used in a classic style. However, in other designs you can find kitchen furniture with engraving, plinths and cornices on the facades.

Important! If you decide to make a cupboard with your own hands, then you need to make other pieces of furniture in accordance with this item.

• If you want to make a country-style kitchen, then a do-it-yourself kitchen sideboard should be simple, massive, a little rude, but practical. For this purpose, unpolished wood is used.

Important! Regardless of which style you choose, the kitchen cabinet will fit perfectly into the interior. Especially if you make old elements on it. For example, cover with a patina, sand with a sandpaper and so on.

• For the Provence style, a white cabinet with a large number of open shelves and drawers is more suitable. Of particular note is the showcase, which is completely made of glass. In this style, there are various colors of pastel shades.
• If your house has a Hi-tech style, then you need to make a sideboard with your own hands, which will stand out for its simplicity, rigor, a large number of chrome details and the absence of round shapes. All cabinets in this style are made of acrylic, frosted glass and plastic.

Important! If you inherited an old kitchen cabinet, do not rush to throw it in a landfill. With the help of dexterous hands, some tools and materials, you can make a kitchen buffet with your own hands, which will become the “highlight” of your interior.

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Do-it-yourself buffet

A great solution for any interior is to make a buffet for the kitchen with your own hands. As a result, you will get a unique cabinet that will fit the size of your kitchen to fit perfectly into the interior.

Materials

The cabinet can be made of such material:

• MDF;
• Chipboard;
• wood.

Important! A few years ago, all kitchen cabinets were made of wood. It is a beautiful, natural material that is beautiful, durable and durable. However:

• It has one main nuance - the cost is above average.
• It can change its size and appearance under the influence of temperature and moisture.

That is why the most common material for such furniture is particleboard and MDF. Their cost is quite loyal. They are easy to handle, hygienic, and very easy to care for.

Create design

One of the most important factors on how to make a sideboard with your own hands is the creation of a design. Of course, at first glance, what could be simpler is a cabinet and a display case. However, it is necessary to take into account all the nuances:

• how the doors will open;
• what decorative elements will be present;
• how you will change the appearance of this cabinet.

In this case, your imagination is where to “turn around”.

Important! Please note that if you want to make a kitchen cabinet with open shelves, there you put the dishes, which will serve as the main decor of the furniture.

When deciding on how to make a buffet with your own hands, drawings are an integral part.We strongly recommend that you not only think through the design of this furniture in your thoughts, but also draw it on paper.

Buffet components

To competently make a buffet with your own hands, drawings must contain the following elements:

• Doors
• shelves;
• side walls;
• backdrop;
• countertop;
• the upper part;
• decorative elements.

All of the above items must be made of the materials you have chosen. You can cut all the details yourself or order this service from the company where you took the tree.

Important! We draw your attention to the fact that if you decide to cut all the details yourself according to the drawing, then you need to have the skills and tools for working with wood. If you have never used a jigsaw and made perfect cuts, it is better to give the tree to professionals for production.

If you make a buffet with your own hands from wood, then the main part is the doors that can be cut out of the selected material or ordered already made.

Important! We recommend that you pay attention to the facade products made in factories, as the old doors will look authentic and not quite beautiful. The cost of doors from the factory is quite low.

Putting together a buffet

For assembly you need a drill and a screwdriver.

Build sequence:

1. We assemble two frames - upper and lower.
2. Nail the backs. Often they are made of thinner material.
3. We fix the upper part - facades, glass elements and decor.
4. Install the shelves.
5. We fix the door.
6. We install the necessary fittings.
7. We fix the cornice, if any.

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Do it yourself do-it-yourself sideboard made of wood, and your kitchen or living room will be irresistible!