Are you installing a new kitchen in your home or a rental property? Take a look at the advantages and disadvantages of handleless kitchens with a push-to-open system.
The handleless kitchen cabinets, are currently one of the latest trends in kitchensBy removing the handles and replacing them with a push-to-open system, we can make the kitchen as minimalist and clean as possible.
More and more people are tending to minimalism in the organization of space. Minimalist styles can be much cleaner and more continuous, achieving a much more homogeneous aesthetic without any elements that stand out. For this reason, handleless kitchen furniture is becoming increasingly popular.
Kitchen cabinets without handles have many advantages, but also some drawbacks. We will explain them below.
The most sought-after color combination for handleless kitchens is.. matte white and glossy whiteWe'll explain the reasons.
Matte white kitchens can adapt to all types of home styles.
The combination of matte white is very versatile and elegant and can be combined with any complementary color.
Are incredibly elegant kitchens which allow for a wide combination of colors and styles.
If we eliminate the use of handles, we can give a feeling of spaciousness.
These types of kitchens provide great brightness to the roomGlossy white is a perfect color for open-plan kitchens and, if the handles are removed, it can create a greater sense of space and lightIt can also be a good solution for narrow kitchens.
The push-to-open system To be able to make the kitchen without handles, it can be a system more sensitive to possible impacts than common handles.
The shooters They can be a good complement to rustic or more traditional style kitchens.
The system "Push to open" In kitchens without handles, it works by means of a spring mechanism installed in the cabinet doors; this mechanism works as follows:
1. Spring Mechanism: A spring-loaded piston is installed on the inside of the cabinet, usually in the corner or in the center of the door edge. This piston is designed to compress and expand.
2. Opening: To open the door, you simply push lightly on the front surface. This compresses the piston, and the spring inside the mechanism compresses, storing energy.
3. Release: When the pressure is released, the spring expands rapidly, pushing the door outward. This movement is what opens the door without the need for a handle.
4. Closing: To close the door, push it again until the spring mechanism engages and holds the door securely closed. At this point, the spring is compressed and ready for the next opening.
This system is very convenient for modern kitchens where a clean and minimalist design without the need for visible handles. Furthermore, it makes opening doors easier even when your hands are full, as a light touch is all it takes to open the cabinet.
With this system, it will be necessary to to reduce or machine one of the areas of the opening door so you can put your fingers in and open the cupboard or drawer.
A machined element can be installed on the door to act as a bolt and allow the door to be grabbed from the front.
