Are you going to install a new kitchen in your home or in a rental property? Take a look at the advantages and disadvantages of handleless kitchens with the push to open system.
Handleless kitchen furniture is currently one of the latest trends in kitchens . By eliminating the handles and replacing them with the push to open system we can make the kitchen as minimalist and clean as possible.
There are more and more people who tend towards minimalism in the organization of space. Minimalist styles can be much cleaner, more continuous and a much more homogeneous aesthetic can be achieved, without protruding elements. For this reason, kitchen furniture without handles is becoming more and more successful.
Handleless kitchen cabinets have many advantages, but also drawbacks. We are going to expose them below.
The most sought after color combination for kitchens without handles is matte white and gloss white . We 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 match any complementary color.
They are tremendously elegant kitchens which allow a wide combination of colors and styles.
If we eliminate the use of handles, it can be given a feeling of spaciousness.
This type of kitchen provides great light to the room . Glossy white is a perfect color for open-plan kitchens and, if the handles are removed, it can give rise to a greater feeling of space and light . It can also be a good solution for narrow kitchens.
The push to open system , to be able to make the kitchen without a handle, can be a system that is more sensitive to possible knocks than common handles.
Handles can be a good complement to rustic or more traditional style kitchens .
"Push to open" system in kitchens without handles works through a spring mechanism installed on the cabinet doors. This mechanism works as follows:
1. Spring Mechanism: On the inside of the cabinet, usually in the corner or center edge of the door, a spring-loaded piston is installed. 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, building up energy.
3. Release: When you release pressure, 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, you 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. In addition, it makes it easier to open doors with your hands busy, since light pressure is enough to open the cabinet.
With this system, one of the areas of the opening door will have to be lowered or machined to be able to put your fingers in and open the cabinet or drawer.
You can install a mechanized element on the door that acts as a bolt and can grip the door from the front.
