How to integrate a refrigerator into a kitchen set

It often happens that the living space is small and does not allow you to place all your belongings, furniture and appliances. Therefore, we have to resort to tricks and arrange everything very compactly. Large refrigerators are a common problem in the kitchen. How to make sure that even the largest refrigerator fits harmoniously into the interior of the kitchen and does not cause inconvenience with its size? In this article we will look at the installation issue, suggest the best solution and share our experience.

How to integrate a refrigerator into a kitchen set

In general, special companies are engaged in integrating this kind of equipment. But most often this costs owners unreasonably dear. That is why people have come up with their own ways of installing and creatively designing the placement of appliances in their kitchens. There are several embedding methods. The principle of such work is to disguise the refrigerator as elements of the surrounding environment.

IMPORTANT! Proper placement will help you save space in the kitchen and money in the family budget. But if you decide to do this, then you need to approach everything very responsibly.Homemade structures are not difficult to make, but you still need to be very careful in taking measurements and attaching parts. Only a well-made set will serve you for a long time and will neatly hide all your equipment.

To do this, you need to decide on the place where the structure will be installed, choose the material and method that will be used for embedding.

Installation Requirements

To make everything look beautiful and neat, you need to think through some organizational issues in advance when planning the installation of the refrigerator. Among the important points that you should definitely pay attention to are the following:

1. The dimensions of the equipment must correspond to those in the headset in order to avoid mismatches and damage to the design. All details must be clearly selected without any “reserve” of excess space. The optimal free zone between the refrigerator and cabinet doors is 2 cm. This also applies to the side walls.
2. Make sure that access to the electrical network is as convenient as possible and is located close to the installation site, otherwise you will have to run wires across the entire room.
3. To function properly, any electrical appliance needs access to air flow to prevent overheating. For this purpose, holes are provided in the design. If there are none, then make them or get rid of the back wall altogether.

ATTENTION! These conditions must be met; only with such placement will the equipment work as expected, and this will extend its service life.

Electrical connection

Before you begin installation, you need to consider a way to freely access the power point of the device. To do this, two important factors must be taken into account:

1. The socket must be built in so that it does not take up unnecessary space on free areas of the wall.
2. The outlet should be easy to access. This is necessary for comfortable switching on and off the devices from the network.

There are several ways to solve this problem. The first involves adjusting the design to a ready-made socket. This is the simplest method and does not require additional work by electricians. The second method is used if it is difficult to change the furniture configuration and it is impossible to create conditions for free access to the power point. In this case, you will have to carry out the wiring taking into account the load that will be placed on the electrical network.

Installation procedure

For proper installation, you must perform all steps strictly in order, observing all the necessary requirements:

1. Remove the device from the packaging, carefully removing it from the fixing devices.
2. Before starting installation, check that all systems are working correctly.
3. If it is necessary to change the position of the hinges, the structure is dismantled and rebuilt on the desired side.
4. Install it in the cabinet, checking stability using a level and adjusting the vertical line with special screws at the bottom of the tray. If they are not available, you can use foam inserts of the required thickness. Also make sure that the panels have holes for proper ventilation.
5. Finally, attach the front panel and connect the unit to the network.

Is it possible to build in a regular refrigerator?

The method discussed above is suitable for classic versions of built-in equipment. But it costs a lot of money and it is not always possible to afford it.In this case, if you want to harmoniously fit an ordinary refrigerator into the interior, you can do it yourself. But this option is definitely not suitable for saving space, since the frame will require additional space. Therefore, such a structure is made mainly for the purpose of decoration and creating a designer image. In general, installing non-designed equipment in a cabinet is unsafe. We'll show you some safe ways to do this.

How to integrate a regular refrigerator into a kitchen set

In order to make a headset with your own hands, you will need materials and tools:

• Wooden boards and beams.
• Hammer, saw, nails.
• Measuring instruments and level.
• Decorative elements and paint that will “age” the equipment.

The best way, which will not take much time, effort and money, is to artificially embed it or disguise it as a headset. This will help save material and ensure safety in your kitchen.

Procedure:

1. Be sure to turn off the device from the network during operation.
2. Take paint that matches the color of your kitchen furniture.
3. Apply the paint in an even layer, having previously treated the surface with impregnation.
4. When painting, you can use cotton pads or balls to apply using the “poke” method to create a visualization of the old wall.
5. If desired, make wooden inserts and shaped decorative crafts.

Another easiest way would be to cover the door with a film specially selected to match the color and hide the refrigerator. Thanks to decoration, you can achieve the desired result, without violating safety regulations! All basic rules of ventilation and access to the electrical network must be observed in a homemade system.