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Kitchen Shutter Vs Kitchen Cabinet (2024)

  

Kitchen shutters are fast becoming popular every day and a lot of people are rushing to get one for their kitchen.

I have been hearing a lot about this and I did a little digging on my own to get to know more about kitchen shutters.

What is a kitchen shutter?

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Kitchen shutters are the furniture created for kitchens with the purpose of storing kitchen appliances and other kitchen utensils, they usually come with sliding doors.

This type of unit is suitable for storing appliances like air fryers, blenders, microwaves, and a lot more.

Kitchen shutters are usually strategically positioned on top of kitchen cabinets that are on the floor to prevent you from bending down whiles trying to carry appliances from it.

With that said, it will be fair to know what a kitchen cabinet is too.


What is a kitchen cabinet?

Kitchen cabinets are storage furniture in the kitchen to store kitchen utensils.

From both definitions, it can be seen that kitchen cabinets and kitchen shutters have great similarities.

Though they have great similarities, they actually are different.

The most significant difference between these two products is their designs.


Kitchen cabinets vs Kitchen Shutters.

Kitchen shutters are typically rectangular and installed vertically in the kitchen.

These pieces of furniture feature sliding doors on the front that can be opened and closed by sliding them up and down.

In comparison to a kitchen cabinet, a kitchen shutter is less bulky, less expensive, and weighs less.

Whiles the kitchen cabinet is a rectangular structure that is mostly positioned horizontally in the kitchen.

Kitchen cabinets mostly have drawers or small doors with hinges that can be locked with a key.

How much do kitchen shutters weigh?

 The average weight of a kitchen shutter is 335 kilograms.

A regular kitchen shutter has a height of about 48 inches and a depth of 15 inches with the breadth being around 16 inches.

Types of kitchen shutters

Kitchen shutter types

Glass kitchen shutters

Laminate kitchen shutters

Acrylic kitchen shutters

Profile kitchen shutters

P. U kitchen shutters


Installation


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Most kitchen shutters do not include the wooden unit; you must purchase the mechanism system separately.

To produce the furniture unit, you'll need to engage a professional carpenter or a handyman.

If you're a DIY fanatic like me, you can do the installs yourself.

You will, however, require some further help. My wife, who is also a DIY enthusiast, came in handy to help me with the installs.

After your handyman has completed the construction of your furniture unit, you will need to purchase the mechanism system, as I previously stated.

Turn the furniture unit upside down so that the top is on the table and the bottom, which should be down, is elevated up.

Remove the front-facing cover profile from the shutter unit and the protective film from the handle.

Attach the handle to the shutter unit; the front of the profile should have some screw holes.

Fasten the shutter unit to the wooden framework by sliding it into the furniture unit.

The shutter unit has pre-drilled holes into which you must insert the screws with a screwdriver.

This is where you may need assistance from someone to support the furniture for you while you tighten the screws.

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Fasten the screws to the track profile and the shutter unit, making sure they are well aligned.

The track profile is a lengthy plastic-like material into which the shutter can glide when the unit is opened and closed.

A cover the same height as the tracking unit is also included to conceal the fastener screws.

Then, at the end parts of the tracked units, insert the end caps and secure them with screws.

Turn the furniture unit upside down again, this time with the shutter units in the top position. Snap the track covers onto the respective bases.

Slightly lower the door and activate the door stoppers, which are located towards the top of the furniture unit.

Remove the protective film from the front profile and carefully slide it away from the top of the furniture, then snap in the top ends. Your kitchen shutter is now ready to use.


FAQs

How much is a kitchen shutter?

A kitchen shutter costs around $160.00

What is the size of a kitchen shutter?

A typical kitchen shutter measures 48 inches in height, 15 inches in depth, and 16 inches in width.

What are the benefits of a kitchen shutter?

Kitchen shutters provide you more space to store your kitchen appliances while also adding to the aesthetic appeal of your kitchen.



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