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	Most kitchen units are made from plastic ~~laminate~~ coated '''[[Manufactured Board\|Chipboard]]''' and are sold in self-assembly, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ready-to-assemble_furniture '''Flat-Pack'''] form or come ready assembled. Self-assembly units incorporate a number of '''[[Knock Down Fittings, Brackets and Plates\|Knock Down Fittings]]'''. Most have doors which are laid on to the front of the carcase and hung with adjustable '''[[Hinges and Stays\|Concealed Hinges]]''' which allow them to open beyond 90 degrees for ease of access.		Most kitchen units are made from plastic '''[[Laminate]]''' coated '''[[Manufactured Board\|Chipboard]]''' and are sold in self-assembly, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ready-to-assemble_furniture '''Flat-Pack'''] form or come ready assembled. Self-assembly units incorporate a number of '''[[Knock Down Fittings, Brackets and Plates\|Knock Down Fittings]]'''. Most have doors which are laid on to the front of the carcase and hung with adjustable '''[[Hinges and Stays\|Concealed Hinges]]''' which allow them to open beyond 90 degrees for ease of access.


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	Most kitchen unit carcases are white and in standardised widths of 300, 400, 500, 800 and 1000mm - the 800 and 1000 mm units are double width units ''(normally required where a sink is fitted)'' and offer two cupboards or drawers side by side with adjustable shelves. They can often be renovated or changed simply by fixing different doors and drawer fronts. Existing painted units can be re-finished and specialist paints are available for this purpose. A wide range of door and drawer fronts are available, from plain plastic ~~laminate~~ through to solid wood frames and panels, either solid or glazed.		Most kitchen unit carcases are white and in standardised widths of 300, 400, 500, 800 and 1000mm - the 800 and 1000 mm units are double width units ''(normally required where a sink is fitted)'' and offer two cupboards or drawers side by side with adjustable shelves. They can often be renovated or changed simply by fixing different doors and drawer fronts. Existing painted units can be re-finished and specialist paints are available for this purpose. A wide range of door and drawer fronts are available, from plain plastic '''[[Laminate]]''' through to solid wood frames and panels, either solid or glazed.
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			=====Description=====

	Most kitchen units are made from plastic laminate coated '''[[Manufactured Board\|Chipboard]]''' and are sold in self-assembly, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ready-to-assemble_furniture '''Flat-Pack'''] form or come ready assembled. Self-assembly units incorporate a number of '''[[Knock Down Fittings, Brackets and Plates\|Knock Down Fittings]]'''. Most have doors which are laid on to the front of the carcase and hung with adjustable '''[[Hinges and Stays\|Concealed Hinges]]''' which allow them to open beyond 90 degrees for ease of access.		Most kitchen units are made from plastic laminate coated '''[[Manufactured Board\|Chipboard]]''' and are sold in self-assembly, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ready-to-assemble_furniture '''Flat-Pack'''] form or come ready assembled. Self-assembly units incorporate a number of '''[[Knock Down Fittings, Brackets and Plates\|Knock Down Fittings]]'''. Most have doors which are laid on to the front of the carcase and hung with adjustable '''[[Hinges and Stays\|Concealed Hinges]]''' which allow them to open beyond 90 degrees for ease of access.


			=====Features and Applications=====

	'''Base Units''' are normally used for mounting against walls but increasingly used also to create '''Islands''' and peninsular '''Breakfast Bars'''. They are mounted on legs, usually covered by a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plinth '''Plinth'''], which are adjustable between 100mm and 150mm. '''Base Units''' require a 600mm wide work surface or sink on top to create a total height of 900mm - the legs allowing some variation in this.		'''Base Units''' are normally used for mounting against walls but increasingly used also to create '''Islands''' and peninsular '''Breakfast Bars'''. They are mounted on legs, usually covered by a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plinth '''Plinth'''], which are adjustable between 100mm and 150mm. '''Base Units''' require a 600mm wide work surface or sink on top to create a total height of 900mm - the legs allowing some variation in this.
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	Most kitchen unit carcases are white and in standardised widths of 300, 400, 500, 800 and 1000mm - the 800 and 1000 mm units are double width units ''(normally required where a sink is fitted)'' and offer two cupboards or drawers side by side with adjustable shelves. They can often be renovated or changed simply by fixing different doors and drawer fronts. Existing painted units can be re-finished and specialist paints are available for this purpose. A wide range of door and drawer fronts are available, from plain plastic laminate through to solid wood frames and panels, either solid or glazed.		Most kitchen unit carcases are white and in standardised widths of 300, 400, 500, 800 and 1000mm - the 800 and 1000 mm units are double width units ''(normally required where a sink is fitted)'' and offer two cupboards or drawers side by side with adjustable shelves. They can often be renovated or changed simply by fixing different doors and drawer fronts. Existing painted units can be re-finished and specialist paints are available for this purpose. A wide range of door and drawer fronts are available, from plain plastic laminate through to solid wood frames and panels, either solid or glazed.
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			{{Kitchen Units Buyers Guide}}

	[[Category:Kitchen Design]]		[[Category:Kitchen Design]]

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	Most kitchen unit carcases are white and standardised widths of 300, 400, 500, 800 and 1000mm - 800 and 1000 mm units are double width units ''(normally required where a sink is fitted)'' ~~offering~~ two cupboards or drawers side by side with adjustable shelves. They can often be renovated or changed simply by fixing different doors and drawer fronts. Existing painted units can be re-finished and specialist paints are available for this purpose. A wide range of door and drawer fronts are available, from plain plastic laminate through to solid wood frames and panels, either solid or glazed.		Most kitchen unit carcases are white and in standardised widths of 300, 400, 500, 800 and 1000mm - the 800 and 1000 mm units are double width units ''(normally required where a sink is fitted)'' and offer two cupboards or drawers side by side with adjustable shelves. They can often be renovated or changed simply by fixing different doors and drawer fronts. Existing painted units can be re-finished and specialist paints are available for this purpose. A wide range of door and drawer fronts are available, from plain plastic laminate through to solid wood frames and panels, either solid or glazed.
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	[[Category:Kitchen Design]]		[[Category:Kitchen Design]]

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			Most kitchen units are made from plastic laminate coated '''[[Manufactured Board\|Chipboard]]''' and are sold in self-assembly, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ready-to-assemble_furniture '''Flat-Pack'''] form or come ready assembled. Self-assembly units incorporate a number of '''[[Knock Down Fittings, Brackets and Plates\|Knock Down Fittings]]'''. Most have doors which are laid on to the front of the carcase and hung with adjustable '''[[Hinges and Stays\|Concealed Hinges]]''' which allow them to open beyond 90 degrees for ease of access.


	Base and ~~wall units~~ are ~~made in~~ a ~~full range of standard sizes~~ . ~~Most~~ are ~~made from plastic laminate coated~~ '''~~[[Manufactured Board\|Chipboard]]~~''' ~~and are sold~~ in ~~self-assembly, flat pack form or come ready assembled~~.		'''Base Units''' are normally used for mounting against walls but increasingly used also to create '''Islands''' and peninsular '''Breakfast Bars'''. They are mounted on legs, usually covered by a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plinth '''Plinth'''], which are adjustable between 100mm and 150mm. '''Base Units''' require a 600mm wide work surface or sink on top to create a total height of 900mm - the legs allowing some variation in this.


	~~Self-assembly units incorporate a number of~~ '''~~[[Knock Down Fittings, Brackets and Plates\|Knock Down fittings]]~~'''. ~~Most have doors which are laid on to~~ the ~~front~~ of the ~~carcase~~ and ~~hung with adjustable~~ '''~~[[Hinges and Stays\|Concealed Hinges]]~~''' ~~which allow them to open beyond 90 degrees for ease of access.~~		Standard '''Wall Units''' are 300mm deep ''(including door thickness)'' and available in 3 heights: 570mm, 720mm and 900mm. When positioned, there should be at least 400mm clearance between the bottom of the '''Wall Unit''' and the work-surface below. Avoid fixing '''Wall Units'''' directly above a hob/oven or above a sink.
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	Most carcases are white and are ~~often standard~~. ~~Units~~ can often be renovated or changed simply by fixing different doors and drawer fronts. Existing painted units can be ~~refinished~~ - ~~perhaps by the local car sprayer~~.		Tall '''Larder Units''' are available in 3 heights of 1820mm, 1965mm and 2150mm to complement the 3 height of wall units such that, when positioned, all the tops are level. Various arrangements of '''Corner Unit''' are available for both '''Base Units''' and '''Wall Units''' plus '''Appliance Units''' to accommodate 'built-in' appliances ''(e.g. fridges, freezers, washing machines, dishwasher)''. These usually include doors which can be fitted to the front of the appliance so that the appearance matches with the other units.
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			<span style="color: green">'''Note:'''
	A wide range of door and drawer fronts are available, from plain plastic laminate through to solid wood frames and panels.		Cookers need a minimum 300mm clear worktop space either side and should not be located next to a sink or beneath a window. Fridges or freezers shouldn’t be located next to a cooker.
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	~~Special free standing Island units are available for placing in the centre of larger kitchens.~~		Most kitchen unit carcases are white and standardised widths of 300, 400, 500, 800 and 1000mm - 800 and 1000 mm units are double width units ''(normally required where a sink is fitted)'' offering two cupboards or drawers side by side with adjustable shelves. They can often be renovated or changed simply by fixing different doors and drawer fronts. Existing painted units can be re-finished and specialist paints are available for this purpose. A wide range of door and drawer fronts are available, from plain plastic laminate through to solid wood frames and panels, either solid or glazed.
			[[File:KitchenUnitDims2.png\|700px\|center]]

	~~Base units will usually need '''[[Kitchen Worktops\|Worktops]]''' and fittings~~.
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	~~For ease of design and fitting all wall units are of standard sizes.~~
	~~These are:-~~
	* All full height wall units are 720mm high and 290mm deep ''(excluding doors)''.
	* All standard height wall units are 557mm high and 290mm deep ''(excluding doors)''.
	* Unit widths are 300, 400, 500, and 600 all with single door which can be hinged on either the right or left hand side. The double door units are 600, 800, or 1000 wide ''(all sizes are in mm)''.


	[[Category:Kitchen Design]]		[[Category:Kitchen Design]]

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	Base units ~~sometimes~~ need ~~work tops~~ and fittings.		Base units will usually need '''[[Kitchen Worktops\|Worktops]]''' and fittings.
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	Self-assembly units incorporate a number of ~~[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Butt_joint#Knock-down_fasteners~~ '''Knock Down fittings''']. Most have doors which are laid on to the front of the carcase and hung with ~~concealed~~ adjustable ~~hinges~~ which allow them to open beyond 90 degrees for ease of access.		Self-assembly units incorporate a number of '''[[Knock Down Fittings, Brackets and Plates\|Knock Down fittings]]'''. Most have doors which are laid on to the front of the carcase and hung with adjustable '''[[Hinges and Stays\|Concealed Hinges]]''' which allow them to open beyond 90 degrees for ease of access.
	[[File:SingleUnit.gif\|250px\|right]]		[[File:SingleUnit.gif\|250px\|right]]

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	* All standard height wall units are 557mm high and 290mm deep ''(excluding doors)''.		* All standard height wall units are 557mm high and 290mm deep ''(excluding doors)''.
	* Unit widths are 300, 400, 500, and 600 all with single door which can be hinged on either the right or left hand side. The double door units are 600, 800, or 1000 wide ''(all sizes are in mm)''.		* Unit widths are 300, 400, 500, and 600 all with single door which can be hinged on either the right or left hand side. The double door units are 600, 800, or 1000 wide ''(all sizes are in mm)''.


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	[[Category:Kitchen Design]]		[[Category:Kitchen Design]]

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	Self-assembly units incorporate a number of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Butt_joint#Knock-down_fasteners '''Knock Down fittings''']. Most have doors which are laid on to the front of the carcase and hung with concealed adjustable hinges which allow ~~180 degree movement~~.		Self-assembly units incorporate a number of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Butt_joint#Knock-down_fasteners '''Knock Down fittings''']. Most have doors which are laid on to the front of the carcase and hung with concealed adjustable hinges which allow them to open beyond 90 degrees for ease of access.
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	Base and wall units are made in a full range of standard sizes . Most are made from plastic laminate coated ~~chipboard~~ and are sold in self-assembly, flat pack form or come ready assembled.		Base and wall units are made in a full range of standard sizes . Most are made from plastic laminate coated '''[[Manufactured Board\|Chipboard]]''' and are sold in self-assembly, flat pack form or come ready assembled.

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	A wide range of door and drawer fronts are available, from plain plastic laminate through to solid wood frames and panels. Special free standing Island units are available for placing in the centre of larger kitchens. Base units sometimes need work tops and fittings.		A wide range of door and drawer fronts are available, from plain plastic laminate through to solid wood frames and panels.
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			Special free standing Island units are available for placing in the centre of larger kitchens.


			Base units sometimes need work tops and fittings.
			[[File:WallUnits.gif\|250px\|right]]

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	A wide range of door and drawer fronts are available, from plain plastic laminate through to solid wood frames and panels. Special free standing Island units are available for placing in the centre of larger kitchens. Base units sometimes need work tops and fittings.		A wide range of door and drawer fronts are available, from plain plastic laminate through to solid wood frames and panels. Special free standing Island units are available for placing in the centre of larger kitchens. Base units sometimes need work tops and fittings.
			[[FileWallUnits.gif\|250px\|right]]


			For ease of design and fitting all wall units are of standard sizes.
			These are:-
			* All full height wall units are 720mm high and 290mm deep ''(excluding doors)''.
			* All standard height wall units are 557mm high and 290mm deep ''(excluding doors)''.
			* Unit widths are 300, 400, 500, and 600 all with single door which can be hinged on either the right or left hand side. The double door units are 600, 800, or 1000 wide ''(all sizes are in mm)''.