Key Components of a Kitchen
We have created an infographic that outlines the key components of your new kitchen to help guide you through the planning for your new kitchen.
A fitted kitchen is made up of a handful of core parts that work together. Understanding what each one does makes planning far easier and helps you build an accurate order. Below is a breakdown of the key components that make up a typical kitchen.
The cabinets
- Base units — floor-standing cabinets, 720mm high and 570mm deep, that carry the worktop and provide your main storage.
- Wall units — hung above the worktop in heights of 575mm, 720mm or 900mm for extra storage.
- Tall and larder units — full-height cabinets (1970mm or 2150mm) for ovens, fridges and pantry storage.
Doors, fronts and hardware
The doors and drawer fronts set the style of your kitchen and are fixed to the cabinet carcasses. They are hung on hinges and finished with handles (or a handleless profile), which together determine how the kitchen looks and feels to use.
Worktops and finishing components
The worktop sits across the base units at around 900mm high to give a durable working surface. The finishing pieces then tie everything together:
- Plinth (kickboard) — conceals the adjustable legs along the floor.
- Cornice and pelmet — finish the tops and bottoms of wall units.
- End panels and filler panels — cover exposed cabinet sides and bridge gaps at walls and appliances.
Ready to bring the components together? Call 02920 007 948 or email info@flatpackkitchens.co.uk, or read our guide to planning your kitchen.
