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- Planning your kitchen
- Buying your kitchen
- Appliances and furniture
- Maintenance and care
- Kitchen design tips
- Accessible kitchens
- FAQs
- Kitchen image gallery
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KBSA Consumer Guide
Our FREE guide contains practical advice for consumers who are considering buying a new kitchen, bedroom, bathroom or home office.
Working components
Drawers
Provided you open and close your drawers normally and avoid continual banging, they will provide you with years of satisfactory use.
Made from lacquered metal and varnished, the metal drawers supplied by the majority of high quality manufacturers will bring you the best compromise between convenience and attractive appearance.
Do not overload your drawers; the drawers cannot generally hold a weight exceeding 30 kg. Check with your supplier for specific details.
Hinges
Hinges are constantly used and are hard wearing components. Though no maintenance or lubrication is required, they are sensitive to abnormal movements and if they become unscrewed, re-screw them.
- Do not slam the doors.
- Do not lean on the bottom doors.
- Do not hang on the upper doors.
Most high quality hinges can be adjusted for height, width and depth, as shown in the picture opposite.
