My First Kitchen Design: Feedback on My 3D Prototype Created with Rhino 8

[AlanMattano (Soaring Stars lab)]

@Gustavo_Soares_Silva

Those 2 pictures are photos os renders?

Haha, yes. Was intentionally thx:
The first image is a render inside Rhino perspective as intentional gold (finish),
(using this settings: Sauber C9 in Sony VHS Livery - #48 by theoutside)

While the second is a real, casual photo of the actual space execution (WIP). I still need to install some wall base plinths, kitchen parts, rails, etc to complete the look.

@martynjhogg

push to open can be quite annoying to live with. When you have people standing in the kitchen, they inevitably lean against the units and inadvertently open the drawers! People inevitably end up using their feet to open the lower doors and drawers.

I try to avoid push-to-open mechanisms where possible. The top drawers have handles integrated into the door edge chamfer, so leaning on the furniture won’t accidentally open them. Only the bottom drawers use push-to-open.

@martynjhogg

possibly considering something like the Blum Blumotion push to open drawer runners for example.

Thanks for the brand suggestion! I looked into Blum Blumotion and decided to install them.

@martynjhogg

Selecting the push to open runner requires knowledge of how heavy the drawer contents will be. It can be annoying if you get this wrong or decide to change the weight of the contents of a drawer significantly.

Regarding weight capacity, Blum uses a color-coded system—white, gray, and black—each representing different load capacities. They’re easy to swap if needed. I’m figuring things out as I go. Appreciate the insight!

@martynjhogg

I love the sleek, minimal look of handleless units but if I did it again I would have a simple recessed handle on each unit and save some money on the hardware!

Yeah, the chamfer works well! A bit of extra space for the fingers could improve the feel even more.