Features of corner cabinets in the kitchen, their pros and cons
The best option for arranging a small-sized kitchen is considered the L-shaped layout. And the most capacious piece of cabinet furniture is a corner kitchen cabinet, the use of a convenient model allows you to most efficiently equip a small space. Mounted and floor modules located in the corner of the room will help create additional storage space for household utensils.
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Advantages and disadvantages
Choosing the configuration of a kitchen set, you must first be guided by the size and shape of the room. In addition, one should take into account the material possibilities and the general style of the room.
Compared to straight-line furniture, a corner kitchen cabinet has many advantages:
- ergonomics - make full use of the free corner of the room - the most popular design solution. The convenient design of the corner cabinet will help to rationally equip the working triangle, consisting of a sink, hob and refrigerator;
- universality - corner cabinets can be used to decorate rooms of various sizes. In a city apartment or in a country house, the corner work area looks harmonious, allowing you to create a cozy home atmosphere;
- various options - the angular type module is easy to assemble and complement with rectilinear elements or divide the room into functional zones using the bar counter. In the photo - the most successful zoning options;
- stylish design - well-chosen color scheme of corner kitchen sets allows you to create various interior styles. White or beige shades of the facade are used to make the room visually more spacious, lighter.
The angular configuration has practically no drawbacks, but some features must be taken into account in the design process:
- choosing the necessary piece of furniture, you should think over the system of opening kitchen cabinets in advance. The doors of the mounted module must open in different directions;
- installation of furniture can be complicated if there is a non-standard layout. Niches, ledges, podiums complicate the installation of the corner module, in such cases it is better to make furniture to order;
- in small spaces, the lower shelves are recommended to be left open, otherwise the hostess may accidentally hit the corner of the furniture. If it is inconvenient to open the hinges of a single-wing cabinet, it is better to outweigh them on the other side.
Kinds
One of the most popular types of kitchen furniture is the L-shaped option. The model was widely used due to its capacious storage system. Most often, a sink is inserted into the floor cabinets, convenient deaf doors allow you to hide all engineering communications.
If the corner cabinet in the kitchen has only one leaf, then the space outside the wall is difficult to fully utilize. In this case, it is recommended to install modern mechanisms, with their help it is easy to get the necessary item.
The trapezoid cabinet has a unique shape that can fit into any kind of furniture. A sink and a carousel rotating around its axis can easily fit in the lower module.
The upper corner cupboard is suitable for drying dishes, it is most advisable to install it above the sink. The floor and wall modules must have the same shape, a common style solution. A narrow pencil case is the perfect solution for a small kitchen. In such cabinets you can store dishes, an electric meat grinder or mixer. Tall pieces of furniture are often used as the most convenient location for built-in appliances.
Corner display cabinets are decorated with oar glass doors. The stylish model is designed to store tableware, crystal or decor items. To maximize the light and highlight the working area above the sink, a spectacular LED backlight is installed in the upper cornice.
Materials of manufacture
A wide variety of materials are used to create the cabinet of kitchen furniture. The main selection criterion is considered to be strength, reliability and durability. The most popular options are:
- solid wood - a cupboard for the kitchen made of natural wood, any classic interior will fit perfectly. Exclusive furniture from the natural array compares favorably with environmental friendliness, high-quality fittings, sophisticated design;
- Chipboard - modern material has a reasonable price, a spectacular laminated surface. A wide color palette allows you to create unique combined facades that can become a decoration of the kitchen;
- MDF - in terms of quality and operational characteristics, the material significantly exceeds chipboard, and even natural wood. Furniture can be installed in a kitchen with relative humidity up to 80 percent. Strong MDF facades can be easily hung on any hinges without fear that the cabinet doors will quickly fail.
Bent facades are especially popular. The canvas may have an aging effect, beautiful milling, moisture-resistant film coating. The photo shows unusually attractive radius headsets that emphasize the stylish and original interior of the kitchen.
The quality of the working surface of the hostess have special requirements. The table top is made of natural or artificial stone, durable plastic, tempered glass. A successful design decision may be to finish the kitchen surface with ceramic tiles to match the laid apron.
Painted facades are often used to create modern interiors. Thanks to the special effects of the paint, the surface becomes shaped and acquires unique colors: marble, pearls, mother of pearl, chameleon or metallic.
Shape and size
The corner module refers to the most functional piece of furniture, the cabinet’s capacity and its internal content depend on the correctly selected shape and size. In the process of creating an individual sketch of the kitchen, it is better to start the drawing from the bottom module. When developing a future kitchen model, the dimensions of the room and the personal preferences of the owners are taken into account. Manufacturers offer cabinets that have standard sizes:
- hinged - the most popular dimensions of the upper corner module are 60x60cm, the optimal shelf depth is 30-35 cm;
- floor - to create a single composition, the lower and upper cabinet are made the same width. The height can be significantly different, often reaches 75 cm.
As a rule, a sink is installed in the lower module, so the main place in it is occupied by the pipeline, in addition, you can put a bin, cleaners down.It is better to choose a door by the type of blinds that opens with folds.
A cabinet - a trapezoid with a facade width of 40 cm - is ideal for storing a large number of household utensils. Manufacturers equip expensive models with a modern carousel device. Functional fittings for corner cabinets are metal or plastic baskets mounted on a skeleton inside the lower module.
A carousel can be of several types:
- during the opening of the sash, the installed mechanisms push out the shelves with household utensils;
- metal or plastic baskets are placed inside the module, get out with a flick of the wrist.
The carousel has a rotation radius of 360 °, capable of withstanding heavy weight for a long time. On the shelves store dimensional objects of rounded shape, such as pots, pans or containers for salads.
In the upper cabinet put essentials. The most rational arrangement of all household utensils will help the carousel. It is recommended to put utensils, a tea service, a set of spices on conveniently extendable shelves.
Selection rules
If the kitchen is small, the best solution would be a corner set. In this case, the device of the working area will be as comfortable and convenient as possible. Specialists advise placing the L-shaped configuration along the walls. Cabinets are mounted at the intersection of two walls. This option is most often used in rooms with a larger area.
It is better for the lucky owners of a spacious dining room to use the peninsula. This is the most capacious type of corner kitchen, allows you to increase the work surface due to the convenient bar counter.
When choosing the design of kitchen furniture, it is necessary first of all to take into account the general style of the living room. The photo shows elegant cabinets made of natural wood, the surface is decorated with laconic milling.
It should be borne in mind that a spectacular carved facade, elegant fittings, many decorative elements are able to visually reduce spaces, so corner models are more suitable for arranging spacious rooms. Stained glass inserts and the most light shades of the facade will help to slightly fix the situation.
The corner kitchen, made in a modern style, is distinguished by severity, laconicism of forms. Universal furniture can be used for arranging various rooms, regardless of their area. The facade surface is best decorated with unusually bright, rich shades. The combination of two contrasting shades looks most impressive. The most popular color combinations can be seen in the photo.
The layout of the kitchen requires a particularly careful approach, so it will not be out of place to find out the opinion of specialists in this field. If you have free time, you can independently study photos of already completed design projects and, based on the information received, create a sketch of your own kitchen. The angular configuration of the floor and wall cabinets will maximize the use of all the free space, help create the most comfortable conditions during your stay in the kitchen.
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