What are corner cabinets, their pros and cons
Keychains, lockers are a mandatory part of the decor of any apartment. From the whole variety of models, the corner cabinet stands out for its practicality, as well as a convenient form of design, which allows you to maximize the use of space.
Features
Such a thing can be safely called universality, because it successfully fits into the atmosphere of any room: kitchen, living room, nursery, hallway, office, bedroom. Distinctive features of a corner cabinet with shelves:
- significant saving of room space, especially in the case of installation of an integrated structure;
- an organic combination of a neat, compact look with spaciousness;
- the use of various materials in the manufacture. Models made of wood are more expensive, but have a more representative appearance;
- harmonious integration into the premises of non-standard geometry and perfect masking of technical details (pipes, wires / wiring);
- types of corner cabinets, built-in or plasterboard, are selected in the room, taking into account the installation in a specific place. Such models do not imply permutations, and therefore their selection must be treated carefully and thoughtfully.
The main advantage that a corner cabinet made of solid wood has is that it perfectly solves the problem of designing small-sized rooms.
Location options
Depending on the wishes of customers, especially the geometry of the room, you can choose the option of installing furniture: built-in or cabinet. In the first case, the walls, floor and ceiling of the room replace the details of the furniture structure. And only the facade is installed - sliding doors. This option is stationary - the guides are fixed on the floor, ceiling and walls. The main plus of the model is profitability, since funds are spent only on doors and internal content. The main disadvantage of the built-in furniture is that it cannot be rearranged.
Before choosing such a piece of furniture, it must be borne in mind that all surfaces in the room must be perfectly even. In the opposite case, the likelihood of skewing the structure will adversely affect the functioning of the sliding doors.
You can talk about the cabinet version as a full-fledged model of furniture, since there are walls, a ceiling, and a floor. The main advantage of the design is that it can be rearranged. The disadvantage is that such products are most often sold disassembled and it is advisable to use the services of specialists to assemble them.
When choosing options for the location of furniture should also consider its purpose:
- A corner wall cabinet is best for the kitchen. Advantages of the suspended model: the arrangement of furniture on two walls with a common angle gives the room an original look, the area for storing items and products increases significantly, and a “dead” zone is used.A hanging cabinet for storing small items and hygiene items is also conveniently located in the corner of the bathroom;
- The floor version is perfect for creating a cozy atmosphere in living rooms, bedrooms, hallways. When choosing furniture, it is advisable to pay attention to modular systems;
- a corner wardrobe with a chest of drawers will allow not only to accurately place outer and casual clothes, but also to conveniently lay out small things. And thanks to the different arrangement of pieces of furniture, it will be possible to create a cozy, calm atmosphere;
- A corner cupboard with a mezzanine is perfect for storing non-seasonal clothes.
Most often, pine construction is used in kitchen systems. This is primarily due to the modest size of the room and the need for maximum use of space. A corner cabinet for washing is often used as an additional storage place for various utensils or detergents. Since there are many types of sinks, most often the hole in the countertop is cut out for a specific model selected by the buyer.
Shapes and sizes
A variety of options for corner cabinets solves the problem of furnishing small rooms and allows you to visually adjust the size of the room. It is customary to single out the following models:
- triangular - has a large internal volume, ease of manufacture and a very affordable price. Significant dimensions of the area that is taken away from the premises can be considered a minus of the form;
- g-shaped - stands out by the optimal use of the space of the room without significantly reducing its area. Such models, installed at right angles, fit perfectly into the room. A distinctive feature is the ability to select models with different lengths of side elements, which allows you to visually change the geometry of the room. The design decision of such furniture is usually straightforward, so it can be attributed to the economy cabinets corner cabinets;
- trapezoidal - allows you to embody many ideas in the design of the interior, as it is easily combined with other furnishings;
- the five-walled form is the most common due to the ability to accommodate many things. Filling is formed individually. The volume of the model allows you to install hangers for clothes, drawers, racks for shoes;
- diagonal - a similar form of furniture is used if the room has an irregular shape. It is in this case that the diagonal structure can be positioned so that the passage is not cluttered. Most often, such models are made to order;
- the radius model has a semicircular appearance and differs in a non-standard shape. Great for installation in a room decorated in an art deco style, Empire style. Beautiful models with a concave facade are effectively complemented by open shelving with shelves on which decorative trinkets and souvenirs are set. A significant minus is the high price, the complexity of manufacturing and installation (especially S-shaped cabinets):
- concave - when the facade is curved inward, thereby reducing the useful storage space;
- convex - the facade is curved outward, and the storage system is increased;
- wavy - this facade looks very original. It looks like a surface that alternately bends in and out.
It is impossible to determine any norms or standards for the dimensions of furniture. Each manufacturer produces models of certain sizes.The following average statistical parameters of products can be distinguished: height 200-250 cm, depth 50-70 cm, width of each side 70-240 cm.In many ways, the size of the models is determined by their purpose. So, a bar cabinet can have parameters of 200x72x72 cm, and a cabinet for linen at least 220x67x67 cm.
The best option is to order corner cabinets from the array individually.In this case, the furniture will be made of environmentally friendly material and harmoniously fit into the interior of a particular room.
If you don’t want to spend money on expensive models made of natural wood, then you can consider other options for creating a cozy atmosphere in the room. Corner cabinet made of drywall - a budget option to create a design of absolutely any shape, parameters. A distinctive feature - the filling can be very different and can be formed both by portable or removable shelves, and stationary.
Variety of facades
Any furniture located in the room must comply with its style. The design of the corner cabinet determines not only the shape of the product, but also the color and quality of the materials. Of course, the best option is when the shade of the cabinet matches the color of the walls. This is especially important for small rooms - then the furniture becomes visually invisible and does not clutter up the space. Under such an option in a light Scandinavian style fits a corner cabinet made of solid pine.
But often they choose models with interesting and non-standard facades, which sometimes can perform several functions:
- Mirror canvas - visually increases the space of the room, fills it with light. At the request of the customer, the surface of the corner cabinet with glass can be decorated with a frosted pattern or decorated with colored material. Optimal installation options - living room, hallway;
- due to the translucency effect of frosted glass (lacquer), the contents of the cabinet are hidden from view, but it is quite possible to understand where what lies. It is more expedient to choose such facades for a bedroom, a nursery, an office, a kitchen.
- a bright option for the design of the facade is lacobel. In this case, the glass door is covered with a layer of colored varnish from the inside. This technology makes the corner cabinet in the interior an important element in the decor of the room and therefore it is necessary to choose the right shades of varnish or their combination;
- corner cabinets with photo printing will be an excellent decoration not only for the living room, but also for the children's room. It is important to choose the right plot for the painting so that it naturally fits into the interior and does not become a source of irritation over time. As a rule, manufacturers offer photo options, but you can put your own picture;
- MDF and particleboard - the most popular materials that most often draw up cabinets in a classic style for any room. The main advantages are simple care, affordable price, a wide selection of shades that mimic different types of wood (for example, you can choose a corner cabinet wenge milk oak).
When choosing door design options, it is worth paying attention to combined facades. In the manufacture of sashes in such models, various materials are used: glass, chipboard, MDF, plastic, rattan, bamboo.
Manufacturers offer several designs of facades.
- classic - in this case, each cabinet door is made of one material. The best combination is mirror and chipboard / MDV, bamboo;
- geometry - the facade of the door is assembled from rectangles (glass, chipboard, mirror or other). Moreover, the combination of options - the mass. The choice is determined by the customer, or the designer offers ideas;
- diagonal - the plane of the facade is divided by metal profiles, which are fixed in the door frame at an angle. The advantage of such doors is wide possibilities for decoration. Since it is possible not only to combine different materials, but also to customize the profiles;
- sector - a similar "cell-rectangular" method allows each site to be decorated with different materials or to use various surface finishing techniques.
If a corner cabinet is chosen for the situation, mirror furniture should be installed so that it does not stand opposite the bed. Otherwise, over time, this can lead to psychological discomfort.
Filling
Modern storage systems located in furniture may include filling from several different elements:
- shelves are used to place clothes, things, shoes in boxes, suitcases or bags. For the manufacture of wood, metal. Can be stationary or removable;
- boxes are used to store small items, underwear, clothes, bags. Some models are equipped with special dividers that allow you to place different objects (ties, belts, jewelry) in separate sections;
- basket - such an element is not common. However, it must be recognized that things in it are well ventilated, and roller mechanisms provide convenient use of this device;
- barbell - used to place clothes on special shoulders. Depending on the length of things, the appropriate opening under the barbell is selected. It is believed that 140-160 cm is enough for outerwear, and 95-115 cm for skirts, trousers or shirts. The clothes bar can be installed parallel or perpendicular to the back wall of the furniture.
Also, the filling that distinguishes the cabinet corner cabinet is formed by various hooks, which are convenient for placing bags, belts, belts.Modular corner cabinets can optimally furnish a room. Such modern designs fit perfectly into the interior of any room. They are well placed with a table in the kitchen, because they allow you to implement different ideas for arranging objects. If you choose the classic version, then the closet is the corner economy.
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