The best options plan kitchen corner

corner kitchen set – is the perfect choice for small and medium-sized kitchens: it takes up little space, but the owners have the opportunity to not only install the sink and stove, but also get a convenient work surface and roomy storage space for utensils. Corner kitchen – is a stylish, comfortable and functional solution of the advantages, disadvantages and special features such sets we discuss in this article.

Advantages of the kitchen corner

• With the kitchen corner, you can create a large and ergonomic work space;
• Corner kitchen roomy and rational one of the corners of becoming a fully working area. Often equipped with headset comfortable and roomy drawers and lockers, are very popular so-called « carousel » (rotary elements), they do not take up much space;
• Corner kitchen – a great way of zoning, with the help of the island, or the bar, you can divide the room in the cooking area and dining area;
• Corner kitchen are made in size and taking into account the features of the room;
• Modern designers offer a huge selection of kitchen furniture in different sizes and styles, so that the buyer has the opportunity to complete set on its discretion.

Disadvantages kitchen corner

• Corner kitchen is convenient not all kitchens, especially with respect of rooms with uneven walls and the various projections;
• If the kitchen is small, often placed at the corner of the sink, sometimes owners complain that it is inconvenient to use since very little space;
• Corner suite is appropriate not all kitchens: for example, for the length of the room narrow easier to arrange a conventional set along the opposite wall, or perform a linear layout. Overloading the already small space is not necessary.

Variations plan kitchen corner

1. along two perpendicular walls . The modules are installed along the corner of the kitchen, this is a classic layout that is suitable for large kitchens and rooms for modest size.

2. Kitchen with peninsula . Himself furniture set is located along the longest wall and across the room held a so-called « ». Peninsula This can be a small bar and a roomy cupboard. Conventionally, this divides the kitchen and dining room on the work area, this is a good option for rectangular rooms.

3. U-shaped kitchen. This option is suitable owners of large kitchens, as corner kitchen takes two walls and a bit of space in the center of the room. The bar counter is suitable only in a spacious room, in a small room it will only clutter up the space.

Often a corner suite on the principle of forming an equilateral triangle: fridge, sink and stove must be separated by about the same distance. This is due to the fact that the cooking sequence is as follows: pull out, mine, process and cook (fry, bake, etc.).   If the kitchen is big, it will be better when the stove and refrigerator are on both sides of the angle.

Inside corners headset

Conditionally divided into a kitchen corner suites with direct and oblique angle. In the chamfered corner has its advantages: firstly, better access to all the elements, it does not require special withdrawable or retractable mechanisms. Secondly, beveled modules more spacious, and thirdly, they can be placed near the stove or sink – then access to these pieces of furniture will be free.

Beveled module should not be too deep as to make cleaning the wall above the pedestal will not be easy, and for objects hanging on the wall, have to reach.

The right angle for spacious kitchens, but there are some difficulties with access to internal content. Often, the kitchen is made from two fronts, facing back to back, and « stuffing » equipped with exhaust and roll-out mechanisms. Popular so-called « carousel », in some countries they are called « Lazy Susan ».

Here are a few options:

The issue with the construction and filling module discussed with the manufacturer, but must take into account some of the nuances. Horizontal lines headset may be the same or different levels, in the first case, the desktop is slightly lower than the washing. The width and length of the headset depending on the size of the room, the depth of the cabinets and pedestals mostly standard – 45 cm.

With regard to materials of construction, furniture frame is often made of particle board with laminated surface, the facade of the same – This wood, MDF, aluminum profiles, glass and so on. Comprehensive approach to the choice of material for countertops: often used for its manufacture of chipboard, plastic, steel, natural or artificial stone.

Are more durable, but the shiny elements are not appropriate in every interior. Also practical, natural stone, but it is not cheap, so people prefer decorative artificial counterparts. Impact-resistant glass is also expensive material as to impart strength properties of the glass is treated by special technology. Chipboard and plastic – the cheapest option, but provided a wide enough range of colors.

Do not skimp on accessories: that it affects the functionality and durability of furniture. Steel rails must be present in the baskets and cabinet drawers. Aluminum and plastic fittings is a maximum of 2-3 years. Also it is necessary to attend to the purchase of good closers, hinges must be made of steel. The decorative fittings can choose at their discretion.

How to correctly build the kitchen?

In terms of ergonomics sink located at the corner of – not the most practical option if you have cabinets above it. It is better to move a little to the side and in the corner to make the countertop. Also on sale are cabinets with projection of 20-30 cm, they will be much more convenient to use. Rate and form of cleaning: round not too practical, but save space, rectangular convenient to use.

It is also worth thinking about where to place the stove. If you close the window, then keep in mind that the distance between the hob and the wall must be at least 40 cm. Hood can be located at a height of 65-75 cm from the oven.

Refrigerator can be built as a part of the headset, and to act as a separate entity. If it is a part, he must continue a series of furniture, match the color and style. Located separately from the refrigerator is somewhat out of the picture, however, sales were even corner model, so find the right will not be difficult.

The matter is somewhat complicated, if your kitchen is equipped with all sorts of ledges, corners, beams and bolts. Of course, ventilation shafts, ducts, pipes cool complicate life: in this case, often set « », break is not worth to try all methods to blind the two sides of the angle into one.

The kitchens with angles and protrusions do not need to focus on the abundance of upper modules, or work area will seem heavy and cumbersome. It is better to arrange the closed cabinets on one side of the angle, and on another wall – open shelves, drawing, decoration and so on.

The style and design of the kitchen

Today in the shops is a wide range of furniture, more choice really find customized. The most popular kitchen corner in a minimalist style, classical, country, eclectic. Less well-known styles of baroque, romanticism, Empire, chalets, loft and others.

Carefully consider lighting to corner kitchen looked a winner from all positions. Besides the central lighting fixtures would be good to do, and hidden lighting under wall cabinets, so that the light fell on the working area. You can complement the interior with the help of stylized floor lamps and sconces, located in the upper part of the apron to use ceiling spotlights. The intensity should be selected individually, depending on the tone set. For light and cool colors better to use fluorescent lights, but the warm light will make a note of comfort in the dark sets.

Think carefully about where you will be standing appliances: keep on referring to many devices is not worth – better to take them in cabinets or on shelves. But beautiful or electric food processor quite fit into the interior, and it did not spoil! In any case, the emphasis should be on the beauty of it and the original design of furniture, and then you can « thinned » interior décor and kitchenware!

See also:

• Kitchen with island.
• MUROVANA kitchen