Corner kitchens more accurately characterize the words "compactness, convenience, spaciousness". This is a modern, ergonomic and functional solution for such a room, regardless of its area. Why this is the preferred option for furnishing the kitchen, and what planning details should be considered when choosing a kitchen set, see below.
Distinctive features of corner models, and why it is beneficial to use such furniture
According to the type of layout, it is supposed to place the working area of the kitchen along two adjoining walls. The L-shaped kitchen set is suitable for rooms with any size and shape, regardless of the interior and architectural solutions. The only exception is narrow rooms resembling a corridor. An elongated kitchen looks more attractive with a linear set placed along one of the walls.
The benefits of this type of kitchen arrangement
Why this furnishing option is better:
- When using an L-shaped kitchen set for the kitchen, you use the area of \u200b\u200ba corner that was not fully exploited before.
- The kitchen will become more spacious and ergonomic. Equipmenta multi-tiered carousel will allow you to keep pots and pans in one cabinet (on the upper or lower tier), compactly placing them in niches. The front of the module with a retractable design is foldable, which makes it easy to open and close the doors.
- It is easy to install large household appliances under the countertop: washing machine and dishwasher.
- The possibility of arranging a functional sink area in the corner is another feature of the corner kitchen.
This arrangement of the sink is convenient because:
- main location of sewer risers - corner;
- it is more convenient to connect the washing machine, especially if it is located next to the sink, as the pipes and siphon will fit comfortably in the farthest, inaccessible part of the corner;
- availability of a choice of a sink with a deep volumetric bowl when placed in a corner.
L-shaped kitchen zoning ideas
Zoning ideas are easily implemented when using an L-shaped design kitchen set for furnishing: a kitchen is compactly located in one corner, a full-fledged dining room is in the other. With this layout, there is also room for a zone divider, for example, a bar counter that successfully complements the interior. This is not only a decorative element of the kitchen arrangement, but also an additional work or dining space, suggesting the possibility of storing small household appliances or utensils under the countertop.
L-shaped kitchen looks attractive, especially when the design is dominated by lightkitchen cabinet colors. A variant of the classic headset of the form described above looks organically in the interior of a modern room. Such furniture can be placed in a corner or form a perpendicular with one of the walls, which allows for more practical use of the tabletop surface.
Corner Kitchen Features
The corner is the central element of the kitchen set. Thanks to modern technology, the interior space is optimally used without being left unused. A number of features of an L-like solution include:
- compact placement along two blank walls;
- extreme lower cabinets and upper modules are made open - with shelves and rounded corners, and sharp corners are removed from the table top of the lowermost module;
- special design of the top corner cabinet, presented as a shelf between two regular cabinets.
Planning an L-shaped kitchen
If you want an ergonomic full-fledged space - use the advice of experts:
- Start your project by placing the hob, sink, refrigerator. Determine the mounting locations of the three main elements for arranging functional areas.
- If you want to preserve natural light in the kitchen, place one wing of the kitchen set along the wall with the window. When using this design, the space is not cluttered, it looks original and expressive.
- Do not break the countertop into blocks by separating them with cabinets - leave it long (up to 250 cm).
- Consider in advance the features of sealing joints in those options for countertops that consist of several parts.
- Order a kitchen set with one side larger than 400 cm (if possible). This will allow you to make the most efficient use of the space allotted for the working area.
- Fill your kitchen with multi-level light. Of the best options - the general lighting of the room with the addition of ceiling lights in tandem with lighting to match the design style of the kitchen set.
Some decorating tips
In a small or poorly lit room, it is desirable to finish in light colors that visually enlarge the space. A great option is a glossy finish that looks expensive and does not require special care. For a small kitchen, an alder-colored kitchen set is suitable.
The mosaic-trimmed apron at the working area of the kitchen looks interesting. This is a kind of unobtrusive room decor, characterized by practicality. Take care of the harmonious finishing of the working apron with tiles, mosaics, plaster. Choose the material that in your case will be the most practical. If the kitchen in the house is arranged purely symbolically, and you spend little time at home, pay more attention to aesthetics, but if you like to eat at home and only food cooked by yourself, you plan not to get out of the kitchen like a desperate housewife, only the option of tiling is suitable for you. Which one - decide for yourself.
Do not try to construct a kitchen set with your own hands ifyou are not an expert in this area. There is a lot of work here, and hanging facade doors for a beginner can cause difficulties, due to which the design will turn out to be skewed. Doubting your abilities, put the matter in the hands of a master or designer.
Pay attention to the sink placed in the corner. The working area in this place should be particularly well lit. A convenient and practical solution - built-in lamps in wall cabinets.
L-shaped furniture options
Designers often mention that the corner kitchen layout is the most common, because it is considered to be a universal option for arranging a room. But still, some types of kitchen interiors with a corner placement of a white kitchen set do not match at all. Therefore, going downhill, many owners of small apartments order just such furniture, making the biggest mistake in the arrangement of the premises.
An exact example is the furnishing of a narrow long room. Why mount corner kitchen furniture when there is more than enough space to install a linear unit, if a full-fledged set does not fit in, you can resort to parallel planning - placing furniture along two walls located opposite each other. This is a good option for rational arrangement of space.
In itself, kitchen furniture with a corner layout has distinctive features, therefore it is customary to distinguish several types of L-shaped small kitchen sets. Explore them in more detail.
Standard
Designs,traditionally placed along two adjoining walls. Such furniture:
- suitable for arranging both small and large kitchens;
- belongs to the average price category;
- easy to use;
- easy to install.
This furnishing option is also suitable for a combined kitchen, regardless of its configuration and area. In both cases, it looks perfect.
With bar counter
Most often this is a U-shaped version of a kitchen set with an extension in the form of a bar at the other end. This is a rather specific layout option that is by no means suitable for every room, but looks great in a large and spacious room, as well as in a small one, but with some reservations:
- If there is no full dining area.
- With a wide entrance to the kitchen, like in a studio apartment or smart home.
Remember: Lack of space can make a small kitchen area look cluttered with this furniture layout, so as much as you might want a breakfast bar, this design is best left out in some cases.
With the peninsula
This interesting design, unlike the previous version, is adjacent to the wall with only one side. The other, forming a right angle with the surface, is mounted perpendicularly. This is how an “island” is formed, outwardly similar to a bar counter.
For small rooms Khrushchevsuch a type of furniture is not suitable, as it is designed for installation in large spacious kitchens. The attached island fills the space, so there is no room left for arranging other functional areas. Although the countertop is often used as a place for dining, setting comfortable chairs on its end side. But a corner kitchen set with a protruding part is a real find for a large room. Here he plays the role of a zonal space divider, dividing the kitchen into a dining and working corner.
The furniture model performs three important functions:
- Arrangement of an ergonomic functional triangle that is easy to use.
- Zoning.
- Bar counter, the surface of which is easily transformed by mounting a small add-on on it with a separately adjoining countertop, masking everything that happens on the working surface of the island from the kitchen side.
Features headset with window space
When talking about design, and not just the L-shaped layout of a small kitchen set, the first thing you think about is the presence of a window and options for how to beat this space. In a way, this is a problem, but not the presence of the window itself, but the window sill, which does not allow you to plan the furniture the way you want. And the desire is manifested in the arrangement of space under the countertop.
The main problem is the height of the window sill, the installation level of which is far from the norms for installing a standard surface. The only way out– lift it, which leads to a complete replacement of the window and installation of a structure that meets the requirements. Setting and executing a task entails additional time and financial costs. Now the window will be smaller due to the fact that the lower level is raised. To fill the kitchen with light, choose furniture in light colors, such as a white kitchen set.
In general, there is something to choose from. You just have to decide on the type of construction and the idea of arranging a kitchen in a house or apartment. Remember that the choice of a headset must be conscious, and all the pros and cons must be carefully weighed. Solving such a difficult task, it is important to correlate the dimensions of the room and the furniture that you intend to buy. Only then make your final decision.
After studying the material, it becomes clear that corner kitchen sets are different, and the choice depends only on the individual preferences and requirements of each customer.
