The kitchen is considered the heart of the home for a reason. Here the family unites for a stately meal or for a family council, guests come here and food is prepared daily. The mood of the hostess and household members who gather in the room up to 3-4 times a day depends on how well the space in this room is organized.
A kitchen corner will bring coziness and additional comfort, the dimensions of which are directly related to the dimensions of the room where it should look harmonious. Choosing the right model is not difficult, because modern manufacturers have taken care of a variety of options for every taste and budget.
Kitchen furniture transforms and organizes space
Purchasing furnishings for a responsible place in any home is a matter that requires special attention. Furniture should be primarily functional, so the kitchen corner can perform several functions: a place to eat, an additional work surface, and sometimes be used as a bed if transformation is provided.
Depending onthe interior of the room, an appropriate model is purchased, which must be designed in a uniform style. Small-sized rooms where the owners have placed small corner kitchen sets will only benefit from the installation of a cozy table with comfortable seats. Today, you can easily pick up options that are made in the style of hi-tech or modern, timeless classics and romantic Provence.
Kitchen nook: size matters
Each room is different, so a reasonable hostess strives to make the most of the available space. Manufacturers offer ready-made models that you can choose yourself, based on the area of \u200b\u200bthe room. A kitchen corner can have a variety of sizes, but the most common dimensions are presented in the manufacturers' catalogs:
Total corner height | 80 to 100 cm | ||
Height | seats | 40 to 50 cm | |
Width | 45 to 70 cm | ||
Length | big | 150 to 200 cm | |
smaller | from 110 to 140 cm |
But the buyer is also offered options that differ in the non-standard vision of designers, from which you can choose kitchen furniture that reflects the individuality and taste of the owners.
Which materials to prefer
Based on the wishes of the consumer, today it is not difficult to choose furnishings made from classic and modern materials. Admirers of the classics will find models made of solid wood with carved elements that will add charm to the apartments. Instances from MDF and chipboard will appeal to buyers who value quality combined with affordable cost. But preference should be given to natural materials that will not emit hazardous impurities in the room where food is prepared for the whole family.
The original models, upholstered in fabric, leather, faux leather and eco-leather in a variety of colors, transform the space and create a favorable atmosphere in the kitchen. The kitchen soft corner, the dimensions of which allow the household to accommodate comfortably, can be converted into an extra bed. The developers have provided in some models a transformation mechanism that will help the owners organize a decent overnight stay for guests who stay up after midnight.
The brilliance of the glass top models is a real eye-catcher for fans of ultra-modern spaces.
Shape and equipment
What configuration to choose a kitchenette? The dimensions of the room and furniture must match each other. It is unlikely that a bulky option will give comfort to a small-sized room, just as a compact copy will look lonely in a spacious apartment. Designers offer a varietymodification of products that allow the room to look stylish, corners are widely represented with:
- square, rectangular, oval or round tops;
- niches, shelves, chairs, stools or ottomans, banquettes;
- tables with one, three or four legs.
Depending on the characteristics of the room, benches or sofas, manufacturers produce right-handed or left-handed.
Owners, when purchasing a kitchenette, note the advantages of this piece of furniture:
- it allows you to unite all household members at one table;
- the presence of niches, cabinets or drawers allows you to remove kitchen utensils from your eyes;
- proper furniture placement allows you to divide the space into work and dining areas;
- effective use of available space.