Features of economy-class corner kitchens

The kitchen must meet certain requirements. It should be convenient to cook and comfortably accommodate for a family lunch or dinner with friends. The size of the kitchen and the budget sometimes impose their own requirements on the kitchen set. A good option for a small kitchen is a corner set.

By location in space, kitchens are distinguished:

• straight;
• corner;
• in the shape of the letter P;
• with an "island";
• double row.

By the design of the kitchen, the following can be distinguished.

• Hull - one-piece construction of certain dimensions.
• Modular - consists of individual modules that can be composed in any convenient sequence.
• By individual order. Developed for a specific project. Has individual sizes and designs.

The most popular are modular designs, due to the ability to install various modules in any version. You can choose for any size of the kitchen and for almost any budget.

To reduce the cost, the headset is made not from natural wood, but from budget materials.

• Plastic - affordable option, but will not last long. Kitchen set made of plastic can be matte or glossy. Gloss is easily stained and requires special attention.
• Chipboard (glued shavings) - budget material with sufficient strength. It lends itself well to processing, so you can create various shapes. The main thing is that the ends of the plates are protected by edging tapes, otherwise it will absorb moisture and swell.
• Compressed rubber. Such a headset can have bright and rich colors.
• MDF is an inexpensive material. More flexible than chipboard, therefore it allows you to create furniture with rounded shapes and opens up room for imagination. But less durable.

Tabletops in budget models can be made of chipboard, MDF or artificial stone.

Kitchens made of inexpensive materials will look no worse than expensive ones and will last a long time, the main thing is to give preference to professional performance.

Although mini kitchens are a budget option, they come in a variety of styles. The headset can be easily selected in a suitable design.

• Hi-tech - office style, with a predominance of metal parts and glass.
• Minimalism - simple, no-frills style. Clear straight lines, minimal decor, calm natural tones. Ideal for small spaces: nothing superfluous, just functionality and practicality. With the right approach, it looks strict and elegant.
• Provence - pastel colors, imitation of naturalness in materials. Floral themes are included.
• Japanese style implies smooth lines and shapes. Contains harmony and tranquility. Muted tones prevail.
• Modern - combines all the best from different styles. Opens up scope for creativity, allows you to combine elements from different styles into a single composition.
• Country - the style of home comfort and naturalness. It contains calm tones, natural materials or their imitation. Country house style: simple and cozy.

It is better to choose light shades, since dark colors will visually make a small kitchen even smaller. Small-sized corner set of economy class looks good in the following colors.

• White - is a classic, but rather easily soiled color.
• Light milky shades - beige, cream, vanilla - will create an atmosphere of comfort and tranquility. Combine well with other interior elements.
• Light green or blue. Cold shades visually expand the space and refresh the interior. Can be diluted with accessories in warm colors.
• Intense yellow or orange. A citrus kitchen will add sun and warmth.
• Red shades. Looks great in combination with metallic elements for silver. A spectacular juicy option.

If bright furniture seems too bold step, you can give preference to calm shades, and add colors with bright accessories.

The main plus of a modular kitchen is the ability to arrange modules in any convenient order. There is a certain scheme worked out by practice, but each eventually chooses for himself.

• In the corner, there is usually a cabinet with a sink, and above it is a cupboard. Options with a dryer are possible. An inexpensive sink option is made of stainless steel. There are special corner models. It is convenient to store cleaning products and accessories under the sink.
• Base cabinets for kitchen utensils and food supplies are placed on the sides of the stove. Hanging cabinets are placed above them, designed for light dishes or jars of spices. The plate itself is located depending on the place of connection to communications. The electric version is more mobile than the gas one.
• In accordance with the norms, the distance from the stove to the sink must be at least 1.5 meters.
• The end module can be rounded with open shelves.

The table top of a modular design does not always consist of a single sheet, each module may have its own. In order to prevent crumbs and dirt from getting into the gaps between the tables, special connecting strips are used.

• The most complete use of space. If the kitchen is small, the corner option will allow you to place more functional structures.
• Division of the premises into zones. A kitchen-dining room or a studio apartment must be conditionally divided into zones. A corner kitchen set will perfectly cope with this function and will define the kitchen.
• A small-sized corner kitchen of an economy class is practical and convenient due to its compactness. You do not have to travel long distances from the refrigerator to the stove and sink. The cooking process becomes easier.
• Ready-made modules can be viewed and touched in advance, as opposed to custom-made options.
• Easy to assemble by yourself.

In order for the purchase to please for many years, you need to carefully consider the equipment and calculate everything correctly:

• measure the place for the headset: length, width and height;
• determine the complete set of cabinets: the presence of drawers, dryers, open shelves;
• take into account what household appliances are used in the kitchen and where it is supposed to be located;
• determine the color options for the headset, taking into account the general interior of the kitchen.

It is important to check everything upon delivery.

• A complete set of modules, so that after signing the documents it turns out that the cabinet door is missing.
• Does the delivered furniture match the one selected in the store, do all the modules have the same color scheme, since different batches may have significant differences.
• Workmanship. There should be no chips or scratches, the edging tape should not come off. Particular attention should be paid to checking mirrors and glasses.

• The budget option will allow you to freshen up the interior when funds are limited.
• Despite the relatively low cost, furniture of this class has many color and design options, including natural wood. Allows you to experiment and create an individual style for your kitchen.
• Modular headsets allow you to make various configurations with suitable functionality and can successfully fit into small-sized kitchens.
• Budget options will help to equip not only the kitchen in the house, but also a country house.
• Despite their compactness, the modules are very functional.
• Due to the low cost, the interior can be updated more often.

• The service life of an economy-class headset is significantly less than natural wood furniture.
• The ends are not always well protected, which leads to damage to the furniture.
• There is no moisture-repellent coating, which makes the dampness around the sink damaging to the furniture.
• The materials from which budget furniture is made are not always safe for health. A specific odor may be present.

To minimize the negative aspects, it is worth giving preference to trusted manufacturers and studying the documentation in advance.

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