Design options for a small corner kitchen

A functional room such as a kitchen can stand out for its size and layout. Quite often, it is angular with small dimensions, which will require the owner of the living space to thoroughly approach the issue of practical and convenient arrangement of this room in his home.

According to some experts, the corner layout of the kitchen stands out for its convenience, therefore it is very often used not only in small, but also in large rooms. But when the question of choice does not arise for the owners and they are forced to operate just such a kitchen, plus everything of a rather modest size, it is worth considering in detail its main positive and negative features.

• As a rule, such a room is a triangular work area with a headset and household appliances. As a plus of such a device for a small room, it is worth highlighting the possibility of rational exploitation of corners, which allows you to expand the workspace. In addition, in such rooms, the design is more thought out, thanks to which a functional triangle "stove-refrigerator-sink" is created.

• Most often, compact mini-kitchens stand out from the total mass of their design projects. ergonomics and individuality of design and device. This is due to the use of special rotating systems for storing kitchen appliances and even placing household appliances for corner small kitchen sets. Such non-standard options for doors and cabinets allow you to make the corner kitchen more spacious, which means it is more comfortable to use. As a rule, manufacturers of modern furniture offer a lot of useful modules specifically for small corner kitchens, for example, popular carousel racks or hanging shelves.

• Using the L-shaped furniture project, you can thoroughly approach the issue of zoning this functional room in the dwelling. Most often, the area of ​​the room is divided into a corner dining area and a working area, which are placed on different sides of the kitchen. There is also a design option using a bar counter, which can combine two functions at once - to act as a dining table and a worktop. The U-shaped version involves dividing the kitchen into three zones.

• Corner ready-made or custom-made headsets look many times more attractive than standard options, which allows you to turn even a small room in a small apartment into a decoration of an entire residential building or apartment. Also, corner kitchen options are in demand for dwellings, where, due to a shortage of square meters, studio rooms are created.

But there are drawbacks in such projects, the main ones are discussed below.

• Despite the large selection of design ideas for the layout of such rooms, there may be some inconveniences during the operation of the headset in the area of ​​the joints of countertops and furniture.
• Very often, in a corner kitchen, the usable area under the sink is not taken into account if it is located in the corner.
• Corner headsets cannot be placed in too narrow rooms.Also, problems can arise in rooms with complex layout, where there will be niches or ledges. In this case, the arrangement of the kitchen is possible only with custom-made furniture, which may require more funds.

• Also, among the disadvantages of corner sets, it is worth highlighting the presence of a large number of joints in the furniture, into which moisture will inevitably get during operation, which can cause fungus. Therefore, it is important to entrust the installation to professionals, and it is imperative to use protective ties for the headset.
• The interiors of small-sized corner kitchens for the most part involve the installation of a sink in the corner.

Since not all modern housing and old buildings are distinguished by spacious kitchens, domestic and foreign manufacturers offer many options for kitchen mini-sets, standard models or with the possibility of custom design.

As for the dimensions of furniture, such products are distinguished by cabinets with reduced depth, which allows them to be placed and operated at an angle in a confined space. As a rule, floor modules will be 500-600 mm deep on one side, and a little less on the adjacent wall - 300-450 mm. Or on each side with a shallow depth. A similar size range of the headset will allow you to allocate free space in the room so that the owners can move more comfortably while cooking or eating.

At the same time, swing doors in the headset are usually located at an angle of 45 degrees, but there are popular options with radius or concave sash options. The smallest of the standard kitchen corner sets is a module length of 800 mm for each wall. However, there are also smaller models, which are most often made to order. In most cases, corner fittings are presented in a size range of 1.5 and 2.5 meters.

An individual project of corner furniture will be a little more expensive, but it will allow you to develop an option that will take into account all the features of the room. In addition, in this case, it will be possible to select the depth and other parameters of the modules at your discretion, as well as the height of cabinets and countertops. The last parameter is of great importance in the comfort of using kitchen furniture, since most models have a height for an average person's height - about 70 centimeters, which will be somewhat uncomfortable for people of tall or short stature.

An important issue in the selection of kitchen sets is the type of material that is used to assemble the furniture. This nuance largely determines the operational life of kitchen furniture. As for corner sets, certain types of expensive and budget materials are used today as raw materials for their production.

• Natural wood. Such models are distinguished by their environmental friendliness and high cost, however, from regular contact with moisture, the headsets quickly lose their visual appeal, so the material needs to be treated with protective compounds.

• MDF. This option is notable for its long service life, as well as good strength indicators. The above qualities determine the demand for raw materials for the manufacture of kitchen furniture.

• Chipboard. Recently, this material has been very rarely used for the manufacture of kitchen furniture, since it is distinguished by its sensitivity to moisture, upon contact with which it can seriously deform.In addition, the raw materials are very fragile, but in light of their low cost, such models are still offered by manufacturers in the line of budget modules for corner and small-sized kitchens, for example, for summer cottages.

• Glass. This variety acts as a raw material for the decorative design of headsets. Most often, in the kitchen, doors or shelves are made glass, there are design projects in which countertops and kitchen tables are made glass in kitchens. The material is notable for its ease of maintenance, but it is very easy to damage such a surface when using kitchen appliances.

• Metal alloys. Such raw materials are necessary for the assembly of kitchen modules, and various accessories are usually made of metal. The use of metal parts increases the service life of the furniture, in addition, the raw materials do not require special care products, however, aggressive mechanical stress or household chemicals can adversely affect the appearance and quality of the material in the future.

• Polymer raw materials. Plastic can be of different types, in addition, it is notable for a wide range of colors, which allows you to use the material in the course of individual design of kitchen interiors. Plastic modules have high performance characteristics, in addition, polymer headsets are distinguished by a long service life, therefore they are used not only in residential premises.

There are several ways to place furniture in a small corner kitchen. Today, a number of popular projects stand out, each of which has its own advantages in terms of ergonomics and comfort during operation.

• L-shaped option. The most popular design of corner rooms is suitable even for placing furniture in kitchens up to 6 square meters. A feature of such a project is the ability to compactly install household appliances and cabinets with maximum preservation of the functionality of each item.

• U-shaped layout. It is preferable to choose a similar project for kitchens with an area of ​​more than 6 squares. The placement of furniture in this variant involves the installation of the headset along two opposite walls, connecting the modules perpendicular to each other.

• Kitchen project "with a peninsula"... The essence of this idea of ​​arranging a small room is to install one part of the modules with appliances along the wall, and the remaining cabinets are placed relative to the first line at a right angle. Such a project makes it possible to highlight several zones in the room, which has a positive effect on the design of the home. "Peninsula" can be open or closed.

• Bar counter placement. Quite a popular kitchen design, which can be an addition to the work area or a separate element in the dining area of ​​the room. This option belongs to the ultra-modern ideas for arranging small kitchens. Typically, the stand is used in conjunction with high chairs, which may be inappropriate for families with the elderly or with children.

The layout of corner kitchens also involves solving the issue of the option of using the corner in the room. There are several functional ideas for solving this problem.

• Installation of a sink. If the kitchen modules dock at right angles, then the most common way to use the space is to place a sink there. Its installation can be performed with a slight deviation in any convenient direction at the request of the hostess, and small open or closed cabinets can be hung above the working area, or a dish dryer can be equipped at the top.

• Using a joint for arranging a work surface. This option also stands out for its convenience.As a rule, in such cases, there will be a solid tabletop or a surface consisting of two modules in the corner. In such a project, it is important to take into account the opening angle of the doors in the cabinets in advance. This also applies to the hanging elements of the headset, which can be considered corner-type shelves.

• Installing the hob. In this case, you can use a built-in induction or electric surface or a gas stove. On sale you can find many options for small corner kitchen appliances.

• Using a corner to accommodate accessories. If all functional appliances and fixtures are already installed, then the corner at the junction can act as a small podium for storing useful things in the kitchen, for example, a set with kitchen tools or various jars of spices, detergents, etc.

In this case, it would be more correct to remove the refrigerator from the doorway as much as possible, otherwise it will visually reduce the area of ​​the room. As for the built-in stove or hob, ideally the devices should be located in the working area. This also applies to a washing machine, if one is planned to be installed in the kitchen.

A dining table of any shape should be placed in the opposite corner from the headset; a project with a bar counter is also allowed. For rooms with small dimensions, the idea of ​​placing a table in the center of the room will be unsuccessful. Such a layout will be appropriate only in the case of a combined kitchen-studio with a living room.

If the corner kitchen has an irregular shape, then the design of the room and the suite as a whole will be carried out individually, taking into account the possibility of combining the room with a balcony, if any, as well as the functional use of niches and existing partitions.

According to many interior designers, corner kitchens are considered universal, so their layout and arrangement are possible in any style solution according to the wishes of the owners. The most popular options for today are the following ideas.

• Classic design. This direction involves the use of natural expensive materials for the arrangement - wood, marble and glass. In the classic version, the corner kitchen set will be made with clear lines in pastel colors with a glossy finish or wood carvings. As a rule, kitchen equipment in such an interior will be hidden behind the doors of the modules, due to which the design stands out for its minimalism and laconicism.

• High tech. A modern trend that is perfect for small corner-type living rooms. Such a layout will stand out for its simplicity with minimal or no decor. Most often, for this interior solution, metal, polymer raw materials are used as a material. All shades of gray, red, black, orange are considered the preferred color range.

• Country. Direction with a predominance of wooden structures in the arrangement. In addition to the rather expensive wood, designers also widely use MDF and chipboard facades.

• Eclecticism. A popular solution for small corner kitchens, even 5 meters in area. Most often, furniture in this style direction is placed in an L-shaped version. The advantage of an interior in this style is the possibility of using kitchen sets made of various natural and synthetic materials, as well as combinations of them.

The fundamental issue of arranging corner kitchens is functionality and convenience. Therefore, for furniture suspended modules, it is more correct to use flap-type sashes, which will stand out with a smooth ride during operation. The doors can be horizontally sliding, which will make the interior more modern and distinctive. Also, a rather popular and useful solution will be the use of folding doors on the facade, which will be relevant at the junction of the modules in the corner. Today, designers and manufacturers offer shutters, the raw material for the manufacture of which is plastic or metal.

To expand the functionality of the lower part of the furniture, various newfangled filling options can be used in the kitchen, which are an additional worktop that is very easy to slide out and slide back after use. Narrow lockers for storing bottled liquid foods are also helpful. In addition, as a useful addition, you can use various open-type hooks and shelves that can be attached directly to the wall of the room.

Roof rails, which will add convenience and functionality to any headset, will become an indispensable and useful thing in the kitchen. Also, an important part of the entire interior is lighting, therefore, in the room, in addition to the central lamp, it is necessary to equip the illumination of the working area. The role of lighting devices, depending on the chosen interior style, will be LED lamps, sconces, functional devices on clothespins, and even candelabra and flashlights.

Decorative items are also an integral part of kitchen design.

A small corner kitchen can be functional and cozy even with a minimal area. However, an important nuance during planning will be the choice of a practical headset. Using kitchen modules of small depth, but at the same time with a good height, you can conveniently place all the necessary equipment in them, and take the lower part for built-in household appliances. At the same time, the rich colors of the facade will emphasize the modern decoration.

Corner headsets will be more functional when using closed shelves and cabinets. But in order not to burden the interior with bulky closed modules, you can use combined elements with frosted glass and a pattern, which will give the design a romantic touch.

A small kitchen with a smooth concave corner in the arrangement of the countertop without breaking the modules will be more convenient to use, and the dark wooden facades in contrast to the white household appliances and the table will emphasize the laconicism of the chosen interior.

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