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 is this 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 profitable to use such furniture
According to the type of layout, it is planned to place the kitchen working area along two adjacent walls. L-shaped kitchen set is suitable for rooms with any size and shape, regardless of interior and architectural design. The only exception is narrow rooms resembling a corridor. An elongated kitchen looks more attractive with a linear set located along one of the walls.
The benefits of this type of kitchen arrangement
Why is this furniture option better:
- When using the L-shaped kitchen set for the kitchen, you use the area of the corner, not fully exploited before.
- The kitchen will become more spacious and ergonomic. Equipping with a multi-tier carousel will allow you to keep pots and pans in one cabinet (on the upper or lower tier), compactly placing them in niches. The facade of the module with a retractable structure is made folding, which simplifies the opening and closing of doors.
- Under the countertop, it is easy to install large-sized household appliances: a washing machine and a dishwasher.
- The possibility of arranging a functional washing zone in the corner is another feature of the corner kitchen.
Such a location of the sink is convenient, as:
- the main location of the sewer risers is the corner;
- it is more convenient to connect the washing machine, especially if it is adjacent to the sink, as the pipes and siphon fit comfortably in the farthest, inaccessible part of the corner;
- the availability of the choice of sinks with a deep volumetric bowl for angular placement.
Ideas for zoning a kitchen with an L-shaped set
Zoning ideas are easily realized when using a L-shaped design for furnishing a kitchen set: in one corner the kitchen is compactly located, in the other - a full dining room. With this layout, there is still room for a zonal separator, for example a bar counter, which successfully complements the interior. This is not only a decorative element in the arrangement of the kitchen, but also an additional working or dining space, suggesting the possibility of storing small household appliances or utensils under the countertop.
The kitchen of the L-shaped layout looks attractive, especially when light colors of the kitchen unit prevail in the design. A variant of the classic headset of the form described above organically looks in the interior of a modern room. Such furniture can be placed in a corner or form a perpendicular from one of the walls, which allows more practical use of the surface of the countertop.
Features of the corner kitchen
The corner is the central element of the kitchen. Thanks to modern technology, the internal space is optimally used without being left idle. A number of features of the G-like solution include:
- compact placement along two blank walls;
- the extreme lower pedestals and the upper modules are formed open - with shelves and rounded corners, and the sharp corners are removed from the tabletop of the extreme lower module;
- special design of the upper corner cabinet, presented in the form of a shelf between two ordinary cabinets.
L-shaped kitchen planning
If you want an ergonomic full space - use the advice of experts:
- Begin drafting a project by placing a hob, sink, and refrigerator. Identify the mounting locations of the three main elements for arranging the functional areas.
- If you want to preserve the 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, separating them with cabinets - leave it long (up to 250 cm).
- Consider in advance the features of sealing joints in those versions of countertops that consist of several parts.
- Order a kitchen unit with dimensions of one of the sides exceeding 400 cm (if possible). This will allow the most efficient use of the space allotted for the working area.
- Fill the kitchen with multi-level light. Of the best options - general room lighting with the addition of ceiling lights in tandem with illumination to the design style of the kitchen set.
Some arrangement tips
In a small or insufficiently lit room, it is advisable to finish in bright colors that visually increase the space. A great option is a glossy finish that looks expensive and does not require special care. For a small kitchen, a kitchen set in alder color is suitable.
The apron trimmed with mosaic 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 finish of the working apron with tiles, mosaics, plasters. Choose the material that is most practical in your case. If the kitchen in the house is set up purely symbolically, and you spend little time at home, pay more attention to aesthetics, but if you like to eat at home and only cook your own food, plan not to get out of the kitchen like a desperate housewife, you will only have the option of tiling . How - decide for yourself.
Do not try to design a kitchen set with your own hands, if you are not an expert in this field. There is a lot of work, and hanging a facade door for a beginner can cause difficulties, because of which the design will be skewed. Doubting your strength, hand over the matter to the hands of a master or designer.
Pay attention to the sink located in the corner. The work area in this place should be especially well lit. Convenient and practical solution - recessed fixtures in hanging cabinets.
L-shaped furniture options
Designers often mention that the angular layout of the kitchen is the most common phenomenon, because it is generally believed that this is a universal option for arranging a room. But still, some types of kitchen interior with angular placement of a white kitchen unit do not combine at all. Therefore, going downhill, many owners of small apartments order exactly such furniture, making the biggest mistake in the process of arranging the room.
An exact example is the furnishings of a narrow, long room. Why install corner kitchen furniture when there is more than enough space to install a linear unit, if a full-fledged suite does not fit, you can resort to a parallel layout - placing furniture along two walls located opposite each other. This is a good option for a rational arrangement of space.
In itself, kitchen furniture with an angular layout has distinctive features, therefore it is customary to distinguish several types of L-shaped small kitchen sets. Learn more about them.
Standard
Structures traditionally located along two adjacent walls. Such furniture:
- suitable for arranging both small-sized and large kitchens;
- refers to the middle price category;
- convenient in operation;
- easy to install.
This type of furniture is also suitable for a combined kitchen, regardless of its configuration and area. And in fact, and in another case, it looks perfect.
With a bar counter
Most often, this is a U-shaped version of the kitchen set with an extension in the form of a bar at the other end. This is a rather specific version of the layout, which is not suitable for every room, but looks great in a large and spacious room, as well as in a small, but with some reservations:
- If a full dining area is missing.
- With a wide entrance to the kitchen, as in a studio apartment or smart home.
Remember: the lack of space can lead to the fact that a small kitchen room with such a layout of furniture looks cluttered, so no matter how you would like to get a bar, in some cases it is better to refuse this design.
With the peninsula
This interesting design, unlike the previous version, is adjacent to the wall with only one side. Another, forming a right angle with the surface, is mounted perpendicularly. This is how an “island” is formed that looks similar to a bar counter.
For small rooms of the Khrushchev type, this type of furniture is not suitable, as it is designed for installation in large spacious kitchens. The attached island fills the space, therefore there is no space left for arranging other functional zones. Although the countertop is often used as a place for lunch, installing comfortable chairs on its front side. But the corner kitchen set with a protruding part is a real find for a large room. Here he plays the role of a zonal separator of space, dividing the kitchen into a dining and working corner.
The furniture model performs three important functions:
- Arrangement of an ergonomic functional triangle, characterized by ease of use.
- Zoning.
- Bar counter, the surface of which is easily transformed by installing a small superstructure on it with a separately adjoining tabletop, masking everything that happens on the working surface of the island from the kitchen side.
Features a headset with window space
Speaking about the design, and not only the L-shaped layout of the small kitchen, 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 windowsill, 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 windowsill, the installation level of which is far from the installation standards for a standard surface. The only way out is to raise it, which leads to a complete replacement of the window and installation of a design that meets the requirements. Setting and completing 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 bright colors, for example, a white kitchen set.
In general, there is what to choose from. You just have to decide on the type of design and the idea of arranging a kitchen in a house or apartment. Remember that the choice of a headset should be conscious, and all the pros and cons should 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 the final decision.
After studying the material, it becomes clear that corner kitchen sets are different, and the question of choice depends only on the individual preferences and requirements of each customer.