The kitchen is the most functional room in any home, but it is also sometimes the smallest. If the kitchen area is limited, then the owners face a problem - how to fit everything necessary into a small space. Corner cabinets can help partially solve this problem. Such options for sets are very popular on the market today, which is easily explained by their numerous advantages.
What is the secret of the popularity of such headsets? Let's consider their main advantages.
- Maximally efficient use of space. In normal conditions, the corners of the room are not used.
With the help of a corner cabinet, you can make every square meter of the room useful. - Capacity. Corner furniture, if designed correctly, is very roomy.
It can be used to store equipment, utensils and accessories. - Compactness. Despite its large capacity, the corner set has small dimensions.
Visually it does not look bulky. - Aesthetics. Beautiful corner design always brings harmony and coziness to the interior.
As you can see, there are many advantages to this interior design solution.
Among the disadvantages is the high cost. Such furniture is usually made to order and is more expensive than standard sets. Another disadvantage of corner cabinets is some inconvenience when working. Cooking in such a kitchen for several people at the same time will not be so comfortable.
Content
- Types of corner furniture
- How to choose the right material?
- How to choose the right furniture in a store?
- Dimensions
- What style is appropriate for corner furniture?
- Corner furniture in the interior of a small kitchen
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Types of corner furniture
Corner wardrobes | |
Classification feature | Types |
By location: | Floor, wall-mounted, tall case |
By functionality: | Sink cabinet, cabinet with shelves, cabinet with drawers, section for built-in appliances, etc. |
By material of manufacture: | Chipboard, MDF, wood, glass, metal |
As you can see from the table, there are quite a few varieties of corner kitchen cabinets. Let's consider each type in more detail.
The location is obvious – the cabinet can either be placed on the floor or hung on the wall. It is no secret that floor cabinets are a mandatory element of the furniture. They can be used to store detergents, appliances or utensils. Sometimes a washing machine, freezer or sink is built into a floor cabinet. Wall cabinets are used at will. However, it is worth noting that they allow you to save a lot of space. They are convenient for storing food, spices and dishes.
According to their functional purpose, corner cabinets can be part of a sink, appliances and have various contents. All functions of the furniture must be provided in advance, even at the manufacturing stage.
Corner cabinets are also divided into types based on the material used to make them. Natural wood is often used for floor cabinets, wall-mounted units can be made of glass, and some models also include metal parts. Which material is best to choose, we will consider below.
How to choose the right material?
As noted above, the following materials are mainly used to make kitchen furniture: wood, laminated chipboard, MDF, glass and metal. When choosing a material, it is important to consider several aspects.
- Budget. Chipboard, metal and MDF are relatively inexpensive materials.
Not every family can afford wood and glass. - Purpose of the cabinet. If the cabinet will be used under the sink, it is better to give preference to natural wood. After special treatment, the wood will be able to serve for a long time even in conditions of high humidity.
The wall cabinet can be made of glass, for example, if it will be used to store beautiful dishes. - The style direction of the room design. Any furniture should match the overall style of the room.
The material chosen to create the cabinets should echo the rest of the design details.
How to choose the right furniture in a store?
When choosing kitchen furniture, it is important to consider several criteria: the size of the kitchen cabinets, the material of manufacture, the cost, the quality of the fittings. The products must be durable, stylish, reliable and multifunctional. Many experts agree that it is not worth buying ready-made corner sets.
Dimensions
It is no secret that custom-made furniture is not a cheap pleasure. If such a service is beyond your means, then you need to rely on the options available in stores. Manufacturers offer standard sizes of kitchen cabinets.
As a rule, panels with a thickness of 18 to 25 cm are used for furniture production. The depth of standard wall cabinets is 40 cm, and their dimensions are 60x60. Lower corner cabinets have a depth of 55 cm, a tabletop width of 60 cm, and dimensions of 90x90.
What style is appropriate for corner furniture?
Stylish corner cabinets will perfectly fit into any style direction of the kitchen. They can be used in the following styles: Provence, fusion, classic, modern, minimalism, retro, baroque and others. The most important thing is to adhere to the correct aspects in the manufacture of furniture. Color, ornament, material, shape, pattern - all this should meet the characteristics of the chosen direction.
Corner furniture in the interior of a small kitchen
The main problem of modern kitchens is the lack of square meters. Many apartment owners solve this problem by combining two rooms - the living room and the kitchen itself. However, to solve this problem, it is not necessary to demolish a wall or make any drastic changes. It is enough to choose the furniture and its contents wisely. In particular, a functional corner cabinet can be an excellent solution. It will allow you to hide all the kitchen utensils and solve the problem of lack of free space.
In order for such cabinets to fit into the interior of the room, special attention should be paid to their decor. The color, shape and pattern on the doors should be in harmony with the kitchen interior. However, the attractiveness of the design largely depends not only on the appearance of the furniture, but also on its functionality. The kitchen space should be organized taking into account the smallest details. In particular, the rule of the working triangle should be taken into account. It states that all key kitchen items, i.e. the sink, oven and work surface, should be at arm's length.