Thanks to the huge variety of headsets, even for the smallest kitchen, you can choose a practical and, most importantly, beautiful model. As practice shows, the most popular are corner furniture walls and this is not without reason, because it is the rational use of corners that makes the kitchen more spacious and functional. But before you head out to choose a brand new headset, it is advisable to get acquainted with practical design tips.
Installing a corner or L-shaped kitchen unit is considered the most versatile and win-win option. Not only are two walls involved at once, and a hard-to-reach corner takes an active part in providing a roomy storage system and even increasing the cutting or working area. And also such an arrangement of furniture allows you to make an ergonomic notorious triangle, in which the refrigerator, sink and stove will be in the field of quick reach, which will facilitate the work of the hostess. But such kitchen furniture must also be correctly selected and installed, so the authors of Novate. Ru have selected 5 design tips that certainly will not allow you to make a mistake in such a responsible matter.
1. Full use of the angle
It often happens that there is a corner set, but there is not much more sense from it than it was before without it. In the far corner, mostly dust and various rubbish accumulates, because it is very difficult to get into it. Therefore, when choosing a modular system, pay special attention to its functionality, because the modern furniture industry has achieved impressive victories in this matter.
It is better to choose cabinets and cabinets with a corner module with fully sliding systems - these can be drawers, multi-storey carousels, pull-out shelves or baskets. They will make it much easier to more efficiently fill the corner space and will help you get the right thing at any time without any problems.
As for the wall-mounted corner cabinets, it is better to change them to open shelves if the kitchen is large or little cooked. It is very beautiful and more "airy", but for obvious reasons it is not very practical. If this option does not suit you at all, then you will have to put up with it and store little-demanded cutlery and equipment in the far corner.
2. Correct geometry of modules
This is a very important question when it comes to practicality and safety. If you plan to put a sink or work area in the corner, then it is better to choose the corner module in the shape of a trapezoid. The downside to which buyers first of all pay attention is that it takes up more space, but a few centimeters of the area do not save anything, but there will be much more practicality and convenience.
The only advice, if you decide to install a sink in this area, does not need to be cut deeply, so as not to wash the dishes with outstretched hands or reach for it, because this will cause constant discomfort.
Important! For such a curbstone, you can choose a trapezoidal sink, which has “wings-dryers”.
Naturally, in such a headset, the wall-mounted corner cabinet should be of the same shape, but this is not a problem, but quite the opposite - it is more roomy. If there is a choice, then give preference to models that have open shelves or the door opens up. In this case, pay special attention to the reliability of the fittings and fastening systems.
3. Saving space due to the width of the headset and its beveled corners
The method of combining the width of the countertop and, accordingly, the depth of the pedestals themselves, has proven itself quite well. With this option, the width of the side where the main cutting and cooking zones will be located should remain standard - 60 cm (if possible), but the width of the second part of the headset can be sacrificed in favor of increasing the space for the dining area and ease of movement.
Another way to facilitate movement and visually relieve the area - the side of the headset, adjacent to the doorway, can be made narrower with a beveled or rounded corner. Of course, pedestals of this configuration will not make the passage wider, but it will become safer, especially if there are children in the house. Moreover, such a design looks quite original in the interior and this is also important, especially for small areas.
4. It is possible to build into a corner kitchen set … a window sill
For tiny spaces, using the windowsill has been a real lifesaver. If earlier the window sill was somehow adapted for household needs, now it is simply built into the general array of the kitchen set, which looks more aesthetically pleasing and more practical to use.
The window sill can be converted into a washing area, although this is very energy and financially costly, and from a technical point of view, it is problematic, because you will have to transfer plumbing communications and install pumps to pump out used water. But, nevertheless, many decide on such risky experiments.
It is more expedient to use this place for a work or dining area. In the first case, the cabinet under the countertop will serve as an additional storage space for kitchen utensils, and in the second, it will save the owners from the problem of allocating space for the dining table. Although such a tiny space will suit only a small family or become a place for a light snack, if you organize a bar counter here.
Important! In order for a corner kitchen with a built-in window sill to look aesthetically pleasing, you need to equalize the height of the window opening with the level of the common countertop. If they do not coincide initially, then you will have to change the glass unit, and these are additional costs and they also need to be taken into account when planning. Also, we must not forget about the organization of ventilation holes in the radiator area, which will ensure the smooth passage of heat during the heating season.
5. Non-standard placement of a corner set in a combined kitchen-living room or kitchen-dining room
If you, fascinated by new trends in the redevelopment of tiny spaces, combined the kitchen with the hallway or living room, creating a kitchen-living room or kitchen-dining room, then you can place a corner furniture set in a very unexpected way.
Modern designers advise to install it not along the perpendicular walls, but in the form of a "peninsula". Thanks to this arrangement, it is possible to achieve separation not only of the space, but also the designation of zones with different functionalities. The resulting "peninsula" can be used both as a cutting table and as a mini-dining area, because it can essentially be a bar counter.
As a rule, when making repairs and "compacting" the space, we try to clean the new furniture from old and not very necessary things, sending them to the balcony instead of the trash can. But this extra junk storage can be done too turn into a cozy corner where it will be pleasant to relax and even work, you just have to decide to get rid of the accumulated old things over the years.