Kitchen furniture is distinguished, first of all, by its functionality. Dimensions, shape, placement - everything is subject to the requirements of ease of use and ergonomics. Radius facades are a more than suitable option that meets these conditions.
Suitable style for small space
Even convinced supporters of classic straight lines in the design of home premises, after seeing a photo of a round kitchen with its smooth lines and lack of corners, can change their tastes.
Softness and roundness of shapes always creates more comfort and peace in any living space. And the flow of lines into each other contributes to the dynamics and harmony of the surrounding environment.
The purpose of the kitchen for preparing food and communicating with the whole family over meals makes it a special room in the house, which should be rationally equipped for convenient and quick cooking.
At the same time, its style, different from other rooms, should be original and relaxing for communication between loved ones in a home environment. No wonder round dining tables for the kitchen have always been a symbol of reconciliation and friendly conversation.
Types of finishing for radius facades
- PVC film
Budget level coverage option. The surface is available in a wide range of colors and shades. The advantages of this option include: resistance to moisture, ease of film application, affordable maintenance, and the surface is easily cleaned of dirt. Disadvantages: relatively short service life, the surface can fade, and with constant exposure to high temperatures, the film can peel off over time.
- Painted surfaces
Special enamel forms a reliable, water-resistant coating, making the facades resistant to exposure to moisture. A rounded kitchen in a studio or an ordinary apartment with a painted set offers a wide range of decor options: regular mirror gloss, mother-of-pearl, patterns, metallic effect, neutral and bright colors are available. The enamel is not afraid of high temperatures, aggressive detergents, does not fade under the influence of UV radiation, and minor mechanical damage is easy to repair.
- Veneering
The use of veneer is a harmonious solution for classic styles, ethnic solutions, Scandinavian, minimalist designs. The surface is practically no different from natural solid wood and looks realistic.
- Acrylic
The decorative coating is applied to the MDF panel to create a straight or corner rounded kitchen (photo) using a special adhesive composition and pressure. The result is a uniform, beautiful surface with a wide range of advantages: high strength and resistance to damage, aesthetics of a gloss or matte finish, environmental friendliness, resistance to fading, aggressive substances, and moisture. Over time, acrylic retains its excellent design and technical properties, which explains the growing popularity of this finishing option.
Small rounded kitchens with acrylic coating, thanks to their uniform gloss, visually enlarge the space and visually expand the boundaries.
Radius facades allow the use of glazing, which serves as an additional decoration and facilitates the design.
Selection of furniture set
New solutions for round kitchen units have been carefully thought out regarding technical details, including the ergonomics of a small space. This furniture set is suitable for country houses and cottages, hotels and small city apartments.
Saving of occupied space occurs due to proper planning and organization of work processes. This makes it quicker and easier to get busy with preparatory activities in food preparation and hygiene.
The sink, countertop and stove are arranged consistently and compactly, so that you can easily plan your actions, having everything you need at hand. The placement of cabinets and shelves is also zoned taking into account compactness and comfort.
General style elements
If the choice, when decorating a kitchen space, falls on ultra-modern technological styles, close to modern or high-tech, then a radius set is more suitable for this than others. In unique designs, it becomes possible to use the latest technical and design discoveries, as well as the most unusual materials and objects.
Additional furnishing details include chandeliers, lamps, household appliances, decorative ornaments, dishes and even a round kitchen hood. When everything is chosen tastefully and harmoniously complements each other, this is a good basis for establishing peace and joy for the inhabitants of the living space.
Materials for creating the structure
Stylish kitchens with rounded facades (photo) are made from multi-layer plywood, chipboard, MDF, laminated chipboard, solid wood.
- Natural wood offers paneled and solid façade options. The array is always popular, especially for rooms in a classical style.
- Laminated chipboard is an inexpensive option, demonstrates good strength indicators, the influence of constantly high humidity has an adverse effect on the properties of the material.
- MDF is used most often - it is the most practical material made from raw materials of natural origin.
Aluminum and stainless steel make durable frames, but they fit only into ultra-modern styles.
Advantages of MDF facades:
- A kitchen with a rounded corner (photo) made of MDF is the optimal solution in terms of cost and quality;
- The high strength of the material ensures that the furniture is resistant to stress;
- Eco-friendly composition: natural raw materials are used, without toxic additives;
- MDF lends itself well to processing, bends, allows you to get concave and curved shapes of different sizes;
- Aesthetic appearance of the material, the ability to use a wide range of finishing options;
- The design is lightweight, yet durable and reliable;
- Resistance to consistently high humidity, which is important for the kitchen.
The design of rounded kitchens (photo) involves the use of a variety of finishes. Which option should I choose?
Mixed furniture shapes
Sometimes a corner round kitchen is not suitable for the area and layout of the house or has only a rounded facade. But if the organization of space allows for the placement of round furniture in the center of the room, then you should buy a round table for the kitchen. Semicircular, round or oval shapes are always more practical than rectangular ones of the same size.
A table that does not have corners can accommodate more people and can accommodate more cutlery. In addition, everyone will see each other and communication will cause less inconvenience. It is also convenient that the round table has no edges and you can leave it without disturbing those sitting next to you.
Types of rounded kitchens: corner, straight, island
- Straight structures are installed along one wall; this option is recommended for large rooms. Concave and curved shapes represent several design options: alternating radius and flat surfaces, creating a wavy line throughout the entire façade.
- Corner kitchens with a rounded facade are characterized by rounded lines and unusual shapes. Can be made with symmetrical and asymmetrical elements.
- A kitchen with a rounded breakfast bar or island is suitable for a studio, loft or open-plan apartment.
To choose an option for yourself, consider the advantages and disadvantages of the room, the color of the facade. A practical option for a modern interior is modular sets.
Sofas and chairs for a round kitchen
The comfort and coziness of the kitchen largely depends on chairs, stools and sofa corners. A stylish semicircular sofa can be a highlight in arranging a dining room. For sofas of this shape, the seat is made in the form of an arc with a strong or weak bend.
When choosing such furniture, you should evaluate the size of the room and its combination with other interior items. It should not only look exclusive, but be practical and comfortable.
There are modular types of sofas that can be disassembled into separate seats for guests and assembled into new compositions. Round chairs, stools, ottomans complement the overall style of the kitchen.
Kitchen furniture design
The appearance of cabinets and cabinets is determined not only by their shape, but also by possible finishing options. The radius surface is not an obstacle for most methods.
- The simplest and most common is PVC film. The latter imitates any materials: wood of any species, plastic of any degree of gloss, stone, including ornamental, and so on. This solution is affordable, but short-lived: PVC film is not very resistant to dampness and temperature changes, so it quickly peels off near the stove and sink.
- Painted facades are much more interesting. Firstly, the enamel used for painting is extremely resistant to water and ultraviolet radiation. Secondly, painted facades provide such a rich range of colors that no other finish can compare with: any shades, any degree of light reflection - from matte and pearl to chameleon effect and super gloss, any color gradient and so on.
Painted sashes have only one drawback: they are not very resistant to mechanical damage. However, this disadvantage is compensated for: a scratch or chip can be painted even with your own hands.
The photo shows painted MDF kitchen facades.
- Veneering. Veneer is sold in the form of sheets with glue applied to the back surface. You can glue veneer to a surface of any shape with your own hands: just place the material on the sash, iron it and heat it so that the glue polymerizes. Veneer allows you to turn ordinary chipboard or MDF into a perfect imitation of expensive wood, and even in combination with unusual shapes: you just need to make the right calculation and purchase a sufficient amount of material.
- Glass inserts. This design technique cannot be implemented with your own hands: silicate glass melts at a very high temperature. You can bend acrylic glass with your own hands, but this also requires some equipment and a mold with an appropriate radius.
A kitchen with radius fronts is an unusual and exceptionally beautiful solution. However, the cost of the project compared to the standard one is on average 20–30% higher when using the same materials.
Decoration for any home
Various and unusual sets with curvilinear, rounded planes of facades can become a spectacular and convenient decoration for any home.
Despite the unusual configuration, they have all the necessary and familiar set of qualities, and in many respects are superior to rectangular furniture.
