Corner kitchen cabinet, features of models and placement rules

Advantages and disadvantages

When choosing the configuration of a kitchen set, you must first of all be guided by the size and shape of the room. In addition, you should take into account the material capabilities and general style of the room.

Compared to straight furniture, a corner kitchen cabinet has many advantages:

ergonomics - making full use of the free corner of the room - the most popular design solution. The convenient design of the corner cabinet will help to rationally arrange the work triangle, consisting of a sink, hob and refrigerator;
versatility - corner cabinets can be used to decorate rooms of various sizes. In a city apartment or in a country house, the corner work area looks harmonious, allowing you to create a cozy homely atmosphere;
various options - a corner-type module can be easily assembled and supplemented with rectilinear elements or divided the room into functional zones using a bar counter. The photo shows the most successful zoning options;
Stylish design - a well-chosen color scheme for corner kitchen units allows you to create different interior styles. White or beige shades of the facade are used to make the room visually more spacious and brighter.

The corner configuration has virtually no disadvantages, however, during the design process it is necessary to take into account some features:

When choosing the necessary piece of furniture, you should think in advance about the system for opening kitchen cabinets. The doors of the hinged module must open in different directions;
furniture installation can become more complicated if there is a non-standard layout. Niches, ledges, and podiums complicate the installation of a corner module; in such cases, it is better to make the furniture to order;
In small rooms, it is recommended to leave the lower shelves open, otherwise the housewife may accidentally hit the corner of the furniture. If opening the hinges of a single-leaf cabinet is inconvenient, it is better to move them to the other side.

Kitchen cabinet storage systems

Now let's figure out what storage systems can be used in the kitchen. Note that they will depend on the size of the kitchen cabinets. Some systems help save a lot of space - owners of small kitchens should first learn about them.

The entire internal contents of cabinets are almost always hidden behind sliding or hinged doors or simply front inserts. Often shelves are made retractable or roll-out.

Now, when planning a kitchen set, you can pre-select the internal contents and storage system for the cabinets. Including you can install:

Baskets. They can be placed, for example, under the sink - they are convenient for storing rags and other means for washing dishes or stoves. Baskets are attached to the inside of the facade or door. Another option is to install a cargo locker;
Carousel shelves. You can install a kind of carousel inside a kitchen cabinet - this is an option to store dishes in different sections and move from one to another by rotating the carousel;
Shelves for bottles. These are special sections for storing glass bottles (often for wine). Moreover, they can even be installed as floor sections.

Kinds

One of the most popular types of kitchen furniture is the L-shaped version. The model became widespread thanks to its spacious storage system. Most often, a sink is inserted into floor cabinets; convenient blind doors allow you to hide all utility lines.

If the corner cabinet in the kitchen has only one door, then the space behind the wall is difficult to fully utilize. In this case, it is recommended to install modern mechanisms; with their help, it is easy to get the necessary item.

The trapezoid cabinet has a unique shape that can fit with any type of furniture. The lower module can easily accommodate a sink and a carousel rotating around its axis.

The upper corner cabinet is suitable for drying dishes; it is best to install it above the sink. The floor and wall-mounted modules must have the same shape and a common style solution. A narrow pencil case is an ideal solution for a small kitchen. In such cabinets you can store dishes, an electric meat grinder or a mixer. Tall pieces of furniture are often used as the most convenient location for built-in appliances.

The corner cabinets of the showcase are decorated with hinged glass doors. This stylish model is designed to store tableware, crystal or decorative items. To provide maximum illumination and highlight the work area above the sink, spectacular LED lighting is installed in the upper cornice.

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Bivalve

With one leaf

Variety of boxes for different purposes

First, let's highlight three groups of drawers in the kitchen, which differ in their functions:

Cabinets with shelves. You can store dishes, food, seasonings on them and simply display accessories to decorate your kitchen space;
Boxes for installation of equipment. They will specifically accommodate household appliances - and for this you will need different sizes for the kitchen;
Drying cabinets. These are special cabinets for drying clothes - they are often installed in kitchens for convenience (in large spaces where there is also a washing machine).

Now let's structure the variety of cabinets according to another principle - by type of design.

Manufacturing materials

A wide variety of materials are used to create the body of kitchen furniture. The main selection criteria are strength, reliability and durability. The most popular options are:

solid wood - a kitchen cabinet made of natural wood will ideally fit into any classic interior. Exclusive furniture made from natural solid wood is distinguished by its environmental friendliness, high-quality fittings, and exquisite design;
Laminated chipboard is a modern material with an affordable price and an impressive laminated surface. A wide color palette allows you to create unique combined facades that can decorate the kitchen;
MDF - in terms of quality and performance characteristics, the material is significantly superior to chipboard, and even natural wood. The furniture can be installed in a kitchen with a relative humidity of up to 80 percent. Sturdy MDF facades can be easily hung on any hinges, without fear that the cabinet doors will quickly fail.

Curved facades are especially popular. The canvas can have an aging effect, beautiful milling, and a moisture-resistant film coating. The photo shows unusually attractive radius sets that highlight the stylish and original interior of the kitchen.

Housewives have special requirements for the quality of the working surface. The tabletop is made of natural or artificial stone, durable plastic, tempered glass. A successful design solution could be finishing the kitchen surface with ceramic tiles to match the laid backsplash.

To create modern interiors, painted facades are often used. Thanks to the special effects of the paint, the surface becomes figurative and acquires unique colors: marble, pearl, mother-of-pearl, chameleon or metallic.

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Shape and size

The corner module is the most functional piece of cabinet furniture; the capacity of the cabinet and its internal contents depend on the correctly chosen shape and size. In the process of creating an individual kitchen sketch, it is better to start the drawing from the lower module. When developing a future kitchen model, the dimensions of the room and the personal preferences of the owners are taken into account. Manufacturers offer cabinets with standard sizes:

wall mounted - the most popular dimensions of the upper corner module are 60x60cm, the optimal depth of the shelves is 30-35 cm;
floor - to create a unified composition, the lower and upper cabinets are made the same width. The height can vary significantly, often reaching 75 cm.

As a rule, a sink is installed in the lower module, so the main place in it is occupied by the pipeline; in addition, a trash can and cleaning products can be placed down. It is better to choose a door based on the type of blinds that opens in folds.

A trapezoid cabinet with a front width of 40 cm is ideal for storing a large amount of household utensils. Manufacturers equip expensive models with a modern carousel device. Functional fittings for corner cabinets are metal or plastic baskets installed on a frame inside the lower module.

The carousel can be of several types:

when the sash opens, the installed mechanisms push out the shelves with household utensils;
metal or plastic baskets are placed inside the module and can be removed from there with a slight movement of the hand.

The carousel has a rotation radius of 360° and can withstand heavy weight for a long time. Large round-shaped items, such as pots, pans or salad containers, are stored on the shelves.

Essential items are placed in the top cabinet. A carousel will help you arrange all your household utensils in the most rational way. It is recommended to place dishes, a tea set, and a set of spices on conveniently retractable shelves.

Principles of organizing space

However, such a varied filling of kitchen cabinets will not make sense if you do not plan the location of individual elements. The following tips will help you do this:

The internal filling of wall kitchen cabinets is designed for lighter utensils than the lower ones. These are more elegant baskets, a drying rack, and shelves with gas lift.
Retractable nets, baskets, and drawers are convenient at the bottom. It is better to leave hinged doors for the top.
Two identical bottle holders on both sides of the stove or built-in appliances are not only convenient (all sauces, butter and other liquids are at hand when cooking), but also harmonious due to symmetry.
The railing above the stove will allow you to organize the storage of spatulas, skimmers, ladle, potholders so that they will always be at hand.
The place of the dish dryer is above the sink, and the trash container is under it. This will make the dishwashing process as productive as possible.

Whatever the filling for kitchen cabinets, it is important to pay attention to its quality. All metal parts must be made of stainless steel. The kitchen is characterized by high humidity. Combined with elevated temperatures, this is a favorable environment for corrosion to occur. High-quality coating of parts is important.

Plastic (baskets and shelves are made from it) is less durable than metal. But it has a variety of colors. It is better to choose parts from it on which light objects will be stored.

Of particular importance is the quality of filling mechanisms for kitchen cabinets. Closers, stoppers, springs must be made reliably. Therefore, such accessories cannot be cheap. It's not worth saving on it.

Selection rules

If the kitchen is small, the best solution would be a corner set. In this case, the arrangement of the working area will be as comfortable and convenient as possible. Experts advise placing an L-shaped configuration along the walls. Cabinets are mounted at the intersection of two walls. This option is most often used in rooms with a larger area.

For the lucky owners of a spacious dining room, it is better to use a peninsula. This is the most spacious type of corner kitchen, allowing you to increase the work surface due to a convenient bar counter.

When choosing a kitchen furniture design, you must first take into account the overall style of the living space. The photo shows elegant cabinets made of natural wood, the surface is decorated with laconic milling.

It should be taken into account that a spectacular carved facade, elegant fittings, and many decorative elements can visually reduce space, so corner models are more suitable for arranging spacious rooms. Stained glass inserts and the lightest possible shades of the facade will help improve the situation a little.

The corner kitchen, designed in a modern style, is distinguished by its severity and laconic forms. Universal furniture can be used to decorate various rooms, regardless of their size. It is better to decorate the surface of the facade with unusually bright, rich shades. The combination of two contrasting shades looks most impressive. The most popular color combinations can be seen in the photo.

Kitchen layout requires a particularly careful approach, so it would be a good idea to get the opinion of experts in this field. If you have free time, you can independently study photos of already completed design projects and, based on the information received, create a sketch of your own kitchen. The corner configuration of the floor and wall cabinets will allow you to make maximum use of all available space and help create the most comfortable conditions while in the kitchen.

Basement in the kitchen

You can buy kitchen cabinets with legs and an additional plinth. It allows you to protect the space under the cabinet from dust and dirt. Plinths are usually made of aluminum, plastic, chipboard or MDF.

For convenience, place wiring or plumbing behind the base. This way, unnecessary elements can be hidden from view, but communication can be used as conveniently as possible.

Keep in mind that when equipping the kitchen with wiring, you should follow safety rules: do not run it across the floor, otherwise it can easily get wet.