Wooden kitchen corners: varieties and recommendations for selection

With the right choice, a kitchen corner can be an excellent solution even for a small room. Modern models are functional, differ in practical design and design. If necessary, they are transformed into a full-fledged sleeping place for guests, become a center of relaxation and communication for the whole family. Description of the main options will help you choose the best option for the price and quality.

When decorating the kitchen, it is important to place the dining group correctly in order to ensure maximum comfort for each family member. If you have free space, you can purchase a small corner. It consists of several elements.

• Dinner table. It can be of any shape, made of wood, plastic, metal, glass. If guests often visit the house, a model with a sliding cover is recommended, which increases the area by 30-50%.

• Compact sofa or folding sofa. Upholstery made of leather or textile becomes the basis for the whole design: it can be bright, with a pattern or embossing, combined with wallpaper or curtains.

• Chairs or stools. They are made of the same material, continuing the style of the kitchen corner. Often, a kit is complemented by a miniature ottoman with soft upholstery.

The most convenient option provides volumetric drawers hidden under the seat of the sofa. They can store things, saving space in cabinets. If you want to “unload” the space, you can purchase folding chairs, equip a corner with a hidden bar for drinks or a bookshelf.

Most often, a soft corner is purchased in the kitchen with fabric, tapestry or jacquard upholstery. It is fully finished with a pleasant to the touch material, which is repeated in the design of a chair or stool. A more practical option is genuine leather or a quality substitute. They are easier to care for by wiping with a damp cloth or washcloth.

For lovers of simplicity and strict lines, kits are more suitable made of natural wood or chipboard with a hard seat and back. Often they are made of natural wood, trying to preserve the beauty of the material, its natural patterns.

Among the new products on the furniture market is a corner with a berth. A built-in mechanism such as a dolphin or a book is mounted in a box under the seat. With a simple movement, the sofa turns into a single bed with a comfortable mattress. This is a great option for a large family who loves to receive guests and takes care of their comfort. But to such a kit more space is required to extend the bed 1.9-2 m.

In shape, designers distinguish several types of corners.

• Linear Recommended for rooms with a minimum area. A compact bench-sofa is installed near one wall, leaving part of the kitchen open. With their help, you can divide the room when planning a studio type, delimiting the kitchen and living area.

• Corner The most common option, consisting of two benches interconnected. By area, they take up little space, filling the corner. A table of any shape can be combined or contrasted in color, have a bright cover made of glass or photo printing.

• Semicircular. Elegant kits are not suitable for small spaces. They are best used to indicate the dining area in a studio-type apartment on a glazed veranda. In combination with a round table, a beautiful set in the modern or classic style is obtained.

For individual orders, designers can create modular system. A sofa in such a corner consists of several seats and poufs, which are joined in different sequences. If necessary, you can expand the dining area or make it more compact, move it under another wall in just a few minutes.

You will have to use the kitchen corner at least twice a day, so you need to carefully approach the choice of material. Among the advantages of natural wood are durability, excellent quality and the ability to tolerate increased humidity in the room. It is better to give preference to products from solid oak or pine:

• they will last for many years without losing their appearance;
• create a unique atmosphere of home comfort;
• at room temperature they exude natural oils that disinfect the room.

Such a wooden corner is best ordered from a trusted craftsman who will take into account all the dimensions of the kitchen. A round or oval table will make the headset more elegant and light, and the straight lines of the back or legs add rigor.

But many owners prefer a budget option from chipboard coated with veneer. Despite the beautiful view and affordable price, a number of problems may arise:

• sometimes veneer is dry due to humidity and temperature;
• chips often occur on the surface of the legs;
• not subject to restoration;
• cheap material can give off harmful fumes.

It is equally important to choose the right material for the upholstery. It’s easy to smudge a sofa over dinner therefore it is necessary to use practical options.

• Velours. Nice texture and beautiful appearance are suitable for decoration in different styles. But the material is impractical, easy to wipe with active use.

• Jacquard. The fabric has a strong weave of several layers of threads, so it is difficult to tear or damage.This is important if the family has pets or curious babies.

• Microfiber. Upholstery fabric is easy to clean with a damp sponge or brush, does not absorb odors. Thanks to different shades, it is easy to create any style, match the curtains with tone.

• Eco leather. An expensive option, practically does not differ from natural material. It has durability, pleasant to the touch. But with abrasion, cracks appear on the surface.

It is better to choose polyurethane foam as a filler. It is more wear-resistant and soft, does not tear and does not crumble, like foam rubber. At the same time, the material is safe for health and can be used in a family with allergies.

Before buying, you need to measure the dining area of ​​the kitchen in order to understand its location, calculate ergonomic parameters and leave 80-90 cm for the passage. Designers recommend leaving the acquisition of a corner in the last turn after the repair is completed. No less relevant are the advice of specialists for buyers.

• For a small kitchen, it is better to purchase sofa models with a spacious drawer for storing small items. Folding chairs or small stools that are easy to clean under the table save space.
• Quality finishes should not have puffs or curved seams.
• It is necessary to ask about the composition of the filler: foam rubber and cotton wool are characterized by a short service life, often get stuck in lumps.
• Quality products are made from solid wood. If finances do not allow, you can choose a model from particleboard. When purchasing, it is better to check the certificates for materials to avoid toxic emissions of glue and formaldehyde.

​​​​​​In a small kitchen, a compact corner can become a real decoration, emphasize the good taste of the owner. Therefore, when choosing it is important to consider the basic colors and shapes present in the interior of the entire apartment. Modern models from pine or oak look stylish and expensive, if you choose smooth lines, expensive upholstery fabrics, add elegant ones in the form of pillows made of velor or velvet.

To design a youth apartment, you can use bright colors. The dining area made of plastic, clear glass and metal stands out for its lush upholstery pattern, which contrasts with the light wall. Red, blue or orange tone sets the mood, stimulates appetite and cheerful communication at the dinner table. The original pillow ornament is perfect for the Mediterranean style.

Classic and modern never go out of style, suitable for people of any age. The most popular option is a combination of a shade of wenge and light wood details that visually expand the room. A bright picture or floral arrangement will enliven the atmosphere. Warm color wallpapers complement the overall style.

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