A kitchen corner is part of the interior design that meets modern trends in interior design. This type of furniture is a functional addition to the standard furniture of the kitchen. It is installed in the corner of the room, serves as a number of seats and acts as an additional place for storing household items. The corner is supplied disassembled, which implies its subsequent assembly on site. In the absence of a qualified specialist, you can assemble a kitchen corner with your own hands.
Varieties
Corners for the kitchen can be made in various variations. Differences of their models from each other are identified by the following signs:
- constructive;
- functional;
- dimensional;
- stylistic.
The design of a separate kitchenette may differ from the designs of other models and depend on the characteristics of the room in which it is installed.
The design parameters determine the ways of connecting the components together, the presence / absence of certain components, a set of components.
The functionality of the corner is a characteristic that allows you to use it with maximum efficiency. A high level of functionality implies the presence of additional storage compartments, shelves, armrests and other elements. The constituent property of this parameter can be attributed to the wear resistance of the housing surface and the soft part used for seats. The higher the degree of stability of such furniture to operational loads, the higher the coefficient of its functionality.
The dimensions of the kitchen corners are determined by the individual parameters of the room. The more free space, the larger the corner can be placed on it. Size criteria are also taken into account when calculating the number of seats sufficient for everyday use.
The best fit of the size with the stated needs allows the manufacture of a corner to order.
The stylistics of corner furniture is determined by the design features of the entire room. When choosing a corner, the following are taken into account: its shape, the presence / absence of straight or curved lines, the color of the body coating, the shades of the soft layer and other characteristics.
The corner made in the High-Tech style will not be combined with the interior, the decoration of which is made on the basis of the basic principles of the modern style. A similar combination scheme is valid for all stylistic trends.
Assembly tool
To assemble a corner in the kitchen, you need a minimal list of tools:
- screwdrivers (flat, cross-shaped);
- hexagonal furniture key;
- masking tape;
- a hammer;
- pliers;
- other related tools.
Screwdrivers are needed for screwing in screws and other screw fasteners.
The design of the corner model may involve fasteners with different slot configurations.
A hex key is required to screw in Eurobolts. These bolts are widely used in furniture design. They have an internal hexagonal slot. In most cases, the desired key is supplied with the corner accessories. To speed up the assembly process, you can use a screwdriver and a bit-nozzle with a hex profile, the size of which corresponds to the same parameters of the stock hex key. The use of power tools allows you to reduce the degree of effort exerted when manually screwing Eurobolts.
The masking tape allows you to fasten the component parts together and hold them in the desired position before the various threaded fasteners are twisted.
It protects the furniture surface from damage that may occur as a result of the tool touching the decorative coating.
The hammer and pliers are used for mounting elements made of particle board. These may be parts of the bottom of the housing or the rear wall. In most cases, fiberboard during the assembly of furniture is fastened with small nails. To hammer them, it is better to use a hammer with a small weight, which will help reduce the load on the pre-humeral muscles and tendons. Pliers help in the removal of damaged nails and other installation and dismantling works.
Features of a particular model of a kitchen corner may necessitate the use of additional tools.
Assembly
Before starting the assembly, it is necessary to inspect and unpack the boxes in which the corner is supplied. On one of the side surfaces of each package must be indicated by its number. Boxes with the same numbers contain parts of the same type.
Inside one of the boxes there should be a diagram on which the assembly order of the corner is displayed. This paper also contains a description of the list of structural components. You must make sure that the parts available are in accordance with the identical names indicated in the diagram. In the absence of any spare parts, you should contact your furniture supplier or purchase them in a specialized store.
To facilitate the assembly process will help grouping the components of the corner. Parts related to the same part of the structure should be placed together.
Next, the assembly of the main elements. Side walls, front and back walls can act in their quality. Compared to other parts, these parts are the most dimensional. Thus, a bunch of parts that make up the main supporting structure.
The parts are interconnected with the help of Eurobolts. When screwing them in, you should be careful and control the tightening force. The cap of the overtightened bolt may damage the outer decorative coating.
It is important to align the bolt holes in the parts with each other. This is necessary for proper assembly of the structure.
The displacement of the holes relative to each other can lead to a violation of the symmetry of the product and adversely affect the quality of the assembly in the final stages.
After the main dimensional parts, additional components are mounted. Their quality may include upholstery elements, armrests, shelves, drawers and others.
On the surface of the parts must be affixed technological marks that determine the location of certain fasteners. It is important to keep the bolts and screws in line with their mounting points. To ensure the best quality in this regard, it is necessary to consult the instructions periodically.
The bar that completes the assembly is pulling all connections to prevent play.
After that, all Eurobolt caps are closed with special plastic plugs, the color of which matches the shade of the furniture block.
Installation
Due to its oversized dimensions, the corner is assembled directly in the kitchen. This will simplify its further installation and preparation for operation.
The kitchen corner should be installed in the corner of the room with the most favorable location. At the same time, it should not touch the wall covering, which will protect them from wear in the places of contact.
See how to assemble a kitchen corner.
