Corner headsets for small kitchens

Small kitchens will become a convenient and comfortable place with a reasonable approach to the choice of furniture and equipment. The small-sized room has a number of features that are taken into account when organizing the space for cooking. An interesting solution for the situation would be a corner kitchen set. It occupies a minimum area, gracefully placed along the walls and the most convenient - everything you need will always be at hand.

In tiny kitchens, especially lined with furniture and appliances, there is a danger of hooking and knocking over a thing and even getting injured. You have to squeeze between the lockers and the table, and if, for example, two or three have breakfast, it becomes very crowded. In this case, the output will be small-sized corner kitchens. They have the following advantages:

• with this arrangement of the kitchen unit, the problem of clutter is solved by itself and additional space is freed;
• corner cabinets are economically distributed along the walls and at the same time roomy;
• creates an effective kitchen triangle, which includes a refrigerator, sink and stove;
• allows you to separate the dining part and the place for cooking;
• you can place household appliances, including built-in headsets.

Angular headsets have such disadvantages as:

• different equipment is placed according to safety requirements, for example, do not put a sink and a stove, a sink and a refrigerator near (exception, if it is built-in);
• difficulties may arise with the selection of a corner small-sized kitchen, which is associated with the features of the layout of the apartment: ledges, niches, uneven arrangement of joints; typical headsets may not work here;
• wall cabinets for angular placement is inconvenient to open;
• it is better to choose a corner sink with a smoothed panel design and it is advisable to move it slightly to the left or right of the center of the corner.

For small-sized apartments, every free area area is important. Kitchens here are often small, and even basic furniture has nowhere to put. The question often arises as to which version of the kitchen set is suitable in this case.

For the smallest kitchens, such headsets are the most versatile. The corner and the adjacent walls are occupied, in the center there is quite a lot of free space. On the minimum area there is a maximum of kitchen cabinets and appliances, a small dining table can be cleaned. The compact set allows you to functionally arrange the refrigerator, sink and stove according to the principle of a triangle, so they are more convenient to use during cooking. Both locations are actually mirror images of each other. In the L-shaped headset, the countertop and cabinets are located to the right of the corner zone, and in the L-shaped corner, the cabinets are formed in the opposite direction. And each option is suitable for a certain format.

The U-shaped kitchen is arranged in such a way that kitchen cabinets and appliances are placed on two opposite walls and located between them, so two corners are occupied by the set at once. Often the middle part with a working area is located under the window, such an organization of space is the most successful. One part of the U-shaped kitchen is often a peninsula or a bar. The dining area is usually transferred to another place or to the peninsula. Cabinets are bought shallow, given the size of the room.

The peninsula is a countertop that is installed close to the headset, it can match the style and materials of the main furniture, and also stand out from the interior. This option is well suited for a kitchen-studio and combined with a living room, in which case it visually divides the room into two parts.

This solution is the most common in the interior of small areas, it is often chosen as a dining area. The rack is a stylish design and space saving. And also an additional work surface. She will need chairs with high legs. Chairs for racks are chosen on one support, so the room is less cluttered.

Bar counters are represented by the following varieties:

• partition (suitable for separating parts of the room, may have shelves or cabinets);
• classic (used as a work surface);
• two-level (similar to a bar: glasses and plates are placed on top, and a work surface below);
• island (located in the central part and is separate from the entire headset);
• combined (this is both a dining table and a work surface).

To make a window sill an additional useful place is not a new idea. In a small kitchen with a window, a sink can be placed instead of a window sill. If for some reason this configuration does not suit, then make another surface with a working area, and at the bottom place sections with shelves.

Difficulties arise with a central heating battery. You can install cabinets with shelves near the heater in the following ways:

• put a sink under the window, and with a curbstone mask the radiator itself, making the doors lattice;
• move the battery to another place;
• remove the battery and make a warm floor;
• make a dining table out of the windowsill.

Many are interested in how best to place a refrigerator in a small space. Options may be different. The model of the refrigerator should be compact, and if high, narrow formats are preferred. Of course, if desired, you can fit in a minimal space and a roomy refrigerator. It all depends on the capabilities and desires.

The mini fridge is easy to integrate into one of the floor stands. It is very convenient if the family consists of 1-2 people, and you do not need to make preparations for the winter. In addition, you can purchase a freezer and integrate it into an adjacent cabinet, only sections for storing dishes will have to be moved to the upper cabinets. It is appropriate to place a large refrigerator near the window if the L-shaped kitchen is located on the wall with the front door. A corner pencil case and cabinets from above harmoniously decorate the situation, and the refrigerator fits well into the furniture set. You can place the refrigerator near the entrance, placing it separately from all furniture.

When choosing an angular headset, take into account the following nuances:

• where the sink will be located;
• what size is the sink;
• what is the total area of ​​work surfaces;
• general design of the room.

The sink in the corner kitchen is placed as follows:

• near the window;
• on the corner of the headset;
• in the center;
• on one side around the edge.

Small kitchens are found not only in old houses, but also in modern buildings. The layout of such a room is a certain difficulty. The owners do not seek to clutter up the area, but to make it functional and convenient. Even small kitchens can be equipped as comfortably as possible: all work surfaces and the necessary equipment will literally be at hand. Corner layout is the most suitable format for a small area. Such a set is positioned along the walls, connected to each other by an angle, which makes it possible to efficiently use even limited space. The place on the other hand will remain free, it is convenient to put a table and even a compact sofa with storage compartments.

Possible distribution of the working area, such as:

• a sink placed in the corner of the headset (not necessarily strictly in the middle);
• fridge - from one edge;
• stove - in the opposite direction from it.

The distance between the refrigerator, stove and sink is best done approximately the same. It should not be placed closely, between them there should be a working surface. Sometimes on a small square you can fit a bar, which can replace the table if necessary.

The following elements can be placed on the corner surface:

• washing
• hob
• storage lockers,
• dishwasher dryer,
• work surface.

Today, the following species are found:

• swinging - traditional doors for cramped kitchens are not always suitable;
• lifting - open upwards using a lifting mechanism and are fixed at the desired height;
• folding - the door leaf in the open state extends out and folds with an accordion or a book at one side of the cabinet;
• sliding - the door panel is attached by the upper and lower parts to special rails according to the same principle as in sliding wardrobes;
• jalousie - they are built into the cabinets and the cabinet, they consist of panels connected to each other, open to the side or up, it is convenient to fix at any level.

In addition to the doors, you should carefully arrange and shelves inside the headset sections. For a corner pedestal, a merry-go-round shelf will look nice: no need to bend over and look for the necessary dishes for a long time, and turn the shelf with a slight movement.

The corner headset is most suitable for medium and small areas. Choosing the best option, it should be noted that the furniture should not clutter up the room, but, on the contrary, give the impression of free space and air. To achieve this effect, it is worth considering the following:

• choose a furniture corner preferably with integrated appliances;

• wall cabinets visually fill the entire upper part, it is necessary to give preference to elongated and non-massive structures; swing doors should be replaced with folding or folding;

• hinged open shelves add air and take up less space;

• railing - railings or bars made of steel provide more opportunities to accommodate small things and allow you to optimize the place;

• narrow floor cabinets help to make the room visually higher, high legs on such models will help to clean without difficulty and create the impression of more air from below and above the pencil case;

• medium-sized round table fits well into the dining area, and folding chairs or one-legged stools complement it; a folding folding table attached to the wall is suitable for the closest kitchen;

• Lighting should fall on work surfaces: LED and spotlights built into the cabinets along the entire length will create a visible effect of additional volume; if you place one of the sides of the corner headset along the window, then the lighting will be natural;

• glossy facades headset visually expand the area, such a reflection effect is similar to the ability of mirrors to increase space.

For the kitchen, you can choose a set of a variety of materials and colors. Bright shades of yellow, green, red with a finish of plastic or MDF, with photo printing or wood paneling. The choice depends on the preferences of the owner and the overall interior of the room. Consider the most popular styles.

• Minimalist style It is considered the most modern solution for small areas. Clear and no-frills design in bright colors, the lack of decor fit into the interior and visually increase the space.

• Japanese-style minimalism they are distinguished by natural materials or stylized natural decor: bamboo planks or weaves, frosted glass or antique paper on pull-out panels.Shades of black, white, sand are considered the most traditional, but if you want to add color to the monochrome scale, then red or plum tones will be appropriate.

• Classic version design prefers headsets made of wood or imitation under wooden surfaces. Natural wood, varnished, painted in light shades with carved doors or MDF boards, particleboard with elegant gilded ornaments on the facade equally meet the requirements of the style. It is easy to hide household appliances in the niches of cabinets or to combine them with interior items: lamps, shelves for small things.

• By experimenting with different materials, combining wood, metal and glass in the design, you can get a kitchen in modernist style. The main emphasis is on smooth lines and an original, but restrained decor (from a practical point of view, decorative elements are the loss of free space). The color palette is solid or contrast in a combination of 2-3 tones.

Kitchen furniture is more susceptible to moisture and high temperatures, which is probably why it has to be changed more often. Periodic updating is quite expensive and troublesome. Choosing a set, you can consider the kitchen category of economy class. The lack of excess decor is a feature of such headsets, but for a small room this is just right. At a price this furniture is more affordable, but in function and comfort it is not inferior to expensive counterparts.

A modern kitchen is functional and practical, whatever the style of design and the cost of the headset and equipment. Ease of use comes first. Even a premium headset if unsuccessfully placed will cause discomfort, and an inexpensive set of modules-blocks, correctly entered into the general interior, will serve its owner for more than one year. When deciding on the choice of cuisine, it is best to follow a sense of proportion and a reasonable distribution of objects in the setting.

Modern design meets the needs and desires of each owner, his ideas about convenience and aesthetics.

• Provence style kitchen. The set is light in color with an angled sink and smooth rounding at the end. The L-shaped configuration will fit well into the square. A refrigerator and a wall cabinet can be located elsewhere.

• Kitchen with open top shelves. A modern L-shaped model with a diamond-shaped end and compact cabinets. Some of the upper shelves are open, which gives the impression of a spacious top.

• U-shaped kitchen. A place in the corner zones is occupied by a dryer and household appliances. Near the window is a work surface. The battery is biased to the side. Open shelves do not press on the kitchen space. The fridge and compact dining area were cleaned.

• Kitchen with a breakfast bar. Option with a minibar as a working and dining area. Spacious cabinets and hanging cabinets, a hood hidden in a niche behind the panel. Evenly distributed: washing machine, sink, stove and other equipment.

• The kitchen is in a classic style. This is a U-shaped kitchen in which the windowsill is involved. Gas burners and hood are located in the corner, the oven is standard, the sink is on the edge.

See the next video for an overview of small kitchens.