Corner kitchens
Corner kitchens are versatile: they are suitable for small and large rooms and fit into any design. Since this layout is simple in execution and convenient from a practical point of view, it is equally loved by both professional designers and ordinary inhabitants and is often used in decorating kitchens. Angular layout is especially important for small apartments and studios, as it saves a lot of square meters and, if necessary, helps to divide the room into zones.
Corner kitchen: the principle of planning
Any corner kitchen is, in fact, a triangle. With this layout, kitchen appliances and furniture are perpendicular to each other along adjacent walls, forming a free working space in the center. As a rule, the elements of the corner kitchen alternate: first comes the refrigerator, then the working surface, after washing, again the surface, the plate, etc.
If the size of the room allows, then in a large corner kitchen the workspace moves to the center - the so-called "island" becomes.
Variety of styles
The design of the kitchen can be designed absolutely in any of the existing styles - it all depends on the taste of the owners and the general entourage of the apartment or house. Here is a short list of popular design styles.
Classic corner kitchen
For decades, it does not lose its relevance and fits in almost any interior. This style is characterized by wooden elements, quality materials and a noble color palette. In the classical style, it is customary to decorate corner kitchens of medium or large size.
Modern
It is considered the most practical style. It is characterized by laconicism, the use of built-in appliances, restrained colors and emphasis on lighting. Furniture can be from a variety of materials, including relatively inexpensive. It is in the Art Nouveau style that small corner kitchens are created most often, the photos of which you will find below.
Provence
Corner cuisine in the style of Provence has been in the trend for a year now. This style is the embodiment of a woman's dream of a chalet in France. Characteristic features: a light palette( from pistachio to ivory), an abundance of floral motifs, artificially aged furniture, usually white or light blue, ceramic utensils and textiles with frivolous ornamentation.
Country
Perfect for those who want to be closer to nature, but not yet ready for Provence. Almost always this style is chosen by the owners of private houses, but it can harmoniously fit into the apartment space. The main attributes: natural colors, as much wood as possible, textiles made from natural fabrics, wicker and pottery.
High-tech
Corner kitchens in this style adorn the reversals of authoritative magazines about design, because high-tech is the choice of modern self-confident people. It is characterized by the predominance of metal and glass, competent lighting, the latest technical developments and the severity of lines. In the hi-tech style, there are also small corner kitchens organically - photos show this clearly.
Corner kitchens in Scandinavian style
Every second modern corner kitchen is made in Scandinavian style, even if the owners do not know about it. Its obvious advantages are laconic, economical and practical. Scandinavian style is characterized by light muted colors, maximally functional furniture, plenty of light( preferably natural) and white walls.
Decorative elements in the design of the
The design of the corner kitchen can be varied with the help of some decorative elements. Regardless of the overall style, they give the room an interesting and finished look.
Bar counter
Great idea for those who love home parties or are tired of traditional dining tables. In a large kitchen, you can build a separate bar counter, in a small kitchen - make it a continuation of the work surface or window sill.
Glass apron
In our country the glass apron( skinali) is gaining popularity more and more. Using a glass apron in the corner kitchen, you can create your own inscription, pattern or choose a ready-made drawing. And you can just make a transparent tempered glass. Such aprons are made of special glass, so they are very durable.
Additional lighting
Perfect solution for small rooms with a lack of natural light. The backlighting with LED lamps will give the kitchen a cosiness and make the cooking more comfortable.
Corner kitchen design
Corner sets are of three types:
- L-shaped( furniture and equipment are located along 2 walls);
- U-shaped, otherwise - U-shaped( furniture and equipment are located along 3 walls);
- is an "island" form( the working zone is moved to the center).
- The U-shape or "island" form of the headset is more suitable for owners of medium and large kitchens, because there should be at least several meters of free space between parallel sides.
The key moment in designing such a kitchen is a corner. You can arrange it in several ways.
- Use the corner washer. It can be built in the center, in the right or in the left wing. This washing will be especially appropriate in an apartment with corner pipes.
- Dock two pedestals and use the work surface as you like. In the corner, you can put a coffee maker, a toaster, a steamer or a fruit bowl.
- Set the corner sofa - it will make your kitchen cozy and relaxing.
Small corner kitchen: design features of
Not all are happy owners of a spacious kitchen. Sometimes space for design experiments simply does not exist, and in such cases, corner kitchens help out very much. They allow you to effectively use every square meter and place in a tiny room all the necessary equipment.
But you want the kitchen to be not only functional, but also cozy. A few small tricks will help to combine these two qualities.
- Light colors will make the room visually larger, and juicy color accents will add a kitchen to the brightness.
- Mirror surfaces are a classic way to add a few extra square meters to a small room.
- Open shelves add depth space.
- The abundance of light will also be at your fingertips, especially in combination with previous ideas.
- With a proper approach to functionality and beauty, small corner kitchens( photo below) are in no way inferior.