Sizes of kitchen corners

Compactness and functionality are the main criteria for kitchen corners that can solve the problem of footage in kitchens of different sizes. Of course, kitchen corners were not invented yesterday, but today manufacturers surprise us with design, size and additional functions. How to correctly arrange furniture, reasonably beating the size of even a small kitchen area, will help the advice of experts.

What is a kitchenette? First of all, it is a place where the family will not only have breakfast, lunch and dinner, but also receive guests. Therefore, the main requirement for furniture is convenience and functionality.

• Sofa. Usually it is angular, comfortable, and is available in almost every configuration.

• Chairs or stools. They are necessary in any case, however, in some configurations they are absent, therefore they are often purchased separately. Sometimes stools are equipped with storage space for small items, which is very convenient in a small kitchen.

• Table. It can be of any shape, depending on your requirements: round, oval, sometimes triangular. A prerequisite: proportionality with the sofa, otherwise the design will look ridiculous.

• Additional accessories: ottomans, pillows or benches.

There are two types of seats for kitchen corners: soft or semi-soft. The former is more similar to standard couch seats, while the latter is slightly stiffer and resembles chair seats. Having decided to buy the necessary furniture for the kitchen, first of all, you need to decide on the length of the sides of the kitchen corner. The generally accepted standards that buyers and sellers of furniture are guided by are from 140x110 to 140x200 in relation to a rectangular sectional corner.

The height of the furniture also almost always has a standard size: 80-90 cm. Of course, you can choose or order a higher back of the product, then the whole kitchen corner will seem high. If your kitchen area allows you to place more overall furniture, then it is quite logical that a larger kitchen corner will look in it. Custom-sized models can be ordered today without problems, manufacturers will be able to fulfill any option.

The stores offer corners of various sizes, shapes and designs.

• Rectangular 3-section. These corners consist of 2 sofas and a corner insert. All necessary inserts are of different lengths. Analogs of two sections are 2 sofas located corner to corner with each other. Their dimensions are 1000x1000 cm or 1200x1200 cm.

• Square. All sections are the same size, small. This is ideal for a small space.

• Round. Basically larger dimensions than other designs. Suitable for non-standard kitchens.

The kitchen corner is a lifesaver solution for a small kitchen room. The most compact dimensions in this case are 110x110 cm. This design is equipped with many drawers for various little things, where you can also store cereals, potatoes or kitchen towels and napkins, which significantly saves space. In this case, there will be no need to place an additional cabinet on the kitchen area. Everything you need will be at hand.

You can always place more people behind the kitchen corner than on chairs, especially since such a seat is much more comfortable than a simple chair. For example, a sofa depth of 50 centimeters is quite comfortable for vacationers.

In a set of a slightly larger size 850x1500 mm, 1000x1300 or 1100x1600 mm, you can pick up a standard full-fledged dining table. In any case, the dimensions and dimensions can be changed by ordering an individual kitchen corner. Particularly popular is the model made with the letter "G". If you settled on a square shape of furniture, then you need to carefully weigh where the sofa will be installed.

Small corners are produced non-separable or modular. The latter can be used in full construction and separately. If your kitchen is very small, then the manufacturers offer designs without backs, and the pillows included in the kit are attached directly to the wall using special adhesive tape. It is advisable to place the corner at a distance of a meter from the kitchen cabinets.

Of course, models with a berth deserve special attention. This is especially true in a one-room apartment when guests suddenly come to you.

Sleeping corners have a number of undeniable advantages:

• such a model takes up a minimum of space, which significantly saves it;
• with a reasonable arrangement, that is, with the correct turning angle and corner size, you can create a rather stylish design of the kitchen space;
• when buying such furniture, you get a full-fledged sleeping place;
• you can assemble such a furniture corner yourself, it will not be difficult.

If you have chosen a corner with a folding sofa, then remember that its length must be at least 180 cm so that a person can comfortably sit on it.There are models with smaller sizes - 110-140 cm. You also need to take care of the proper seat height - at least 40-50 cm, but the depth should be from 50 to 70 cm.

If the kitchen corner becomes a permanent sleeping place for someone from the household, then it is better to choose a stable set with a durable mechanism and leather seats. If only guests sleep in the kitchen, then you can choose a model with a softer coating. Such corners are also equipped with convenient drawers, the lids of which are the corner seats. They can even store canned jars. True, due to the small footage of the kitchen, you will have to periodically move the table away in order to take everything you need from the drawers.

Convenience and functionality do not always become the criteria for choosing small kitchen corners. It is clear that all this furniture is adapted for eating, so it is important that the seats of the sofa and the backs of the chairs are very comfortable for a long time. Custom sizes and variations of such kits can also turn your small kitchen into a very stylish space. To order such furniture, it is necessary to calculate how many people usually sit at the table, whether it will be convenient for them to approach the corner, whether the kit fits into the overall design of the kitchen.

An important point in this case will be the selection of accessories and textiles in the kitchen. For example, a nautical-style kitchen will make your room look quite unusual. Pillows a la vest will add a twist to the corner in blue and white.

In this option, you can choose bright green seat upholstery, add bouquets. In a small room, you can recreate the illusion of a coupe: a small table and 2 seats, decorated in a minimalist style, are sufficient for this.

If you are the owner of a spacious kitchen, then you can equip a U-shaped corner here, while receiving a fully-fledged area for receiving guests and conducting intimate conversations. By adding a couple of chairs, you can receive a small group of guests here. It is enough to decorate the walls in light colors, even in white, and choose the upholstery of furniture in color or with an unusual pattern of geometric shapes. This will further expand the space, and unusual textiles will add a positive element to the kitchen.

A wood-styled kitchen corner with hard seats will also look good. Various beddings and pillows will be superfluous here, and the corner zone itself will be a temporary "haven" for eating in a large and spacious kitchen.

Many designers recommend placing the kitchen corner by the window opening with a magnificent view of nature.

So, if you decide to decorate your kitchen space with a corner, first decide which size is right for you. Height, length, width are important here. Carefully measure the footage of the room and decide on the place where the corner will be located.

Some owners use a loggia for a kitchen corner, an attached balcony or a bay window, where a sofa can easily fit. The second point is the upholstery of the kit. This element can at the same time spoil the appearance of the kitchen or, conversely, refine it.

• The upholstery fabric can match the design of the curtains in the dining area.
• Upholstery material is presented in a wide range today.If you choose a soft sofa with fabric upholstery, then remember that the most common materials are velor, jacquard, plush or chenille.
• Microfiber with a Teflon coating has proven itself to be a material from which it is easy to wash all stains.
• Short-haired flock is less wear-resistant than microfiber, but also very practical, with a huge range of colors.
• The leather cover is a classic of the genre, it is a durable material, it is easy to care for the leather, but such a corner will fit only into a certain style of kitchen design.
• Eco-leather has been breaking records in popularity for many years, it is a fire-resistant material that visually resembles natural leather, while being much cheaper.
• Both large and miniature kitchen corners will look great with any of the above-mentioned fabric upholstery, the main thing is to skillfully beat the colors with the surrounding design.

The next point is the material from which the kitchen corner is made. It is necessary that both the table and the facings of the sofa and chairs match in texture. It will be nice if the outwardly "wooden" design of your furniture differs in color from the floor. Manufacturers offer the following material options.

• Chipboard. Not a bad budget option, depending on the laminate it can have any color. Of course, chipboard is of lower quality than wood, but visually this coating is very noble, especially if you choose good quality upholstery for it.

• Wood. High-quality, natural and wear-resistant material, however, not a budget option. The most appreciated products are made of beech, pine or birch.

For a small kitchen, it is better to choose a kitchen corner with a table on one leg, this will facilitate the process of "shrinking" around the corner for those present. As you can see, the kitchen corner is able not only to rationally use the footage of the kitchen space, but also to make it a rather stylish and comfortable area for relaxation and meeting with friends.

How to assemble a kitchen corner, see below.