Corner kitchen design
Often, the standard arrangement of a headset in the kitchen is either impossible or boring. In such situations, a beautiful corner furniture set will be an excellent solution. These designs are very popular because they are easy to install and look stylish. Today we will take a closer look at what design options for corner kitchens exist and how they should be chosen correctly.
Variety of shapes
The range of kitchen sets today pleases with a variety. Manufacturers are constantly releasing interesting new items. It is possible to choose the optimal solution for a room of any size and layout. Let's take a closer look at what forms of corner headsets are on sale.
- L-shaped. These are the most popular and widespread kitchen furniture designs. They are usually placed in the space between adjacent walls. Such models are optimal, even if you need to equip a very small, cramped kitchenette. L-shaped headsets come in a huge variety of colors and styles.
- U-shaped. Kitchen sets of this shape are usually placed simultaneously near 3 walls in the room. With the help of such furniture sets, it is possible to visually expand the work surfaces, if necessary. This effect also increases the functionality of the kitchen. But it should be borne in mind that U-shaped headsets take up a lot of free space, especially in comparison with the L-shaped models described above.
U-shaped options can only be successfully placed in a spacious kitchen.
- With a peninsula. These models of kitchen sets are a good solution for studio apartments that are fashionable in our time or just small-sized living areas. Most often people buy kitchens with a rectangular peninsula. They are very easy to use, beautiful, spacious, wide tabletops.
- With an island. Kitchen sets with an island are bought by owners of spacious dwellings. Models with an island are also suitable for those kitchens that are combined with a living room or hall. Such designs take up a lot of free space, but are very comfortable and spacious.
Cooking in the kitchen with this kind of furniture is a pleasure.
- With a bar counter. In such a furniture design, the bar counter is an additional work surface. True, most often they do not cook food on it, but drink coffee or have a snack. In a small apartment, such a detail can play the role of a small dining table. At the base of the counter there is an opportunity to put a comfortable and spacious bedside table with drawers, a wine refrigerator or a minibar.
Corner kitchens differ in other characteristics of the structure. Different headsets have different interior angles. Consider what options for corner kitchens are.
- Right angle. It is recommended to contact such headsets if the room does not differ in large dimensions or the repair budget is very limited. The main disadvantage of these designs is that access to the contents of the corner cabinet is noticeably difficult. Sometimes people resort to installing roll-out, pull-out or revolving shelves, which are much more convenient to use.
- With a beveled corner. The headsets of this design are good in cases where there is a corner sink, there is no dishwasher. It is easiest to get the items you need from the beveled cabinet. The main disadvantage of these models is that the cut corner is more overall than the straight one.
Often these furniture structures look bulky, so they can only be installed in large, not small-sized kitchens.
- With a sink in the corner. Corner kitchens with a sink in the corner are the most common and most common. A sink of the corresponding shape is usually built into a trapezoidal cabinet. If we are talking about a kitchen with a right angle, then a miniature round sink or a rectangular model, but with a pair of bowls, would be the best solution.
There are many more different modifications of kitchen sets. Different designs provide for their own location of the upper cabinets. On sale, you can find options with a pencil case, a built-in stove, additional work surfaces, with shelves on top or upper cabinets built along only one wall.
If you wish, you can pick up both non-standard and unusual designs of different sizes.
Fashionable colors and prints
Corner sets can be chosen for the kitchen, sustained in any palette. In furniture showrooms, you can find both neutral, “calm”, and colorful, bright options. Let's consider several of the most popular and demanded ranges of kitchen sets.
- White. This color of the kitchen set is rightfully recognized as one of the most popular and relevant. Snow-white furniture can visually expand the space, make it fresher and brighter. Even if the white headset is very small, it will look stylish and expensive. Other components of the interior will be combined with such a furniture set, since the snow-white colors can be seamlessly combined with other neighboring colors, forming harmonious, spectacular tandems.
White facades can be either matte or glossy - both options will turn out to be aesthetic and elegant.
- Black. Corner kitchens in black are made less often than in white. This is due to the fact that dark scales seem to many to be depressing, gloomy.However, if you correctly dispose of the black color and beautifully beat it, then as a result you can get a very beautiful and fashionable interior ensemble that does not cause despondency. Black also goes well with other palettes in the interior, so getting an interesting setting is not difficult. It is better not to put black furniture in a small room - it will visually conceal an already modest space.
- Red. Bold, intense and bold. Red kitchens look very expressive, stylish and modern. True, such decisions often look too intrusive and flashy, causing irritation. To a greater extent, this refers to the poisonous red hue. Designers recommend giving preference to quieter shades, such as pinkish or burgundy.
- Beige. A pleasant and calm color that easily coexists with other palettes in the interior. Beige corner kitchens, like white ones, can visually expand the space, make the room brighter and more spacious.
For facades of such colors, the easiest way is to choose the perfect wall decoration.
- Green. Beautiful kitchen sets designed in green colors are also popular today. They look lively, impressive, original. Such options look good both in a panel house and in a studio apartment. If there is a combination of different rooms, then the green set will be very useful.
- Yellow. Kitchen sets made in yellow look positive and attractive. Such furniture sets are most often preferred by cheerful and energetic people who are not afraid of experiments. Often yellow is combined with neutral beige or white.
But it should be borne in mind that over time, the "sunny" shade can get bored and you want to change it.
- Wenge. Corner kitchens in this color are insanely popular. They look expensive and solid. Most often, such designs have matte surfaces. The combination of wenge shade with white or beige (universal colors) looks great. Such furniture fits easily into interiors of various styles.
- Brown. This color is also versatile. The typefaces in these palettes fit easily into many environments. It is easier to match decorations and textiles in the room with brown furniture. In addition, environments with a predominance of these colors become more cozy, hospitable and comfortable for household members.
It can look interesting in the kitchen corner headsets complemented by beautiful prints... Different images can be applied to certain parts of the facade, for example, on the doors of some cabinets. Sometimes prints cover the surfaces of all façade substrates. Beautiful images can be found on the surface of the apron.
Most often chosen for the kitchen unobtrusive natural prints. These can be flowers, butterflies, intricate patterned lines, fruits, berries and other similar things that fit into the decor of the room. It is desirable that the prints have colors that echo the rest of the range in the interior. Then the atmosphere will be more harmonious and balanced.
How to match colors correctly?
The design of the kitchen space should be approached with all responsibility. The room should not cause irritation, excite the emotional state of the household, therefore it is important to correctly combine all colors and shades in the interior.
In no case should the entire kitchen be made in one color, even if it is neutral (for example, beige). The interior will be boring, all the details will merge into one big spot. If the headset and wall decoration are made in the same palette, then it is better to select furniture for a couple of tones darker or lighter... The backsplash and countertops should contrast with the base color of the furniture set.
For example, against the background of a black headset, the work surfaces of beige, cream, light gray or white will look beautiful and organic.
If the corner kitchen set is made in lighter colors, they should be diluted with contrasting palettes of rich, dense shades. For example, a white furniture set will look much more interesting if it is equipped with gray, black, brown or wenge countertops. The same may apply to fittings.
If we are talking about headsets of saturated and bright colors, for example, reds, greens or yellows, then they should be diluted and balanced with calm tones. Beige, white, caramel, cream or universal ivory will do.
It is not uncommon for contrasting colors to collide on the surface of the facades of upper cabinets and lower drawers. Combined palettes are able to emphasize the beauty of furniture, highlight accents. White-red, white-orange, black-white, yellow-white, graphite-orange, gray-green, white-purple tandems are popular today.
Variety of styles of kitchen units
A set for the kitchen must be chosen based not only on its color and material of manufacture, but also on the style. The design of the corner furniture set should harmoniously fit into the environment, not get out of the general ensemble. Let's take a closer look at what features are typical for corner kitchens made in different styles.
- Classic style. For a kitchen made in such a solid style, it is necessary to select the most comfortable corner sets that radiate nobility and solidity. It is advisable to choose high-quality designs from natural materials (expensive wood species). The color scheme should not be too colorful and catchy. In a classic kitchen, furniture sets in pastel shades will look best.
Decorations can take place, but in moderation.
- Modern. Interesting style that many people like. If the interior is designed in this way, the furniture should be brighter, more original, with smooth curly lines. Pompous ornaments in this style are usually not observed. Often in Art Nouveau kitchens, there is no standard table, and if it is present, it has elegant rounded shapes and small dimensions.
- High tech. Contemporary stylistic trend. In such a kitchen, you should have a discreet and laconic set, made in white, black, beige or gray. Furniture structures that use materials such as metal, plastic and glass look best in such environments. The top and bottom of the facades can be either matte or glossy.
- Minimalism. This is also a modern trend, providing for the presence of only the most necessary components in the interior. Corner kitchens for a minimalistic interior should be laconic, restrained. There should be no extra decor. To brighten up the situation, to revive it, you can resort to making bright accents.
- Baroque. Style that exudes wealth, luxury, high cost. Interiors designed in a similar vein should be complemented by beautiful and solid furniture made from elite wood species.
The presence of beautiful carved details, gilding, forged items and even stucco is allowed.
- Provence. A very popular style. Kitchens in this vein look calm, pacifying. In Provencal cuisine, a set made of natural wood will look best. Recommended colors - pastel, with the effect of delicate faded surfaces. Furniture can be supplemented with graceful wooden curls, decorative abrasions, slats, glass inserts can be present. Sometimes certain facades are completely replaced by curtains made of natural, environmentally friendly fabrics. Forged fittings can become an interesting highlight of the Provencal headset.
- Scandinavian style. Interiors in this vein look laconic, solid and practical.Furniture in a Scandinavian kitchen should be simple, roomy and practical. Designers recommend giving preference to light-colored furniture designs. Both the color and texture of the headset should be warm. It is better to avoid unnecessary decorations, carved details, bright prints and patterns, since in the Scandinavian style they will seem inappropriate and ridiculous.
- Loft. This style often turns out to be a real salvation when none of the above could be found. In such interiors, all unsightly things (niche pipes, ledges, brickwork) become a spectacular decor. A loft-style kitchen will look harmonious and stylish if you place a corner set in it, designed in gray, graphite, black or metallic shades. Open beam shelves can be installed at the top.
Household appliances in such an environment can not be hidden.
- Eclecticism. This is the optimal solution for an economy class kitchen. In this style, there are no strict canons and rules; it is allowed to mix different stylistic details and decorations. Almost anyone can fit in here. Facades can be glossy, matte, light, saturated or dark - all options will be good. Sometimes people resort to more daring solutions and assemble kitchens from several different headsets. It is worth mixing various details gradually, so as not to make the interior lurid.
Kitchen set required should harmoniously fit into the composed interior composition. If you cannot decide which set to choose or are afraid to make a mistake, you should contact an experienced designer who can tell you which design headset is best for your home.
Beautiful examples in the interior
Today consumers have the opportunity to choose headsets, embodying absolutely any design ideas. Consider some eye-catching ensembles that feature stylish, corner kitchen options.
A stylish, laconic U-shaped kitchen can combine dark and light colors. So, the facades can be snow-white, and the countertops are dark graphite or black. The stove should be black, and the refrigerator should be white. Such an interesting ensemble will look harmonious against the background of dark walls, decorated with materials that imitate wood. The floor should be covered with red-brown parquet or laminate. The end result is a modern yet discreet and solid kitchen.
In a room where the walls are finished with snow-white materials, and the floor is linoleum or a laminate of creamy milk shades, it will look gorgeous L-shaped set in black with matte surfaces.
It is better to choose chrome-plated fittings and other furniture additions.
Very popular today corner sets that have not angular, but rounded forms of facades. A similar furniture structure in a soft green color can be installed in a small kitchen. For a small area, an L-shaped set with snow-white countertops is ideal. It is better to finish the walls in such a kitchen with light materials, and put cream, beige or pale gray laminate on the floor.
If you want to create a truly original and memorable kitchen interior, you should purchase a solid set of natural wood, painted in dense black. It will not look heavy and depressing if you place it against the background of white-tiled walls. It is advisable to select furniture with brown wood countertops and metal fittings. The floor and ceiling should also be finished with light-colored materials.