Corner cabinet for the kitchen: hanging options, sizes and types of furniture

Advantages of a corner cabinet

A corner cabinet for the kitchen is an excellent alternative to conventional furniture. This type has many advantages. Advantages of a corner kitchen cabinet:

saving space in the room;
compactness;
large capacity;
multifunctionality;
This type of furniture is very versatile.

Among the disadvantages, several factors can be identified: the price may be higher than for ordinary furniture; A corner cabinet in the kitchen will not work if the room has a non-standard layout. In addition, it is more convenient to use regular straight cabinets; the doors do not knock against each other and do not scratch the coating.

Design Features

To prevent the upper and lower corner kitchen cabinet from scratching against each other, it is important to pay attention to the design features - the internal filling and the door mechanism.

Door types:

Hinged (one or two doors attached with hinges, this is the most common type).
Sliding (hinges or wheels are attached to the top and bottom, which when opened ride on a special metal rail; this option is rarely used in kitchen sets).
Folding (the doors consist of parts fastened together; when opened, they fold like an accordion).
Hinged (the door is attached to the base from below; in order for it to open, you need to pull it towards you).

Inside the cabinet (floor or wall), as a rule, shelves are installed, but there are other options.

Internal filling of kitchen corners:

Shelves made of wood, MDF or glass (the most common options).
Grilles made of metal. Most often they are installed in the kitchen in wall corner cabinets designed for storing dishes. At the bottom there is a tray for draining water from the plates.
The carousel is usually made of stainless metal. To get the right thing, you need to spin the carousel.

Another option is grilles on the doors. This way you can save space in your closets. You can put bottles or household chemicals in the grates.

What the structure might look like inside

What types of retractable kitchen elements are there?

Retractable structures work easily and naturally, thanks to advanced mechanisms. When purchasing, you need to pay attention to the material from which the fittings are made, the build quality and trouble-free operation. It is advisable to purchase certified products from familiar brands. In turn, responsible manufacturers of kitchen furniture enter into contracts only with trusted partners.

Drawings of upper and lower corner cabinets

There are two options for corner cabinets - straight (at an angle of 90 degrees) and trapezoidal (an angle of 45 degrees).

If the furniture is at a right angle, then the structure is formed at the junction of two boxes. The basis is the common horizon. The depth of the countertops may vary. For example, tabletops with dimensions of 60x42 cm or 60x60 cm fit well together.

Trapezoidal cabinets consist of straight and radius fronts. The most common option is when the width of the tabletop and facade is 40 cm. The distance from the corner to the module is 84 cm.

Basic tips when choosing

First, let's look at some features of choosing drawers for the kitchen:

The height of the people who will live in the apartment. This will determine what doors can be made, the height of the shelves and many other features;
Convenient arrangement of cabinets. So, for example, it is better to make a trash can next to the sink, and above it you can place a drawer for drying dishes;
Working distance from drawers to table top. Calculate so that the upper-level wall cabinets do not interfere with cooking;
Price. Decide how much you are willing to spend on boxes - and based on this, select the material and company. By the way, at good prices you can choose high-quality kitchen drawers from German manufacturers;
Dimensions of kitchen cabinets. You should roughly calculate what size the cabinets will be so that you can store all your utensils in them. Don’t forget to leave enough free space for other needs: eating, tea corner;
Appliances. You will need to install a dishwasher, oven, refrigerator into the kitchen space - immediately consider which cabinet modules can be placed in them.

How to choose

When choosing any furniture you need to focus on several factors:

room interior;
furniture that you already have;
color palette;
room dimensions.

New furniture should match the color of the old one. You can choose either the same palette, but a different shade, or choose a contrasting color that will look harmonious.

It is important that there is harmony in the interior. If the design of the room is made in the style of minimalism, then in such an environment any piece of furniture in the country style will look strange.

The size of the room is also important. If the room is small, then you will have to buy a small wardrobe.

Color solutions

When choosing a corner cabinet for the kitchen, the color scheme is important. You need to proceed from what shades are used for the kitchen interior.

Pistachio-colored furniture

If the kitchen is made in cold colors, then you should choose furniture with a cold undertone. For example, for a gray room, you can buy black or white cabinets. The same goes for warm colors.

Also, you should not buy furniture in bright acidic shades. Not only do they not go well with most colors, but such a palette puts pressure on the eyes.

An interesting color scheme - the lower corner cabinet is dark in color, and the upper one is light.

For the kitchen it is better to choose neutral warm or cool shades. It is also not recommended to combine many colors with each other.

Manufacturing materials

A wide variety of materials are used to create the body of kitchen furniture. The main selection criteria are strength, reliability and durability. The most popular options are:

solid wood - a kitchen cabinet made of natural wood will ideally fit into any classic interior. Exclusive furniture made from natural solid wood is distinguished by its environmental friendliness, high-quality fittings, and exquisite design;
Laminated chipboard is a modern material with an affordable price and an impressive laminated surface. A wide color palette allows you to create unique combined facades that can decorate the kitchen;
MDF - in terms of quality and performance characteristics, the material is significantly superior to chipboard, and even natural wood. The furniture can be installed in a kitchen with a relative humidity of up to 80 percent. Sturdy MDF facades can be easily hung on any hinges, without fear that the cabinet doors will quickly fail.

Curved facades are especially popular. The canvas can have an aging effect, beautiful milling, and a moisture-resistant film coating. The photo shows unusually attractive radius sets that highlight the stylish and original interior of the kitchen.

Housewives have special requirements for the quality of the working surface. The tabletop is made of natural or artificial stone, durable plastic, tempered glass. A successful design solution could be finishing the kitchen surface with ceramic tiles to match the laid backsplash.

To create modern interiors, painted facades are often used. Thanks to the special effects of the paint, the surface becomes figurative and acquires unique colors: marble, pearl, mother-of-pearl, chameleon or metallic.

Wood

MDF

Chipboard

Interesting options in interior design

You can install corner drawers in the kitchen. They may be small in size, but still comfortable. You can put cutlery, spices or detergents and sponges in them.

Another option is a separate column in the corner. This is a tall and narrow pull-out cabinet in which you can store bottles and cans.

To prevent the doors from hitting each other when opening, you can make the cabinet an accordion. This will require two sashes and hinges. One sash is attached to the cabinet, and the second to the first sash. They open like an accordion.

The column cabinet fits well into the corner set

To save space, you can install a cabinet-cabinet, where a large sink is often installed. In this case, the cabinet is used in a trapezoidal shape; there should be a hole in the tabletop for the sink. In the cabinet itself you can put a trash can or store cleaning supplies.

Hood

Today it is difficult to imagine a modern kitchen without a hood. Therefore, when choosing a corner cabinet for your kitchen, you should think about choosing a hood that can be installed in the corner. The hood will allow you to effectively remove combustion products, evaporation, and various odors. There are a huge variety of models of hoods today, so you can choose the right option. In addition, many manufacturers also have corner models of hoods.

Corner dome hood over a gas stove

At the moment, corner hoods are produced on the basis of popular and time-tested hanging hoods. Among the rare models are those that operate in circulation mode.

For hoods, the main indicator of quality is the quality of the material, as well as the degree of air purification. Today, mainly combined models are presented. And this choice is optimal, because a carbon filter alone cannot provide high-quality cleaning.

At the same time, models that operate in exhaust mode remove polluted air outside the kitchen. But the latter option will require additional and rather complex installation. However, the air will be purified at a high level.

Making a corner wall cabinet with your own hands

A great idea is to create a hanging corner drawer in the kitchen with your own hands. This cabinet consists of two parts - the front and the body. The standard shape and dimensions of a corner module for a kitchen are 60x60 cm. The height is 70-72 cm.

How to make a corner cabinet: