We select a corner floor cabinet for the kitchen

Any interior begins with a choice of headset. The main task is to rationally fill the area so that it is comfortable and practical. Corner kitchen cabinet is relevant for small and non-standard rooms.

Such a design will help to solve the technical functions of the room: rational use of space, build in appliances, create a cozy interior.

Features and Benefits

The kitchen is a place where on average a person spends a third of his life. Therefore, in this room it is important to equip the work area so that it is convenient to cook and move around in it.

Benefits:
the layout with a corner kitchen cabinet extends the working area,
it’s easy to integrate a sink into the floor stand
the lower compartment will hide the pipes,
corner designs look good in such interior styles as avant-garde, classic, country.

It is better to design a kitchen set to a specialist who will take into account the requests and details of the client.

Types and sizes of cabinets

Kitchen corner cabinets vary in shape and type of construction. So, for example, there are certain standard sizes, which take into account the height of the furniture and the dimensions of the shelves.

The parameters of the upper and lower structures are different. The depth of the wall cabinets should not be more than 350 mm, since the wide shelf does not allow reaching the back wall. The hanging cabinet is mounted at a convenient height, which takes into account the growth of a person and the level of ceilings.

At the same time, the depth of the lower section should be less than 500 mm. The standard of the cabinets located below is from 700 to 900 mm, while taking into account the average growth of the customer.

Floor

A corner cabinet is a common option for the kitchen. There are 2 types of design - with shelves, with drawers. Such furniture fits easily with direct headset designs.

The floor corner cabinet in the kitchen connects the two work areas and differs in shape. The trapezoidal design is comfortable and has a wide angle of door opening. On roomy shelves you can place dishes or small household appliances.

Corner outboard

The upper kitchen cabinet serves for different purposes. Such wall structures can be divided into 2 types.

The deaf module which is issued by a door or a decorative show-window.

Open. It consists of shelves without doors. The upper structures are intended for storage of dishes or products. A dryer or tea set will fit in this corner wall cabinet for the kitchen.

Such a suspension structure is at right angles or in the form of a trapezoid. The upper and lower shelves and doors are usually decorated in the same style and the same shape.

Under the sink

Corner washbasin saves space and fits harmoniously into the design of the headset. Its internal space is intended for hiding the drain, filter, pipes, connecting water, meter and for storing detergents. If the drain or siphon breaks, you can open the door and replace the necessary accessories.

While there are 2 options for sinks: with a right angle and a trapezoidal shape.

Corner pencil case

Modern designers offer to complement the set with a pencil case, which is built into the entire height of the kitchen.

Designs are divided into 2 types:

shelf system

closed cabinet where a coffee maker, toaster or microwave is built in. The module is designed with a door with transparent or frosted glass.

The mechanisms

In furniture designs, various types of opening cabinets are used.

Swing. In this product, the doors are mounted on standard hinges. This model is used for mounted sections in the form of a trapezoid.

Retractable. The mechanism consists of two paintings connected by loops. The design is convenient with limited space.

The compartment. Here, the fasteners are fixed to the lower and upper guide.

Material

Furniture should be chosen according to two parameters: quality and cost. The building material market is rich in texture and a range of shades. And various options for finishing the kitchen facades make it possible to realize almost any design.

Wooden furniture is valued at all times for elegance, durability and practicality, while the headset has a high cost. Mainly for its manufacture, a board of oak, ash, beech or birch is used.

Chipboard kitchen modules are considered the most economical option. The surface of the furniture has a laminated protection. These products have advantages: low price, easy assembly, water repellent properties.

Furniture from MDF - it is strength, environmental friendliness and the ability to solve design projects.

The facade of acrylic enamel is a brand of modern designs. Furniture with a glossy surface looks stylish and bright. With this design, any color and pattern for the working area is selected. For example, a facade decorated with a bright pattern will be appreciated by lovers of modern design. Advantages of an acrylic surface originality, durability and moisture resistance.

Kitchen color

The choice of color for furniture is a matter of taste. But first of all, you need to decide on the style of the room. If the room is small, then it is advisable to order a set of light shades: beige, blue or white.

In this case, you can combine the color of the upper and lower sections. Kitchen in cold colors should be diluted with warm colors.

In large rooms, experiment with bright colors such as red, yellow, lime, blue. At the same time, the color of the walls is decorated in pastel colors to dilute bright accents.

Advantages and disadvantages of a corner cabinet

Floor corner cabinets in the kitchen help to organize the space most practical without cluttering it. Such furniture has several advantages:

Rational use of space. Such cabinets are installed in corners, which are often “idle”. This allows maximum use of free space, which is especially important for small rooms.
Compactness. Corner cabinets do not take up much space. Usually they are made compact.
Roominess. Despite the compactness, such furniture is roomy. Its shape allows you to organize a large number of storage spaces.
Stylish look. Corner cabinets with the right design make the kitchen more comfortable.
Multifunctionality. Such furniture is used not only for storing kitchen utensils and products. Often, kitchen appliances are hidden behind the facades of corner cabinets. It is also suitable for installing a sink.
Convenience. A corner cabinet near the sink or hob will help create the right working triangle. All the necessary products or utensils will always be at hand.
Universality. Corner furniture fits organically into the interior of large and small kitchens.

Corner cabinets also have disadvantages:

For a kitchen with a non-standard layout, ordinary corner cabinets are not suitable. To install them, it is necessary that adjacent walls create an even angle. The unusual shape of the room, the presence of podiums and niches do not always allow the use of standard furniture. In this case, it will have to be made to order.
Corner Cabinets Stand more expensive direct.
Using cabinets with a direct design is more convenient than with a corner. Indeed, often even with the doors open, part of the internal content of the corner furniture remains hidden behind the facades.

How to use the floor corner stand

Corner kitchen cabinets make the kitchen more practical, because it uses the "dead zone". There are different options for the use of corner kitchen furniture:

Organization of storage places. Corner cabinets have different contents. It can be shelves or drawers. They are suitable for storing utensils, cereals, spices, pots or household chemicals. Sometimes racks for drying dishes are installed in cabinets.
Installation of a sink. Due to the shape, a large sink can be inserted into the corner cabinets. In this case, a trapezoidal cabinet with a hole for the sink in the countertop is usually used. Communications, household chemicals, a bin are hidden in the cabinet itself.
Niche for technology. Often the design of kitchen appliances does not correspond to the general concept of the interior. In this case, a refrigerator, a dishwasher, an oven are hidden behind the facades of kitchen cabinets. Corner furniture is also used for this.

If the corner cabinet will be used for built-in appliances, you need to choose a design of a suitable size. You can insert different appliances into the adjacent sides of such furniture.

note! To install a sink, cabinets are selected that coincide in height with the rest of the kitchen set. In addition, hinged corner structures can be additionally used. The high floor design with a niche for installing a sink looks interesting.

Types of Corner Cabinets

The market has a wide variety of kitchen corner furniture. It differs not only in design, but also in the filling, shape, mechanism of the doors, dimensions, etc.

First of all, furniture is divided according to the installation method and size.

The list contains the main types:

Mounted. In fact, this is the top of the kitchen. The upper corner kitchen drawer is attached to the top of the wall and used to store kitchen utensils.
Floor stands. This is a corner cupboard with a table in the kitchen, the height of which coincides with the bottom of the kitchen set. It is these structures that are used for embedding in a sink, dishwasher, etc.
Cases cases. These are full-size floor constructions. They can hide a refrigerator or a tall oven. They are considered the most capacious.

The form

The shape of the corner cabinet is the first thing you pay attention to when choosing it. Convenience of use and how organically the design fits into the interior of the kitchen depends on it.

There are four main forms:

L-shaped. The cabinet consists of two parts attached to each other at right angles. Doors open in different directions, providing full access to the internal content.
Trapezoidal. Such furniture is a square with a beveled corner. It has one door. When it is opened, the side parts of the shelves remain covered with facades. Shelves can be rounded or trapezoidal. This is the most roomy option.
Triangular. The shape of the cabinets is a triangle. On the market are options with one or two doors, providing full access to triangular shelves.
C-shaped. The corner cabinet has a concave shape. Its two adjacent parts are connected at right angles. It has one concave door. Shelves are a triangle or a triangle with a concave base. Smooth lines of C-shaped structures make the kitchen more comfortable.

Doors

Convenience of their use largely depends on the door opening mechanism.

There are three types of doors in kitchen corner cabinets:

Swing. The most popular type of door for kitchen furniture. In this case, one or two leaves are attached to the base using hinges.
Retractable. To get to filling the corner wardrobe, you need to push the doors. In the upper and lower parts of such doors hinges or wheels are attached, which drive along a special niche (rail) at the base. In corner furniture, this option is not often used, as it is considered not convenient enough.
Folding. Each door consists of several parts, hinged together. When opened, they fold compactly. When buying a corner cabinet with such a mechanism, it is important to pay attention to whether it is left or right so that there is room for an open door.
Hinged. Another option that is used in the kitchen. In this case, the door is attached to the base from below. If you pull it on yourself, access to filling will open. Shelves are inside the cabinet or attached to the door.

Internal filling

We should also talk about filling the cabinet. Most often in such furniture they install shelves. They are:

Transverse solid. Made of wood, MDF, metal or glass. Used for storing pots, cereals, household chemicals, etc. The shape of the shelves depends on the shape of the cabinet. This is the most popular option for filling cabinets.
Lattices. Made of metal. Used to store plates and cups. If the shelf is designed for drying dishes, put a tray under it.
Carousel. Such shelves are usually made in the form of gratings. They are attached to a common hinged base. The base is spinning, providing access to the shelves from all sides.
On the door. Such shelves are usually a grill and are attached to the hinged door. They store household chemicals, vegetable oil, alcohol.

Often cabinets are supplemented with drawers. They are of two types:

Horizontal The most popular option. Shelves are parallel to the floor. Some of them have cutlery slots.
Vertical. Long vertical drawers that can have multiple shelves. Commonly used to store alcohol and other liquids in bottles.

Many corner cabinets have shelves and drawers. This increases their functionality.

Note! At the bottom of kitchen cabinets, baskets look interesting. They store household chemicals or kitchen towels.

Design features

The positive parameters for using a corner cabinet include:

due to its use, the useful area of the room increases significantly, since installation is carried out in a place that is not used for any other purpose or installation of other furnishings,
although the visual kitchen cabinet for the corner is small in size, in fact it is distinguished by its great capacity and versatility, as it is equipped with different shelves, drawers or compartments for storing a variety of products or utensils,
the sizes of kitchen cabinets can be different, which makes it possible to choose the best option for the room,
various methods can be used to decorate the facade, so they can be equipped with different decor or even created from glass, which positively affects the appearance of the kitchen,
if you choose a corner kitchen, the kitchen set already includes corner cabinets for installation on the floor or for hanging on the wall, so they are ideally combined with other elements,
in the kitchen, such a design always looks interesting, harmonious and stylish.

To create an interesting appearance of the room, a floor corner interior item is usually combined with a hinged cabinet.

Other features of such furniture include:

the corner structure is equipped with doors or created without them, and in open models only attractive and beautiful dishes should be stored,
the shape of such a cabinet can be triangular, trapezoidal or L-shaped, and the choice depends on the preferences of the property owners,
certain models are equipped with drawers in which small items can be stored, so the compact design is combined with good storage capacity,
usually the bottom element is used for washing,
quite often various large household appliances can be mounted in such a cabinet, which makes it possible to use it effectively in the kitchen,
different methods can be used to decorate the facade, for example, applying a picture with a sandblasting device or upholstery with leather or fabric,
the lower elements can be equipped with legs or produced without them, and in the first case, ease of cleaning the room is provided.

Cabinets equipped with rotary shelves are considered interesting, as they are an ideal solution for storing dishes.

Dimensions by type

Dimensions of these designs can be different. If they are part of a headset, they are ideal for connecting with other elements. If selected separately, they should be suitable for other direct cabinets. The dimensions of the corner piece of furniture may vary depending on whether it is floor or mounted.

Mounted

If the upper cabinet of an angular type is selected, then its dimensions are equal to:

usually these elements are not used to install large-sized household appliances, it is allowed to make them not too durable and roomy,
the width can vary from 15 to 80 cm, and this parameter depends on the shape of the cabinet, as it can be triangular, trapezoidal, L-shaped or some other
the depth is standardly equal to 35 cm, but when choosing it, the depth of the lower drawers is taken into account, since these elements must be perfectly combined with each other, otherwise the kitchen will not look harmonious,
It is recommended to attach the corner wall cabinet for the kitchen at a distance of about 50 cm from the lower cabinets, but 5 cm deviation in different directions is allowed.

The above dimensions are considered standard and often found, but it is allowed to choose designs that have completely different dimensions, since the main factor is that they should be roomy, convenient to use and attractive. The corner structure can be so small that it can be placed in a small niche, if it is in the room. Often attached above the hob, so it will be used to store different spoons or blades used in the preparation of various dishes. When choosing a facade, it is taken into account that there can be one door or several of these elements. It is allowed to choose models that are not equipped with doors.

Measurements and drawing

Corner kitchen cabinets can have different sizes, are presented in numerous forms, and there are also various drawings according to which they can be made. When choosing dimensions, you need to make the right measurements, and it is also desirable to make a kitchen diagram so as not to make a mistake with the choice. At the same time, the recommendations taken into account when drawing up the drawing and taking measurements are taken into account:

The thickness of the shelves is selected depending on what items will be stored on them. It is advisable to depict on the diagram whether the angular structure will accommodate household appliances or light spices. Standard shelves are equal in thickness to 18 cm, and if heavy objects will be stored, it is advisable to choose a thickness of 21 cm.
The depth of the hanging drawers should not exceed 40 cm. It is taken into account that in the corner there are usually elements for connecting to communication systems, so it is often impossible to place any large objects in corner cabinets, since different pipes or wires are laid here.
It is not allowed to hang the wall cabinet low if there is a stove under it. This is especially important if the structure is made of plastic, since under the influence of high temperature the material begins to melt.
The standard size of the corner cabinet is 60x60 cm, and the facade width is 42 cm, and the depth at such dimensions is equal to 30 cm.

Corner cabinets are considered the perfect choice for any kitchen. Presented in many models, so the corner kitchen cabinet and types of sizes, the drawings have different. During the selection, a lot of attention is paid to the dimensions, so that the products are convenient to use, and they are spacious. It is preliminary recommended to create a special drawing of the kitchen, which selects all the elements for installation in this room, as well as a cabinet for the kitchen.

Types of designs of corner kitchen cabinets

The use of corner modules in the kitchen is the most advantageous layout of the interior of a small space, the main task is to choose the most functional furniture that fits perfectly into the overall design.

Depending on the design and location, the following types of kitchen corner cabinets are distinguished:

Top mounted corner kitchen unit modules

Hinged models are used as part of the top row of kitchen units. The upper corner cabinet is mounted on two adjacent walls. Based on the form, the mounted modules are divided into straight, L-shaped and trapezoidal models. The last two configurations are most used.

To the L-shaped modules, other items of furniture of the upper row are joined by the side walls. When other components of the kitchen unit are connected to a direct wall cabinet, a joint is formed at an angle of 900. The trapezoid cabinet has the ability to dock with any type of module.

Cabinets mounted on the wall are characterized by compact dimensions, the standard depth of the product is 30-35 cm, width 60x60 cm. Hinged structures are used to store dishes, bulk products, spices. Also in the corner top module of the kitchen unit can be integrated hood.

Lower corner pedestals

Floor stands are included in the lower row of the kitchen set and are installed under the upper corner module. Furniture is used to store heavier and larger items of household utensils.

Depending on the configuration, floor corner cabinets are divided into the following types:

The front part of the docking pedestal is a panel consisting of two parts. One of them is made in the form of doors, the second is deaf. The disadvantage of the docking module is the limited access to the far space of the shelves located behind a blank surface.

In the L-shaped models, the constituent parts of the cabinet are perpendicular to each other. The front panel of the module, as a rule, is equipped with “trolley” type doors, which in the open state provide free access to the contents of the shelves.

Trapezoidal lower cabinets are characterized by the largest capacity. The shape of the cabinet is a rectangle with a beveled corner.

Depending on the features of the configuration, household appliances and various types of storage systems may be hidden behind the facade of the floor corner module. Quite often, a sink or a hob is mounted in the floor cabinets.

Corner kitchen pencil cases

The kitchen corner pencil case is a tall cupboard installed in the corner of the room. Unlike wall-mounted analogs, the corner cabinet-column has a triangular or trapezoidal configuration.

The kitchen case has wide functionality. The interior space of the furniture allows you to store a large number of kitchen utensils, small household appliances, products. Often, a corner column is used to hide communications.

Such designs can be either part of a kitchen set, or a freestanding element.

Types of facades of corner kitchen cabinets: forms, decor, opening systems

Kitchen cabinets vary among themselves by the material of manufacture, the shape of the facade and the door opening mechanism. Based on the configuration of the front part, corner cabinets for the kitchen are divided into the following types:

Radius facades differ from direct curvilinear shapes that visually smooth and expand space. A curved contour can be concave or convex. Corner facades consist of two panels and exactly repeat the shape of the corner.

The front part of kitchen cabinets can be made of natural wood, glass or more affordable chipboard and MDF. The advantages of natural material are environmental safety, a presentable appearance and a long service life. The negative side is the high cost and whimsical care.

Tempered glass facades are aesthetically pleasing. To decorate the front glass part of the furniture, different types of techniques are used:

laser engraving,
matting
fusing
stained glass painting
sandblasting image
bending.

Curbstones with facades from particleboard and MDF attract not only low price. The positive qualities of the materials are ease of care, a wide variety of colors and textures. The service life of furniture made of particleboard and MDF is largely dependent on the quality of the material and the type of finish. To cover pressed wood facades, furniture manufacturers use paint, PVC film, and plastic.

Plastic coating provides the most reliable protection against harmful factors (moisture, ultraviolet temperature changes) and significantly increases the strength characteristics of the facade.

In the designs of corner cabinets using swing, folding or compartment opening systems.

Some models of kitchen modules do not have doors at all and are cabinets with open shelves.

Swing models are equipped with standard furniture accessories - hinges. To open the doors, you need to pull the canvas on yourself. The main advantages of the mechanism are simplicity and reliability. However, additional space is required to open the wings. Most often, swing systems are used in the construction of cabinets in the form of a trapezoid.

Direct and L-shaped corner cabinets, as a rule, are equipped with sliding or folding opening mechanisms. The principle of operation of the folding mechanism is tax-sliding system. The key difference is the design of the door leaf itself. Folding doors consist of two panels that are interconnected by hinges.

The compartment opening mechanism is used in the constructions of the radius corner curbstones, the door leaf moves along the curved upper and lower guides.

Photo of kitchens with corner cabinets in the interior

The kitchen is one of the most functional and, as a rule, small-sized premises of the apartment. Kitchen corner cabinets allow you to expand the kitchen space by using the useful area of the corners. However, before choosing a corner cabinet of a kitchen unit, you should carefully consider the layout of the room and the internal content of the furniture.

Do-it-yourself corner washbasin

It is not necessary to buy a ready-made kitchen cabinet. It is quite possible to make it yourself. To do this, make a drawing according to the scheme:

Choose a form. The easiest way to make L-shaped and triangular furniture, the most difficult - C-shaped and trapezoidal.
Decide on the size. The optimal width of one side of the kitchen cabinet is 30 cm. The depth can vary between 35-40 cm. The height depends on the type of furniture. In the case of hanging cabinets and floor stands, it should correspond to the rest of the kitchen set. The height of the pencil case is optional.
Choose inner filling. DIY is the easiest way to make ordinary horizontal shelves. You can put baskets at the bottom.
Decide on the material. At home they work with MDF, particleboard or wood.
Think over the design of the future product. It must comply with the general concept of the interior. The smaller the room, the brighter the cabinet should be. Based on this, materials for decoration are chosen.

Drawing up a drawing is the most difficult step in creating a cabinet. An inexperienced master is better to take a finished project or entrust its creation to a specialist.

Step-by-step instructions for manufacturing a corner cabinet

It’s easy to make a cabinet according to the finished project. The main thing is to follow the instructions:

Details of future furniture are cut out of thick paper. Then, according to the templates, the drawing is applied to the material. Details are cut out according to the drawing.
Parts of the cabinet are treated with sandpaper, coated with paint, varnish, stain or plastic film.
First of all, the back and side walls are collected. They are fastened with wooden choppers, nails or self-tapping screws.
Mounts for shelves (for example, corners) are installed on the cabinet walls. If the project involves the presence of drawers, install the rails.
The lower parts of the hinges are attached to the side walls. The upper ones are attached to the doors. After that, the doors are hung on hinges.
Shelves and drawers are mounted on mounts prepared for them.
The back wall of the cabinet is best made from plywood or fiberboard.

Conclusion

A corner cupboard in the kitchen will help optimize your workspace. After all, such furniture is installed in an area that is not usually used. This allows you to organize enough storage space even in a small room.

To make it convenient to use the corner cabinet and to harmoniously fit into the interior, it is important to consider all the nuances of its choice. These include the size and type of furniture, door opening mechanism.