How to decorate a kitchen and save as much free space as possible? A corner kitchen sink allows you not to waste precious square meters of your apartment. Next, we will consider the types of sinks and recommendations for choosing a design. Regardless of the amount of free space (5 or 7 sq. m.), a sink in the corner of the kitchen will allow you to place a refrigerator, stove and other necessary kitchen utensils nearby. This layout allows you to occupy two main walls and leave one free for organizing a dining table or installing refrigeration equipment.
Corner sink in the kitchen - an interesting solution when there is not enough space
Which sink is better to choose?
To make the corner sink in the kitchen look harmonious in the interior, before purchasing, evaluate it according to 4 characteristics:
- Size.
- Form.
- Number of bowls.
- Material of manufacture.
Size
The dimensions of a corner sink primarily depend on the number of dishes that are supposed to be washed in it. For a large family, you need a bowl that is large in depth and width. For 1-2 people or if you have a dishwasher, you can get by with compact models.
Another factor is the size of the kitchen itself and furniture. Maintain proportions: the smaller the cabinet, the smaller the sink.
Form
Standard products are round, square, rectangular. They do not take up much space and can be installed in a corner or on a straight section. Suitable for small kitchens.
There are also corner kitchen sinks with a so-called “wing” - a platform designed for drying dishes or food. Any bowl can be equipped with a wing.
A separate type is special corner sinks. Typically shaped like a trapezoid or pentagon, they fit perfectly into trapezoidal cabinets. Installation can be done close to the edge, eliminating the need to reach for the faucet in the future. For cabinets under 90C, there are special L-shaped models - on one side they have a sink, on the other there is a wing or a second section.
Number of bowls
Perhaps, corner installation is one of the few options when having two bowls can really be useful. A second bowl is necessary when you need somewhere to put dirty dishes while someone is busy washing in the main compartment.
Material
Corner sinks, like any other, are made from various materials:
- Stainless steel. The cheapest option, it looks appropriate in almost any kitchen interior, and is easy to maintain. The downside is the loud noise from running water, which can be solved with sound insulation.
- Composite Sinks made of quartz or granite chips look noble, but are difficult to maintain. They cannot be washed using any means, but the surface may be stained by tea, coffee, carrots, beets, etc.
- Ceramics. Corner sinks are not made from it, but you can put an overhead rectangular model on a trapezoid cabinet. Looks neutral and easy to care for.
The photo shows a bright sink with a wing and a second bowl
Stainless steel, ceramics or artificial stone?
To ensure that the purchased sink does not bring disappointment, the choice must be made paying attention to the performance characteristics of the materials .
Stainless steel sinks
Among the available materials, stainless steel has the lowest cost, which is why it is so popular among professionals. This explains the fact that steel surfaces can often be found in professional kitchens in catering establishments. In addition to high heat resistance, this material is quite hygienic , and is also characterized by low absorption and does not create problems in care.
At the same time, it also has disadvantages. The main one should be called the high noise that similar products with cabinets create. This point will be very relevant for owners of kitchens and living rooms. It is worth noting that the loudness of these sinks also manifests itself if the metal used is of considerable thickness and is additionally covered with noise-absorbing tapes.
Ceramic sinks
Despite their high fragility , such products are still quite hygienic and can withstand exposure to high temperatures and chemical compounds.
Currently, many owners of small kitchens buy them, despite the fact that their predecessors, who came from the last century, did not have good performance parameters. The main thing here is that, due to their fragility, the surface of such sinks quickly became covered with chips and cracks. However, ceramic sinks produced today differ markedly from their predecessors, primarily in terms of hygiene and durability.
In these parameters, they are much superior to them, which was achieved through the use of improved firing technologies and the introduction of fixing components into the composition. But in any case, it is necessary to remember that even a modern ceramic sink cannot cope with the impact of a pan falling from a great height.
Which installation method should I use?
In terms of installation methods, corner sinks do not differ from straight sinks. They are:
- Mortise. “Lie” on the surface. Moisture getting under the sides is almost inevitable.
- Flat. The upper border is flush with the tabletop. Hygienic, convenient option.
- Invoices. The edge is a few cm higher than the tabletop. Needs adjustment in height - the top edge is a maximum of 85-90 cm from the floor.
- Under-table. The sink is recessed under the countertop. Suitable for stone panels only.
The “flat edge” installation method is considered optimal for the kitchen - it looks neat and is 100% tight.
Kitchen-living room with the letter “G”
An L-shaped kitchen is characterized by the arrangement of the furniture along perpendicular walls. There is no clear rule for choosing a color scheme, but the available lighting and the area of the room should be taken into account. Most often, kitchens with the letter L are made in the following style solutions:
- "Scandinavian";
- "loft";
- "minimalism".
Beige facade and black apron in the shape of the letter L Source goldenplaza.com.ua
Neoclassicism in the kitchen Source topdizz.com
Most often, L-shaped sets are installed in small rooms, where by any means they try to visually increase the area of free space. If such a room has household appliances (refrigerator, dishwasher), it is desirable that they be built-in. Thanks to this, plus the design of the letter L, a feeling of solidity is created, and also valuable technological space is preserved in the design.
The choice of a modernist style direction in an L-shaped kitchen-living room implies the presence of streamlined shapes, with smooth and rounded surfaces. Loft-style rooms can be furnished with simple shelves located on the walls. To add coziness to such a kitchen, it is advisable to decorate them with decorative trinkets, books or living plants.
Small corner kitchen in the shape of the letter L Source designm2.ru
Thanks to the combination of finishing materials, you can separate the living room from the kitchen. So, in the living room you can put laminate on the floor, and in the kitchen - tiles.
Lime-colored corner kitchen facade Source designmyhome.ru
Which headset will be most comfortable?
The most common kitchen layout is corner. Placing a sink in the corner of the kitchen in this case means functional use of the space. Use a pentagonal (beveled) model as a cabinet under the sink - it will be more convenient to approach the water.
To place a sink in the corner of the kitchen, only a corner set is not necessarily suitable. In a single-row (straight) or parallel arrangement, the corner is also present in the form of an abutment to the wall. True, using a sink located here will be inconvenient, especially if the wall is on the side of the leading hand.
The last option is a U-shaped layout. In this case, it is better to move the wet zone out of the corner, because in this case there are much more opportunities and the conditions allow it. Otherwise, the rules are the same as for corner furniture. 2 ways to form a work triangle in the kitchen with the letter P:
- Sink on the lintel, refrigerator on one side, stove on the other.
- Sink in the corner, refrigerator on one side, stove on the lintel. The third part is reserved for the dining table or consists of high columns.
In small kitchens, install a corner set: thanks to the sink between the rows, you can save valuable space on the countertop.
Filling the corner space
The biggest problem when developing a corner kitchen project is precisely the “corner”.
It is impossible to place a refrigerator, pencil case, oven or washing machine there; the doors will not open. Place it diagonally - useful area is lost. Installing a hob is inconvenient to work with “distant” burners.
In the end there are only two options left:
- Leave a corner empty (just a countertop and cabinets below), but in this case, all sorts of little-used junk tends to accumulate in the unoccupied space.
- Place a sink in the corner.
That is why the design of such sets most often assumes the presence of a sink in the corner of the countertop. There are several basic rules for choosing and installing a sink.
How does it look in the interior?
The corner location is suitable for any style: from delicate Provence or strict classics to modern minimalism. To prevent plumbing fixtures from attracting unnecessary attention, look for models that match the color of the countertop - this option is considered optimal.
The photo shows a double sink with a wing
The mixer deserves special attention. The taps are placed in such a way that all family members can reach them. The color and style of the faucet depends on the style and color scheme of the interior - for classics there is bronze with wings, for high-tech there is shiny chrome with a rotary handle. There are not only metallic shades: matte black is acceptable in loft, and snow-white in scandi.
The photo shows a design option for a small kitchen
There are only two opinions on the topic of a wet zone in the corner: some consider this method convenient, others consider it not ergonomic. The difference between the first and second is only in how the kitchen is equipped.
Artificial stone, porcelain stoneware
There is also great interest in sinks made from composite materials. The reason for this is not only due to the affordable price, but also the wide variety in terms of colors, shapes, sizes and installation methods.
Such products are made using an artificial composite composition , due to which it becomes possible to reduce the cost of producing such structures. The material used to create these sinks is sufficiently flexible, due to which one-piece “tabletop-sink” surfaces can be made on its basis, which are characterized by the absence of joints and gaps. All this makes it possible to simplify the care of such sinks and provide them with higher hygienic properties.
But at the same time, the composite cannot demonstrate the same resistance to temperatures and chemical influences that natural stone and agglomerate .
This material calmly tolerates any external influences, and also perfectly protects against noise, which it succeeds by introducing into its composition crumbs obtained from waste quartz, marble or granite.
Kitchen with outside corner
In most cases, such kitchens are installed in large rooms where there is a lot of space. This set provides an additional work area or can be used as a dining space. Such furniture can be made in various stylistic solutions and color formats that match the lighting of the room.
When designing this kitchen, you should place the sink, stove and table for cooking in close proximity to each other. Thanks to this, the housewife will not have to move around the entire room while cooking, which means there will be no need to carry out additional cleaning.
Large corner kitchen combined with a living room Source akameb.ru
In the free area of such a kitchen, you can place shelves, the width of which will correspond to the protrusion of the outer corner. Thanks to this, it is possible to achieve discreetness of the existing protrusion angle.
Modern style
If we list the most practical interior design styles, then modern will probably take first place. After all, there is nothing superfluous here. All lines and shapes are clear and strict. Among the features of corner kitchens in a modern style are:
— the presence of a variety of hidden, but no less spacious lockers;
— use of built-in equipment;
- a restrained palette.
Finishes that imitate natural stone are also very popular here. Such materials can be used literally in everything: when finishing walls, floors, kitchen aprons, countertops. High-quality examples of the latter are available in the catalog of countertops from the Kedr factory.
Photo from source: pinterest.ru
Tabletop Cedar 3027/S Granite white
Provence
“Province” is how the name of this style is translated from French. But such a “rustic” designation does not prevent it from being sophisticated and modern. Simplicity and naturalness are the qualities that attract the most in Provence style interiors. If we touch on the topic of choosing a palette, then light shades are a priority. Also among the characteristic features of the style are the presence of floral patterns in textiles, ornaments, ceramic dishes, as well as the effect of an aged surface on furniture.
Photo from source: housebeautiful.com
Table top Cedar 920/1 Milanese marble
Loft
This is a very original brutal modern style filled with industrial elements. Here you can see a lot of rather rough-looking surfaces and interesting textures - walls with exposed brickwork, like untreated wood surfaces, concrete, uncoated chipboard sheets, plaster, etc. The surfaces are usually matte, the lines are strict.
Photo from source: designwiki.ru
Table top Cedar 5141/Mn Moon
Neoclassical
Modern style, which is an interesting mix of timeless classics and trendy modern elements. This is a very practical design that prefers the use of natural materials or their high-quality imitations. For example, the most suitable “marble” or “wood” countertop can always be found in the catalog of the Kedr factory.
Photo from source: polinov.ru
Table top Cedar 2337/S Beige marble
