Wall-mounted corner cabinet for the kitchen - we save space

If you live in old panel houses like "Khrushchev", then you do not need to explain what a small kitchen is. Every housewife dreams of turning these few square meters into a multifunctional room, but in reality everything looks quite complicated. How can you make your kitchen more compact? The answer is simple - by rearranging furniture and saving space. And in this we will be helped by a corner wall cabinet for the kitchen.

Excellent ergonomics of the kitchen space!

Corner modules as part of the design

Before using corner wall cabinets for the kitchen in business, let's understand their design and get acquainted with the varieties of models.

So, the main highlight of U-shaped and L-shaped kitchen sets, of course, are corner cabinets. In general, a corner is the perfect place to save space. Having mounted a hinged module there, you can turn any kitchenette into a cozy, ergonomic and functional room that meets all modern requirements. That is why our main task with you is to correctly think over the configuration of the future headset.

The modern furniture industry distinguishes three main types of corner hinged modules, which we will now introduce you to:

• L-shaped kitchen corner wall cabinet. Perhaps this is the most common model in demand among the population. Its main feature is the internal space, which is accessible even with incomplete opening of the door. Of course, unless you carry hidden communications inside the lockers. In these "boxes" everything is in sight and there is no need to buy models with pull-out elements. Thanks to the wide range of fittings on the market, specifically for L-shaped models, you can turn even the most nondescript design into an elegant piece of the headset;

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L-shaped corner model

• Direct hinged corner kitchen cabinets. The main feature of this model is the ability to attach any element of kitchen furniture, no matter what configuration, to the corner structure (to the front side). These cabinets are ideally combined with corner sinks. True, they have one significant drawback - the blank wall of the cabinet is difficult to access. In order to extract the contents from the depths of the structure, you will need additional fittings, the price of which has increased dramatically recently;

Direct model

• Trapezoidal hinged corner kitchen cabinet - as many have already guessed, the design has the shape of a trapezoid. On the sides, other hinged modules can be docked to it. If such a cabinet is hung above the sink, then its central part can be used for drying and storing dishes, and side sections - for storing essential items in the kitchen (detergents, cups, brushes, cloths and etc.).

Trapezoidal hinged model

We make our kitchen comfortable

If you didn’t know, then you should know - a corner wall-mounted kitchen cabinet can be used both in a single copy and in a complex design. For example, many enterprising owners hang not one corner module, but three! Thus, creating a complex, but at the same time convenient and multifunctional system for storing food and kitchen utensils.

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Several corner hinged modules at once

Advice! Before ordering new kitchen furniture, it is initially necessary to measure the area of ​​the room and make a preliminary calculation for the placement of the future headset.

There is a whole list of nuances that should be taken into account when planning a kitchen space:

• Never order too deep mounted modules - the recommended depth is 30-40 cm. Undoubtedly, this will not be enough, but on the other hand, you will not have problems when removing storage items from there;
• Due to the fact that not a single person in the world will be able to hang kitchen cabinets strictly in size, one recommendation should be taken into account - leave a small margin between the wall cabinets;
• Don't forget the skirting board! Even if it is narrow and practically does not protrude from the wall, when installing a new headset, it will still take its 5 cm. When measuring, this factor should be taken into account and always add 5 cm more to the marks obtained.

Note! A smooth wall is the key to successful installation work on fixing the corner cabinet. Even the slightest irregularities and bumps on the wall can cause a lot of problems - take the irregularities into account when taking measurements!

Built-in corner sink under the wall unit

Mounting methods

In general, the fastening methods directly depend on the quality of the wall and the material from which it is made. So, wall-mounted corner cabinets for the kitchen can be hung on both conventional screws and turboprop. It often happens that having bought two completely identical corner modules, the owner has to use several types of fastening, and each is different. Therefore, immediately before fixing the cabinet with your own hands, it is necessary to determine the density of the wall and acquire all the necessary tools.

Sizes of corner modules

This modern headset proves that space can be used to the maximum

Many people who have recently bought a home and come to an empty apartment immediately begin to plan where and what will be located. When they come close to the kitchen, the question arises - does the manufacturer make cabinets of one size or another? In general, the wall-mounted kitchen corner cabinet does not have a standard size - for every kitchen unit - individual structural elements are made strictly according to individual characteristics and dimensions of the entire constructions.

If you buy kitchen elements separately, then the sizes of the modules can be very different. In general, so that the elements do not differ from each other in style, it is recommended to purchase entire kitchens - this way you can get several advantages:

• First of all, this is the choice of a single color for all elements;
• Perfect size ratio;
• Uniqueness (for many, this is the most important factor).

Only with the purchase of a one-piece headset can you achieve the desired effect!

Solutions without wall cabinets

Lightweight kitchen interior without hanging modules

Kitchen design without hinged end and corner cabinets is also found, but much less often. Such a kitchen looks quite unusual - instead of the usual hinged structures, paintings and clocks are hanging on the walls, and all household items and products are located in the lower modules.

But these kitchens have one big drawback. And the name of this minus is the irrational use of the workspace. Even a conventional hood looks lonely, because only it will hang over the stove in your kitchen.

But it is worth paying tribute to the designers - such kitchens have not only a big minus, but also pluses. For example, a sink can be built into a corner base cabinet. Corner sinks are no different from the usual ones, but their rational arrangement allows you to save a significant amount of space and at the same time frees up a couple of square meters of work space.

Let's sum up

In general, hinged corner structures are ideal furniture for saving space in a small kitchen. We have tried to bring to your attention the most complete information about this subject. In the event that you still have questions, they will be answered with a photo and video instruction, which details the main aspects of our today's topic.

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