A dining table placed in a corner is likeat least it is not ergonomic - half of the useful space is immediately "slid into the wall". The only painless way to combat the problem is a kitchen corner. How to choose it, where to place it and whether it is worth bothering at all, read in our material
We've heard a lot about kitchen corners.At one time, a tiny L-shaped sofa in the kitchen was almost the main interior dream of every second housewife. After all, with the advent of this piece of furniture, it was possible to refuse half of the stools, say goodbye to bulky, uncomfortable chairs and finally fit the whole family in the kitchen.
Today, kitchen corners have not lost their popularity, but they increasingly raise doubts - is it worth it? Today we will try to answer this question. Let's start with the most important thing - weighing the pros and cons.
Pros
1.With the addition of a kitchen corner, the number of seats in the kitchen will at least double. Don't forget that you can still use stools and chairs along with the sofa. This means that from now on, not only the whole family, but also a small group of friends can dine right in the kitchen.
2.Recently, the concept of a “kitchen corner” has expanded to include a set of several sofas, which, depending on the situation, can be placed in any order - perpendicular or parallel to each other, along a long table or even around several tables.
3. Such sofas in most cases are equipped with an additional storage system. There is hardly any need to explain what a lack of free space in the kitchen is.
4.The possibility of having an extra sleeping place in your home depends on how carefully you approach the choice of the kitchen corner model. Yes, “corners” can do that too. And the older generation will be especially grateful for a soft, comfortable sofa with a deep seat. Grandmothers really love to sit in the kitchen with a cup of tea.
5. Three chairs placed side by side roughly correspond to the dimensions of a four-seater kitchen sofa. The space saving is obvious.
Cons
1. Finding a "corner" that matches the style of an existing interior may not be such an easy task. You may well have to seek help from a furniture workshop.
2.Sitting in the middle of the sofa surrounded by friends and family is certainly joyful, but a sudden urgent phone call can spoil the situation. Have you ever tried to leave the middle of the row in the middle of a movie?
3.Eclecticism lovers are unlikely to like such a large form that cannot be modified. The same kitchen chairs can be selected in a variety of styles. But sofas are most often quite monotonous and massive.
How to choose and where to put
First, it’s worth deciding on the second point.- choosing the location. Are you going to use a corner to separate the kitchen and living room area, or, on the contrary, hide the dining area in the corner opposite the window. Perhaps you plan to constantly move the dining table and, depending on the situation, connect it to the bar counter/kitchen island. Only after you have clearly answered this question can you begin to choose a model.
Kitchen corner set
Modern corners are available in a wide variety of sizes.formats. Some are supplied as a corner sofa with stools and a table, others are two small identical sofas, and others resemble narrow benches with cushions. The choice of configuration depends on your personal situation. However, experience has shown that tables in sets are rarely of sufficient quality and durability. And if you do decide on chairs, look for them in the appropriate department, where there are probably models that suit you not only in style, but also in size.
Decorating
The desire to decorate everything and bring it to perfectionis quite natural, and in some cases it is absolutely necessary. For example, if you still couldn’t find “that very corner” that would fit perfectly into the surroundings, you can fix the situation with the help of pillows, a change of upholstery or additional textile drapery. Lamps can also play a role, especially if the kitchen is used not only for eating, but also for reading, homework by the younger generation or scientific activities of the older one. In any case, if you approach the choice of a kitchen corner with due attention, your kitchen can turn into the most favorite place in the house.
