Creating a modern kitchen design with a corner layout

Wondering how to furnish a corner kitchen? Then you’ve come to the right place. Read our review and you will be able to bring the most daring design decisions to life..

The corner kitchen is easy to use, as the corner formed by it is ideal for a “working triangle”

The corner kitchen rightfully occupies a leading position among other options. Practicality, beauty, ergonomics – this is how the corner-type kitchen set is described in the professional book of a successful designer. Don’t take my word for it? No problem. Read the text on. This article will help you deal with all the difficulties that you may encounter on the way of designing a kitchen space..

Kitchen design project of different sizes

Next, we will consider several options for the size of the room, on which the design of the corner kitchen largely depends..

Corner set will allow you to comfortably equip the interior with a minimum set of items

Khrushchevs and ten-story panel houses are the owners of relatively small areas. Therefore, close attention is paid to the functional aspect of the design. The corner set is the most suitable for this. Its features are:

the most rational use of space;
the possibility of joint cooking by two people at once;
a huge selection of interior decoration for the kitchen space;
convenient use of the bar.

Of course, placing a bar counter in 5-7 square meters is not always a profitable solution. It would be better to use a square to set up a spacious dining table..

To increase the working area, use the window sill as an additional tabletop. This decision will bring unusualness to the interior of the room. But consider the presence of a heating battery under the window. If possible, it is better to move it to another wall. If major repairs are not planned, then the lower cabinets cannot be placed here..

The beveled corner of the headset can accommodate a larger sink

The sink is most conveniently located in the corner of the room. It takes up a lot of space, but here it will be possible to compensate for such a shortcoming. At the same time, it is necessary to correctly equip a corner cabinet both under the countertop and above it. It will be inconvenient to operate the far corner, so order the headset with pull-out shelves for dishes. It is also possible to install a washing machine or dishwasher here..

Medium size room

The best option is a kitchen space of 8-12 square meters. This size allows you to fit all the necessary furniture, household appliances, without sacrificing convenience. A room of this size is most often found in new buildings, or in private construction of houses. A corner kitchen can be performed either fully furnished with a set (cabinets, shelves, worktop), or using a bar counter. The latter will form an explicit letter “G” of the interior of the room.

Corner kitchen with dedicated dining area

The dining area can be arranged in the middle of the room, or by the window, which was impossible with the small size of the room.

The use of decorative finishes here has a wider range of possibilities than a small kitchen. There will be no such visual jumble of decorations.

Area over 12 sq. m.

A spacious corner kitchen is a place where fantasies come true. In addition to the main elements of the interior decoration, additional zones will ideally fit here. This can be a bar counter with high chairs, behind which it is convenient to watch the morning news on the wall TV, or read your favorite book in the evenings over a cup of hot chocolate. In the presence of a wide window, the window sill is equipped with a place for rest. The window sill is made wider, more spacious. For convenience, it is trimmed with a soft thick fabric, or sofa cushions are laid.

If the window sill in the kitchen is low enough, you can arrange a comfortable sofa in its place.

Advice. When using textiles, consider the color scheme, surface texture, as well as the cut of the products. Kept with the same style, it is able to transform the kitchen space of your apartment many times..

In a large room there is a place for a kitchen island

With an area of more than 12 square meters, you can organize the island part of the headset. Modern European kitchens are often arranged this way. In addition to the convenience of finding, such a layout will make it exclusive. At the same time, the island part of the headset is designed in various ways..

The following options are possible:

Play of light. The widespread use of LED strips of different colors will decorate the room well.
Decorative plaster will ideally complement the French style “Provence”.
The Art Nouveau style space is perfectly complemented by a large aquarium located directly under the island countertop.
A composition in the form of bookshelves lined with books with beautiful bindings, as well as photographs framed by frames is suitable for a “classic” interior design..

Many options are embodied in the spacious kitchen. Look at photos of successful stylistic solutions for organizing the kitchen space.

Industrial design corner kitchen in the spirit of minimalism

Dazzling white kitchen with a bar-shaped peninsula

Choosing an interior style

Before renovation, the question often arises of which design to choose. The Internet offers many options captured in photographs. They reflect all possible design styles of the corner kitchen. Come across extravagant, home of the bone marrow unusual solutions. But how can one independently see on the example of one’s apartment one or another embodiment of “Modern”?

Stylish dark kitchen in Art Nouveau style

The answer is simple: draw it yourself. To do this, you need to draw up a sketch of the design of the project. There is nothing complicated about it. It all comes down to the image of the lines of the room, as well as the outlines of furniture to one point – the vanishing point. If you want to know more about how to draw up a sketch, read our article by following the link below..

The stage of creating a design project is divided into several parts:

Drawing room lines: windows, doorways, walls, floor, ceiling.
Outline the texture of walls, floors, ceilings.
Designation of furniture set, dining table.
Application of lighting sources, elements of decorative interior decoration.

For comparison, the procedure must be repeated several times. So you will get 3-4 options for finishing the interior, and from them you will choose the most suitable one..

An example of a sketch of a future kitchen

Advice. When buying finishing material, it is better to take with a margin. If you suddenly do not have enough tiles, laminate, wallpaper, it is not a fact that you will be able to find the same batch or color. A different pattern will spoil the overall appearance of the room..

Of course, no one forbids peeping ideas from the Internet. Below are a few photos of suitable corner kitchen designs.

Design in the style of “Classic modern”

Corner kitchens in this style look chic. This applies to all elements. Saving money is not appropriate here. Luxury, shine of surfaces, facades, deliberate high cost are the full expression of this style. The room decorated with “Classical Art Nouveau” is an attribute of a true modern aristocrat.

The style is characterized by an abundance of smooth curves.

Flooring

The flooring must be decorated with ceramic tiles. The color palette is light brown. A shade of dirty sand will come in handy. Tiles, matched to a large size, look organic. Choose one meter by meter. The surface is necessarily glossy, shiny. The texture can be either monochromatic or decorated with a blurry pattern..

Ceramic flooring is easy to clean and will last for a very long time

Wall space

The walls are finished in white. Wall panels framed with white carved panels will fit perfectly. The furniture set must match the walls. Whitewashed wood goes well with a light brown floor.

Natural colors of muted shades are suitable for wall decoration

Make a bar counter if desired. It is installed above the kitchen countertop. The space under the bar is arranged based on their functional purpose. In one case, it is decorated with a decorative area. At the same time, “Classic Art Nouveau” accepts beautiful book covers stacked on open shelves, or casually lying on them. If the dimensions of the corner kitchen are relatively small, then it is better to make additional cupboards..

Ceiling

The ceiling is made in two levels. The level transition is framed by a wide white baguette. Lighting is abundant here. Individual light sources (point) are mounted along the perimeter. The main lighting is the central chandelier made of wrought iron as a candle holder. The ceiling niche, which forms between the levels, is framed with soft lighting. This creates a “heavenly” effect.

The dimensions of the chandelier are selected based on the dimensions of the room

Kitchen furniture

A kitchen apron is an artist’s canvas. With such an attitude to the design, you will get a truly royal cooking room. Small ceramic tiles are best suited here. The pattern is chosen floral, but not bright. The yellow shade will perfectly fit into the interior of the “Classic Modern”.

Pay special attention to the hob, namely the extractor hood above it. Decorate it under the fireplace. Side columns add style without obstructing the view.

Beautiful styling of a corner hood for a fireplace

Hanging cabinets should be made with glass door fronts. Additionally, install the backlight here. Such lighting will not leave you indifferent at night..

The dining area, or rather furniture for it, buy an unusual design. “Modern” is a more modern trend. But the combination with “Classics” exalts aristocratic notes. For furniture, purchase metal, chrome-plated chairs with wooden beams on the backs. The seating position is white textile.

Symbiosis of classic and modern in one kitchen set

If finances permit, the countertop is purchased made of stone granite. The texture and shade are matched to the tone of the floor covering. The countertop of a bar counter or an island element of the kitchen can be decorated with glass made from organic glass.

Scandinavian style “Art Deco”

The combination of different in their nature style solutions of the room can create an original design of the room. The Scandinavian interior is characterized by its pronounced coldness, while Art Deco is the embodiment of modern luxury of decoration.

Bringing Art Deco luxury into a cold Scandinavian interior is easy with furniture

Chic plafonds of pendant lamps will also be appropriate.

Tiles are also laid on the floor here, only in a dark shade. The texture is selected in one color. If desired, lay a textured laminate under a tree.

The dining area is highlighted in a separate color. A light shade will do. It is possible to execute it with parquet. The main criterion here will be the multi-color of the laminate with a parquet board. Contrast is done on the parquet.

Accent wall can be highlighted with contrasting color

The walls are finished with dark milky wallpaper. The apron is also made with tiles. The correct cage on a white background, diluted with gold squares framed by a black stripe will express Art Deco to the fullest.

Contrasting combination of a bright white apron with a black table top and bar stools

The ceiling for a room where you have to constantly wash it must be trimmed with an appropriate material. Use plastic panels. They are not afraid of water. Color – pure white. Scandinavian style implies a kind of minimalism. Therefore, it is best to make the ceiling solid, one-level. The backlight is mounted using the zonal method. The areas in demand are determined where a large number of rays of light are required. The center chandelier is best placed above the dining table. The candlestick is perfect.

The use of massive furniture is typical for Art Deco.

For this design of a corner kitchen, contrasting accents are appropriate. For example, chairs and armchairs are chosen in purple. If we are talking about an armchair – solid smooth textiles, embroidered with silver rivets at the joints.

Bright chairs around a small breakfast table

The widespread use of flowers or green plants will suit the Scandinavian style. They will serve as an excellent addition to the interior decoration of the premises..

Decorative elements of the kitchen

The choice of decorations depends on the decoration style. But there are also universal ones. For example, photographs framed with wooden frames. In this case, the frame must match the interior. If “Classic” is used, the accents are not appropriate. A strict style, straight lines, solid colors will look more acceptable. Images of the city at night for “Classics” will be perfect.

If you wish, you can arrange a whole photo exhibition on the wall

In addition to photographs, the walls are decorated with relief grimaces, images of famous people, human figures.

Vinyl stickers – an easy way to transform your interior

The art painting of the walls will look very impressive

Furniture elements can serve as accent decorations. A dining table, the legs, or part of them, are painted in an excellent shade. Carved products that resemble ancient Greek columns look interesting. In addition, the columns will well decorate the facades of cabinet doors, as well as a doorway, or an arch made instead of a door..