Corner furniture, pros and cons, where and how best to place structures

All the advantages that corner furniture has were appreciated by the inhabitants of our country not so long ago, it has gained popularity recently. At first, kitchen corners were widely used, but now in the interiors of modern apartments there are other developments. Such furniture allows you to create an ergonomic, practical environment, save free space, and transform the interior of any room.

Features

Talented furniture designers offer interesting new items for the kitchen, bathroom, living room, computer furniture, household appliances. Now in stores a diverse selection of the following corner furniture attributes is presented:

walls in the living room;
sofas in the living room;
wardrobes for the bedroom;
radius wardrobes;
bathroom accessories;
cabinets in the hallway;
Furniture for kitchen;
small or leather corner sofas.

Wall

Kitchen

Sofa

Radius Cabinet

Cupboard

What are their features and main features:

For the living room - in this room, all family members spend a lot of time, so the atmosphere plays an important role here. The living room space is limited and, as a rule, is small: the owners are faced with the task of organizing the space in such a way that they can quickly and unhinderedly use all the necessary items. An excellent choice for this room is a corner wall, which consists of:
- shop windows
- shelves for equipment;
- bookshelves;
- drawers;
- TV stands.
for the bathroom - today's bathroom is not only a place for taking a shower, here you can relax after a hard day. In the absence of free space, corner furniture is the best choice, because, being located in the corner, it does not interfere with free access to the sink, washing machine and other items. The furniture is equipped with special drawers, shelves needed to store everything you need: hygiene products, powders, towels, razors;
for the bedroom - the most common problem in the bedroom is the lack of storage space. Corner cabinets are able to solve this problem, since they use the area of the room most effectively: they contain clothes, bedding and much more.
for the kitchen - this is the room in which the hostess spends a lot of time, besides this, all family members meet here at a family dinner. Large families experience certain difficulties at the moment when everyone gathers in the kitchen due to insufficient space. Corner furniture will ensure the rational use of space, ease of use of all kitchen appliances and ergonomic placement of all kitchen utensils.

Advantages and disadvantages

Corner furniture has many positive qualities, but when choosing a reliable and durable design, one should take into account not only its advantages, but also its disadvantages. Key benefits include:

saving and increasing living space - arranging furniture in the corner allows you to use free space, which is usually not used for any purpose, and save space. This is especially true in small rooms;
small dimensions - the furniture does not have large dimensions, so you can install it in almost any corner;
convenience - not only various objects are placed on the shelves of corner structures, but also audiovisual equipment, which is very convenient. In the kitchen, the angular layout is especially practical, since it is possible to perfectly organize the working triangle: stove-fridge-work surface;
spaciousness - despite its compactness, the furniture is quite spacious, it even holds massive objects without cluttering up the space, and small drawers are designed to store small things;
functionality - transforming corner furniture for boys or girls in a children's room, can be used for its intended purpose during the day, and converted into a sleeping bed at night;
diverse design - modern designers create unique models that differ in unusual shapes and colors. Thanks to bright innovations, the interior is transformed and becomes much more attractive;
demarcation of zones - arranging the furniture correctly, you can divide the room into several functional zones, for example, for relaxation or family pastime. A corner display can serve as a barrier separating the kitchen from the dining room;
visual concealment of wall imperfections - as a rule, the angular part of the walls of rooms is fraught with many imperfections and irregularities that can be hidden with furniture.

In addition to the advantages, the following disadvantages can be noted:

after installing the corner headset, uncomfortable joints are formed that interfere with the opening of adjacent cabinets;
Numerous connections resulting from installation complicate the maintenance of furniture. This is especially true for kitchens where moisture predominates, adversely affecting the condition of the material.

Corner furniture accessories due to the specific design and the high cost of the material used for its manufacture, have a high cost. That is why not everyone can afford such a purchase. Making such furniture with your own hands is also problematic, since for this you need to have some skills, and before work you need to study the instructions and design drawings.

Varieties

Various types of corner furniture are produced, which differ in the following characteristics.

By material

This is an important characteristic that you need to consider when choosing furniture, because the service life, strength and appearance of the product depend on the quality of the material. The following types are popular today:

wood - is an environmentally friendly material that favorably affects human health, can withstand increased loads, temperature extremes and other negative external conditions. It has an impeccable appearance and a long service life, the most popular are oak, cherry, walnut, maple, aspen;
MDF - is in great demand due to the budget cost. It is easy to operate and assemble, however, in comparison with the previous material, it has a shorter service life;
metal - structures made of it are heavy, but thanks to the presence of forged twisted elements, such furniture looks very elegant;
plastic is a great option for practical furniture. Most often, such designs are used in bathrooms and kitchens, where furniture requires constant care;
glass and mirrors - if earlier these materials were used only as a decor, today you can find all-glass or mirror corner furniture.

Chipboard

Metal

MDF

Wood

In shape

The most popular forms of corner cabinets are as follows:

direct - characterized by strict, straight lines, perfectly fit into classic interiors;
trapezoidal - designs of light shades look attractive in a classic, modern style;
Radial - accessories complement any interior style: from classic to unusual. In turn, such models can be concave, convex, or combined;
non-standard - ideal for avant-garde or high-tech interiors.

Radius

Trapezoid

Triangular

By design

By design, the following structures are distinguished:

modular - the most popular option, which guarantee coziness and comfort in the room. Modules, depending on needs, can be moved, replaced or deleted. They are made in the same style and usually from one material. Modular furniture is multifunctional and consists of the following additional components:
- shelves transforming into a table;
- air corners with rollers;
- armrests used as a stand.
cabinet - such furniture is a set of different items from which the owner selects only the necessary elements to create a suitable environment, while taking into account the style and dimensions of the room. Hull structures are equipped with:
- capacious boxes with a roller locking mechanism;
- shelves of various shapes and sizes;
- hinged shelves for storing small items.
built-in - unusual angular structures that are mounted in a wall niche. They differ in spaciousness and the presence of sliding doors. Using a mirror, you can visually increase the space of a room;
semi-built-in - models in which the wall performs the functions of one of the sidewalls;
soft - this furniture looks perfect and is suitable for filling the corners of the room. There are various variations of shapes and sizes, which are selected individually for the dimensions of the room. Such furniture is complemented by poufs and pillows, made in one color.

Built-in

Cabinet

Modular

Soft

Where and how best to place

Before buying furniture attributes and creating an optimal environment, it is better to consider some details. To do this, perform the following steps:

make a plan of the room;
select the central element of the room;
we fill the space, schematically place the furniture.

At the same time, we observe the following recommendations of specialists:

in a small room it is advisable to place two different corner products, such as a sofa and a showcase. It is not recommended to purchase a lot of furniture, it is better to choose a few basic elements;
large rooms are recommended to be divided into functional zones, the use of two corner sofas in this case is a good solution - you get a really cozy corner. In addition to using furniture for dividing into zones, finishing materials and other methods can be used;
for comfortable viewing of programs, the distance between the TV and the sofa should vary depending on the screen size;
exit from the room should not be cluttered with foreign objects;
the lighting of the recreation area should not be bright;
in small rooms it is advisable to replace massive tables with coffee tables or other similar folding structures;
the best choice for small rooms will be products complemented by a cap. A backless furniture item has a more elegant and neat appearance and does not share space. However, in classic interiors, such a move would be unsuccessful;
semicircular structures are best used in spacious rooms in the center of the room, as they conceal free space.

A corner sofa in the kitchen is a practical option; secrets of specialists will help create a pleasant dining area:

this furniture helps to create a separate dining area, so it must be highlighted on the general background. For this purpose, bright strokes and shades are used, the color scheme of the remaining elements should be neutral;
for longer use of furniture, it is better to use special protective covers, because the fabric upholstery in the kitchen is quickly dirty, and in addition it absorbs odors. Covers can be made for various celebrations or just change the mood;
in spacious kitchens, in addition to installing a large sofa, they mount various shelves for storing trifles;
small kitchens are made out by arranging furniture in the shape of the letter "G", but for large kitchens it is better to choose the "P" layout.

Selection rules

In order to transform the room and make it functional, stylish, comfortable, it is recommended to pay attention to the following selection rules:

absence of external defects - before buying, you should carefully inspect the furniture, there should be no scratches, chips, cracks and other defects;
dimensions - must correspond to the dimensions of the room. Bulky furniture absolutely does not look in a small room, and miniature - in a spacious one. In order to avoid any misunderstandings, it is better to first determine the place where it is planned to arrange furniture and measure the area. It must be remembered that accessories can be used not only for sitting, but also for storing household items, as well as sleeping places. You should take into account the orientation angle (right or left), because not all furniture can be remounted if you plan to use it as an extra bed. Additional functions require free space, so all these nuances must be considered;
workmanship and structural reliability - prefer to prefer structures made of natural, durable and safe materials. Transformation mechanisms ("accordion", folding bed, euro-book), as well as the frame, must be working, and the upholstery material must be wear-resistant, guaranteeing quick and high-quality cleaning. It is better to abandon furniture that exudes an unpleasant chemical smell;
form - depends on the style of the interior, the furniture should harmoniously fit into the general atmosphere. All furniture items must be made in the same style, have a matching color;
convenience - before you get a sofa, it’s better to sit on it and try it out. If the model is not entirely convenient, you should not purchase it;
locking mechanism - reliability of the structure. There are various systems used in furniture designs. To fix the position of the back of the sofa, a "click-clack" is used, the work of which must be checked before buying. Beds, located at an unusually low level, are equipped with a roll-out system, it is less reliable. The "dolphin" mechanism makes it very easy to arrange a berth, you just need to pull one panel from under the other using the roller mechanism, which is carefully inspected before purchasing the goods.

Furniture equipped with a "folding bed" is not intended for frequent use, since this mechanism wears out quickly, and furniture items equipped with an "accordion" mechanism, which give a spacious place to sleep, are considered the most compact. To create an extra bed, you can opt for products with reclining lateral parts, while it is better to check the quality of the joints with the corners.

Corner furniture can be purchased ready-made, but it is possible to order it. Own unique design, individual characteristics, high quality workmanship - this is the difference between furniture made by talented craftsmen!