Kitchenette - mini living room

The kitchen, generally recognized, is considered to be the second after the living room in the apartment. And if we talk about the activity of use, then, perhaps, the first place. The conclusion follows from this - the room should have a view corresponding to this rating.

In this article we will introduce you to the options for the interior of the eating area, its design.

Previously, the eating area was a dining table with benches, stools standing around, and later - chairs, but today this interior, we can say, has sunk into oblivion. Modern kitchen is unthinkable without a kitchenette. It has become an indispensable attribute for the kitchen interior, although in some cases the same table and chairs are better suited.

What is this corner, options for its interior, what are the advantages and disadvantages, you will learn by reading this article.

Before acquainting you with possible options for the interior of the corner, its design, it would be more logical to assume that you are interested in the advantages and disadvantages of the kitchen corner, as such, and why it is better than traditional table and chairs.

The undoubted advantage of choosing a kitchen interior with a dining corner is that:

• now you will have a quite comfortable place not only for family meals, but also for a feast, however, with a small number of guests, a kind of mini living room. This is very convenient, since in this case there is no need to use the living room space. Any hostess will appreciate it very much.
• usually a kitchen corner consists of two sofas. Therefore, it is possible to install sofas in an angle, in a row, against each other, and even in different places, that is, you have the opportunity to install the corner in an acceptable configuration for the kitchen. For a proponent of constant improvisation with the interior of the room, this will be a wonderful gift.

• there is an additional place for storing utensils and other kitchen utensils. Any housewife knows how the shortage of kitchen space spoils her nerves, because lying, standing, hanging kitchen items and products do not decorate the room. With the advent of the kitchen corner, all these problems resolve themselves.

• some designs of the kitchenette allow you to use it as a place to relax. Again, housewives who love or are forced to “conjure” for a long time in the kitchen on the eve of some holiday will be very glad to such a corner. This option is priceless in a one-room apartment - a full-fledged berth appears, of course, if the sofa of the corner is soft. Convenient and functional.
• allows you to optimally use the space of the kitchen room. Where two people can be placed on chairs, a sofa in the kitchen corner will provide space for three people. Saving space is obvious.

Of course, there are also disadvantages in using the kitchen corner, namely:

• in the store it is not always possible to choose a corner that matches the style of the interior chosen for the kitchen. Therefore, it is often necessary to engage in its construction itself, which, however, is a rather interesting work for a person who loves craftsmanship. That is, even in the red, if desired, you can find a plus.
• There are certain inconveniences for a person sitting in the center of the sofa. If necessary, leave his seat for some reason, when the others continue to have a meal, he has to bother his neighbors. Agree, a fairly significant drawback. But it can be significantly reduced by organizing hourly “breaks”, which will significantly reduce the “urgent” exits from the table.

• some conservative furniture included in the kitchenette.Usually corner furniture is assembled in a specific manner. Any change in it violates the harmony of the corner, which cannot be said in the case of a traditional corner with chairs.

Now, if after familiarizing yourself with all the pros and cons, you have not left the thought to place a corner in the kitchen, we will get acquainted with the options for its execution and design.

When choosing a corner, you should decide on the place of its placement. The most popular type of corner is the corner. Thanks to this arrangement of the corner sofas, you save the kitchen space, or rather, rationally use it. With this arrangement of sofas, you can accommodate more guests, as it also involves the corner of the room, the use of which is usually difficult.

Often sofas are located in a different configuration. Here you need to focus on the rationality and convenience of their placement. Moreover, the convenience of its placement also plays an important role in the interior of the kitchen. It is unlikely that you will be delighted by a corner that will always interfere "under your feet." That is, the issue of convenience also needs to be considered when choosing a place for a kitchen corner.

Using the corner, you can zoning the space of a large kitchen. At the same time, rationality and convenience of location should not be overlooked.

Having decided on the configuration of the corner and its placement, we move on to the possible options for the furniture included in its set.

Furniture for a kitchen corner usually consists of two or more sofas, a dining table and two chairs or banquets. All of them should be harmoniously combined both in color and in texture.

Corner sofas are presented in a rich assortment. They have many manufacturing options, including their structural and decorative features. Almost every sofa has a place to store kitchen utensils and products, located under his seat or in the back.

Usually these are sofas with leather or fabric upholstery, which has many colors, patterns and textures. Your choice, of course, should depend on the overall style decision for the kitchen room.

The chairs at the dining table are not recommended, because usually the depth of their seats will not allow you and your guests to sit comfortably and eat. Therefore, the chairs will be much more comfortable. By the way, chairs can be replaced at any time with others you like. They can also be “diluted” with chairs of a different kind, which will add some originality to the interior of the corner.

Stools are not forgotten either. Their form, of course, is limited by the classics, but modern design idea draws and embodies its innovations into it, making the chairs more original and functional. Often, modern stools have a hidden storage place for dishes and products.

Dining table occupies a central place in the interior of the corner in the literal and figurative sense. Its shape and color can be infinitely diverse, but harmoniously combined with the surrounding space. Unlimited scope for your imagination. This can be a regular classic, rectangular table, and the most intricate design, shape and material of manufacture.

Of course, the kitchen corner will look much more attractive if it is complemented by a certain decor.

First of all, it can be sofa cushions. They will make your corner very cozy and comfortable, which is important for creating a friendly atmosphere at the table.

An excellent decor of a corner can be certain combinations of fabrics located in its interior. By experimenting, you can achieve wonderful visual effects in the space surrounding the corner.

Probably the most ancient decoration is a bouquet of flowers in the center of the table or some decorative plant, if the area of ​​the table allows. Plants will be appropriate not only on the table, but also on the surrounding walls. The effect of adding a corner of flowers to the design will be amazing. Fruits on the table also have an equal effect.

A significant role in decorating and creating a comfortable environment at the table of the kitchen corner is played by properly planned lighting.

As you know, the lighting efficiency of a room is significantly increased if you make it combined, that is, the kitchen space will be equipped with general and local, local lamps. Designers do not recommend too bright fixtures. Sometimes an addition in the form of decorative lighting is possible. But in the case of decorative lighting, one should be careful, as it can spoil the appearance of the food served on the table.

Of course, the best option would be a beautiful chandelier hanging above the center of the dining table. Good taste and choice will allow you to decorate the space around the corner.

We hope that you have received enough information to choose a kitchenette that perfectly complements the interior of the kitchen. A kitchen corner is not just a tribute to fashion, but also a convenient, functional set of furniture that will decorate your kitchen and will delight its hostess. Of course, the question of the kitchen corner is not limited to the information given in this article. A creative person will always find an opportunity to contribute to its design. Go ahead, make your corner more functional and unique, harmoniously blending in with the “local” conditions that can sparkle in front of guests.