Small kitchens are still the main problem for urban residents, and, surprisingly, despite the obvious need, modern developers are still save on kitchen square meters. So it turns out that you have to decide how to place everything that is necessary in this modest space: and stove, and a sink, and roomy furniture. Very often, a natural choice arises: to make a sink in the corner. This can be a great way to save space, but this solution has pitfalls. Before deciding on such a bold design move, weigh all the cons.
Read in the article
- 1 What do all corner kitchens have in common?
- 2 Kitchen sink and its features
- 3 Why is it better not to put a corner sink?
What do all corner kitchens have in common?
On the one hand, the use of corner space is very beneficial. There is a lot of space here, although it cannot be called standard. Design ideas for corner sinks are very attractive: you can place a perfectly round sink here, oval or even triangular.
Corner furniture manufacturers additionally equip such sinks with colander for drying washed products, stationary cutting boards and many other accessories.
Kitchen sink and its features
What do we all expect from a kitchen sink? Yes, everything is very simple: it must be practical, reliable and beautiful at the same time. The choice is quite large. There are products made of acrylic, stainless steel, ceramics. Acrylic sinks are considered environmentally friendly, but they have a common problem with durability, and in the kitchen you still wash pots and rattle pans. The stainless steel looks, of course, not very chic, but it will not be demolished, and the price is quite democratic.
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Why is it better not to put a corner sink?
And if a corner sink has so many advantages, why is it not the best choice? After all, the rule of the working triangle is respected, the space is optimized as much as possible, and the sink is practical? Everything will show exactly its application. And then you will notice that, firstly, not every sink can be squeezed into a corner.
The second nuance you will notice if it falls out wash the dishes after a dinner party. In this case, you will have to do without helpers, because they will not be able to stand side by side in the tight space of the corner. So only one person can stand at the sink.
If you want to use both a sink and a dishwasher in combination, then you will have to put them far from each other, and this is inconvenient. You will not be able to open the dishwasher door if you do not move away from the sink. So you need to put the dishwasher near the stove or refrigerator, and this entails problems with folding the dishes.
The minus of the corner sink will also appear during cleaning. Access to the walls will be difficult and dirt will accumulate there. Cleaning a corner is not easy, at least it will not be easy to wield a mop. And washing the wall behind the sink is also difficult - you have to stand on a stool to reach the walls.
And the main drawback is the increased load on the back during work. You have to bend to reach the tap. Even half an hour a day in this position can lead to lower back problems.
And a little more information on this topic - in the video:
Yes, a small kitchen makes you make difficult choices.
And what do you think? If you use a corner sink - share your impressions in the comments!
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