Sometimes you feel a certain sense of nostalgia for “Soviet” times. Even if everything was not so beautiful and stylish in the ordinary interiors of those days, not living rooms, but “halls,” but it was technically and ergonomically correct. The distance to the TV should be at least three meters - this is a fact. This means that such fashionable low elongated TV stands with a room width of about 2-2.5 meters cannot in any way be used in the setting. A do-it-yourself corner TV stand remains the best option.
Design Features
High-quality sink cabinets are a great necessity in every home. The purchase of these products must be thoughtful and balanced, because for the kitchen you need to select furniture that is optimal in size. It is also important to purchase products based on their aesthetic and decorative features.
This workplace should be very comfortable and preferably multifunctional, since the corner is a fairly large space.
When choosing, you need to consider what functions this bedside table performs:
- The practical side. Rationalization of the square footage in the room - the object takes up a minimum of free space, in addition, it houses other household appliances: a cabinet, a sink, communications, etc.
- A corner cabinet connects the kitchen unit along the walls.
- Expressiveness and aesthetics. If all the elements of the room’s style, including the sink-bedside table, are correctly selected, the kitchen will look quite representative.
- Aspect of comfortable use. If you plan the purchase and installation of the cabinet correctly, it will always be quite convenient for the housewife to use the cabinet while cooking.
A corner kitchen set is a necessary necessity: the size of the kitchen is not large enough to place everything you need along one wall.
Important. If a person wishes, he can construct the necessary sample himself, which will meet his purely personal needs.
Manufacturing materials
There are several basic materials that manufacturers use:
- Natural wood - a wooden cabinet is durable, reliable and beautiful, especially when adding figured carvings. However, caring for it is quite problematic.
- Chipboard (chipboard) is a popular material for inexpensive furniture. It does not require maintenance, and its main advantage is a large selection of colors.
- MDF is a more environmentally friendly and reliable material. It is not afraid of high temperature and humidity.
- Multiplex - thin wooden strips of different types, glued in different directions.
Manufacturers may offer corner cabinets from different materials depending on the price.
Important! In addition to cabinets made from one material, those assembled from combined materials are popular.
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Varieties
If a product is in demand, it will always have many variations. Let's look at the most popular products:
- Classic L-shape. It is suitable for small spaces, so it fits into the area of most apartments of the post-Soviet period. Schematically, everything is extremely simple - the bedside table with the sink is connected by a kitchen unit, which is located in the shape of the letter “L”.
- Furniture in the shape of the letter "P". Schematically, it may be similar to the L-arrangement. It’s just that now the set is longer, the furniture runs in straight lines along the entire perimeter of the kitchen, near the walls.
- Trapezoid bedside table. Quite a functional option, which entails a higher cost compared to previous products.
- Sink with beveled corners. Interesting design idea. Looks great and modern in a modern kitchen.
Note. Sink cabinets can also be classified according to the material they are made of. For example, from wood, possibly from rare species, or a cheaper and more practical option - from chipboards or wood-fiber material.
What to consider when making your own cabinet
It may happen that you are an experienced furniture maker and have the technical ability to create a cabinet from, for example, heavy materials such as metal, wood and glass. Of course, your product will look very beautiful, however, you should not forget about its weight. The average weight of this design can be around 70-100 kilograms. In this case, if you, for example, live in urban housing, the interfloor partitions, which are sometimes made too weak, may not withstand such stress. As a result, they will fall through, taking with them the cabinet, the TV, as well as the health of you or your neighbors below.
A high-quality cabinet is a real home decoration
Therefore, evaluate your capabilities and the characteristics of your home competently and wisely. By the way, remember that heavy cabinets can also damage flooring. Therefore, the heavier the piece of furniture you make, the more you will need rubber pads on the supports, unless, of course, your cabinet will still ride on wheels.
Cabinets are among the most popular pieces of furniture, and they are installed not only in the hallway or corridor, but also in living spaces. You can read about how to make a bedside table with your own hands, and what you will need for this, on the pages of our website.
Tips for choosing
Interior design is a delicate matter. Every housewife dreams of arranging her living space, while choosing the right furniture to match the interior of the room itself. As for the kitchen cabinet, it should also be functional, in addition to aesthetic aspects. How to choose the right product?
The corner cabinet under the sink plays a connecting function between the cabinets on two walls.
To do this, you must follow the following recommendations:
- The design of the room, as a rule, will tell you which sink you should purchase. Of course, choose options that will fit into the style of a separate room or the entire apartment.
- Another important factor in the choice is the material from which the products are made. Always give your vote to eco-friendly products.
- You should pay attention to reliability and practicality, reviews for specific models. Find out how durable a pressure washer is.
- To what extent does this design suit the owners? The psychological factor plays a huge role. The most trendy products will not be desirable if the consumer had prejudices towards them from the very beginning.
A corner kitchen cabinet is much larger than its straight counterparts and, accordingly, will accommodate a larger number of kitchen utensils.
Additional Information. The sink cabinet should concentrate two main features: beauty and functionality.
Do-it-yourself drawings of a corner TV stand
Designing corner cabinets to make yourself is not so difficult with a general understanding of the design. Let's take the lid dimension of 1200x450 mm as a basis. For open corner sections, let’s step back, for example, 250 mm, then the central straight cabinet will be 700 mm in length and, for example, 430 mm in depth (front overhang 20 mm). Next, using simple geometric constructions, we calculate the cuts at an angle. I began to measure from the center to obtain a strictly correct, symmetrical shape. The result was almost 850 mm - as in the drawing of the already shown version of the corner cabinet.
You can “plant” the cabinet deeper, but then the central part will also become smaller, it will become 700 mm narrower, and the side shelves will be wider.
Next, we finish drawing the lid and the corner open sections to the straight cabinet. In this case, the lid may not have a strictly regular geometric shape, be wider along the front edge or be rounded.
The corner TV stand itself can be completely open or supplemented with a drawer.
In the first case, the detailing and cut map for a bedside table with a height of 550 mm will look like this.
The calculation is made automatically for chipboard with a thickness of 16 mm. It makes sense to lay the corner sloping shelves in a single piece, one into two, and then open them diagonally - the consumption will be less. But this is an example of calculating a model that can be modified and changed as desired.
How to make a corner cabinet yourself
The kitchen is probably the favorite place to spend time for both adults and children. It’s so nice to have dinner with your family, gossip or just sit with a cup of coffee. Therefore, everything on it should be perfect (in the opinion of specific owners). If you cannot find a suitable design, it can be made. This is also possible with a sink cabinet.
This place is almost always used for installing a sink, which means that a siphon, pipes, and technical communications will be hidden in the cabinet.
First of all, you need to decide:
- what type of product needs to be invented, its dimensions;
- view and familiarize yourself with information on this issue, be sure to study photo and video materials;
- calculate estimates for materials, tools, etc.
Important! In most cases, making it yourself is much cheaper than buying it in a store.
If the preparatory stage is completed, you can begin the actual work. It’s better to start with the classic version, simpler, but also the most popular - L-shaped.
In stores you can most often buy a kitchen set with an L-shaped corner sink or with a trapezoidal cabinet under the sink.
Drawing and dimensions
The initial stage of work is to decide on the size of the corner cabinet for the kitchen sink. To do this, you first need to take appropriate measurements of the room and draw a diagram of the project.
The back part for a trapezoidal bedside table is formed according to the same principle as for a rectangular one, otherwise the schematic drawing looks like this.
In the drawing, it is necessary to take into account communications at the site, whether other elements of furniture or equipment will be located near the sink. As a rule, the drawing can first be made on a simple squared piece of paper from a notebook. Modern technologies make it possible to subsequently create a three-dimensional project on a computer, etc. The scheme should include:
- View of the structure from all angles. From the side, from above.
- It is imperative to detail the drawing, down to the smallest samples. If this is a classic, then highlight the dimensions of the right and left cabinets (which are located near the sink), indicate the horizontal connection of these objects (front side) and all subsequent connecting strips.
- Clearly design parts of the frame, walls, back and floor coverings, facade, etc.
- It is necessary to thoroughly consider the placement of shelves and doors.
The drawing with one blank wall is relevant when supplying communications from the side.
The entire kitchen layout must fit into the overall interior of the kitchen unit.
Selection of tools and materials
Let's dwell on the materials from which it is possible to make a good bedside table. First, pay attention to the old furniture; some parts can be used to build a good sink. If you start work from scratch, you will need chipboard or MDF, as well as plywood. The entire product can be made exclusively from wood; sometimes folk craftsmen design excellent wooden objects, and even in a single copy.
A popular material for inexpensive furniture. The service life will largely depend on the finishing method.
Of the tools that are needed for the project, most are available from good owners, and if not, then you will have to purchase it, which will be a good investment for the future - the ability to produce similar crafts at any time. The necessary accessories and tools are as follows:
- roulette;
- pencil;
- hacksaw;
- screw tie;
- screwdrivers are different;
- priming;
- protective devices;
- cutter;
- drill;
- screwdriver;
- level;
- plane;
- jigsaw;
- nails, screws and self-tapping screws;
- hinges, handles, etc.
A good craftsman knows how to replace a tool he doesn’t have, or how to do without it.
Assembling the cabinet
Before starting the main work, you need to prepare the walls that will be behind the sink. They should be even. If the owners wish, they are covered with wallpaper or treated with appropriate materials. Start of assembly:
- divide all materials according to the drawing;
- varnish the surface of the samples;
- we fasten the fittings, check the façade parts (how well they correspond to the design);
- we assemble the main countertop, mark where the sink and cabinets will be located, and make the corresponding holes;
- we install upper and lower cabinets;
- We install the tabletop canvas.
All that remains is to screw the countertop, cut in the sink, put the structure in place and connect it to the sides of the set.
This is only a complex process at first glance, but if you plan your actions, a person with minimal knowledge of carpentry can build good furniture.
A large pentagonal-shaped cabinet, the front part of which has a beveled edge that overlaps the rectangular junction of the side modules.
Final stage
The final touch is the assembly of the facade parts, which must be done in advance and tried on during the installation of the main part. The doors are attached to pre-installed hinges. If necessary, handles are fixed (if they were not installed immediately).
Such solutions are characterized by greater capacity and provide convenient access to the internal contents.
Façade details are the part of the structure that will be most exposed. It will also be used quite often by all family members. Therefore, you need to select high-quality materials.
Either a mortise or overhead sink with one or two sinks and additional space for drying dishes can be installed on top of the base.
Note. It is necessary to do everything according to the previously developed scheme, and there will be no problems in the work. If a craftsman likes his craft, he can continue, the sink will become the starting point in the manufacture of the entire kitchen set.
What are the dimensions of corner cabinets for sinks?
Of course, there are standards in kitchen furniture. But now they are becoming more and more flexible, adjusted individually to a specific kitchen project.
For a very long time, the standard height of lower kitchen modules was taken to be 850 mm from the floor. Of course, the adjustable legs allowed for an adjustment of 10-20 mm to level the horizon of the working surface. But now making the bottom row of the kitchen higher and lower not by 10-20 mm, but by the entire 100 mm, specifically to suit your height, is not considered something unusual.
The requirements for the location of household appliances have also become more lenient. Modern built-in ovens, hobs, washing machines and dishwashers have become more “loyal” to their “neighbors”. They do not interfere with each other’s work and do not heat up the furniture.
As for corner kitchen cabinets for sinks, their overall dimensions are clearly tied to two components:
- Providing access inside.
- Correct insertion of the sink bowl.
The door of the corner kitchen sink is responsible for the first.
With its standard width of 400 mm, the cabinets themselves will have the dimensions discussed above.
You can reduce the door width to 300-350 mm, but access will be significantly reduced. Make, for example, an attached module not meter long, but 900 mm (the door will be only 300 mm wide). Decide for yourself whether you agree to this, are you ready to put up with the obvious inconveniences?
The only exception is the second version of the corner cabinet. In it, the dimensions can be reduced down to 870x870 mm; due to the transformable door, access to the inside is maintained.
The second criterion – sink cut-in – determines not only the length, but also the depth of the module. Most built-in sinks are designed to fit into a countertop 600 mm deep. At the same time, the washing platform itself is 480-500 mm.
If you find a built-in sink that is narrower in width, then you can proportionally reduce the depth of the module. At the same time, take into account the size of the front overhang of the tabletop and the space that the baseboard will take up. Which, by the way, “passes” at an angle. This means that there should be enough space behind the sink bowl to install it.
Where can I put it?
The location of the sink cabinet is a very important aspect in the interior design of the room. You can install this design:
- Near the gas stove. This is the most popular option. Since all the equipment is at hand, cooking happens much faster. But it’s unpleasant when detergent from the sink gets into your food. So, such proximity has its negative aspects.
- Corner or classic placement. This location is the most acceptable saving of square meters in a small space.
- Bedside table by the window. An interesting approach for those who like to see nature or city life from the window while cooking. Don't forget that washing windows will be twice as dirty.
- In the middle of the kitchen (also called an island). In most cases, such a cabinet is also a dining table. Unusual layout, somewhat reminiscent of a restaurant style. Remember that with this design, the water pipes will have to be adjusted to the sink.
Models of corner sections
A corner vanity unit with a cut corner makes it easy to access the sink - a plus for any kitchen. The downside of this configuration is one narrow door, which is inconvenient in everyday life. The modern market offers more practical opening systems. This cabinet takes up more space, but the storage system is also more spacious.
The corner cabinet also has design functions:
The corner section forms the connecting part of the furniture composition and the interior.
This is an important communications hub. In addition to the supply to the sink, the cabinet often contains a filter system, a garbage container, a flow-through heater, and a storage system for household chemicals and vegetables.
The L-shaped side cabinet is more compact, which is important when there is a shortage of kitchen space
Typical sizes
The problem area for corner sink modules is the countertop. The joints and seams fall precisely on this part of the kitchen unit, usually made of postforming and laminated chipboard. This question is not relevant for cast stone countertops.
Before choosing a vanity unit with a sink, you need to consider the following points:
- Area, kitchen layout.
- Size, shape, method of installation of the sink.
You don’t have to buy a sink right away. You just need to have a drawing with the shape and dimensions of the sink. When drawing up a design project, provide this drawing to the designer or furniture section consultant.
Find out in advance about the pros and cons of the material. Please note that laminated chipboard requires careful protection of the seams from moisture, since this material is prone to swelling from water.
Decide on the contents of the cabinet: flow filter, heater, garbage disposal. The internal part allows you to place communications or household items. If you plan to place a large number of devices, a model with a beveled corner is more convenient.
| Corner block type | Dimensions |
| with internal corner |
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| with beveled corner |
For ease of assembly, the modules are equipped with legs 6-10 cm high. They can be disguised with a furniture strip. |
| with rounded internal corner |
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Corner storage system
Manufacturers offer retractable, rotating baskets, shelves, and holders. You can choose a design to suit any needs and for different kitchen areas.
Accessories
The classic solution for a composite module with an internal corner involves the presence of two cabinets with separate doors. Swing models are more practical in this case.
There are options with an accordion door, which is convenient if there are combined shelves inside. It will provide a good overview of the contents of the cabinet and easy access to pipes, filters, etc.
Materials
The corner table for the sink can be made of the following materials:
Chipboard. The boards are made from compressed wood waste and covered with a plastic laminate. The ends are processed with an edge.
MDF is a more expensive and high-quality material. Unlike chipboard, MDF is made from wood raw materials pressed under vacuum. The slab is sheathed with postforming, veneer or painted.
Facades and countertops are made from MDF and chipboard. Sections and ends require high-quality moisture-proof lining.
Solid wood. Wood has no equal in environmental friendliness. But practicality depends on the quality of drying, cutting, processing and fitting. Varnishes and impregnations protect wooden sections from moisture and temperature changes.
- Glass and plastic. Glass surfaces look stylish and expressive. The edges are framed with aluminum edging. Such surfaces are susceptible to mechanical damage and contamination.
- Natural, artificial stone. Stone countertops are durable, resistant to high temperatures and wet cleaning. The price of the issue is more premium than economy.
Methods for installing a corner kitchen sink
Most modern people with simple knowledge can install this object:
- we fasten the side parts with the bottom part;
- installation of a corner structure;
- we fasten the connecting components;
- installation of legs (if provided);
- We install doors and handles.
At the location of the washing unit, all communications necessary for its functioning are located.
Additional Information. When purchasing any furniture, a diagram is included, with which installation is quite simple. There are two installation methods: mortise and overhead.
Price of corner bedside tables
There are many factors that influence the formation of the cost of the pieces of furniture that interest us. So, we are talking about:
- body material;
- design features;
- quality of accessories;
- the size of the structure.
The price of the structure will directly depend on the materials used to make its body, as well as on the quality of the fittings
For example, bedside tables made of wood or those made by artistic casting from metal will be quite expensive. And if they are also decorated with high quality or equipped with expensive fittings, then their price can become fabulous (in the region of 100 thousand rubles).
However, there are alternative versions of these designs, so that people who earn a small salary can afford them. Of course, in such cases, it is better to prefer buying furniture made from laminated chipboard or MDF, since such furniture will continue to look solid and pleasant, and at the same time its purchase will not empty your pockets.
In this case, the quality will determine the price of the cabinet, although it will also be influenced by the eminence of the manufacturer
Organization of space inside
How you can organize your interior space:
- Using a basket (mesh). All contents are clearly visible during operation.
- Lockers. You can separate some kitchen utensils and household chemicals on all shelves.
- Pull-out drawers. This is the most practical method for storing dishes.
- Pull-out (regular) trash can (or any container). Basically, consumers use the space under the sink this way.
- Mini pantry. We install small shelves, and we get a pantry for storing food that does not spoil for a long time.
A floor-mounted corner cabinet will help you make better use of your kitchen space, making it functional and cozy.
When choosing a suitable design, the main thing is that the kitchen furniture: be stable along with the sink, hide the main communications on the site, have a spacious cabinet and other characteristic features.
Inner space
The internal storage system can be represented by several types:
- Shelves. Conveniently divides the space into several zones.
- Baskets and nets. One of the most convenient ways to store small items.
- Drawers. Suitable for storing any kitchen utensils, especially cutlery.
The interior space of the sink can be decorated in different ways.
See also: What could be the design of a studio apartment?
Features of corner kitchens
The kitchen set can be installed in one line, and this option is often used in narrow small kitchens. It can be U-shaped - a good solution for spacious kitchens. In some rooms it would be appropriate to arrange kitchen furniture in two parallel lines, and in some places to additionally use a kitchen island. Corner sets are great for square kitchens. Among their advantages:
- compactness and spaciousness. You will be surprised how much useful stuff fits in a relatively small space;
- the ability to place the sink, stove and refrigerator - key elements in any kitchen - in the corners of the triangle. This arrangement will greatly simplify the daily work of any housewife;
- the ability to zone even a small kitchen. The kitchen corner leaves enough space in another corner of the kitchen to accommodate a cozy dining area. Even in a Khrushchev house a compact table and several chairs will fit, and if the space allows, then you can put a soft corner.
The corner kitchen, alas, is not universal. In some cases it will not work, as it has some disadvantages:
- a corner set is not suitable for long narrow kitchens;
- the corner part of the kitchen can be compared in capacity to a small pantry, but in order to organize convenient access to it, it will be necessary to provide special fittings, and this will certainly affect the price;
- if the kitchen has niches, ledges and other complex elements, then a corner kitchen will have to be ordered, i.e. the furniture will be more expensive than standard furniture.
And yet, for a small square kitchen, a corner set is the ideal solution. The sink, in fact, can be located anywhere, but in 99% of cases it is installed in the corner to form the desired working triangle. Therefore, when considering the choice of sink for a corner kitchen, we will keep in mind the angular location of the sink.
Features and purpose
Any sink should be located in a place where it will be safe and convenient to use, and it should be located at a sufficiently significant distance from the stove or heating devices. When choosing a sink, you must additionally focus on the cabinet on which it will be installed. The entire structure must ideally match the kitchen unit, and must also be compact and reliable, so the cabinet must be made of high-quality and durable materials.
The sink cabinet is considered a multifunctional design because:
- guarantees the preservation of a unified style when decorating the premises;
- hides elements of communication systems that are used to operate the sink;
- a trash can or various containers for storing food and cleaning products are placed here;
- Often this cabinet is used for installing built-in appliances, for example, a washing machine or dishwasher, but these appliances must have a width of up to 45 cm and a height of up to 60 cm;
- a filter can be attached to a sink with a cabinet, and a small water heater is often installed.
A cabinet that is not equipped with a back wall is usually selected. This guarantees simpler and faster installation, as well as connection of the structure to the sewerage and water supply systems.
Useful tips for making a TV stand with your own hands with a photo and a finished drawing
There are televisions in every home. Some people have them installed in bedrooms, living rooms, kitchens and children's rooms.
Therefore, TV stands do not lose their relevance.
It is worth noting that they are provided by different manufacturers in a wide range, but if you wish and have some carpentry skills, you can make such a piece of furniture with your own hands.
Decorating the corner of the work area
The angle in the working area can be made straight or beveled. Which one is more convenient?
A beveled corner is undoubtedly more convenient and practical, since there is no need to equip it with special roll-out sections.
In addition, there is more free space in front of furniture with a beveled corner, so it will be more convenient to use, for example, a corner sink or stove. And the cabinets themselves are much more spacious than usual.
But keep in mind that a beveled corner takes up more space, so it is not always suitable for small rooms.
Right angle. But for small, compact rooms, or a kitchen in a minimalist style, it is better to choose a right angle.
Modern manufacturers offer a wide selection of furniture specifically for this layout.
These can be special corner-shaped drawers, folding doors that provide access to both sides of the corner at once, or rotating mechanisms that facilitate access to the internal contents of this part of the cabinet.
Corner with a protrusion. Often in a kitchen room a corner is occupied by a ventilation shaft or a decorative protrusion.
In this case, there is no point in connecting the two sides of the corner furniture into a single whole, by hook or by crook. A more practical option: “break” the corner by placing the furniture so that it is adjacent to the walls of the ledge on both sides. Don't want the protrusion to be noticeable?
Select finishing materials to match the furniture facades. Another option is to cover the ledge with mirror tiles. Such a frame will make the corner visually more weightless, and the presence of mirrors will work to expand the space.
What can be placed in the corner? We have already said that a sink is often placed in the corner. However, recently they prefer to place the sink near the window, using the window sill.
You can place a stove in the corner, and use the upper part of the corner to mount the hood. However, the shape of the corner for such a layout should be beveled. An unusual option: place a refrigerator in the corner by choosing a corner model of this appliance.
If the corner is beveled, then you can equip a full-fledged pencil case here. And if the pencil case has open shelves, then it will perfectly accommodate a built-in oven, microwave and even a TV. It is better then to define the lower part to accommodate a cabinet with drawers.
For a right angle, the only option remains: there will be a worktop for the kitchen here.
However, if you rarely use this part of the table as a work area, then you can put some kind of household appliance in the corner: a coffee maker, microwave or toaster.
Peculiarities
The main advantages of self-made furniture include the ability to come up with a cabinet design and select building materials.
Despite the large selection of ready-made furniture in stores, consumers are often not satisfied with the dimensions of the product, its color scheme or model. You can make a cabinet yourself that will fully meet all your requirements. In addition, making furniture items yourself will cost much less than buying ready-made ones .
