Options for corner cabinets, selection tips

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Choosing furniture for their home, each owner seeks to make its content attractive, functional, durable and safe. On the issue of saving usable space, corner furniture wins. A fairly universal element of it is the corner bedside table, the choice and installation of which will be discussed further.

Features

Corner bedside table is an element of filling the room, designed to preserve the usable space by filling in the unused area of ​​the room, namely its corners. Corner cabinets also perform this function, but their main purpose is slightly different from the purpose of the cabinet:

• the shape of the corner nightstand is dictated by its name - a triangular stand. This feature allows you to position this element in the corners of the room, without taking up extra space. This is perhaps its main feature, which also excludes its placement near straight walls;
• the height of the corner cabinet should be such that its upper part can be used as the surface of the table, to place various objects there. If the bedside table is very high, then it ceases to be a bedside table and turns into a corner cabinet;
• the design of this type of furniture can be either closed or open. The interior space of the bedside table is organized as efficiently as possible for storing various things there in a bedroom or another room;
• The supporting base for the construction of pedestals is using a wooden array, panels, or metal racks. The internal space is closed by swinging or sliding facades;
• on corner tables put photos, vases, televisions, other light or heavy objects. The countertop should be strong enough to avoid subsidence or destruction of the upper part of the structure;
• Despite the complexity of execution, corner tables can be equipped with drawers for storing frequently used items, as well as bedding, towels or other things;
• bedside tables are sold both in assembled form and, conversely, disassembled. The latter, often made of MDF or particleboard panels, are designed for simple self-assembly.

All of the listed facts regarding this type of furniture also apply to ordinary rectangular cabinets. It is the triangular shape that makes the corner bedside table special, designed to be installed in a specific place in the room, where nothing else can be installed.

Advantages and disadvantages

Regardless of the purpose of the corner bedside table, it can be a very useful accessory, as well as have some disadvantages. Consider a number of subtleties that characterize this element of furniture. The advantages of corner cabinets include the following items:

• saving space - this is perhaps one of the most important advantages of corner cabinets.Saving space means not only preserving the physical area of ​​the room, but visually increasing the internal space of the interior;
• safety is also one of the main criteria when choosing furniture. In this matter, the corner bedside table also wins, because, hidden in the corner, it is not an obstacle for the residents of the house. The design of this type of furniture will avoid injuries;
• universality - in addition to the fact that the corner cabinet for things saves space around itself, its shape allows you to optimize it inside. The presence of shelves or drawers will allow you to store many useful things or clothes;
• the variety of forms and designs of corner tables will satisfy even the most demanding designer and will allow you to organize the interior of the room for every taste. Many materials used in the manufacture of this segment of furniture create a huge assortment of these products. This greatly facilitates the implementation of the corner tables in any interior.

The disadvantages of corner tables also have a place to be, consider the main ones:

• the price of such a piece of furniture, despite the smaller number of materials used in the manufacture of materials, is often higher than the cost of a rectangular cabinet. Manufacturers often attribute this to design complexity;
• the shape of the corner bedside table and the dimensions are very important for its successful installation in the design of the room. If the designer’s goal is to install such an object to the walls, one of which must match the size of the wall of the nightstand, then the second will have to be made to order;
• rearrangement of the corner bedside table to another place will be difficult, since the unique shape may not fit into another corner of the room, especially since such a bedside table cannot be imagined standing against a straight wall;
• the inner space of the corner cabinets, although it is a usable area, however, cannot boast of a high level of versatility. The triangular shape of the shelves may not be suitable for placing large objects there, especially having four corners in the same plane.

Varieties

Corner tables, regardless of their purpose in the home, differ from each other in a number of features. Such features are in the design characteristics of the product, materials of manufacture, as well as in the immediate purpose of this element of furniture:

• in shape, corner tables distinguish between triangular and pentagonal. This characteristic depends on the availability of free space in the room, since the pentagonal design is more bulky, even though it contains more things. In addition to the structural features of the frame, there are differences between the facades of the cabinets. The front panels are flat or rounded. Rounded panels allow you to increase the interior space of the cabinet, but do not always fit into the interior design. The top surface can also be with rounded corners;
• the size of the bedside tables of a triangular or pentagonal shape can grow both in breadth and up. If the bedside table has a specific purpose, for example, to be the basis for TV, then its size is determined solely by the framework of the set requirements. Cabinets designed to store things are constructed in the size required by the interior design. Under the TV they usually put low nightstands, and for things - higher;
• according to the material of manufacture, wooden tables are distinguished, products from chipboard and MDF with plastic or metal elements. Solid wood as an expensive manufacturing material, however, looks spectacular in combination with classic elements. A pine cabinet can be inexpensive. From MDF and particleboard make cheap, but very practical cabinets;
• by the method of placement, you can also determine two main types of this category of furniture. The first is when the bedside table smoothes the angle from the doorway to the nearest wall perpendicular to it. The second way is to install a cabinet in any of the corners of the room.It can be a corner sofa with a curbstone.

Pentagonal

Triangular

According to the purpose, they share:

• cabinets installed in the hallway to store accessories, clothes and other things;
• bedside tables in the bedroom, also designed to hold clothes or accessories;
• TV stands, installed mainly in TV rooms;
• office cabinets;
• curbstones for a bathroom.

Office

For bathroom

For the bedroom

For the hallway

Under the tv

Color and style

Looking at a triangular curbstone to any of the corners of his home, the owner of the house seeks to harmoniously fit the selected element into the overall design of the room and preserve the original interior concept. This is achieved by understanding the basic idea of ​​matching shades of colors to each other, and understanding basic stylistic concepts.

The color scheme of furniture and premises directly affects a person’s mood, therefore it’s very scrupulous to choose the color of each filling detail. Given that the corner cabinet for things is an auxiliary element of furniture, it should not be distinguished from the general gamut of the interior. In order to successfully fit such an item into a room, they choose the same color as the main pieces of furniture, for example, cabinets or a bed. If the facade or the base of the nightstand is made of plastic, the panels are selected in any color that combines with the general gamut. In the event that the surface is wooden, then a pattern resembling a wooden massif is preserved, and only a shade is selected. You can play the interior in contrast, and choose a bedside table dark to light walls. Do not forget the simple rules that light color will make the interior a little more spacious and light, and dark, on the contrary, visually limits the room. White cabinet is perfect for light pastel or blue tones. Examples of successful compositions can be seen in the photo.

The style of the corner bedside table should also correspond to the overall design of the designer. The main styles for furniture of this type are: classic, pop art, high-tech, contemporary, eclectic. For a living room, the listed classifications are excellent. An exception can be called high-tech - this image is more commonly used in offices or workrooms. In homes, it is used only with a style similar to it, or with modern. By the way, such furniture increases the space through the use of glass facade and work surfaces. The most versatile and often used, this is Conteporari - a modern style designed to bring simplicity, functionality to the interior, be affordable and convenient. It is the simplest and most affordable among the models presented by most of the world's furniture manufacturers. For nightstands in the bathroom, glossy water-repellent coatings are often used, which externally turn the panel from any material into a smooth, monophonic stylish surface.

Additional equipment

To improve the furniture, manufacturers use a number of techniques that allow, without changing the initial concept, to make adjustments to the benefit of the product’s functionality:

• mirrors are mounted on corner tables in the hallway and bedroom. This extra item is typical for classic furniture. Often, mirrors are used on low pedestals so that a person can see his reflection, starting from the legs themselves. Naturally, the top of the mirror should reach appropriate sizes, and allow the tenant of the house to see himself at full height;
• facade doors can be both oar and sliding. This option is influenced by the preferences of the customer, rather than the absence or availability of space for their opening. It is unlikely that opening the doors of a small nightstand, also located in the corner of the room, will cause a shortage of free space in the room;
• depending on the purpose of the bedside table, its design also changes.For example, a corner TV stand should be stronger and have a number of holes through which all necessary wires will pass in the future;
• The facades of closed cabinets can consist of doors, drawers and open shelves. Drawers are often installed in pentagonal corner tables, and the ends of the product are equipped with open shelves, or closed with doors;
• the question of mirrors is not limited to placing them on top of a pedestal. Mirrors can also cover the surface of the facade. This technique will perfectly visually increase the space of the room;
• additional lighting complete with a large mirror will facilitate the selection of attire and make this process more pleasant and faster. The connection of electric lighting devices should be entrusted to professionals to prevent their breakdown or fire.

The nuances of choice

A corner bedside table is a universal object that simultaneously performs the functions of a cabinet and a surface used as a stand for various objects. Its main vocation is to organize living space, preserve its usable area and provide effective internal space for use. Observing all these subtleties, the choice of a curbstone will be very easy and productive. Here are some tips on what to look for when choosing this useful element of home furniture:

• the material for making the corner bedside table should be safe for the inhabitants of the house, especially if children live in it. It is worthwhile to ensure that panels and paints and varnishes do not contain substances harmful to health. The most environmentally friendly is wood massif, however, it is a relatively expensive material, in addition, using wood massif means increasing the weight of the product. It is always necessary to demand from the seller documents confirming the quality of the product that meets generally accepted standards;
• structural strength, if necessary, should satisfy the requirements with a margin. This will help to avoid further damage and will not lead to undesirable consequences. For example, if the bedside table is a stand for a TV or an aquarium, then the lives of fish or the integrity of expensive equipment may be at stake;
• you should immediately think about whether an angular pedestal is needed for things of the open type, or closed. If it will be used, for example, in the office, then it will be appropriate not only to use a closed design, but also to equip the doors with a lock for the safety of the things entrusted to him. An open pedestal looks lighter and will not look bulky. In the presented photos you can see the features of the structures;
• Before purchasing a cabinet, you need to measure the space where it will be installed. This will give an accurate understanding of what size this element will be, and how much space it will occupy in the room;
• the stability of the cabinet plays an equally important role as its strength. This is another security issue, resolving which, its fall and subsequent injuries in the house are excluded. Some designs, for example, equipped with high mirrors, have a top wall mount that locks them at the top point;
• scratches and chips are not allowed. These defects will quickly destroy the surface of the cabinet and render it unusable;
• The fittings are selected in high quality to avoid furniture repair after a short period of operation. Hinges should work quietly, like all pull-out mechanisms. It is worth checking all working parts for a feeling of smoothness - any intermittent abnormal movements of the mechanisms may indicate a malfunction;
• the convenience of handles, their coating should be resistant to abrasion in order to maintain their original appearance longer.

The vocation of furniture is to simplify the life of its user. Maximum efficiency of use is achieved with full compliance with the requirements of the owner. All you need is to carefully choose high-quality and stylish products that do not raise doubts about their strength and durability.

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