Cutting Corners:

The corners of any room are an important part of any interior design plan – in terms of both aesthetics and utility. More so when that room is a kitchen, owing to the need to balance form and function. 

Considering that most urban living spaces come with limited space, an unused corner becomes dead space – a limitation that can undermine even the most innovative design concepts. It is not just a matter of aesthetics, but awkward corners are a potential source of inefficiency when they exist in a kitchen.

But can dead space in a kitchen truly be avoided? Is it really necessary – or easy – to manage it? 

The answer is a resounding yes! There are a lot of options that have been designed to manage dead corner space in kitchens with style – and substance. Read on to learn more about the  several ways by which a dead corner space in kitchens can be put to use. 

A Corner Sink:

Among the most popular awkward kitchen corner ideas is to add a sink, especially if there is a window above it. Doing the dishes can get boring – a nice view can offset that boredom to a large extent. But a corner sink is more than just a distraction from drudgery. It is a great way to incorporate the work triangle – the counter, sink and refrigerator – into a kitchen design that uses its space well. 

An Eat-In Kitchen:

A cozy dining corner in any kitchen can add a unique aesthetic while also minimizing dead space. With the right furniture and decor concepts, an eat-in kitchen can be a perfect addition to any home that aims to make the most out of limited space.

What’s more, it can be very efficient for serving food, especially if it is strategically placed to complement the work triangle. It can also be a crucial part of the overall aesthetic if it is done right!

A Range:

For a kitchen with limited space, a clearly useful option is to combine a cooktop or stove with an oven into a single appliance. This not only helps save space, but can open up options for corner storage in kitchens. 

Moreover, a range in your kitchen lets you manage a wide range of cooking activities from a single destination, making it invaluable to a truly efficient work triangle that lets you make the most of your kitchen. They come with various configurations too, letting you choose the best one for your kitchen according to your specific needs. 

Combined with the corner sink and eat-in concept, the range can be a cornerstone to maximizing the efficiency of your kitchen – and minimizing the dead space in it. However, things like venting, clearing doors and drawers for the oven to open, and the placement of oven handles are variables that must be accounted for on a case-to-case basis.

Storage:

Among the most popular of small kitchen corner ideas, a plethora of options for storing appliances, utensils and other miscellaneous items can make utilizing corner space a breeze. 

Kitchen corner cabinet solutions include options like Lazy Susans, corner drawers, segregated drawers and so much more. Based on your storage needs, selecting the right corner cabinets can transform dead space in your kitchen to a storage bay that caters to all of your needs. Open shelving can enable easy accessibility to important utensils or appliances that are used frequently. 

If cabinets simply won’t do, a kitchen corner cabinet wall can be a great idea for making dead space in your kitchen useful. It combines the utility of a cabinet along with the aesthetic advantages that come with it.

Aesthetics:

For kitchens that may not require extra storage or cooking options, decorative cabinets or displays can be a great way to utilize corner space. 

Furthermore, an aesthetic kitchen design concept that has gained traction recently is to introduce a gentle curve to cabinets and the counter to better make use of dead space or corners. 

A showcase of prized dining sets or memorabilia can be a great way to utilize corner space in your kitchen. Or you could choose to have a countertop for drinks if you are so inclined!

Functional Form:

However you choose to utilize corner space in a kitchen, the important part is to consider your unique requirements. Think about the kind of dishes you cook, the appliances you use to do it, and the amount of utensils you will need. 

Aside from cooking, another factor to consider is the overall aesthetic of your interior design, the amount of natural light in the kitchen, and of course, the work triangle. 

With so many options at your disposal, making the perfect kitchen is certainly a possibility – and an easily achievable one at that.