There are plenty of little things that you can do differently to give your home’s interiors a distinct and inimitable feel. When it comes to the design of a kitchen, making us of available space to the hilt is a very real need in most households. The kitchen is one of those spaces where functionality is probably a touch more essential than form. With floor space being an absolute premium in most modern houses and studio apartments, an addition like a corner sink in the kitchen brings along with it plenty of benefits.
Kitchen corner sinks can alter the dynamics of your kitchen and bring along with them a whole new visual appeal. Having said that, are the really the right option for you? Read on to find about the pros and cons of Kitchen corner sinks as you browse through a few gorgeous homes that have incorporated then seamlessly.
There are plenty of small kitchen layouts that often employ the corner sink in order to create a space that appears visually larger. Corner kitchen sinks ensure that the countertops are not broken and hence this not juts creates a more flowing space, but also provides for a longer work station without any breaks. Since the corner space in most compact kitchens cannot be wasted (unlike in the case of the more lavish designs) a compact sink in this forgotten nook serves just right!
Best Corner Kitchen Sink Ideas For Small Spaces
Sporting a corner sink does not mean that it needs to be the only one, as you can add another sink in the kitchen if you have ample space. This offers a nice amalgamation of unique form and easy functionality that is simply matchless.
Design flexibility and an innovative plan is what a corner sink brings to the kitchen. By placing the sink in the corner, there is ample space available in the remainder of the space for the addition of storage units. At times though, the placement of the dishwasher can be a real hassle as one sitting next to the corner sink with its door open might make the movement through the kitchen a tad bit inconvenient. There are those home owners who also feel that cleaning up is far more difficult after the installation of a corner sink due to the limited reach.
While from a ‘style’ standpoint, the corner sink can add a breath of freshness to the kitchen, it also can take away a bit of convenience as most often there is limited ‘elbow room’ while working with one. If you are getting extra help from your family members, then the corner can become all the more crowded.
Small Kitchen Corner Sink Design Ideas
We have always maintained that lighting is pretty much what makes or breaks the look of any interior space. With most home owners opting to place the corner sink by the kitchen window, there generally is ample natural ventilation. This is both a smart and practical choice as you not only have a lovely view to enjoy and abundant fresh air to take in, but natural light is still the best source to get work done under. But a pendant light installation above the corner sink more or less becomes a must as you still need focused light in the area after sunset.
If you have a couple huge windows in the corner of your kitchen that offer a panoramic view of something scenic, then a corner sink might be an ideal option indeed. Though perfect for the small kitchen that needs ergonomic solutions, it may not be the way to go for those who are blessed with a large and lavish kitchen space and prefer functionality above distinctive form.
Sherry is a blogger who loves to live her life to the fullest. She enjoys everything associated with design, décor and stylish modern trends. Born in California, Sherry has grown up on open ranches and in a wild setting, which has defined her taste for design and developed her interest in examining how structures and homes interact with the beauti[...]There were several decisions in our kitchen remodel that kept me up late at night, googling, reading Houzz forums, and second-guessing myself. But none of them gave me more anxiety than our corner sink! We inherited this sink placement from the original kitchen. The windows are in that corner, so we decided it would make sense to keep the sink there. Sticking with the same basic layout would obviously save us money too. But I kept doubting! This was our opportunity to redesign the kitchen
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Should we have put the sink in the island? Or on the back wall? We could have cut a new window facing the backyard...would that have been better?! I was really nervous, especially after receiving a few comments and DMs from people who have corner sinks that they hate (if one of them was you, I truly appreciate you taking the time to share your concerns and I did take them into consideration). But we forged ahead with the corner sink placement. And now that our kitchen is done, I'm so glad we did! Our corner sink is perfect for our kitchen and needs. We have no regrets (phew)!
Theirs, and the ideas to copy! I've compiled those do's and don'ts, for anyone else considering a corner sink layout. Hope this is helpful!
1. Dishwasher placement: In a standard kitchen layout, the dishwasher usually goes next to the sink, to minimize drips while loading dishes. But with a corner sink, if the dishwasher is
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To the sink then you are seriously boxed in when the dishwasher door is open. This was the number one complaint I saw in forums about corner sinks. So DO put a small cabinet between the sink and dishwasher to give yourself room to move while loading dishes. In our case, we used an 18 trash pull-out which works perfectly and is super convenient.
2. Sink cabinet shape: You can either get a true corner cabinet shaped like an L, where you're standing in a 90 degree corner, or a corner cabinet on a diagonal, like ours. The L-shaped sinks were universally hated in the forums I read. It's uncomfortable to stand in a sharp corner for a long period of time, and an L-shaped sink makes it difficult to wash large dishes. It could be okay for a secondary prep sink, but in general I would say an L-shaped sink is a DON'T. On the other hand, I think diagonal corner sinks are a DO. There will be some wasted counter space behind the sink, but that can be a great spot for plants and herbs, especially if you have windows above. Best of all, a diagonal corner sink actually utilizes the corner, and maximizes a space that's often unused. It also allows for longer stretches of uninterrupted counter space on either side (so important in a small kitchen). And since they're less common, I think corner sinks look striking and unique in the kitchen.
3. Sink cabinet size: Diagonal corner cabinets come in two standard sizes: 36 and 42. This refers to the length along the back wall, from the corner to the edge of the cabinet. Those sizes might sound big, but keep in mind that the front face will be much smaller since corner sink cabinets are shaped like a diamond. On a 36 corner cabinet, the front face is only 17. On a 42 corner cabinet, it's 24. This affects how large of a sink you can fit. We really wanted to maximize the sink size, so we went for the larger 42 size. Either size could work, but DO think about sink size before you order your cabinets.
Biggest Sink For A Corner Sink Base Cabinet
4. Sink size and setback: A big, deep, single-basin kitchen sink was one of the top items on my kitchen remodel wish list. But how big of a sink could fit in our corner sink cabinet? It was a bit more complicated to figure out, since a corner cabinet is not the same width from front to back. If you want a farmhouse sink, then you can't go any wider than the front face (24 for a 42 corner cabinet). With an undermount or drop-in sink, you can go a little wider since the sink will be set back a few inches. But if you go too big, you'd have to lean forward to turn the faucet on and do dishes--not great for your back. With our 42 corner cabinet, we got a 32 sink and I love it. It's big and deep, easily fits large pots and cookie sheets, and hides all our dirty dishes. But we had to do a 5 setback instead of the standard 3.5. It's still comfortable for me to do dishes, even pregnant (and actually, kind of nice that I don't get water splashed on me as much as before)...but I'm glad we didn't go any bigger. Be careful and DON'T get too big of a sink for your corner sink cabinet.
5. Cleaning: DO be aware...cleaning behind a corner sink is annoying. It's hard to reach back there, especially if you're short like me.
Should we have put the sink in the island? Or on the back wall? We could have cut a new window facing the backyard...would that have been better?! I was really nervous, especially after receiving a few comments and DMs from people who have corner sinks that they hate (if one of them was you, I truly appreciate you taking the time to share your concerns and I did take them into consideration). But we forged ahead with the corner sink placement. And now that our kitchen is done, I'm so glad we did! Our corner sink is perfect for our kitchen and needs. We have no regrets (phew)!
Theirs, and the ideas to copy! I've compiled those do's and don'ts, for anyone else considering a corner sink layout. Hope this is helpful!
1. Dishwasher placement: In a standard kitchen layout, the dishwasher usually goes next to the sink, to minimize drips while loading dishes. But with a corner sink, if the dishwasher is
Multi Level Kitchen Design
To the sink then you are seriously boxed in when the dishwasher door is open. This was the number one complaint I saw in forums about corner sinks. So DO put a small cabinet between the sink and dishwasher to give yourself room to move while loading dishes. In our case, we used an 18 trash pull-out which works perfectly and is super convenient.
2. Sink cabinet shape: You can either get a true corner cabinet shaped like an L, where you're standing in a 90 degree corner, or a corner cabinet on a diagonal, like ours. The L-shaped sinks were universally hated in the forums I read. It's uncomfortable to stand in a sharp corner for a long period of time, and an L-shaped sink makes it difficult to wash large dishes. It could be okay for a secondary prep sink, but in general I would say an L-shaped sink is a DON'T. On the other hand, I think diagonal corner sinks are a DO. There will be some wasted counter space behind the sink, but that can be a great spot for plants and herbs, especially if you have windows above. Best of all, a diagonal corner sink actually utilizes the corner, and maximizes a space that's often unused. It also allows for longer stretches of uninterrupted counter space on either side (so important in a small kitchen). And since they're less common, I think corner sinks look striking and unique in the kitchen.
3. Sink cabinet size: Diagonal corner cabinets come in two standard sizes: 36 and 42. This refers to the length along the back wall, from the corner to the edge of the cabinet. Those sizes might sound big, but keep in mind that the front face will be much smaller since corner sink cabinets are shaped like a diamond. On a 36 corner cabinet, the front face is only 17. On a 42 corner cabinet, it's 24. This affects how large of a sink you can fit. We really wanted to maximize the sink size, so we went for the larger 42 size. Either size could work, but DO think about sink size before you order your cabinets.
Biggest Sink For A Corner Sink Base Cabinet
4. Sink size and setback: A big, deep, single-basin kitchen sink was one of the top items on my kitchen remodel wish list. But how big of a sink could fit in our corner sink cabinet? It was a bit more complicated to figure out, since a corner cabinet is not the same width from front to back. If you want a farmhouse sink, then you can't go any wider than the front face (24 for a 42 corner cabinet). With an undermount or drop-in sink, you can go a little wider since the sink will be set back a few inches. But if you go too big, you'd have to lean forward to turn the faucet on and do dishes--not great for your back. With our 42 corner cabinet, we got a 32 sink and I love it. It's big and deep, easily fits large pots and cookie sheets, and hides all our dirty dishes. But we had to do a 5 setback instead of the standard 3.5. It's still comfortable for me to do dishes, even pregnant (and actually, kind of nice that I don't get water splashed on me as much as before)...but I'm glad we didn't go any bigger. Be careful and DON'T get too big of a sink for your corner sink cabinet.
5. Cleaning: DO be aware...cleaning behind a corner sink is annoying. It's hard to reach back there, especially if you're short like me.
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