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Corner swing cabinets - varieties, drawings and do-it-yourself assembly tips

in a niche corner furniture cabinets with hinged doors are considered sales leaders, they have existed for more than one hundred years and during this time they have managed to “grow” with many models. Let's take a closer look at the popular corner designs and find out which of them can really be done with your own hands, and what to pay attention to.

Varieties of corner swing cabinets

Despite the seeming simplicity, choosing such a cabinet is problematic, because these designs have the most a large number of variations. This paradox is caused by the fact that the list of advantages outweighs the list of disadvantages.

Among the advantages are the following:

• There is no more functional use of unused corners in a room. From floor to ceiling, space is 100% occupied, and this applies to both large and small rooms;
• As practice shows, door leaf hinged is the most durable and robust design. The main thing is to choose the right type of canopies, but we will talk about this a little later;
• The swing mechanism is silent, which cannot be said, for example, about sliding doors;
• When the sash is opened, a person has full access to the contents;
• Such cabinets are divided into separate isolated sections, which is convenient during operation;
• Even expensive hinges for swing doors are an order of magnitude cheaper than the average sliding system;
• The tie-in of most of these canopies does not require professional knowledge and available for home master, and an overly expensive tool is also not needed here;
• Everything existing species and design directions have swing models in their arsenal.

A noticeable minus in corners swing cabinets only one - to open the door, you need a place next to the cabinet.

Designs with two doors

A two-door wardrobe is considered a classic, this option is chosen by the owners of small rooms. The fact is that the normal width of the door ranges from 350 mm to 650 mm. Narrow sashes do not look good, and wide sashes give a large load on the hinges, which invariably leads to distortions during long-term operation.

The most spacious design with two doors is considered to be trapezoidal. In fact, the owners receive a mini-dressing room, where in the center there is a sector for large items and a long outerwear, and on the sides, 2 sections with shelves and drawers become excellent. Plus, outside it is possible to put 2 modules with open shelves.

single door wardrobe

Here we actually have the same trapezoidal cabinet, only with smaller dimensions and a wider front door. In operation, such furniture is not very convenient, it is difficult to get it into the far corner. But for those owners who have roominess in the first place, this is a great option.

Single-door cabinets also include cabinets in which only one section is closed. Most often, such models are made for the hallway. On the one hand, hooks for outerwear and open shelves for small things are mounted in them, and the adjacent section is covered with a door.

L-shaped cabinet

AT l-shaped cabinets the number of doors is not limited, this case the main thing is the shape, the furniture, as it were, wraps around the corner. Such designs look more elegant. Previously, they were assembled from 2 sections installed at right angles, but this is extremely inconvenient.

Now a trapezoid fits into the center of the corner on both sides of which 2 wings are equipped. This layout allows you to easily open adjacent doors, and most importantly, the capacity of the structure increases.

Radius Cabinet

Radius structures appeared relatively recently. From the point of view of functionality, they are no different from their L-shaped counterparts, the only difference is in the configuration of the doors, they are rounded. You cannot assemble this facade with your own hands, and not every workshop will undertake such work, so the price of this furniture is sky-high.

Design

In such cabinets, doors are the most important element, so we can only talk about the design of the doors and the material from which they are made.

What are hinged facades made of?

Illustrations	Recommendations
	chipboard. On the this moment, laminated chipboard occupies at least half of the entire furniture market. The material is relatively inexpensive, but it looks decent and is well processed. In the west, chipboard was abandoned. Formaldehyde was found in the board binder. Our manufacturers claim that the laminated coating completely blocks all harmful fumes.
	MDF. MDF boards are 30-40% more expensive than laminated chipboard, but they are considered completely environmentally friendly, more precisely, in the west, terrible poisons have not yet been found in MDF, so this is the best option for easily susceptible, gullible people.
	Glass. Glass facades are not cheap pleasure, plus do not forget that glass is a breakable material. Even high-strength tempered glass has so-called critical points. A light click on such a point is enough and the door leaf will crumble completely.
	natural wood. Now all natural wooden furniture mostly made to order. High-strength expensive woods come here. In addition, the array is impregnated and dried using special technologies, which explains its high price. Although for self assembly wood is quite suitable, however, no matter how hard you try, “hand-made” will be noticeable.

Door types

Illustrations	Recommendations
	Glossy facade. Soviet lacquered chiffoniers are now a thing of the past. Gorgeous gloss is applied using automotive enamels or acrylic-based paints and varnishes. The gloss looks very impressive, but such doors are easy to scratch, plus every fingerprint of your finger will be visible from afar.
	Matte. Matte coating is deservedly considered the most practical, so these doors occupy at least half of the market. It doesn’t matter what material the doors are made of, now absolutely all models of cabinets have matte fronts.
	With a mirror. A mirror is not just a useful and convenient option, the more such doors, the more voluminous the room seems. If the facade is made from floor to ceiling, then the cabinet, figuratively speaking, becomes "invisible". Acrylic mirrors are considered the most modern and, accordingly, expensive, they are light and absolutely unbreakable; They are followed by tempered glass, the doors are of high quality, but heavy; The public sector uses ordinary glass covered with transparent PVC film.
	Veneered facades. Veneer is a thin slice of natural wood. It is glued on MDF, chipboard and furniture type-setting wooden plates. Such facades are indistinguishable from natural wood but their prices are much lower.

accessories

Within the framework of one article, describe the entire existing furniture fittings not realistic, so I will focus only on those mechanisms and devices that are available to an amateur in terms of do-it-yourself installation and we will start with loops.

Illustrations	Recommendations
	Overhead awnings. The well-known four-hinged design, which allows the sash to open at an angle of 90º. For inserting overhead loops and similar mechanisms, a special Fortsner drill is used.
	Half overlay loop. Often used in corner structures. It has a certain bend, which, when opened, provides a small gap between the sash and the base, which allows you to open the sash without hitting neighboring blocks.
	Inner loop. A close relative of the consignment note and semi-consignment note, only here the sash is not superimposed on the box, but recessed into it. But when plowing it also comes out with a gap and opens the doors completely.
	Angle hinge. It is rarely installed on front doors, its main purpose is to provide comfortable opening of mezzanine doors and small cabinets. There is a whole line of such models that open at an angle from 30º to 175º.
	piano. A classic of the genre, these loops were actively used in the middle of the last century. Such mechanisms serve for a very long time, installation is extremely simple, nothing but a screwdriver, an awl and self-tapping screws are needed here, but the appearance is not for everyone.
	Heel. There are many models of such canopies, but the principle of operation is the same. They are installed in two extreme points- up and down. There are hidden and open designs. Often these hinges are installed on glass doors.
	screw-in. The simplest hinged structure, both parts of which are literally words are screwed into the base. A hole of a slightly smaller diameter of the screw is pre-drilled, after which the element is screwed into the base. Here the problem is that these mechanisms are visible and they are mounted only if the appearance corresponds to the design idea.
	Butterfly patch loops. In general, these hinges are mounted on interior doors, but there are models that are also suitable for cabinets. Here adjacent elements enter into each other. These canopies are screwed with self-tapping screws.

In addition to hinges, an integral part of the hinged facade is doorhandle. There are overhead and mortise handles. The overhead version is simpler, such handles are either screwed into drilled hole or fastened with self-tapping screws. For mounting mortise models a cutter is required, so I do not advise amateurs to take them.

Furniture handles are made of wood, plastic and metal, but since the load on these elements is minimal, the focus should be on product design.

For those who are going to design cabinets with their own hands, I recommend paying attention to the elements of assembly fittings. For open assembly of elements, metal or plastic are excellent. furniture corners- This is the easiest and most convenient option.

For those who are annoyed by open bindings, there are confirmations. This is a furniture screw with a hex head. For the installation of confirmations, you will have to buy a special confirmation drill. After screwing in, the head of such a screw is covered with a plastic plug in the color of the upholstery.

Location

A big plus of corner structures is that they are universal, such a cabinet fits into the interior of any living room. The appearance of the facade depends on the design, but the content varies depending on the purpose of the room. Moreover, in the living room and children's layout is optional, and for the hallway and bedroom there are their own laws.

Corner wardrobe in the hallway

It’s good if the hallway allows you to install an L-shaped multi-section structure that fits everything, but often you have to deal with miniature halls. In this case, one or two-door designs are used.

Here it is important that the cabinet consists of 3 sections:

1. The first one is closed. It is designed for outerwear, shoes and hats that are waiting for their season;
2. The second section can be either open or closed. It is also intended for outerwear, but for the one that is currently in use;
3. It is desirable to leave the third section completely open. It is filled with small drawers and shelves that are designed for small things.

A mirror in the hallway is a must. The owners decide where to install it, but you should not hide it inside the closet.

Corner wardrobe in the bedroom

In this room functional content corner cabinets depends on the size of the structure. From general rules the following can be distinguished:

• Shelves with underwear, shirts, blouses and other frequently used items are located within walking distance, that is, that is, at an average level, from the belt to the eyes;
• A separate, preferably closed sector is allocated for bed linen. And the shelves with bed linen can not be placed below 40 cm from the floor;
• Shoes are stored in the lower level, here you can also provide a sector for a vacuum cleaner;
• On top we have hats and oversized, rarely used items, such as suitcases and blankets.

Conclusion

From the article you learned about the most popular models and practical functionality of corner structures. The video in this article shows the intricacies of the assembly, if after studying there are questions, write in the comments, I will try to help.

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The problem of limited space and the desire to use every meter of living space pose a challenge for a person, what furniture to choose for the house, and how to arrange it. Convenience and comfort in use will depend on how rationally the elements of the interior are thought out.

In addition, not every wardrobe can be as functional as possible and act as a decorative element. Only angular will cope with this task. After all, it occupies the place that usually remains unused - the corner of the room, at the same time, without cluttering it up. Can be bought or made corner cupboard with your own hands.

Basic corner cabinet configurations:

• Triangular shape.
• Trapezoidal shape.
• The shape is in the form of the letter "G".
• Form "five walls".

Triangular and trapezoidal shapes are difficult to self-manufacturing. The fact is that there are diagonal elements here that require individual schematic detailing and the use of special fittings. The preparation of the necessary materials is recommended to be carried out in the presence of a specialist measurer.

The five-wall corner cabinet is the most common configuration. Used in all kitchen models of corner cabinets. Two planes are adjacent to adjacent walls forming an angle, while the facade consists of three planes, the middle one of which is the door leaf.

The shape of the corner cabinet, in the form of the letter "G", is quite functional and compact. It consists of two double boxes placed in a corner. The advantage of this model is the saving of consumables, compared with the installation of two separate products.

Doors in any configuration can be hinged and coupe. In the first case, the width of the door panels should be minimal - up to 450 mm, in order to avoid excessive load on the hinges. In the case of compartment doors, their width cannot be narrower than 450 mm, with overall height 2200 mm. It is necessary to maintain the ratio of the width of the wings to the height of the facade - 1:5, for the normal operation of the cabinet.

Corner cabinet with hinged doors
Corner wardrobe with sliding doors

How to DIY

Corner cabinets with hinged doors differ in the number of doors: two doors, three doors, and more. They are opened using handles or a special mechanism by pressing the door leaf. The material used is wood or chipboard. The surface can be covered with plastic, enamel, paint. Decorate the product with gilding, carving, mirror and glass inserts. For ease of use of the cabinet, on its inside or outside Build in lighting.

Before starting work, you need to decide on the product configuration and draw up a drawing of a corner cabinet. It must display the shape of the cabinet and its dimensions, and include internal elements. The dimensions of the corner cabinet and its configuration directly depend on the size of the room where it will be located.

Required Tools and material:

• chipboard, boards or MDF;
• self-tapping screws, dowels;
• accessories;
• profile;
• drill and perforator;
• screwdriver;
• roulette;
• building level;
• electric jigsaw or hacksaw;
• a hammer
• glue;
• mirror.

There are several important features to consider before starting the manufacture of the cabinet:

• Boards chipboard is better take ready-made, in size, or resort to the help of a professional to cut them. It is very important that the parts fit together as much as possible during assembly. They should be even and exactly the right size.
• Don't skimp on accessories. It must be of high quality and full set. This is especially true for elements for sliding doors, the leaves of which must open smoothly and not jam.
• It is worth paying close attention to the surface of the ceiling and floor. It must be even. For example, for a built-in wardrobe, this is of primary importance, because if this rule is not followed, the structure will not fit into the opening.

A classic five-walled wardrobe, at the base of which lies a square, with a cut corner, consists of two double parts. Two planes built into the corner - located at an angle of 90 ° to each other and form the rear wall. On the sides of them are two vertical panels that form the sidewalls. The upper and lower planes are the pallet and cover of the structure. Inside the corner cabinet are different sizes shelves and bars for clothes. Swing doors complete the look.

Such a separate cabinet, in most cases, looks bulky. Therefore, if possible, it is better to install the built-in corner system. The advantage is that the installation costs less material, due to the absence of upper, lower and rear modules. In addition, the usefulness of using free space is higher than that of a free-standing structure.

Training

In order for the work on the manufacture of a corner cabinet to proceed correctly and without errors, you need to follow the step-by-step instructions:

• first, you need to decide on the place and room in the house where the product will stand;
• take measurements of space and put them on the diagram;
• determine the configuration of the product and apply it to the drawing;
• mark the dimensions of the corner cabinet on the drawing and compare with the dimensions of the space being prepared;
• define right amount material and tools, and prepare them.

The dimensions and internal content will depend on what you would like to fit in the closet, and on the layout of the room. It is better to choose the configuration based on the skills for manufacturing furniture structures and the cost of consumables. The height of the shelves and the level of the bar should be located at such a level that it is convenient for use not only by yourself, but also by all family members.

To facilitate design, you can use computer program PRO100. She will help considering the right dimensions, and calculate materials and fittings.

The layout of the corner cabinet is drawn by hand, starting with the side panels, which will be load-bearing. They must be made from solid boards. Then, the height of the cabinet is determined - from 2200 mm, if space is left above it, and higher if the cabinet is up to the ceiling. In the first case, you need to install a solid upper canvas, and a lower one of the same type.

After that, the horizontal details of the cabinet and shelves with rods are determined. Large shelves are best placed at the top level of the cabinet, and a clothes rail in the corner section. Further, the diagram indicates the mechanism for opening the cabinet (). Upon completion, details (mirrors, pens, painting) are applied to the drawing.

Assembly

The assembly process corresponds to the drawing sequence of all elements in the project. All wood parts must be picked up in the store, and then sawn to size. Accessories are recommended to buy high-quality - German or Turkish. Depending on the filling of the cabinet and the door opening system, the following are purchased: handles, hinges or sliding system, confirmations, closers, legs, dowels and hooks for clothes.

Corner cabinet, in fact, consists of 2 or more boxes. When preparing these boxes, it is very important to observe the proportions of height, length and depth. Otherwise, it will turn out skewed, and door mechanism will not close. Modules are fastened with ties. This steel fasteners, made of a screw and a nut, prevents the product from loosening and firmly fixes the structure, forming a single ensemble.

When installing a hinged cabinet opening mechanism, the doors are fixed with canopies, and can be opened in any convenient direction. In the case of a sliding mechanism, guides are attached along the upper and lower parts of the opening, along which they will move door leafs.

Brief Assembly Instructions

The corner cabinet, depending on its configuration: built-in or freestanding model, is installed in different ways. But there is universal instruction how to make a corner cabinet with your own hands, which must be followed:

1. According to the drawing, you need to cut the material and check the availability of components.
2. Install the legs on the bottom of the structure.
3. To the installed bottom, with the help of confirmations, attach the side panels.
4. At the upper ends of the side walls, you need to drill grooves for dowels. Moreover, they should be located at the same distance from each other as the holes on the lid.
5. Treat the dowels with PVA glue and fix in the lid.
6. Install the cover on the side walls.
7. When mounting the cabinet to the ceiling, the legs must be installed so that there is a maximum stop of the cover against the ceiling.
8. After assembling the "skeleton" of the cabinet, you need to install hinges for swing doors, or guides for sliding doors. Hang doors.
9. Install shelf fasteners.
10. Install shelves and other fittings.
11. Decorate the hats of confirmers.

Thus, you can independently make a corner cabinet, following the instructions for preparing materials and assembling the product. After choosing the cabinet configuration, it is important to correctly draw up a drawing and manufacture the product according to the indicated dimensions.

Corner is a structure that is installed between two walls.

With it, you can profitably beat the free space, and fill in the empty corners.

A distinctive feature of such furniture are sliding doors, which allow you to save free place and add charm to the room.

Training

Shape and size

The shape of the corner wardrobe is:

There are standard schemes and dimensions in the manufacture of corner cabinets and non-standard ones. Standard schemes and dimensions are:

As for non-standard products, it is advisable to install them in small, narrow and cramped rooms. When designing a drawing custom size Do-it-yourself corner wardrobe compartment should take into account that:

• minimum depth the cabinet should be at least 35 cm. But the maximum allowable depth should not be more than 0.9 m;
• minimum width non-standard piece of furniture should be at least 0.1 m. Then the doors will have a width of 45 cm. More narrow doors will be inconvenient and exploitation and unstable;
• height non-standard products has no restrictions. Depending on the wishes and requirements of people, cabinets can be made to the height of the ceiling. But optimal comfortable height is 2.1 - 2.4 m.

Interior arrangement

When designing furniture, it is worth considering competent zoning of space. Namely, you will need:

• shelves for things. They are the main filling element. They can be made stationary or retractable, solid, ventilated, half or full depth;
• rods for shirts and other short items. Most often they are made of metal;
• hooks for bags and robes;
• shoe racks. In the upper part on the mezzanine it is convenient to store shoes in boxes;
• drawers for underwear and socks;
• trousers. On them, the trousers will always be ironed and ready for dressing;
• tie rod. It will be convenient to choose products with it. They will not wrinkle and lose their shape;
• belt hooks;
• drawer baskets for small things. All things will be visible in them. It will be convenient to store bracelets, glasses, watches in them. Inside the basket can be divided into separate cells.

Scheme and drawing

After you have decided on the dimensions, shape, materials of manufacture and design of the cabinet, you should draw a diagram with the designation of all internal compartments, drawers, shelves.

Advice. If you own a PC, you can make a sketch using a special program. With its help, both simple furniture elements and quite complex ones are created.

When creating a project for future furniture, it is important to consider:

• product dimensions;
• dimensions of the door, plinth and cabinet cover;
• materials and dimensions of the back;
• inner space– vertical and horizontal sections, boxes, shelves;
• the presence of mezzanines;
• arrangement of accessories.

Materials and tools

An important criterion in the manufacture of furniture is the choice of consumables. For the manufacture of the frame is used:

• natural wood. Wooden crafts are the most durable and environmentally friendly. Such furniture will delight owners with natural beauty, interesting texture and texture. But its cost will be quite high;
• MDF. This material has good operational characteristics, durability and affordable price. Distinctive features of MDF its ease of operation, environmental friendliness and safety, excellent decorative qualities are considered;
• chipboard. Differs in a practicality, durability, reasonable cost, moisture resistance and esthetics. Modern manufacturers provide a wide color palette laminated chipboard. Thanks to this, stylish and original furniture items are obtained.

Doors can be made from:

• tree;
• plastic;
• MDF or chipboard;
• tempered glass.

Important. The durability of structures directly depends on the driving mechanisms. So, Special attention It is worth paying attention to the choice of fittings and guides. Save on these materials is not worth it. It is recommended to purchase products only from well-established manufacturers.

For cabinet assembly finished project you will need the following tools:

• a hammer;
• screwdriver;
• drill;
• square;
• pencil.

Also, before installing, check for:

• finished drawing;
• furniture board;
• guides and fittings;
• drawers, shelves, hangers, handles;
• dowels and screws;
• top and bottom bezels.

Manufacturing

How to make elements?

Having on hand a corner cabinet project with all the calculations, you can go to a company where you will be cut materials.

If you decide to do all the details yourself, you must:

1. From sheet material cut out all the elements of the product: walls, doors, shelves, drawer elements. You can make parts using a circular saw. It is also possible to cut with a hacksaw, but in this case, chips may appear on the parts.
2. After that, we process the edges using a PVC edge tape that matches the color. Facing cabinet elements can be done with an iron or a building hair dryer.
3. We apply the trimming with an adhesive surface to the part and iron it with an iron or heat it with a hairdryer.
4. We walk along the edge soft cloth pressing it firmly against the product.
5. Cut off the remaining tape with a knife.

Construction assembly

Corner cabinet can be built-in or cabinet. The assembly process of different structures is somewhat different from each other.

To assemble a built-in product, there is no need to install a back wall and corner ends. The product assembly process will consist of the following steps:

1. If necessary, we process and align the walls in the room. Paint them or wallpaper them.
2. We drill holes in the places of future fasteners.
3. We connect all the parts of the body.
4. We check the work done with the help of the level.
5. Next, we move on to interior arrangement. We note the location of the internal shelves of boxes, sectional partitions.
6. We install doors.

Case frame assembled in the following way:

1. We make markings at the place of installation of a piece of furniture.
2. We assemble a special device from a metal strip and two pieces of board connected at an angle. You will also need 2 quick clamps. With the help of these tools it is convenient to connect workpieces at right angles.
3. We check the details with a square and measure from the top edge of 7 cm.
4. On the upper and lower parts we make marks for drilling and drill the parts.
5. Using a screwdriver, we twist the confirmation.
6. After fixing the sidewalls, we place the location of the shelves and make holes for them. We install the cross member and fasten all the shelves.
7. Next, we collect the lower part of the piece of furniture.
8. After assembling the case, a sheet of fiberboard is attached to the back of the cabinet with furniture studs.
9. We install the door.

Door installation

The last step in assembling a corner cabinet with your own hands is the installation of doors. They should be ordered separately from a company that deals with such systems.

Sliding systems consist of the following elements:

• upper guides;
• bottom guides;
• the top of the door;
• the bottom of the door;
• vertical rack for the side parts;
• sealing rubber. It not only softens the opening and closing of the structure, but also prevents dust from entering;
• sets of upper and lower rollers;
• brackets for fixing doors.
• vertical side profiles. They are either symmetrical or asymmetrical.
• door filler (mirror, wood, glass). Performs a purely decorative function, giving originality general interior premises.

Important. All door accessories must be covered with a protective film that will prevent damage and scratches during delivery.

Door Assembly Instructions as follows:

1. We place the door in a horizontal position so that it can be accessed from all sides.
2. In the upper part of the vertical stand, we make two holes for fasteners - the diameter of the lower hole will be 6.5 mm, and the upper one will be 10 mm.
3. We attach the roller at the bottom.
4. AT upper part we insert a rubber seal into the mirror and fix it with a profile. We lay the seal around the entire perimeter.
5. Next, install a vertical profile with a handle.
6. We join the upper profile with the cross member and tighten the screw with a hex wrench. The screw is not completely screwed in, since then the upper rollers will be installed in it. Only after that, the screw is tightened to the stop.
7. Next, install the lower profile and tighten it with a hex wrench.
8. We put on the final vertical profile and tighten the screw with the top roller.
9. We prepare everything for installing the lower roller, compress the spring and carefully insert the roller into the drilled hole. We fix everything with a screw.
10. Fix the top guide. We do not screw the bottom guide.
11. We insert the latch for the door and set everything according to the level. Only after checking that outer side at closed doors a gap of the same width is formed, we fix the lower guide with screws.

Sometimes creating some kind of furniture with your own hands is much easier and cheaper than buying ready-made headsets in salons. For example, to create a corner cabinet with your own hands, it is not at all necessary to be seven spans in the forehead and have a whole set of skills. In fact, the design of such a piece of furniture is simple, and there should not be any problems in its implementation.

Making a corner cabinet

We will create a wardrobe that will have a sliding system of two facades. At the base of the box there will be a square, one corner of which we will cut off. Before we make a corner cabinet with our own hands, we need to measure two quantities: the depth of the sides and the distance between them (the sliding system will be built into it). The height of the cabinet also matters. Let's say our design is following options: 600 mm by 1500 mm by 2300 mm.

We draw up a project, first we draw a diagram of the upper part, two sides and a corner support. The latter will be two parts that are connected to each other at right angles. These details will be partially back wall our closet - shelves will be attached to it. On the right side we will have shelves, on the left - a pipe on which outerwear is hung. Thus, this will be the foundation for the cabinet.

Box preparation

Our corner cabinet will consist of two boxes. The first one will be represented by a module with shelves (you may have a different number of them). The second module will consist of two elements - straight and angular, which will allow access to the pipe for outerwear. The first module is assembled simply: a chest of drawers and shelves are built into it. At this stage, it is very important to correctly calculate the depth, because otherwise the sliding system will not close completely and will rest against the facades. With the second module, there is even less work, since only the installation of the bar is required here.

How to choose a configuration?

Before you make a corner cabinet with your own hands, it's a good idea to understand its dimensions. So, the standard height is 2200 mm and above, which means that the opening for the facades must be at least 900 mm. If the doors are hinged, then the sashes should be as small as possible in width. In addition, the load on the hinges will be moderate, and therefore the cabinet will last longer.

Second important point- taking into account the parameters of the room and the expected load of the cabinet. Under each specific room you can choose a specific design. For example, cabinets in the form of a trapezoid and a triangle are too complicated in terms of calculations, besides, they will have to take into account both special fittings and certain details. Fitting the facade correctly without a professional measurer in this case is almost impossible.

Or maybe a classic?

The classic version of the corner cabinet has five walls: it is inserted between the sections in furniture set. The system seems complicated, but in fact it is the most common and easy to manufacture. But if you put such a design as an independent element, it is too difficult, and a lot of materials will be required to create it. The closet will turn out to be overall, it will take up a lot of space, but it simply will not work to put a lot of things into it. So if possible, it is best to create a built-in corner cabinet with your own hands: working space there will be more in it, and much less materials will be required.

Kitchen options

Of course, creating a huge one with your own hands is not easy. And therefore, most often this piece of furniture is bought in the bedroom or dressing room. But what to do when required constructive solution for the kitchen and at the same time it is impossible to buy a separate cabinet? The answer is simple: "Make it yourself!" For example, for a kitchen, an L-shaped design, consisting of two modules that are installed in a corner, could be an ideal configuration.

It is very easy to create such a corner kitchen cabinet with your own hands. Its design will be compact and ergonomic, and therefore even in the smallest kitchenette it will look harmonious. As for the number of shelves and the opening-closing system, the preferences of the owners play the main role in this matter. At the same time, it is worth remembering the mandatory nuances.

1. You should not try to cut chipboard at home on your own, since the peculiarity of the corner structures is that they need to be precisely adjusted to each other and the geometry must be carefully observed.
2. Creating a corner kitchen cabinet with your own hands, you should not save on fittings. For example, using sliding mechanism doors, buy full equipment for openings, and savings can lead to the fact that in a year your locker will die for a long time.
3. You should carefully consider the alignment of the floor and ceiling so that your design fits perfectly into the opening allotted to it.

How to assemble?

Assembling a corner cabinet is not the easiest process, and therefore you can spend a lot of time on it. To do this, you will need to stock up on a screwdriver, hammer, nail puller, hex keys, puncher or drill, hacksaw. It is worth remembering that all modules of this design are attached with the help of which they are inserted and fixed immediately. Be sure to make sure that the holes match each other. Before mounting the doors, it is worthwhile to install the mounting strips and plastic linings for the corner hinge - it is fastened with self-tapping screws.

If you need to attach the corner module to the cabinet, then you need to fasten it in several places. This will make the structure stronger and more reliable, and it will last much longer. As you can see, creating the simplest corner wardrobe with your own hands is not very easy, but it is quite possible. This is a universal element of furniture, since it allows you to more rationally and competently use free space. If you create it yourself, you can give the system any design and stylistic features, so that it fits perfectly into a room or kitchen. Well, do not forget about the timely drawing up of drawings - they will definitely be useful if you want the corner cabinet, created by yourself, to be solid and of high quality.

Finished corner kitchen cabinet

When the size of the room allocated for the kitchen is not impressive, you have to think about the smallest components of comfort, using every centimeter usable space. Speaking of kitchen sets, we mean, among other things, the corner where two walls meet - a place that, with an ill-conceived approach, becomes useless. However, it can become quite tangible help if you find the right approach. This approach is usually to create a corner cabinet that fits perfectly into general scheme headset and allows you to use additional space.

Main settings

Kitchen furniture is manufactured to standards that depend on the parameters that determine the height of the cabinet you are going to assemble.

We list the main indicators that will be taken into account in the process of creating a corner cabinet:

1. The width of the plinth - this indicator ranges from 10 to 12 cm, while its value is not affected by what type of stand will be used - solid or legs.
2. The height of the locker is usually 70 cm if you are not going to equip the cabinet with a sink. In this case, you need to make it a little lower than the level of all other cabinets. This is done for convenience when washing dishes.
3. The height of the countertop varies from 2 to 4 cm. It depends on the material used, primarily on its structure.
4. After all measurements, the height of the corner cabinet is usually about 84-85cm.
5. The most common parameters for cabinets are 90x90cm. Of course, the dimensions primarily depend on the parameters of other parts of the headset.

Important to know: the distance between the tiers of the headset is usually 60cm, while standard height hinged corner cabinet, creating the possibility of its comfortable use by people of average height is 70cm.

What product shape to choose?

Once you decide on the dimensions, it's time to think about what shape of the product you would like to fit into the kitchen space. We list the three most important varieties:

L-shaped pedestal - this form of pedestal differs in that best form the door for it is folding, like the one used in trolleybuses. So you can maximize the view of the interior space, which, by the way, can be turned from ordinary shelves into a carousel with the best angle of rotation.

A wall cabinet of this form will serve as an excellent helper in saving space. The cabinet itself is also good because you can successfully place a sink in it. Since in Soviet apartments water supply and sewer communications are usually placed in the corners, you do not have to extend the pipes.

Attached design - a less convenient option for the location of the cabinet. A small cabinet with a door at an angle of 90 degrees is added to a deaf cabinet located in the corner. The problem is that in this scenario you only have access to the interior of the smaller cabinet. This design also allows you to place a sink, however, plumbing is located in a blind module, and in an accessible one they arrange a place for dishes and kitchen utensils.

Remember that when the sink is located in a blind section, you greatly complicate the access to it for a plumber in case of a need to repair work, and if the sink is removed from a deaf cabinet, it will remain empty and useless.

However, practice shows that it is better to place the sink in another place, and equip an empty cabinet in a place for cooking or put a microwave oven there.

The space in the accessible module can be equipped with a carousel with a small angle of rotation or pull-out baskets.

Trapezium-shaped pedestal - original and stylish option, which, however, has its drawbacks. This form has one door, and sections are adjacent to it on the sides. kitchen set. The trapezoidal cabinet looks quite solid, especially in kitchens with a large area, but it is not entirely rational.

Firstly, a straight door makes it difficult to access some areas of the cabinet, especially near the wall. And secondly, it is better to avoid the simultaneous installation of a carousel and a sink in such a pedestal at the same time, since the first one will constantly damage the second one due to the friction force. So it is better to put a microwave or other equipment on the cabinet.

Finished corner kitchen cabinet

Getting ready for assembly

Any product must be designed before assembly. This process can be divided into several stages:

1. Determine the purpose of the cabinet - is it designed for washing, cooking, or do you want to hoist kitchen appliances on it.
2. Before your eyes should be overall dimensions both the cabinet itself and its components.
3. Decide on the insides of the cabinet - whether it will be regular shelves, a carousel, or pull-out baskets. It is important to calculate the convenient distance between the shelves and their number.
4. Consider design and color scheme.
5. Determine the material from which you will make a cabinet or cabinet.
6. Create a drawing that will clearly show what and where is located and how it is attached.

Of the materials, chipboard or chipboard is best suited, which is strong enough, resists moisture and, with the right processing, looks very attractive, while having a small price.

Materials and tools

Sheets of chipboard or chipboard;

Facade PVC, which will cover all visible ends and edges of the product;

Euro screws with dimensions 40x4.5 or 50x7mm;

self-tapping screws;

Hangers;

sealant;

Furniture coupler;

All necessary accessories like hinges, handles, etc.;

Drill and drills with a diameter of 4.5, 7 and 8mm for working with wood;

Emery skin;

Key for working with hexagons;

Level;

Roulette.

Do-it-yourself corner module

The next stage of work will be the preparation of the main parts for the future cabinet. They will have to be cut from whole chipboard boards, so you will need maximum accuracy and precision. However, this does not guarantee good quality works. At least at home, some factors can interfere with this.

If you use a power tool for sawing, then keep in mind that it cuts the laminate well. Yes, in general high level vibrations can simply prevent you from fulfilling your plans with good accuracy.

To simplify your life, contact a company that, according to your project, can cut and even trim fragments of a future pedestal.

We assemble the cabinet

Now directly about the build process itself:

1. Make non-through holes and insert dowels into them in order to pre-fix the components of the cabinet. So you and the frame can align and increase the strength of the future product. Chopics are pre-coated with glue.
2. As soon as you insert the dowel into one part, thread its end into the hole in the other and firmly press the two parts of the cabinet together.
3. Before complete installation of the future product, check all its parts for evenness.
4. Now confirmations will be screwed into the dowels. This is done with a hex wrench.
5. If legs were provided in your design, it's time to mount them to the main structure and adjust in height.
6. Make holes in the sides of the future cabinet and insert cross-shaped fasteners for the doors into them using two self-tapping screws.
7. On the side walls, build fasteners for the rails along which the boxes will slide out, and fix the rails themselves.
8. Once the frame is created, attach a fiberboard sheet to its back wall.
9. In the case of a wall cabinet, you need to attach fittings to it, with which it will be attached to the wall. Adjustable suspensions will perfectly cope with this role.

How to collect boxes

1. The walls for the boxes are pulled together with screws. As soon as you assemble three walls, insert pieces of fiberboard into their bottom, which are created according to the parameters of these walls.
2. Drawer fronts must be secured with eccentric ties. In this case, the screws are screwed into the facade, then the side with the cap is inserted into the bushings located on the sides of the drawers. The main thing is to pre-make nests in them. Once the bushings are in the holes, turn them until they catch the screw heads.
3. If we are talking about a corner cabinet, roller guides must be screwed to the lower corners of the drawers.

When it comes to assembling the oven, final stage is excluded due to the absence of drawers in this type of cabinet.

How to install modules and embed a sink

At this stage, the finished product is placed in a corner. If we are dealing with an attached lower module, then first it is worth installing a cabinet with a sink with a ready-made hole for pipes. Only then you need to install a cabinet with a door.

You will need furniture intersection ligaments when it comes time to connect cabinets to each other. In total, four fasteners are required.

When it comes to corner kitchen cabinet, in which the sink will be mounted, under this sink you will first need to make a hole in which the sink will be placed.

To make a cutout for the sink, attach it to the countertop and create a marking with a pencil, and then drill a hole of such a diameter at the edge of this marking line that the jigsaw file can freely enter it.

Once the nest has been cut out, the sink will be inserted into it and screwed with special attachment supplied in the kit. The cut line after this operation is treated with a sealant.

We fix the countertop and doors (video)

When the cabinet or wall cabinet took their places in the headset, it remains only to solve the issue with the countertop and doors:

1. The kitchen worktop is marked with an additional allowance of half a millimeter from each edge. If, after mounting the cabinet, a small gap remains between it and the wall, the plinth will help hide it.
2. Using a jigsaw, the tabletop is cut according to the given dimensions.
3. To secure it, align it so that there is a 3cm allowance at the front to bring the edges together. Using self-tapping screws from below, we fix the table top.
4. When assembling corner cabinets, the joints with other modules can be hidden using special metal strips, which are attached to the ends of the tabletops using small self-tapping screws.

The last final stage is hanging the doors:

1. The doors are put on cross-shaped plates, which were screwed in advance, after which we tighten the bolts.
2. Close the doors and make sure they fit properly. In the absence of a nice-looking picture, adjust their location with bolts.

Based on everything described above, you can understand that making a corner cabinet or cabinet with your own hands is not so difficult. Nevertheless, this is a rather responsible matter, requiring you to be accurate in size and action. Therefore, in case of insufficient self-confidence, do not hesitate to ask for advice from knowledgeable people.