Hob in the corner of the kitchen

Standard or most common kitchen layouts involve installing hobs on the straight (middle) part of the countertop with a frontal approach to the work area.

Not every owner and even interior designer will dare to choose the option of installing a stove in a corner. In any case, such a solution will be original, and you will have to rack your brains twice over its rational organization and ergonomics.

First of all, let's look at what solutions manufacturers of household appliances offer for corner installation.

Appearance

A fairly convenient geometry for installing a hob in a corner is a circle. This option can, for example, harmonize with a sink of the same shape mounted in the adjacent corner of a U-shaped kitchen.

Currently, there are a sufficient number of round-shaped models in different colors and designs, although, as a rule, they can only accommodate 3 burners of different diameters. Oval hobs are also available.

Another option for panels with round shapes is a segment. It can have several geometric shapes at its core, but most often it is a series of burners, the center of each of which is located along the radius of a circle.This shape allows you to place up to 4 heating elements.

An alternative to models with a rounded contour are rectangular-shaped devices. Their variety can satisfy the most demanding taste - there are rectangular tiles with burners arranged in a row (from two to four pieces), corner-shaped panels, square hobs with controls both in the corner of the panel and in the middle.

Taking into account the fact that corner placement somewhat limits access to the work area, special attention should be paid to choosing the appropriate shape of the hob, and not only from an aesthetic point of view.

Nuances when installing a corner hob

Installing a hob in a corner imposes additional requirements for its installation. There are two different options for installing tiles - at a bevel or at a right angle. Let's consider each of the options.

A beveled corner suggests that the adjacent edges of the tabletop should be sawn not at a right angle, but diagonally. As is known, cutting angles other than 90⁰, require more qualifications and experience from the craftsmen. This installation option simplifies the hanging of the hood, but at the same time conceals the usable area.

If the hob is installed in a specialized corner cabinet, then there will be no problems with its insertion. Otherwise, you will have to specially order a corner tabletop made to size for seamless joining.

Additionally, you will have to suffer with installing the hood if the corner hob is mounted without a bevel.

Models, manufacturers and prices

Prices for corner hobs vary widely, depending on their type (gas, electric or induction), design, shape, color, size and other important parameters.

Among the popular tiles suitable for easy use in the corner part of the kitchen are the following.

1. Gefest CH 2120 – gas stove with 3 burners. Available in several color options, it has an original shape and a budget price.
2. Maunfeld MGHG.53.19B – gas version in a round design, the price is approximately twice as high as the previous device;
3. VR TC 95 4I – a similar shaped 4-burner induction surface. It has a glass-ceramic coating and is an order of magnitude more expensive than the first model.
4. A large selection of round and rounded panels are available from the kitchen appliance manufacturer Foster. And the Quadra 7235042 model of the specified brand, made of stainless steel, is specially designed for corner installation without a bevel and is equipped with 5 gas burners. True, the price of such an unusual device is 6 digits.

The more intricate the design and shape, the correspondingly more expensive the price tag. However, if the slab is installed at 45⁰, it is quite possible to refuse to consider exotic options and focus on the classic design, which will significantly save your budget and make your choice based on the functionality and other important parameters of the hobs.

Advantages and disadvantages of placing the hob in the corner of the kitchen

What benefits can you get from placing tiles in the corner of the kitchen? First of all, this is an original design. With the right approach to organizing space, you can create a very cozy atmosphere in the cooking area, causing a visual association with a home fireplace.

A compact layout with a convenient work area will also be a big plus, especially if there are no long straight sections to install the stove in another location.

With a detailed study of the design project, a kitchen with a corner placement of the stove has practically no disadvantages as such. If the panel is installed at a bevel, you will have to sacrifice a small part of the corner space.

Otherwise, you will have to limit your choice to tiles that will be convenient to use in the corner, and also select and think over the hood fasteners. If you want to choose a panel of an original shape, this will lead to a significant increase in the estimate, but this applies to any design element with a non-standard approach.

Conclusion

If you are not afraid of bold decisions, are ready to rack your brains over an original kitchen design and get used to the fact that you will now have to cook while standing in the corner, you can safely consider this option for installing a hob. Otherwise, and even in conditions of austerity, it is more advisable to consider the classic option.