ᐅ Installing a kitchen sink in the corner?

Hello everyone,

I’ve been a long-time IKEA fan but I’m new to the forum. I’m currently moving and planning my first kitchen. Naturally, I would prefer one from IKEA. However, I have realized that there doesn’t seem to be a solution for my problem. I’ll try to explain briefly.

I really don’t have much space for the kitchen. The longer side is 206cm (81 inches) and the shorter side is 140cm (55 inches). The connections for the sink are on the longer side in the corner. The problem is that the stove connections are on the very end of the shorter side. So basically, I end up hitting my back on the edge of the stove when I’m standing in the narrow gap at the sink (an architectural masterpiece!).

My idea: a 90x90cm (35x35 inches) corner solution with a corner base cabinet and a matching worktop for the sink. Then, directly attached in an L-shape, a 50cm (20 inches) wide free-standing stove. So not a corner with two 60cm (24 inches) deep countertops coming to a point, but a 90x90cm (35x35 inches) worktop with a straight “standing area” at the front (specifically for corner base cabinets with sinks). That might just work! On the long side, there would still be space for the fridge (50cm/20 inches wide) and a dishwasher (45cm/18 inches wide).

However, I haven’t found any 90x90cm (35x35 inches) corner base cabinets at IKEA, nor any option to order a matching worktop cut to size. Did I miss something? Other IKEA-compatible solutions for this issue would also be welcome!

Thank you very much!

Hello IKEA expert,

I tried to draw the current situation as accurately as possible. It is a passage room with doors facing each other.

Unfortunately, I couldn’t get a better photo. The dimensions are 206cm (81 inches) on the longer side and 140cm (55 inches) on the shorter side up to the door. The stove and sink are the problem. The stove is right next to the door, and the sink is in the corner. Changing that is probably difficult because of the connections, right?

I don’t have any more space for the kitchen ops:! The corner solution would be the only option I can think of. I just don’t want to hit my back on the edge of the stove while washing dishes, and a bit more countertop space would also be good!

Next to the sink, there is a narrow dishwasher and the refrigerator built in underneath.

Thank you very much!

Hello, many years ago I had a kitchen of this size in a rented apartment, but on your open side at the front right and left there were walls, with an opening/entrance to the small kitchen in the middle. Cabinets were installed all around, both above and below (although there was no dishwasher). You could only open one door or drawer at a time. Interestingly, it was quite convenient for cooking, even for several people—probably because everything was always within reach and there were basically no walking distances. However, the countertop was not as deep as the one from Ikea, but only 60 cm (24 inches).

Hello Juliette,
if two cooking zones are enough for you:

MÖJLIG
Induction cooktop, black

you might want to consider 37cm (15 inches) base cabinets along the short side. That way you can still reach the sink reasonably well and use some tricks with two 40cm (16 inches) doors on the sink cabinet.
Regards, robi

Hello, yes, small kitchens are quite common in small apartments. Strangely, there are hardly any solutions from kitchen manufacturers. They seem to assume that the average single person with a small apartment and kitchen doesn’t cook at all! What nonsense!

I have also considered moving the refrigerator out of the row and placing it opposite the stove. But even with a countertop depth of 60cm (24 inches), I would only have 86cm (34 inches) of clearance or space behind while standing at the stove. That seems really tight to me. The dishwasher has to stay—it belongs to the landlord. Otherwise, I would remove it from the row, wash by hand, and prefer to cook properly.

I would definitely prefer 4 cooking zones. I enjoy cooking, and the espresso maker needs a cooking zone too. Only 2 burners would be an absolute last resort if there was no other option. Besides, a kitchen without an oven is just not acceptable...

hello lolalotte,

run the electrical cable (of course, it must be connected by a licensed electrician), simply fix it surface-mounted behind the kitchen. use a different 40cm (16 inches) sink from the DIY store with the drain on the right, done