Where should the dishwasher be in a corner kitchen?

PMM in the corner kitchen The corner kitchen is a good old classic. In our opinion, this arrangement of the main place in the house is the most convenient and versatile, even if we are talking about a small room. Corner kitchens with a dishwasher are highly functional, but some difficulties may arise at the planning stage. Where is the best place to put the dishwasher? This is what we will discuss now.

General recommendations

Even a novice user knows that it is impossible to place a dishwasher anywhere, especially in a corner kitchen. The machine should be comfortable, functional and safe. To achieve this, you should place a “home assistant” following a number of simple rules.

In corner kitchens, the sink and sink are often placed in the very corner, which means the dishwasher should be nearby, near the right hand. It is very comfortable. Imagine you are standing at a sink full of dirty dishes. The dishes must be cleaned and placed in the dishwasher. You take the plate, open the sink door to the left where the trash can is, and empty the plate. Next, you open the dishwasher door with your right hand, roll out the basket and place the plate. No unnecessary movements, everything is at hand!
If possible, do not place the dishwasher close to a refrigerator, oven or microwave. Such proximity can harm the equipment; you need to leave a gap between the housings, at least 2-3 cm. It’s even better to separate floor-standing equipment with cabinets.

An overheated oven placed next to a dishwasher will inevitably heat it up, which can lead to damage.

Cabinet and sink doors should not interfere with the opening of the dishwasher door.This is, of course, an ideal option, but it is not always possible.
The communications to which the dishwasher is connected should be as close as possible. Considering that we place the machine close to the sink, then we already have direct access to the water supply and sewerage system. Electricity remains. About, how to connect a dishwasher to the mains you will learn from the article of the same name. The main thing is to make the outlet closer to the body so that no extension cords are required.
It is also convenient to have a countertop above the dishwasher. It is convenient to place clean dishes on such a countertop when you take them out of the baskets and then put them away in the cabinet.

In general, when you plan the placement of all the equipment in the kitchen, think about where to put it so that you feel as convenient and comfortable as possible. Even if space is limited, try to first plan what is convenient, and only then adjust the plan to suit specific conditions. This makes it easier to achieve optimal results.

Installation depending on the type of dishwasher

Most often, built-in dishwashers are installed, which is why many recommendations relate specifically to these machines. But you need to take into account that there are still compact and hybrid dishwashers, about the installation of which you also need to say a few words.

There is a place for a compact dishwasher either on the countertop near the corner sink or in the sink. Both options have a right to exist. A compact dishwasher standing on the countertop is more convenient to use, since you don’t have to bend over to put dishes. The compact dishwasher is hidden in the sink from prying eyes and does not take up space on the work surface of the countertop. True, you need to think about where you will store the trash can, but these are minor things.

countertop dishwasher next to the sink

Some craftsmen install a compact dishwasher on brackets directly above the sink in the corner. There it is securely fastened and does not bother anyone. Communications are all close and it is very convenient to use, since you can transfer dirty dishes from the sink to the baskets of the machine without dripping grease onto the floor. A very good solution, although technically not entirely easy to implement.

If you are thinking about buying a 3 in 1 hybrid appliance: stove, oven, dishwasher, you should place it close to the sink. There are many advantages to this solution:

communications are close, it’s easier to connect the dishwasher;
Having filled a full pan of water, you don’t need to drag it from the sink across half the kitchen to the stove, since the stove is very close;
Having taken a baking tray dirty from grease out of the oven, you can shake off the remaining food from it and put it in the dishwasher, since everything is nearby: the oven, the trash can, the sink and the washing machine.

Experts recommend studying “the location of its future location” before purchasing a machine. This way you won't go wrong when it comes to the installation process. You need to take into account not only the dimensions, but also many technical features of the “home assistant”.

So, a dishwasher in the corner of the kitchen is a pretty good solution, but you need to take into account a lot of different factors and recommendations from experts. Many of these factors and recommendations have been mentioned by us today. We hope we give you some fresh ideas. Good luck!