How to choose a sofa for the kitchen: varieties, mechanisms, upholstery

To create comfort and functionality in the kitchen, it is not enough to fill the living space with furniture. For the correct design of the living space, it is necessary to choose functional models that take up little space and fit perfectly into the existing interior. The sofa for the kitchen will help to provide comfort, it will make the room more attractive. In the article, we will get acquainted with the existing varieties and rules for choosing such furniture.

Varieties of sofas

The soft corner can have a wide variety of design solutions and shapes. The most popular options are:

• modular products;
• corner models;
• couch;
• semicircular sofa.

Let's take a closer look at each of the types in more detail, consider their purpose and characteristics.

Angular

This version of the sofa in the kitchen will be an ideal choice for a small room. A similar design is installed in the corner of a room in a confined space, which allows you to transform the kitchen into a bedroom without losing functionality.

A corner couch often has compartments for storing various accessories, including bedding. This element will come in handy if there is no place in the kitchen for installing cabinets. The length of such a product is within 110-200 centimeters, the width can be varied depending on the model. The shape of such sofas is different, but for a small room, you need to choose products with a back that can be fixed on the wall. For a spacious room, choose a high couch with a comfortable back and armrests.

Couch

It is recommended to place such products in small kitchens. The couch does not take up much free space and is considered multifunctional furniture. On such a sofa you can not only sleep, but also dine. Such products are lightweight and compact, do not overload the space. The only drawback of this design is the lack of storage boxes for kitchen utensils.

Semicircular models

When choosing upholstered furniture, most users try to find products that could combine unique design, practicality and comfort. If, when choosing a bed, only one of the qualities is taken into account, then the product will not meet the expectations of its owner. A semicircular small sofa in the kitchen will fit well into any interior. Such products have a high level of comfort and practicality, and look beautiful in any kitchen.

Modular models

Modular furniture has small overall dimensions, it differs from other options in practicality and comfort. Products are made from individual modules that can be transformed into various configurations and shapes. If necessary, this furniture can be turned into an ottoman and sit comfortably at the table. The interfering modular sofa is set aside in another place or is used for its intended purpose for rest and sleep.

Bench sofa

Such models vaguely resemble an ordinary bench. There are no armrests in the products, which allows to simplify the design. The furniture has a minimum number of details, differs from the street counterpart in the presence of upholstery and more sophisticated shapes.

The bench is installed near the dining table. Unlike a bulky sofa, this model fits perfectly into the interior of any kitchen. In such products, drawers may be present, which are located under the seat.

Mini sofa

An inexpensive sofa in the kitchen with reduced overall dimensions can be installed in any part of the room. This piece of furniture is used for its intended purpose, as well as for zoning space. If it is necessary to increase the number of seats, upholstered furniture is supplemented with armchairs that are installed on both sides of the dining table.

Folding mechanism options

When choosing a small sofa for the kitchen, you need to pay attention to the transformation mechanism. There are several options for folding the soft corner:

1. Dolphin. This design is a seat under which the rest of the body fits. To make a bed, you need to pull out the lower part of the furniture and unfold the mattress.
2. The French clamshell assumes the camouflage of the folding mechanism in the frame. When pulled out, the product is transformed into three sections. To unfold the sofa, you need to pull the belt first up and then towards yourself, while the seating part will turn out to be a bed.

Upholstered furniture equipped with a dolphin mechanism can be used by residents every day. In this case, the user receives a spacious comfortable bed for relaxation. This option is equipped with drawers that can be used to store various things. A soft sofa in the kitchen with a dolphin folding mechanism is recommended for small spaces. Such furniture is comfortable and functional, it saves space.

The second type of fittings, the French folding bed, is used for infrequent unfolding of the bed. Upholstered furniture of this type has compact dimensions, suitable for small kitchens. The only drawback of this model is the impossibility of creating a perfectly flat surface of the bed. A certain discomfort is caused by the need to hide bedding somewhere.

There is another option for transforming the sofa, it is called the eurobook. Such models have a complex design, they are more suitable for spacious kitchens.

Upholstery of upholstered furniture

The following products are used for the upholstery of sofas:

• processed leather;
• anti-claw coating;
• artificial material ecological leather.

A small sofa in the kitchen should be functional and practical, it can be cleaned well with ordinary detergents. Dirt constantly accumulates on the upholstery of this furniture, so the material needs special care. The surface of the sofa will have to be constantly cleaned. Poor-quality upholstery under the influence of various aggressive factors will lead to damage to the entire structure.

Leather

No matter how beautiful the upholstered furniture is, smells will always be soaked into its surface. The upholstery is in constant contact with high humidity and grease, which degrade the appearance of the surface. Continuous grooming will help prevent such negative influences. The best choice would be a leather sofa for the kitchen; furniture covering made of fabrics, for example, velor or linen, is not suitable for such furniture. This material quickly absorbs dirt and odors.

Eco leather

Eco-leather is considered the second promising coating option. Such products are distinguished by high performance and low price. The material allows air to pass well even in hot weather, because its structure contains numerous micropores. A soft corner made of ecological leather can also be used in winter, because such a coating has good heat-insulating qualities.

Furniture care is reduced to wiping off the dust with a damp sponge. Grease stains are removed from the upholstery with warm water and diluted soap. The disadvantage of using eco-leather is the possibility of damaging the coating with a knife or other sharp object. The damaged upholstery of the straight sofa in the kitchen cannot be restored.

The price of a sofa for a leather kitchen is considered the highest. These natural products offer maximum durability and wear resistance. Households sitting on natural leather may feel discomfort in hot weather; in winter, such products become tanned. The main advantage of such upholstery is considered to be high resistance to mechanical damage.

Anti-claw coating

Modern upholstery materials such as anti-claw are highly resistant to dirt. They repel moisture and grease well. Such coatings will ideally fit into the design of a small kitchen with a sofa.

Velor or velvet coverings

Furniture items with velor or velvet coverings are not relevant for the kitchen. Such materials absorb odors and are poorly cleaned of dirt, so velvet and velor are unsuitable for upholstering a sofa in the kitchen.

How to choose

A kitchen with a sofa improves the functionality of the room. Modern upholstered furniture has various dimensions, surface color, texture and modifications. Such furniture is manufactured with various transformation mechanisms, and some of the products are produced on modern industrial lines using advanced technologies. All these nuances must be considered when choosing furniture. Let's get acquainted with the recommendations of experts:

1. When buying a sofa with dolphin fittings, pay attention to the presence of closers springs. If the user's choice fell on the Eurobook, then purchase products on profiles, and not on wheels. It is better to refuse accordion fittings if the furniture will be used in a small kitchen.
2. For small spaces, it is recommended to select sofas with drawers that are located under the seat or products with a side opening lifting mechanism. This option will allow you to quickly stick out the drawer without moving the table.

The beautiful design of the kitchen with a corner sofa involves the use of plain upholstery, which will be successfully combined with the wooden parts of the furniture. Such a design solution will visually enlarge the room, make the structure compact and lightweight.

Where to place

The location of the seating area depends on the shape of the kitchen, the location of the headset and the purpose of the furniture. Each property owner should carefully consider the layout of the room. The installed furniture should be in a convenient place and not interfere with the movement of residents.

Straight sofas are installed under windows or near a free wall, corner models are located in the corner of the room. If the furniture package includes an island-type tabletop, then it is recommended to install a small sofa on the opposite side of the working area. Even a separately standing piece of furniture can fit into the existing interior, it will help to divide the room into different functional zones.

In the presence of a narrow room, the kitchen set is placed along one of the walls, the soft corner opposite, along the other enclosing structure. This solution is much more profitable than using chairs. This small piece of furniture only divides the space, and the sofa can be used to store various small parts.

In a spacious kitchen, a seating area is used to relax the residents; it can be located at a distance from the dining room. In narrow rooms along the short walls, you can put two seats, which will bring the romance of a train or a cafe.