According to the survey, most residents of post-Soviet countries spend a third of their lives in the kitchen, which often plays the role of both a dining room and a living room. Therefore, the solution to the issue of kitchen furniture is the search for the optimal combination of a functional area for cooking and a place to relax.

To expand the functions of the room, to give the kitchen comfort and coziness, you can use the sofa. A variety of models allows you to beat the interior of any style and equip a sofa, both small-sized and large kitchens. The main thing is to choose the right design for upholstered furniture, workmanship, style and location of the sofa.

Content

1. Sofa in the kitchen decoration and multifunctionality of the interior
2. Designs of sofas for the kitchen: straight and corner models  video
3. Benefits of using folding kitchen sofas
4. The material of manufacture and size are the main parameters for choosing a sofa
5. Combining a sofa style with a common kitchen interior
6. The optimal location of the sofa in the kitchen
7. We buy a sofa for the kitchen: practical recommendations  video

Sofa in the kitchen decoration and multifunctionality of the interior

A sofa in the interior of a modern kitchen can be the main focus that determines the style of the room or unobtrusively complement an existing trend in design.

More recently, in many kitchens flaunted compact soft corners, and today they have already begun to be replaced everywhere with various models of sofas. It should be noted that more serious requirements are put forward to a sofa in the kitchen than to a sofa in the living room, namely:

1. Functionality.  Most models are equipped with drawers for storing various household items, which is very convenient for a small kitchen. A lot of kitchen utensils will fit in such a sofa, and a dishwasher can be put on the vacated space from extra cabinets. Some sofas can be transformed into a full bed.
2. Ergonomics. The comfort of the sofa is achieved by matching the design of the product with the characteristics of the human body. On the right comfortable sofa, the spine should not overexert (there should be no discomfort and feelings of fatigue).
3. Practicality. Very often, the sofa in the kitchen is located near the dining table, which means that it is highly likely to get dirty. Therefore, the upholstery of the sofa should be washable or cleaned well.
4. High strength frame. The design must withstand significant loads (weight 5-8 people) is a guarantee of durability and uninterrupted operation of the sofa.
5. Compliance of the dimensions of the sofa with the dimensions of the kitchen. Fulfillment of this requirement allows you to correctly use the free space of the room and create a solid, not overloaded kitchen interior.

The interior of the kitchen with upholstered furniture becomes more interesting and softer, and the replacement of traditional stools with sofas allows you to place a large number of guests at the dining table.

Designs of sofas for the kitchen: straight and corner models

In the kitchen, sofas of two types are most often installed: straight or corner. There are more non-standard options, for example round sofas, which will have to be ordered independently from the manufacturer.

Direct sofas for the kitchen in their design resemble soft benches. For large kitchens, you can choose models with corner sides, and in a limited space it will be more appropriate to look a sofa without handles.

By functionality, direct sofas are divided into several types:

• traditional sofas with drawers for storing things;

• sleeping sofas in the kitchen folding models that transform into a bed;

• universal sofas under the seat of the sofa there is a place for kitchen utensils, and the backrest leans back, creating an additional place for sleeping.

The interior of the kitchen with a direct-type sofa can be supplemented with several soft chairs, which are made of the same upholstery as the soft bench itself.

Manufacturers of corner sofas for kitchens are constantly experimenting and creating new interesting models that differ in form, design and texture of manufacturing materials. The buyer can choose a simple and elegant small sofa for the kitchen, or show imagination and order a sofa of complex geometric design, consisting of several sections.

Equipping the interior of the kitchen with a corner sofa, you need to decide in advance on the location and dimensions of the furniture, since it will not work to change the shape of the finished structure.

Corner sofas, as well as direct sofas, are multifunctional and, in addition to direct use, are used as a closet for household supplies or a bed for guests.

Benefits of using folding kitchen sofas

A folding kitchen sofa, or, as it is commonly called a sleeping sofa, can be used for various purposes:

• sitting on it with the whole family, usually such models are very spacious and designed for 5-8 people;
• equip a temporary workplace in the kitchen (it is very convenient to cook dinner and not be distracted from performing important tasks);

• provide overnight stay on a comfortable sofa for late guests (when unfolded, a sleeping sofa replaces a double bed).

• Choosing a folding sofa for the kitchen (straight or corner), you must definitely make sure the high quality of the working mechanisms. The folding-folding system should be made of durable metal, not squeak or creak during operation.

The material of manufacture and size are the main parameters for choosing a sofa

The priority in choosing a quality sofa for the kitchen will be played by the material of the frame, filler and upholstery.

Since the microclimate in the kitchen is very variable with large changes in humidity and temperature, the frame must be made of high-quality wood or stainless metal. However, choosing a sofa with a metal frame, it should be borne in mind that such a model will not be combined with every kitchen interior.

Most often, sofas are made of solid wood. Foreign manufacturers prefer to work with deciduous trees (walnut, cherry, beech), Russian with conifers. This approach significantly reduces the cost of production and makes sofas more affordable.

Rattan-based upholstered furniture is popular among buyers. It is durable, resistant to external factors, and the design of the kitchen with a rattan sofa is filled with sophistication and naturalness.

The kitchen sofa differs from the sofa for the living room in the degree of softness. It is believed that kitchen furniture should be more rigid. This indicator is governed by the type of filling of the sofa. Usually these are several layers of filler (foam rubber, synthetic winterizer, holofiber) or a spring block with a thick polyurethane layer. I must say that the second option is more preferable, since on the sofa with foam rubber very soon troughs will appear and the furniture will lose its original appearance.

Upholstery materials for sofas, their texture and a variety of colors will satisfy the needs of any buyer. Often manufacturers offer fabric and leather upholstery.

Fabric upholstery is mainly represented by jacquard and vinyl. Jacquard lint-free very dense fabric made using special technology of complex weaving of threads.

Furniture with jacquard upholstery has the following advantages:

• well-groomed appearance over a long period of operation (the material does not wear out and does not fade);
• simplicity in leaving (the fabric is easy to clean).

Chinill consists of synthetic and natural (cotton) yarns, which gives special strength to the material.

More expensive items are made of velor, flock and microfiber. Flock non-woven material with small fibers applied to the adhesive base. Upholstery from the flock is not afraid of stains, as it has a special Teflon coating.

Microfiber also has a fleecy texture that looks like suede. It is characterized by increased wear resistance and the ability to maintain color saturation for a long time.

The most practical and expensive version of the upholstery of the kitchen sofa is genuine leather. A leather sofa will emphasize the status and exquisite taste of its owner.

The advantages of using genuine leather upholstery include its environmental friendliness and high strength, and its main disadvantage is the high price.

In many kitchens, faux leather sofas have taken root perfectly. In many respects, modern material is not inferior to its natural counterpart, and the price and wide color gamut have taken the leatherette to the first position among the upholstery materials for kitchen sofas.

Any model of your favorite sofa for the kitchen can be ordered in the required size. The standard length of the corner sofa is 2 meters and the width is 1.10-1.75 meters.

Combining a sofa style with a common kitchen interior

When developing a kitchen interior design with a sofa, it is necessary to correctly combine all the elements present:

• the style and colors of the entire kitchen (wallpaper, countertop, furniture, curtains);
• accessories (flowerpots, paintings, towel racks, etc.);
• wall decoration and flooring;
• ceiling and chandelier.

The sofa should not stand a separate object, it should participate in the general ensemble of the interior, only in this way you can get the perfect result.

Choosing a sofa according to the style of the kitchen is not a problem. The presented models can easily refresh and complement the kitchen of any design direction: from modern to classic.

A strict high-tech style is emphasized by a direct sofa for the kitchen with an aluminum frame. It is better to choose cold shades of gray and blue.

The avant-garde trend can be complemented by a sofa of unusual shape. Sharp corners and sharp transitions in the colors of the walls can be balanced with a plain sofa of the correct form.

A wooden sofa with soft pillows is ideal for decorating a country-style kitchen. The color of decorative pillows can completely repeat the color scheme of window curtains, or vice versa, to be contrasted with the general background of the interior.

In the kitchen, designed in the classical style, you can put an elegant sofa made of genuine leather, velor or jacquard. Such a model should not be overloaded with unnecessary elements and accessories (armrests, head restraints, pillows).

The optimal location of the sofa in the kitchen

The place where the sofa will stand should be chosen based on the shape and area of \u200b\u200bthe room. The interior of two kitchens of the same size will look completely different if one room is elongated and the second square.

If the walls of the kitchen are approximately equal, then it is better to purchase a corner sofa and install it opposite the working area.

For an oblong kitchen, choosing the optimal location for the sofa is more difficult. An angular sofa can be too cluttered with space, so direct models without armrests should be preferred.

Alternatively, in a rectangular room, the working area can be made U-shaped or angular, then two small sofas or a compact soft corner can be placed on the free part of the kitchen.

In large kitchens or combined with living rooms, a sofa is often used to visually delimit space. In such rooms, the sofa usually does not serve as a seat at the table, but as a complete resting place.

The kitchen sofa in the window niche, which is often found in projects of modern new buildings and country houses, looks perfect.

We buy a sofa for the kitchen: practical recommendations

To summarize, I would like to dwell on the main recommendations that must be considered when buying a sofa for the kitchen.

1. The material of the upholstery of the sofa should be practical and wear-resistant, as it will undergo regular cleaning.
2. The seams on the upholstery should be durable, the lines straight, without protruding threads.
3. It is better to choose models with deep seats and high backs that will ensure complete relaxation of the spine and legs.
4. A sleeping sofa for a kitchen with a spring unit is more ergonomic than a model with foam rubber or holofiber.
5. Well, if you can choose a cover for the sofa, this will protect the product from unnecessary pollution, and if you wish, you can easily change the appearance of the furniture.
6. The most durable and reliable fastening mechanisms for sofas are steel all-metal elements.

Stationary and folding sofas are very suitable in the kitchen, due to its compactness and versatility. In addition, very often it is the sofa that sets the style of the entire interior of the kitchen, determines the direction of design and brings notes of coziness and comfort into the room.

Author: Sergey and Svetlana Khuentsov

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