Sofas for a small kitchen: the best options and selection criteria

The favorite gathering place for the whole family is the kitchen. To create a cozy atmosphere in the main meeting place of home, a sofa will come in handy. It allows you to relax and feel comfortable. How to choose a sofa for a small kitchen, you will learn in this article.

The sofa for a modest kitchen has its own characteristics. It should be like that.

• Compact and comfortable. The sofa should fit perfectly into the intended place and not cause inconvenience to others. It is unacceptable that you cling to its corners, stumble upon the armrests and squeeze with difficulty to the stove or refrigerator.
• Capacious. At least 3 people should fit on the bed with convenience and comfort.
• Reliable. The structure needs a solid construction, especially for a modular sofa that is constantly transforming. For furniture with an extra bed, a reliable pull-out mechanism is important.
• Practical. A sofa will inevitably get dirty, so kitchen sofas should be non-marking colors, made of washable fabrics.
• Aesthetic. Like any furniture, the sofa should please you and harmoniously combine with the design and overall interior of the kitchen.

Corner sofa - Ideal for small spaces. It looks favorably in kitchens of any layout, helps to divide the room into a recreation area and a worker, and takes the most “problematic” place in the kitchen - the corner. Such sofas have drawers for storing things, which saves space and space.

The most convenient mechanism is the “French folding bed”, but it does not fit in every kitchen.

Sizes of standard corner sofas:

• width from 1.1 to 1.7 m;
• length from 1.8 m to 2 m.

There are direct linear sofas with a berth and without it. If you want to purchase a model with extra space, keep in mind that the sofa will move forward, and the area in front of it should be free. Non-moving sofas take up less space and are of two types:

• decorative bench sofas without storage boxes;
• direct models with spacious compartments for things.

Placing a straight sofa in a corner is problematic, and near a free wall or in a niche, especially under a window, it will look perfect. Cons of folding sofas - the lack of large drawers. The maximum that is provided is a box for bedding. The most practical models with pull-out mechanisms are the Eurobook.

Furniture Dimensions:

• lengths from 0.8 to 1.5 meters with a seat depth of up to 0.6 m;
• width from 0.65 to 0.9 m.

They are stationary and folding. The width of the seat is greater than on a straight classic sofa, and you can lie down on the couch to rest. Folding furniture is transformed into a comfortable bed where you can spend the night with comfort. The mechanisms in the couches are sliding and folding.

There are options with and without armrests, with and without a backrest. Many stylish models in the form of an ottoman that do not have storage spaces. Such an option not suitable for a large family, but will become a favorite vacation spot for young people who are not burdened by family concerns.

Model kitchen sofas are a universal thing. They consist of several parts, the design can be easily changed depending on the layout of the kitchen. Such options have storage compartments and are easily assembled with other furniture.

A semicircular sofa can be selected for a small kitchen. It creates a wonderful atmosphere for family gatherings, but is not intended for a night's rest. Models without a berth, but with a large storage box, are ideal for a minimum area. Combines perfectly with such a sofa a round or oval table. Furniture without sharp corners will make a small space more spacious.

If the kitchen has its own architectural features, a standard factory sofa may not be suitable, and the built-in sofa, made to the size of the customer, will become the "highlight" of the interior.

First, consider the materials for the case.

Material features Good quality, environmental friendliness, durability and a guarantee of a long service life of furniture. The natural wood frame undergoes special processing and is not afraid of moisture and mold. Wooden furniture fits perfectly into any interior. Its only drawback is its high cost. To create interior items are used:

• oak;
• nut;
• Birch tree;
• beech;
• Pine.

Raw materials are created from the waste of the woodworking industry. The material is not the best for health, as it contains formaldehyde resins, but cheap. The life of such a sofa is no more than 5 years.

The base of MDF is more reliable and safe, and the service life of products from it is longer.

Plastic furniture is made for cottages, however, many owners, appreciating the practicality of products, use them in the kitchen. Plastic rattan sofas are especially popular - a great addition to the rustic interior.

Genuine leather is a wear-resistant, harmless and stylish material. Its cost is high, therefore a sofa in the kitchen will be an expensive purchase.

Environmentally friendly upholstery in pressed leather and synthetic materials. Outwardly, it is very similar to the skin, it looks expensive, beautiful, and at a price - much cheaper. It does not have an unpleasant odor, it is well washed, but unstable to external influences. therefore where there are small children and animals, such a sofa does not belong.

Fabric is one of the leaders in the world furniture manufacturing market:

• not stretched;
• not wiped off;
• does not fade;
• refractory;
• wear resistant.

Impregnated sofas can be wet-cleaned. Vandal resistant versions are very popular. For a house where there are small children and animals, the sofa in the kitchen, upholstered in the following materials, is ideal

• flock;
• faux suede;
• shenill.

The new accessory should blend in perfectly with the decor of your kitchen. Among the models offered by manufacturers, you can choose the appropriate design option for every taste and income.

Classic furniture - universal option. The kitchen attribute will easily fit into any design. It is enough to choose a sofa suitable for color and size. Traditional options are characterized by sofas with a comfortable back and wooden armrests or fitted with fabric.

Sofas made in this direction, concise and simple form, no frills, often plain, but the most comfortable to use. You can “revive” a sofa with the help of bright accessories - a cover and pillows.

This is a cute sofa - a bench without storage compartments, but with an elegant high comfortable back and armrests. Upholstery made of fabric in pastel colors, with a colorful pattern. Suitable for a small kitchen in a romantic style.

The rhythm of life dictates its conditions. Originality, practicality and comfort in use are the main requirements for the design of furniture of a modern business person. Sofas are made from lightweight, non-marking, environmentally friendly and easy-care materials.

• Loft It involves an accessory in the kitchen made of rough and dark eco-leather in color, combined with walls with simulated rough stucco or brickwork. A loft for arranging a small space is rarely used, but if you want, you can try this option. A black linear sofa will perfectly match it.
• High tech - These are smooth lines and the presence of shiny metal parts: legs, pillow mounts. The design of the models is simple and concise, with a predominance of silver, white and black colors.
• Minimalism - the realm of ascetic simplicity. Sofa in monochrome, the most ordinary, without pretentiousness and frills.

In modern interpretations the absence of sides, backs of the armrests and the most diverse form - angular, round, oval - are welcomed. A special place in the layout of the kitchen is built-in sofas.

• When choosing a sofa for a small kitchen, remember that the furniture should be not only beautiful, but also practical and ergonomic. The sofa should be combined with your furniture, wash well.
• Pre-make the necessary measurements, consider the nuances of the placement, and then proceed to the selection of the model.
• Pay attention to the quality of the upholstery and design, so that the sofa lasts longer.
• For a kitchen of less than 7 square meters, a sofa with drawers will replace several chairs and will be a great place to store things. A folding sofa should not be placed here.
• A great solution for a small kitchen is a modular corner, which turns into a berth.
• Choose sofas with a berth with dolphin or eurobook mechanisms. Note that designs on profiles exist longer than on casters.
• Choose a sofa, opening which, you will not touch placed objects close.
• If the layout of your house does not allow you to choose the right option, contact the services of a designer.

• It is necessary to place the sofa in the kitchen so that it does not interfere with others: it occupies distant corners and empty walls, does not interfere with movement.
• You can arrange furniture in the dining area, opposite the working one. This will make the kitchen visually larger and allow the whole family to sit at the table.
• In niches that are problems of the Khrushchevs, it is ideal to put a bay window sofa. Semicircular or straight, it will occupy an empty space and will become the main accent of the interior. The lack of your kitchen will be its advantage, which will be highly appreciated by households and guests. There may be a recreation area.

A small high-tech sofa next to an island.

A direct classic linear option - a bright accent in the kitchen.

The corner sofa in pink pastel colors looks great in the interior.

An interesting solution is the eco-leather corner in the loft style.

A classic sofa in a high-tech kitchen looks festive

An excellent modern solution is the built-in sofa.

A folding sofa with bright textile pillows looks warm at home.

The bay window sofa in the niche of the window is original and beautiful.

A skillful combination of furniture upholstery and textiles - and the kitchen will sparkle with new colors.

See the video below for an overview of the kitchen sofa.