Direct kitchen sofas: varieties, choices and beautiful examples

Kitchen - a room where a cozy atmosphere and functionality will be the fundamental nuances regarding the arrangement. That is why, in addition to the usual chairs and stools, sofas are placed in the room near the dining table. Quite popular furniture of this kind are rectangular designs.

In the kitchen, a separate category of upholstered furniture, recommended specifically for this room, has long been used. These are direct kitchen sofas, which are represented by manufacturers in a wide variety. Such furniture has its own design features. In addition, there are functional features that are somewhat superior to the tasks of ordinary kitchen chairs and stools.

First of all, it concerns the possibilities of quick modernization of direct sofas into a full-fledged berth. Besides that, at the table, Using a similar landing design, it will be many times more convenient to sit.

Direct kitchen sofas belong to universal furniture, as they can harmoniously fit into any interior of a living room. However, unlike standard chairs, such a sofa is unlikely to be able to functionally be placed in kitchens cramped in size.

It is worth noting that the interior, suggesting the presence of a sofa in the kitchen, can hardly be called classic, which will be a great advantage for owners who want to beautifully, interestingly and functionally equip their homes.Consumers have the opportunity to choose a sofa based on the individual characteristics of their premises, its dimensions, as well as the general stylistic concept.

Such furniture stands out for its positive and negative features, which occur during operation.

• First of all, the advantages of using furniture include the presence of a soft seat and back, which will be several times larger in area compared to chairs with a high back. Some models of sofas may have armrests, which also have a positive effect on comfort.

• Most of this kind of furniture products can easily be transformed into a full-fledged sleeping place for one or two people. This nuance will be relevant for apartments and houses, cramped in free meters, where the presence of additional space for guests to sleep even in the kitchen will be an excellent solution to such problems.

• Direct models in the kitchen are notable for their compact dimensions in comparison with similar angular structures designed for placement in small or large rooms.

• If desired, the kitchen will be able to lie down on the sofa, which is not possible when equipping it with stools or chairs.

• Such furniture, even without a bed, usually has a very convenient interior space for storing the necessary things. It can be drawers or an opening design where the furniture seat protects the lid.

• A folding or non-folding direct option in the kitchen can turn a living room into a full living room even with small sizes, if you place a TV or monitor opposite the dining area.

• Direct sofas at times more convenient to move around the room, for example, when cleaning.

• Even in kitchens with non-standard shapes, rectangular upholstered furniture can harmoniously fit into the overall interior. This applies to options such as a bay window or a niche in the kitchen. Such ideas will make the room a wonderful relaxation area.

• Direct sofas will be more convenient to accommodate older family members or children.

However, direct sofas are not without some drawbacks.

• Direct models will still be less mobile when compared with stools or chairs that are familiar to kitchen rooms.
• Not every kitchen will be able to harmoniously fit a direct model of furniture. This is especially true of old-built apartments.
• Such furniture will require special care, since even the most tidy housewives will inevitably get particles of food, fat or soot and settle on the surface of the sofa. In addition, the furniture will absorb odors.

Modern designs are classified on the basis of transformation options. Today, manufacturers offer designs with various mechanisms.

• Sofa bench. A practical option for small kitchens. As a rule, such a functional design can be used to store food supplies, kitchen utensils. It is unlikely to lie down on such a sofa, but a soft seat will allow you to comfortably operate a direct sofa bench in the kitchen.

• Sofa book. The most popular version of the direct sofa, which is notable for its functionality and reliability, as well as affordable cost. Thanks to the simple folding mechanism, it will be possible to transform the sofa into a full-fledged berth with one movement.

• Eurobook. An improved model of the previous version, which differs from the classic book in that the folding design implies the need for an additional extension of the seat on itself. Then the back of the direct sofa will be a continuation of the berth.

• Roll-out type sofa. The design is notable for its reliability. Inside the sofa there is usually free space for storing various items. It will be possible to decompose such a sofa using special guides along which the sofa extends forward. In this case, the back also takes a horizontal position.

• Sofa - "dolphin". A feature of the mechanism of such furniture is the presence of special loops, pulling which, it will turn out to lay out the sofa. The lower part has wheels that can help push it forward.

• "French clamshell." The model is similar to the previous version. Such a sofa can be used unfolded permanently or unfolded if necessary. Feature will be lightweight frame.

• "Scissors". Convenient and practical mechanism, which is more suitable for kitchens without additional coating on the floor.

In addition to differences in folding mechanisms, direct kitchen sofas vary in the presence of additional functionality. First of all, this concerns the internal content:

• sofas can have drawers;
• access to several stationary storage compartments that are under the seat will be through the lid;
• in direct sofas, storage space may be located in the armrests.

And there are also designs that are additionally equipped with shelves of a hinged type from one or two sides.

Designs differ among themselves with the materials used for the manufacture of:

• sofa frame;
• seat and backrest upholstery;
• filling components / pillows.

The following raw materials are used for the furniture frame:

• natural wood;
• MDF, chipboard and chipboard;
• metal alloys.

The tree can be represented by oak, beech, birch and even coniferous species.

Chipboard panels are excellent in operation, stand out against resistance to bio and aquatic environments, will cost much less. Metal frames have a minimum weight, the design will be resistant to fire, however, this type of furniture costs more than shavings.

As for the upholstery, manufacturers use the following raw materials for it:

• leather;
• leatherette;
• tapestry;
• jacquard;
• rattan.

They have a high cost, but they are very easy to clean from any contaminants. Leatherette also demonstrates good performance indicators, in addition, sofas with upholstery of this type will cost much less than leather counterparts.

Foam for seats and pillows is usually foam, but manufacturers also use polyurethane foam. The first option will be the most affordable. However, it quickly deteriorates. The second type of raw material demonstrates its high practicality, the material quickly adapts to the weight and dimensions of the person sitting on the couch.

And also for the internal filling of upholstered furniture, holofiber can be used. This raw material is remarkable for its fibrous springy composition in the form of balls, which are able to quickly restore their original shape. All models of furniture that will be used as a bed are additionally equipped with springs. These blocks vary in technological features, depending on the principle of operation of furniture.

The dimensions of the direct sofa for the kitchen are fundamental factors regarding the choice of design. Today on sale you can find models with different sizes.

• The length of the sofa usually varies from 120 to 150 cm. And also on sale you can find options with sizes reaching 160 or 200 cm.
• As for the width, the optimal values ​​in this case will be options in the region of 90 cm.For small kitchens, you can find models with a sofa width of 70 cm.
• The optimal depth of the sofa will be 80 cm.

Products intended for the kitchen are distinguished by their external design.

• Sofa benchmade in ethno-style, country style. Such structures are usually made of solid wood species, while it is recommended to use natural or eco-leather as upholstery.

• Classic models represented by products with high forged legs and an interesting shape of the back. As a rule, this option will look like an exquisite garden bench.

• For minimalism manufacturers offer restrained design models, presented in the form of a small rectangular sofa or ottoman. The upholstery will be made of leather or textile.

To choose a really comfortable and attractive sofa for your kitchen, it is worth sticking to some recommendations.

• First of all, you should decide where the furniture will be located in the room. Choosing a suitable wall, you need to measure its length, starting from these parameters in your choice.

• If the choice in the room for installing furniture fell on the space near the window, it is important to determine the height of the back so that it does not block the window, but reaches a maximum of the window sill.

• It is important to choose a model so that it does not block the approach to other furniture in the kitchen, does not rest against the kitchen set.

• Most of the sofas for kitchens are placed directly near the dining table, so it is best to purchase furniture at the same time or measure the height of the table in advance. Too low design will be inconvenient in terms of joint operation.

• The color scheme is an important factor when choosing. It is recommended to choose models that are in harmony with the overall design of the kitchen. The right decision would be to buy products in tone kitchen furniture. However, contrasting options can become an accent and decoration of the room.

• Light upholstery will not stand out with practicality. Therefore, the color of the sofa should be primarily not easily soiled for the kitchen.

• Models with additional functionality will not always be practical to use, and their cost will be an order of magnitude higher.

See how to choose a kitchen sofa in the next video.