Soft kitchen corners: design options and selection criteria

Soft kitchen corners are in great demand. They are convenient, useful and make the interior of the kitchen more comfortable and welcoming. The range of such furniture designs is huge - it is possible to choose a good corner for any design and footage. Let's get to know closer to such furniture, and consider all its features.

The kitchen is an important room in the house where households spend a lot of time. Everything should be practical, functional and harmonious. Pursuing the goal of creating an organic atmosphere, many prefer to put a soft corner in the kitchen.

On sale there are many variations of soft kitchen corners. All of them have their own pros and cons. First, get acquainted with the good qualities of such products.

• Soft kitchen corners can have compact dimensions. Such furniture can be put where there simply was no place for a dining table with chairs. Such furniture is especially relevant when it comes to small-sized kitchens.
• These are functional furniture designs. Most of these products have spacious storage systems where you can store a lot of useful and necessary things, for example, kitchen utensils.
• With a soft corner, the interior of the kitchen can turn out to be more original. Modern models of this type are presented in a wide assortment. In furniture stores there are designs of different colors and textures.
• Good capacity of these designs.Thanks to a high-quality soft corner, much more people can fit at a table than on ordinary chairs.
• Often, such products are equipped with an extra bed with a folding mechanism. It can accommodate guests remaining overnight at the homeowners.
• Such furniture is ideal for visual zoning of the available space.
• The presence of a soft back makes such furniture more convenient and comfortable to use.

The interior of a small kitchenette will significantly benefit if you complement it with a soft corner. The space savings will be tangible, and there are very few weaknesses in such furniture. The disadvantages of soft kitchen corners include some points.

• Furniture is designed only for a specific installation location. As a rule, to put such a furniture design is possible only in the free corner of the kitchen space.
• In excessively narrow rooms it is not very convenient to use such furniture.
• Despite the fact that several people can sit on such furniture at once, they will be very cramped in movements. If someone needs to leave the table, they will have to disturb everyone else.
• Cleaning the kitchen will be a little more complicated with such a design, since it is more difficult to move it than an ordinary chair or stool.
• Kitchen corners are not mobile. On the occasion of a celebration or holiday, it will be very difficult to transfer them to another room.

All kitchen corners can be divided into 2 main types:

• corners made in the form of two sofas;

• corners made in the form of a long sofa and chairs.

The first option is used in rare cases, although it looks aesthetically pleasing. Such options are more reminiscent of a cozy, spacious cafe and are not suitable for all cuisines (especially small ones). Corners of this kind most often represent a square or rounded design. As a rule, a beautiful lamp of a suitable design on a long chain is hung over a table in such a furniture composition.

The corners in the form of a sofa and a pair of chairs in most cases have a semicircular or rectangular structure. Models made in the form of a semicircle are more likely to be found in large-sized kitchens, however, such varieties can also decorate the atmosphere of a standard quadrature. The main thing is to competently approach the choice of the best option.

Sofas in soft kitchen corners can be small, as if enveloping a table. There are also larger options, characterized by an arched, elongated shape.

Soft designs with backs imitating walls in a room are trending.

Soft kitchen corners are made from different materials. This parameter has a direct impact on the total cost of furniture construction.

Modern models are made from various materials.

• Natural wood. The highest quality, recommended material. It is environmentally friendly, durable, very beautiful. However, it requires careful care: it must be treated with antiseptic compounds so that the wood does not rot, does not dry out and becomes a target for wood parasites. If you properly care for this natural material, it will not cause trouble and will only delight the owners.

• Plastic. Not the most durable material, but it looks interesting. Plastic corners are presented in different colors, so you can choose the right model for the interior, designed in any way. True, the plastic surface can easily be damaged by cutlery or a knife.

• Chipboard. Cheap material that makes the corners of a template, simple design.Models from chipboard are widespread, inexpensive, but not environmentally friendly, since the material contains formaldehyde resins that adversely affect human health.

• MDF. More environmentally friendly material, but costs more than chipboard. It is attractive. You can choose a design of MDF absolutely any color. Not bad such designs can imitate expensive, luxury materials.

• Metal. Very often used in the manufacture of kitchen corners. It makes beautiful, reliable and strong frames. The metal tolerates moisture well, is not susceptible to mechanical damage and looks stylish (especially if you mean chrome). True, such furniture will fit only in interiors designed in modern style.

The standard seats in such pieces of furniture are complemented by soft foam lining, but the upper layer of the upholstery of the corners is most often made of woven materials such as:

• jacquard;
• plush;
• velours;
• microfiber;
• skin (faux, eco leather, genuine);
• flock.

For the kitchen, it is recommended to select upholstered corners unpretentious and practical materials. Leather constructions will be the best solution, since it is very easy to take care of the skin (both artificial and natural). Any dirt can be removed from the surface with a damp cloth. Such products do not absorb extraneous odors, which the kitchen always lacks.

For filling, the following materials can be used:

• foam rubber (the most popular);
• polyurethane foam.

Soft models of kitchen corners can be made in different styles.

• In the interiors of modern style recommended constructions from metal. The optimal upholstery is leather. It is advisable to choose options without unnecessary decor and decoration, since most modern styles are concise.

• In classic interiors will look perfect natural wooden structures with soft fabric upholstery. Carved parts are allowed. The corner can be solid and heavy.

• A simple but comfortable soft corner will look perfect in a country style.. It is advisable to include natural wood furniture in such interiors (poor processing allowed) with high-quality woven upholstery. Pompous decorations and carved elements should be avoided, as country style is simpler than classic.

• In the Provencal interior the kitchen will look good bright kitchenette made of natural wood or forged metal. The upholstery should be light (pastel colors are desirable), simple patterns and prints are allowed: a cage, floral arrangements, birds and other similar elements.

A soft kitchen corner should be chosen very carefully so as not to buy low-quality goods. Consider what you should pay special attention to when choosing similar furniture for the kitchen.

• Choose designs from high-quality and environmentally friendly materials, which are not afraid of any temperature changes or high humidity, since the kitchen can not do without them.

• It is advisable to choose models with practical and non-marking upholstery, which can be easily cleaned in case of contamination.

• It is necessary to measure the area of ​​the room in advance in order to determine which corner of which size will fit perfectly into the kitchen. If such models were not available for sale, you can order furniture by individual standards.

• The correct operation of additional systems should be checked, if such are provided for in the furniture structure.For example, you need to make sure that the folding berth extends normally, without squeaks and jamming. You need to do this before payment.

• You should look at the quality of the furniture as a whole. The design must be sturdy and reliable. There should not be any loose or loose parts.

• There should be no damage or noticeable defects at the corner. Upholstery should not have wrinkles or scuffs. The filler must not sag or be crushed anywhere. There should not be extra slots, except for those provided by the factory design.

• Small allowances should remain in the upper area of ​​the backs. They are necessary so that the upholstery is not torn when people sit on the corner.

• It is important to choose models that are ideal for the kitchen environment. A soft corner should be in harmony with the kitchen in style and color.

• It is advisable to buy furniture from well-known, trusted manufacturers. Such products are more expensive, but they last longer, look more interesting and are made from high quality materials.

• Buy a soft kitchen corner in a good furniture salon with an impeccable reputation.

Next, watch a video review of soft leather corners.