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1 Suitable layouts - 3 options
- 1.1 Linear
- 1.2 Double row
- 1.3 L-shaped
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2 Choosing a sofa
- 2.1 Sleeper sofas
- 2.2 Sofa as part of a headset
- 3 Color solutions
- 4 Selection of frame and upholstery
- 5 Finally
- 6 Gallery
When creating a kitchen interior with a sofa, you need to take into account many important nuances. This is the choice of layout, and the choice of the type of sofa, as well as the selection of the right color and material for the upholstery. We will take a closer look at all these points in today's article.
The presence of a sofa makes the interior of the kitchen more practical and functional.
Suitable layouts - 3 options
The design of a kitchen with a sofa or a seating area does not lose its relevance over the years. This is a very interesting approach to solving the dining area problem. But what if the kitchen has a relatively small area of 14 sq. m or even less - 11 sq m? This is not to say that in an average kitchen in a high-rise building you can create whatever your heart desires, but there are plenty of options for creating interesting and comfortable interiors.
The sofa can be correctly placed even in a small kitchen
First of all, with a small area of the room, all the features of the room should be taken into account:
- Kitchen dimensions: width, length and height.
- The presence of pipes and ventilation.
- The location of the windows and the front door.
- The presence of curved shapes and angles.
When choosing furniture, it is necessary to take into account the size of the kitchen, the location of windows and doors, as well as communications
There are some of the most advantageous layouts for small kitchens. If you cannot imagine how your kitchen will look in the end result, look at the finished interior options in the photo in our material.
When creating a decor, you can focus on the proposed photos
Linear
This type of layout is considered classic and fits well into a room of any size. Its main advantage is that due to its convenient location, you will have the opportunity along one wall. If there are no obstacles, then on the opposite side you can place a small sofa or a kitchen couch with a dining table.
With a linear layout, dining furniture is located against the wall opposite the headset.
Such a layout is relevant in cases where the kitchen has the shape of a rectangle rather than an equilateral square.
Linear layout is the best option for an elongated room
Double row
This design is suitable for a kitchen with a square or nearly square shape. In this case, the furniture set is installed along two walls opposite to each other. A great option for kitchens combined with a loggia or balcony.
A two-row layout with a sofa is an excellent solution for a room with square shapes
A similar layout will look very impressive in a small kitchenette, and if it is a kitchen design of 15 sq m with a sofa or a seating area. A table with a compact sofa can be placed along the end wall, where the window is most often located. Such placement will advantageously expand the space of the working area, and additional lighting is not required for the dining area.
By placing a dining set by the window, you will provide it with good lighting.
L-shaped
With this layout, the headset is located along two adjacent walls, using the corner of the room. It is considered one of the most practical options that can be used in kitchens with any configuration and any quadrature.
With an angular layout, the dining set is placed at the end of the room
In this case, it is best to give preference to the corner sofa model, and place it against the wall opposite the headset. As a result, you will get a stylish and at the same time original decor.
For an L-shaped layout, it is best to choose a corner sofa
Choosing a sofa
We figured out the layout and place for installing the sofa. It's time to talk about popular models that most often become an important part of kitchen design. In general, all designs can be divided into two groups:
- sofa bed;
- sofa.
Let's take a closer look at them.
The sofa can act as a sleeping place or as a replacement for chairs
Sleeper sofas
If you are looking for a sofa that can become an additional or main berth, then you need to pay attention to the folding models. To make it easier for you to decide, we suggest that you familiarize yourself with the most popular.
There are at least 5 options for mechanisms that are used in the kitchen
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Mechanism type and features |
Eurobook or Click-clack. Such mechanisms are the best solution if you have to fold and unfold the sofa every day. They are as reliable as possible, moreover, they have convenient niches for storing kitchen utensils or bed linen. | |
Dolphin. Another great option for creating small to medium sized kitchen designs. It is the Dolphin mechanism that is most often used to create traditional furniture sets. | |
Accordion. This option quickly unfolds, but at the same time it requires a lot of free space in front of it. | |
French folding beda. One of the most decoratively attractive options, equipped with a beautiful backrest. The mechanism for extending the berth largely repeats the mechanism of the clamshell (hence the name). | |
Draw-out mechanism. This option is least suitable for setting up a kitchen. It is quite difficult to unfold, while taking up a lot of space. |
Sofa as part of a headset
If you do not intend to use the sofa as a sleeping place, and you only need it as a decorative part of the dining set, then we suggest considering the following models.
The sofa can easily serve as a comfortable replacement for chairs
- Decorative bench. Outwardly, it is somewhat similar to a garden bench, which can be supplemented with soft pillows or a blanket. It is considered ideal if you need to create a kitchen design of 12 sq m with a sofa in a rustic or classic style.
The imitation of a bench will perfectly fit into the interior in country or Provence style
- Bay window sofa. It will come in handy if you are creating a kitchen interior with a bay window. Most often it is made to order in accordance with the shape of the bay window. The price of such a model will be quite high, but its decorative qualities will easily decorate the interior.
The sofa that matches the shape of the bay window will fit perfectly into the interior
- Bench or ottoman. Perhaps this is the most expensive and most beautiful kind of sofa for the kitchen. It allows you to create a stylish yet lightweight interior.
Banquettes and ottomans have a laconic but stylish look
Color solutions
When creating a kitchen design of 9 sq m with a sofa or thinking over the interior of a room with a different area, you need to pay attention not only to the shape, but also the color of the sofa. This point should be dwelled on in more detail, since it directly affects the visual perception of the decor as a whole.
The color of the furniture must be chosen based on the room and the overall interior
- For a small kitchen. If your kitchen area is less than 13-14 sq. m, then you should give preference to a sofa with a neutral color scheme. Models with gray, brown, beige, milky or coffee shades are ideal.
In small kitchens, it is better to use furniture with neutral colors.
- For a spacious room. Happy owners of a spacious kitchen can safely experiment with the color of the furniture upholstery. Bright red, yellow, green models will perfectly fit into the interior. Be sure to match the color of the upholstery with other kitchen accessories.
Bright details add energy to the decor
Selection of frame and upholstery
In order for the sofa to serve you for more than one year, you must carefully choose the materials for its frame and upholstery.
Special attention should be paid to the material of the frame and upholstery.
The instructions for choosing a frame are quite simple: give preference to models based on natural wood. Beech and oak are considered the most durable types of wood, pine and birch are the most budgetary ones.
The most durable frames are made of solid wood, the most budgetary ones are made of chipboard
As for the upholstery, there are many more options. We offer the most popular materials:
- Genuine leather or leatherette. A durable and practical option that will be easy to maintain. Outwardly, it looks very impressive and fits perfectly into the classic interior.
Natural or eco-leather are characterized by increased strength and long service life
- Blended material. Made from cotton and polyester. It is quite simple to clean it with your own hands - the material is unpretentious to maintain.
- Flock. Durable fabric that is also resistant to minor mechanical damage.
Mixed materials or flock - another practical solution for the kitchen
- Chenille. The main advantage of the material is its hypoallergenicity. The main disadvantage is instability to high humidity.
- Jacquard. Wear-resistant fabric with excellent decorative qualities.
Jacquard and chenille are not the most practical fabrics for the kitchen
Finally
Today you learned not only about the options for planning a kitchen with a sofa, but also about the most popular types of kitchen furniture. With our advice on choosing a folding mechanism, color scheme and upholstery material, you can choose the model that suits you best. Finally, we suggest you watch a video where you can get acquainted with various design options for small kitchens using upholstered furniture.
Narrow sofas for the kitchen with sleeping place - see here.