Corner bench for the kitchen: do-it-yourself video instructions for installation, price, photo

Kitchen corners are one of the most popular types of furniture these days. They have a spectacular appearance and are very comfortable, bringing real home comfort to the kitchen. Today they are produced, perhaps, by every furniture factory, which provides a truly huge choice for the consumer.

And the main element of this piece of furniture is the kitchen corner bench, which we will talk about in this article.

Classic type corner kitchen bench.

Types of benches for the kitchen

Most corner sofas or kitchen benches are standard sizes. They will be an excellent choice for most typical kitchen spaces, with a decent look and feel.

Most of them are equipped with additional compartments where you can store various accessories. Very often, such a compartment can accommodate a mini-bar.

But there are other original design solutions for the kitchentherefore, the selection guide in this case is based solely on your needs.

Types of kitchen sofas:

• Standard.
• Semicircular.
• Mini.
• With an extra bed.

Sofa for a small kitchen

Small kitchen owners know trade-offs firsthand. In such a limited space, it is difficult to place functional kitchen elements, let alone a full kitchen corner. But this does not matter, because there are models specially designed for small spaces..

Don't worry if your kitchen is too small, because this sofa takes up very little space. At the same time, it has all the advantages of a full-fledged corner bench.

Its main differences are as follows:

• Soft seat and comfortable back.
• Original appearance.
• Small size, mainly designed for two people.
• Quality materials are used for the production of most miniature models.
• A wide variety of colors and textures.

Miniature sofa.

Today, a sufficient number of miniature corner sofas (which you can also DIY)so that you can choose the best option. They are often made without a corner block to save space.

Sleeper sofas

Some corner benches for the kitchen are equipped with a pull-out berth, which will be appropriate when guests are visiting.

Their features:

• If you don't have a free bed in your rooms, then it can be easily organized from this sofa.
• Naturally, such "beds" are intended rather for temporary overnight stays than for everyday sleep, since they are not very comfortable and of sufficient size. But for a couple of overnight stays - a perfectly acceptable option.
• In appearance, such a corner bench in the kitchen is no different from its counterparts. But if necessary, it can easily be transformed into a perfectly acceptable sleeping place (as in the photo below).
• Such small sofas in the kitchen with sleeping place quite compact and can "squeeze" even into a small room.
• It should be borne in mind that in the unfolded state, such a sofa will take up much more space.

Corner bench with a berth.

Materials for sofas

To choose a really high-quality product, you should pay attention to the material from which the sofa is made. In most cases, the body is made of wood, while the seats can be upholstered in various materials.

Foam rubber is used as a filler.

• More expensive and "elite" models have a natural wood case.
• Economy class furniture uses materials such as MDF, chipboard and others, due to which the price of such products is significantly reduced. However, this does not affect the quality of products in any way, if we talk about good furniture factories.

Used as upholstery for corner benches:

• the cloth
• Leather.

Advice!
If we talk about fabric upholstery, then preference should be given to those fabrics that do not absorb moisture very much.
The best choice here is upholstery that can be cleaned using the wet method. These are the characteristics of high quality synthetic fabrics.

The most practical option is quality leatherette or genuine leather upholstery. Such surfaces are very easy to clean from dirt using specially designed products. Moreover, genuine leather is a very strong and durable material.

Corner bench upholstered in dense leatherette.

Where to place a corner bench in the kitchen

Most of our compatriots make repairs with their own hands, and therefore they also do the selection and placement of furniture on their own. As for the kitchen, in most cases there is little choice here, since this room rarely has a large area.

But if the layout allows, then the corner bench is best placed by the window, since, in such the dining area will be more attractive and appetizing than if you place it in the back kitchen. If you want to have something unusual in your kitchen, then you should pay attention to the rounded models (in the photo below), they not only have an excellent appearance, but are also very comfortable.

Semicircular sofa.

Conclusion

Choosing a kitchen corner bench is a much more serious step than it might seem at first glance. Here you should take into account a number of factors, such as size, material, the presence or absence of a berth and additional compartments, shape.

Modern manufacturers provide your attention with a huge scope for choice. However, no matter how you like the appearance of the product, be sure to pay attention to the quality of the materials from which it is made.

The kitchen space is characterized by rather harsh conditions associated with high humidity, and therefore special criteria are imposed on furniture here. A high-quality kitchen bench will serve you for many years, while maintaining its original appearance.

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