A small sofa in the kitchen with a sleeping place (35 photos): how to assemble with your own hands, instructions, photos and video tutorials

Kitchen designs these days can be made in many styles and variations. In addition to traditional kitchen elements, a large number of innovations have appeared recently, which significantly expand the functionality of this room. These include a small sofa in the kitchen with a sleeping place.

Kitchen sofa.

In the modern market, such an interior element is still considered a novelty, however, it is rapidly gaining popularity, which is not surprising:

• firstlyx is a stylish and convenient accessory for modern kitchens;
• Secondly - extra bed.

What is a sofa for the kitchen

The sofa with the simplest mechanism.

Unfortunately, a significant part of our population lives in Khrushchevs, which do not differ in special dimensions.

Therefore, many people decide on various tricks so that a small two-room apartment is a standard planning could accommodate a dining room, a kitchen, a guest room, a nursery, and a bedroom for parents. With the right approach, all of this is possible.

In the minds of most people, the kitchen is the place where food is prepared, as well as the procedure itself.

Few thought that traditional cuisine could be presented in a slightly different perspective, namely, as a guest room.

Such a transformation can be easily achieved by using only one piece of furniture. Small sofas for the kitchen with a berth become a real salvation when there is simply nowhere to accommodate guests.

Unfolded kitchen sofa.

Naturally, one should immediately make a reservation that in this case we are talking only about those kitchens whose area is at least nine square meters.

In a small kitchen, in the presence of all the basic elements of the interior, the sofa is simply not possible to expand to a normal sleeping place.

Often, the owners of such kitchens do not know where to install the refrigerator, not to mention the sofa.

Advice! In no case should a kitchen sofa be positioned as a full-fledged sleeping place. This is an extremely temporary, guest option, since many manufacturers sacrifice comfort in an effort to reduce the size of such furniture.

The mattresses of these sofas are far from perfect, and the sleeping place is not very large.

Read also the article on the sofa bed in the kitchen.

Selection recommendations

At the moment, kitchen sofas are manufactured by various manufacturers. They are distinguished by price, quality of materials and appearance.

In order to acquire a truly worthy product that will serve you for many years, you should pay attention to several aspects. The selection instruction in this case is not complicated.

Folding sofa mechanism.

1. Materials. The upholstery material is one of the most important aspects to consider when choosing. Naturally, the upholstery should be easy to clean and abrasion resistant. Stains in this case are inevitable because food will be cooked near such a sofa. If there are children in the house, then the question of the appearance of spots is even more relevant.

For such sofas, leatherette is most often used, however, if finances allow you, it is better to get a product with genuine leather upholstery.

You should also pay attention to the sleeping place itself. It's good if its upholstery is dense high-quality fabric. In this case, the sheet will not move out during sleep, causing discomfort to your guest.

Advice! It is better to choose a sofa for the kitchen in light shades, since dark ones will visually reduce the space of the room.

Kitchenette with sleeping place.

1. Shape and size. Despite its functional features, such a sofa will most often be used by you during a meal. In this case, it should ideally fit the table so that you can sit comfortably on it while eating. If you have already made a purchase, and after a while found that this height does not suit you, then you should replace the legs of the sofa with adjustable ones.

Such furniture should be devoid of armrests, which will provide you with a comfortable fit at the side of the table. The presence of massive armrests is in this case not only inconvenient, but also visually increases the size of the sofa, thus reducing the kitchen space.

An armchair with a berth for the kitchen.

1. Alternative options. In the event that you are not satisfied with any model of a folding sofa, you can turn your attention to armchairs (pictured above), which, if necessary, can also be transformed into an additional bedroom a place. It is also possible to develop a drawing of such a sofa with your own hands. Nowadays, there are special workshops that can create a piece of furniture, guided by your requests.

1. Mechanism. Most often, these sofas are equipped with a folding mechanism. However, there are products on the market based on specially developed technologies that are designed to optimize the folding process of the sofa. Depending on the mechanism, you should consider the place in which the table will be removed in order to ensure an unobstructed transformation into a sleeping place.

See also the article "Straight sofa for the kitchen - a soft element for the work area."

Conclusion

These days, progress does not stand still. Everything develops and improves, and furniture is no exception.

Various devices and objects are being developed to expand the functional scope of the room.

If until recently the kitchen was exclusively a place for cooking and dining, now this room can become an excellent analogue of a living room.

Naturally, this proposal is relevant for small apartments and houses where the lack of free space is acutely felt.

If you would like more information regarding the selection of kitchen sofas, then you should watch the video located at the bottom of the page.

How to update old kitchen furniture with your own hands - see here.

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