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1 Types of sofas
- 1.1 By form
- 1.2 By purchase method
- 1.3 Sofa models
- 2 Sofa design
- 3 Materials used
- 4 Complete set of kitchen sleeping areas
- 5 Tips for choosing a sofa
- 6 Finally
- 7 Gallery
A narrow sofa for the kitchen can become not only a complete replacement for uncomfortable stools, but also turn into a compact sleeping place. What are the types of stylish sofas, what is their design and what to look for when buying? In our material, we will analyze all these nuances in more detail.
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Types of sofas
To understand the wide range of presented models of sofas for the kitchen, you should familiarize yourself with their varieties and features. Such designs for the kitchen can be divided according to several parameters.
Sofas may vary in shape, material and design
By form
Conventionally, all models of such furniture can be divided into three groups:
- Straight narrow kitchen sofas. They can be put in any place convenient for you, if only the space of the room allows.
Straight models take up little space and can be installed anywhere
- Corner. But these can only be placed in the corners. But thanks to them, space is saved quite a lot, which is very beneficial for a small kitchen.
Corner options maximize space use
- Semicircular. Such options are original. But it should be borne in mind that they make a certain amount of space unusable, since the corners of standard kitchens are still not semicircular.
Semicircular models cannot be considered very practical, therefore they are used less often.
By purchase method
When choosing a sofa for the kitchen, you need to decide whether you want to purchase a ready-made model, or order an option from the masters according to your sketch. Each of the options has its own characteristics.
- Buying a finished model. Those. you just go to the store and buy the sofa that you like considering the size of your kitchen. These sofas always come with instructions, so you can assemble them yourself.
Buying a ready-made sofa saves you time
- Making a sofa to order. Here experts come to your home, take measurements and make a sofa individually for your kitchen. It is better to sketch your preferred sofa in advance with your own hands - it will be easier to explain your preferences to designers.
Corner sofas and kitchen corners have been in great demand recently. Their advantages are that, in addition to saving space, they also create an additional bed.
Custom-made furniture takes into account all the nuances of the room
Of course, they are not suitable for regular sleep, but spending the night several times is quite possible. As a rule, manufacturers have to save on comfort at the expense of mattresses.
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Sofa models
There are several types of narrow sofas for the kitchen, equipped with a berth.
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Dolphin. The extra bed is pulled out of the base according to the drawer principle. |
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Book. The seat, folded in half, unfolds using a special mechanism. Due to this, there is a significant expansion of the berth. |
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Euro book. The bed is moved away from the base, the back rests in its place. |
Sofa design
For small rooms, it is best to give preference to sofas without corner blocks. There are three options here:
- Unbreakable sofa, which will take up a minimum of space. Its main disadvantage is the inability to get an extra bed.
Non-collapsible options are particularly compact
- Folding small-sized models. During the day it is an ordinary kitchen sofa, and at night it is a place to sleep.
- Mini sofa. It is much better suited for a very small kitchen (about 6 meters square). Due to their compact size, such models can be installed both near a long wall and near a window.
Even mini-sofas can be equipped with a comfortable sleeping place
Materials used
In order for the kitchen corner to serve you for more than one year with faith and truth, without losing its decorative and practical functions, you should pay special attention to the materials from which it is made.
- Upholstery. Important importance should be attached to the mother upholstery for the kitchen corner. In addition to the fact that it should be in harmony in color with the entire interior, it should also be practical. There are several suitable options that meet all of the listed requirements.
Furniture upholstery should withstand high levels of humidity and be easy to clean
Recently, sofas made of leather or leatherette are in great demand. Genuine leather will retain its original appearance for a long time, and it is easy to clean. True, the price of such a sofa will be significantly higher than more "simple" analogues.
However, you can also use flock for upholstery. For this material, neither moisture, nor steam, nor kitchen odors are scary. Even if you drop a piece of food or spill juice - it's okay - it is very easy to wash and clean.
Flock easily tolerates kitchen odors, high humidity and various dirt
- Frame material. The kitchen has constant fluctuations in humidity and temperature. And if the furniture is not of high quality, then soon cracks will appear, and the wood will swell, the appearance will deteriorate. Therefore, be sure to check the quality of the wood - it must be treated with a special compound. You can also choose a sofa with an aluminum frame.
- Filler. Another very important point that affects the life of the furniture. In most cases, it is foam rubber. But it must be dense, quickly recover, so that no "dents" are formed. Another possible option is polyurethane foam. With it, the shape is maintained simply excellently, besides, it is also environmentally friendly.
It is best to choose dense foam rubber or polyurethane foam as a filler.
Complete set of kitchen sleeping areas
By configuration, narrow sofas in the kitchen with a berth can be divided into two types:
- Individual models. When you buy only one sofa and separately purchase a table, stools and everything else that you need in the kitchen.
Some models require an additional purchase of a table and chairs that match their style
- Set. A kitchen corner is purchased complete with a table, chairs or an ottoman. This option is very beneficial in that by purchasing narrow sofas for the kitchen in a set, you make the design of your kitchen harmonious, uniform and stylish.
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Better to buy immediately as a set. In such cases, pillows on the sofa are often offered as a gift.
The finished kitchen corner looks holistic and organic
Tips for choosing a sofa
If you decide that you will purchase a sofa for the kitchen with a sleeping place, then you should take into account a few basic points.
- Kitchen dimensions. It is worth remembering that the dining area should not occupy the entire kitchen space, but only a certain part. In addition to comfort, sofas should also be practical.
- Number of people at the table. Here you need to take into account not only the living family members, but also those closest to you who often like to visit you.
The first thing to look for when choosing furniture is the size of the kitchen.
- The cost. It is worth proceeding from your budget, while not forgetting about quality. If you choose an inexpensive option, then think over everything to the smallest detail, including the material and type of the lifting mechanism. And if the coating can be simple and unassuming, then you should not save on construction.
- Color and style. For complete harmony, all kitchen furniture should be combined and in a certain color scheme.
The color of the sofa should overlap with the color of the trim or headset
The choice among sofas is very rich today. We invite you to watch photos and videos showing the best models of kitchen sofas. With their help, you can choose the option that suits you best.
Finally
A narrow sofa in the kitchen is a practical solution that will not only fill the atmosphere of the room with coziness, but also provide a comfortable sleeping place. We have told you about the most popular models and what to look for when buying furniture. Now you can choose the right solution for your kitchen.
