Kitchen interior with a sofa (45 photos)

Many people dream of a sofa in the kitchen, but not everyone manages to find a place for it. And if it succeeds, then problems arise with the choice of a model that is suitable in color, style, shape and size. We will show you how to create a cozy kitchen interior with a sofa - 11 sq m or another square, which models and materials to give preference to in the process.

Types of sofas by functionality

In words, everything seems to be easy and simple, but in reality - sheer inconsistencies. Therefore, let's together, think over the interior of the kitchen, which must have a sofa.

When choosing a “soft spot”, it is necessary to take into account a lot of nuances - shape, size, capacity and upholstery of the structure. Not only your comfort will depend on this, but also the appearance of the entire room.

First of all, decide - what do you need a sofa for? As an extra bed or as a replacement for dining chairs? Having received the answer to this question, it is time to move on to choosing a design from existing proposals. In this section, we'll go into more detail about them and explore the benefits of some of the options.

As a sleeping place

Most often, this need arises in small apartments that do not have a separate room for guests or rest. In this case, you need a convertible folding sofa.

There are several suitable options:

Illustration	Feature of the model
	"Kangaroo». The most practical and popular model. The sleeping place in the structure is easily pulled out from under the seat and does not take up much space. To increase the reliability of the sofa, choose a model with spring-closer.
	Sofa-book. Its most famous variations: "Click-clack", "Tick-tock", "Relax", "Eurobook". They are reliable, easy to unfold and have convenient storage space.
	"Accordion". Such furniture is very easy to unfold. But keep in mind that when unfolded it takes up a lot of space.
	«French folding bed». Most often, these sofas are equipped with a beautifully designed back, which remains motionless during transformation. The design itself, together with the mattresses, is revealed according to the folding bed principle (hence the name). You shouldn't lay them out too often, but they are perfect for guests.

When choosing furniture, keep in mind that roll-out sofas will be the least suitable model for the kitchen. They unfold inconveniently; corner models have no storage space. In addition, when disassembled, such structures take up too much space.

To increase the seats at the table

If there are no problems with sleeping places in the apartment, the sofa can be useful for arranging an elegant soft corner in the kitchen. Oddly enough, sofas that are more massive than chairs and stools can save space and allow more eaters to sit at the table. And the kitchen interior of 15 sq m with a sofa looks more comfortable.

As an alternative to regular chairs, you can purchase:

• Straight or corner sofa. Be sure to look for models with additional storage space. A sofa in the kitchen in the interior can look very organic, while at the same time it allows you to hide a lot of necessary utensils in the boxes under the seats. And instead of empty cabinets, you can put a dishwasher or other necessary equipment in the kitchen.

Most often, these models are sold complete with a dining table and several small stools. Pay attention to one nuance. If in the future you plan to frequently use storage boxes, choose a model with a lifting mechanism, which is located on the side of the furniture.

• Bay window structures. Designed specifically for positioning in a bay window. It will have to be made to order so that the furniture exactly repeats the shape of the niche.

• Simulated garden bench. An option for those who are looking for not so much a functional as a decorative solution. The bench, which looks like elegant garden furniture, fits perfectly into a classic or rustic interior.

• Ottoman or banquet. An incredibly beautiful kind of furniture, but the price is appropriate.

Read also an article about a small sofa in the kitchen with a sleeping place.

Determine the place for the sofa

Much depends on the area and shape of the room. Here are a couple of examples.

• For a small kitchen. The kitchen interior of 9 sq m with a sofa can be decorated in completely different ways if the room is square (3x3 m) or elongated (for example, 2x4.5 m).

In the first case, it is best to purchase a corner sofa, freeing up the corner opposite the working area for the dining group. With an elongated kitchen, the situation is more complicated. It is unlikely that it will be possible to put a corner sofa here without risking cluttering up the space, so it is better to choose straight models without massive armrests or even without them.

• For a spacious room. The situation is quite different with large kitchens or combined with other living rooms.

Here, the sofa can serve as a full-fledged resting place, and not a seat at the table. Very often it is used to visually separate the kitchen from the living area.

Read also the article "Folding sofa in the kitchen: versatility and aesthetics of the interior."

Frame and upholstery

Since the microclimate of the kitchen is characterized by a constant change in the level of humidity and temperature, all wooden parts of the frame must be made of high quality material.

Metal frames are even more reliable, but such sofas are not suitable for every interior style. You also need to carefully choose the filler for your kitchen sofa. Give preference to polyurethane foam. It is a very elastic and environmentally friendly material that keeps its shape perfectly and does not require replacement for many years.

As for the upholstery fabric, you should first of all be interested in the instructions for caring for it. Drinks can accidentally spill onto the sofa, food bits get caught, and the upholstery can suffer from humid and soot-laden air. Therefore, the fabric must be durable, durable and easy to clean.

Watch the video below to determine your sofa shape and upholstery.

The most suitable materials for the upholstery of the kitchen sofa:

• Genuine Leather. Durable, practical, easy to clean, looks great, but very expensive. In addition, natural leather does not look very comfortable.
• Eco leather or leatherette. A more economical and practical option that has all the advantages of natural leather. In addition to this, modern leatherette drapes well, and also has fireproof properties, so a sofa with such upholstery can be placed next to the hob.

• Flock. Beautiful fleecy fabric related to non-woven materials - the fluff is applied to the adhesive base. It is often made with a Teflon coating, so it is not afraid of stains.
• Microfiber. Also has a fleecy surface, very similar to suede, but more resistant to wear and tear. The main advantage of microfiber is its high wear resistance and color saturation preservation.

Such popular upholstery fabrics as jacquard, chenille, tapestry, velor are afraid of high humidity and dirt, so it is better not to use them in the kitchen.

Conclusion

It is enough to drive into the search line the query "kitchen interior 10 sq m with a sofa" to get a thousand pictures with different models and ways of placing sofas. But it will be difficult to find “your” variant among them. To make it easier for you to choose, we talked about the most suitable sofa models for the kitchen and told you which materials should be preferred.

We also recommend that you familiarize yourself with the photo and video materials in the article. They will help you decide on the most successful design solutions.

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