The kitchen is rightfully one of the top places in the house. Here they cook, eat, meet guests, drink tea with the whole family, work on a laptop, and even relax. It should be comfortable and cozy. If space allows, a sofa is placed in the room - light and compact or large, massive.
The classic or original design of the kitchen with a sofa is actively offered by many famous interior experts. A miniature sofa will fit in a cramped kitchenette "Khrushchev", and opposite it, on the wall, is the same small TV. With an area of 15-18 or more square meters. m. with the help of it they organize a full-fledged zone for rest and sleep, easily separating it from the space where cooking takes place.
Advantages and disadvantages of a sofa in the kitchen
Like other home decoration, it has pros and cons.
Benefits:
with it it is convenient to carry out zoning of the room, separating the working area from the dining area;
they sit on it, lie, even fully sleep;
there is a huge variety of models for every taste;
there are those that can be transformed in several ways;
most models include drawers, shelves, storage compartments;
convenient to use - will replace many chairs, armchairs.
Disadvantages:
most often they are expensive, which is associated with additional costs to protect the structure from kitchen dirt and grease;
can be tough enough;
folding models are inconvenient to place next to the table;
large corner is not suitable for any room.
It is not appropriate to put a full-fledged sofa in a small kitchen - it will occupy all the free space. For such cases, it is better to purchase a small kitchenette or with a folding option.
How to choose the right
When choosing take into account for the kitchen what area and shape it is bought. This piece of furniture should fit well into the interior, consistent with the overall style of the space. For a non-standard kitchen with a bay window, provided that the recreation area is located by the window, in some cases it will be necessary to make a sofa to order in order to place it compactly, neatly.
Size and shape
First you need to decide what functions the sofa will perform - whether it will only sit on it or is it a full-fledged berth. The last point plays a big role, especially when the apartment is one-room, and the kitchen is large. If there is not enough storage space in the room, you should choose a model with an abundance of boxes for storing dishes, other utensils.
In the form of kitchen sofas:
Rectangular
Corner
Island;
Bay windows;
Semicircular.
The island model is suitable only for a very spacious room, and a semicircular table will require an oval shape. If you plan to lay out the sofa, you should pay attention to the strength of the frame and the quality of work of all mechanisms. Separate models of sofas are available in several sizes.
Sofa Models
A stationary sofa, which does not transform in any way, can only be a place to sit. Corner made in left and right.
The folding design for the kitchen does not differ from the one purchased for the bedroom and living room, there are:
Telescopic;
Couches;
"Dolphin";
"Accordion";
Pantograph;
Eurobook;
Cot, etc.
Modular options are made up of several parts that place all together or separately.
All of them are made of wood (pine, walnut, oak) and plywood, with steel legs and back elements, laminated particleboard with hard foam seats. Complete with some models comes from two to seven pillows.
Upholstery - color and texture
In the kitchen, there are often changes in temperature, humidity, the furniture in it is subject to contamination by food. As the upholstery material of the sofa use leather, fabric with or without thermal printing, a combination of several materials, but necessarily moisture resistant.
Do not choose upholstery of complex texture - it is problematic to clean it qualitatively, popular materials such as flock, tapestry are not convenient. Genuine leather - very strong, durable, with excellent appearance, pleasant to the touch, but expensive.
The color of the sofa can match the colors of other kitchen furniture, contrasting with the walls - yellow with gray, ocher with green. Scarlet with a white sofa, upholstered in artificial leather, in combination with a scarlet stretch ceiling and the same kitchen apron, looks original. It is not recommended to use a lot of bright colors in the interior of one room.
Pastel colors are popular - beige, blue, light violet, aquamarine, "pearl". To make the sofa less dirty, they get a beautiful blanket made of fabric that is easy to wash.
Recommendations for use
Does the kitchen sofa require special conditions? For a well-made model, they are not required to be created. So that it does not deteriorate, it is enough to organize good ventilation, which is especially important if the room is located on the ground floor. To clean soft, wooden, metal parts, special detergents are used, which are sold in household chemical stores.
Where to install a sofa
The location depends on where the arrangement of the recreation area is planned. The kitchen in which it is located is not only a place for cooking, but also a dining room, living room, bedroom. The design of the kitchen interior with a sofa is always quite non-standard.
Rest area by the window
If free space allows, you can put the sofa in front of the window or perpendicular to one of its corners, so that during the meal it was convenient to admire the view opening behind it. In the case when it is located directly along the window, it is convenient to read there lying in the daylight.
In the kitchen-living room, where there are two windows, about one place a recreation area with a cozy sofa, and along the other - a workspace. In this case, these places are separated from each other by a bar counter with high chairs - a dining area. If the kitchen is combined with an insulated balcony or loggia, then a small couch can be put there, and a folding table top in the place where there was a window on the balcony will become a place for eating.
Sofa in the small kitchen
Any sofa is suitable for a spacious kitchen, but only the smallest one for a small one. If the room is narrow and long, then a rectangular one is ideal for it, especially if it is a kitchen with a balcony - the exit there should not be cluttered.Storage space in cramped kitchenettes is often not enough, because sofa drawers, compartments will come in handy.
For a kitchen with an area of 5-7 square meters. a sofa is required a little more than a bench - up to 60 cm wide and up to 1.5 m long. L-shaped models are placed diagonally from a sink or stove, a small dining table is nearby. A sofa with a place to sleep is a forced option when there are no other empty seats, since when unfolded it will occupy the entire kitchen.
Full zoning of a small room is also problematic - the dining area requires a lot of space, but it is also impossible to cut down on the worker much.
Visually expand the space using a large mirror on the wall, light design of the entire room, the most compact furniture.
How to create a zone with a sofa
The ergonomics of the kitchen is one of its most important qualities. Universal sofa with storage compartments, a berth, saves space and gives comfort.
The dining area with a sofa is designed differently, depending on its shape:
they put a straight line along a wall or a window, you can arrange two such sofas opposite each other, between them there is a table;
L-shaped - suitable for a kitchen of complex shape, usually placed in a corner, near a blank wall;
U-shaped configuration provides that the table will be in the center;
transformer - disassembled into separate blocks for sitting during the day, and going to night to get a place to sleep;
the island sofa is located in the middle of the kitchen-living room or studio apartment, it can be combined with a kitchen work desk.
For additional zoning of the room, the couch is placed on the podium - if the ceiling height allows.
Designer sofas in the kitchen
With all the variety of choice of sofas, they still do not like some people - I want something special, but cheaper. In this case, you can make a sofa with your own hands.
Scheme
First you need to develop a drawing, which should take into account:
product dimensions, backrest angle;
all mechanisms if the sofa will be laid out or have drawers;
base materials, upholstery, pillows;
leg height, expected load;
specify the main work nodes.
If drawing skills are completely absent, then you can use ready-made sketches from construction sites of professionals.
Materials and Tools
As the materials for the base use natural wood, particleboard, chipboard, metal, MDF. Upholstery should be well cleaned, not absorb odors, water, be durable. Of the fabrics used are velor, jacquard, cotton, linen, tapestry, microfiber, chenille, eco-leather.
So that the upholstery does not deteriorate, the sofa is additionally covered with a coverlet, protected with pillows with pillowcases, which they make on their own. As a filler, batting, foam rubber, polyurethane foam, felt, latex, holofiber are used. Fasteners must withstand high loads, especially if the sofa is folding.
For work, a beam with a cross section of 60 * 60 mm, plywood up to 12 mm, is best suited, as fasteners - screws, metal corners for stiffness. Of the tools - a screwdriver and a saw. In the manufacture of packing should be borne in mind that if you use foam rubber 5 cm thick, then the seat will be semi-rigid. Wooden parts are sanded, varnished, removable covers with zippers can be made on soft parts.
Assembly
The figures below detail the assembly process. They start with the frame: they cut the bars according to the drawings, treat the parts with paint or stain, and connect them with screws. For greater strength, carpentry glue is used. The back of the product is fixed with metal corners. The seats are made of plywood. If the place under the sofa is planned to be used for storage, then the covers are fixed using hangers. The back and bench are made of soft materials that are difficult to deform, maintain a normal shape. The filler is fixed with glue so that it does not move.If there are armrests, then they are covered with soft material. Sheathing depends on the imagination and the amount of finance of the one who makes the sofa.
The fabric or skin is cut, processed edges, attached to the structure using a construction stapler. The fabric should not be too stretched - it will be heavily abrased in places of tension.
There is no need to rush when making furniture. There may be some difficulties in the process, especially if this is your first experience. In this case, you should stop and think about how to fix the problem, if possible, consult with a person who understands this.
Conclusion
In the modern design of kitchens with sofas, it is important to observe a commonality of forms, textures, colors. Designers recommend purchasing such a piece of furniture from well-known companies whose product quality is time-tested. It will come out a little more expensive, but it will last much longer, retaining the strength of the structure and attractive appearance for many years, and if necessary, make changes to the interior, it will be enough only to change the sofa covers.
The kitchen is rightfully one of the top places in the house. Here they cook, eat, meet guests, drink tea with the whole family, work on a laptop, and even relax. It should be comfortable and cozy. If space allows, a sofa is placed in the room - light and compact or large, massive.
The classic or original design of the kitchen with a sofa is actively offered by many famous interior experts. A miniature sofa will fit in a cramped kitchenette "Khrushchev", and opposite it, on the wall, is the same small TV. With an area of 15-18 or more square meters. m. with the help of it they organize a full-fledged zone for rest and sleep, easily separating it from the space where cooking takes place.
Content
Advantages and disadvantages of a sofa in the kitchen
Like other home decoration, it has pros and cons.
Benefits:
Disadvantages:
It is not appropriate to put a full-fledged sofa in a small kitchen - it will occupy all the free space. For such cases, it is better to purchase a small kitchenette or with a folding option.
How to choose the right
When choosing take into account for the kitchen what area and shape it is bought. This piece of furniture should fit well into the interior, consistent with the overall style of the space. For a non-standard kitchen with a bay window, provided that the recreation area is located by the window, in some cases it will be necessary to make a sofa to order in order to place it compactly, neatly.
Size and shape
First you need to decide what functions the sofa will perform - whether it will only sit on it or is it a full-fledged berth. The last point plays a big role, especially when the apartment is one-room, and the kitchen is large. If there is not enough storage space in the room, you should choose a model with an abundance of boxes for storing dishes, other utensils.
In the form of kitchen sofas:
The island model is suitable only for a very spacious room, and a semicircular table will require an oval shape. If you plan to lay out the sofa, you should pay attention to the strength of the frame and the quality of work of all mechanisms. Separate models of sofas are available in several sizes.
Sofa Models
A stationary sofa, which does not transform in any way, can only be a place to sit. Corner made in left and right.
The folding design for the kitchen does not differ from the one purchased for the bedroom and living room, there are:
Modular options are made up of several parts that place all together or separately.
All of them are made of wood (pine, walnut, oak) and plywood, with steel legs and back elements, laminated particleboard with hard foam seats. Complete with some models comes from two to seven pillows.
Upholstery - color and texture
In the kitchen, there are often changes in temperature, humidity, the furniture in it is subject to contamination by food. As the upholstery material of the sofa use leather, fabric with or without thermal printing, a combination of several materials, but necessarily moisture resistant.
Do not choose upholstery of complex texture - it is problematic to clean it qualitatively, popular materials such as flock, tapestry are not convenient. Genuine leather - very strong, durable, with excellent appearance, pleasant to the touch, but expensive.
The color of the sofa can match the colors of other kitchen furniture, contrasting with the walls - yellow with gray, ocher with green. Scarlet with a white sofa, upholstered in artificial leather, in combination with a scarlet stretch ceiling and the same kitchen apron, looks original. It is not recommended to use a lot of bright colors in the interior of one room.
Pastel colors are popular - beige, blue, light violet, aquamarine, "pearl". To make the sofa less dirty, they get a beautiful blanket made of fabric that is easy to wash.
Recommendations for use
Does the kitchen sofa require special conditions? For a well-made model, they are not required to be created. So that it does not deteriorate, it is enough to organize good ventilation, which is especially important if the room is located on the ground floor. To clean soft, wooden, metal parts, special detergents are used, which are sold in household chemical stores.
Where to install a sofa
The location depends on where the arrangement of the recreation area is planned. The kitchen in which it is located is not only a place for cooking, but also a dining room, living room, bedroom. The design of the kitchen interior with a sofa is always quite non-standard.
Rest area by the window
If free space allows, you can put the sofa in front of the window or perpendicular to one of its corners, so that during the meal it was convenient to admire the view opening behind it. In the case when it is located directly along the window, it is convenient to read there lying in the daylight.
In the kitchen-living room, where there are two windows, about one place a recreation area with a cozy sofa, and along the other - a workspace. In this case, these places are separated from each other by a bar counter with high chairs - a dining area. If the kitchen is combined with an insulated balcony or loggia, then a small couch can be put there, and a folding table top in the place where there was a window on the balcony will become a place for eating.
Sofa in the small kitchen
Any sofa is suitable for a spacious kitchen, but only the smallest one for a small one. If the room is narrow and long, then a rectangular one is ideal for it, especially if it is a kitchen with a balcony - the exit there should not be cluttered.Storage space in cramped kitchenettes is often not enough, because sofa drawers, compartments will come in handy.
For a kitchen with an area of 5-7 square meters. a sofa is required a little more than a bench - up to 60 cm wide and up to 1.5 m long. L-shaped models are placed diagonally from a sink or stove, a small dining table is nearby. A sofa with a place to sleep is a forced option when there are no other empty seats, since when unfolded it will occupy the entire kitchen.
Full zoning of a small room is also problematic - the dining area requires a lot of space, but it is also impossible to cut down on the worker much.
How to create a zone with a sofa
The ergonomics of the kitchen is one of its most important qualities. Universal sofa with storage compartments, a berth, saves space and gives comfort.
The dining area with a sofa is designed differently, depending on its shape:
Designer sofas in the kitchen
With all the variety of choice of sofas, they still do not like some people - I want something special, but cheaper. In this case, you can make a sofa with your own hands.
Scheme
First you need to develop a drawing, which should take into account:
If drawing skills are completely absent, then you can use ready-made sketches from construction sites of professionals.
Materials and Tools
As the materials for the base use natural wood, particleboard, chipboard, metal, MDF. Upholstery should be well cleaned, not absorb odors, water, be durable. Of the fabrics used are velor, jacquard, cotton, linen, tapestry, microfiber, chenille, eco-leather.
So that the upholstery does not deteriorate, the sofa is additionally covered with a coverlet, protected with pillows with pillowcases, which they make on their own. As a filler, batting, foam rubber, polyurethane foam, felt, latex, holofiber are used. Fasteners must withstand high loads, especially if the sofa is folding.
For work, a beam with a cross section of 60 * 60 mm, plywood up to 12 mm, is best suited, as fasteners - screws, metal corners for stiffness. Of the tools - a screwdriver and a saw. In the manufacture of packing should be borne in mind that if you use foam rubber 5 cm thick, then the seat will be semi-rigid. Wooden parts are sanded, varnished, removable covers with zippers can be made on soft parts.
Assembly
The figures below detail the assembly process. They start with the frame: they cut the bars according to the drawings, treat the parts with paint or stain, and connect them with screws. For greater strength, carpentry glue is used. The back of the product is fixed with metal corners. The seats are made of plywood. If the place under the sofa is planned to be used for storage, then the covers are fixed using hangers. The back and bench are made of soft materials that are difficult to deform, maintain a normal shape. The filler is fixed with glue so that it does not move.If there are armrests, then they are covered with soft material. Sheathing depends on the imagination and the amount of finance of the one who makes the sofa.
The fabric or skin is cut, processed edges, attached to the structure using a construction stapler. The fabric should not be too stretched - it will be heavily abrased in places of tension.
Conclusion
In the modern design of kitchens with sofas, it is important to observe a commonality of forms, textures, colors. Designers recommend purchasing such a piece of furniture from well-known companies whose product quality is time-tested. It will come out a little more expensive, but it will last much longer, retaining the strength of the structure and attractive appearance for many years, and if necessary, make changes to the interior, it will be enough only to change the sofa covers.