Every season, new trends appear in the design of kitchen interiors. This room is the focus of comfort and warmth in any home, so it needs a stylish and contemporary design. This article contains information that will help you choose a comfortable corner sofa in the kitchen and choose the most advantageous place to place it, as well as beautifully equip the dining area and place to relax.
The advantage of the kitchen set, in which the sofa is part of the headset, is the rational use of free space.
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Corner sofa in the kitchen: the most popular models
Quite often, consumers are preoccupied with buying a kitchen corner sofa for a small kitchen. Creating a cozy environment in a room with limited space and at the same time obtaining a functional design is very difficult. This problem is easily solved by sofas, which are an extension of the kitchen set. Such constructions come complete with work surfaces and are purchased together with them. Thanks to this, all the furniture in the kitchen will be made in the same style.
Owners of apartments with limited space should consider purchasing a small corner sofa for the kitchen.
The advantage of the kitchen set, in which the sofa is part of the headset, is the rational use of free space. The adjacent arrangement of these pieces of furniture results in a very practical and ergonomic design.
Corner sofas look quite impressive in the photo of kitchens, which go around the table not from two sides, as is usually done, but from three. Such models come in handy in cases where you need to provide a lot of seating. These designs have one drawback. Their installation requires a lot of free space, so three-sided sofas are not suitable for small kitchens.
An excellent option for arranging a recreation area in the kitchen would be a sofa located by the window.
The category of compact corner sofas includes products in the form of a bench. Such furniture usually lacks a back.If desired, this part can be attached separately. The bench sofas are very lightweight, so rearranging them in the kitchen is straightforward.
Helpful advice! Most sofa benches have a rounded shape. The corner part of these products looks like a flat shelf. To provide enough seating in the kitchen, it is advisable to purchase a round dining table.
Most sofa benches have a rounded shape
In larger rooms, free space may remain near the dining area. In such cases, you should think about buying a kitchen corner folding sofa, which, when opened, turns into a full-fledged place to sleep. This benefit will come in handy for families with small children.
An excellent option for arranging a recreation area in the kitchen would be a sofa with a bay window structure. However, it will be very difficult to find the right size model. It is better to order the manufacture of a bay window sofa from the manufacturer. In this case, the product will have the required dimensions, and its configuration will correspond to the layout of the room. Seating areas with such sofas turn out to be cozy and light.
To the category of compact corner sofas includes products in the form of a bench
Features of classic corner kitchen sofas
Owners of apartments with a limited area should think about purchasing a small corner sofa for the kitchen in a classic design. Often, these models are sold complete with a table and several stools.
The configuration of a classic sofa does not imply the presence of armrests. The fact is that they obstruct the passage between the seats and the table, so these elements have been removed. In addition, the absence of armrests greatly facilitates the process of creating a structure. For this reason, wanting to make a corner sofa for the kitchen with their own hands, apartment owners prefer the classic models.
The configuration of a classic sofa does not imply the presence of armrests
Unlike chairs with upholstered upholstery, these sofas are more comfortable and comfortable. Most often, to save space in the kitchen, corner mini sofas are made with very narrow seating areas. In standard designs, the width of the sitting area is 0.6 m. In compact models, this figure is 0.4 m. Sofas with a universal design that harmoniously fit into any style of kitchen interior are especially popular.
Helpful advice! Modern mid-range furnishings tend to have a neutral and understated appearance that is unremarkable. To achieve stylistic unity with the kitchen design, you can choose the appropriate upholstery color or texture.
To ensure sufficient seating in the kitchen, it is advisable to purchase a round dining table
Kitchen corner sofas with sleeping place for rest
Often, owners of small apartments have problems with accommodating guests for the night. The best solution to this problem would be to buy a sofa bed for the kitchen with a corner structure. Furniture with this configuration allows you to create a comfortable sleeping place of a fairly large size. Classic sofas are not suitable for these purposes, as their seat width is too narrow to lie down and sleep.
The sofa bed requires more space. It is desirable that there is enough space in the room to accommodate a structure, the length of one of the sides of which is 1.8-2 m. The minimum width of the berth is 0.7 m. Most often, manufacturers make folding sofa designs for the kitchen. On sale there are models with one and a half and double berths. Some sofas have an orthopedic mattress to improve sleep quality.
The corner design sofa bed for kitchen solves the problems of accommodating guests at night
If the sleeping place in the sofa will be used often, you should make sure that the table easily moves to the side.
Configurations of kitchen corner sofas with storage boxes
In small kitchens, every inch of space is essential. In a limited space, it is rather difficult to place everything you need: dishes, kitchen utensils, large and small household appliances, etc. Therefore, a kitchen corner sofa with drawers that can be used to store various things will become a real find for a compact room.
As a rule, the seat of such a sofa is located at a height of 0.4-0.45 m from the floor. Its thickness does not exceed 5-10 cm (including filler). The free space underneath is used for storing kitchen utensils. In other words, there is a drawer under the seat.
A real find for a compact room will be a kitchen corner sofa with drawers.
The most common sofa models in which the seat reclines. By lifting it like a lid, you can access the spacious drawer. It can be used to store bags, large pots, cookbooks. Do not overload the bottom too much, otherwise the bottom wall of the structure will deform. There are sofa models in which pull-out drawers are installed under the seats.
Note! Access to drawers is limited. You have to move the table to open them, so you can only store things that are rarely used in them.
Access to drawers is limited, so only items that are rarely used can be stored in them
How to choose a comfortable and high-quality corner sofa with a berth in the kitchen
The kitchen corner sofa with a berth belongs to the category of multifunctional furniture. If you move a table to it, you can create a comfortable dining area. If you remove the table, you get a comfortable area for rest and sleep.
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The choice of a sofa, as well as a place for its placement, depends on many factors that must be taken into account:
- the size of the room and its shape;
- directions of the style in which the interior is decorated;
- personal preference;
- the color scheme of the room;
- operating conditions, such as animals or small children.
If you move a table to a corner sofa with a sleeping place, you get a dining area, if you remove it, then a place to rest and sleep
Transformation mechanisms in corner sofas to a kitchen with a berth
In stores, you can pick up furniture with a different transformation method. Compact sofas are best combined with the "dolphin-kangaroo" opening mechanism. The short part of the structure remains static, and the berth is pulled out from under the seat. This type of mechanism is reliable and compact in size.
The popular model of the Etude kitchen corner sofa with a berth is a striking example of a design with a dolphin transformation mechanism. For the manufacture of the frame part, a natural solid birch is used. This type of wood has a unique texture that effectively accentuates all the most attractive features of the sofa. The material is treated with a special protective agent, so that it is not afraid of high humidity, temperature extremes and direct exposure to sunlight.
The market for corner kitchen sofas is represented by furniture with various transformation methods
The design of the Etude kitchen corner sofa is universal. During the assembly process, the corner piece of furniture can be installed both on the right and on the left.For the upholstery of the upholstered back and seat, modern fabrics are used, which have an increased margin of safety, as well as wear resistance.
Sofas with the "click-blot" or "book" transformation mechanism are in great demand among buyers. The verona and conrad designs are corner sofas for the kitchen with an oversized (wider) berth.
Compact sofas are best combined with the "dolphin-kangaroo" opening mechanism
Helpful advice! If there are animals in the house, it is advisable to select a sofa for the kitchen with anti-vandal upholstery that will withstand the effects of teeth and claws. These materials include microfiber, flock and micro velor.
Standard sizes of kitchen corner sofas
The sofas presented in the stores are of standard sizes. Nevertheless, many manufacturers offer customers the opportunity to order furniture with individual parameters.
The standard sizes of corner sofas for the kitchen are as follows:
- the length of most models is 1.1-1.4 m, the minimum length of sofas with a place to sleep is within 1.8-2 m;
- products with comfortable seats have a depth of 0.5-0.7 m, the standard height of the seats themselves is 0.4-0.5 m;
- in most cases, the back height is 0.8-0.95 m, although there are exceptions where this figure reaches 1 m.
The standard dimensions of corner sofas in the kitchen are as follows: the length is 1.1-1.4 m, and the seats are 0.5-0.7 m deep
Furniture with standard dimensions is the easiest option to choose furnishings for the kitchen. However, a custom-sized sofa will fit the space best and match the room's configuration perfectly. Of course, the cost of this design will be much higher than the price of the standard model.
The main types of covers for the kitchen corner sofa
In the kitchen, splashes from water, grease and soot can get on the upholstery of the sofa during cooking, which is quite problematic to get rid of. To prevent this, it is advisable to purchase a protective case. It can be removed and washed if necessary. For the most popular models on sale, you can find covers for kitchen corner sofas without and with armrests. In other cases, the tailoring of the product is ordered from a specialist. Before purchasing such a cover for a sofa, you should decide on its purpose and style.
For everyday use, covers are used that fit tightly on the sofa. They are made from a practical material that is resistant to stains and moisture. Such products are removed on rare occasions, mainly when you want to demonstrate the decorative qualities of the sofa.
For everyday use, covers are used that fit tightly on the sofa
Covers that perform a decorative function are used when it is necessary to protect the sofa from accidental dirt, for example, if a large feast is expected. The style of such products can be very diverse. Sometimes the function of a decorative cover is performed by a bedspread or cape.
Note! Decorative covers can have a loose fit, so it's easy to make them yourself.
There are also product options that combine protective and decorative functions. Such covers are used every day, while they are made of beautiful expensive fabric.
Decorative covers can have a loose fit, so it's easy to make them yourself
The material for sewing a cover for a corner sofa in the kitchen is selected taking into account the operational conditions of the room. It should be practical and easy to clean. The most common are fabric covers. It is desirable that the material is with the addition of synthetics. In this case, it is not only easy to clean, but also repels moisture.
Tapestry is considered an excellent option.The density of its fibers is very high, making this material very difficult to cut or tear. Tapestry is not afraid of moisture, it lends itself well to cleaning. Fur cases and capes are used in cases where the design of the sofa has metal elements in contact with the human body while sitting. As a supplement to this cover, you can sew pillows.
Covers can be either for the entire sofa as a whole or for each of its parts separately
In the kitchen, leather covers are very rare on corner sofas. Basically, this material, as well as its substitutes, are used only locally - on the armrests or pillows. Suede can be used as an alternative to slippery leather.
Options for the arrangement of kitchen sofas: photos of corner structures in the interior
The most common option for installing a sofa is along a wall with a headset. This technique is usually used if the kitchen area is rather long. As a rule, in this case, there is free space behind the headset, which can be used to equip the dining area. In long but narrow rooms, the optimal solution would be to purchase a corner sofa, which is part of the kitchen furniture, its continuation. This composition will perfectly complement a small round table.
If the kitchen space is wide, it is advisable to use two corner zones at once to install the sofa. The structure can take up space between the window, the cabinets of the working area and the adjacent wall. This option is suitable for families of several people.
Helpful advice! In kitchens, you can often see L-shaped headsets, and such furniture does not always adjoin the walls on both sides. Such designs can be effectively used to divide the space into a dining area and a place where food is prepared. The corner sofa is installed in the dining room.
A corner sofa can be made the main element of the interior
Kitchen with a small corner sofa opposite the working area
The corner sofa can be made the main element of the interior. To do this, the color of its upholstery must be different from the decoration of the room. To enhance the contrast and highlight the sofa against the background, pillows of different shades are often used. People who avoid variety of colors can be advised to choose a setting in 1-2 shades that are close to each other.
A stylish corner sofa in the kitchen with a variety of colors can be played differently. It is not necessary that the upholstery on the furniture should contrast with the general setting - it can be in harmony with it, for example, repeating one of the shades.
Opposite the working area, you can install a sofa without armrests. Such a design will provide freedom of action without restricting the movement of people who sit at the table or get up from behind it. In this case, the couch will be the most successful option. Typically a pair of upholstered stools are included with the standard models. Thanks to its compact size, this design can be installed in any free corner in the kitchen.
If the interior of the room is made in a vintage style, it is recommended to use a sofa bench to organize the dining area. In these designs, the body is made of solid wood and the seat is formed from soft cushions.
The most common option for installing a sofa is against a wall with a headset
Note! The body of the bench-sofa should be made in the same style as the kitchen set.
How to properly beat a corner in the kitchen near an adjacent wall
The dining area can be located not only opposite the workplace, but also perpendicular to it. Moreover, this option for arranging furniture is suitable for both spacious kitchens and compact ones. In the latter case, the corner sofa is placed against a short wall.If the room is large, you can use an artificial niche formed from cabinets for dishes to frame dining furniture and a sofa.
For framing dining furniture and a sofa, you can use an artificial niche formed from cabinets designed for dishes
Private houses are characterized by panoramic glazing. It is hard to imagine a better place for a dining area with a sofa than a corner with a large window on the wall. The beautiful view and natural light make your meal a pleasant and relaxing experience.
Choosing the optimal shape of a corner sofa for the kitchen with a bay window and an island
If your kitchen has a bay window, you can't think of a better place for a corner sofa. This area is ideal for setting up a compact dining room.
In a round bay window, a semicircular sofa will look most successful. It should be noted that there are no such models on sale. The sofa for the bay window is made individually, taking into account the configuration of the room. Especially for this, a base of wood is built, resembling a podium. To make this design look like a sofa, cushions are placed on top, used as a backrest, and soft seats.
It is not necessary for a semicircular podium sofa to span the entire length of the bay window. Next to it, at the window area, you can organize a small bar counter.
An island will look nontrivial in the interior of the kitchen, which is complemented by a semicircular corner sofa
If the design of the bay window has a great depth, you can install a U-shaped corner sofa and a rectangular dining table here. This model allows you to simultaneously accommodate a large number of people.
The working area in the kitchen can look like an island. This solution is typical for large premises. In this case, the sofa joins the work area in the middle of the room. The result is a corner dining area.
Helpful advice! An island will look nontrivial in the interior of the kitchen, which is complemented by a semicircular corner sofa.
Rest area in the kitchen based on a corner sofa
Using the sofa in the kitchen, you can organize not only a dining room, but also a relaxation area. If there is free space behind the headset, this space is often used just for this purpose. Moreover, in this case, there are two ways to organize a recreation area: closed and open.
Using the sofa in the kitchen, you can organize not only a dining room, but also a relaxation area
The closed method is usually used when it is required to completely hide the workplace from view. For this, the recreation area is separated from the headset by a plasterboard partition. The result will be a niche where you can put a sofa. For additional comfort, a rug is placed on the floor.
The open method does not provide for the presence of partitions. The sofa is installed immediately behind the headset. If there is very little space, you can beat the previously described option for the dining area: the sofa is built on pedestals, which are part of the kitchen set.
Furniture items intended for a relaxation area are not so strongly tied to the kitchen setting. Upholstery material can be anything - from simple linen fabric to solemn velor.
The recreation area is most often organized at one of the walls to the side of the working area or opposite to it. If there is a niche in the design of a kitchen with a corner sofa, then it is better to put this piece of furniture in it. Thus, you can save free space in the kitchen. In a large square room, it is not a sin to install a sofa that will occupy two walls. In this case, the design can be standard or installed on a podium, formed on the basis of pedestals.
The recreation area is most often organized at one of the walls to the side of the working area or opposite to it.
Owners of spacious kitchens and living rooms may not even be tormented by the question of where to put the sofa.It can be placed in the middle of the room with its back to the workplace, thereby dividing the room into two functional zones.
Having chosen a suitable model of a corner sofa for the kitchen and the optimal place for its placement, all that remains is to properly design this area. A bright wall makes a great backdrop. To draw attention to the sofa, you can use not only paint, but also wallpaper with a beautiful panorama, ornaments or realistic imitation of brickwork. Corner sofas contribute to creating a cozy and practical interior in the kitchen.
