Leather sofas for the kitchen: models from natural and artificial leather, tips for choosing

If it is decided to put a cozy sofa in the kitchen, the owners think about the best type of upholstery. In this regard, the bulk of buyers prefer leather furniture. What models of natural and artificial leather are currently in price and what are the nuances of their choice, let's figure it out.

The whole range of proposals of leather sofas for the kitchen, offered to the attention of the buyer, can be divided into 3 types: angular, linear and U-shaped. The choice of this or that option is based on the features of the layout, the location of the windows, the area of ​​a particular room. Linear models are usually bought for kitchens, living rooms and rooms in which it is necessary to accommodate small sofas. Compact options are kitchen benches with a narrow seat. Analogs for spacious rooms, as a rule, are large in size.

Products of the corner group in most cases have a shape with one elongated side of the corner. They rationally use the place of placement, are used by designers as zoning items that more clearly indicate the boundaries of the functional corner. Unlike the first models, they can be modular, differ in the ability to change the angle at the request of the buyer.

Sofas upholstered in natural or eco-leather for the kitchen differ in the degree of functionality. They can be designed for a different number of users, differing in the size and depth of the seat. Some models are developed exclusively for the owners to relax in the guest space. Others provide for transformation, which helps out the owners in cases where there are not enough sleeping places in the house.

Today, on store shelves, you can buy products:

• with a berth, equipped with a convenient mechanism for transforming the sofa into a narrow bed;
• with shelves under the seat, thereby increasing the functionality of the furniture;
• with internal drawers in which you can remove any items to maintain an atmosphere of visual order;
• with armrests, one or two backs, located symmetrically and asymmetrically.
• in the form of a kitchen bench with a transverse bar and hanging cushions;
• with corner module connecting corner elements;
• from individual modules that can be rearranged at will.

Leather upholstery is considered to be one of the best types of material. Leather visually ennobles the furniture and makes it high-status. It is durable, has high strength and wear resistance. This material does not allow moisture to pass through and is easy to clean, it is easier to remove dirt from it than from textiles.

However, over time, the skin loses its elasticity due to the drying of fatty substances. Therefore, the owners have to fatten the sofa cover with stearic grease once every 3 months. With regard to the type of material, the best option for the sofa upholstery is genuine leather. In addition to it, there are models on sale with faux leather upholstery. Its quality characteristics are lower, however, such furniture is also cheaper.

The main question tormenting the buyer is the reliability of the upholstery material. Unfortunately, today it is not uncommon for imitation leather models to be sold under the guise of genuine leather products. Sometimes the quality of a fake is quite high, and the deception is revealed only after some time during the operation. And here a few tips can help the buyer.

• The leather upholstery is sinewy, it has natural marks in the form of a branch-like pattern. Non-working surfaces (armrests, drawers, backrest) are upholstered with this leather.

• Natural leather has namines (wrinkles and folds without layers), which give it softness. This leather is used for work surfaces: seats, cushions, armrests, backs.

• Leather upholstery has whips (stripes with a darker color) - this material is used to upholster non-working surfaces.

• The leather may have wrinkles, this material is used on non-working surfaces. Slightly bruised gives it an aged look. The leatherette is smooth and smooth with no wrinkles.

• The skin also has birthmarks that look slightly darker than the main color. The color of the artificial leather is smoother.

Before buying a suitable option, you need to take into account a number of nuances that often fly out of our heads when we come to a furniture store.

• Small sofas with a narrow seat are bought in a small room. It can also be a two-seater version that can be installed in the corner.
• The smaller the kitchen and the space for the sofa, the simpler the furniture design should be. Narrow and low backs, laconic supports, a minimum of decor.
• When buying, you need to rely on the texture of the material.Sometimes it is she who gives the furniture a greater status than the color of the upholstery.
• If you plan to use the sofa as a bed, consider the transformation mechanism: its reliability, ease of operation. Do not go for options with folding backs - they are not suitable for placement against walls.
• When buying convertible models, pay attention to the amount of space required to unfold the sofa.
• If practicality is important, choose colors with dark seats and light backs.
• When buying modular furniture, consider the possibilities of its transformation. Not all options allow changing the angle.
• If you like the hanging cushions option, don't buy it without trying it on. Not all of these models are back-friendly.
• When buying an option, pay attention to the depth of the seats. It should be sufficient for a comfortable seating position for the user. If you plan on using extra back cushions, the depth should be deeper.
• Furniture must be selected taking into account the style of the interior of a particular kitchen-living room. So it will not stand out against the general background, but it can become the accent of the interior composition.
• Examine the sofa from all sides: if the skin is rubbed and has obvious defects, you should not take this product. Be sure to unfold the model to appreciate the quality of the upholstery in all places.
• Noteworthy are the models that match the color and shape of the kitchen set. If it's compact, the sofa shouldn't be big.

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