Small sofas with a sleeping place for the kitchen: what are they and how to choose them?

In small apartments, the kitchen can have several purposes. Indoors they prepare food, gather with family and friends. Thanks to the purchase of a small sofa with a folding mechanism, you can leave late guests overnight.

Small sofas with a sleeping area for the kitchen are especially relevant in small apartments. This trick allows you to expand the purpose of the room. Small sofas are good because they take up little space. The main thing is that the mini-furniture has a place to spread out - you should take care of this when placing it.

It is important to note that a small sofa cannot be used as the main berth, since the mattresses in such products are designed only for occasional use. Small sofas allow you to accommodate guests who stayed late.

Furniture should be chosen based on the overall layout of the kitchen. In a particularly small room, it is convenient to use a free corner, and in some cases it is possible to occupy a free wall. Small folding sofas are divided into the types presented below.

This is ideal, as the design allows you to efficiently use the usable space. A small sofa must be installed in a free corner in such a way that it is convenient to lay out. Models of this type are equipped with small niches for storing various things or pastel linen.

It is a small but multifunctional furniture. Allows you to comfortably eat, rest during the day, or sleep at night. The couch looks rather laconic and does not take up much space. The design does not provide for storage niches. If you wish, you can put boxes of things under the couch.

Combines original design, increased comfort and practicality. If you choose the right upholstery, the sofa will delight the owners for a long time. Its interesting appearance decorates the interior and makes it cozy.

This is a practical option for kitchen furniture. The design consists of blocks that can be folded in any order. If desired, the sofa is divided into components, and the excess part is temporarily removed to another room or under the table.

The sleeper sofa should be practical and easy to clean.

Even the most beautiful sofa will eventually absorb the smell of food, splashes of oil and grease. High levels of humidity and temperature fluctuations will adversely affect the appearance. Changes during operation can only be prevented with the right material and adequate care.

The upholstery provides comfort of use and must protect the product itself from dirt. The most popular and practical options are described below.

It is considered the best option in terms of price-quality ratio. It is capable of allowing air to pass through, so it is comfortable to sit on it even in the summer heat. Low thermal conductivity ensures comfortable use in the cold season.

The only inconvenience is the high probability of ruining the fabric during cooking with any sharp object. This kind of damage cannot be repaired. If desired, you can improve the look with textile stickers or patches. However, the decorative properties of the furniture will be significantly affected.

Genuine leather can be used to upholster a kitchen sofa. This option is more expensive, but it is considered wear-resistant and durable. In the hot season, sitting on natural leather may be uncomfortable, and in cold weather the leather becomes tanned. However, it is resistant to mechanical stress.

Many manufacturers offer innovative materials that are not afraid of the harsh kitchen environment. They are not afraid of dirt and are able to literally push moisture and grease out of their structure. If there are pets in the house, you can consider upholstery with an anti-claw effect. It will be extremely difficult to damage such a sofa, so it will stand for a long time in the kitchen.

Soon, the appearance will be hopelessly ruined, even if you take good care of the material. Moreover, the sleeping place will smell completely of cooked food. Such materials do not tolerate high humidity.

The filler of the sleeper sofa plays a key role in sleeping and eating. For this, the materials presented below are used.

This is an old and tried-and-true option. The springs have a long service life and allow you to comfortably spend the night.

This material is considered the most short-lived of all possible fillers. Its only advantage is its low cost.

It is used as an alternative to foam rubber and is a synthetic foam. It has a fairly long service life and an affordable price.

It quickly becomes unusable with active use. It is used in furniture of a low price segment. The main task is not comfort, but giving the product the desired shape. Usually combined with spring blocks.

This durable and natural litter is made from palm nuts. It is noteworthy that the material does not cause allergies, therefore it can be used by absolutely everyone. It keeps its shape perfectly even with active use.

Upholstered furniture can be of any color, size and shape. There are so many options that when you go to a furniture store, you can get confused in abundance. When choosing, you should be guided by some principles.

• When choosing a sofa that unfolds, you need to pay special attention to the mechanism. The dolphin must be equipped with closer springs. Eurobook will last longer if it is equipped with profiles instead of rollers. You can put an accordion-type sofa in the kitchen only if there is enough space for unfolding. In general, this option is the most impractical.

• When choosing a small sofa with storage niches, you should pay attention to models with side lifting mechanisms - thus, you can always get access to things. Otherwise, the table that will stand in front of the sofa will have to be moved away.

• You need to choose the size individually for the size of the kitchen. If the sleeping place will be used often, then it is necessary to immediately think over the location of the sofa in such a way that it is easy to lay it out.

• For a small space, it is better to choose sofas in light shades and with panels in natural wood tones. Visually, the furniture will look lighter and more airy, while the room will "expand" and look lighter.

• When choosing a shape, you should pay special attention to the dimensions of the kitchen. If there is not enough space, then it is better to remove the chairs and put in a corner sofa.

Furniture in the kitchen must be arranged correctly.

Below are guidelines for placing a small couch with a sleeper in the kitchen.

1. If the kitchen is tiny, then it is better to install the furniture in the corner near the window or against the opposite wall.
2. It happens that the kitchen is combined with another room or balcony. In this case, a compact sofa will help to divide a large room into separate zones for their intended purpose. The same trick applies to a large kitchen.
3. If the kitchen is combined with a balcony or a room, then the sofa can be used to divide into zones. The space is visually divided into parts for cooking and eating.
4. The rectangular kitchen dictates its own rules. In this case, it is better to put the sofa in front of the main kitchen unit. The standard technique has long been known and does not lose its relevance.
5. If the room is of an irregular shape, then you can separate the sofa from the dining area. In this case, it is better to place the furniture against the wall, while the dining group of table and chairs is installed in the central part of the kitchen.
6. Bay window sofas should be installed under a window. Matching niches are ideal for oval furniture.

In the next review, you will see an example of a comfortable, compact and practical sofa with a dolphin layout (metal frame).