Straight kitchen sofas: varieties, choices and beautiful examples

A kitchen is a room where a cozy atmosphere and functionality will be the fundamental nuances regarding the arrangement. That is why sofas are placed in the room in addition to the usual chairs and stools near the dining table. Rectangular designs are considered quite popular furniture of this kind.

A separate category of upholstered furniture, recommended specifically for this room, has been used in the kitchen for quite some time. These are straight kitchen sofas, which are presented by manufacturers in a wide variety. Such furniture has its own design features. In addition, there are functional features that surpass to some extent the tasks of conventional kitchen chairs and stools.

First of all, this concerns the possibilities of quick modernization of straight sofas into a full-fledged berth. In addition, at the table, using a similar landing structure, it will be much more comfortable to sit.

Kitchen straight sofas are universal furniture, as they can harmoniously fit into any interior of the living space. However, unlike standard chairs, such a sofa is unlikely to be functionally placed in kitchens that are limited in size.

It should be noted that an interior that assumes the presence of a sofa in the kitchen will hardly be called classic, which will be a great advantage for owners who want to equip their home beautifully, interestingly and functionally.Consumers have the opportunity to choose a sofa based on the individual characteristics of their premises, its dimensions, as well as the general stylistic concept.

Such furniture stands out for its positive and negative features, which appear during operation.

• First of all, the advantages of using furniture include the presence of a soft seat and back, which will be many times larger in area in comparison with chairs with a high back. Some sofa models may have armrests, which also have a positive effect on comfort.

• Most of this kind of furniture products can be easily transformed into a full-fledged sleeping place for one or two people. This nuance will be relevant for apartments and houses, cramped in free meters, where the presence of additional space for guests to spend the night even in the kitchen will be an excellent solution to such problems.

• The straight models in the kitchen are notable for their compact dimensions in comparison with similar corner designs intended for placement in small or large rooms.

• If desired, in the kitchen it will be possible to lie down on the sofa, which is not possible when it is equipped with stools or chairs.

• Such furniture, even without a berth, usually has a very convenient internal space for storing the necessary things. These can be drawers or an opening structure, where the furniture seat acts as a lid.

• A folding or non-folding direct option in the kitchen can turn a living room into a full-fledged living room, even with a small size, if you place a TV or monitor in front of the dining area.

• Straight sofas are many times more convenient to move around the room, for example, when cleaning.

• Even in kitchens with non-standard shapes, rectangular upholstered furniture can harmoniously fit into the overall interior. This applies to options such as a bay window or a niche in the kitchen. Ideas like this will make it possible to make a wonderful relaxation area in the room.

• Straight sofas will be more comfortable for older family members or children.

However, straight sofas are not without some drawbacks.

• Straight models will still be less mobile when compared with stools or chairs that are common for kitchens.
• Not every kitchen will be able to harmoniously fit a direct model of furniture. This is especially true for old-built apartments.
• Such furniture will require special care, since even the most tidy housewives have particles of food, grease or carbon deposits inevitably falling and settling on the surface of the sofa. In addition, the furniture will absorb odors.

Modern designs are classified based on transformation options. Manufacturers today offer designs with a variety of mechanisms.

• Sofa bench. A practical option for small kitchens. As a rule, such a functional design can be used to store food supplies, kitchen utensils. It will hardly be possible to lie down on such a sofa, but a soft seat will allow you to comfortably operate a straight sofa bench in the kitchen.

• Sofa-book. The most popular option for a straight sofa, which is notable for its functionality and reliability, as well as its affordable cost. Thanks to a simple folding mechanism, it will be possible to transform the sofa into a full-fledged sleeping place with one movement.

• "Eurobook". An improved model of the previous version, which differs from the classic book in that the folding of the structure implies the need for additional extension of the seat towards itself. After that, the back of the straight sofa will become a continuation of the berth.

• Roll-out sofa. The design is remarkable for its reliability. Inside the sofa, there is usually free space for storing various items. It will be possible to unfold such a sofa using special guides along which the sofa moves forward. In this case, the back also takes a horizontal position.

• Dolphin sofa. A feature of the mechanism of such furniture is the presence of special loops, pulling on which, it will turn out to unfold the sofa. The lower part has casters to help push it out.

• "French clamshell". The model is similar to the previous version. Such a sofa can be used as a stationary unfolded or unfolded as needed. A feature will be a lightweight frame.

• "Scissors". Convenient and practical mechanism, which is more suitable for kitchens without additional floor covering.

In addition to differences in folding mechanisms, straight kitchen sofas differ in the presence of additional functionality. First of all, this concerns the internal content:

• sofas can have pull-out drawers;
• access to several stationary storage compartments, which are located under the seat, will be through the cover;
• in straight sofas, the storage space can be in the armrests.

And there are also structures that are additionally equipped with hinged-type shelves on one or two sides.

The designs differ among themselves by the materials used for the manufacture:

• sofa frame;
• seat and back upholstery;
• filling components / pillows.

The following raw materials are used for the furniture frame:

• natural wood;
• MDF, chipboard and laminated chipboard;
• metal alloys.

The tree can be represented by solid oak, beech, birch and even conifers.

Particle-type boards perform well in operation, stand out for their resistance to bio and aquatic environment, and will cost much less. Metal frames have a minimum weight, the structure will be resistant to fire, however, this type of furniture costs more than shavings.

As for the upholstery, manufacturers use the following raw materials for it:

• Genuine Leather;
• leatherette;
• tapestry;
• jacquard;
• rattan.

They have a high cost, but they are very easy to clean from any contamination. Leatherette also shows good performance in terms of practicality, in addition, sofas with upholstery of this type will cost much less than leather counterparts.

Seats and cushions are usually filled with foam, but manufacturers also use polyurethane foam. The first option will be the most affordable. However, it quickly deteriorates. The second type of raw material demonstrates its high practicality, the material quickly adjusts to the weight and dimensions of the person sitting on the sofa.

Holofiber can also be used for interior filling of upholstered furniture. This raw material is remarkable for its fibrous, springy composition in the form of balls, which are able to very quickly restore their original shape. All models of furniture that will be used as a bed are additionally equipped with springs. These blocks differ in technological features depending on the principle of furniture operation.

The dimensions of a straight sofa for the kitchen are fundamental factors in choosing a design. Today on sale you can find models with different sizes.

• The length of the sofa usually varies from 120 to 150 cm.And also on sale you can find options with sizes up to 160 or up to 200 cm.
• As for the width, the optimal values ​​in this case will be options in the region of 90 cm.For small kitchens, you can find models with a sofa width of 70 cm.
• The optimal sofa depth is 80 cm.

Products for the kitchen are distinguished by their external design.

• Sofa bench, made in ethnic style, in country style. Such structures are usually made of solid wood species, while it is recommended to use natural or eco-leather as upholstery.

• Classic models represented by products with high forged legs and an interesting shape of the back. As a rule, this option will outwardly resemble an exquisite garden bench.

• For minimalism manufacturers offer models that are restrained in design, presented in the form of a small rectangular sofa or ottoman. In this case, the upholstery will be made of leather or textiles.

To find a really comfortable and attractive sofa for your kitchen, it is worth adhering to some recommendations.

• First of all, you should decide where the furniture will be located in the room. Having chosen a suitable wall, you need to measure its length, starting from these parameters in your choice.

• If the choice in the room for installing furniture fell on the space near the window, then it is important to determine the height of the back so that it does not obstruct the window, but reaches the maximum to the window sill.

• It is important to choose a model in such a way that it does not block the approach to other furniture in the kitchen, does not rest against the kitchen set.

• Most of the sofas for kitchens are placed directly next to the dining table, so it is best to purchase furniture at the same time or measure the height of the table in advance. A design that is too low will be inconvenient in terms of joint operation.

• The color scheme is an important factor when choosing. It is recommended to choose models that are in harmony with the overall design of the kitchen. The right decision would be to buy products to match the kitchen furniture. However, contrasting options can become an accent and decoration of a room.

• Light upholstery will not stand out for its practicality. Therefore, the color of the sofa should first of all not be easily soiled for the kitchen.

• Models with additional functionality will not always be practical to use, and their cost will be much higher.

For information on how to choose a kitchen sofa, see the next video.