Folding sofas for the kitchen: what are they and how to choose them?

The kitchen may contain not only a set, table and chairs, but also other useful pieces of furniture. These include small folding sofas. Such products can make the kitchen more comfortable and welcoming. The range of folding sofas today is very large, so every consumer can choose the best solution.

Folding sofa models are practical, multifunctional and easy-to-use pieces of furniture. They both save usable space and make the atmosphere cozy and comfortable. You can sit on a folded sofa, and if you unfold it, it will become a great sleeping place.

Pull-out sofas are in great demand. Many consumers prefer to install such furniture in the kitchen space. The fold-out sofa can be used instead of regular chairs. Tea drinking and meals while sitting on such furniture are more comfortable. You can rest a little on the pull-out sofa while the food is being prepared.

Such upholstered furniture will not only be a useful addition to the kitchen space, but also a decorative component of the interior. Kitchen design with a small sofa looks richer, more interesting. Today on sale you can find models of sofas of absolutely any size and color.

The folding sofa can be equipped with additional drawers and other storage systems. They can accommodate a large number of useful and necessary things that did not find a place in other cabinets or pencil cases in the room.There are many modifications of these sofas. Some options are perfect for small kitchens, while others are perfect for large and spacious ones. The types of furniture mechanisms also differ.

A fold-out sofa is a very useful and necessary thing in any room, and the kitchen is no exception. Before looking for a suitable model of upholstered furniture for your kitchen space, you should familiarize yourself with all the pros and cons of such an interior solution. Let's look at the benefits first.

• A fold-out sofa in the kitchen can become very popular if guests stay overnight at your house and they need a separate sleeping place. And the owners themselves, in moments of fatigue, can lie down on the sofa to relax a little and rest.

• If additional storage systems are provided in such a furniture structure, they can accommodate a large number of different things and objects, and even certain products.

• With the sofa, the problem of lack of seats will go away. Several guests can fit on it at once during feasts and friendly meetings.

• The dining area with the sofa automatically becomes more comfortable, welcoming and cozy. You can remove unnecessary chairs that only clutter up the available space.

• The dining area with the sofa automatically becomes more comfortable, welcoming and cozy. You can remove unnecessary chairs that only clutter up the available space.

• Often, a well-chosen and beautiful sofa decorates the kitchen interior, making it more aesthetic and complete. The main thing is to choose a model of the appropriate style and color.

Due to the large number of positive aspects, many people decide to put a sofa bed in the kitchen. However, this solution has its drawbacks. Not in every home, the kitchen space also allows you to place a sofa, as it is too modest and limited.

You can face certain problems if you buy a sofa upholstered with soiled and capricious material that will quickly get dirty. Impractical kitchen furniture will not remain beautiful.

The selection of folding sofas is quite wide today. Finding the best option for a kitchen in any style and color is not difficult. Let's take a closer look at what types of this upholstered furniture are on sale.

L-shaped models of small sofas are suitable for small, squared kitchens. With them, the interior becomes more stylish and attractive.

Very often corner sofas are equipped with spacious storage systems. They can be used to lay bedding, various accessories or kitchen utensils without any problems. This is very convenient if there is no way to hang many hanging cabinets.

Small couches with a berth are the optimal solution for a small kitchen. They take up a minimum of space, but they are functional and easy to use. Sitting on such a sofa, you can have lunch or just relax. In the assembled state, the structural components of such furniture will not interfere with the household in any way. It is comfortable to sit on such furniture and lie down at night.

Stylish and interesting solution for the kitchen. Semicircular sofas are practical if they have high-quality, non-marking upholstery. They refresh the interior design, make it brighter and more interesting. In application, semicircular sofas are good. Such furniture can accommodate many guests.

If you want to make your kitchen as comfortable as possible, you should pay attention to modern modular sofa options.Such products consist of separate movable modules. You can arrange them at your own discretion. As a result it is possible to get furniture of any shape and configuration.

Modern sofas, suitable for the kitchen, differ not only in shape and design, but also in the folding or sliding mechanism provided in them. Let's consider what transformation systems can be present in such furniture.

In such models of sofas, one part of the sleeping bed is presented in the form of a seat, and the second is hidden under it in an assembled state. If the entire furniture structure is expanded, then the second part moves forward without any problems, forming a full-fledged sleeping place of high comfort.

The folding mechanism is hidden here in the frame base, and the pull-out component of the furniture forms 3 soft sections. If a folding sofa of this modification is expanded by slightly pulling the strap of the upper section upwards and then towards itself, the seating position will straighten and transform into a bed on legs made of strong metal.

The mechanism works like this: the side panel remains in place, and the front panel can be pulled out. But in this case, it is not the lower compartment that is pulled out, but the back of the furniture. In the unfolded state, a sofa with a similar mechanism takes up quite a lot of space, therefore not suitable for a very small kitchen.

An easy-to-use mechanism (like an ordinary "book"), in which the seat must be pushed forward, and the backrest must be laid in the open free space. The result is a spacious berth of decent width. A lot of free space for sofas with this mechanism is not required.

On sale you can find sofas with a variety of mechanisms. Choosing a sliding or roll-out version of upholstered furniture, it is necessary to take into account its dimensions in both folded and unfolded state.

Folding sofa frames are made from a variety of materials.

• Natural wood... Reliable frame bases are obtained from beech, oak, pine or birch. They must be treated with special protective impregnations so that they do not rot, dry out and are not attacked by parasites. Furniture with such a base is expensive.
• Chipboard. Cheap material, but not the strongest and most durable. In addition, particle board is toxic. An exception is material of class E-1 or E-0.
• Metal... Metal structures are strong and reliable, but must be made conscientiously, otherwise they may start to creak or rust. They are characterized by an impressive weight.

Now let's consider what materials are selected for upholstery.

Inexpensive material with good performance characteristics. It is practical, breathable, therefore sofas with similar upholstery are pleasant to use even in the hot summer season.

Expensive, high-quality upholstery material. Leather of natural origin is the most practical, durable, wear-resistant. But in hot weather, sitting on such upholstery is not very comfortable. In winter, natural leather has the property of "tanning". But this material is not susceptible to mechanical damage.

Nice upholstery. Long-lasting, and unpretentious in care - ideal for the kitchen.

Not afraid of contact with moisture. The material is resistant to mechanical damage.

Very beautiful, dense, wear-resistant material.

It is undemanding to care for, it is highly durable. But it is completely unsuitable for hand washing. Many stains from the surface of the tapestry can be removed only by professional methods.

For a small kitchenette, it is worth buying compact sofas.It can be a classic straight, a small corner version or a mini model - a neat, two-seater couch. If the space is small, narrow and long, an ottoman is ideal in size.

There are also corner sofas on sale with impressive dimensional parameters. Large structures are often complemented by various shelves, and even a bar. They cost more and are only suitable for very large kitchens.

Such products are often more expensive, but they fit seamlessly into the available space without overloading it.

The design of the sofa should match the basic style of the kitchen.

• If the interior is made in the style of the classics, then you can choose an expensive and beautiful option with a carriage coupler, good upholstery, patterned lines and carved elements.
• In a minimalistic kitchen, a discreet, laconic sofa with a monochromatic upholstery in gray, white or black will look perfect. Excessive decor, patterns and curly lines should not be here.
• In the Provence style, a "plump" light sofa, the upholstery of which is decorated with small prints (birds, flowers), will look cute. The presence of frills is allowed.
• For a high-tech kitchen, you should choose plain sofas with high-quality upholstery. Leather options look perfect. They can be supplemented with various configurations, such as a safe or stereo system.

Let's take a look at some helpful tips for choosing a sofa for your kitchen.

• Measure the space before buying and then choose the perfect furniture size. It must not interfere with the passage.
• Purchase products from not only high-quality, but also practical materials that last a long time and are easily cleaned of dirt.
• Check the quality of the mechanism while still in the store. The sofa should unfold without extraneous noise and squeaks. The mechanism cannot get stuck and jammed.
• Furniture design should match the style and colors of the overall ensemble.
• If additional functions are provided in the furniture structure (for example, a music center), then their serviceability should also be checked.
• Buy high quality branded furniture. Contact only good furniture showrooms with a brilliant reputation. Request quality certificates.

In the next video, you will learn how you can make a sofa bed in the kitchen with your own hands.