Narrow sofas for the kitchen: types and tips for choosing

Stylish, multifunctional and practical kitchen sofa provides home coziness and comfort. For a small room, you need to choose a convenient model, take into account the length and width of the furniture, colors and design, inquire about the material from which the product is made. A narrow kitchen sofa would be an excellent choice in this situation.

Most consumers prefer this kind of furniture. It doesn't need a lot of space. It is very comfortable to sit on it at the table. A straight design is better than even the narrowest corner sofa. The choice of a linear model is facilitated by the following advantages:

• several people can comfortably sit on the sofa at once;
• the presence of a straight soft backrest creates comfort for those sitting;
• people sitting on the couch do not interfere with those moving around the kitchen;
• often the product has a built-in slide-out bed or a spacious drawer for kitchen utensils;
• a huge selection of sofa colors allows consumers to purchase a model suitable for their interior;
• the sofa easily moves around the kitchen and can be positioned anywhere.

There are also some disadvantages:

• straight sofas most often occupy almost the entire wall of the kitchen, so it is not always possible to place an additional item next to them, for example, a water cooler;
• ready-made corner narrow sofas for the kitchen are sold complete with a table and stools, and the linear design does not imply a table and chairs, and therefore its design can be very different from other items;
• it is not always easy to place a sofa in a small room.

Narrow models differ from each other in size, additional elements and upholstery. The difference may be in the design of the product:

• non-separable straight sofa takes up a minimum of space;
• folding model assumes daytime use of a sofa for sitting at a table and a sliding berth at night;
• mini sofa - a great option for a compact room.

Often consumers choose a narrow sofa with a sleeping place. The mechanism of the traditional “book” provides residents with a large sleeping space. The most common folding mechanism for kitchen furniture is the "dolphin", which is a pull-out of a bed, similar to a drawer.

If there is not enough quadrature of the kitchen to accommodate a multifunctional product in it, then the way out is to purchase a narrow linear or corner sofa without a berth.

On a miniature area, straight products with a corner structure look good, smoothing the corner, and also ennobling the kitchen design. There are good corner soft models that can be transformed into a comfortable double bed. When transforming a bench for sitting into a sleeping place, a problem often arises: where to put the table. In a spacious room, he is pushed aside, in a cramped room, he is taken out into the room.

In case it is impossible to move the sofa forward, there are excellent models with a side back, which, with the help of special sliding elements, allow you to lengthen the structure and make it suitable for lying.

The frame of kitchen sofas is made of wood, metal, stainless steel. Aluminum alloys are rarely used. Mixed materials are often used. Careful processing of the frame prevents cracking of the product. Spring blocks made of metal connections are characterized by increased strength.

The wood-framed sofas are easy to move and install. Oak, pine, beech, birch are the most durable and environmentally friendly types of wood, most often used for the manufacture of kitchen sofas. A special varnish coating protects the product from negative external influences.

Chipboard furniture is less durable. It tends to crumble, break when overloaded. The tiles from which the sofa is made contain a resin that is harmful to health.

The metal frame is very convenient for a folding structure. To avoid squeaking and rusting, the part should be periodically lubricated with machine oil and wiped with a soft cloth.

Most often used for upholstering kitchen sofas durable and non-marking fabric... If there are animals and small children in the apartment, it is recommended to use furniture covers.

The most durable and easy to care for is genuine leather.... The material is resistant to physical damage. The downside is the small choice of colors and the high price of the product.

Narrow sofas upholstered in faux leather look beautiful. But they quickly lose their appearance due to instability in front of any temperature changes. The disadvantage is their susceptibility to rapid ignition.

Durable flock will not fade, but tends to absorb dirt and odors. A large selection of colors, easy care of the product and an affordable price attracts buyers.

Jacquard resistant to ultraviolet rays, wear and tear, looks nice, but it cannot be cleaned with liquid solutions.

Velours has a beautiful velvety surface, but wears out quickly. It is difficult to maintain it, as it is difficult to remove stains from the surface.

The increased humidity in the room contributes to the formation of fungus. To prevent it it is recommended to choose furniture with synthetic filling... It is best to purchase a model with a padding material holofiber or polyurethane foam. These materials are environmentally friendly, fire resistant, durable and safe for human health. Elastic and airy, they can easily withstand any load.

The most budgetary padding material is foam rubber... It does not last so long and is not designed to fill a berth. You should not count on the reliability of foam rubber. It is best to give preference to a kitchen sofa with a more durable filler.

Narrow sofas are small in size. Their depth varies from 0.4 to 0.6 m, the width of the entire model is from 0.7 (assembled) to 0.9 (with an extended berth), length is from 0.8 m to 2.5 m, height - from 0.45 to 0.5 m.

A beautiful model can be selected even for a very small kitchen. It's important to think carefully about the design:

• classic style the interior assumes the presence of a straight or corner sofa with a reflection in it of the general color palette of the room;

• modern style it is combined with compact products, the lining of which is decorated and harmoniously fits into the interior of the kitchen;

• Scandinavian style characterized by a minimalistic design and naturalness: a beautiful narrow sofa is functional and comfortable;

• loft style kitchen design sometimes it involves the presence of a sofa, designed more for relaxation.

When choosing a model for a compact room, the dimensions of the product must be taken into account. You need to choose comfortable furniture. Narrow straight sofas are great for a small kitchen. The design and colors must be in harmony with the color palette of the kitchen set. Monolithic models should be preferred.

It is necessary to take care of the correct placement of furniture in advance. Usually the sofa is placed along the wall under the window. It should not interfere with the movement of people around the kitchen. The good arrangement of the furniture creates additional space. The optimal solution is a backrest that does not create a gap, which is bolted to the wall. Options without armrests and cushions provide additional seating.

For a one-room apartment it is recommended to choose a model with a berth... A sofa with armrests contributes to the creation of coziness and convenience. Drawers located under the sofa seat provide additional storage for occupants.

• Two-tone models look beautiful. The combination of white with black, green, blue, light blue or red tones gives the furniture a special piquancy. Combinations of orange and green coloring, gray and purple colors are interesting.

• Retro sofas look elegant. The '60s style kitchen couches lend a distinctive antique feel.

• Original modern models of irregular or geometric shapes fit perfectly into the interior, created in the style of futurism and constructivism. Such products are suitable for fashionable high-tech environments, which are characterized by the use of metal, glass and other modern composite materials.

• Noteworthy is a very compact narrow sofa with a built-in folding bed, which is equipped with a comfortable thin mattress.

See the following video for making a corner sofa for the kitchen with your own hands.