A modern kitchen should first of all be functional, but you should not forget about the attractiveness of this room either. However, what to do if you are not lucky enough to become the owner of a large kitchen space?

This is not a reason to be upset, because you can create an attractive, ergonomic and functional interior even in the smallest kitchen. To do this, there are several recommendations that will help you in the course of work.

small kitchen design

If we talk about large kitchens, then achieving functionality in this case seems not such a difficult task. But how to "squeeze" all the necessary items into a limited space?

Instructions for arranging the interior of a small kitchen relies on several aspects:

• Change of layout.
• Removal of all unnecessary elements from the interior. All space should be used as much as possible in order to provide your kitchen with proper functionality.
• Use of furniture items made to order. Nowadays, there are a large number of various workshops involved in the manufacture of kitchen furniture. Here you can order a set that is ideally suited to the dimensions of your room.
• Using folding furniture is also a sure move. At the moment, there are very interesting proposals for transforming kitchens: from book tables to designer folding sets, the price of which can reach sky-high heights.

So, if two or three people live in an apartment, then it is enough to expand just one wing of such a table. As soon as the meal is over, the wing folds in a few seconds, and the table becomes a narrow wall cabinet.

If you are expecting a small group of guests to arrive, you can be sure that everyone will be able to sit at this table.

• To visually expand the room, you can use mirrors, which is very fashionable today. Although the use of mirrors does not solve the problem of limited space, it creates comfort in the room, especially when it is crowded with various pieces of furniture.

A mirror installed by the window can make the room brighter.

Advice! In order to make the room seem larger and more lit, use light colors of wallpaper or wall paint.

• Small sofas for the kitchen with a berth are a great option, especially if your apartment also does not differ in special dimensions. In this case, the kitchen can become a part-time living room, because folding kitchen sofas can easily be transformed into a full-fledged sleeping place. When folded, they are absolutely indistinguishable from a small sofa that can fit two people.

Such pieces of furniture take up very little space. However, you should consider how exactly such a sofa will unfold, because when converted into a bed, it will take up much more space. Designers recommend using them together with folding tables, which, if necessary, can be removed to the corner of the room. An excellent choice in this case would be a book table.

• Light furniture in the kitchen is not a practical solution, but you can create the necessary comfort in this way.
• Small decorative elements should be abandoned. Small paintings, vases, figurines lead to visual clutter of the room. It is better to put them in the closet.
• Dark curtains made of coarse fabrics are also unacceptable here. Give preference to light and delicate curtains.
• The modern interior of a small kitchen suggests a light ceiling. Ceilings decorated in dark colors visually look lower and reduce the size of the room. A mirrored ceiling is also a great option (look and choose the right ones).

Changing the kitchen layout

If you decide to radically change the layout of the room, then you must first develop a design project or at least a plan for the future kitchen.

• In most cases, to expand the space, home craftsmen resort to the demolition of the interior partition. However, for this, it is imperative to consult with specialists in order to avoid the demolition of the load-bearing wall. And the dismantling procedure itself is hardly subject to self-fulfillment.
• If the layout allows, then you can achieve a significant expansion of the kitchen by combining it with a balcony. But for this it is necessary to produce high-quality glazing of the balcony.
• In the event that there is no balcony next to the kitchen, you can remove the door by connecting the room with the corridor through a small arched opening. Despite the fact that the door does not seem to take up much space, removing it, you will understand how much space is freed up for the layout of the room.

Advice! If you decide to get rid of the door to the kitchen, then be sure to install a powerful hood, otherwise the smell of cooking dishes will spread throughout the apartment.

Conclusion

A kitchen with a sofa is always more than just a kitchen, because it is a bit of a living room, a bedroom, and a dining room at the same time. Sometimes a sofa in the kitchen is a necessary measure, so that if necessary or every day it turns into an extra bed. In a combined kitchen or in a studio apartment, the sofa is located in the living area, often it is he who divides the space into zones. And sometimes it is put in order to rationally fill the space, make the kitchen cozier, more convenient and comfortable.

One way or another, but the interior of the kitchen with a sofa cannot be called standard. Yes, and the sofa itself is more difficult to choose than chairs, because you need to take into account such factors as: the ratio of its size to the area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe kitchen, capacity and dimensions in assembled / unfolded form, ease of transformation, availability of storage space, structural reliability, upholstery practicality and pleasant design.

What type of sofa is suitable for the kitchen?

Like a sleeping place

If you need a sofa as a main or extra bed, then you need to choose a convertible model. There are more than 10 varieties of sofa transformation mechanisms with a berth, let's take a look at some of them.

• "Dolphin" ("Kangaroo")- sofas with such a layout mechanism are perhaps the best option for a kitchen with a berth. It is "Dolphin" that is used in the designs of traditional kitchen corners. An extra bed is easily pulled out from under the seat of the long part of the sofa. This is the best option for any kitchen, especially a small one. The photo on the right shows a corner sofa for the kitchen, which converts into a single bed.

Tip: in the design of a high-quality and reliable "Dolphin" there should be closer springs.

• Folding sofa-book and its variations: "Eurobook", "Click-clack" ("Relax") and "Tick-tock"- if you need a bed that will be laid out daily, then opt for the "Eurobook" or "Click-clack" - they are the most reliable and easy to unfold, and also have convenient places to store things. But the standard "books" are suitable if the "bed" is exclusively a guest bed and will not be laid out daily.

Tip: the "Eurobook" retractable with the help of profiles, and not rollers, will last longer.

• Model "Accordion"- a good option, as they are very easy and quick to unfold, but require a lot of space in front of them.

• "French folding bed" and "Sedaflex"- such sofas often have beautiful elegant backs, since during the transformation they remain motionless, and the mattresses are laid out according to the principle of a folding bed. They are suitable for, as they take up very little space when assembled. Of these two types, Sedaflex is more suitable for regular use, but it also costs more. French folding beds will fit only for guest use.

• Roll-out sofas are perhaps the least suitable for kitchen conditions - you can’t store things in non-corner models, they are relatively difficult to unfold, and the mechanism is not the most reliable. In addition, when disassembled, they require a lot of space in front of them.

A kitchen with a berth can be equipped not only with a sofa bed, but also with a single couch, sofa or ottoman, on which you can sleep, relax and sit at the table.

Sofa instead of or in addition to chairs

If a kitchen with a sleeping place is not relevant for you and you only need a sofa as an alternative or addition to chairs, then you can choose the following types of furniture:

• A bench, a straight or corner sofa for the kitchen with storage boxes is the best option for small kitchens. A kitchen sofa can often be bought complete with a table and a couple of stools. You can read more about dining corners and see more photos in a separate article on this topic (the link will be below).

Tip: if you often plan to use voluminous drawers under the seat, then give preference to furniture with a lifting mechanism located on the side - so the dining table will not interfere with the opening.

• If you rely not on functionality, but on beautiful design, then a traditional corner sofa for the kitchen can be replaced by a bench, very similar to a garden bench. It does not have a storage section, but it fits organically into the interiors of kitchens in or rustic style.

• The bay window kitchen sofa is designed to be installed in an appropriate niche. As a rule, such furniture is made to order, so that it exactly matches the dimensions and shape of the existing niche. The photo below shows a kitchen interior with a 3 m long sofa in a bay window. You can read more about the design of a kitchen with a bay window.

• Banquettes and ottomans are the most beautiful and most often expensive type of sofa. The design of the kitchen with this type of sofa will be stylish and not "overloaded".

Materials and upholstery - what to look for in the store

The most practical and stylish material for the frame remains natural wood, more precisely, its denser and more durable varieties: beech and oak, as well as birch and pine as a budget alternative. Wood must be specially impregnated to protect against moisture. The most budget option is laminated chipboard, but keep in mind that chipboard sofas have a service life of only 5 years.

As for the upholstery, the most beautiful, practical, and therefore the most expensive solution will be genuine leather. It is easier to take care of than a fabric that absorbs dirt.

Leatherette is also distinguished by practicality and durability, as well as external showiness - but only on condition that you choose a truly high-quality material.

If the design of the kitchen with a sofa requires fabric upholstery, then you can pay attention to:

• cotton and polyester blend is a common upholstery option for modern sofas;

• wear-resistant furniture jacquard.

• having decided to put a fabric sofa in the kitchen, take care of the efficient operation of the hood so that the upholstery does not get greasy and is less saturated with odors;
• it is better when the kitchen sofa is equipped with removable covers. So you do not have to worry about the safety of the upholstery, because the covers are easily washed or replaced with new ones. In addition, the design of the kitchen with a sofa with removable covers can be easily changed according to your desire.

And it is also very important to choose the right filler, especially if a kitchen with a berth is arranged. It should be practical and hypoallergenic. Therefore, artificial materials are used for kitchen furniture fillers - for example, holofiber or polyurethane foam that perfectly restores shape. Foam rubber is rarely used in modern models - it is a budget material, the service life of which almost never exceeds 4 years.

Where is the best place to put the sofa?

You can choose the following kitchen design with a sofa:

• The sofa dining area opposite the kitchen set is a standard solution that is most appropriate in standard rectangular kitchens. In the photo below, an example of a kitchen design with a sofa with a parallel arrangement of furniture.

• A corner sofa in the kitchen of a small area or with a bay window is most often placed in the corner by the window.

Guests came to you, and the party dragged on well after midnight. Extra beds in such a situation are worth their weight in gold. Your friends will appreciate the opportunity to relax in a separate room. Even if it will be a simple sofa in the kitchen.

Folding sofa for kitchen: pros and cons

What are the advantages of having a pull-out sofa in a small kitchen space?

• You can always give your friends a good rest. They will have a separate room where you can sleep peacefully and recuperate.
• You live in a one-room apartment. And you have two teenage children of different sexes. The kitchen can serve as a bedroom for one of your family members.
• A close relative comes to visit you for the summer, and all the rooms are occupied. Put him in the kitchen, and he will prepare coffee for you every morning.
• Sometimes the sofa in the kitchen is the only place where you can retire and take a break from the hustle and bustle. If at the same time there is an opportunity to lie down, then there will be no trace of stress and depression.
• Do you like to post videos on You-Yube and stay up late at the laptop? A folding bed will give you the opportunity to do this in a comfortable environment. While the body is resting, the brain provides income from the network.

What you need to be prepared for: pitfalls

• When unfolding the sofa increases in size, and he needs more space. Therefore, it is necessary to provide in advance enough area around the sofa for its transformation.
• With daily use, not all mechanisms can withstand long-term operation. Still, there are hardy structures that are able to withstand long-term loads.

• In small sofas and couches, there is no storage box or, in order to get to it, you need to expand the mechanism. Therefore, it is not necessary to consider such furniture as a system for storing food and kitchen utensils.
• When it comes time to lay out the sofa, the question arises: where to put the table. He is either carried away from the room, or transformed: he leans back against the wall, falls below the level of the mattress and serves as a support for him. In spacious rooms, the table simply moves to the side.

Corner sofa bed

The corner of the kitchen is the perfect place for the dining area. A large number of seats, a cozy soft corner are solid advantages. Corner sofas can turn into full double beds. There would be enough space.

Recall that in order for two to be comfortable on one mattress, its dimensions should be approximately 120x200 cm. A single bed is content with dimensions of 70-90 cm by 180-200 cm.

When the additional width of the sofa is created due to the module hidden under the seat, then in the end, in the original version, the depth of the sofa should be at least 60 cm + back / back wall. For single models 45 cm.

At the same time, the hidden module is usually a few centimeters shorter than the seat, since it needs to enter the lower box. You can store something in a similar model only in the side compartment.

The result is a bed of irregular shape. However, with proper dimensions, it may well give shelter to a weary traveler.

An added bonus is that the storage box under the seat remains free and easily accessible. If necessary, the hostess can use it for its intended purpose.

Narrow sleeper sofa

What to do when the wide seat does not fit into the available dimensions of the room? In this case, the stock of mattress width falls on the back. It should be borne in mind that during the transformation in front of the sofa there should be enough space to spread out the mattress.

Roll-out systems can form only a single bed, consisting of two halves. Sleeping on this is not very comfortable. Especially when, over time, one of the pillows wears out more than the other. The same trouble haunts book sofas.

An even mattress can be obtained only due to the high back. She can easily compensate for a narrow seat and provide a sufficient width of the bed.

Small sleeper sofas

What if a two-meter sofa simply does not fit in a bay window or in a dining area? First of all, you need to determine in which direction the transformation is possible: in front of the sofa or on the sides.

The small length of the sofa dictates its conditions. The length of the mattress in this case is divided into three parts of 60 cm each. Two lengths are allocated for the seat and the pull-out module, one part for the back.

Super-compact models contain a folded bed with a thin mattress in a storage box. This is a good idea in case of an unexpected visit from guests. Minus - nothing can be put in the box under the seat except for the very folding bed.

There are models in which the back takes on two lengths. In this case, you need to understand that the depth of the sofa will be equal to the width of the seat + the thickness of the doubled back with a mattress. But unlike the "dolphin" and withdrawable modules, this option can be used every day for several years. As an added bonus, you will receive a flat, one-piece mattress. Yes, no springs.

If the space does not allow you to push the bed forward, it remains to spread it out on the sides of the sofa. In this case, rotary-sliding elements are used. The stock of length is in the side back (like an ottoman) or in the armrests. In this case, one or two elements can participate in the transformation. In this case, the principles of transforming eurobooks, roll-out models, as well as the good old click-clack can be used.

IKEA sofas

• Modular sofas. They consist of separate blocks-puffs or armchairs without armrests. Modules can be interchanged and folded into any design convenient for you. Vallentula series. Each module has a storage box.

• « Dolphin". Additional volume is achieved through a retractable section hidden under the seat. Vilansud series.

• Eurobook. The seat slides forward, and the backrest tilts into the vacant space. Himman.

• Accordion. PS series. The back is folded in half and contains 2/3 of the length of the bed. The mattress is solid and is not split into separate modules. The seat moves forward and tilts the back into the vacant seat.

• When choosing a model, consider the layout of the kitchen. Having looked at the model you like, take its dimensions. Make sure that she can take her place, and the transformation mechanism can work flawlessly without touching the surrounding objects.
• The more pillows and individual modules - the sooner you buy a new sofa. Why? Because the hidden elements and the back wear out much less than the seat. Over time, this makes itself felt. If possible, give preference to models of two elements or even with a solid mattress.
• In the simplest mechanism, there is nothing to break. The complexity of the design entails an increase in breakdowns. The simpler, the more reliable.
• For the kitchen, choose upholstery materials that are easy to clean.. Stains from sauces and grease do not paint the interior.
• Immediately look for a suitable blanket or cover. It can be easily washed in the washing machine. At the same time, he will take on the lion's share of all stains, puffs and other unforeseen situations. And the sofa will last much longer and retain its original appearance.
• Consider the general style of the room and its features.

At first glance, the kitchen and the bedroom are two incompatible things. But life is a multifaceted thing and poses such complex and incompatible tasks for people that one is amazed. The young family lives in a one-room apartment. While there were two of them, there was enough space for everyone. But a child appears, and it grows. There is no money for a new apartment, the country is in a fever of crises, and what to do? The kitchen remains. The bed in it will take up a lot of space, and will not add comfort. A small sofa can solve the problem. In the morning it is collected, and the room again turns into a kitchen and dining room. A small sofa in the kitchen with a berth is the best option in this situation.

The original corner sofa in the kitchen in a light dark tone

Bedroom for a child

When choosing, first measure the space that will allow it to unfold. Imagine where the sofa with a berth will stand, how much space it will take up when opened. For a child, you need to choose practical furniture that allows you to lay out yourself every day. It must have a mechanism that works effortlessly.

Birdhouse kitchen

The choice of furniture focuses primarily on the dimensions of the room. There are also Khrushchev’s kitchens in the housing stock of the former Soviet Union, where it’s not like a sofa, and there’s nowhere to turn around. For such a birdhouse, you can recommend a folding chair, or. When assembled, the furniture takes up little space, and does not interfere with the hostess doing homework.

An important note: you can’t hang cabinets above the bed, no matter how confident you are in their strength.

Original, semicircular sofa with cabinets and drawers

The kitchen is small, but of optimal dimensions

The most classic version of a sofa for a kitchen with a berth is a book. This is a versatile, practical model that takes up little space when unfolded. For the kitchen, you should choose compact models, with a seat and back width of 45-50 cm. When unfolded, it will move forward by 25-30 cm.

The second option, the most suitable for a small kitchenette, is a modular sofa. During the day, the sections stand in a corner, in the evening they are moved and installed in the form of a bed. The table moves to where one half of the corner previously stood. As a result, a modular bed does not require additional space to be freed up for itself. The sections are mounted on wheels, and a child from 7-8 years old can handle it on their own. Wheels can also be provided for the table to make it easier to move around the kitchen.

Guest bedroom in the kitchen

Usually the guest bedroom is the living room. But what to do when the living room is transformed into a bedroom for one of the family members, due to crowding? The kitchen remains. And so that unexpected guests do not take you by surprise, take care of a sleeping place for them in advance. Sofa-transformer will help to solve the problem. It will unfold infrequently, therefore, if the dimensions of the kitchen allow, it is advisable to purchase a sofa that transforms into a double bed. After all, guests rarely come alone.

Roll-out sofas

Roll-out sofas require enough free space. In a spacious kitchen with space, there are no problems. But in small kitchens, in order to make room for unfolding the sofa, the table must also be a transformer, and be removed.

Classic sofa in the kitchen with a berth

"Telesk op"

The roll-out sofa with a berth "Telescope" has the simplest device and a minimum of mechanisms. More precisely, there are almost no mechanisms in it. Only rollers and limiters that prevent the lower part from rolling off completely. The durability of this design depends on the quality of materials and proper assembly. Even a child can cope with this design, it is so easy to unfold.

It is important not to rush when rolling out, and not to allow distortions. The roll-out sofa mechanism does not tolerate violence. If something goes wrong, better try to figure out where and what catches, and fix the problem.

"Dolphin"

This transformer has a cute name. The transforming device "dolphin" is used both on linear sofas and on corner ones. When the front part of the sofa is pulled out, its lower part, hidden inside, is first pulled out, then special loops raise the bottom and set it flush with the seats. There is an association that the sleeping place floats out from under the bottom, like a dolphin.

The transforming sleeping block is made on a wooden framework, or on metal. The first is used as a guest option, the second - for daily use. in the kitchen it usually occupies one of the corners, and does not interfere. , provided by the device "dolphin", is especially convenient for small-sized kitchens.

Folding sofas

Small folding sofas, as well as roll-out sofas, move forward and, unfolding, form a double bed. Manufacturers have developed several different devices that allow you to put small sofas in the kitchen.

Sofa transformer - bunk with sleeping places

Folding sofa

Among transforming sofas, folding beds stand apart. Designers in this category of furniture combined a soft sofa and a metal folding bed, which once stood in almost every home, solving the problem of living space. The device of a folding bed, equipped with its own mattress, folds three times and hides in a spacious drawer of the sofa. Such furniture has a solid margin of safety and can be used daily. Therefore, if you need a small sofa in the kitchen with a bed that is supposed to be used every day, choose a folding bed. Compared to other models, the price is much higher, but the durability of the clamshell is worth it.

Among the variety of models there are double folding sofas with separate folding beds. Such a folding bed can be installed in the form of a corner, if one bed is left open. Then it will not have to be folded every day.

"Accordion"

kitchen sofas with a berth that open like an accordion are also convenient for the kitchen. The main part of the bed is hidden in the back, closed like a book. The folded design takes up little space, and is used even on corner models.

Small-sized in the kitchen is sometimes made without armrests, which saves space. It includes a box for bed linen.

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When the seat is pushed forward, the backrest drops and unfolds like accordion bellows. The sofa accordion is made with semi-soft or soft filling. It is better to use it as a bed in the kitchen for guests. The “weak link” of the accordion is in the connection of the backs. They are connected with ordinary hinges used in small doors, or with piano hinges, and the strength of the fastening depends on the density of the wood and the quality of the self-tapping screws.

Since the kitchen occupies a special place in ordinary apartments, not only for cooking and eating, but also for communicating with family and friends, our task is to make this room as comfortable and functional as possible. Moreover, most of our residents do not have huge areas, especially in the kitchen.

Therefore, furniture is needed such that it saves our space. For example, if you organize an extra bed in the kitchen, the owners will add not only convenience, but also comfort.




KITCHEN CORNER WITH A BED - JUST A FIND
When equipping a kitchen, especially a small one, it is most relevant to use literally every centimeter of the available area with benefit and maximum convenience. For many families, a kitchen corner with a berth, which is an original design solution and serves for multifunctional kitchens, is a great help in organizing space in the kitchen.

This option is especially relevant for one-room apartments, in which an extra bed cannot be arranged anywhere else, except in the kitchen. It will not be superfluous in both 2 and 3-room apartments. Among other things, a soft modern kitchen corner looks very stylish and is able to turn an ordinary kitchen into a wonderful comfortable dining room or just a relaxation area.




FUNCTIONS THAT THE KITCHEN CORNER CARRIES
In general, usually corners for a kitchen with a berth are themselves universal. However, before you make a purchase, you should still decide what functions we need most.
The fact is that there are corners for the kitchen of simpler models, they take up much less space, and are also economical in terms of money. There are also chic kitchen corners with a berth, allowing you to use the kitchen as an extra room. They are now gaining more and more popularity due to their ergonomics and versatility. Well, one cannot but recognize the fact that it is this option that is practically the only and optimal one, which allows you to best combine kitchen furniture with a sleeping place. This is a universal solution that serves as a dining area during the day and as a bed at night, especially since when folded, the corner takes up a minimum of space, and its design is so simple that even a child can handle it. The most important thing is to choose the right turn and size.
HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT KITCHEN CORNER
When choosing a kitchen corner, it is very important to take into account the dimensions of the room as accurately as possible, because. furniture should fit perfectly into them, i.e. kitchen groups should be both comfortable and compact, because. modern apartments most often do not have large dimensions, however, like apartments in old houses.
The most compact is the corner furniture, which includes a sofa corner section, as well as a table with chairs or stools. There are also very simple small corner sofas for the kitchen, differing from the sofas for the living room only in small sizes. In addition, there are folding kitchen sofas, which are the best solution for small kitchens.





Also, if you want to save space, you should decide on the number of people for whom this furniture should be designed. From here, the size of the required kitchenette will be determined. At the same time, sofas should not interfere with work in the kitchen.
In addition, it is very important to carefully consider the zones and their locations. For example, the sink should not be too noticeable, and from the bed it would be nice if the door was visible - in this case it would be psychologically more comfortable.

It would also be a good idea to choose kitchen corner sofas complete with other items, such as a table, chairs and ottomans, so that the overall interior design is unified, harmonious and stylish.


The material from which such kitchen corners are usually made is natural or artificial leather. But flock can also be used, which is also not afraid of steam, moisture, or various kitchen odors. Modern technologies represent a sufficiently high-quality and wear-resistant material for upholstery of upholstered furniture. By the way, artificial leather is very popular today, the quality of which, one might say, is no worse than natural. In addition, there is a wide range of colors and textures to choose from.


As for which color to choose, it is not difficult to do even for already installed furniture. If there is little sunlight in the kitchen, then yellow, beige, orange, in a word, sunny shades will be ideal, which will make the room lighter, more spacious and comfortable. The most common color for kitchen corners is brown with all its existing shades. Such a choice is also determined by the fact that most often the furniture in the kitchen is purchased with the texture of wood.


If desired, you can add contrast to the interior, as well as focus on new furniture, if you choose a shade that is different from the general color scheme. For example, such combinations are often used: green and orange, white and blue, red and black or white - all this contributes to the creation of an unusual and sophisticated interior in the kitchen.



Well, the red color of furniture in combination with wooden or metal elements is considered trendy - this solution contributes to the creation of a creative design.
KITCHEN SOFAS
At the moment, there is a wide range of kitchen sofas on sale, which are in demand, both among owners of small apartments and owners of large spacious dwellings. By purchasing a separate kitchen sofa, you will get:
aesthetic appearance;
compactness;
a wide variety of forms - couches, corner sofas, classic ones with armrests and backs, and many others;
durability and ease of use - thanks to modern materials that repel dirt and liquid;
in some cases, the presence of transformation models.






ADVANTAGES OF KITCHEN CORNERS
Kitchen corners have a number of advantages over chairs and stools:
they are much more comfortable to sit on;
they take up much less space (space is saved due to the fact that the corner is placed in a corner or against a wall);
they accommodate many more people;
multifunctionality (unlike chairs and stools, corners are a place to store things, sit, and also sleep).
The kitchen with a berth serves, first of all, to make the apartment more multifunctional, more practical, and, of course, more comfortable and stylish.