Kitchen corner with a berth

The kitchen is one of the dirtiest rooms in the house. Vapors, smells, splashes of fat arising in the process of cooking are absorbed into absolutely all objects, surfaces and furniture.

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Upholstery material should:

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easy to clean
do not absorb moisture and odors,
have a smooth, dense surface (removing dirt from a porous coating with a pronounced relief is much more difficult),
be resistant to household chemicals.

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Leather and eco leather

Ideal for the kitchen is leather and its analogues. Genuine leather as an upholstery is used extremely rarely, due to its high cost. It is much more often used eco-leather or simply dermatin.

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This material has several varieties that differ in price and quality. Accordingly, its service life is directly proportional to the cost.

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Pluses of leather variations:

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relatively low cost (if we are not talking about genuine leather),
simplicity in leaving.

Skin cons:

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not too wide color palette (suppliers offer only plain colors),
such furniture has a massive look, "weighting" the interior. If in a full living room a leather sofa corner adds solidity, then in a kitchen (especially compact) it will create a clutter effect, regardless of whether it is classic or modern.

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Leather in the interior

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The second most popular upholstery material for kitchen furniture is flock. It is in the middle price category, but has several advantages:

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increased strength
resistance to high temperatures,
ease of care
wide palette
high water repellent properties.

Against the background of a large number of advantages, there are only two significant flaws in the flock: increased electrification (because of this, garbage and pet hair stick to it) and instability to alcohol-containing liquids and cleaning products.

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The remaining types of furniture fabrics are used for upholstery of kitchen corners much less often due to the presence of significant disadvantages that affect the durability of operation.

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An important point: in the presence of pets it is better to choose a flock. Although the wool sticks to it, it can be cleaned, it will be much more difficult to remove traces of claws on the leatherette or to tighten on the chenille.

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Features and Benefits

In order for a person to feel as comfortable as possible on the couch, the width of the seat for one person should not be less than 60 centimeters. So, a double sofa should consist of two separate parts approximately 130 cm wide. In this case, a family of four can sit at a standard table. Well, if you make some room for yourself, then your guests will fit on such a sofa.

If we talk about a berth, in order for an adult to be comfortable on it, its width should be at least 70 cm, and its length should be 170.

A kitchen sofa with a berth is a non-standard solution. It has a number of advantages. One of the most important is the ability to accommodate several people in a small apartment. If you do not have enough beds, then someone will be able to sleep peacefully in the kitchen. Having an extra bed will save you even if you like to receive guests. Buying a sofa with a berth is much cheaper than equipping a balcony for these purposes.

The sofa with a berth differs in compact dimensions. So, it can be installed even in a small kitchen. A soft transforming corner perfectly complements both a small room in Khrushchev and the studio.

This design is very convenient. A sofa with a berth is made with a small back and rather large armrests. Often the sofa back is replaced by compact removable pillows. They are installed directly on the base of the sofa - that is, on a leather or fabric frame. Also in this type of sofa there may be no armrests. But the best option is when they are removable.

An additional plus is that sofas for the kitchen are not installed directly on the floor, but on special legs. So, you can safely wash the floor under the sofa, and dust will not accumulate in this inaccessible zone.

Corner sofas with a berth can be divided into several main types. A soft folding sofa can be laid out in different ways.

Dolphin

Most often in construction stores there are folding sofas with a dolphin mechanism. Such a berth consists of two main parts. The first of them is the main seat, on which both you and the guests can sit at any time of the day. The second is a retractable seat, which, if necessary, either leaves or hides back. This sofa is designed to be as comfortable as possible.

In order to lay out such a sofa, just pull the bottom of it and pull it up slightly. This type of transformer is perfect for use in everyday life. In corner sofas, such a system is best implemented.

The advantages of such a folding system include the ease of folding the structure. Even when unfolded, such a sofa does not take up too much space. This type of corner sofa is also complemented by a fairly spacious drawer in which you can store linen and all your belongings. This is very good for a small apartment. An additional bonus of such furniture is that such a sliding sofa is easily repaired.

French clamshell

This is another popular option for a kitchen with small options. But buying such furniture is recommended only to those who plan to use it for sleep very rarely.

When such a mini-sofa is complicated, it does not attract much attention. It consists of three separate soft sections hidden in a frame. They overlap each other, so when viewed from the side, no one will guess that a full sleeping place is hidden in your sofa. To lay out the sofa, just pull on its upper section. Thus, your sofa is easy to straighten out, forming a soft and comfortable bed.

The main advantage of such a sofa is its compactness. When folded, such a sofa practically does not take up space. But he has more shortcomings than the previous version. Due to the fact that it consists of three separate blocks, the surface of your berth is unlikely to be flat.

When laying out the transformer with a berth in the cross, you will have to face the need to constantly remove the pillows or removable armrests.

Also, such a system is often used not in corner sofas, but in classic rectangular designs.

Bay windows

A narrow bay window chair bed is also perfect as a sleeping place in the kitchen. The bay window is called a special depression. Most often, semicircular. Such a soft sofa is perfect for a small kitchen.

Materials

Different materials are used to create sofas with a good berth. First of all, skin and its substitute.

Most often, the corners that are installed in the kitchen are covered with high-quality eco-leather. This material consists of a dense cotton fabric coated on top with a special film. It is leatherette that is considered one of the best options for decorating a kitchen sofa.

Faux leather stretches well and fits the entire surface of the sofa. It does not absorb moisture, but rather passes it through itself. This means that you will not have problems cleaning the surface from accidental contaminants that occur during cooking or eating.

The next most common option is flock.. It is quite soft. But it also lasts longer than a cheap skin substitute. An additional plus is the ability to apply exquisite patterns to the flock. Therefore, most often, such sofas are chosen by those who want to make a little variety in the design of their kitchen.

Very popular and such material as chenille. This is another option that stands out with its original patterns and a combination of different colors. Chenille sofa looks expensive and stylish.

Design experts recommend choosing sofas for kitchens that are resistant to all kinds of damage. Exotic and expensive materials are best left for living rooms and bedrooms.

Color schemes

Corners with sleeping places are presented in a wide variety. You can find plain sofas and covered with patterns, choosing the right option for any interior. It will not be difficult to find furniture with a berth even for a kitchen that is already fully decorated.

Now sofas, organically fitting in color to the shade of the walls, and contrasting accents are equally popular. A universal option - classic sofas in pastel or dark monophonic shades.

But if you lack creativity and bright accents - choose furniture in bright colors. Such catchy tones fit perfectly into the interior in a high-tech style, especially in combination with metal details.

How to choose

You need to choose a sofa for the kitchen very carefully. When ordering it, pay attention to the parameters of the furniture. The depth of the sofa with an additional place for a good sleep can vary from 50 to 70 cm. Width - depending on how many people spend time at the table. And the length is from a meter to two.

Of course, you can choose another option, ordering furniture according to your parameters. But it will cost a lot more. Therefore, if the budget does not allow, then it is better to choose a simple compact option from those that are already presented in the assortment.

The price of furniture should be discussed separately. A corner sofa with a berth is something that both the owner of a small apartment and a resident of a cozy studio can afford. Simple options with textile will cost you in the amount of fifteen thousand rubles. Kitchen corners made of eco-leather are more expensive. The price of such furniture is several thousand higher. The standard cost of such sofas is twenty-twenty-five thousand.

Well, the most expensive option is genuine leather furniture. In addition to the material used for upholstery, the final cost of a sofa with a berth is also affected by what the frame is made of. The cheapest options are chipboard and plywood. Wooden and metal frames are significantly more expensive.

Before buying a sofa in the kitchen, decide on the parameters of your premises so that in the end it fits in the space allotted for it. It is also important that after its installation in the room there is enough free space for cooking and movements that cannot be avoided during the cooking process. It is also necessary to plan in advance where you will put the chairs after you lay out your brand new transformer.

As for the table, it should also be functional. A classic oval or rectangular table will not work here, pick up an option with a countertop that easily reclines or retracts. It is much more functional.

For the kitchen, it is important that the selected upholstery is easily washed and cleaned. Especially if the house has small children. It is also advisable to choose models that are devoid of additional details - bulky armrests or pillows.

Features

A standard kitchenette can accommodate from 3 to 5 people, but there are options for large areas, designed for more people. For decor use upholstery of various textures, pillows and other decorative elements., so the sofa for the kitchen can be called not only functional, but also a beautiful piece of furniture.

Manufacturers make kitchen corners not only from different materials, models differ from each other also in design.

As a rule, the corners are equipped with drawers for storing dishes and other household items, they can not only open, but also move forward, like a chest of drawers. Manufacturers make both plain sofas and covered with patterns, which allows you to choose the most suitable option for any interior.

As for the colors, sofas repeating the color scheme of the kitchen, as well as contrasting ones, are equally popular. The most universal option can be called classic models of practical dark or eye-pleasing pastel shades. But those who like a creative approach in everything should pay attention to the corners of bright colors.

Advantages and disadvantages

In order not to be mistaken with the choice of such a piece of furniture as a kitchen corner, you need to weigh all the pros and cons.

Merits.

With the advent of a kitchen sofa with a berth, your kitchen will become more comfortable and comfortable, since eating while sitting on a soft surface is much more pleasant than on a hard chair.
If guests come to you and stay up late, you can always arrange them for the night.
Such corners provide for the storage of kitchen utensils, products and other things that are often used in the kitchen: detergents, sponges, garbage bags, etc.
If you hang a TV opposite the sofa, then the kitchen will turn into a cozy living room. This is a particularly good option for a studio apartment.

Disadvantages.

Beautiful, but easily soiled upholstery will quickly lose its appearance. In the kitchen, cooking is constantly taking place, as a result of which the furniture is constantly dirty. Upholstery should be easy to wash and not deteriorate from exposure to moisture and high temperatures, and leatherette can suffer from the claws of pets.
If the kitchen room is already small, then a corner with a berth can further reduce free space.
With all the variety of design, these corners are somewhat monotonous, that is, they have an L-shaped shape. If you need something really unique, you will have to make furniture to order.

Sleeper sofas are usually equipped with a folding mechanism, which differs in principle of action. The most popular of them can be called species such as "dolphin" and "French clamshell."

The choice of the folding system depends on how often you intend to use the corner in its expanded form.

Tree

Corners made of wood fit perfectly into the decor of private houses, cottages. Such products can last a very long time, especially if they are made in good faith. At the same time, wooden furniture does not have to look simple at all - it can be decorated with handmade carvings, it is painted in various colors or varnished to emphasize and preserve the beauty of natural material. For the manufacture of corners, a breed such as pine is often used. To furniture took exactly as much space as you would like to give her, you can order a wooden frame by individual standards.

In addition to such a kitchen transforming sofa, you can buy curtains with a floral print, plain walls and cute discreet decorative elements are harmoniously combined with it.

It will be appropriate to look in the interiors of Provence, country and classic.

MDF and chipboard

These materials are a less expensive analogue of wood, but it is believed that they are not so durable. These materials are very popular, as products from them have affordable prices and meet the basic requirements for kitchen furniture.

True, if low-quality materials were taken as the basis of furniture and moisture still penetrates the plates, then under its influence, as well as due to temperature changes, they can begin to swell.

Plastic and other modern materials

Modern furniture design is reflected in the models of corners for the kitchen. Increasingly, you can see on sale furniture in the styles of minimalism and high-tech. It is characterized by the use of materials such as plastic, metal, glass. Plastic is a durable, inexpensive and easy-to-care material, usually it involves concise forms, but it is not used very often in the production of this furniture.

And if such a corner has a glass tabletop, legs and handrails made of metal and leather upholstery, then it will look especially stylish and relevant.

Upholstery materials for kitchen corners must meet all the requirements of the kitchen: heat and moisture resistance, practicality, durability. Usually flock, eco leather and genuine leather are used for upholstery. The best option in terms of price and quality ratio is eco-leather, which is a film with a cotton coating. She stretches well, fitting furniture and is easy to clean, and indeed a leather sofa always looks more respectable than the version with textile upholstery.

Flock is a soft, beautiful material that is able to maintain its aesthetic appearance and properties for many years. Patterns can be applied to it, which gives a wide field for designers' creativity.

Another popular material used for upholstery in kitchen corners is chenille. It allows you to get beautiful products that look quite expensive.

Dimensions

You need to choose a corner with a berth for the kitchen based on the minimum norm of 60 cm per person - the same as the place at the dining table. Thus, a small sofa for two should be 120 cm wide. If we talk about a place to sleep, then its width should not be less than 70 cm, and its length should be 170 cm.

When shopping for a kitchen corner, take all necessary measurements and make a choice based on these numbers. In the absence of a model suitable for you in size, you can always purchase it to order. This is not only about very small sofas, but also too large.

Furniture for the size of the room allows you to maximize the use of its capabilities, and the kitchenette is no exception to this rule.

Design options

The most common colors used in the manufacture of kitchen furniture with a transformer function are brown, beige, black and all their shades. Along with the timeless classics, you can always meet fashionable models that meet modern trends in furniture design. Today, corners are becoming more and more popular, the back of which is quite high, and a peculiar shelf is installed on its top, on which you can put jewelry. If the back of such a corner repeats the coloring of the walls, then you will get the most fashionable interior.

Unusual decor allows you to make your kitchen furniture unique and turn it into a small work of design art. So, a leather yellow-brown corner will successfully complement the golden edging. If the kitchen has a lot of colors, then you can add decorative elements of green color. The design of this product with buttons and other metal elements will allow us to modernize its appearance and bring it closer to modern directions.

There are unusual models of corners that immediately catch the eye on the general background - they combine in one copy various textures and shades. Such a corner will revive any interior and make it more dynamic, original.

A popular way to decorate a kitchen corner with a berth is to add pillows. They can repeat the color of the upholstery of the sofa, its frame or contrast with them. Make them yourself is not difficult.

Among current ideas today, one can note large stitches on the skin, an English cage, a strip, prints in a folk style, monochrome and decoupage.

Manufacturers rating

In Russia, there are many enterprises engaged in the production of kitchen corners with a berth, from small to popular throughout the country. Choosing such an important element of the interior as a kitchen corner with a sofa, you can meet a lot of options from furniture manufacturers. A wide range makes it difficult to choose, but still in most cases this is a pretty pleasant experience.

The price of a kitchen corner with a berth is determined by the manufacturer, the material and the transformation mechanism. Custom-made furniture is sometimes cheaper than products from a well-known brand.

Vital

This company is located in Rybinsk. One of the most famous lines of the company "Alenka", which is distinguished by its concise design and reliability. The corners of the Vital factory can be suitable even for small-sized kitchens and save space.

Borovichi Furniture

Its kitchen products are favorably distinguished by a stylish design and good quality. There are in the assortment of the factory both budget options of economy class and expensive, luxurious sofas.

Due to the ability to buy custom furniture, the buyer can independently choose the size and upholstery of the furniture.

"Furniture Capital"

The company is located near the city of Lipetsk. She has been known in the Russian market for over 15 years and has earned a good reputation. Corners for the kitchen have become one of the main directions in its production. Her products “Elena” and “Smak” are the most famous among the produced models.

"Dolores"

This popular furniture manufacturer is located in Tatarstan. It offers a wide range of kitchen sofas for small rooms. Smooth shapes and bright colors allow you to choose a model for every taste.

Krasnoyarsk manufacturer is known for its variety of products. In the catalogs of the company you can find small-sized corners, medium-sized models, and luxury products.

Now let's talk about the most popular models of kitchen corners, which have gained popularity among Russian buyers. They are found in the lines of different manufacturers, so the average price of products is indicated in this selection.

Austin (21,000 rubles). It is made of chipboard, equipped with a lateral sliding section, which allows you to fit more people. The storage room is spacious. Products are upholstered in eco-leather, armrests contain elements of chipboard, which prevents the loss of their shape. The length of the angle is slightly more than 2 meters, the berth has dimensions of 875 × 1690 cm.

Domino (16,000 rubles). Easily converted to a comfortable sleeping place for two. Storage boxes are large, the total length of the corner is 1.9 m. In its production, chipboard, fabric, artificial leather are used. The design of this model is simple and does not involve armrests, and its angles are quite sharp.

It has earned popularity due to its compact size, low price, but it is not very convenient to lay it out every day.

Tokyo (22,000 rubles). The model allows you to comfortably accommodate four people. Each department of the structure has a box, the length of the product is 1.9 m. Such corners are made of chipboard, solid birch, artificial leather. The sliding mechanism "eurobook" is easy to lay out. When turning, a half-sleeping place is obtained.

"Study" (16 500 rubles). Combines with different styles of decor. The length of the angle is 2.05 m, made of chipboard, solid wood and fabric. The sizes of the finished products are diverse, which allows you to choose the optimal design for your kitchen. There are simplified models without lockers or corner sections. The soft parts of the corner can be filled with both polyurethane foam and synthetic fluff.

Lego (19,000 rubles). It effortlessly unfolds in a double sofa, there are two storage compartments - large and smaller. It can be upholstered with both leatherette and fabric, the angle length is 1.9 m.

Its price may be slightly higher than some models, but it has earned a good reputation among buyers.

"Comfort" (20 500 rubles). Thanks to the laconic design, it will suit modern styles, including the loft style. The sofa has a dolphin-like mechanism. It is made of eco-leather on the basis of chipboard, equipped with two capacious sections for things.

"Lagoon 2" (16 500 rubles). It goes well with different styles of interior. The length of the angle is only 1.8 m, which is very convenient for small kitchens. For the production of the model used chipboard, solid wood, plywood, leatherette, fabric.

Quadro (20,600 rubles). A reliable corner 2.1 meters long. Assumes various materials - MDF, chipboard, plywood, eco-leather, textiles. The type of angle is universal. It is made in a restrained range of shades, and its design is simple and discreet. There are inserts of light fabric, but judging by the reviews, it is unpretentious in care.

What to look for when choosing?

When buying a corner, check with the store what its dimensions are, not only assembled, but also unassembled. Examine the quality of the external finish: are all seams on the upholstery well-made, are there any gaps, or pieces of thread stick out. Upholstery should reliably fit the frame without "bubbles".

Typically, the design of such corners with a berth is modular, so the short part of the letter “G” can be located on either side. However, not all furniture manufacturers produce such universal products. In small kitchens, models are usually taken without armrests and pillows in order to make maximum use of the space of the room and not clutter it. When buying an expensive product, ask the store for a certificate of production where the materials for its manufacture are registered.

If you doubt that you can assemble a corner with a berth yourself, use the services of a collector at the store or any other master.

The corner sofa with a berth does not lose its relevance and is still often purchased in the kitchen. This group significantly saves space, fills in any corners and allows you to use the precious square centimeters of the room to the maximum, because it includes several functions at once: a dining area, a berth and a place for storage.