Features of sofa beds for the kitchen
If you really like to receive guests, but there are few places to sleep in your small apartment, then the best option in this case would be a sofa bed in the kitchen. It is very comfortable in the dining area, does not take up much space, and, if desired, turns into a full-fledged sleeping place.
Varieties
The form is distinguished:
- straight;
- angular;
- bay window.
The straight line is suitable for small kitchens as it is compact. It is convenient to place it at the dining table so that the functional elements will not take up much space and interfere with the hostess.
There will be chairs across the table from the sofa to create a chic seating area.
Angular sofas are very comfortable for a spacious kitchen. They create a cozy and particularly warm setting for the dining area. They are quite large: length - 230–280 cm, width - 150–180 cm. The transforming corner allows you to accommodate many guests, and when unfolded, you get a spacious place, which is in no way inferior in characteristics to a bed.
In order to understand what a bay window sofa is, let's characterize the word "bay window". This is a semicircular niche in the space of the room. Such a space is convenient to use as a dining area. For him, sofas were specially designed with the appropriate configuration.
You can also put a folding chair in the kitchen. It is not necessary to put it on the dining table - it is better to use it as an interior detail.
And if necessary, you will have an additional place to sleep. The chair does not take up much space, so it will be a good solution for a small kitchen space. Also sofas can be monolithic or modular. Modular ones are very convenient in that you can independently shape the sofa that you need.
By the method of unfolding, there are:
- Dolphin;
- sofa-book;
- French clamshell.
The dolphin is considered the most versatile folding mechanism. This method is practical, durable, easy to use. When laid out in the dolphin way, an even sleeping bed is obtained, on which it is very pleasant to sleep.
The fold-out sofa is also very convenient to use. Its distinguishing feature is the presence of a storage niche under the seat, which is absent in the previous case. The disadvantage is that the cushions need to be removed before disassembling the sofa. But the sleeping place turns out to be as large as that of the dolphin mechanism.
The French clamshell is not the best choice. It has a short service life, is not suitable for frequent unfolding, and it is also impossible to achieve a perfectly flat surface of the sleeping bed.
Think carefully before choosing this layout.
Upholstery material
The kitchen sofa should have a moisture-resistant coating that can be easily cleaned with a damp cloth. Therefore, before making a purchase, make sure that the upholstery of the sofa matches. It is best to choose a cover made of leather or eco-leather.
The leather sofa is durable in use, it is convenient to clean it from dirt, even a greasy stain can be easily removed with soapy water. Remember that leather has a low thermal conductivity, so in hot weather it will be hot on such a seat, and in cold weather it will chill. Eco-leather is devoid of these shortcomings. It retains heat well and has slight moisture absorption properties, but it is not as durable as natural materials. With prolonged use, it cracks and wipes off.
Textile materials are poorly suited for the upholstery of a sofa in the kitchen, as they absorb all odors well and are poorly cleaned of dirt. If you do decide to choose such a sofa cover, make sure that you are offered modern materials: they are easier to clean. But choosing velor and velvet is not worth it, as they quickly and well absorb all pollutants.
Also, make sure you have a good range hood in your kitchen. This will reduce the amount of odors in the kitchen, which will extend the life of any upholstered furniture.
Filler
In modern production they use:
- foam rubber;
- holofiber;
- polyurethane foam.
Foam rubber is the first filler to be used in furniture production. It is relatively inexpensive, but has disadvantages due to its low wear resistance. When buying a sofa filled with foam rubber, be prepared for the fact that soon it will sell out and change its appearance.
Holofiber and polyurethane foam are modern materials. They are highly resistant to wear, fire resistant and safe to use.
Also, these materials are used for the production of orthopedic mattresses, so it will be comfortable to sleep on them.
Conclusion
The sofa bed for the kitchen is an excellent design solution that solves several problems at once: it is a comfortable seat at the dining table and an extra bed for guests. It is suitable for both small kitchens and large rooms. If you choose the upholstery material and filler correctly, then it will serve you for more than a dozen years!
How to choose a sofa bed is described in the next video.
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