Folding sofas in the kitchen: types and tips for choosing

Kitchen sofas are in demand as they can be used for a variety of purposes. When folded, it allows you to create a comfortable environment while eating, and when unfolded, it provides a place to sleep.

A folding sofa for the kitchen is the best choice for both compact and large rooms. They are quite popular. Such furniture usually includes spacious drawers for storing various items, such as vegetables or cereals. Simply lift the lid to reach the storage location. A sofa with a folding mechanism allows you to get an extra bed. It will solve the following situations:

• if there are children of different sexes in the family, in the process of growing up it becomes necessary for everyone to sleep in a separate room;
• if a guest arrives for a few days;
• if a young family is saving up money for their housing, then they will temporarily be able to stay for the night while in the kitchen;
• if the guests stayed up late, then it can be used as a shelter;
• if you want to retire for a while.

Of course, a kitchen sofa bed with a sleeping place cannot be called a full-fledged place to relax. Usually, over time, the folding mechanism begins to creak, the pillows are quite soft, and its dimensions are insignificant. This option should be considered as a temporary place to sleep.

A corner sofa is usually located in one of the free corners, while at night it can be expanded to create a sleeping place, and in the daytime there is usually a table next to it to provide a comfortable dining area.

When choosing the color of the folding sofa, it is worth starting from the interior of the kitchen. Consider the color of walls, floors, furniture and even lighting. The sofa should be in harmony with all interior elements, so you should choose it depending on the style of the room.

An important role is played by the materials from which the folding sofa is made, while it is worth paying attention to both the upholstery of the product and the folding mechanism. The frame of the sofas itself is usually made of wood, oak or beech is often used.

If we consider the possible options for upholstery, it is worth highlighting several types.

• Leather. It is characterized by practicality, attractive appearance and durability. The leather sofa is quite easy to clean, just wipe it with a damp cloth.
• Leatherette. It attracts attention with its affordable price and significant service life, beautiful appearance and good practicality, but, unfortunately, the service life is rather short.
• Cotton with polyester. This ensemble is often used as upholstery for kitchen sofas. It is characterized by durability and ease of maintenance.
• Flock upholstery. Differs in increased strength, is not afraid of mechanical damage, is moisture resistant.
• Jacquard. Has a spectacular appearance and excellent wear resistance.

If we consider the options for fillers that are used in the manufacture of folding kitchen sofas, it is worth noting the following:

• holofiber;
• polyurethane foam;
• foam rubber.

But these sofas are quite expensive. If you need a budget option, you should take a closer look at foam rubber. A kitchen sofa with such a filler should be without a berth, since it will be inconvenient to sleep on it, and you also need to understand that such upholstered furniture will not last long.

It is necessary to dwell in more detail on the frame of the folding sofa. The strongest is natural wood. Producers often choose tree species such as pine, beech, birch and oak. To protect the wood from moisture, it must be treated with a special impregnation. The tree is characterized by strength, durability and environmental friendliness, but has a rather high cost.

In order to choose the right folding sofa for the kitchen, you need to familiarize yourself with the various models, as well as their folding and unfolding mechanisms. Kitchen sofas are classified by material, size, design, and other factors. Initially, it is worth deciding on the place where the upholstered furniture will be located, since this moment is of great importance. So, folding sofas are presented in several varieties, depending on their appearance.

• Sofa bed. This is a unique and practical option, because it can be of various sizes and shapes. Such a transformer combines the functions of a sofa and a bed - when folded, it can be used as a comfortable seat for the dining area and storage of things, but when unfolded, it provides a comfortable sleeping place.

• Ottoman. Will be the best choice for spacious kitchens. This furniture can be used as an extra bed, quite comfortable and convenient, but only for one person. The peculiarity of the ottoman is that it does not have armrests, and a simple mechanism is used at its base. The option with an orthopedic mattress is ideal if it will be used frequently for sleeping. The couch can be decorated with different upholstery. Many models are made in bright colors; they become a magnificent interior decoration in any style.
• Underground. This option has a high, flat back, which is often presented in a metal frame. To fix it to the back of the pillow, special loops are used. The metro is compact. Many models are angular. The fold-out sofa allows you to provide additional sleeping space - it is equipped with a pull-out mechanism.

Kitchen folding sofas are presented in several varieties, depending on the transformation mechanism. Let's consider the popular options.

• Book - this is a rather popular mechanism for kitchen-type sliding sofas, since it is very simple and convenient. You need to make two light movements - first you need to fold the upper part, and then lower the lower one. The sleeping area consists of a back and a seat, and dimensions may vary. This option is suitable for both small and spacious kitchens.
• Eurobook slightly different from the above, since in this embodiment the sleeping part includes the back of the backrest and the seat itself. To unfold such a sofa, you will need to move the lower element away from you, a free space appears on which the upper part is located. This folding mechanism is also characterized by lightness and convenience. The basis of such furniture is a box in which you can store many things. Sofas with such a mechanism can be not only straight, but also angular.

• Accordion - This is the best option if you plan to use it for sleep every day. Even with a small folded size, the berth is quite spacious and comfortable. Usually a metal frame and a mattress are used, which, when folded, resembles an accordion. Many modern models are equipped with orthopedic mattresses. They can be either straight or angular.
• Dolphin quite often can be found in small-sized kitchen corner sofas. It is roll-out, since you need to pull the lower part towards you using a special loop, and then the lower part is compared with the upper one.
• "French clamshell" it is more often used for spacious sofas, so this mechanism should be selected for large kitchens. The sofa provides a spacious sleeping place, it folds and unfolds quite easily and quickly.

A wide selection of folding sofas for the kitchen from foreign and domestic manufacturers is on sale. Several popular models should be considered.

• Aruzo Combi - this is a rather popular model from a Russian manufacturer, which is liked by its affordable price, ease of use and stylish design. This sofa is equipped with a roll-out transformation mechanism, presented in an angular shape. When folded, it can comfortably accommodate three people, but a sleeping place with dimensions of 100x180 cm is suitable only for one. The presence of a linen box allows it to be used for storing various kitchen items.
• "Malle" - a practical, compact sofa for the kitchen, which has a stylish design, small size and a convenient folding mechanism - "French folding bed". Its body is made of wood, which gives it strength. The size of the berth is 100x190 cm, and when folded is suitable for three people.

You can follow the following tips from professionals when choosing a practical and multifunctional sofa for the kitchen:

• the optimal size should be selected depending on the footage of the kitchen, since a large two-seater sofa is likely to be uncomfortable in small rooms;
• the material of the product should be practical - easy to clean, not afraid of high humidity and temperature changes;
• its location should be considered - a narrow version can be placed along one of the walls, but the corner sofa will ideally fit into an empty corner;
• the sofa should be comfortable and soft, evoke extremely positive emotions from its use;
• mini-options without armrests with a folding mechanism are chosen for compact kitchens;
• for storing a large number of things, you should pay attention to the models with drawers.

A stylish sofa with a folding mechanism will become a bright accent in the interior of the kitchen. The combination of orange and blue will cheer you up.A soft and resilient sofa with one armrest can easily be transformed into a comfortable sleeping place for one person.

Wood is always in fashion, so the next version of the kitchen sofa will be a worthy decoration for a spacious kitchen. The straight-type sofa is made of solid wood and complemented by soft and comfortable inserts on the back, as well as an elastic place for sitting and sleeping. It easily turns into a comfortable sleeping place for two. Stylish design will fit into different styles.

See below for an overview of the direct sofa bed for the kitchen.