Kitchen sofas with storage box: features and subtleties of choice

The kitchen has always been a place where the whole family gathers. Therefore, it is so important that this room is distinguished by comfort and coziness. To create an atmosphere, I want to allocate space in the kitchen for relaxation, for example, put a small sofa. And since furniture in the kitchen should be as functional as possible and take up little space, many people prefer kitchen sofas with built-in drawers.

Furniture with drawers for the kitchen not only solves the problem of saving space, but also provides additional storage space. Moreover, among the many models, it is easy to choose a sofa not only with drawers, but also with a reclining seat, when the drawers are located under it. Now you can choose a sofa for any kitchen area, since there are quite a few proposals for these devices for home comfort. The main advantages of models with drawers for kitchen furniture include:

• small size, which makes it possible to use such sofas even in a small room;
• a hidden place for storing things for various purposes, which does not spoil the surrounding interior;
• the possibility of using the sofa as an extra bed if necessary.

There are several models of kitchen sofas.

• Modular sofas. Such furniture is often used in studios to separate the kitchen and living room, thereby preserving the space of the room. The modular sofa is convenient because it can be disassembled from time to time into its component parts and, if necessary, used both in the kitchen and in the living room as an additional place to relax.
• Solid models. These products are in great demand as they are perfect for any interior. Sofas can be both large and small, so choosing a specific model in accordance with the size of the kitchen is not difficult.
• Bay window furniture. As a rule, such furniture is better suited for a private house or apartment with a fairly large area. That is why these models are made to order.

In terms of shape, the following sofa models are most often used in the kitchen:

• Straight. The undoubted advantage of the product is the large storage box. The model can be either with a roll-out box or under the seat.
• Corner. The advantage of these models is the ability to save space by installing the sofa in the corner. Suitable for kitchens of different sizes and therefore the most popular.
• Couch (sofa bench). These sofa designs are suitable for narrow spaces. They can easily be equipped with storage space.
• Semicircular shape. Models with such shapes are more likely to suit spacious rooms and visually expand the space even more.

The material for kitchen furniture must meet certain requirements.

• Resistant to dirt. This requirement is dictated by the fact that cooking and eating takes place in the kitchen, so there is a risk of grease and other types of dirt getting on the upholstery of the sofa.
• Strength and wear resistance. This requirement applies not only to kitchen furniture, but also to any furniture.
• Easy care. It is important that the material is easily cleaned of any kind of contamination without losing its qualities.

Of course, the requirements listed above are more related to the upholstery. In this regard, most often a certain number of materials are used for upholstery of kitchen sofas.

• Leather - the material looks impressive, durable, easy to clean. But at the same time, leather has the ability to absorb odors, which is not a very pleasant circumstance for kitchen furniture. Moreover, this material is quite expensive. Therefore, natural leather on kitchen furniture can only be seen in wealthy homes.
• Artificial leather - unlike natural material, it does not absorb odors, but it is also easy to clean and wash, resistant to high humidity, which is very important for kitchen furniture. At the same time, the faux leather upholstery looks presentable and is quite suitable for sofas in the kitchen.

• Flock - a popular material for upholstery, as it is wear-resistant, moisture-resistant, easy to clean. The undoubted advantage of flock is the low price and a wide variety of colors, due to which you can choose upholstery for any room design.
• Tapestry - in some cases, the upholstery of kitchen furniture is made of this material. It is easy to brush, inexpensive and durable.
• Jacquard - it makes good removable furniture covers. The advantage is that the jacquard lends itself well to washing and it will not be difficult to update the upholstery.

The frame of kitchen furniture in the economy segment is made of chipboard. This model turns out to be budgetary and has a low cost. But you must understand that the service life of the product may be short-lived, since the material is fragile. For expensive models, thick plywood that is resistant to moisture is used. This material is not only durable, but also lightweight. Accordingly, the price of such furniture will be much higher.

The main models that are used for the kitchen are straight sofas and kitchen corners.

The peak of popularity of kitchen corners fell on the 90s, but today the products continue to be in demand. Such sofas are especially relevant for small rooms, as they save space well. The corner model can be in the form of a whole sofa or consist of several parts. If the furniture is modular, then it is possible to solve the problem of a small space, since individual parts of the corner can be placed depending on the size of the kitchen.

The corner sofas also have storage boxes. In most cases, they are hidden under the seat at the bottom of the product. Such models are produced mainly from chipboard, but even wood or precious woods can be used. The advantages of corner kitchen sofas are the ability to accommodate a large number of people, while saving space in the kitchen, and also use the furniture as a spacious place to store various things or kitchen utensils that are not used daily. An undoubted plus is the fact that the corner sofa is relatively inexpensive.

This model is less popular, since straight sofas are made according to the principle of classic furniture and do not allow many people to be accommodated in a small area. Kitchen straight sofas are most often simple models without armrests. They are small in size. Products are available in different lengths.In the manufacture of custom-made furniture, the length required by the client can be provided. And the depth of the seat in most cases is 60 cm.

Straight sofas can be completed with a kitchen rack, that is, built into it. In this case, the kitchen space will be filled as efficiently as possible. In straight models, storage boxes are provided, which can be hidden under a hinged lid or pulled out. This or that solution is selected depending on the size of the kitchen.

Sofa for the kitchen "Bruno" - straight model with storage space under the seat cover. The length of the product is only 110 cm, the depth of the drawer is 15 cm. The side edges of the sofa have rounded corners, which is an advantage for families with children, since there is no risk of injury. Another advantage of the model is its small size, which makes it possible to use a sofa in a small kitchen.

Straight sofa "Surprise" - another model with a storage box. It differs in small dimensions - 110 cm in length, the height of the sofa from the floor is 85 cm. In some stores, you can order a longer model. The storage compartment is located under the seat cover. The depth of the seat with the storage box ranges from 45 to 53 cm, depending on the selected dimensions of the product. This model will perfectly fit into the interior of a small kitchen or hallway. Depending on the design of the room, you can choose the necessary color for the furniture upholstery.

Corner sofa "Comfort" - standard kitchen corner model. The product is only 88 cm long. The storage box is also located under the seat cover and is approximately 40 cm deep. Advantages of the model - suitable for small kitchens and relatively inexpensive in price. A kitchen sofa with storage box is a good solution for organizing space in the kitchen. At the same time, a small sofa will add coziness to the room and allow you to create a separate seating area.

For information on how to choose a kitchen sofa with a drawer, see the next video.