Corner benches for the kitchen: features and tips for choosing

Corner benches for the kitchen are compact and functional. They can be placed even in a small space. There are interesting options for such furniture for spacious rooms. This versatility makes kitchen benches popular and in demand.

A kitchen bench differs from a sofa in a narrow seat and a stiffer surface. Even with foam upholstery, it cannot be confused with upholstered furniture. It can be equilateral or L-shaped, consist of a solid structure or modules. The height of the seats matches or exceeds the depth of the product.

In a small kitchen, the bench takes up little space, but is large enough to gather the whole family at the same time. Even if the seating is equipped with a dining table, the whole set looks very compact.

For those who have doubts about purchasing a corner bench for the kitchen, we will describe all the pros and cons of this design.

Advantages:

• modern designers have developed a large number of benches, they can be matched to the setting of a particular kitchen;
• the appearance of such a design is always pleasing, it looks more solid than standing alone stools;
• you can seat more people on a corner bench than on stools in the same area;
• models are often equipped with storage boxes, corner shelves or an extra bed;
• the material from which the products are made is easy to care for.

Corner benches also have some disadvantages:

• they cannot be set aside, like a stool when cleaning is taking place;
• the one who is on the corner module is forced to ask the neighbor to get up in order to be able to leave the table.

If the choice is made in favor of any of the models, it is worth paying attention to other points, in addition to the appearance.

• Before buying, you need to carefully measure the place where you plan to put the bench. The depth of the product should also be taken into account so that it does not become an obstacle at the front door or does not interfere with movement between other pieces of furniture.

• There can be a choice between models with drawers and lightweight construction. Here you need to decide which is more important - functionality or appearance. It is especially difficult to make the choice for a small kitchen that needs both conditions.
• Pay attention to the filler. It can be polyurethane foam or foam rubber. In any case, moderate hardness is recommended, and after a short indentation, the filler should quickly return to its original form.
• Upholstery material for kitchen furniture has a number of requirements. He needs to be durable, moisture resistant, non-marking, easy to care for using aggressive household chemicals. The upholstery can be leather, imitation leather or impregnated fabrics. Many people prefer the first two options. In favor of the fabric, we can say that for areas with hot climates, it is more acceptable, since sitting on it, you feel more comfortable, and the fabric surface does not stick to the body, as happens with leatherette.

Designers have tried very hard to delight consumers with all kinds of models. They suit all styles and tastes.

• An inconvenient corner place is attributed to the disadvantages of kitchen benches. Designers radically solved this problem, and in some models it was replaced with shelves or a table.

• Radius products (semicircular) are very beautiful. Some stylized interiors, for example, modern, need them.

• If the kitchen is located in a country house or is decorated as a log house, it will be decorated with benches without upholstery - environmentally friendly wooden models.

• For guests who stay up late at night, you can purchase a bench with a berth.

• If your kitchen lacks storage space, you should buy a bench with roomy drawers.

• Benches are often made from different sections and each module can be used as an independent piece of furniture.

Corner benches are a good choice for a kitchen of any size, you just need to choose the right model, and it will delight you with its capabilities for many years.

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