Narrow sofas with a berth in the kitchen: characteristics, types and tips for choosing

The modern market provides a large selection of kitchen furniture. It must meet stringent requirements as it is exposed to challenging conditions during operation. Such furniture should be resistant to moisture and easy to damp clean. Kitchen chairs or good old stools meet these requirements well, but they have a great alternative: a narrow sofa with a sleeping place in the kitchen.

Most modern manufactured models some characteristics are inherent.

• The presence of various mechanisms. Kitchen sofas can be laid out in several ways to form a full-fledged berth.
• Sizes range from 80 to 250 cm.
• Beautiful design. They decorate the overall kitchen interior and create a cozy atmosphere. In addition, the number of seats increases markedly.
• The presence of boxes. Almost all straight kitchen sofas have a storage box. These drawers may not provide a lot of space, but they will do just fine with some kitchen utensils, tea towels, and small pillows.

Straight sofas with a berth can be divided into several types according to the folding mechanism.

• "Dolphin". The most common type of mechanism, which is a pull-out bottom part, similar to a pull-out shelf in a closet.
• "Book". The essence of the mechanism is that you need to fold the sofa in two layers like a book. The fixation takes place due to the special design of the mechanism, which, unfortunately, is subject to frequent breakdowns. The model has become popular because it can provide a large berth with a relatively low weight. In addition, the model is easy to unfold and fold.
• "Eurobook". Combines both previous types.

And also the models can be divided according to the type of construction.

• Disassembled view. Despite the fact that it does not fold out, it may well serve as a sleeping place.
• Folding view. Includes many different models.
• The so-called mini-sofa. It is a “cropped” model of a regular sofa and is an excellent solution for a small kitchen. More like a wide armchair. Some models support the folding function and turn into a sleeping place for one person.

In order not to get confused in a large selection when buying a sofa, you need to remember some aspects.

• Frame. It is best to choose models with a wood frame. Reliable options are pine, oak, birch and beech models. The wooden part of the structure must be treated with special protective compounds.
• Upholstery. It is best to choose leather upholstery, as it is more durable, easy to wet clean and has a good appearance. It is worth noting that modern leatherette also performed well during operation: they are resistant to moisture and durable. One of the clear advantages of straight leatherette sofas is a large selection of colors and patterns. With regard to fabric upholstery, materials such as jacquard and chenille can be distinguished. The first is a dense woven fabric, and the second contains 50% cotton and synthetics. If the first is a fairly tough material, then the other is soft to the touch. Recently, flock material has also gained popularity. It is easy to care for and unpretentious.

• The size. Kitchen sofas should be narrow, but their length should be like a bench. The structure extends and unfolds.When assembling, one part of the sofa, which is the backrest, rests on the wall.
• Seat height. It should not exceed 50 cm: the sofa seat must have the same seat height as chairs and stools.

Therefore, when purchasing a sofa, you should follow some recommendations.

• First of all, you need to measure the dimensions of the kitchen. You should not buy a sofa that fits the entire wall of the room. It should be less than one wall.
• Sizes need to be selected depending on how many people will use it regularly.
• The color of the upholstery and frame should overlap with the color of the interior of the kitchen itself.
• It is recommended to place the sofa not opposite the window, but next to it. This is especially often practiced in small kitchens.

For an overview of the sofa with a sleeping place for the kitchen, see the video below.