A kitchen bench with a drawer for a small kitchen is a good alternative to chairs. It is multifunctional, has a wide range and attractive appearance. And all this combined with comfort and practicality. Modern benches are produced in different modifications and sizes. Before purchasing, it is advisable to study all the pros and cons of this type of furniture.
In a small kitchen, chairs can be replaced with a miniature bench with drawers.
Bench made of concrete slabs and boards with backrest
By looking at the drawings of the bench, you can find out the features of its structure. You can make such a design with your own hands relatively easily, quickly and without high financial costs.
Making a bench with a backrest with your own hands is described in great detail in step-by-step instructions.
- Take boards fifteen centimeters wide and 3.8 centimeters thick. They are sawn in such a way as to produce five boards two meters long, four boards sixty-five centimeters long and two boards seventeen and a half centimeters long. In addition, we need concrete slabs, the thickness of which is five centimeters, and the length and width of fifty centimeters each. You will need twelve such slabs.
- To prepare the materials for assembly, holes should be drilled. For two-meter boards, the distance from the end is ten centimeters and forty centimeters. Dots are placed in these places in the middle of the board. The board is also marked at the other end. Using an 18mm drill, holes are drilled in these places. The procedure is repeated for all boards of this length.
- Next, concrete slabs are marked They retreat from the top edge by seven and a half centimeters, and from the right and left by ten. Points are placed at the intersection points and holes are drilled using a concrete drill.
Assembly: initial stage
After the preparatory work, it’s time to process the wood. In order for a hand-made bench with a back to serve for a long time and decorate the area, the materials must be pre-treated.
The wood is coated with antiseptic compounds and allowed to dry. After this you can start assembling the back.
On one of the two-meter boards, fifty centimeters are measured from the edges. The edges of the concrete slabs will be located at this level. From this mark another fifteen centimeters are measured towards the center of the board. This is where the first boards will be attached. From the resulting marks we measure seventeen and a half centimeters - the gap between the back boards. Next, we measure fifteen centimeters for two more boards. There should be a gap of five centimeters between them. All this can be seen in the drawing.
Wood glue is applied to fifteen centimeter sections. They are attached to boards, the length of which is sixty-five centimeters. Additionally, they are secured with self-tapping screws.
On top, between the boards of the back, pieces of seventeen and a half centimeters are glued. To ensure that the parts stick together well, they are clamped and held until the glue sets. After gluing is completed, the back is covered with an antiseptic.
All wooden parts can be varnished . This will give them additional stability and attractiveness.
Assembly of the main part
It is better to assemble the main part of the bench from both sides. Concrete slabs are placed between the boards, and M16 threaded rods fifty-five centimeters long are inserted into the drilled holes. You will need four of them.
The rods are fastened with M16 nuts and washers. They are twisted simultaneously from different sides to make the bench level.
Simple DIY bench
You can make benches for your garden with your own hands quite quickly if you follow the instructions. Let's consider four options for such garden structures.
The drawings of the bench show in detail all its features. Making such a bench with your own hands is quite simple. The only difficult element is the concave seat.
The number of parts and their dimensions are indicated in the table.
Making a bench with your own hands from wood begins with the preparation of the necessary parts. Boards and beams are cut into pieces of the required length.
Making seat supports will be somewhat more difficult. You will need to mark the blanks. Two points are marked along the edges at a distance of seven and a half centimeters from the bottom side, and in the center a point at a distance of four and a half centimeters. They are connected using a flexible plastic ruler and cut out with a jigsaw . The sections are processed with sandpaper.
Seat supports are attached to the two upper drawers. One on each edge and one in the middle. Next, screw in the supports, spaced from the outer ones by the width of the leg. All connections are made with self-tapping screws.
boards are attached to the resulting base . It is advisable to deepen the screw caps.
Then the legs . They are attached to the seat supports. The lower drawers help secure the legs.
The finished product is coated with an antiseptic and varnish.
Simple bench No. 2
To make such a garden bench with your own hands, you will need concrete flower beds and boards. Flower girls are required to create the base of the bench. Use two with a rectangular base and two cubic ones.
To make the base stable, the flower boxes must be glued or connected from the inside with staples secured with self-tapping screws. The container is filled with a layer of drainage and soil. This increases their stability.
The seat for the bench is made of boards. To do this, they are cut into pieces of the required length. These blanks are laid so that there is a distance of half a centimeter between them. Then they are connected using transverse strips. The planks are placed in three places: at the edges and in the middle. Corners are attached to the slats. With their help, the seat will be secured to the flower girls.
DIY bench with backrest
Prepare the bench parts shown in the figure. They are treated with antiseptics before joining.
Then the parts are assembled into supports. The corners are first rounded and chamfered. First, parts A and B are connected with a bolt, and then B, C and D are also connected using a bolt.
The inclination of the backrest is determined by part D, after which it is connected to part A. Similarly, but in a mirror image, another support is made.
After this, the back and seat are assembled. To do this, the supports are placed so that there is a distance of one meter and twenty centimeters between them. First, the front and rear strips are screwed to the supports, then all the rest, and finally the stops are screwed in.
At the last stage, the back of this bench is screwed on.
Bench No. 4 Another version of a simple do-it-yourself bench. Its length is one hundred twenty centimeters. The height from the ground to the seat is fifty centimeters, the height of the backrest is also fifty centimeters.
The base is made of boards , the thickness of which is five centimeters and the width from ten to twelve. One of the legs continues and serves as a support for the back. The supports are connected using the “half-tree” method and secured with bolts.
The basis for the seat is a block secured with self-tapping screws. The short supports on the back of the bench are connected with a collet to increase stability. The seat and back are covered with boards of less thickness. The surface is painted or varnished.
Preparation of materials and tools
To assemble a simple sofa for the kitchen with your own hands, you need to purchase building materials:
- Wooden beam. The cross-section of the timber must be at least 50x50 mm. Only in this case can it withstand additional loads. Hardwoods are best suited for making a sofa. When choosing wood, you need to pay attention to its condition. The timber should not have knots or cracks, it should be properly dried. Particular attention must be paid to the knots. In the area where they are located, the tree has the least strength. Under increased load, such a beam may simply break.
- Metal fasteners. To assemble the frame of a wooden sofa for the kitchen, screws and confirmations are used. Confirmats differ from a screw in their threads and the shape of the head, which is designed for a hex key.
- Plywood. Plywood is used for laying on the frame of the seat and back. Then it will serve as the basis for the soft upholstery of the sofa.
- Foam rubber for seat and back upholstery. Plain foam rubber is not very suitable for upholstery. It quickly crumples, forming gaps. And since the kitchen sofa is used quite often, with ordinary foam rubber it will quickly become unusable. For these purposes, foam rubber with a density of at least 32 kg/m 3 is used. It retains elasticity for a long time even with frequent use.
- Upholstery fabric. For the latter, it is better to use leatherette. The kitchen is a place of potential contamination. Stains from food, grease, drinks, etc. capable of turning a new beautiful sofa into a completely unattractive one in a few moments. If most stains can be simply removed from the surface of leatherette with a damp cloth, then from other fabrics this will be more problematic. You can make a combination of different fabrics, however, this is troublesome and may not turn out very beautiful.
To carry out this work you will need the following tool:
- Jigsaw.
- Electric planer.
- Drill.
- Screwdriver.
- Industrial stapler.
- Screwdrivers, wrenches and hex keys, tape measure, square, pencil.
DIY pallet bench
Making a bench with your own hands from pallets is not difficult if you use your imagination. To do this you will need three or four of these wooden structures. Some will need to be sawed to obtain additional parts. The simplest DIY bench design is made from pallets, when two pallets are attached perpendicular to each other, creating a back and seat.
To prevent the design from becoming too bulky, it is better to cut the pallets to the required size. The elements are fastened with self-tapping screws. Add side parts to enhance strength and make legs. All this can be seen in the photo.
Since the material of the pallets is untreated and rough, it will need to be pre -grinded . This will allow you to avoid splinters.
The manufacture of a bench with your own hands from pallets is completed by coating it with varnish or paint.
The secret to the success of an antique item
Nowadays, a bench with drawers is quite rare. Today it is a piece of old wooden decor. That is, an outdated model. Please note: Modern furniture is simpler in appearance, although it may have a more complex design than before. Although for many art connoisseurs, the classic style and technical options from the past still remain valuable.
Antique furniture is attractive for its quality and many additional useful functions.
The bench with boxes has the following functional features:
- Built-in closed boxes are a great place to store things.
- A bench is used to seat more people than a chair.
- The entire wooden structure can be used as a table or nightstand.
This aesthetic type of furniture fits perfectly into any room. A wooden structure can be decorated with fabric, mosaic decor, ceramics, etc. Or just store things on this furniture.
Bench puzzle
You can make such a bench with your own hands if you have a wide board and cuttings for shovels. Curly seats are cut out of the board in the form of puzzle pieces. Legs made from cuttings for shovels are attached to them. The result is separate stools that quickly assemble into one long bench. All manufacturing stages are discussed in detail in step-by-step photos.
Benches from unnecessary chairs: two DIY options
First option
To create such a bench for your garden with your own hands, you will need four old chairs.
From the first two chairs, remove parts from the front side of the seat.
For the remaining ones are sawed off slightly below the seat structure.
The old varnish or paint removed from the resulting parts To do this, a special agent is applied to the parts that dissolves paint coatings. Then the softened layer can be removed with a spatula.
Holes for dowels drilled in the racks Holes are required on the front and end sides.
The dowels are lubricated with glue and inserted into the drilled holes.
Once the dowels are glued, you can assemble the base of the bench. To make the structure durable, the parts are fastened with self-tapping screws. The surface of the structure is sanded.
To sit on the bench, choose a board that is suitable in size and saw off the excess.
If several narrower boards are used, they are glued together with wood glue. For a tight connection, they are clamped with clamps and wait for the glue to dry.
The finished seat is also glued to the base with wood glue. Heavy objects are placed on the board and clamped together with the base with clamps.
When the glue has dried, cover the seat with masking tape and paint the remaining structural elements with wood paint.
The tape is removed and the seat is treated with stain . Finally, the entire bench is varnished.
Second option
To make a second garden bench with your own hands from old furniture you will need two chairs. It is better if the back and hind legs are not separated.
For two identical chairs, are removed except the back legs and back.
Take bars five centimeters wide and three centimeters thick. Cut two parts equal in length to the width of the chairs, and two pieces of the same length as the finished bench. A rectangle is assembled from these four parts. It is secured to the backs of chairs with self-tapping screws.
Another frame is assembled in the same way. Several transverse strips are attached to it. This design is attached under the seat, makes the bench more reliable and acts as a shelf.
If the chairs have an old coating , then remove it with sandpaper. After this, the surface is puttied with a special compound or coated with a primer. When the layer has dried, it must be sanded with fine-grained sandpaper. Finally, the structure is coated with paint.
The seat for a garden bench is made with your own hands from chipboard or plywood . A rectangle is cut out of the selected material, which is half a centimeter larger than the base on each side. Then cut out a piece of foam rubber with the same dimensions. A rectangle is cut out from upholstery fabric. It should be five centimeters larger than the seat on each side.
Foam rubber is placed on a sheet of plywood and covered with fabric on top. The fabric is fastened from the inside out with a furniture stapler .
The seat is attached to the base with a piano hinge.
Daybed for the kitchen - stylish and cozy design (75 photos of new products)
When you hear the word “couch,” do you think of an uncomfortable leatherette couch in a doctor’s office? In fact, everything is not so prosaic.
It's time to break stereotypes and change your ideas about modern furniture. Today, stylish, comfortable and functional small sofas can increasingly be found in the interiors of offices and our homes.
The assortment of furniture stores amazes with the variety of options: from ordinary economy class models to exclusive handmade masterpieces.
Compactness and ergonomics, lightness and “airiness” of design ensured the couches a place in the kitchen space. Any housewife's dream of a comfortable place for relaxation and privacy in the kitchen can be realized with the help of this piece of furniture.
The most comfortable chair or stool cannot compare with the comfort of a soft sofa. Couches are just as comfortable and functional, but not as bulky as sofas, they save space and look fashionable and stylish.
In addition, these are always additional seats for guests at the table.
Classification of kitchen couches
Depending on the size, they are divided into small, medium and large, with a narrow or wide seat. The best option is selected based on the size of the kitchen.
Classification by shape divides kitchen couches into straight, semicircular and corner.
Straight – for larger rooms, can be placed under a window or near a wall. The semicircular one looks great with an oval dining table. Corner ones are good because they are spacious and save space.
Based on manufacturing materials. The frame can be made of wood, metal, plastic, rattan. The choice depends on the taste and financial capabilities of the owner.
The seat upholstery is usually always soft, textile, leather or suede. Materials that are easy to clean are preferable: genuine leather or its artificial analogues.
According to the configuration. Couches can be equipped with drawers, internal storage niches, armrests in the form of tables, shelves for small items, etc.
Modern furniture manufacturers make couches with and without backs, armrests, and legs of various shapes and thicknesses.
By design. In addition to the usual, monolithic ones, there are also transformable couches. They can easily be folded out to form a full-fledged sleeping place. A less common option is modular products.
Why is there a couch with a sleeping place in the kitchen?
The French word couch translates as “small bed.” The idea of the kitchen only as a place for preparing and eating food has long been outdated. Today, the kitchen is a meeting place for the whole family, conversations, serious and not so serious, a place for relaxation and reflection.
Therefore, when choosing furniture for the kitchen space, we often think about comfortable and elegant couches that can also serve as a “small bed.” What are their advantages?
- A housewife who is tired in the kitchen can rest comfortably on a soft bed.
- An extra sleeping place in the house has never bothered anyone. There is always somewhere to accommodate a late guest.
An excellent option for small apartments, where the kitchen is a gathering place for the whole family and gatherings with guests. During the day, the couch serves as a full-fledged sofa - stylish and comfortable. And you can while away the night on it.
Additional storage space. In such models, as a rule, there is always a spacious drawer where you can put away kitchen utensils, home textiles and other small items.
Couches with transformation mechanism
Folding models are a variant of a couch with a sleeping place. They are also popular because they are compact and ergonomic. When unfolded, they are a full-fledged bed.
Such a couch can fill an empty space, it can serve as a decorative element, and add coziness and charm to the kitchen.
Transformers include modular couches. Individual parts of this design can serve as additional chairs; they can be conveniently moved, giving them different shapes.
The modern huge range of furniture allows you to choose an option that matches any style and design: from classic to modern.
A couch is a small but important part of the interior that can add a touch of individuality and create an atmosphere of coziness and comfort in your kitchen.
Photo of a couch for the kitchen
Source: https://kitchendizajn.ru/kushetka-na-kuxnyu/
Bench-swing
To make such a bench for your garden with your own hands, you should prepare the necessary materials. Manufacturing begins by creating the basis of the structure. The seat bars are attached to the back bars at the selected angle.
Additional ribs to provide rigidity.
The planks are attached to the seat by drilling holes for fastening in the base bars. The same goes for the back.
Armrests are installed on both sides of the seat. They can be secured with bolts.
The resulting bench is coated with wood preservatives and varnish. It is very important to paint everything as carefully as possible.
The bottom of the bench is reinforced with a metal profile. Chains are attached to the profile on which the swing bench will be suspended. It is imperative to check the reliability of the beams on which the bench will be suspended.
How to make an original corner sofa from pallets
Perhaps such a sofa will not fit in every kitchen, but it is also perfect for a gazebo in the garden, especially since a sofa made from pallets is not particularly difficult to assemble.
Selection and fitting of pallets
The first thing you need to do is inspect the pallets that will be used to make furniture for chips and damage, so that no troubles occur during operation.
A corner sofa is designed according to the size of the pallet. If space allows, you can make furniture from solid pallets, otherwise you will have to resort to using a circular or hand saw.
Connecting parts
Making a corner for a kitchen or gazebo is not difficult, because all you need to do is connect the finished parts together with screws.
It is recommended to install the trays in two rows to make it comfortable to sit, taking into account the fact that there will also be a layer of foam rubber or a thick mattress on top.
To make the back, you need to attach the pallet in a vertical position to the base. This completes the assembly.
Log bench
To make such a bench with your own hands from wood you will need a chainsaw . The main material is a thick log one meter long.
The log is marked to create two slightly unequal parts. The back will be made from the smaller one, and the seat from the larger one.
Using a chainsaw, the log is sawed lengthwise along the mark. The resulting irregularities are immediately cut off with the same saw.
Next, a triangular piece is cut out to create a dovetail . Recesses are cut out on the back and seat. The photo shows how they should look.
The cut triangular piece is cut into pieces and inserted into the holes in the seat. The back is secured on top. The bench is almost ready. All that remains is to give it a more decorative look.
You can put the seat on legs . To do this, recesses are made in the lower part to install a pair of logs as legs.
Transformable bench
The design features of the transformer can be seen in the drawings of the bench. A transformer bench is made with your own hands from planed boards , which are sawn to the specified dimensions.
Holes for fasteners are drilled in the cut timber parts
At the table top, the boards located on the edge can be made wavy.
Holes with a diameter of twenty-two millimeters and a depth of three centimeters are drilled in the material intended for the countertop Cuttings of the same diameter will be inserted into them.
The edges of parts and edges are processed and rounded.
All elements are assembled using screws and screws. Screws are needed with dimensions 6x70 and 6x90, screws - 8x80.
Wooden parts are painted with stain.
The structural parts that will move are connected by hinges.
Parts of a round handle are placed between the boards of the tabletop .
Install the back support.
A hand-made transformer bench is varnished.
Rocking bench
Making an original bench with a backrest with your own hands is not difficult if you have the tools and materials. First you need to consider the drawings of the bench, which contain a small number of parts.
The side parts are transferred according to the pattern onto europlywood three centimeters thick. They are cut out using a jigsaw and the ends are processed with a grinder.
To attach the connecting strips, markings are made. Then the holes are drilled. After assembling the frame, the slats are attached using self-tapping screws. The fastening points are sprayed, and the entire product is varnished.
Care and operating rules for a small sleeping place
When purchasing a soft couch, it is necessary to take into account the characteristics of the materials from which the product is made. You also need to know about the rules of care and use.
In the kitchen, the product is often subject to contamination, therefore, depending on the material, it is necessary to carry out the following standard cleaning procedures:
- vacuuming (for fabric upholstery);
- cleaning with a damp cloth (for leather and other hard upholstery);
- cleaning with soapy water and a brush.
It is necessary to wash out the stain immediately, before it has time to be absorbed into the fibers of the fabric. To restore the brightness of the flowers, wipe the washed area with a solution of vinegar and water.
To extend the service life of the product, you must remember the following rules:
- the top layer of dust is removed with a vacuum cleaner with a soft attachment at low speed;
- wet cleaning is carried out when visible stains appear;
- fresh stains are removed easier and faster;
- Before using, test the detergent on a small piece of cloth and let it dry;
- You can wash the stain with a soap solution (the ratio of water and soap is 1:10);
- use foam for cleaning car interiors (petroleum-free);
- The upholstery is wiped lightly using a foam sponge.
Delicate fabrics such as velor can be cleaned well with alcohol, gasoline, vinegar (coffee stains). Apply a bag of sand to the oil stain.
Watch the video on how to make upholstered furniture, and your imagination will tell you how to use it:
Restoration of a kitchen sleeping sofa, corner
Restoration helps solve the following problems with the couch:
- Eliminate scratches and chips;
- Prevent wood defects, including veneer peeling;
- Recover items;
- Remove the old one and apply a new coating (or restore the worn one);
- Apply new carving and decoration;
- Apply wax and oils to add shine.
If the furniture wears out and there are visible problems, you can always resort to restoration. If the furniture wears out and there are visible problems, you can always resort to restoration.
Upholstered furniture services may also include upholstery replacement and additional decorations. All this will help give your couch an even more impressive look and preserve it for many years.
Choosing a small-sized couch (corner) for the kitchen is a rather serious step. Despite the fact that upholstered furniture has a number of disadvantages, with the right choice of upholstery materials, as well as proper care, your product will last a long time and will invariably please you and your guests.
Doctors are often smart people. Sometimes, however, they invade our bodies with completely unfounded claims, but this can be forgiven, given their other achievements. In my experienced opinion, one of the breakthroughs in medicine was the conclusion that people with bad backs are better off resting or sleeping on a hard surface. The medical couch is ideal in this regard, if not for the disgusting calico upholstery. But a couch made with our own hands is devoid of such shortcomings, because we decide everything ourselves.
Let's see how to make such a couch yourself
Bench around a tree
The simplest version of such a bench is hexagonal. The size depends on the size of the tree. Measurements are taken at the height of the seat. A margin of fifteen to twenty centimeters is added to the result obtained. If you divide the result by 1.75, you will get the length of the inner side.
To cut boards ten centimeters wide, they are laid in four rows with intervals of one centimeter.
The cutting location is marked immediately for all rows with an angle of thirty degrees. This is how are cut out .
Legs are used with a height of sixty to seventy centimeters. They are connected by cross members by drilling holes and using bolts and nuts.
The seat is installed so that the joints are located in the center of the ribs of the legs. The outer parts are screwed on first, and then the inner ones. In this way, the entire hexagonal structure around the tree is assembled.
Finally, the back is made and the apron is installed. The result is a DIY circular bench with a backrest.
The finished product is treated with oil impregnation.
Simple DIY kitchen sofa made from furniture board
- Acrylic paint.
- Textile.
- Drill.
- Jigsaw.
- Self-tapping screws for wood.
- Furniture panel (18 mm).
- Foam rubber (80 mm and 20 mm).
Cutting the shield and fastening the parts
Before you start cutting the shield, you need to draw up drawings of a homemade kitchen corner with cuts. The project must be developed in such a way that at least 3 people can comfortably fit on the sofa.
It’s better to start cutting the shield with a jigsaw, but you can also get by with a hand saw. During the cutting process, the tool should be held strictly perpendicular, and the ends of the shield should be located strictly at an angle of 90° in relation to the main plane.
The parts are fastened with self-tapping screws, and to prevent cracks from forming, you must first make a hole for the screw. The diameter of the drill should be 0.5–1 mm less than the diameter of the screw.
Hull painting
Before painting, it is necessary to treat the surface of the body with a primer to increase the adhesion between the varnish and the wooden surface. We apply the coating in 2 layers, and for a more saturated color - in three.
Making soft pillows
To sew pillows we use foam rubber, which, unlike padding polyester and holofiber, has a better density and is more comfortable to sit on.
For the backrest, you can use thinner foam rubber, and for the seats you will need foam rubber at least 80 mm thick.
If you have the opportunity to work on a sewing machine, it is best to sew removable covers with zippers or buttons. This option is convenient because the old fabric can always be replaced with a new one without extra costs.
Bench made of curved branches
A bench made of curved branches will look original. It will require branches for the front part, two legs, a horizontal top and a pair of transverse branches.
The branches are cut so that they fit together as accurately as possible. Next, they are connected with metal corners.
The back part is made in the same way and connected to the front.
The finished product is placed on a flat surface and the seat is assembled.
Bench options
- A bench made of logs that blends well with the surrounding nature. It consists of half a log, used for a seat, and two short round logs, which are legs.
- A beautiful wooden bench with a back and armrests, reminiscent of a sofa. Curved and cut elements make it more attractive, while leaving knots and irregularities gives the structure a natural look.
- Bench made of wood and metal. The base of the structure is metal. The wooden parts of the seat and back are attached to it. The thin metal parts make it look lightweight.
- The bench has a simple, classic shape. It is made of wooden, rather wide boards. This width allows you to sit comfortably on the bench. Armrests make the design more complete.
- An original bench made of wood with figured details. This option is well suited for a site with a natural, rural design. Carved legs and armrests, a figured back - all this gives the product originality.
- A bench with an interestingly shaped back. The curved parts gradually bend back, creating a unique design. The seat is slightly curved but has a more traditional appearance.
- A set of wood – a table with two benches. The design looks traditional due to the material used. The original solution is to fasten all components into a single structure.
- The bench is made of solid logs. A single piece is cut out of it, combining the back and seat. The legs are attached to the bottom. The log required is quite large.
- Bench with a drawer for storing toys. Outwardly it looks like an ordinary wooden bench-sofa, but under the seat there is a drawer in which you can put various things.
- A comfortable bench made of wood with a simple shape. The base is made in the form of a rectangular box. The back is also simple with a straight shape. The seat has soft cushions for added comfort.
- Wooden bench located around a tree. It is made as if it consists of four benches, each of which has one armrest. The composition looks attractive and comfortable.
- A simple bench made of wide boards. It looks solid, but its size is somewhat hidden due to the gaps between the boards and the light blue color in which it is painted.
How to choose a couch with a sleeping place for the kitchen
- What types of couches are there for the kitchen?
- Upholstery
- About the variety of couches with sleeping space
The kitchen should be cozy and functional. Therefore, a couch or small sofa will be very useful here. The kitchen does more than just prepare food.
This is the part of the apartment or house where the whole family gathers, conversations are held over a cup of tea or coffee, festive dinners are organized, where you can sit comfortably on a soft couch, resting from a busy day of work and waiting for dinner, watch a newspaper or watch a program on TV located here same.
What types of couches are there for the kitchen?
Don't let the word "couch" confuse anyone. This is far from the product that was in the Soviet era.
Today it is convenient, comfortable furniture, made of high-quality materials, having a modern, beautiful design and, moreover, solving a number of problems that arise in the kitchen space.
It looks like a small sofa and is intended for relaxation. It is equally pleasant to sit and lie on it.
Couches are classified according to many criteria. In size they are small, medium and large, in configuration - straight and angular.
For a small kitchen, the ideal solution would be a compact corner couch; straight ones are used in larger rooms.
By the way, most corner couches are equipped with a shelf on which you can place a beautiful napkin holder or home flower. And straight ones can serve as another sleeping place, which is very convenient.
Further, couches for the kitchen are classified into the following: without an armrest and with an armrest, without a back and with a back, with thick legs and thin ones; with and without drawers, folding and not, soft type and on a metal frame.
Folding models are an indispensable thing in the kitchen. It’s comfortable to sit on them during the day, and very comfortable to sleep on at night. Moreover, couches complement the interior of the room and themselves act as an exclusive decorative element.
Read also: Suitable countertop sizes for the kitchen
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Upholstery
When choosing a couch for a kitchen with a sleeping place, special attention should be paid to the upholstery material.
Since this room is fundamentally different from the rest of the apartment, furniture here is much more often exposed to various types of influences: high humidity and temperature, pollution associated with cooking and eating food. Therefore, the upholstery must be reliable, easy to care for and clean.
Leather couch for the kitchen
Common types of upholstery:
- synthetic;
- mixed;
- made from natural materials - leather, velor;
- microfiber.
Products made from synthetics look presentable and are very practical. They do not lose shape and color even after repeated cleanings. The disadvantages include attracting dust and electrification. Blended materials are a mixture of synthetics and cotton or wool. The upholstery looks elegant and impressive. However, over time, it may lose brightness, since the structure of the fibers is different and the dye does not hold as well.
Leather and velor upholstery are wear-resistant and easy to maintain. The main thing is that a kitchen couch with such upholstery fits harmoniously into the interior.
Microfiber is a fairly popular material. It is a mixture of polyester and cotton, which are coated with Teflon. Ideal for the kitchen: not subject to wear, does not fade, easy to clean.
With proper care of the upholstery, the couch will delight home owners and guests for a long time with its fresh colors and well-groomed appearance. Fabric upholstery needs to be cleaned with a vacuum cleaner, leather upholstery with a damp cloth.
Products are cleaned with a brush and soap solution. If a stain appears, it must be washed as soon as possible so that the dirt does not become embedded in the fabric.
Then wipe with a vinegar solution - this way you can restore the brightness of the upholstery colors.
About the variety of couches with sleeping space
The modern market offers a wide range of couches with a sleeping place. The word “couch” itself is translated from French as “small bed.” Initially, it didn’t even have a back. Modern models are diverse.
They can have an angular or straight shape, be folding or roll-out. There are couches for the kitchen with wooden front and side backs, equipped with soft elements for the head, and couches with a metal frame, upholstered in genuine leather. There are soft products with a backrest and without armrests.
In addition to folding models, there are roll-out couches and sofas.
Roll-out couch-sofa
An additional sleeping place in the kitchen is very important for those living in small apartments, when there is nowhere to put guests who have stayed up late or visiting relatives.
And another advantage of folding models is the presence of drawers for storing things and linen. If the kitchen is decorated in accordance with the country style, then a solid wood couch with shaped armrests made of natural wood will undoubtedly fit into the interior. For a plastic kitchen set, a high-tech style product is suitable.
The classic narrow couch harmonizes perfectly with interiors in Provence, classic, and baroque styles. You can create comfortable upholstered furniture with your own hands if you have experience. In this case, the couch will fully correspond to the size of the space allocated to it in the kitchen and will add exclusivity to the design of the room.
After all, no one else will have such a product.
Read also: Features of a glass kitchen table
Source: https://mebeus.com/kak-vybrat-kushetku-so-spalnym-mestom-na-kuxnyu/
