8 tips for buying a kitchen corner

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Finally, the protracted renovation has been completed, the kitchen shines and pleases the eye with comfort and freshness. Such an idealistic picture is not destined to last forever; under the influence of temperature changes, moisture, pollution, grease and exposure to sunlight, the paints fade, fade, the walls become covered with initially imperceptible spots, and the furniture wears out.

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Renewing paint or wallpaper on the walls is easy and inexpensive, and wooden furniture elements stand the test of time, which cannot be said about the upholstery of the dining room, on which traces of spilled food, dirty hands, and wear are clearly visible. Reupholstering a kitchen corner with your own hands is a smart way out, giving you the opportunity to update the furniture and restore it to its lost attractiveness and luster without spending money on buying a new product.

Upholstery requirements

The upholstery fabric must be durable. This requirement is universal. But this is very important for kitchen furniture, since nowhere else in the apartment are there so many sharp objects.

Choose a material that does not require special care. For example, suede and velor look chic. But what happens to their coating after regular contact with water? But accidental contamination in the kitchen is not uncommon. And they will have to be cleaned constantly.

So the fabric should be easy to care for and waterproof. So that if something happens, you can easily wipe the stain away. It’s good if the material has dirt-repellent properties, then removing greasy marks will take a minimum of time.

As for colors, the choice depends on the preferences of the owners and the interior. In pursuit of beauty, do not forget that dirt will be very noticeable on light surfaces. Therefore, preference should be given to more practical shades and patterns. For example, patterned.

Price for the service (excluding consumables):

It is enough to perform a number of actions:

• Call our studio.
• Call a specialist to your home or to the desired facility.
• Measurements and consultation on materials.
• Free transportation of furniture to the studio.
• Work on the order (deadlines are strictly observed).
• Free delivery of the finished sofa to your location.

This requires minimal effort from the owner. The most difficult part is choosing the material to update the corner.

Popular upholstery materials

Many different fabrics are used for furniture upholstery. But not all of them can be used for the restoration of chairs, stools or kitchen corners. The main selection criterion is practicality.

Textile

Traditionally, it is believed that synthetic fabrics are more suitable for the kitchen. This is due to the fact that they are not afraid of fluctuations in temperature and humidity. Synthetics are also easy to clean and wash. Just remember about fire safety! The sofa should not be close to the stove!

The ideal option is microfiber. Although this fabric is thin, it is very durable and resistant to mechanical stress. The Teflon-coated surface is not afraid of moisture, so it can be washed. Buyers will be pleasantly surprised by the wide range of colors.

We also advise you to take a closer look at the flock. This non-woven material is incredibly durable. He is not afraid of the claws of pets or sharp knives. The fabric tolerates temperature changes well.

The surface is treated with a water-repellent composition, which prevents liquids from penetrating into the furniture. The flock is pleasant to touch, it is soft and velvety. The advantages include low cost. The downside is that it absorbs odors.

Faux leather

The skin needs a certain level of moisture, which must be stable. She also does not tolerate heat well. Yes, and cleaning from dirt can only be done with special means. All this makes natural upholstery unsuitable for use in the kitchen, or will require frequent repairs of leather furniture.

But if you are completely satisfied with the appearance of this material, then why not choose a coating that imitates leather? Eco-leather or Arpatek look no worse. But they are much more practical and durable. Faux leather is easy to clean and costs less.

Now you know what to look for when choosing upholstery for kitchen corners. Enjoy the shopping!

How much does it cost to restore a kitchen corner?

The cost of the service depends on the size of the structure, the amount of work, the quantity and quality of consumables used, and the type of furniture upholstery. The exact price for a specific product will be announced by the master after inspecting the object being restored and agreeing on all the details in this regard with the customer.

The main guideline in our activities is the quality and efficiency of our work, so anyone who wants to economically update their upholstered furniture takes advantage of our advantages:

• effective full or partial restoration;
• guarantee for work performed;
• free consultation on the selection of materials and spare parts;
• efficiency of action;
• availability of modern professional equipment and special tools;
• masters with professional education;
• minimum prices.

Restoration of kitchen corners and other types of furniture (chairs, armchairs, sofas) has been carried out by experienced craftsmen of our company for many years, so the quality of the work is guaranteed, and the result will pleasantly surprise you.

Which model of kitchen sofa to choose - varieties

Before choosing upholstered furniture, you need to find out what types of kitchen sofas there are. Among them are:

• solid;
• modular;
• bay windows.

The most popular type of kitchen corners is, of course, solid. The assortment includes both large and small models. You can individually choose the design of the furniture, as well as choose the size.

To avoid misunderstandings, measure the room and the place where you plan to place the kitchen corner.

Basically, one-piece sofas are intended for large rooms where there is absolutely no need to save space. They often delimit zones, and in the kitchen there is a special place for lunch. You can often see small one-piece sofas that fit perfectly into tiny kitchens.

This type of upholstered furniture has quite a few advantages:

• comfortable and practical in the kitchen;
• thanks to the transformation mechanism, you can get an additional sleeping bed, which is important in small apartments;
• there is free space inside the sofa, which appears as niches and drawers; You can hide bulky useful things in them that are rarely used in the kitchen.

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Less often they choose a modular sofa for the kitchen. Many people think that this is stationary furniture that can only take up space in the corner, saving space. This is absolutely not true, because you can experiment a lot with this look. For example, in a small studio apartment you can use a modular corner to divide the space into a kitchen and living room. Some part can be left at the table, and from the corner you can make a comfortable chair in front of the TV or a couch. If space allows, you can create a completely soft seat around the dining table. This option is relevant when a large company gathers.

The bay window type of sofa is quite stylish and exclusive. Its installation requires a specially designated place, which has non-standard parameters. That is why such furniture is made to order. You can design a sofa yourself by choosing the appropriate frame, material and upholstery color. Such furniture will look best in private houses or huge apartments. The advantages of this model: stylishness, exclusivity, practicality, ideal parameters that exactly fit your bay window.

Fabric upholstery in the kitchen corner

Do not limit yourself in the desire and ability to purchase a corner upholstered in fabric; there are a huge number of options that can replace any artificial leather and leather. Good fabric upholstery, due to its density, practicality and ability to repel water (slowly absorb, thanks to special impregnations and high-tech “Water Repellent” coatings), will allow you to easily remove moisture and dirt from its surface.

Fabric upholstery will give the corner a modern feel. Selecting fabric upholstery for a kitchen corner is quite simple; pay attention to the composition, density, ability to repel and absorb moisture, ability to withstand abrasion loads (as evidenced by a special characteristic of the fabric called the “Martindale test”), and resistance to sunlight.

The most suitable fabric upholstery for kitchen corners:

• Matting, micro-matting
• Flock
• Jacquard
• Chenille

What upholstery color to choose

When choosing the color of a corner without losing, it would be to fall into the general color scheme of the interior of your kitchen, starting from the color scheme of the coatings and facades of the kitchen furniture. By choosing the predominance of one or another color from the selected range, you can achieve various effects, dissolve, highlight a corner against the background of the interior, complement or even continue the interior. An unusual solution would be a combination of colors that are opposite in compatibility; this technique is used to achieve extraordinary visual effects; using it requires little design skills or is based on personal considerations and necessity. The most important! This should be exactly what you like! And in part it does not contradict the basic principles of colorism.

Nuances of choosing a design

It is not always possible to successfully order a kitchen corner from an online store based on photos and descriptions alone. It is better to see and try a piece of furniture in real life. When choosing, pay attention not only to appearance. Enjoy the strength of the structure and the comfort of the seats. Notice all the features: the height of the back and the width of the armrests, the softness and elasticity of the filler, the material of the upholstery and base. Ask the seller to tell you in as much detail as possible about all the models, compare the dimensions of the furniture set with the area of ​​your kitchen. Happy shopping!

"Leather and leatherette"

Leather has long been considered the best material for furniture upholstery, a sign of high income, elitism, and excellent taste. If your kitchen is decorated in a restrained modern style, then kitchen corners made of leatherette or leather, as in the photo below, will best continue the composition of straight lines and smooth furniture surfaces. The texture of leather also makes it an ideal hypoallergenic material - it does not accumulate dust and does not absorb odors, as textile upholstery does. Therefore, there is an undoubted reason for using it in the kitchen.

But what to prefer – genuine leather or its high-quality substitute? Your choice will depend not only on price; there are other nuances that need to be taken into account.

If you are planning to purchase a kitchen corner, we recommend that you first decide on the material for its upholstery. In recent years, furniture companies have most often used inexpensive and practical leatherette or vinyl leatherette with micro-perforation for this purpose. This material has fire resistance properties, is easy to wash and clean, and has a stylish design.

However, there are other options for stylish and affordable fabric upholstery. High-quality textile products based on synthetic fibers are durable, abrasion-resistant, and easy to clean. To increase the practicality of the material, manufacturers use special dust-, water- and dirt-repellent impregnation.