Despite the fact that the kitchen in our apartments are not distinguished by large size, we still tried to make this room as comfortable as possible. One of the most common ways to make a room more comfortable is to install kitchenette. Previously, this piece of furniture used for family could comfortably sit at the dining table. Now, designers offer a variety of models of kitchen corners with a sleeping place, which allow guests to comfortably position the left you at night. In this article we will discuss the benefits of this type of furniture, how they work, what are the criteria to choose, how much are popular models.
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- 1 Features and Benefits kitchenette, sofa-bed in
- 2 Device kitchen: design, materials, padding, size and bonuses
- 2.1 Materials and construction of kitchen sofas housing
- 2.2 Upholstery
- 2.3 Mechanisms kitchenette in bed
- 2.3.1 transformation "dolphin" system
- 2.3.2 Pull-out system "French clamshell"
- 2.4 Section storage
- 2.5 Dimensions of kitchen corners with sleeping
- 3 How to choose the kitchen sofa sleeper - expert advice
- 4 Review of popular models folding kitchen area with sleeper
- 5 How to make your own hands kitchenette with sleeping
- 6 A few words in conclusion
Features and Benefits kitchenette, sofa-bed in
In the kitchen sofas There are advantages and disadvantages. The most important advantage is the compactness. Cooking Area, as the name implies, it is generally set to an angle that allows better use of the available space. With folding sofa can be divided into two zones, the kitchen - cooking and relaxing.
Also, the current models of kitchen corners equipped with folding seats, drawers storage different things, as well as a sleeping place. Manufacturers of upholstered furniture offer a large number of models that can fit in almost any kitchen interier. Dimensions of kitchen corners allows you to comfortably accommodate 3-5 people on them.
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Variants, soft corners and sofas in the kitchen design, the pros and cons, recommendations for selection, step by step process of manufacturing and expert advice - read the publication.
Device kitchen: design, materials, padding, size and bonuses
Kitchen corners have a very different design. Sofas for the kitchen consist of side walls, seats and backrests, boxes and decorative elements. they also differ in size, design, housing material and upholstery. We consider these points in more detail.
Materials and construction of kitchen sofas housing
For the manufacture of shells, the basis for the seats and backs, legs, drawers and decorative elements can be used wood, chipboard, OBS-plate or thick plywood. by design corner sofas They can represent:
- soft benches on legs;
- Seat with drawers for storage;
- kitchen corners with beds (retractable, folding or with the mechanism of transformation).
Kitchen sofa consists of three sections: 2-3 straight element and one or two corners.
Upholstery
use foam and polyurethane foam and upholstery for the manufacture of soft elements - Faux leather, skin and textiles. Leather is used more often, especially for kitchen furniture. Artificial skin is stretched well, which is important for the upholstery does not absorb moisture and odors. Also kozhzama advantage is that it is easy to clean in case of pollution, such as the kitchen is not uncommon.
The next most popular upholstery material is flock. He is quite soft and durable. In addition, in the flock can optionally apply the original patterns and make the design unique kitchen corner. Popular upholstery fabrics and chenille, which looks very exquisite and expensive.
Comment
Irina Rosenstein
Designer studio "Cozy Home"
"Professionals recommend Upholstery upholstered furniture kitchen to use materials that are resistant to various types of damage. Exotic and expensive materials are best left for the bedrooms and living rooms. "
Mechanisms kitchenette in bed
There are several ways of transforming a kitchen corner berth: withdrawable, hinge or by means of special mechanisms. The most popular tools for converting - "Dolphin" and "French clamshell". Consider these options.
transformation "dolphin" system
Among the manufacturers of upholstered furniture, the most popular system is the transformation of "dolphin" from the simplicity of the design. Sofa with such a mechanism consists of three parts: the back, the seat, where you can sit all the time, and the sliding part, which can be pulled out or hide inside if necessary. For conversion into a sleeper just pull the slide over and gently pull it up.
Dignity "dolphin" system is the ease of use of the design and even unfolded the sofa with such a mechanism does not take up much space. Besides kitchen is complemented by a spacious drawer for storage of various items. Such furniture - a perfect solution for small apartments.
Pull-out system "French clamshell"
Kitchenette with a system of transforming the "French clamshell" is another popular option for small kitchens. Settee with this structure consists of three soft-sections which are stacked on each other and are hidden in the frame. In order to expand the bed, it is necessary to pull the upper part of the transformation mechanism. As a result, cot straightened and converted into a comfortable bed. The main advantage with this construction of the sofa - compactness.
Section storage
Kitchen corners are also divided into design with storage systems and without them. Models that are not provided compartments or boxes for different things, are less popular in the market and are in demand mainly in the minimalist. The storage system in the kitchen sofas can be of two types: built-in drawers and compartments. Drawers - the most convenient way of handling things, because they can be easily opened without raising the seat, and therefore do not disturb others. However, in order to be able to use this storage system will require additional space.
Models soft corner for the kitchen with built-in compartments are the most common. Storage space is quite roomy, but in order to take advantage of them, you need to raise the seat, which is an advantage and a disadvantage. The advantage - no need extra space to open the drawer, and the lack of - to use the compartment, it is necessary to disturb the person sitting at the moment in the seat.
Dimensions of kitchen corners with sleeping
Corner sofa for kitchen should be of such size that it could to accommodate all family members, and thus the movement of people does not hurt anything. For small spaces better to choose a compact model with built-in transformer bays. For typical kitchen manufacturers produce corners with average sizes in the range of 1000 × 1500 mm.
Before you buy a sofa to the kitchen, you need to measure the room, set on the basis of these data to make their choice. If the store you could not find a suitable model, it is always possible to appeal to a specialized company that will do the kitchen area with a sleeper to order.
How to choose the kitchen sofa sleeper - expert advice
Subsequently to be disappointed in their purchase, to the choice of kitchen area with sleeping should be approached very seriously. We offer criteria that should be considered when buying a soft sofa Kitchen:
- size of the room.
- Functions that set I must perform.
- interior style.
- The account in the selection of the contrast.
- Adequate room size.
- carcass quality.
- Durability of materials for upholstery.
- The possibility of wet cleaning.
- Price and manufacturers.
We suggest you familiarize yourself with the 'video kitchen corners with sleeping.
Review of popular models folding kitchen area with sleeper
Deciding to buy a kitchen sofa sleeper, it is necessary to review the large number of furniture catalogs. Manufacturers offer a lot of variety of models, which, of course, difficult choices, but allows you to buy furniture that is right for your interior. Please find the most popular models of kitchen corners.
| Model / Image | Model / Brief Description | Main characteristics | The average cost, rubles. (As of May 2018) |
 | Kitchen Area Sleeper "Austin" allows you to organize a comfortable dining area, and the presence of side-sliding section allows you to increase the number of seats. This model has a roomy compartment for storage and sleeping space. |
| 21 000 |
 | Multifunctional and comfortable sofa that can be used in the living room or kitchen. If necessary, it can be transformed into a comfortable bed, which easily accommodate 2 people. There are boxes for storage. |
| 16 000 |
 | Kitchenette "Tokyo" sleeper will create comfort in the apartment, a country house or cottage. On it can easily accommodate 3-4 people, and if necessary, the sofa can be transformed into a comfortable bed. In every corner of the module has a roomy storage box. |
| 22 000 |
 | Functional and modern kitchen area, which is suitable to virtually any interior design. If necessary, it can be arranged sleeper. Available there is a spacious storage compartments. |
| 16 500 |
 | Kitchen Area Sleeper "Lego" - the perfect solution if you often visit and stay overnight. Corner sofa can be easily transformed into a bed for two people. Under the bunk is a spacious linen box, and there is one more compartment storage. |
| 19 000 |
 | Modern and comfortable furniture for the kitchen, which can quickly be transformed into a comfortable bed. The design of the two compartments is provided for storage and bed linen. |
| 20 500 |
 | Kitchen Area Sleeper "Laguna 2" perfectly fit into any interior. The design provides a box for storing different things. The sofa can be easily transformed into a comfortable bed. |
| 16 500 |
 | User-friendly, multi-functional sofa for the kitchen, which can quickly turn into a comfortable bed. There is a box for storage. |
| 20 600 |
Price kitchenette sleeper determined by the manufacturer, the material and the mechanism of transformation. Furniture made to order, sometimes is cheaper than the products of the famous brand.
How to make your own hands kitchenette with sleeping
You can buy inexpensive kitchen area with sleeping, relying on the fact that the manufacturer will offer, or to make his own hands. Many people prefer to do their own kitchen area for several reasons: cost savings, you get exactly what you want and, finally, just like tinkering something with their own hands. Consider how to make a corner sofa with a sleeping place for the kitchen. So we need.
Materials and components
- chipboard and Particleboard;
- polyurethane;
- upholstery fabric or leatherette;
- pens;
- transformation system;
- fasteners;
- Furniture hinge;
- legs and casters;
- furniture staples.
Tool
- electric drill;
- screwdriver;
- Furniture skobomet or stapler;
- hammer;
- square;
- set of screwdrivers and bits.
The first thing to do a sketch detailing and a kitchenette. We have already mentioned in the pages of our online magazine about furniture program PRO100 and Catting. All this can be done using these programs or on the notebook sheet in the old way. If you decide to use the old method, one cell will be equal to 100 mm. Also, not forgetting to take into account the material thickness.
| Illustration | Description of the action |
 | To start doing detailed detailing:
We order the material and cut in a specialized workshop. After receiving the finished parts, you can begin to build. |
 | Putting box large sofa, as shown in the figure. After the frame is made, it is necessary to fasten the rear wall. |
 | Making the seat and backrest. For this we use polished Particleboard, Polyurethane foam and upholstery fabrics. After that fasten them to the box and the rear wall. |
 | It looks like a big box sofa complete with seat and back. Soft elements fasten to the rear wall and the frame with screws. In the same way, and collect a small sofa. |
 | After assembly of ducts and their connections to each other is obtained such result. |
 | On hinges fasten hinged facade small sofa. |
 | Putting box for bed, which will also serve as a storage compartment for storing items or bedding. |
 | Here is the area without bed. |
 | Fasten the sleeper to the selected transformation mechanism (here, suitable "dolphin"). And sets the pen. |
 | Here is the kitchen, fully assembled by hand. |
We offer watch a video, which shows the processes occurring in the production of any model of the sofa kitchen:
A few words in conclusion
Kitchenette with sleeping not only with the comfort of the whole family to dine at the dinner table or sit with friends in the close company. If necessary, you can leave the night was late guest put to sleep on his comfortable corner couch in the kitchen. We hope our article will help you when choosing a kitchen corner with sleeping, or if you decide to do it yourself. If you have any questions or suggestions, you can announce them in the comments, and our experts will answer you.
