Sofa in the interior of the kitchen-living room

Do you want to competently decorate your apartment? Then you are at. Our article will tell you in detail about all the nuances, features of design art.

When choosing a sofa, you need to take into account the ratio of its dimensions to the dimensions of the room, ease of use, reliability and appearance

The decorated kitchen is a living room with a sofa, a photo of a collection that you will find more than once in the course of reading, is able to repeatedly transform the interior. Pay attention to the little things. They are able to work miracles.

Design options: photo selection

Studio apartments are a modern trend in the internal layout of living space. This style came from the west, but also began to be used everywhere in the east.

The kitchen and the living room are essentially different premises for their purpose, combined into a common space. Therefore, when furnishing them, you must adhere to certain rules

There are several important features when organizing the design of the kitchen-living room. Get to know them better:

1. Visual zoning. This technique contributes to the differentiation of different rooms without the use of walls, artificial partitions. Convenience is maintained at altitude.
2. Single space. The exact opposite of the previous paragraph. Here you can cook, watch your favorite TV show.
3. The unity of style. One specific type of design is selected, which corresponds to both combined rooms.
4. Duality of styles. In this case, the kitchen "dresses up" in a different tone from the living room. A zoning effect is created without using clear boundaries.
5. Architectural demarcation. This method determines the presence of several architectural layouts. For example, partial installation of walls (parts of walls), arches, glass partitions.
6. Furniture zoning. From the name it is clear that a sofa will be used as a delimiter. This is a convenient solution: there is where to relax.

Furnishing a living room kitchen with a sofa is a creative process. No strict laws to follow. Imagine. Compares the disparate. Take a chance. Then you get truly unique design solutions.

Compact yellow sofa in the industrial-style kitchen-living room

Sofa with a carriage screed in a classic kitchen-living room

Minimalist kitchen-living room with a rectangular modular sofa

Kitchen living room with sofa

Good when spacious. There is a place for the installation of roomy, overall furniture. But often the square is not enough even to accommodate a small sofa. Then you have to smash your head.

A straight sofa can comfortably sit along a wall that is free of the kitchen unit

If the size of your kitchen-living room is not more than 10 square meters - you will have to think carefully. A roomy sofa is a good thing, but not always appropriate. Here are the cases in which you cannot do without it:

• The apartment is one-room, and it is necessary to place family members somewhere. In this case, pick up a medium-sized folding sofa. Look for a middle ground.
• Often guests come. For the organization of spiritual gatherings, the presence of comfortable, roomy upholstered furniture is an important factor.
• Distant relatives are used to staying with you for the night. In this case, the presence of a spacious folding sofa is a must.

When the kitchen with a 10-sq. Sofa is correctly equipped, there is no need for an urgent purchase of a bed in the bedroom.And with a home cinema, such an element of furniture will give comfort, luxury, and will allow you to watch your favorite movie without leaving your home.

The corner sofa is more spacious, often equipped with a berth and storage boxes

How to choose a sofa

When the kitchen with a berth of 10 sq m hallway, it is important to correctly choose the sofa. In furniture stores there are a lot of varieties for:

• construction;
• frame material;
• form;
• folding mechanism;
• upholstery material;
• aesthetic qualities;
• the composition of the filler;
• decorative finishes.

Types of transformation of kitchen sofas

We will not dwell on each item in detail. We highlight only some popular varieties of forms that are suitable for such a room as a kitchen-living room.

1. Dolphin. The biggest model. It is made with a folding mechanism. Holds up to 8 people in a sitting position. When unfolded, two people can freely relax.
   

   A sofa with this folding mechanism is perhaps the best option for a kitchen with a berth.

2. Accordion. Also folds out. In capacity differs from the previous one in a smaller direction.
   

   A good option in terms of a comfortable berth, but for folding it requires a lot of space in front of you

3. Click-gag. Popular model. Has a folding mechanism, but is not too roomy.
   

   The best choice if you need a sofa that will be laid out daily

4. Book. The most common type. It is an average size option.
   

   The standard “book” is suitable if the “bed” is exclusively a guest and will not often fold out

5. French clamshell. In another way, this type is called sedaflex. Very fashionable sofa where you can sleep.
   

   Best suited for a small kitchen, as it takes up a minimum of space when folded

With a compact arrangement of the rest of the furniture in the kitchen-living room, you can buy a dolphin. The main thing is not to overdo it with the choice of dimensions.

Where to put the sofa?

It is advisable to install a sofa on the imaginary border between the kitchen and the living room. This is the most common interior arrangement found in studio apartments.

In this case, the sofa is often combined with a bar counter.

But often you want variety. For example, a kitchen with a sofa and a TV. Such a decision will require the placement of upholstered furniture, a sofa in particular, opposite the TV. The main thing is to do it right.
Upholstered furniture should not be placed near a gas or electric stove. This will protect against possible contamination of the upholstery with splashes of grease, as well as from possible fire.

In this kitchen-living room, the space is divided into a working area and a place to relax, and the sofa is located at the maximum distance from the main sources of pollution

It is unacceptable to place the sofa also near the sink, dishwasher, and other household appliances that may splatter the upholstery. The best place is the opposite wall from the kitchen. If the TV is mounted on the kitchen part, then you can install a sofa opposite.

The most practical and durable upholstery for a kitchen sofa will be genuine leather, but it costs a lot.

Fabric upholstered sofa is best covered with a cover that is easy to remove and wash.

It is also very beautiful, cozy, if you place upholstered furniture in the dining area. At the same time, it is more advisable to place the TV in an accessible vicinity. Then you can dine in a warm family circle, while watching news, TV shows or movies.

A small sofa in the dining area is the standard solution for a modest room

How to decorate a sofa zone?

If the sofa is located near the wall, on the last hang a picture with a landscape, family photos in beautiful frames and passe-partout. Designer cushions look great on which the surface of the upholstery fits. Pick up different tones of soft pads.The presence of patterns, still lifes, portraits is welcome.

The decor should match the style of the interior of the kitchen-living room. For example, posters or posters would be appropriate in a loft.

In a modern interior, modular paintings are often used for wall decor over a sofa.

The wall above the sofa can be decorated with a collection of family photos

Place small pedestals near the armrests. On them, install photos in frames on the stand. Great green plants look great, which are also placed near the armrests. High stems will create coziness and freshness.

A worthy decoration of a sofa group can be a beautiful coffee table

Design example

Consider the design of a bright kitchen-living room. The flooring is made of laminate, parquet or parquet. In the kitchen area you can make an insert of ceramic tiles. This will protect the coating from exposure to excess moisture. Color - light beige.

Tiles on the floor in front of the headset will divide the room into functional zones

In the dining area, lay a gray carpet. But select upholstered furniture beige and gray. It will turn out interesting to combine two elements in one - a floor covering and a carpet. Place cushions in bright orange on the surface of the sofa. This will be a great accent.

Bright pillows will decorate the interior of the kitchen-living room and make it more attractive

Paste the walls with light gray or bluish wallpaper. Paint also works. Similarly trim the ceiling. Be sure to get a large-format picture with abstract images and outlines. For orange pillows - the picture must have this color.

Part of the wall in the sofa area can be painted bright orange

Complete the design with orange elements. On the shelves, install vases, jugs, flower pots with yellow flowering plants. Kitchen set pick two-tone. Black and gray are a good solution.

Video: examples of a sofa in a small kitchen

Photo: sofa in the interior of the kitchen-living room