What style to choose a sofa for the kitchen?

The kitchen area has long since expanded the boundaries of its original functionality. Today it is not only a room for preparing food, but also a territory for recreation and receiving guests. The presence of upholstered furniture in the kitchen enhances the possibilities of use. A sofa is a fairly large piece of furniture that affects the overall harmony of the stylistic solution, therefore, its choice must be approached very responsibly.

For the classics, the first place is always the compositional center, around which all other objects are arranged. A wooden sofa of considerable size with a beautiful texture and carved decor can easily act as a central element of a kitchen if its area is of sufficient size. A kitchen sofa with leather or textile upholstery decorated with discreet ornaments will look beautiful.

Today it is one of the most popular styles for decorating pieces of furniture. It is better to choose the color of the sofa light, as close as possible to the natural shade. The best solution is a Provence-style sofa made of natural wood. If the base materials are MDF or MDF, then their color scheme should vary in the range: oak, chestnut, maple, walnut. The design features of the Provence style sofa are as follows:

• original device of legs (can combine metal and wooden elements);
• decor with carvings (on the sides and on the back).

A distinctive feature of the style is the presence of a large number of pillows. They can be both on the sofa itself and on the floor near it. The textile design of the furniture object should overlap in color with similar objects in the interior of the room and with pillows. Ideally, if all the textile elements in the room are made of the same type of fabric.

The modern design of the room allows you to choose a sofa of the most non-standard shapes, up to samples with numerous bends. The material of the upholstery is not of fundamental importance, the main thing is that it has a beautiful texture and practicality in use. It is better to choose a monochromatic upholstery, which is in harmony with the color scheme with curtains and other components of the room design. Rich painted material for sofa upholstery in this style will be inappropriate. It is better to choose light shades of furniture in order to create coziness in the room.

For furniture made according to the laws of this style direction, "winter" tones (all shades of white) and natural materials are characteristic. And although the Scandinavian style is associated with minimalistic design in decoration, the main requirement - to provide comfort in the room - must be observed without fail. A Scandinavian-style sofa upholstered in leather will look very nice and harmonious in the kitchen area. As a bright "northern" accent, you can decorate the sofa with a woolen blanket.Models with increased functionality - built-in sections of various configurations will fit well into the kitchen area.

This area is characterized by a large open space, not divided by any walls or partitions, so a large sofa for a significant number of guests is suitable for such a room. The same furniture object can be used both for its intended purpose and as a small demarcation between the hall and the kitchen area. To better match the style, it is recommended to choose a sofa with leather upholstery. Antique options are appreciated. The presence of scuffs on the upholstery will also bring this piece of furniture closer to the requirements of authenticity for this direction.

This style assumes the presence of furniture of unusual shapes: corner sofas with bends, like a bench, and others. It is better to choose upholstery to match the leather, and the rest of the sofa should be glossy. Contrasts are characteristic of this style direction, so upholstered furniture can be chosen in white, black, gray or chestnut.

The sofa, decorated according to the canons of this style, will bring coziness and notes of romance into the interior. This attribute of furniture should look as if it has been carefully passed down from generation to generation, that is, it should have scuffs on the armrests and upholstery. By the way, the latter can be made from both textiles and leather. It is better to choose colors in pastel colors: white, golden, cream. If you want a brighter shade, you can choose lilac.

How to make a corner sofa for the kitchen with your own hands, see the video below.