Kitchen corners for small kitchens

What if there is a small kitchen in your apartment? For example, 6 square meters. How to place furniture? In addition to the working area, which includes a stove, a work table, a sink, I want to place both chairs and a dining table.

In modern buildings, a small kitchen is almost never found. But there are still houses built during the Soviet era, during the period of mass standard construction. And in most of these houses the kitchens are small. Therefore, kitchen small corners for a long time will be relevant.

The kitchen corner was invented especially for small kitchens, so common in Soviet homes. Kitchen corners for small kitchens consist of a small table and a narrow corner sofa. On this sofa, more like a bench, can sit at the same time 3-4 people of medium build. The seats of the sofa recline, and the niches are used to store loose products or kitchen utensils.

Kitchen corners for small kitchens can be found in any furniture store class "economy". They occupy the corner space of the kitchen. This arrangement makes it possible to use the smallest area of the room as much as possible.

Kitchen corners for small kitchens are not always cheap. Yes, you can always find a cheap model of chipboards. But in the stores there are more expensive models made of wood. You can find options with a finish of metal or artificial stone.

The table for the kitchen corner can be of different shapes. Most often you can find oval or rectangular tables. Also there are square tables with reclining table tops.

In addition to the sofa and table, the kit often includes small stools or benches.

For the upholstery of sofas, practical materials are used that are easy to clean and do not fade. This is an artificial leather, a tapestry or a flock.

Kitchen corners for small kitchens can be made to order. Then you can accurately choose the size of the corner, the color of the upholstery, determine which drawers and shelves you need.

The most popular size of the kitchen corner is 1500х1000 mm and 1200х1200 mm. In turn, the kitchen table can be 600x800 mm or round with a diameter of 80 cm.

Cheap kitchen corners are made of the simplest materials - it is wood chipboard and imitation leather for upholstery. But do not think that this affects the quality. Thanks to modern production technologies, even cheap kitchen corners are manufactured in compliance with quality standards and can last for many years.

And now about what you need to know about the materials that are needed for making kitchen sofas. The most practical are synthetic fiber fabrics. Modern synthetic fabrics do not cause allergies, let in air (that is, breathe), are well suited for cleaning. Special impregnation repels dirt and water. After wet cleaning, the fabric does not fade, does not shrink, does not stretch.

Take care of mixed tissues. Materials with the addition of cotton can fade. If the fabric is substandard, it will change shape and become electrified. Therefore, ask for a certificate for the materials used, this will protect you from counterfeits.

Do not use foam rubber for packing. Of course, this is the cheapest material, however it absorbs dust and dirt. In case of fire, foam rubber emits toxic gases. For packing it is better to use polyurethane foam. It is similar in consumer properties to foam rubber, but lacks its disadvantages. Also polyurethane foam does not lose form, has good moisture exchange, is environmentally safe.

To avoid deformation of the seat with constant use, pay attention to the rigidity of the filler. Choose a filler with a guaranteed service life of 8-10 years. Also, the sofa seats can be equipped with spring blocks. They last longer.