Kitchen corner, sizes, types of designs of a sofa and a table

A kitchen is a room in which all space must be properly organized. Important is not only an attractive interior, but also the correct zoning, providing high functionality. A convenient kitchenette, the dimensions of which are selected taking into account the dimensions of the room, will help to solve the question of the distribution of space. Today, such furniture is made in a variety of designs, has several types of equipment. Therefore, for any room, you can choose the perfect option for dining furniture.

Design Varieties

A kitchen corner is a set of furniture, the main part of which is a compact corner sofa and a dining table. It is supplemented by several chairs, stools or poufs. The sizes of kitchen corners are different, but in most cases they are created taking into account the principles of ergonomics and space saving.

By type of construction, this type of furniture is divided into left-side, right-side and universal. The first two options are characterized in that the sofas included in their configuration consist of one long and one attached section. The left-hand sofa has the shape of the letter G, the right-hand one is turned in the opposite direction, and looks like the number 7. Universal models consist of two equal sections in length.

Left side

Right side

Universal

Furniture set table can be:

square;
rectangular;
oval;
round.

On sale you can find models without a dining place. However, the corners with the table do not need to be understaffed, so they are very successful. The design may presuppose the availability of storage space in the pallet of the sofa, in addition, the upholstered furniture itself can be folding, transforming into a berth. There are different tables. They can be equipped with shelves or drawer storage boxes. Sometimes a set includes wall shelves or cupboards for dishes and kitchen utensils.

Square table

Rectangular

Oval

Round

Without table

Size options

A variety of sizes of ready-made sets is one of the advantages of upholstered furniture for dining rooms. There are extremely compact options. In large rooms, corners with advanced functionality are sometimes used. But more often standard-sized kits are installed.

Standard

The minimum standard size of the sides is 150 by 110 cm. For spacious rooms, choose the overall dimensions of the kitchen corner with a table. The maximum standard is 200 by 140 cm. The most optimal are headsets of 160 by 110 sizes. The entire height with the backs is usually from 80 to 100 cm.

For a sofa and chairs located in the dining area, height from floor to seat is of particular importance. In standard models, it reaches 50 cm. Seat depth should be:

not less than 45 cm;
no more than 70 cm.

The correct parameters for this part of the sofa and chairs are necessary in order to make the dining area as comfortable as possible.

The corner from the sofa and the table will occupy a rectangular section corresponding to the sides of the sofa. If chairs are still included in the package, this space is increased by about half a meter from the table into the depths of the kitchen.

Before deciding on a particular model of standard size, you need to study the drawing with all the measurements and compare them with the dimensions of the kitchen. If the width of the furniture is only a few centimeters more than the space allocated for it, it will be impossible to establish it.

Optimal

Minimum

Maximum

For a small kitchen

In a small room, you can put a kit that has non-standard minimum dimensions. In order for the sofa to retain its functionality and be able to accommodate a family of several people at the table, it must be at least 100 per 100 cm in parameters. A more convenient option is 110 by 110 cm. The dimensions of the kitchen corners for a small kitchen can be even more modest. But they are not suitable for family dinners. It is rather an option for quick breakfasts for 2 or 3 people.

A small set for a small kitchen must be positioned correctly. It is better to put it near the far wall so that it does not block the passage and does not interfere with the placement of the working area of the kitchen. It is advisable to choose furniture with rounded corners in order to avoid injury from the sharp elements of the sofa, table and chairs, which often happens in tight spaces.

A small kitchen can be equipped with a compact soft corner with a direct, rather than a corner sofa. However, he may not have a back. It can be replaced with a soft panel mounted on the wall. Furniture of such structures takes up much less space than conventional models, but in terms of convenience it is not inferior to them.

With a berth

The corner to the kitchen with a place to sleep is not compact. But it expands the functionality of the entire room. The berth can be single or double. When choosing furniture of this type, it is necessary to take into account the parameters of the sofa when unfolded. The size of the berth should be at least 180 x 60 cm. The width of the double option should start from 120 cm.

In the kitchen of a small apartment, most likely, with the sofa spread out, there will be no room for a table. Therefore, choosing a headset with a berth, it is advisable to make sure that the table has a transformable design. Chairs are also better to have folding.

The minimum dimensions of furniture for a dining room with a berth are 191 x 78 x 116 cm.

Single

Double

What to do if the standard corner does not fit

If the dining room is too small or, conversely, very spacious, it can be furnished with custom-made furniture. For example, a corner in the kitchen of a large private house may have increased parameters, a set of additional seats. For miniature rooms, compact corners with folding tables are often ordered.

The advantage of an individual order is that it allows you to install a headset of the required area and equip a non-standard kitchen with the highest quality, so that it turns out to be convenient, functional and beautiful.