7 Stylish Kitchen Sofa Ideas
A sofa might not be the first thing that comes to mind when designing a kitchen - but stay with us. Introducing seating to your kitchen can give the space a wonderfully convivial warmth. This is especially effective when entertaining, bringing the action to you while you make final preparations in the kitchen. This approach also works wonders for parents who prefer to keep an eye on homework time while cooking dinner.
Sofas can serve a functional purpose in open-plan environments as well, helping to define distinct zones within the grander scheme. An open kitchen has graduated from an interior design trend to a natural feature of the home, making it more important than ever to get creative about introducing structure to the space. To spark inspiration, we’ve pulled together a few of our favourite kitchen sofa ideas here…
1. Small sofa ideas for kitchens
If you’re working with a more compact kitchen, it’s best to opt for a smaller sofa to ensure you maintain a sense of flow through the space and avoid dominating the room with disproportionate furniture. As far a placement, consider whether there might be some underused areas of the kitchen that could be maximised. For example, a cosy alcove can make a wonderful home for a sofa. If your kitchen takes on a more classic rectangular format, it often works well to place a sofa along a wall to create an inviting interlude.
2. Choose Durable Fabrics
The right fabric choice is imperative when it comes to a high-traffic area that’s prone to spills and food stains. Something water-resistant, wipeable with a very high rub count is ideal; our House Weave fabrics, or Aquaclean Chenille, are our most affordable and sensible choices for a kitchen sofa.
It’s especially important to consider your choice of fabric on a kitchen sofa. We’re only human and it’s easy to create a bit of a mess in the kitchen. So, opt for a material that’s water-resistant, wipeable, and has a very high rub count. Our House Weave fabrics, or Aquaclean Chenille are our most affordable and sensible choices for a kitchen sofa.
3. Small corner sofa
You can easily transform a kitchen corner into an inviting nook with a small corner sofa. Many think to install a built-in bench or a corner unit, but they don’t tend to be the most comfortable solutions. To really create a sense of place and encourage people to make good use of the space, go for a corner sofa instead.
4. Removable cover sofas
Kitchen sofas are prone to spillage, so it’s a good idea to consider a removable cover. If anything should go wrong, you can simply slip the cover off and send it away for professional cleaning. We also offer Staingard, to ensure you’re always looked after in the case of a mishap.
5. Blanket Boxes/Storage Bench
If your kitchen takes on a narrower or more compact format, it can be difficult to comfortably fit a sofa in. What does work well, however, is a blanket box. Ours have the added benefit of top padding, creating a comfortable perch. Plus, you’ll have some bonus storage, which always comes in handy.
6. Sofas on high legs
Kitchens come with their fair share of spillage - and it often ends up on the floor eventually. So, it can be an enormous help having an elevated sofa that allows you to easily clean up any mystery mess that’s made its way underneath. Best to leave it to the vacuum and avoid getting too involved…
7. Large corner sofas
If you’re blessed with a spacious kitchen, why not make use of it? Try placing a large corner sofa to create an area for people to relax and keep you company while you whip up your next culinary masterpiece.
