Do-it-yourself sofa in the kitchen: we decide on the design (straight or angular), the manufacturing process, drawings and diagrams, assembly, decor

The need to make your own sofa for the kitchen with your own hands arises in the absence of suitable models on the market or the size of your furniture is non-standard. If you are ready for high financial costs, then call a specialist. But if you spend as little as possible, it’s better to make it yourself..

Modern kitchen interior with red sofa.

First of all, you need to choose a design:

Straight sofa – has a simple structure of a solid frame, partially or fully upholstered. Variations are possible with or without armrests, niches and additional shelves. Folding upholstered furniture will allow you to get additional seats at any time.
Corner sofa – it is used in most cases. Since it can be installed in hard-to-reach places, it saves space. You can use the legs made of wood or metal, or you can remove the legs and get a niche under the seat. A sofa with soft inserts will come out cheaper, and a fully upholstered one looks more comfortable and richer..

Design of a straight sofa to the kitchen.

Features of kitchen corner sofas

The main feature is its shape. The sofa includes 3 parts: short, longer, curved in the form of a part of a circle. Some sofas are made up of 2 or 4 modular pieces. They include additional ottomans and tables. Functionality depends on optional equipment. There may be places under the seat, shelves in the armrest, drawers.

Sleeper sofa converts the kitchen into an additional bedroom.

You can use curved armrests or backrests or play with the depth of the seat.

Sleeper sofa

The main purpose of the sofa in the kitchen is for comfortable seating. In such a product, the depth is about 50 cm, which will not allow you to lie down on it. To solve the problem, corner sofas are equipped with a transformation function for using a berth. The main characteristic will be the mechanism itself:

The book is the most common, has a folding back.
Accordion – for compact sofas. No additional space behind the backrest is required. Includes two stages: extending the seat, folding the backrest into the formed niche.
Roll-out is the simplest. Unfolds the lower block, thereby expanding the soft area.
Click-gag – allows you to lower the sides as well, so the size is much smaller than the standard.
Dolphin – creates a sleeping place by pulling the bottom block.

Corner sofa design dolphin in the kitchen.

When choosing a design, pay special attention to the strength of the fasteners and the quality of the mechanism itself, otherwise your sofa will not last long.

Custom size sofa for kitchen

Everyone can have a situation when a standard corner purchased from the manufacturer cannot climb into the kitchen. An order according to your size will help here, but such a purchase will also have a high cost..

The sofa in the kitchen can be made with your own hands from different materials.

If you are not ready to bear the increased costs for a non-standard piece of furniture, then you will have to make a kitchen corner yourself. The creation of an original sofa should be approached with intelligence and patience..

With storage box

Do not forget about the possibility of additional space when making a corner sofa with your own hands. This storage box can be used to store kitchen utensils. It is only necessary to make a special cavity in the body of your corner and build in there a sliding mechanism that will control a spacious drawer. The seats can be additionally raised, gaining access to the interior spaces of the sofa.

Sofa in the kitchen with storage boxes.

We make a sofa in the kitchen with our own hands

The main thing is not to exaggerate the complexity of the assembly. Before you make a sofa for the kitchen with your own hands, you need to study all the rules and recommendations. There are many options, including long term use and wear threshold. The main plus in our own production is the reasonable price of the finished product, which fully meets your special desires..

Before you start making a sofa, you need to draw up a clear project of future furniture..

Preparatory stage

First, we choose the design and functionality of the sofa under construction. If you have never made furniture yourself from the beginning before, then immediately making a complex model that includes many elements is not worth it. Preference should be given to comfortable and standard furniture..

An obligatory component of a sofa is a frame or frame. It is the internal skeleton that gives shape and rigidity to the entire structure. Legs or a retractable mechanism are used for support, all this can be purchased at furniture fittings stores. If you need a new storage space, then we make folding seats, and below – boxes. It is also necessary to decide how soft or hard the future sofa will be..

At the planning stage, it is important to resolve the issue with dimensions, otherwise you can overload the space. And also choose the shape of the sofa depending on the location and size of the kitchen: straight or corner.

Deciding on the design and construction

To begin with, we decide on the design of the sofa: stationary or sliding. The first one is easier to install and is perfect for beginners. The sliding structure is costly to manufacture, but it is very presentable. Using diagrams and recommendations, it is quite possible to make it yourself. If your dining table is wooden, then the base and handrails of the corner should also be made of a similar material. The original upholstery will create a unique, interesting piece. The cushioning material is selected from artificial leather or microfiber. Properly selected filling will give the seats maximum softness.

Drawings and diagrams

We start by creating a project. We analyze the shape of the end, finished product, parts with upholstery.

We use the following instruction:

we determine the location of the future corner;
we remove the dimensions;
we draw up a drawing and an assembly diagram.

Drawing of a corner kitchen sofa.

We take the following rules as a basis:

The size of the width of the walls (the width of both walls is folded minus 50 cm – this is the depth of the seat). Calculations will be needed to select the size of the connecting part.
Choosing the size of the back and seat.
The lower body is angled for the best leg position. The front will be slightly larger than the back.
The width of the main parts of the corner will be smaller due to the thickness of the material used..

According to all the data, the size of all parts, the amount of material and accessories are calculated. A drawing is drawn for each individual element.

Materials used

We choose the material depending on the model, finances and the type of the finished product. Wooden sofas are more expensive and wood processing requires certain skills. For a more budgetary option, we choose the following materials:

Plywood or chipboard sheets.
For the frame and lintels, wooden beams.
Upholstery.
For soft parts filler (synthetic winterizer, foam rubber).
Moving mechanisms and fittings.

The use of expensive materials will extend the life of the future sofa..

Frame

With the help of patterns, side parts are made, in accordance with the drawing, the timber is cut into pieces. In the designated places, bars are attached between the armrests: 2 in the lower part is the base of the frame and the bottom of the box, 1 is in the upper part of the back. The frame is strengthened with inserts located in the middle. Everything is pulled together with self-tapping screws.

Corner sofa body.

Upholstery

Main characteristics: high degree of resistance to wear, does not absorb moisture and odor, easy to clean.

Leather will be a luxurious material, but the price is very high. Consider budget options:

Velor – beautiful.
Cotton – natural.
Microfiber – durable.
Jacquard – dense
Tapestry – natural.
Chenille – easy to clean.

Filling

The work is done in several stages..

Cut out blanks, fix with special glue.
The fabric is placed face down. A piece of furniture is placed on top.
Press and pull the upholstery, fix with staples using a furniture stapler.
To hide the uneven edges of the fabric, a fiberboard panel is placed on top.

You shouldn’t save on upholstery and filling material.

Required tools:

Wood saw or jigsaw.
Ruler, pencil, scissors, tape measure.
Electric drill or screwdriver.
Grinder or sandpaper.
Furniture stapler.

Manufacturing process:

Make a frame.
Screw on plywood blanks.
Fiberboard sheet fixes the bottom of the box.
Fasten the back.
Install the seat
Uses soft ingredients.

DIY kitchen sofa assembly process.

Decorating:

Replacing the sofa area. You can change part of the wallpaper, for example, wallpaper with a strong color contrast or with pronounced textures.
We use prints and ornaments. These can be pillows, they are easiest to apply with prints. You can also lay them out symmetrically in the form of a composition..
We update the pillows. You can choose the color scheme of pillows for other objects in the room.
We create a cozy texture. We vary the structure: we use matting or linen, plush or silk material.
We use a blanket. He will give the sofa a cozy touch.
We replace the cover. This is the best option. This shift really transforms the sofa.

For decoration, you can sew pillows to match the tone of the upholstery, or bright shades.

Ready-made covers can be purchased in stores. Various colors and modifications can be chosen. If you purchase a universal cover, then it can be put on any sofa with the help of strings. Covers should be selected from fabric that is water-repellent, and preferably one that will not care about the claws of your pets.

Helpful hints and tips

You should not immediately change the corner if it has lost its attractiveness. You can replace the upholstery on it and make a new one. The restoration begins with the removal of all parts from the fabric. Then all staples are removed. The old fabric is removed and replaced with a new one. Filler can be replaced.