The kitchen is a place to spend time together. Therefore, it should be as comfortable as possible. And to make it that way, interior designers recommend including soft seats in the layout.
Upholstered benches, old chests, poufs can act as seats. But, as a rule, modern interiors gravitate towards more practical solutions - built-in furniture near the window, work area, or free-standing elements.
Upholstered furniture built into the windowsill is the most romantic option. Immediately, images of reading come to life in the kitchen in front of snowy or rainy streets, waiting for dinner. This is where space saving comes in, which is important for small kitchens.
As an option for the location of the seats - ottomans in the work area or in niches. But it is worth referring to in the case of large rooms where you can play with space.
Freestanding items such as sofas, armchairs or padded upholstered chairs are also handy for large kitchens. Although in some situations, chairs or small armchairs can still be used to save square meters.
And if we return to the decorative component - stylization under old benches or chests, fireplaces or stoves, then everything here depends on imagination.