- Alexander Nikolaevich, tell me, what should you pay attention to first when choosing a sofa?
Of course, all buyers first pay attention to appearance- whether the model will suit the style and interior of your future premises.
Advice! You should definitely measure your space before going to the store and decide what size sofa will suit you. You also need to write down the approximate dimensions for the unfolded sofa.
The second point that you should pay attention to right away is the comfort and functionality of the sofa. Here you need to answer the key question: why do you need a sofa? To sit and relax, to sleep every day or just as a beautiful piece of furniture? A clear knowledge of the goal will significantly speed up your choice.
Feel free to touch the sofa with your hands, sit and even lie on it right in the store. This is the only way you can understand whether the sofa in front of you is comfortable.
Finally, the third point is technical specifications: transformation mechanism, upholstery, filling and frame.
- Let's start with the mechanisms of transformation. Which option is the most reliable and durable?
The most durable mechanism is considered to be the “Eurobook” - a folding option in which the removable cushions are removed, the seat is moved forward, and the back is lowered. The sofa itself does not need to be moved away from the wall. This model turns into a full-fledged sleeping area. It can be equipped with lamellas and, with proper filling, we can achieve the orthopedic effect our body needs.
A sofa with a Eurobook mechanism is simple, good and reliable option for daily sleep and daily unfolding.
Alexander Nikolaevich, reveal the furniture secret: which sofa upholstery is more practical? Is it true that the most expensive thing in a sofa is the fabric?
Yes, fabric can make up from 30% to 90% of the cost of a sofa. This is its most expensive component. By changing the fabric option, you can significantly change the cost of the sofa.
There are three upholstery options - leather, faux leather and fabric. A leather sofa is a sound investment. Its main disadvantage for most buyers is the price. Therefore, there is a misconception that a budget version of a faux leather sofa will be just as practical. In fact, after a few years of use, eco-leather begins to crack, and this process is irreversible. The golden mean in the matter of sofa upholstery - the balance of price and quality - combines fabric.
If you want to choose an expensive fabric, but the sofa will stand against the wall and you do not plan to move it to the center of the room, then the cost of the sofa can be significantly reduced by upholstering the back from a different material.
- What fabrics can be recommended for families with small children or pets?
Of course, the fabrics that clean best are velor or flock, for example. These fabrics differ from each other in the principle of attaching the pile to the base. On flock, the pile is glued, and on velor, the piles are woven in and held together by weaving. Chenille is also practical. Chenille threads are strong, thick and twisted.
An indicator of the quality of fabric is the price. Pile length, number of units per 1 sq. cm of fabric - all this affects both the cost and practicality of the fabric itself. The denser the pile, the less dirt will get there. Even drops of water can stick to the surface of the pile.
Therefore, high-pile fabric is difficult for cats to tear through. And traces of children's drawings are also easy to remove. In furniture stores they even show this “trick” to clients - they draw with a pen, for example, on flock, and then easily remove all the patterns with a napkin.
Chenille and velor can be washed, but at a temperature of no more than 30 degrees, otherwise these fabrics may shrink.
It is not recommended to wash flock because the adhesive base may be damaged. There is flock with rubber-based glue. It is very elastic - it stretches well and quickly takes its original shape. Rubber-based flock is more expensive, but more practical than regular flock.
With appearance and options practical upholstery, I think we figured it out. But the sofa also has an internal filling; few buyers think about it. What's inside the sofa besides storage?
Inside the sofa there is a frame and filling. The quality of the filler affects both comfort and its service life. The most common sofa fillers are polyurethane foam (PPU) and springs.
Do you know the difference between polyurethane foam and foam rubber?
Correct answer: nothing. Polyurethane foam (PPU) is more of a professional name, and “foam rubber” is a colloquial name, it comes from the name of the Norwegian company “Porolon”, which supplied polyurethane foam to the USSR. Actually, the story is the same as that of Pampers and disposable diapers, Scotch and duct tape.
Polyurethane foam comes in different varieties. From inexpensive to HR type, this is a particularly elastic, latex-like material. Of all types of sofa fillings, polyurethane foam deteriorates the fastest, and with daily use of the sofa it wears out very quickly. The warranty period for polyurethane foam is usually 1.5 years. In practice, after 4-5 years the foam rubber needs to be changed.
The springs in sofas also vary. There is a spring snake and there is a spring block - dependent and independent.
A dependent spring unit differs from an independent one in the behavior of springs under load. If you are sitting on a sofa with dependent springs, and a person with more weight sits next to you, you will certainly feel how the sofa “sags”. Dependent springs are connected to each other by metal spirals along the lower turns, which creates the “hammock effect.” If the sofa has independent springs, then you will not feel the seat deformation, because in this case each spring is in a special cover, and the covers are fastened together in the center of the spring.
- Alexander Nikolaevich, which is better - a dependent or an independent spring unit?
There is no definite answer here, depending on what you want from the sofa. For example, if you prefer to lie down, then the orthopedic effect is important and then you need an independent spring block. If you prefer to sit on the sofa, then a dependent box spring may be better because it is softer and you can rock smoothly on it.
The dependent spring block is more durable - its component is only metal, and independent springs also have covers. For spring covers, materials such as fibertek or spunbond are used. Both are thermally bonded padding polyester high density. Initially, spunbond was used as a covering material for gardens and vegetable gardens. And then its density was increased and began to be widely used in furniture production.
And the last element of the sofa’s internal contents is the frame. Why does the quality of the frame affect the health of everyone who sits, and especially sleeps, on the sofa?
On average, we “communicate” with the sofa for about 8 hours a day. If the frame of the sofa is made, for example, of fir, cheap and fragile material, and the material was not dried well during manufacturing, then at home the tree will begin to “cry” and become covered with mold. All this happens inside the sofa, and a person comes into contact with it every day. Of course, this can negatively affect his health and cause allergic reactions. Therefore, it is so important to know not only the external, but also the internal contents of your future sofa.
For reference: what is a sofa frame most often made from?
The most common materials are wood and chipboard. Less often - metal.
Of course, the most environmentally friendly material- tree. Wood can be very expensive if it is oak, beech or ash. More budget options - birch and conifers trees.
The main thing for the wood frame is that it is dry. If chipboard is used, then this material must be coated with a special protective layer that prevents the release of substances harmful to health.
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Text: Tatyana Reshetilova for FURNITURE CONSULTER
Oksana Fedorova
Sofas are one of the main and most expensive types of furniture. This is a multifunctional piece of furniture that bears a serious load. The Village decided to ask the experts how to choose the right sofa. Oksana Fedorova, co-owner and sales director of the online store and furniture manufacturer HomeMe, answers your questions.
What to look for when choosing a sofa
First of all, look at the quality of tailoring and check what the frame and filling are made of. You won't be able to see what's hidden under the upholstery, so the quality of the seams will tell the story. general level product quality. If they are sloppy, quality control in production is poor, which means the insides of the sofa leave much to be desired.
Be sure to ask the seller what the sofa frame is made of. There are three main types of frames: chipboard (compressed sawdust), plywood (glued layers natural wood) and metal frame. Frames made entirely of chipboard are very unreliable, since this material is intended for use in lightly loaded structures. It’s better to add 2–3 thousand and buy a sofa with a plywood frame or a metal frame.
The filler must be made of polyurethane foam of at least 25 density or a spring block. You should avoid cheap low-density foam rubber, which will sag after 2 weeks and cannot be restored.
I advise you to choose the fabric to your taste and pay attention only to its thickness. Too thin upholstery is another way to save money. Most likely, it will quickly stretch and stop holding its shape.
And the last thing is the quality of the transformation mechanism when it comes to a sofa bed. All mechanisms must be made of metal with a thickness of at least three millimeters, have high-quality painting and connecting elements. If the mechanism is painted carelessly, most likely the level of production where it is made is not the highest and there is a risk of breakdowns.
How to choose the right sofa based on the size of the room
The main criterion for selecting a sofa based on the size of the room is most likely the configuration of the sofa and its location. If there is a free corner, then a corner sofa will perfectly fill this space and will not take up precious space in the center of the room. If there is very little space, then it is better to choose a straight two- or three-seater sofa. For small apartments there's a lot now compact sofas up to two meters wide, while transforming into a full double bed. This solution, as sales show, is most loved by buyers of small apartments.
Do I need to require a guarantee and for how long?
The guarantee for upholstered furniture according to GOST is 18 months, and, accordingly, each manufacturer is obliged to provide at least a year and a half warranty. The main question is how the seller will fulfill its warranty obligations. If you buy from a middleman, then most likely, if quality problems arise, you will be sent to the manufacturer and the hassle will begin. Make sure that the seller has its own customer service and in case of a complaint you will deal with him and not with the manufacturer.
Complaints in upholstered furniture- this, unfortunately, is a common thing, since the production of sofas is predominantly manual labor and the latest technologies this area almost unaffected. The main thing is that the seller takes a responsible and conscientious approach to troubleshooting.
How much should a good sofa cost?
A medium-sized, non-leather corner sofa bed costs from 20 to 40 thousand rubles. I believe that this price range is currently optimal for the price/quality ratio. Companies that provide the proper level of service and product quality can fit into it.
A straight sofa bed will cost about the same, since when folded out, a straight sofa - like a corner one - forms a full-fledged sleeping place, and approximately the same amount of materials is used for their manufacture.
I would not advise buying the cheapest sofas (in comparison with analogues from well-known manufacturers) on unknown sites: most likely, the sofa, although similar in appearance, has a low level of assembly and quality of materials and will fail very quickly. There will be no one to respond to your requests, since you will be redirected to the manufacturer of this product or, even worse, they will simply begin to delay the process in the hope that you will get tired of it faster.
In general, the sofa market is structured very simply. Large manufacturers with design bureaus and good specialists, invent new high-quality models of sofas, invest money in promoting the model. If the model turns out to be popular, then hundreds of small and medium-sized manufacturers begin to copy this sofa, making it cheaper due to the quality of the frame, filling and upholstery materials, offering it to the buyer at a lower price.
Of course, if the budget for purchasing furniture is strictly limited, then most likely this is a good decision, but if it is possible to add 10-20%, then I recommend buying high-quality furniture, because this is not a T-shirt or a hammer, but a complex product, subject to increased stress, where you spend a third of your life (for those who use it for sleep).
Where to look for a sofa: in online or offline stores
If you are looking for something specific, online stores are better: you can quickly find suitable model at a certain price. In regular stores, this is more difficult to do, since due to expensive rent, only
5–10% of the assortment. As a result, sales occur according to a picture from the catalog or from the words of the seller. The online store does not require prepayment. If the product is not suitable for our customers, we provide the buyer with the opportunity to refuse it upon delivery without giving a reason. Those especially responsible can preview the furniture in the showroom. If the buyer does not have specific preferences and wants to study pricing and product quality, then it is better to go to furniture centers, where the products of all leading manufacturers are presented in one place. You can get acquainted with the quality of the products, ask the price and understand who and what they are.
What Marketing Tricks Should You Not Buy?
The most common trick is to offer a super attractive price on a sofa that is out of stock. But customers will only find out about this when they come to the store. Such promotions attract interested buyers to showrooms, and then the bet is placed on sellers, who must redirect people to another product at the regular price.
Photos: Vika Bogorodskaya (1, 3), Olya Shangina (2)
Olga Nikitina
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A sofa is not just interior furniture like an ottoman in the hallway. A sofa is a real multifunctional “place” where guests gather, household members relax, and also sleep, play, and so on.
During the day, the sofa can be used for drinking tea, and at night, with a “light movement of the hand,” it turns into a bed. Unless, of course, before buying it, the owners have studied all the nuances of such a purchase.
Types of sofas for the home - which one is more convenient: corner, folding, etc.
If your sofa is also your bed, then that means you spend about 4 months a year on it.
What does this mean?
Yes, and the fact that you need to move more, too, but the main thing is that you need to choose a high-quality sofa that can restore strength at night, and not take it away with springs cutting into your back, sunken areas, and worn-out fabric.
Video: How to choose a sofa?
Where to begin?
First, let's look at the classification of sofas. They can be divided...
By form:
By dimensions:
It all depends on what room you will put the sofa in and how many people will sit on it.
Perhaps you need big family The living room needs a huge corner sofa that can also fold out. In this case, the length of the sofa can exceed 3 m.
But a straight small sofa for the kitchen or dining room may not exceed 1.4 m in length.
By purpose:
- For the office. Of course, a folding sofa is not needed here. Unless you sleep over at work.
- For a children's room. As a rule, children's rooms have mini-sofas with easy-to-clean upholstery, or folding sofas on which children can also sleep at night.
- For the bedroom. Sliding doors fit here wide sofas, on which it will be comfortable to lie down at night. Naturally, such a sofa must be of high quality so that the spine has time to rest during the night and does not turn into a “letter zyu”.
- For kitchen. For the little one cozy kitchen By the way, there will be small sofas with additional drawers for all sorts of little things. Of course, it’s great when you can squeeze a large folding sofa into the kitchen “in case relatives arrive,” but, as a rule, most Russians simply cannot fit such furniture into their kitchens (the size of the average Russian kitchen is about 8-10 sq. m).
Also, sofas may differ in type of transformation, design and style, etc.
Video: All about sofas in 5 minutes. How to choose the right sofa?
Types of transformation and types of layout of sofas for the home - pros and cons
One of the most important criteria in choosing a sofa is, of course, a way of transformation.
There are three of these methods in total.
However, there are also “subspecies” with minor nuances.
Type 1 – retractable (roll-out) sofas
- Dolphin.
Big modern sofa, which in its mechanism resembles a diving “dolphin”.
- Eurobook
. Easy to pull out, a good option for the bedroom.
- Conrad
. Popularly nicknamed the “telescope” for its three-step pull-out mechanism.
- Pantrograph.
Modern lightweight Eurobook without a roller mechanism.
- Puma.
The sofa is based on a Eurobook, but the front part should not be rolled out, but pulled out towards you.
- Tick tock.
A mixture of a roll-out sofa and a dolphin with a retractable mechanism.
Type 2 – folding sofas
Type 3 – unfoldable sofas
- Accordion.
This model combines 2 versions of the mechanism – folding and withdrawable. As when playing the instrument of the same name.
- Spartacus.
- French folding beds . Cozy and compact, unfolds in 3 stages.
- American folding beds (sedaflexes).
Unfold in 2 steps. Smooth, elastic, with orthopedic properties.
- Italian folding beds.
People call them “shifters.” They belong to luxury furniture - comfortable, convenient, with mattresses based on spring blocks.
- Click-clack.
One of modern models, allowing you to fold the sofa for different positions - lying, reclining, sitting. The mechanisms are, as a rule, strong, but the “filling” quickly gets dented, and it becomes uncomfortable to sleep on them.
Is a spring or springless sofa block right for you?
The furniture industry does not stand still - and, in addition to springs, today manufacturers offer other “fillings” for sofas.
However, first, let's find out the main thing: which base for a sofa is better - spring or springless?
Let's compare both bases according to several main criteria:
Spring block features:
It is important to note that the Bonnell spring type is already considered obsolete and is practically not used, so for comparison in this battle of the basics we will use the Pocket spring type of independent springs.
- Convenience. Withstands heavy loads, ensures normal sleep, is equipped with first-class fillers, and evenly distributes the load. Rating: +.
- Lifespan. Like first-class polyurethane foam, the Pocket spring spring block will also last a long time if the manufacturing technology has not been violated. Of course, if the sofa is used as a trampoline, the springs may break and sag, but this only happens in cheap models with dependent springs. Therefore, here the rating is: +.
- Price. The price of polyurethane foam will be lower than a high-quality spring block. Of course, the Bonnell block will even out the chances, but independent springs will cost more than polyurethane foam.
- Main disadvantage : loss of properties when exposed to a powerful force, high cost.
Features of the springless block:
IN in this case, for comparison, we take high-quality polyurethane foam as a basis.
- Convenience. It retains its shape, is environmentally friendly, lasts a long time, quickly regains its shape and is able to withstand considerable weight. Rating: +
- Lifespan: high-quality polyurethane foam lasts a long time. Moreover, it does not accumulate dust, breathes and is generally very environmentally friendly. Rating: +
- Price . Definitely cheaper than an expensive spring unit.
- The main disadvantage of PPU : rapid flammability, combustibility.
It is important to note that PPU also has its own classification:
- Block PPU . This option involves gluing sheets of material of different thicknesses to each other.
- Molded polyurethane foam. In this case, the material is cast in specific molds to make original furniture.
Also, polyurethane foam can differ in density and elasticity:
- ST 2236. Load – up to 60 kg. Short service life.
- ST 2536. Load – up to 100 kg. Good density.
- ST 3540. Withstands significant weight, ideal for sofas, durable and comfortable.
Which sofa block is better?
The choice depends on the purposes for which the sofa will be used.
- For the bedroom The ideal option is independent springs with high-quality filler.
- For the living room , for a sofa on which only guests will sleep, and only rarely, you can choose PPU.
Important:
- Bonnell springs are obsolete. It is not recommended to choose sofas with a similar base. Even if they are not supposed to be used intensively. Bonnel means a short life of the sofa, rapid sagging (the “hammock” effect), lack of orthopedic effect, creaking.
- It is also not recommended to buy cheap polyurethane foam. : he has short term service, quickly tramples and sags, and one can only dream about the environmental friendliness of the material.
Video: How to choose the right sofa?
Which sofa upholstery is best for you?
The choice of upholstery material directly depends on the purpose of use:
- Genuine Leather. Durable, beautiful, expensive and status material. Durable and low maintenance. Good for a living room sofa, but not very pleasant for sleeping. Moreover, the bed linen slides off.
- Cotton. Eco-friendly, pleasant to the body, breathable and absorbs moisture, inexpensive. Not an option for a children's room, it wears out quickly and requires constant and painful care.
- Jacquard. One of the most the best materials for upholstery. It lasts a long time, is wear-resistant, does not fade under the sun, breathes, and prevents dust from sticking. Cons: price.
- Flock. The best option for any sofa in the living room. Pleasant to the touch, beautiful, environmentally friendly and inexpensive. Another plus: there are no traces of cat claws left on the flock. Disadvantage: absorbs odors, cotton content is only 35%, not suitable for the kitchen, wears out quickly.
- Chenille. Pleasant material with thick pile: aesthetic, durable, warm, easy to clean. A good option for a children's room.
- Silk. Durable, smooth and nice, eco-friendly. Not suitable for families with cats and small children, not suitable for intensive use (loses its shine). Cons: expensive.
- Tapestry. Breathable, strong and durable, a huge variety of textures, environmentally friendly and wear-resistant, protected from rapid contamination. Disadvantage: expensive, fades quickly under the sun.
- Arpatek. Durable, soft, tear-resistant, does not fade in the sun, and is not afraid of moisture and dirt. A good upholstery option if you need a sofa for relaxing.
Filling materials for seats and sofa cushions - everything you need to know before choosing
The choice of sofa filling, of course, depends on the level of bottomlessness of the wallet. The simpler the cheaper.
Among modern materials There is ideal options fillers, but for them you will have to pay 2-8 thousand rubles more than for ordinary inexpensive polyurethane foam.
So, the main options for springless synthetic filler for sofa seats and pillows:
- PPU. Cost and quality depend on density and elasticity, as we have already found out above. Disadvantages of polyurethane foam: flammability.
- Struttofiber. Durability, orthopedic properties. There are no ticks, no allergies, zero flammability. The softness of the filler is selected in accordance with the person’s weight: the lighter it is, the softer the mattress should be when choosing the hardness parameters. Good for semi-firm mattresses, ideal in combination with palm coir, flax or horsehair.
- Holofiber. Lightweight, durable, non-flammable, lasts about 10 years, does not absorb odors. Cons: high price. Used for pillows and bolsters, for sofas.
- Durafil. Similar in properties of reaction to load with a spring block. Antimicrobial material, elastic and durable, lush, comfortable. Does not require cleaning from ticks and is not interesting for moths. Used for soft areas of chairs and sofas.
- Synthetic fluff. Good for pillows: quickly regains shape, safe, inexpensive and soft, breathable. Cons: in its “pure” form it leaves “gaps” in the cushion corners, and when mixed with foam rubber it loses its shape and quickly cakes. Used as a down substitute for sofa armrests or pillows.
- Comforel. These “balls” with a silicone “wrap” have almost no disadvantages. They do not rustle, do not cause allergies, dry quickly and last a long time, do not cake, etc. All advantages. Typically the material is poured into bean bags or used in sofa cushions.
- Latex. This option prepared from rubber sap. This “filling” will be environmentally friendly, breathable, wear-resistant (more than 20 years of service), and quickly restore its shape. The only downside is that it’s expensive. Used for luxury sofas.
- Periotec. Modern material that connoisseurs of “a couple of cigarettes on the sofa” love. The material is safe, durable, breathable, comfortable. Great option for cases.
- Coconut tow. Often rubber fakes are slipped in instead. In reality, coconut filler is an almost ideal material, except for low elasticity and lack of softness.
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Contents of the article
The first thing you need to do for a strong and healthy night's rest is to properly organize your sleeping area. One of the main roles in this matter is played by the purchase of a sofa. And if for the interior of a room its appearance is primarily important, the quality of sleep is influenced by many more factors. In order not to make a mistake, you need not to make a mistake with the size, choose the right filling, upholstery, and even stay within the planned budget. The task is not easy. Therefore, when choosing a sofa for sleeping, it is better to take the advice of professionals who are familiar first-hand with all the nuances of this matter.
Purpose of the sofa
The sofa is multifunctional and comfortable furniture, suitable for both the living room and the bedroom.It is difficult to find a house that does not have a single sofa. This is multifunctional and comfortable furniture, suitable for both the living room and the bedroom. On small non-folding models, owners can receive guests and relax during the day themselves, and on wide transformable sofas at night they can sleep even better than on a regular bed. Therefore, when buying upholstered furniture, it is important to clearly understand how it will be used, and what characteristics of the product you need to pay attention to first.
Criterias of choice
To choose the right sofa option, it is first important to decide what role it will play in the house. If the main task is to fill empty corner or to diversify the decor in the room, the shape and color of the upholstery come to the fore. It's another matter when you need comfortable sofa for everyday use, on which the family will rest during the day and sleep at night. In this case, the following criteria will have to be assessed:
- Comfort. We are talking about the length, width and rigidity of the sleeping place, on which the quality of a night's rest depends.
- Life time. Good sofas are not cheap, so for the cost to be recouped, it must last at least 6-7 years.
- Simplicity use. Upholstered furniture for every day should be comfortable, quickly cleaned with improvised means, and unfold and assemble without problems.
- Safety. Furniture made exclusively from environmentally friendly materials is suitable for the home. This criterion is especially important for families with small children, but even adults can develop severe allergies if the product is treated with toxic varnishes or paints.
Additional functionality would also be useful: storage boxes, comfortable pillows, built-in countertops, etc.
Transformation mechanisms: which ones are better?
One of the main indicators of the quality of furniture for daily sleep is reliable mechanism transformation. Sofas should be easy to unfold and assemble so that even a child can cope with this task.
The following mechanisms are available:
- "Book"
A true classic of the genre. To unfold the sofa, just lift the seat and pull it towards you, and the backrest lowers itself. Despite their simplicity and widespread use, such models have a noticeable drawback: a hollow forms at the junction of the two halves, causing discomfort during sleep. - "Eurobook"
An improved version of the previous mechanism. The seat on wheels moves forward, and the back rests horizontally. The result is a smooth and comfortable sleeping surface. - Roll-out
The easiest option to use. The seat moves forward, but the backrest remains in the same position. - "Accordion"
Equipped with an additional module, which when folded is hidden behind the back. If the seat is pulled forward, it folds out with it, forming a large and comfortable berth. - "Dolphin"
Found mainly in corner sofas for sleeping. A special box under the seat slides forward, and from it the frame rises sharply (like a dolphin jumping out of the water), which folds into an additional bed. - "Click-clack"
The “wings” located on the sides of the back and seat are brought to a horizontal position, after which the sofa unfolds like a book. The result is a comfortable and wide seating area. - "Lit"
Used only in single models. The armrests of the sofa fold down to form a flat surface. This furniture is suitable for a small apartment or a child’s room. - Cot
Inside the sofa there is a structure on legs with a thin mattress, which moves forward to form a place to rest. There are several variants of the mechanism. The American folding bed is equipped with a welded frame and steel grille, and the seating surface is hidden under the double folded bed to protect the upholstery. The French folding bed does not have a rigid frame, so it is not suitable for everyday use. Belgian folding beds are equipped with two- and three-fold mechanisms, so they have a large margin of safety. And in Italian, more modern version, the transformation occurs in conjunction with the soft parts of the sofa, so there is no need to additionally remove the seat and backrest.
When choosing one or another method of transforming a sofa, it is important to consider who will use it - an adult or a child, how many free space in the room and how the rest of the furniture is located
Choosing a filler
What should a sofa be like for sleeping every day? Of course, comfortable and durable. This means that when buying upholstered furniture Special attention given to the filler. There are two main options:
- Spring block. Provides elasticity and maintains the shape of the seat, but over time it begins to creak, break and pierce the sofa upholstery. To avoid such “side effects”, it is better to buy immediately quality product. There are cheaper dependent blocks, with springs connected to each other, and independent ones, with orthopedic effect, in which each spring is packaged in a separate fabric case. The first ones are less convenient: as soon as you sit on one edge of the sofa, the whole thing begins to move. But the latter last longer, do not creak or sag, but for such advantages they require additional costs.
- Synthetic and natural materials(silicone, foam rubber, padding polyester, latex, felt, coconut board, etc.). Sitting on such sofas, soft and comfortable, is a pleasure. But many of these materials can hardly be called durable, so the furniture often sags and loses its shape. The exceptions are felt and latex: they are elastic, so they support your back while you sleep and last longer, but they are also more expensive.
The hardness of the sofa depends on the filling, so personal preferences and the condition of the spine are taken into account before purchasing.
Upholstery material
In order for a sofa for sleeping every day not only to last a long time, but also to maintain a presentable appearance, it is important not to make a mistake when choosing the upholstery. It should be easy to clean, dense and pleasant to the touch. If a sofa is used instead of a bed, it is better to give preference to mixed fabrics: matting, tapestry, jacquard or chenille. They are resistant to mechanical stress and retain color for a long time.
Upholstered furniture made of genuine leather deserves special attention. Without a doubt, this is a prestigious interior design option, but it makes no sense to buy such an expensive sofa for everyday use. Although upholstery made of cheaper leatherette for a sleeping area is not the best choice. This material quickly cracks, and bedding slips off at night.
Color is no less important. Firstly, it must fit harmoniously into the interior of the room. But don’t forget about practicality: plain fabric, for example, is more easily soiled, and on upholstery with a pattern, small stains or abrasions are not so visible. By the way, it is better to immediately buy upholstered furniture for a child with a removable cover, so as not to worry if the child spills juice or decorates it with an artistic masterpiece.
Wear resistance class
The quality of the materials from which upholstered furniture is made varies greatly. Some of them create budget options that are unable to fully replace a traditional bed, while others make sofas strong and durable, continuing to look like the day they were purchased for years.
How, then, to choose a sofa for daily sleep? To make it easier for customers to find the right model, manufacturers mark upholstered furniture, assigning it a certain wear resistance class. The assessment is made on a scale from 0 to 8 points.
It is better not to use upholstered furniture with a wear resistance rating below 5 points as an everyday sleeping place. The frame and upholstery of such products are not designed for heavy loads, and the transformation mechanism cannot withstand constant folding/unfolding
The optimal option is considered to be average wear resistance - 5-6 points. Such sofas become the best for sleeping, serve their owners reliably and do not lose their presentable appearance for years.
Products with scores of 7-8 points belong to the premium segment, so they are more suitable for interior decoration in luxury hotels and restaurants than for an everyday bed in an ordinary apartment.
Durable frame
Sofas for everyday use are laid out every day, and sometimes more than once. They also have to withstand significant loads, often more than 100 kg, if the model is designed for two people. Therefore, such products cannot be built without a strong, reliable frame.
The base of upholstered furniture is usually made of wood or metal. In the first case, it is better to give preference to beech, birch, walnut or oak. Such wood is not cheap, but it is durable, strong and environmentally friendly, and furniture made from it can decorate the decor of any home.
Sofas with metal frames last for decades. They began to be used relatively recently for the manufacture of upholstered furniture, but the popularity of such models is rapidly growing. The main condition for a successful purchase is a welded metal base. If the individual frame modules are bolted together, over time they will begin to creak and will have to be tightened.
There is a third option - chipboard frames. But sofas for daily sleep are not made with such a base: with constant use they will not last long. IN combined form(chipboard + wood) the strength of the frame is higher, but it is better not to subject it to heavy loads.
Additional items
Some models of sofas for everyday use are equipped with additional amenities that make them an indispensable part of the interior. First of all, these are storage boxes that save a lot of space in small apartments. They are suitable for bed linen, seasonal clothing, toys and anything else that the owners' imagination allows for.
There are also models with wide armrests on which you can sit while relaxing during the day, and folding tables to treat yourself to dessert or a cup of tea. And small niches in which books, a mobile phone or a TV remote control are placed, also replace bedside tables.
How to choose the right upholstered furniture for daily sleep? Experienced experts recommend first of all paying attention to the following points:
- Product rigidity. The choice depends on the condition of the spine and the weight of the owner (the larger it is, the stiffer it is better to buy a sofa).
- Frame strength. Preference should be given to high-quality, durable materials that provide furniture long years good service.
- Transformation mechanism. It should not only be reliable, but also simple. If you have to make an effort to unfold the product every time, daily use will lead to breakage.
At the same time, experts advise not to get hung up on decorative elements, built-in countertops and shelves - they play a secondary role, and even get in the way during a night’s rest.
Manufacturer
Many people, when going to a store to buy upholstered furniture, mistakenly believe that good, high-quality models are available only from foreign manufacturers. However, most European companies are focused on creating guest-type sofas that are not suitable for permanent use as a sleeping place. Unlike them Russian manufacturers offer a large selection of models with a variety of folding/unfolding mechanisms - strong, durable and easily replace a regular bed. And this despite the fact that domestic furniture for a wide range of consumers, it does not require complex care and is more affordable.
Upholstered furniture made in traditional style, has enjoyed continued popularity for many decades. But this does not stop the army of fans modern design grow every year. For a sofa to sleep on every day to become an interior decoration, experts recommend giving preference to models made in the style of:
The Greco-Roman style is also popular with its natural shapes, upholstery made of high-quality, natural fabrics and eye-pleasing colors. These sofas easily fit into a room of any size, creating a feeling of coziness and comfort.
Top 5 best sofa models for daily sleep
Which sofa model is best to choose for daily sleep? To be sure not to make a mistake with your purchase, you should refer to the rating of the most successful products compiled by leading experts in this field. Complete the rating of experts with your opinion by voting for 1 of the listed models:
Straight sofa Riccardo from Stolline furniture factory (Russia).
When unfolded, it is designed for 3 sleeping places, the maximum load per one is 100 kg. The model is assembled from components High Quality, thanks to which it can withstand daily folding/unfolding without problems. Velor upholstery is resistant to abrasion, does not stretch or lose color, and universal design Ideal for a room decorated in any style.
Total score
On modern market presented huge selection sofas for daily sleep, for every taste and budget. Latissimus the lineup able to satisfy the needs of even the most demanding customers, and their rich functionality makes them a worthy alternative to classic bedroom furniture. All that remains is to take into account all the nuances and make right choice and enjoy comfort, coziness and sound, healthy sleep for many years.
Upholstered furniture occupies important place in the interior of the living room. The right sofa should add special comfort and coziness to any room.
The choice of sofa is primarily based on personal preferences, but it is also important to consider the size of the space available to you
Therefore, you should not buy the first sample you like. A sofa that will look great in the sales area of a furniture center may not always fit organically with the design of your room. In this article we will tell you how to choose a sofa for the living room and avoid mistakes.
Many sofas are very beautiful and comfortable, but have an inconvenient folding design; in some models it is completely absent
Dimensions of sofas depending on type
When choosing the size of a sofa for the living room, you need to start from the number of people who will have to fit on it. The most common models are designed for three people and are about two meters long. For a company of 5-6 people, a corner sofa is suitable.
Dimensions of sofas depending on the number of seats
Corner sofas have the added bonus of easily converting into a large sleeping area. An interesting option can become a semicircular sofa. It allows you to comfortably sit with an impressive group in front of the TV screen.
The corner sofa has the largest dimensions due to its shape and is suitable only for a spacious room
When the room is small, then new item interior design may make it difficult to access cabinets or block doorways. In such cases, it is better to think through the placement in advance by drawing a plan of the room with all the furnishings.
Living room layout with corner sofa and separate armchair
Design
Types of sofas by type of transformation
If the sofa in the living room will be used as a bed, you should choose a folding model. They come in several varieties.
Mechanisms for folding sofas
The book is classic version, quite popular. The back and seat fold out into a single plane in one movement. The disadvantage of the system is the need to constantly move the sofa away from the wall.
Modern sofa book filled with spring block
Eurobook - unfolds in the same way, only it has 2-3 additional positions for fixing the backrest.
Straight Eurobook sofa with unusual decorative pillows
American or French folding bed - extra sections are hidden down. When unfolded, it provides a large and durable bed with a good mattress.
For everyday use a sofa will do"American clamshell" type
Roll-out mechanism - provides a large sleeping area, but can leave tracks from the wheels on the floor or carpet.
Roll-out mechanism that easily transforms into a full-fledged bed
Accordion - provides maximum bed area with its own minimum sizes. Unfortunately, when unfolded you have to do without a headboard, and it folds this design hard enough.
Folding sofa without armrests with accordion mechanism
Each design has its own advantages and disadvantages; one cannot say that one is better than the other. Someone needs big square beds, for some people the speed and ease of transformation is more important. The main thing is to make sure of the quality of the mechanism used in the sofa you like: made of metal with a thickness of at least 3 mm, no scratches or dents, evenly painted.
Frame
Frame corner sofa from chipboard
The durability of a sofa is largely determined by the material from which its base is assembled. The simplest and cheapest ones usually have a frame made of chipboard. You should not buy such a sofa on the market or from an unreliable seller - low-quality chipboard will not only shorten the life of your sofa, but can also emit harmful substances for years. But if the frame is assembled from quality material, then such a sofa should be considered as a good purchase for reasonable money. The most common wood frames are: pine, birch, ash, beech, oak and other species. The highest quality furniture has a frame made of oak beams, which are reinforced metal elements. Such sofas belong to the highest price category, but their long service life makes the purchase profitable.
Sofas with wooden frames is durable
Sofas with a metal frame stand somewhat apart. Typically such a frame has office furniture. Elements made of chromed steel look good in rooms with high-tech interiors and have a serious margin of safety. To the disadvantages metal frames include their excess weight and high cost.
Sofa with comfortable seats and chrome-plated metal frame
Filling and upholstery
The filler is one of the most important components of the sofa.
For seat cushions in sofas, either foam rubber or springs are used. Foam filling is cheaper, but loses its original shape after several years of use.
Furniture foam rubber or polyurethane foam is the main soft filler of upholstered furniture
Spring mattresses are more expensive and must rest on a more massive base.
Spring block of Bonnel dependent springs made of steel
Sofas are upholstered with the most different materials. Leather upholstery has become the standard for office upholstered furniture. For the living room, upholstery made of tapestry - a semi-synthetic material with water-repellent impregnation - is well suited.
Classical leather sofa brown with ash frame
Sofa upholstered in tapestry fabric
Interior design experts unanimously recommend choosing neutral colors for upholstery in the living room that will not attract attention.
Corner sofa beige colour with brown inserts
One of the most common options color scheme for a modern living room - many shades of gray
If you want to add brightness, it is better to do this with the help of replaceable capes and decorative pillows.
Bright accents on pieces of furniture or decor are necessary to create a harmonious picture of the interior
By carefully considering the choice of sofa model you need before purchasing it, you will avoid possible disappointments, and new sofa in the living room will delight you and your guests for many years.
A corner sofa installed in the living room is good for its functionality and spaciousness
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