The right choice of a sofa is a guarantee of comfort and healthy sleep!
People choose as a bed sofas. This is due to their functionality. Convenience in use, allows to save space considerably. Therefore, the selection of this furniture should be treated very carefully, as it will serve you more than one year.
What points should be considered to choose a good, convenient and high-quality model? How to choose a sofa for daily sleep? How does the decision affect the cost? To correctly find this ratio, it is worth considering the parameters of the sofa.
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Main selection criteria
- The degree of rigidity, direct dependence on the filler, affecting the full sleep
- Build quality affects reliability and durability. The average service life of at least 7 years with careful handling up to 10 years.
- Your chosen model should fit perfectly into the parameters and interior of the room.
- Ease of unfolding - when buying, check on the spot, fold it several times and fold it back.
- See if there are special drawers for bedding and pillows with a blanket.
- The size of the bed is also important for your rest on it, especially when performing the functions of a bed.
- The surface of the sofa is necessarily flat, depending on the orthopedic mattress.
- Facing material is better not sliding, so that the bedding lay well and does not slide off.
- Upholstery - decoration of the room, but requires periodic cleaning is necessary, upholstery material is necessary resistant and durable.
The modular system consists of three types: central, corner, armrests, taking into account the wishes of the customer, it is going to each other.
Attention! In the furniture salon, the sofa may seem smaller than it is, so all sizes that are preferable should be known for sure (both folded and unfolded).
If a sofa for daily sleep is bought in a small room, then furniture with a low back is more suitable for an optical increase in space.
Sofa frame
The main indicator of strength is the material from which the frame is made. The sofa that you want to use as a bed should be distinguished by a particularly resistant frame. Mostly they are made from dried wood (mostly hardwood). Of course, such furniture is notable for its increased price, but it will last you for more than a dozen years, thanks to its special durability and reliability.
In cheaper versions, in the manufacture of the frame, used chipboard and plywood.
Check the other elements, how they are fastened together, whether they are well polished. Do not forget to pay attention to the wooden planks, the whole construction rests on them.
Of course, it is impossible to look at everything at once carefully, so be guided by reviews about the manufacturer of the product.
Transformation mechanism
This is the main point in determining the choice of the sofa. Decide which option is best for you in terms of layout and practical use of the product.
Here you can highlight the top 10 models.
- Corner sofa - allows you to maximize the use of space, as well as perfectly fit into a small room. Virtually all models in this category have a compartment for pillows, blankets and bedding. When unfolding there is no need to get them out of the box all the time, they will not present interference.
- Sofa with rolling out mechanism - depending on what height you need a berth, you can choose high or low rolling models. There is an additional option (not all) - the position of reclining, or how else it is called "relax." In size, these sofas are small and large. Easy to operate, quite reliable, compact.
But there are still disadvantages: they sit and sleep on the same surface, therefore, the appearance of dents and scuffs is possible.
The place to sleep is close to the floor, and the drawers are tiny. There is a risk to impair the floor covering due to repeated movement of the withdrawable mechanism.
- Sofa - accordion, like a regular bed, will occupy a minimum of space in the room. The application is simple and durable. Suitable for buyers who value convenience first and foremost. High seating area for sleeping with a hard and elastic mattress.
The fabric tension seams are located at the bottom, so they will not tear during operation.
Cons: if you plan to use it as an attribute for sleep, layout will require a lot of space. The materials and components for sleeping and sitting are the same, so after a while they can wipe and lose their appearance.
- Sofa - a book.
- Classic - with a moderately priced product, popular with consumers. Compact size, but in order to expand it, it is better to leave a gap near the wall, so that you do not have to constantly move it aside.
- The Eurobook is an advanced model, has more functions. When unfolding, you get a real double bed. The bed is divided in the middle, the surface is leveled, without seams. The transformation mechanism is simple and strong. Sofa wide, if you sleep alone, it is not necessary to push. You can install it in any corner of the room or in the center, the back wall is sheathed with identical material.
- “Tick-to-Tak” is decomposed by “stepping”, with the help of such a mechanism the safety of the floor covering will increase. Maintains a load of 240 kilograms. A box for bedding is also provided.
The downside is a very high price for the product, the lack of pillows should also be included here.
- "Click-klyak" - similar in appearance to the sofa-book, there is a position of "relax". The surface is flat, at will, you can adjust the position of the armrests. Included is an extra case, but not always.
But in appearance it is rustic, limited in design assortment. The same side is used for sleeping and sitting, which is a bit stiff.
- "Dolphin" - retractable mechanism. Sleeper reliable, designed for heavy loads. Smooth comfortable surface for sleeping. Aesthetic, sleeping and sitting areas are separated.
Some models on the market with a low degree of reliability, traces of wheels can remain on the floor, this sofa is not designed for frequent unfolding.
- American cot - where they sleep, they do not sit there. Convenient and practical.
- The French cot is a big sleeping place, the dimensions are compact.
Of the minuses: there is no box for bedding, a little thin mattress, squeaks over the years.
- The “Elf” mechanism is equipped with a lattice orthopedic grille, the surface is even and comfortable for sleeping.
Filling the couch
- Sofa with spring frame:
- excellent orthopedic qualities;
- hard, for the back is very good;
- easy to operate.
- Foam filling:
- low price;
- good stuff;
- large product range;
- hypoallergenic.
Of the minuses - it wears out quickly, so it will not last for a long time, it deforms over time and becomes less comfortable,
- Combined sofas combine both of the above types, strong, practical and comfortable to use, value for money is respected.
Mattress selection
With the spring block (dependent) - the budget option, but already outdated. As you know, over time, the springs deflect due to the load.
With independent spring block - ideal for overweight people, more durable and more comfortable in terms of comfort.
Springless mattress - different fillers (coconut, foam rubber, latex and others), depending on this will differ in characteristics.
Sofa for children's room
First of all, attention is attracted by the appearance, as it is intended for a child. Sheathing should be resistant to contamination and not branded. It is advisable to purchase replacement covers with a margin or stitch, if you have the skills, you can stitch them at home and change them periodically. The sofa should be elastic and comfortable. It should be nice to relax and have fun playing.
The filler is better to choose latex, and the frame of the springs with gaskets.
It is undesirable to take with foam rubber, it will quickly become useless.
The frame is better to choose metal and appropriate fittings, the strength of the frame should be the highest.
Pay attention to the choice of a folding mechanism, sofa-accordion, folding bed and roll-out model will be more suitable.
It is important that there be no squeaks. Creaks are more susceptible to sofas with a plywood frame; therefore, it is better to choose a metal type with a springless unit.
From all of the above, we can conclude that a bed is considered to be the generally accepted place for a comfortable sleep, but many models of modern sofas can not only compete with beds, but also surpass and even select a palm in terms of functionality and comfort, given the presence of backs and comfortable armrests. and compactness. Today, you can choose a convenient model for any room, starting with the hallway, ending with traditional locations and kitchen.
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