Upholstered furniture occupies an important place in the interior of the living room. Properly chosen sofa should add special comfort and coziness to any room.
The choice of sofa is primarily based on personal preferences, but it is important to consider 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 the furniture center cannot always organically match the design of your room. In this article we will tell how to choose a sofa in the living room and prevent mistakes.
Many sofas are very beautiful and comfortable, but they have an uncomfortable unfolding design, in some models it is completely absent
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Dimensions of sofas depending on the type
When choosing the size of the sofa for the living room you need to build on the number of people who will have to fit on it. The most common models are designed for three people and have a length of about two meters. For a company of 5-6 people fit corner sofa.
Dimensions of sofas depending on the number of seats
Corner sofas have an extra bonus - they easily turn into a large bed. An interesting option can be a semicircular sofa. It allows you to comfortably accommodate an impressive company 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 size of the room is small, then a new piece of interior can make it difficult to access the closets, or block the doorways. In such cases, it is better to think over the accommodation in advance by drawing a plan of the room with all the furniture.
Disposition of the living room with a corner sofa and a separate chair
Types of sofas by type of transformation
If the sofa in the living room should be used as a bed, you should choose a foldable model. They are of several varieties.
Folding sofa mechanisms
The book is a classic version, very popular. The back and seat are arranged in a single plane in one motion. The disadvantage of the system is the need to constantly move the sofa away from the wall.
Modern sofa book with spring block filler
Eurobook - decomposed in the same way, only has 2-3 additional positions for fixing the backrest.
Eurobook direct sofa with unusual decorative pillows
American or French cot - extra sections are hidden down. When unfolding provides a large and strong bed with a good mattress.
For everyday use fit sofa type "American folding bed"
Roll-out mechanism - gives a great berth, but can leave tracks on wheels on the floor or carpet.
Roll-out mechanism, which is easily transformed into a full bed
Accordion - provides maximum bed space with its own minimum size. Unfortunately, in the unfolded state, you have to do without a headboard, and this design is quite difficult.
Folding sofa without armrests with accordion mechanism
Each design has its advantages and disadvantages; it’s not possible to say that one is better than the other. Someone needs a large area of the bed, for someone more important is the speed and convenience of transformation. The main thing is to ensure 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.
The frame of the corner sofa of chipboard
The durability of the sofa is largely determined by the material from which its base is assembled. The simplest and cheapest usually have a frame assembled from chipboard. You should not buy such a sofa on the market or from an unreliable seller - a low-quality chipboard will not only shorten the life of your sofa, but can also release harmful substances over the 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 frames of wood: pine, birch, ash, beech, oak and other species. The highest quality furniture has a frame of oak beams, which are reinforced with metal elements. Such sofas belong to the highest price category, but a long service life makes the purchase profitable.
Wooden-framed sofas are durable
The sofas with a metal frame stand somewhat apart. Usually such a frame has office furniture. Elements of chrome steel look good in rooms with high-tech style interior and have a serious margin of safety. The disadvantages of metal frames include their excessive weight and high cost.
Sofa with comfortable seats and chrome metal frame
The filler is one of the most important components of the sofa
For cushions in sofas, either foam or springs are used. Foam filler is cheaper, but loses its original shape after several years of operation.
Furniture foam or polyurethane foam - the main soft filler upholstered furniture
Spring mattresses are more expensive and should lie on a more massive basis.
Bonnel spring dependent spring block made of steel
Upholstered sofas with a variety of materials. For office upholstered furniture, leather upholstery has become the standard. For the living room is well suited tapestry upholstery - a semi-synthetic material with water-repellent impregnation.
Classic brown leather sofa with ash frame
Sofa upholstered in tapestry fabric
Interior design specialists in one voice recommend choosing neutral colors that will not attract attention for upholstery in the living room furniture.
Corner beige sofa with brown inserts
One of the most common color options for a modern living room is a variety of shades of gray.
If you want to add brightness, it is better to do this with removable capes and decorative pillows.
Bright accents on furniture or decor are necessary to create a harmonious picture of the interior.
Having carefully considered the choice of the sofa model you need before purchasing it, you will avoid possible disappointments, and the new sofa in the living room will delight you and your guests for many years.
The corner sofa, installed in the living room, is good for its functionality and spaciousness.
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