Choose a large sofa in the living room

It is impossible to imagine a modern living room without furniture that would accommodate all family members. If you are the owner of a large and spacious hall, you can safely choose an overall sofa that can accommodate a large number of people and help your whole family to gather for a joint pastime.

The first products, similar to modern sofas, appeared in ancient times in the west. The Greeks called this type of furniture triclin. In the Roman Empire, sofas got a headboard, were decorated with ornaments and housed in the homes of wealthy gentlemen.

For oriental culture, it was characteristic to equip the product with a variety of soft pillows and decorate with a fabric of bright colors. Laying back on such furniture, representatives of oriental cultures received guests and conducted small talk.

However, not everyone could afford to buy this furniture, so it was usually located in rich houses.

When choosing a sofa, it is important to choose its color scheme and model for the style of the room. Currently, it is possible to find furniture of any color: from bright screaming tones to soft and muted shades. Choosing the color of the product in the hall, It is worth starting from the style of the room and what purpose you want to give to the sofa. If you want to focus on this part of the interior, then it is worth choosing bright colored products that will catch the eye and will not let you pass by this piece of furniture.

The second important factor is product sizebecause in a small living room the overall sofa will look ridiculous.Based on this, furniture should be selected commensurate with the size of the room.

It’s worth picking up a sofa and from its functional purpose. If you want it to be also a sleeping place, then it is worth stopping your choice on folding products. It is also worth paying attention to furniture with wear-resistant upholstery and the presence of an orthopedic mattress.

Depending on what berth you need, There are several types of folding mechanisms:

• "dolphin";
• "book";
• "accordion".

Mechanism type "dolphin" refers to retractable or withdrawable systems. He is the most sought after. To lay out the sofa, just pull on the hinges that are attached to the section of the sofa under the seat and pull it out. Sections form a fairly large berth. This mechanism is mainly equipped with U-shaped sofas.

Mechanism "book" folding sofas are equipped. To get a full berth, just lower the back. Such a sofa should not be placed close to the wall, as this will complicate the folding process.

Type of retractable mechanism "accordion" mainly direct products possess, because to turn it into a berth it is necessary to stretch the sleeping space of furniture. When unfolded, such an interior item occupies a significant place.

Currently, there are many options for upholstery. Before deciding on a particular option, it is worth considering the factor of the presence of pets in the house, because then you should not choose upholstery from some materials.

Both artificial and natural fabrics are used as upholstery materials - this directly affects the cost of this piece of furniture. The advantage of using natural fabrics is their comfort at any temperature, since they have breathability.

Natural fabrics include:

• cotton;
• jacquard;
• tapestry;
• silk;
• leather.

To artificial;

• arpatek;
• scotchguard;
• flock;
• shenill;
• microfiber;
• forest;
• courtesan.

Cotton sofas are harmless and safe. The service life of such upholstery is about 6 years. The price range is quite low, so everyone can afford them.

Furniture covered in jacquard, quite spectacular and expensive. Choosing this type of fabric, it is worth remembering that not every living room will suit it. This fabric is durable and does not fade when exposed to ultraviolet light.

Jacquard upholstery has many shades, which can be attributed to the undoubted advantages of the material. Of the minuses: jacquard is sensitive to moisture and belongs to the high price category.

Mostly antique furniture is covered with silk. The material itself is very smooth and durable. The fabric is hypoallergenic and easy to clean.

Leather sofas can be found in people who want to emphasize their financial situation. Furniture with such upholstery is quite expensive, but has a number of advantages, namely:

• natural;
• durable
• durable
• moisture resistant;
• easy to care.

Furniture Coating matting gives it increased elasticity, thanks to which all the day there are no dents on the furniture. Such fabric is unpretentious in leaving. However, such sofas are most often plain.

Another popular furniture coating is veloursIt has several advantages: easy to care and hypoallergenic. Velor is also resistant to abrasion, so it has a long service life. However, products from such a fabric are quite expensive and unstable to mechanical stress.

When choosing a sofa in the living room from natural materials, it is worth remembering that they are quite expensive, but have a long service life.

The advantage of artificial materials is their cost in comparison with natural ones, but such materials have a number of disadvantages.

Modern scotchguard fabric looks similar to jacquard, however, it burns out in the sun, and it is advisable not to clean the fabric at home, but to use dry cleaning services.

According to many designers, flock fabric is an ideal cover for a sofa. It is similar to velvet and has refractoriness. Its advantages include:

• water resistance;
• easy cleaning from wool;
• tolerates temperature changes.

Such furniture is perfect if you have pets. Also, this fabric has a large color palette, which allows you to choose furniture in any interior.

Coated furniture is gaining popularity from chenille, such a material has good strength, hypoallergenicity and wear resistance. However, its price is quite high, and it absorbs moisture well.

Perhaps one of the most durable man-made materials is forest. It does not deform during the entire service life; it withstands temperature extremes well. Its surface is treated with a special composition, due to which it has a dust-repellent property.

The modern material that can be cleaned by any means and machine washable without fear of losing its original appearance is micro-velor. It has a porous structure, which makes it breathable.

Currently, there are many varieties of upholstered furniture of various shapes. For large living rooms and a large family, a sofa with the letter “P” is an excellent option, since it can accommodate a large number of people.

Sometimes such models of sofas can be produced with a large table, which allows you to place various snacks or decorative interior items on it.

There are models that are sofa beds that can easily be transformed into a berth. Typically, such products are performed with a bed size of 140 x 195 cm, or 150 x 210 cm. Such models are quite soft, which allows you to sleep well on them.

Some models of corner sofas have removable orthopedic mattresses. This makes it possible to replace them at any time. There are also products with removable covers and upholstery that can be dry cleaned or machine washed if the quality of the fabric allows.

Many models have a box for storing bedding, which makes it possible to save space in the closets and always have at hand the necessary things.

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