How to choose a sofa for the girl in the bedroom?

Children grow up quickly, and over time the princess’s first bed becomes small and cramped. If the size of the children's room allows, then you can simply purchase a larger bed, in the case of a shortage of square meters, it is better to opt for a comfortable sofa model. This piece of furniture will serve as a place for sleeping and relaxing games - the main thing is that it is functional and fits perfectly into the overall interior of the room.

Today, manufacturers offer a huge selection of children's furniture, with which you can originally equip the room of a young lady. At the same time, a sofa for a girl deserves special attention, which is well suited for organizing a berth and takes up a minimum of space. Children's sofa can differ not only in design, shape, but also in the type of design. Choosing such furniture, it is important to consider the area of ​​the room, as well as the height and age of the girl.

We list the most common types of children's sofas.

• Single beds. They are a simplified version of a standard bed. The only difference is their design is supplemented by three sides. Manufacturers complete single sofas with drawers, where you can conveniently store bedding. The main advantages of these models include: reliability in operation, durability, a huge selection of upholstery. In addition, the furniture does not require daily decomposition and folding, which simplifies the organization of a berth. There are no flaws.

• Two-tier. The main feature of this model is that the girl’s sleeping place is on the upper level, and the sofa is on the lower level.The design can be used to organize two berths. The advantages include durability, long life, the rational use of the space of the room (no need to put separate beds for two children). The downside is the high price.

• Transformers Treat the most demanded and practical models. Such sofas are available in different colors, shapes and sizes. The transforming sofa fits well with the modern design of the children's room. It looks especially chic in rooms decorated in the styles of classic and provence. Similar models are quickly installed, they can be placed even in long and narrow rooms.

• Couch. Represents one of the most stylish models. It looks like a folding sofa, and unlike the standard design, it does not have a back. In the folding version, the ottoman extends in length. Additionally, the furniture is equipped with a convenient storage system for bedding. The model has no drawbacks.

When choosing a soft sofa for a girl, it is important to pay attention not only to its design and coloring, but also to the type of transformation, since this will determine the useful life and speed, ease of folding furniture. Manufacturers usually equip children's sofas with the following folding mechanisms: “Book” (easy to maintain and suitable for sofas that take up a lot of space), “eurobook” (convenient, durable, used in the manufacture of corner models), “kangaroo” (suitable for designs with a width of 80 cm), “elf” (complex mechanism , they are equipped with models of sofas designed for teenagers).

• Roll-out. Many sofas for girls come in roll-out type. They are characterized by high strength, good stability and long service life. The main advantage of such furniture is that when folded it takes up little space, and in order to arrange a place to sleep, it is enough to pull the seat towards you. Another plus of the model - when unfolded, the height of the berth becomes lower than the height of the seat when folded. Roll-out sofas can have a different transformation mechanism.

• "Accordion". This mechanism is very popular, as it is easy to use (even a child of 7 years old can decompose a sofa independently) and compactness. To the design took a horizontal position, just pull the loop located at the bottom of the back. After that, the berth takes the form of a bed with armrests.

• "Click-gag." This mechanism has many similarities with the “sofa-book”. The transformation of furniture is silent and allows you to take 3 positions: reclining, lying and sitting. The side cushions that come with the sofa can be used both as headrests and armrests. This model is best suited for girls from 8 years old.

• "Dolphin". This mechanism is used for corner models. To make a berth, in such sofas you just need to pull the special strap located at the bottom of the sofa, after which the block hidden under the seat will slide out. Sofas with a dolphin mechanism are usually purchased to equip spacious rooms of teenage girls.

In order for a girl’s sofa to serve reliably for a long time, it is important to pay attention to the upholstery material. Experts do not advise buying products that have velor and flock upholstery. They will quickly become worthless.

The right decision will be to purchase furniture, the upholstery of which is made of fabrics impregnated with Teflon. It is less susceptible to stains, and there are no traces of spilled drinks on it. A tapestry is good for a nursery, chenille is a natural material that breathes and is easily cleaned of impurities.

As for the material for manufacturing the frame, it can be made from pressed plywood, wood, MDF, chipboard, or from mixed materials. Wood is considered the best quality and most environmentally friendly material; birch and beech are usually used for the production of children's sofas. When buying furniture, you should pay attention to the fact that the base was made of dry wood, without cracks on the surface.

Furniture filler (polyurethane foam) is usually used as a filler; it can be different in stiffness. Many manufacturers produce sofas for girls with a spring orthopedic mattress, it is recommended to purchase them by young ladies from 7 years old. Spring mattresses are divided into 2 types: with a conventional block (its filler is made of natural material) and with independent springs (allows you to optimally distribute the child's body during sleep).

Children's rooms of girls are usually decorated in soft pink shades, in connection with this, most furniture factories in the manufacture of sofas choose pink. They are additionally decorated with heart pillows, rhinestones, embroidery, ruffles and ruffles. If you put such a sofa in the bedroom, then any girl can feel like a real princess. To create a more fabulous atmosphere in the room, you can hang a canopy. A child behind a colorful curtain will not only be comfortable sleeping, but also have fun playing.

Despite the popularity of pink, designers still recommend choosing furniture for girls, taking into account the particular interior of the room and personal preferences of the child. Sofas of muted shades with small drawings are perfect in the bedroom. As for the passive girls, on the contrary, they need to buy furniture with images.

Plain sofas for many teenagers are not to their liking, that's why manufacturers especially offer them new collections of models with polka dots, a cage, a flower and a strip. They look gorgeous in children's sofas with the image of cartoon characters, birds and animals. Upholstery with a pattern is usually chosen by girls from 3 to 12 years old. There are also on sale sofas stylized as objects (carriage, bear, pumpkin).

Sofas for girls should be chosen not only by design, quality, but also by the age of the child. This indicator is very important. The width and length of the furniture should be with a small margin, since you need to take into account the dynamics of the girl’s development and growth. The first sofas are usually bought for children from 3 years old, since at this age young princesses begin to grow out of their cribs. At the same time, do not immediately throw them away - babies should gradually get used to a new place for sleeping.

Furniture for 5-year-old girls should be safe to use and not have sharp corners, protruding parts that could be damaged. Children whose age exceeds 6 years, you can purchase designs without borders. If the child behaves uneasily during sleep, then you should not turn up from the sides - they will save the fidget from an accidental fall.

Toddlers 7 and 8 years old need to learn to independently maintain the nursery in order and prepare a berth. To do this, folding models of sofas with orthopedic mattresses equipped with drawers for storing bedding should be put in the room. As for the design, the furniture can be of any style.

Girls from 10 years old can buy a transforming sofa. An excellent choice would be a model rolling out of the wall. When folded, it will not interfere with games. Children aged 11 and 12 are advised to buy designs, complemented by a desk and a locker - they will fit into the design of the room and allow you to properly organize the place for sleeping, games and classes. Adolescents 14 years old are advised to choose a classic style sofa bedspreferring pastel colors.

Making a girl’s nursery is not easy, because you need to consider not only the design of the room, but also the personal preferences of the young lady. The princess should feel comfortable in the room, so for her arrangement should choose comfortable and multifunctional furniture. Particular attention in the design of the nursery should be given to the choice of a sofa, which will become the main piece of furniture. To fill the room with an atmosphere of comfort and domestic warmth, it is recommended to use design ideas.

• Bunk sofa bed. This option is perfect for families who have two babies, and the area of ​​housing does not allow you to issue two children at the same time. The sofa is best placed along one of the walls, adding curtains to it - this will create a zone for privacy, hiding the sleeping place from prying eyes. Lockers decorated with colorful stickers can be installed next to the sofa. Such a creative performance will surely appeal to little fidgets.

• Pink sofa. For those girls who associate themselves with Barbie, the design of the nursery in soft pink shades will be an excellent solution. A sofa decorated with ruffles, soft pillows and bows on window curtains will create an unusual design. The pink sofa will be complemented by a snow-white dressing table, at which the girl can put herself in order.

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