Sofas for teens: varieties and dimensions

Children in a house usually have a small footage, which is why parents have to look for solutions for ergonomic organization of space. The best way out is to purchase a sofa bed. Such furniture when folded takes up very little space, allows you to fully sleep at night, and during the day to take friends or just relax with a book.

The bedroom of a boy or girl aged 10-14 is not only a place of rest, but also a way of territorial expression, which is not recommended to invade without permission. That is why when choosing a bed for a child 10-14 years old, in the first place it is necessary to find out his opinion. As for the functional characteristics, the doctors give the following tips:

• a growing spine is required hard surface for relaxation, which will allow to keep the musculoskeletal framework in a physiological, anatomically comfortable position;
• for children in adolescence, it is advisable to choose a sofa or a slightly larger bed, since children at this age grow unevenly and often spasmodically;
• adolescents are already large enough and physically developed to cope with any mechanism for a bed, so you can choose a variety of models - attics, options with a lifting or transforming mechanism.

Given all these requirements, it’s not at all difficult to choose a suitable model, however, many parents face a difficult choice between a bed and a sofa. Each type of furniture has its pros and cons.For many years, children's beds were an absolute priority. However, today sofas are equipped with all the details important for a good rest: an orthopedic base, as well as a reinforced frame and a spring mechanism.

Built-in transformation unit allows you to achieve multifunctionality of furniture, that is why such sofas can be installed in the children's room along with traditional beds.

In order to make the right choice, you should familiarize yourself with the features of both options.

Bed:

• has undoubted dignity in the form of a flat surface without any joints and seams, as well as irregularities that are often found in sofas;
• for beds you can always buy mattresses with a variety of fillings (for example, “winter-summer” or according to the doctor’s testimony), a sofa is not available with this option;
• the bed has much more options in terms of price / quality ratio - manufacturers can use expensive wood, steel pipes, plastic or cheap chipboard material for the frame.

Sofa:

• the dignity of this type of furniture in its ergonomics and the ability to harmoniously fit into any design;
• multifunctionality will also be an undoubted plus, since the sofa is both a sleeping area and a platform for communication with friends, as well as a place for games;
• sleeping options for sofas, as a rule, have built-in sections for storing linen and bed, while the bed does not provide such devices;
• if you take into account the age characteristics of adolescents, then the sofa will become a more suitable option for furnishing a room than a bed - a folding mechanism allows you to use it in different age groups, which is especially true when it comes to growing children.

There are 2 popular varieties of sofas for teenage children - attics and transformers.

Loft sofa It is a two-tier structure, in which the sleeping area is located on the second level, and the sofa below. The advantages of such products include:

• furniture does not require folding and unfolding;
• on racks on the sides you can always hang shelves or arrange a sports corner.

Transformers, folding into a bed, perhaps the most popular version of furniture to date.

Such models are convenient for their ergonomics, since when folded they can significantly save space in the room - such a sofa can always be placed near the narrowest wall in the nursery. Models are performed in a wide variety of prices; they have a different frame and different fillers. Most modern products have an orthopedic mattress with a spring unit.

A little less popular sofa with bed lifting mechanism. For a day, the berth is fixed to the wall above the sofa in an upright position, and for the time of sleep it is simply lowered. The advantages of the models include aesthetic appearance, ease of operation, as well as saving free space without losing functionality.

Direct sofas are produced in a variety of sizes, it can be both small models and products of rather impressive sizes. Usually the seats are quite soft, they are convenient and comfortable to use. For a good rest, such sofas are suitable only if they are equipped with a folding mechanism.

Corner sofas usually have stiffer seats. Models are folding and can be used to organize a berth. However, due to design features they even in the assembled state take up a lot of space - therefore, such models are suitable for spacious children's rooms or rooms where at least other furniture is located.

The vast majority of sofas have such a feature as a sliding mechanism. It is thanks to him that it becomes possible to increase the space in the daytime and the arrangement of a berth at night.

• Classic version - “Eurobook” is the most popular. Such models are simple and reliable in use, suggest a spacious flat berth.

• Sofa Conrad. The retractable model, which is characterized by compact dimensions when folded, has built-in units for storing bedding and linen, ergonomically fits into the interior of a small room. The transformational mechanism is quite simple, so that a teenage child can quite cope with it on his own, without the help of adults.

• "Click-gag." Such a sofa is optimal for daily use, its backrest has 3 basic positions - sitting, lying and reclining. The armrests are laid out in 4 positions, there are drawers for bed linen. Most manufacturers offer removable covers for such sofas, often in a contrasting color, which allows you to change the look of the teenager’s room if you wish.

• Tick-tock. This is a simple and convenient mechanism, there are no wheels or rollers that can damage the floor surface. A child of 10-14 years old can easily fold and decompose the mechanism on their own, the design does not wear out. The place to sleep here is quite spacious, and the boxes for sleeping linen are usually roomy.

The advantages of sofas are their ergonomics and versatility. When folded, their dimensions are small, but when unfolded - they provide a fairly spacious place to relax.

• Popular single models they usually resemble beds, but due to two backs during the day, such models can be used as sofas. Traditionally, the width of the products is 80-90 cm, and the length is performed in dimensions from 180 to 200 cm. The height of the boxes can be very different, but most often 30, 40 and 45 cm.
• The width of the sleeping area in attic sofas it is usually 80 or 90 cm, and the length is 185 or 200 cm. The height from the floor to the second floor varies between 130-140 cm.
• The most spacious option is considered a transformer, the width of the berth here is 150-160 cm, and the length is 180-200 cm.

For teenage children, their room is not just a place of rest, but also a way of self-expression, so they attach great importance to its design and style. This means that choosing upholstery should take a lot of time. It is very important to first discuss this issue with the child - you need to find out what shades the teenager prefers.

Boys in adolescence are usually active and mobile, so preference should be given to products that, when folded, take up little space. There are several suitable furniture options for boys.

• For sports guys models in the style of avant-garde and constructivism will be appropriate. It can be couches without armrests with linen or cotton upholstery. Hue gamma is usually selected saturated - light green, orange or blue.

• Boys with creative inclinations Loft-style sofas will do. Here, a monochromatic flock or velor of restrained colors (gray or dark brown) is harmonious.

• Fans of gadgets and computer equipment can buy a sofa in high-tech style. In a laconic, devoid of pretentious design sofas on shiny chromed legs will be very welcome. Upholstery is better to choose light gray or blue.

But teenage girls usually prefer lighter and more delicate colors - lavender, pink or nude.

• For young dreamers can advise sofas in provence style from linen or cotton, preferably monophonic, although a light floral print can also be helpful. A set of such a sofa can sew several beautiful sofa cushions - such an element will bring cosiness and a romantic mood to the rooms.

• For girls who prefer luxurious interiors, it is advisable to purchase classic sofa with a plain surface in blue, yellow, white or light green.

• For sports girls minimalism is suitable. This style does not allow contrasting colors, so it is better to choose a sofa in gray or white colors. In order to dilute the boring look of the room, you can add a couple of bright spots of red or orange to the interior.

When choosing a sofa for a teenager’s room, it is very important to pay attention to the design features of the model you like. Functionality and ease of transformation are very important for a teenager.

Unfortunately, there are low-quality products on sale, the folding mechanism of which breaks a few weeks after use - repair of such furniture will result in considerable expenses for you.

Pay special attention to the filler - for example, cheap foam rubber has a tendency to crease and quickly loses its original shape. Sleeping on such a couch is harmful for children with a growing spine, as this can lead to the development of poor posture and even scoliosis. For teenagers, it is better to choose models with a polyurethane filler - it holds its shape perfectly, while it has a long shelf life.

Be sure to test the sofa before buying - for this you just need to lie on it for a couple of minutes and evaluate your feelings. The design of the berth should evenly distribute body weight, only in this case the child can count on a comfortable and full sleep.

We offer you a small photo selection of stylish sofas for teens.

• Single sofas-books and roll-out couches look very impressive - they save space in a small room.

• For spacious rooms, it is better to give preference to corner options.

• As for the design, the choice here is huge. For girls, they often choose an elegant ottoman in pink, turquoise, white and pastel colors.

• But in the room of a boy of 12-14 years old, it is better to pick up gray, blue and black items.

See how to choose a sofa for a child in the next video.