Children's sofa: features, models and choice

The proper organization of a bed in a children's room is a serious moment, on which depends not only the style of the room, but also the state of health of the child. In recent years, a children's sofa has been very popular.

In the article, we consider the features of this furniture, its types, as well as the subtleties of choosing the optimal model for a child’s room.

The sofa is a classic comfortable sofa, the backs and armrests of which are on the same level. In the past, such furniture was used exclusively for the seat, but today, thanks to the built-in transforming mechanisms, it has become possible to turn it into a full-fledged sleeping place.

Sofa sofa is considered an ergonomic solution for a small children's room. In the folded state, the furniture significantly increases the free space for games and communication with friends, and when unfolded it creates the necessary conditions for a comfortable sleep. As a rule, in the lower part of the sofa there are boxes and blocks for storing bedding and sleeping clothes.

Among the main advantages of such furniture there are a number of factors.

• Sofa can be installed in a room of any size - When folded, it has a stylish but compact appearance.
• Sofa saves not only space, but also family finances. In the vast majority of stores, such furniture is sold at lower prices than traditional beds and sofas.
• The berth on the sofa is perfectly even, the probability of occurrence of creases and bends is minimized. This is very important for the growing spine, as it contributes to the formation of proper posture and normal functioning of internal organs.
• The sofa is safer for babies than an ordinary sofa, because there are no sharp corners, and soft sides allow you to prevent the risk of a child falling.
• On sale are presented sofas of various sizes, colors and design options. You can always pick up bright and beautiful models for the room of children and teenagers.
• The withdrawable mechanism is reliablethanks to which it is possible to fold and lay out a sofa daily for several years.

Of course, some mechanisms of the sofa have a rather complicated design and can be broken when used by a very active baby. However, in most cases, they are easily repaired. Compared to the advantages, the disadvantages of furniture are not so significant, so more and more parents make the choice in favor of a sofa.

Manufacturers produce sofas for children in a variety of options.

• Sliding sofa. Such furniture can be angular or straight. Most often, the dolphin folding mechanism is used, when the berth is pulled out from under the seat and lined up in the same horizontal plane with it.

• Sofa with additional functionality. Such furniture does not have a sliding mechanism at all - it is a monolithic structure with storage units placed directly under the berth.

• Sofa with soft sides. A popular model for young children. This design is safe, it protects the baby from injury in case of careless movements.

• Models with stationary sides. In this case, the sides are present in the structure on a static basis; they cannot be moved from one place to another.

• With removable sides. Here, the sides can be rearranged in case of a change in the arrangement of furniture in the room.

• Sofa with sides on all sides.

When choosing a sofa for a child’s room, first of all, remember that you create comfort and coziness not for yourself, but for the crumbs. That is why when choosing a stylistic and color solutions for the interior, it is necessary to take into account the age of the child and his hobbies. You should not heap up the room with pathos furniture in a classic style, and certainly grandiose directions such as Baroque and Rococo will not work for children. Young children prefer toy models, ships or cars of bright colors with prints in the form of their favorite fairy-tale characters.

A sofa in the style of Provence or hi-tech will be appropriate for teens - the first option is optimal for girls, the second looks harmoniously in the room of a teenage boy.

The shade of furniture should be harmoniously combined with the general stylistic and color scheme of the interior.

Avoid bright, acidic colors - such colors cause irritability and rapid fatigue. Too dark shades in the interior lead to depression and reduced mental activity.

Most often, furniture for boys is made in soft - gray, blue or pistachio - shades. Wet or white models depicting robots, heroes of comics or pirates will look appropriate.

In the girls' room, it is better to give preference to a delicate color palette - pink, nude, light purple. It is possible to place cushions, for example, in the shape of a heart.

Do not install black furniture in the nursery. Despite its practicality and the solution to the problem of spots, this color does not carry optimism, so it is better to leave it for the room of adult users.

According to customer reviews, the most popular manufacturers of sofa for children are a number of companies.

This furniture is the best in terms of ergonomics. Sofas from this manufacturer have a stylish design in tandem with a simple transformation mechanism. A capacious storage unit is hidden under the berth of the Rainbow sofa. The manufacturer has thought over the height of the armrests and seats in such a way as to create comfort for the child.

Sofas of the Russian manufacturer of this brand will surely appeal to both very young crumbs and teenagers. The undoubted advantages of the models are the upholstery, which is made from a fabric that is resistant to dirt, which is especially true when it comes to the children's room. Orthopedic mattress, filler - polyurethane foam.

Parents indicate that children can lie to their full height even on the assembled sofa - It is very convenient if the child wants to relax during the day. However, the corners are usually made rigid, so additional protection in the form of sofa cushions is required.

The Asti-6 model of this manufacturer completely eliminates sharp corners, has smooth rounded shapes, therefore, brand models are very popular with parents and children. Advantages also include an environmentally friendly pine frame and the included pillows, reminiscent of sweets in their design. The transformation mechanism is simple and reliable, therefore the child will be able to lay out the sofa on their own without the help of adults.

This manufacturer produces sofas for preschoolers. Sleep sofa equipped high side and sheathed with soft textile fabric, soft mattress. For the convenience of storing sleeping accessories, lockers are provided at the bottom, and on the sides you can always place shelves for personal items of the child.

They are also very popular. models of MIA and IKEA companies.

The choice of a sofa sofa for a child depends on the age of the baby. So, for children under 3 years old sofa It must be safe, soft, made from environmentally friendly materials.

With age, requirements change. For older children, you need to pay attention to many other factors, for example, compactness. A children's room usually has a small footage, so sofas should not take up much space when folded. Optimum dimensions - 45x120x190 cm.

It is better to give preference to models with drawerswhere the child will clean the bedding. Thus, you maintain the hygiene of bedding, and at the same time teach your child to order and self-discipline.

For children, the mattress is of particular importance - it should be orthopedic. Only in this case, during sleep, the child’s body will take a physiologically correct position, otherwise there is a high risk of curvature of the spine and even the development of scoliosis.

Foldable transformation mechanism should be extremely simple, with a minimum of elements and parts. Be sure to ask the seller to demonstrate his work - you must personally assess the ease of folding the sofa and the smoothness of the formed berth. If you notice that individual pillows are skewed in height, then it is better to refuse such a purchase.

Well, of course, do not forget to test the model you are offering for comfort in a sitting and lying position.

A children's sofa can be not only a sleeping place, but also a stylish piece of furniture for a child’s room.It is very important that its design is in harmony with the size and tint range of the entire interior, as well as consistent with the nature and temperament of the crumbs.

Choosing a sofa in the form of the hero of your favorite book or cartoon will be appropriate for both the boy and the girl.

A win-win option for the boy’s room is a sofa in the form of a boat and a typewriter.

For the girl, they select options for a folding sofa in the form of a palace, a house or a carriage for the beloved princess.

The color scheme of the ottoman can be very different: for boys choose blue and pistachio options, for girls pink, pastel or lilac.

Black models of upholstered furniture will be more appropriate in the room of a modern teenager, especially if they correspond to his interests.

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