When developing the interior of a room, it is necessary to take into account such an important indicator as sofa upholstery. The material affects the external data of the furniture, as well as its operation. High-quality and spectacular upholstery can transform even the simplest sofa. Increasingly, consumers choose such well-known material as flock, because it has a lot of advantages and positive characteristics.
Material Features
Flock is great for sofa upholstery. This non-woven fabric has a characteristic pile on the outside. It is a kind of analogue of velor, but it is much cheaper.
Consider its pros and cons. Flock production consists of 3 stages. First pile the pile. After that, it must be painted, since any shades look spectacular. Finally, the canvas goes through final processing - the pile is sprayed and securely fixed. The procedure ends with the application of a special composition to improve product quality.
If we talk about the positive features, it should be noted the density and resistance to external influences. The fabric is water resistant and repels moisture remarkably. She retains her presentable appearance for a long time, is not prone to abrasion, does not stretch. It tolerates temperature extremes.
It is very nice to touch the upholstery from the flock. It does not require complicated care. It is easily painted, due to which it can be made in a wide variety of colors.
It is worth mentioning the minuses. The flock is quite electrified and, as a result, attracts dirt and garbage.It does not tolerate the effects of alcohol-containing compounds that can damage the surface. Some types of cloths may wrinkle. I must say that flock is considered quite a practical material. It is resistant even to the effects of sharp claws of pets and does not attract wool.
It is important that the fabric is hypoallergenic. It can be stuck when dirt appears, and this will not affect the quality and color of the picture.
Due to the bright colors, sofas with flock upholstery are perfect for installation in a nursery. Light will look spectacular in the bedroom or living room. Extravagant look dark models.
Chenill, velor and flock: which is better and why?
In order to answer this question, it is necessary to compare all these materials. Let's start with flock and velor. Despite the fact that they are very similar in appearance, the difference is significant.
Velours It looks very expensive and has beautiful overflows. It will look great in classic-style living rooms. At the same time, it will be quite difficult to choose a velor sofa for a high-tech interior.
It should not be purchased for families in which there are kids or pets, as the material will quickly lose its presentable appearance.
Flock it is more practical and at the same time has a significantly lower cost. Suitable for use in difficult conditions, quite easy to care for. However, there are limitations: flock sofas should not be placed in the kitchen, as they have the ability to absorb odors, which are very difficult to get rid of.
In the case when the buyer plans to sleep on the couch, flock is most preferable. In addition, it perfectly withstands the impact of sharp claws of pets, and processing will not allow their fur to accumulate.
Concerning chenille, it differs in instability to wet. After the material dries, stains appear on it.
Sofas with such a surface should not be bought for families with pets, as there will be puffs from teeth and claws of pets on the upholstery.
However, chenille looks quite impressive.
The choice should be made and depending on the functions of the furniture. Flock will be a great option for a children's room. It is resistant to dirt, but is easy to clean if necessary. And also such a surface is indispensable in a situation when there are pets in the house.
Types of sofas
The form of sofas can be different. The most popular are the classic direct models. They are suitable for any interior, look very elegant and easy to disassemble.
Size may vary depending on customer needs. Many consumers choose angular models for installation in a drawing room. They can be placed in the corner of the room or used for zoning the room. Very convenient are additional elements, such as a bar, countertop, shelves and others. They will look very good in an apartment of small dimensions, while such an unassembled sofa has a significant sleeping surface. You can sleep on it, even if you do not disassemble the sofa.
You can not ignore the island soft sofas. They have a rounded shape and are most often placed right in the middle of the room. The room for this option should be spacious, as the sofa becomes the main focus of the interior.
Actual colors
As mentioned above, there is no problem with staining the flock. Factories for the production of this material offer a wide palette. This means that such an upholstery can be selected in almost any desired color.
As for the nursery, sofas with funny patterns on the surface will be the best option. Colors can be both bright and calm. The classics that are popular in the living room and bedroom are white and beige. A brown flock sofa looks very good.
If you need to place accents, you can choose furniture made in fairly bright colors. Blue and green options look elegant.Red, violet and orange attract attention. However, caution is necessary with this choice.
It is recommended that other elements with similar shades be present in the room.
A black or gray sofa will look good in the style of minimalism or high-tech. However, in the case of dark upholstery, one should be more careful, as it can make the room dark.
Secrets of choice
One of the advantages of flock upholstery is its affordable price. This is a great way to save money by purchasing a quality product. In addition, long-term operation allows you not to think about hauling for many years. The quality of furniture must be emphasized. Experts do not advise saving, acquiring very cheap models that quickly lose their attractive appearance. In addition, the sofa should be comfortable.
An important factor is the presence of additional elements, such as countertops, armrests, pillows and the like. It also affects convenience and comfort, but can also cause a higher cost. Furniture design is important for every customer. There can be no advice, it all depends on the taste and preferences. However, you need to follow the combination of interior details. The sofa should look appropriate in the room.
Before buying, you must make measurements of the premises. They will help determine which sofa needs to be purchased. It should also be decided in advance exactly where it will be posted.
How to care?
Caring for flock upholstery is a snap. It will require systematic dry cleaning, which can be done using a vacuum cleaner or a soft brush. Washing is not prohibited. You can add soap or powder to the water with softeners. Drying is done in the shade, excluding direct sunlight.
Among the forbidden things include dry cleaning and bleaching. The fabric should not be squeezed. And also do not scrub or scrape old spots on the surface.
Beautiful examples in the interior
There are various variations of the placement of sofas from the flock in the interior:
- furniture made in red and blue colors is suitable for techno-style;
- minimalism implies black, white and gray colors;
- classics and baroque are perfectly combined with brown and golden hues, options with drawings and patterns are also suitable here;
- red, blue, beige and black furniture are relevant for art deco;
- In high-tech style, sofas in bright colors will look great.
You will learn how to clean a sofa from a flock in the next video.
