Sofas in a modern style are an integral attribute of the living room in any home. The range of shops is so diverse that you can easily pick up a fashionable piece of furniture for any room. Corner and modular models are considered the most suitable, however, among direct sofas there are also interesting options.
Features
Modern sofas are not just a piece of upholstered furniture, but are a way of self-expression and give complete freedom in the choice of color palette, texture of materials, as well as decorative elements and accessories.
Another hallmark of modern upholstered furniture is multifunctionality.
Exist corner, modular, folding sofas with niches, banquets, ottomans, armrests of any shape, sliding footrests, etc. A modern sofa must necessarily be comfortable, pleasant to the touch, give an opportunity for a person to have a good rest, therefore ergonomic design and a skillful combination of materials play an important role.
Kinds
Some items of upholstered furniture are suitable for spacious rooms, others - for small living rooms, so they are available in different types. Types of modern sofas:
- direct - The classic version of upholstered furniture (convenient to place against the wall);
- semicircular - occupy the most space, however, look very stylish and presentable;
- angular - help to save space in small rooms, usually a banquet or ottoman is built in them;
- modular - give unlimited scope of imagination: parts can be made at your own discretion, interchanged if necessary (this option is the most universal, it makes it easy to refresh the interior without much difficulty), the composition of a modular sofa can include an ottoman, ottoman, armchair, couch, chaise lounge, etc. .
The sofa should match the size of the room to harmoniously look in the interior: not to clutter up the space, but not to leave too much emptiness around you.
Folding mechanisms
Upholstered furniture in the living room is often assembled and laid out several times a week. By the type of folding, the following sofa mechanisms are distinguished:
- new scooter - the most fashionable, most reliable premium mechanism, just pull the top of the back up and on yourself, the sofa will decompose itself (expensive, but will last for many years when folding the sofa every day);
- click gag - unfolds like a book, folding corners are straightened out additionally (there is no place for storage, often such sofas are made on thick curved metal legs, the back has an additional half-sitting position);
- sesame - An autonomous sleeping place with an orthopedic mattress is hidden under the seat, is easily rolled out and fixed by a head restraint (if necessary, you can move it to any point in the apartment);
- tango - a prototype of the click-gag mechanism, but is additionally equipped with a niche for storing bedding.
The mechanism for folding the sofa can be any, the main thing is that it is convenient for all family members and lasts for many years.
Materials of manufacture
The frame must be durable; an array of beech, ash, oak or pine is used for this. At the heart of a berth most often - a chipboard. The berth should be elastic, comfortable, medium hard. It is recommended to choose a reliable spring unit with springs isolated from each other or a sofa with latex filling.
It is not so important how often the sofa will unfold and fold, it is worth choosing the most reliable mechanism, because the purchase should last a long time.
Reliable hardware is made of stainless steel and galvanized steel. Upholstery material is striking in its diversity. Modern sofas are covered with leather, eco-leather, velvet, velor, matting, flock, jacquard, microfiber, faux suede, etc. Textured sofas, despite their high cost, are gaining more and more popularity among customers: upholstery can even be made of silk.
Design options
The sofa should harmoniously fit into the style of the room. It is most practical to select this piece of furniture for an existing interior, however, in some cases the sofa can be the central figure in the living room, so everything around is selected in addition to it. Recently, it has become fashionable to buy accent sofas in a rich berry color, they attract all the attention to themselves (provided the interior is in calm colors without a picture). Modern trendy styles:
- minimalism - simple geometric shapes without unnecessary details;
- eclecticism - a combination of different styles in one subject, most often made to order (requires the services of an experienced designer to get a stylish sofa, and not a mishmash of disparate elements);
- loft - multifunctional interior items in an urban style with artificially made old armrests;
- art deco (neoclassic) - It looks very elegant: thin trapezoidal legs, curved backs and decorative buttons;
- modern - modern roomy upholstered furniture of muted shades with sophisticated fittings;
- high tech - strict rectangular shapes with chrome elements; such furniture is produced with an almost complete absence of decor.
You can make a sofa to order in the workshop of upholstered furniture. Furniture will turn out with individual functionality and exclusive appearance.
Selection recommendations
Choosing upholstered furniture, be sure to consider the size of the berth when unfolded. Around should stay at least 50 cm so that you can approach the sofa. For a small room, it is recommended to choose direct models of sofas, because they take up less space (in a spacious room, the semicircular with magnificent forms will look most beautiful).
Before buying a trendy novelty, please note that the fashion is fleeting, and in a year such a sofa will become obsolete, because usually designer interior items are produced in a limited series, and outdated furniture is very striking. A striking trend of the current year is the purchase of two identical sofas for a spacious living room, if they are angular - one is bought from the right corner, the other from the left.
Custom-made non-folding living room sofas are considered the most fashionable, however, this option is extremely non-functional.
You can purchase not only a beautiful sofa, but also all related furniture: armchairs, coffee or coffee table, floor lamp in the same style, tastefully furnishing the whole room. It is most practical to buy furniture with a guarantee for fittings - this means that the manufacturer has laid down a sufficient margin of safety, and warranty cases are extremely rare.
The fabric should have color fastness (not fade), resistance to abrasion, fire resistance, environmental friendliness and good breathability. Light and thin upholstery is extremely impractical and is suitable only for furnishing a summer guest house, subject to infrequent visits by adults. If small children live in the house - the drapery should be easily cleaned from the paste of a fountain pen, paints, plasticine, etc.
Interesting examples
Beautiful photos of interesting examples will help determine the choice of furniture in the living room.
A monochrome trendy interior item with a click-gag folding mechanism will harmoniously fit into the calm interior of a small living room. This model is compact, gives a feeling of lightness due to high thin legs and the presence of free space under the sofa.
Leather sofa of a direct form. Compact laconic model for small living rooms.
Corner sofa without armrests and decorations with a mechanism for folding the new scooter. This model is maximally easily displayed with one movement of the hand. The berth is very spacious.
Two semicircular sofas in one living room. The original trend is gaining momentum: mirrored sofas in the opposite color scheme are an icon of style.
They will look best in the center of a spacious, well-lit living room.
Upholstered furniture in a minimalist style. It is harmoniously supplemented with accent bright textile pillows. Suitable for small rooms.
Designer leather sofa with car motifs. Very original model with interesting elements and unusual legs. It is almost impossible to choose furniture so that it blends harmoniously, maximum a coffee table. But the sofa itself, undoubtedly, is an extraordinary decoration of the interior.
Modular sofa with multifunctional armrests. Original coloring and additional module in the form of a stylized coffee table. Modules can be rearranged at your discretion, seeking to update the interior without cost as often as you want.
In the next video, see the rules for choosing a sofa.
