Corner sofa beds: varieties and tips for choosing

Corner sofa beds are not the most common piece of furniture in our homes. But knowledge of their basic varieties is very important. If you ignore this point, no other selection tips will help here.

A corner sofa bed is an almost universal piece of furniture. Universal is not in the sense that it can be used anywhere, anytime. The bottom line is that a berth will only appear at moments when it is really necessary.

But from the very beginning, people may have difficulty choosing. It is necessary to distinguish clearly left and right corner sofas. You can put them only in a special way, and if the room does not allow this, the purchase will be, in essence, useless. Such a moment needs to be clarified every time, and not only when making furniture to order, but also when visiting large stores. The next important gradation is folding and non-folding sofas.

The second option continues to remain relevant, despite less convenience. The fact is that transformation almost always takes up a lot of useful space. In addition, the layout mechanisms, even the best ones, are the “weak spot” of any furniture. It is they who fail earlier than the main parts and the case. But you must also take into account the features of a particular folding device. It directly affects the height and rigidity of the mattress. Therefore, it determines how healthy and pleasant the dream will be.

The classic solution is "French clamshell." Such a mechanism develops in the form of a roll inside the sofa. After removing the pillows, you need to untwist the base and put it on a pair of support rods.

A mattress about 0.06 m thick is placed on top. Such a mechanism is hardly suitable for daily use. But in order to periodically receive guests, it fits perfectly.

If a thin mattress is not comfortable, you can choose "American clamshell" (she is sedaflex). Such a mechanism also beats the French counterpart in layout speed, in addition it has not one bar, but two whole legs.

You can decompose in one motion "Italian" cot. The sleeping area extends along with the sofa back. The final position of the back is behind the supports placed on the floor.

It enjoys considerable popularity and "accordion". It is not difficult to recognize it - the double back is folded in the manner of an “accordion”. You can expand the "accordion" by pushing the seat up and pulling it onto you. The mechanism, however, will have to be looked after. You can avoid squeaking by smearing the moving parts with special oil. The “recliner” option is considered universal, because it allows you to control the angle of inclination of the back and pull out the ottoman.

The undeniably classic solution is "book". Such a mechanism appeared a long time ago, and still has many fans. It should be remembered about its characteristic drawback: for folding the sofa will have to take a little from the wall. An improved solution - a rolling Eurobook, is devoid of this drawback. But wheel supports can damage the floor.

Can also be used:

• “Walking eurobook”;
• "tango";
• "Click-gag";
• Eurosof
• "telescope";
• "dolphin".

But the gradation of sofa beds doesn’t end there. Almost all of them are equipped with a spring unit. Only the toughest of bulk fillers can be compared with such a solution in terms of convenience and technology. Lovers of freedom and frequent permutations will definitely choose a flexible modular type. And those who like to have parties and gatherings with friends will prefer the model with a bar in the kit.

It is generally accepted that a corner sofa cannot be compact. It is used mainly in spacious rooms. At the same time pay attention to the size in both folded and open. Nevertheless, the dimensions of the models are quite diverse. Length and width can vary from 140 to 210 cm.

The depth of the sofa bed is most often 0.6-0.8 m. But it is directly affected by the form of the transforming mechanism. For single use, most often they get a small sofa, the width of the berth for which is 1.4-1.5 m. But if you need double furniture or the product is purchased for a couple, such a small sofa bed can not do.

For a very large room, you can buy a sofa bed over 2 m and a depth of 0.6-0.8 m. Some modifications of the "book" can be up to 3 m in length. Dimensions of modular designs vary depending on their shape. Individual blocks are very rarely less than 0.5 m in length and width. However, to order you can reduce their size.

Oddly enough, the fabric type of upholstery is more practical than using leather. Even a perfect leather surface is easily damaged by sharp objects. And it’s quite possible to choose a material that decently protects the inside of the sofa bed from moisture.

Jacquard weaving for a long time retains its original external appeal. But many professionals believe that flock may be the best choice. Is he:

• serves for a long time;
• mechanically strong;
• safe in sanitary and environmental terms;
• wear out a little;
• in appearance is close to chic velvet.

In terms of strength, they emit and shenill. The reason for this advantage is obvious - the base of the fabric is made as strong as possible, if only technology is followed. Chenille is characterized by the density and softness of the pile. It is formed by carefully selected artificial and natural fabrics. A more traditional solution is tapestry; however, its practical and aesthetic merits are overshadowed by the high price.

No matter how good the upholstery is, the question “what is inside” is very important when choosing a sofa. Previously, upholstered furniture was equipped with spring blocks. These are solid and modern technical solutions. Often used circuit with dependent springs. The disadvantage is obvious: if one spring is damaged, the supporting points adjacent to it also suffer. The difference between the models is related to the diameter of the springs and their number per unit area. Dependent blocks are good for upholstered furniture in the living room, but in the bedroom it is better to choose a sofa bed with independent spring filling.

Reducing the diameter of the springs has a positive effect on the orthopedic characteristics of the product. They sometimes additionally overlap:

• coconut coir;
• polyurethane foam;
• horse hair.

The density of the pads ultimately determines how hard the surface will be. As for the independent spring blocks, they are made by packing each support in a separate fabric cover. As a result, nothing sags and does not hesitate.

Speaking about modern sofa beds in the interior, one cannot avoid mentioning gray models. The opinion that he is boring and inexpressive has long been refuted. It is only necessary to correctly apply this tonality and find a suitable task for it in the composition. Both gray and brown, and beige colors make the interior calmer. For a warmer room, various shades of orange and yellow are suitable.

Visually expand the space will help blue, blue colors. The most harmonious will be shades of green. In a classic setting, pastel color furniture looks most appropriate. But in a very bright space you can put a sofa 1-3 tones darker than the walls. Darker products are not recommended; only experienced designers will be able to pick them up so that it is not too gloomy.

The most important point when choosing a sofa bed is to choose the right budget. If you strive to buy too cheap something that does not happen cheap - 100% in the hands will be a fake. When it is necessary to provide a very simple and easy transformation, they prefer the Eurobook mechanism. It is desirable that there are flexible lamellas.

Thanks to them, in a dream, support will be optimal.The surface of the sofa bed should be as flat as possible. Any junction creates inconvenience, and ideally it is better to do without them. You need to go to buy only in large stores or in branches of manufacturing companies.

The photo shows a light gray corner sofa bed. Despite the discreet seemingly coloring, it goes well with a very light floor. Saturated red curtains help make the room more interesting. In combination with light beige walls, the sophistication of the design solution is also manifested. The use of pillows of the same color is also quite appropriate.

And it looks like a corner sofa bed with matting. The combination of black and light elements of the composition is perceived very well. Even the shape of the pillows is thought out so that everything looks as elegant as possible.The combination of a sofa with a lush carpet and a simple wooden floor looks attractive.

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