Creating a cozy design is impossible without proper placement of furniture. Quite often, for this, corner sofas are used in interiors. Their convenient design and a variety of sizes allow you to choose the right option for any room. At the same time, even the largest corner sofas take up little space compared to bulky classic ones.
Features
Many designers recommend installing a sofa with a berth in the living room. This is due to the fact that it is convenient and quite practical. Especially comfortable are the modular options that can be disassembled into sections, and then arranged as you like. It is also convenient when the sofa easily becomes a bed. Wherein with the help of such furniture it is possible to carry out zoning of space, which is important for studios.
The model variety of sofas is impressive. You can find both simple corner options and original U-shaped designs. Very popular are sofas, which have a direct section for a sleeping place.
You can add a corner piece of furniture with a minibar, a small cabinet, shelves or a coffee table.
What are they?
In fact, a corner sofa is a chair complemented by a straight section. This design allows maximum make good use of living space. Corner systems are divided into the following types.
Folding
Transformers have a folding, sliding or walking mechanism, which allows the sofa to turn into a comfortable berth. Among them there are such models as “Tango”, “eurobook”, “spartacus”, “dolphin”, “accordion”, “clamshell”, “kangaroo” and others. Of the shortcomings, it is worth noting the fact that for daily use, the design is not the most convenient. Most options have a springy soft base and a hard part that folds out.
Transforming sofas can be easily and quickly expanded. At the same time, they are distinguished by reliability and durability, which are achieved due to the minimum use of moving parts. This option provides a large number of places for guests. In the inner drawers you can store bedding, which frees up additional space in the room. Best such option suitable for small rooms where it is impossible to place a lot of furniture.
Modular options are transformed thanks to individual segments from which you can make the desired configuration. In such furniture, each component has its own function. So, the straight element is the length of the sofa, and the corner allows you to form one or more protrusions. Armrests are used to divide the sofa into parts. As for poufs, they are additional seats.
Modular sofas can be adjusted in size depending on the number of segments and their configuration. As a result, it becomes easy to free up the necessary space. Each or almost every module has a place to store things. Quickly and without unnecessary problems, you can change the shape of the sofa. Instead of shelves or a table, it is convenient to use armrests.
For a small room it's hard to pick suitable modular design. At the same time, it is important to correctly enter it into the general layout of the interior.
It is worth considering that such sofas are quite expensive, but at the same time they can often be modified and rearranged.
Non folding
Monolithic models are most often made as a semicircle and are solid. Such sofas occupy a lot of area, so it is better to choose them for large spaces. The main advantage of the monolithic design is its long service life. This is due to the lack of mechanisms for transformation that break faster. However, such sofas have a significant drawback - it is impossible to form a comfortable berth.
Materials
Material for corner furniture, as for any other, should be reliable, pleasant-looking and easy to care for. Elite leather sofas are beautiful, elegant and high price. In addition to the fact that the skin has a luxurious appearance, it is easy to clean and serves for a long time. Among the shortcomings of the material is worth noting limited number of shades.
Sofas from flock They are resistant to mechanical stresses such as claws of domestic animals. They are also easy to clean. However, such an upholstery is not very pleasant to the touch.
Velours as an upholstery for upholstered furniture it will look great in a living room in a classic style. However, it requires special care. Of the advantages, a pleasant and soft surface should be noted.
Shenill more often than other materials used for upholstering sofas due to a wide variety of color schemes and strength. Such material is able for many years not to lose its original appearance.
Choose material for the sofa should based on your preferences, budget and general style of the space in which it will be located. Moreover, you can choose the color of the upholstery so that the furniture will become one of the brightest accents in the living room. Do not be afraid if at the same time the sofa will stand out from the whole range.
Dimensions
The standard dimensions of the corner sofa include a height of 90 cm, a length in the range from 230 to 280 cm, and a width from 150 to 180 cm. However, manufacturers of upholstered furniture are ready to satisfy any consumer needs, therefore Today you can find sofas of various sizes.
A small sofa with compact dimensions of 150 by 150 cm or 130 by 200 cm is conveniently placed in the corridor or in the kitchen. This option is suitable for relaxing alone.
Most often they represent folding Eurobooks.
A small version in the form of a sofa-book in a disassembled state does not exceed a length of 125 centimeters. At the same time, its width is about 140 centimeters. As an addition, you can use sections with a similar design.
The average sofa has a size of 200 by 150 cm or 240 by 260 cm. The dimensions of such models are highly dependent on the armrests. If you take into account the upper part, then the depth of the sofa will be 150 centimeters, and the height of the back - approximately 75 centimeters.
A large sofa is considered an elite piece of furniture, as it is quite expensive. In it, the seat can reach 2 meters or more. Most often, such models are made to order. The dimensions of the berth, as a rule, are 300 by 200 centimeters or 200 by 140 centimeters.
Styles
In a large and spacious room, the angular model of the sofa asks. It is especially convenient if it is supplemented with shelves or a folding table. Among them are models in the form of the letter "P", with a right- or left-side angle, in the form of different geometric shapes.
For a small living room it is better to opt for narrow options, but with a berth. Such sofas can be folding or equipped with a separate section for a berth. As a rule, a box is hidden in the seat for storing things. Upholstery of such furniture can be any, but it is desirable that it be dense. As for the frame, it should be made of wooden timber.
In the presence of a bay window You can purchase a bay window model with an original design. The manufacture of such furniture is made to order in accordance with the wishes of the customer. Among the models you can find monolithic, transformers and combined.
Among modern options, designers distinguish models consisting of three parts: corner element, sofa and chair. Often to such models there are additional sections, poufs, pillows. They can be placed in spaces of any size.
Selection tips
When choosing a sofa, you must definitely sit on it to assess how comfortable it is. It is advisable that the angle of the backrest and its height be comfortable, as well as the depth of the seat.
In the event that the choice fell on a sofa-transformer, it is important to check how the mechanisms work. After all, everything should be easy to fold out and assemble, without any noise. For long-term use of furniture it is better to choose steel fasteners.
Before acquiring a corner sofa, it is worth making all the necessary measurements so that the new furniture fits exactly in the designated place.
Beautiful examples in the interior
In the living room in bright colors and with a large window, the centerpiece will be a bright, medium-sized corner sofa. It is good to supplement fabric upholstery with a soft rug on the floor and a snow-white low table.
In a cozy corner of the studio it will be advantageous to look a sofa in a saturated color, for example, blue. To give it visual comfort, you should place on it a large number of pillows of different colors. At the same time, they should be lighter than the sofa. If the furniture lines are soft, it is better to pick up a round table and carpet. A great addition will be a large green plant.
In the spacious room, a dark island from a corner sofa with an original design, a table and a fluffy carpet looks luxurious. Moreover, if the interior is made in bright colors, then for furniture it is better to prefer contrasting dark colors. However, in this case, the sofa should be supplemented with bright colors. For example, a combination of dark gray and orange looks very impressive.
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