Frameless sofas: features, types and choices

No interior is complete without beautiful and functional furniture. However, if earlier mainly frame products were a priority, today manufacturers produce a range of frameless products with polymer fillers. The material in this article will tell about its features, pros and cons, types, as well as the nuances of choice.

Frameless sofas are furniture of various shapes, which depends on the type of filler used. They have an inner padded cover and an outer padding. The top cover is usually removable, made of durable material that is resistant to dirt and abrasion. There are no hard parts and bases inside, the type of filler used is resistant to moisture and temperature changes.

Due to its characteristics, the model is used in different rooms of the home. At the same time, the service life and weight load of different products may vary. One of the distinguishing features of this furniture is the ability to independently replace the filler.

Frameless sofas have many advantages.

• They are light and mobile. Due to their low weight, they can be moved to any room in the home. You can change the location as often as you want.
• They are safe: they do not have sharp corners, which can be injured if accidentally touched.
• They are environmentally friendly. The production uses harmless materials, so the products are suitable even for allergy sufferers.
• Furniture without a frame is very practical, hygienic, maintainable. Its covers and fillers can be changed. If desired, the upholstery can be done independently.
• Such sofas are durable. They serve no less than traditional analogues on the frame.
• They are suitable for arranging different rooms. in various interior stylistics, becoming its key accents.
• They are aesthetically attractive. Such furniture can be an independent accent and part of a furniture ensemble.
• Frameless sofas have an affordable price. Their price is less than traditional counterparts on the frame.

In addition, frameless sofas have a wide range of colors. Depending on the shape and size, they are suitable for children, adolescents and adults. Unlike frame furniture, they quickly take the shape of the body, reducing the load on the spine. Due to the lack of hard parts, they cannot be broken. At the same time, products are suitable for people with different complexities.

Along with the advantages, frameless sofas have several disadvantages. They do not have drawers for storing any accessories. They are not at all capable of replacing frame, and especially orthopedic furniture. Back support for these products is insufficient. Due to the low stiffness in the absence of conventional sofas or chairs, back pain is inevitable over time.

These products have a low fit. Everyone can use it, however, it is difficult for older people to get up from such furniture. Despite the comfort of sensations, these products can not be used for daily sleep.

Frameless sofas can be classified according to several criteria. For example, by type of execution they are straight, angular and modular. All 3 types can have filler in the form of mats or blocks of elastic packing of natural or synthetic origin. Such furniture may be modular, consisting of one or more sections.

Sectional, composite, and radius models have their own differences. Sectional are attached to each other during the assembly process. Compound have a free mounting system. These blocks can be selected in any quantity, making sofas of the desired length from them. Radius consist of one part. Such furniture is used to emphasize the central part of the room.

Besides, among the rulers there are models with granular filler. They do not have a rigid shape and can be used as sofas or large pillows for relaxing. They have a small soft back, and sometimes armrests. Some models are noteworthy in that they can be rotated as you like, using any side for sitting or resting in a prone position.

This version of frameless furniture differs from traditional frameless poufs in large sizes. Unlike other modifications, such furniture consists of one part with a different shape of cut. Most models of this type do not have a back. They resemble bean bags, which take the shape of a body under the weight of a sitting man.

Other options are tailored in such a way that they have small back-sides on the back. Individual products resemble long deck chairs designed for one user. Others can fit two people of medium build.

This group includes modifications of two types with a berth: folding poufs and variants of a modular type. The products of the first group consist of two filled mats, packed in internal and external covers. In addition, they are equipped with rollers and pillows. If necessary, these sofas are folded into comfortable and compact poufs.

Products of the second type are assembled from several elements. In fact, these are sofas consisting of finished parts that are finished and packaged in covers. This furniture can have separate armrests, bases, separate and combined with the seat back.

This group includes soft products of two types: huge rectangular pillows with granular filling and poufs, consisting of solid cast blocks of sheet stuffing. Products of the first type include modifications of various forms. They can resemble armchairs in the form of a drop, a pear, a ball, a banana. As a rule, the dimensions of such furniture are small, these sofas do not have a berth, are designed for the user's sitting position.

In the production of frameless sofas, different raw materials are used. Upholstery materials are distinguished by their dense structure and breathable properties. Most often, materials such as velor, jacquard, chenille, tapestry, flock, suede are used in the work. Less commonly, frameless sofas are made of artificial leather. The inner covers are made of elastic textile based on cotton.

They stuff such furniture with different materials. This factor determines the life of a particular sofa. Some options are filled with granular polystyrene foam. It is 90% air, so it’s light enough.

Their diameter should not exceed 4-5 mm. If they are smaller, the sofa will be heavier. The large size of the filler makes frameless furniture not so convenient to use. When buying a model with such a packing, they usually take an additional filler, because over time its volume will decrease, you will need to add balls.

In addition to balls, polymers are used in the production of frameless furniture. Low-cost products are made of foam, but it is not able to keep its shape for a long time. Therefore, manufacturers also use foamed polyurethane foam. Elite products are created using latex, they are very expensive.

The parameters of sofas without a frame depend on their type. For example, poufs are the most compact. Pillow options and pouffes can be no more than 45 cm in height. Their length rarely reaches 1.5 m. The length of large models can reach 2 m at a height of 75 cm.

Parameters of medium modifications are approximately 180 cm in length at a meter height. Modular constructions can be longer in length, as well as transformer products. As for the options-bags with granular filler, their parameters depend on the shape. On average, their back height is from 20 to 45 cm.

Color schemes of frameless sofas can be the most diverse. A wide selection of colors allows you to choose an option in the interior of any color. Among the current tones, one can distinguish gray, dark turquoise, smoky blue, sand, lavender, mustard. Light shades are also in fashion: blue, beige, creamy, pistachio. Despite the impracticality, white products are popular.

In addition to monophonic options, products with an interesting print are on sale. The drawings allow you to choose a product for arranging a specific interior style. For example, models with Native American ornaments, damask patterns, golden monograms, Scandinavian motifs look creative and bright.

Having decided to equip one of the rooms with a frameless sofa, It is necessary to take into account several nuances.

• The material of the upper cover must be dense, flexible, resistant to abrasion and cleaning. The textile of the inner cover must be breathable and elastic. Textiles with a rare interweaving of threads will not retain granular or solid cast filler.
• The practical model is equipped with a zipper, which means replacing the packing.
• The length of the zipper should be at least 80-100 cm, the stroke is smooth, without jamming.
• The color of the upholstery should be practical, successfully fit into a specific interior style.
• The size of the product is selected based on their own needs. The type of design is selected based on the number of users.
• When buying products with ball filling, you can immediately buy a packing bag.

We offer 10 examples of the successful choice of frameless chairs for the interior design of urban apartments or country houses.

• The arrangement of the guest area with the help of a modular sofa of the angular type.

• An example of choosing frameless furniture for arranging an ethnic interior.

• Round pillow model that fits perfectly into the interior of the living room.

• A three-element modular frameless sofa as a key element of the relaxation area.

• Creating a guest space through frameless furniture with decorative pillows.

• Ethnic-style modules sofa with cushions to replace seats.

• Modular corner furniture with a back.

• Variant of unusual shape, suitable for arranging a bedroom or a recreation area.

• A laconic model that fits well into the interior of a children's room.

• A product with a back and armrests that can decorate the interior of a creative workshop.

See the frameless sofa below.