Sofas without armrests: varieties and tips for choosing

A room without a sofa can hardly be called a living room. The question arises: "Where to put the guests?". And the owners periodically need a rest that will provide a beautiful comfortable sofa. Upholstered furniture is an integral part of the interior of the hall and, perhaps, the most popular. There are a lot of models on sale, but the article will focus on products without armrests.

A sofa without armrests at first glance seems too concise or incomplete. Users of small-sized apartments, where every centimeter of usable area is taken into account, will be able to evaluate it. From this important point, it’s worth starting the consideration of the benefits.

1. The absence of armrests makes the sofa compact, but at the same time more spacious, a couple of people can sit on it more than a usual product of the same size.
2. Successfully replaces a full double bed. Lying against the wall, to get up, do not need to step over the railing.
3. To cover such a model is easy.
4. Sofas without handrails are much more durable, since the product begins to wipe and age from the armrests.
5. In families with small children, ergonomic designs will reduce the risk of injury.
6. The product will cost less, since manufacturers had to spend less on it.
7. Laconic sofas are ideally suited to modern urban styles that avoid excesses: minimalism, loft, high-tech.
8. On the furniture market you can find a wide range of such products and choose for every taste.

Since sofas without armrests have a lot of advantages and the demand for them is stable, the industry organized the production of a large assortment of models of different types. They differ from each other in forms, folding mechanisms, purpose, color and styles. Structurally, sofas are divided into five groups.

The most ordinary straight sofa is called a slipper. When folded, the product seems small and can decorate any small space, but it is necessary to expand it, and a full-fledged sleeping place appears in the room.

If you install this type of sofa in the corner, it will not take up much space. But, laying out, it turns out a large bed for sleeping, able to take the whole family. The design is endowed with a box for bedding.

A solid construction, using soft blocks lined up in the form of the letter "P". It is designed for a large room, which looks equally good both in the corner and in the center of the room, organizing a recreation area.

It seems to some that such a sofa in shape should resemble an island or stand alone in the center of the room. The second option is closer to the truth. Island models have the same upholstery on all sides, whatever their shape, they can be placed anywhere in space.

Modular models also belong to a variety of types of upholstered furniture. They are convenient and unique in that they can be disassembled from one large U-shaped sofa into a certain number of functional elements. Modules can be small sofas, soft cubes, poufs and even conventional tables.

Round sofas are beautiful and unusual; they well support bay-window interiors. But their functional convenience can be argued.

Most sofas have a transformation function, that is, with a movement of the hand they turn into a double bed. They are diverse, and in order not to make a mistake with the choice, you need to consider where the berth will be moved.

Some types of sofas cannot be placed close to the wall: when unfolding, they need a certain space, otherwise they will scratch the wall. To understand the choice, you should familiarize yourself with all types of transformation and choose the most suitable option for yourself.

The book is an improved mechanism of Soviet sofas. To decompose it, you need to lean back. Such models have a large boot box. To transform the design, you need to make a certain effort. The product must not be pushed against the wall. - A small gap is required, otherwise it will not work out.

The mechanism was invented by the French, and received the name for sounds made during folding, similar to a "click-gag". The backrest made of wood and the steel frame under the seat are connected by a special mechanism. To spread out the sofa, you need to slightly raise the seat, while the back will lower, until it completely takes up space over the linen drawer. During the transformation, the angle between the seat and the backrest gradually increases, and as a result both elements fit into the plane. In addition to sitting and lying down, the sofa has a third state - half-sitting, designed for a relaxed rest.

Even a child can decompose a sofa with an accordion mechanism, you just need to raise the seat and pull it towards you until the structure is fully revealed. To assemble the model, the opposite action should be performed, and the seat will immediately fall into place, and the back will rise and take its usual position. To turn a sofa into a bed, you will need a lot of free space in front of the structure where the transformation will take place. The frames are endowed with metal and wooden profiles, the seat with lamellas is orthopedic.

Roll-out sofas have an easy transformation, they are reliable and recommended for daily use. Direct models are rolled out on casters and laid out on brackets in front of them. In corner products, the drawout is a larger part, and the smaller one contains a linen box. When extended, a capacious berth is formed.

In the process of transformation, the model resembles the shape of a dolphin during a jump, hence the name. The mechanism is considered simple and reliable, moving parts move on rollers, you do not have to move them away from the wall. They are used for folding corner sofas, but they are often installed on straight models.

Thanks to the “pantograph” mechanism, the berth does not move out, but literally steps forward, for which it received the second name “tick-tock”. Taking only two steps, the sofa unfolds without damage to the flooring, in addition, it does not require spare centimeters between the wall and the body. In appearance, the model is neat, compact, with rounded soft corners, it easily fits in small rooms. But having decomposed it, a wide and comfortable berth is found.

Before choosing a sofa, you need to evaluate the capabilities of the room. Large tall models are contraindicated in a small space, even if there is room for them. You can choose a small, even narrow sofa, but at the time of transformation it will turn into a double.

The optimal length of the product is 170-180 cm, the width for the back and seat is 80-90 cm, this model when unfolded will have a width of 160-180 cm, which is enough for a comfortable sleep for two people.

The maximum length of the structure is marked with dimensions of 190-195 cm, and the width when folded is 100-110-120 cm. There are also mini version sofas for small rooms, in length they do not exceed 140 cm.

Upholstery will become the guarantor of reliability and durability of the product itself. There are fabrics that can repel water and dirt. There are tactilely pleasant fabrics or especially durable ones from which even the most active cats will not be able to stretch the threads, and it is not easy for dogs to gnaw them. Everyone can choose the upholstery, taking into account the tasks.

For sofas, genuine leather, modern breathable eco-leather and leatherette are used. Such models can have a surface of different colors, even with a pattern. Wraps for products are better to select overhead fragmentary or completely abandon them, since there is no point in covering the skin that gives a presentable appearance to the interior. But the surface will require special care.

Lightweight and durable material with amazing texture and beautiful pattern. Plexes of different threads formed the basis: silk, wool, synthetics, cotton and linen. The sofa in its execution has an attractive shine that can be beaten by the presence of matte plain pillows, alternating with pillows in Jacquard fabric covers.

The material is very pleasant to the touch, it is often confused with velvet, but its pile is shorter, and it costs less than the famous counterpart. The fabric is based on synthetic threads with the addition of wool and cotton. The product is easy to clean and is considered completely harmless.

When choosing a sofa, the surrounding space is taken into account first of all, it determines the size of the model. They also pay attention to the situation, the product must be in harmony with it, and therefore, must match the style.

As for the folding mechanisms, there are quite a few of them, and in order not to make a mistake with the choice, it is better to familiarize yourself in advance. Considering the transformation options, you need to choose a model that would not interfere with the surrounding walls and objects. For example, if the sofa is jammed with furniture from two sides, it means that the berth should move forward.

Having an expensive flooring, you should not choose sliding systems on casters, it is better to turn to a more gentle mechanism - the “pantograph”. For whom the presence of a gap between the sofa and the wall is unacceptable, must abandon the "book" in favor of a sliding transformation.

When buying, you should pay attention to the berth. Not every mechanism can become a “carrier” of a real comfortable mattress. In this case, it is worth taking a closer look at the accordion model, in which the thickness of the soft surface is at least 20 cm. The filler is also important for a comfortable sleep, in which case foam filling or latex with a spring block is convenient. Not bad if the mattress is placed on wooden slats.

The beauty of modern sofas is beyond doubt, this can be seen seeing examples of these products:

• a set of sofas without armrests with drawers in combination with cabinet furniture in the interior of a children's room;

• modern unusual model in a minimalist interior;

• children's playroom with frameless sofas;

• spring two-tone Dune model with a simple but stylish design.

The sofa without armrests has a spectacular modern look, and as a bonus, there are also additional seats that are selected by handrails.

See the following video for an overview of the sofa without armrests.