Large sofas: features and types, examples in the interior

To equip large halls and spacious living rooms you need large furniture. Otherwise, a feeling of emptiness is formed. When purchasing furniture, it is important to choose the right big sofa. For spacious rooms, many massive models have been created, designed to bring coziness into the interior and organize a convenient and comfortable place to relax.

Large sofas can transform the room, making the room functional. Furniture stores offer a huge selection of such products. They are in demand among the owners of spacious rooms. Thanks to the large dimensions, sofas can accommodate 5 or more people for friendly “gatherings” over a cup of tea.

Their main advantages include a large assortment. On sale there are solutions with different design features, made of various materials in a wide range of colors. Products are made in light neutral or dark colors, they can be bright, with beautiful prints and patterns.

The possibility of transformation, the presence of drawers or shelves make this furniture functional. When the sofa is decomposed, several additional berths are formed at once, which is important for a large family. The compartments or drawers provided for in the design can solve the problem of lack of space for storing bedding, things, and textiles.

Large sofas have some disadvantages. For example, the cost. Dimensional furniture will cost more than compact products.In addition, massive sofas are weighty, which is why they can create difficulties during transportation and installation. To wash the floors under them, you will have to make a lot of effort to move the furniture and move it to its original place.

Large sofas are available with or without armrests. Classic models incorporate this design element. Armrests can be soft or made of natural wood. Their forms are straight or streamlined. Products without armrests have a harmonious appearance, since they lack parts that can add additional “heaviness” and bulkiness to the entire structure. Manufacturers also offer unusual solutions with a single armrest.

Dimensional sofas have a different configuration, which makes it possible to choose a model based on the parameters of the room.

• Corner designs. Such solutions may be L-shaped or U-shaped. The former are able to harmoniously fit into any of the corners of the room. U-shaped variations are more massive, usually they are located at the farthest wall and occupy 2 corners at once. With their help, you can competently use the available space.

• Linear or straight. They are able to fit into any space. Most often they are placed near one of the walls. In addition, direct sofas can become an object with which you can delimit space and zone it into 2 functional areas.

On sale can also be found large round sofas. Such furniture is characterized by overall dimensions, due to which its placement in medium-sized rooms is impractical.

Straight, angular and round models can be stationary or modular. Such furniture includes several modules that you can arrange as you wish. Due to the possibility of changing the configuration of the sofa in the living room, it will be easy to constantly rearrange it.

Sofas can be equipped with various transformation mechanisms. All of them have their own characteristics. Here are the most popular.

• Eurobook. This mechanism is one of the most popular and reliable. Its transformation principle is to extend the front part and lower the back into the formed space.

• Withdrawable mechanism. Such sofas are equipped with wheels, and if necessary to get a berth, the front part of the structure rolls forward, forming a full bed.

• "Book". To lay out the sofa, you need to raise the seat up until it clicks, and then lower it to its original place.

• "Dolphin". To get an extra bed, pull out the unit under the seat. Such a mechanism requires careful handling. Inaccurate operation, it can quickly fail.

• Puma. Easy to use and reliable transforming mechanism. To lay out the sofa, you need to raise the seat up and pull it toward you.

• Click-Gag. The principle of decomposition of this mechanism is the same as that of the “book”, but there is a slight difference - such furniture can be fixed not only in a sitting or lying position, but also in a reclining position.

Oversized linear sofas have a length of 3 meters. The value of this parameter for comfortable corner models is 4-3 meters. There are also very large corner constructions. Their length can reach 5 meters. When laying out furniture, its dimensions also fluctuate.The most common sizes of a berth have a width of 140 cm (double solution), the width of 200 cm is considered less popular (triple options).

Depths may vary. This indicator in the most "running" models is 90 cm. There is more massive furniture with a depth of 1 meter or more. Sitting on it is very comfortable and convenient, but it is not suitable for everyone. With a long rest on such bulky furniture, some people begin to complain of pain in the spine.

For the manufacture of external upholstery and internal filler, various materials are used. They will affect not only the appearance and performance of the furniture, but also its durability. The most reliable modern sofas recognized genuine leather upholstery. However, due to their high cost, they are not bought so often. Preference is given to furnishings from ecoskin or leatherette.

In addition to leather and leatherette, some fabric upholstery are considered popular:

• shenill - durable synthetic material with high resistance to natural wear;
• velor - unpretentious fabric in leaving, not erased at intensive operation;
• matting - wear-resistant and durable fabric having only a pale color;
• flock - UV-resistant fabric is practical;
• tapestry - A cheap and durable type of upholstery having a two-sided pattern.

In the manufacture of large sofas, the following are used as filler:

• spring blocks - they contribute to the correct distribution of human weight, due to which they are highly comfortable;
• polyurethane foam (PPU) - medium hardness material with good breathability;
• hollofiber - one of the most durable fillers, characterized by hypoallergenicity.

Large sofas are most often performed in a modern style. Furniture related to the hi-tech style or minimalism is not intricate. It has simple geometric shapes, upholstery from plain fabric.

The design of large sofas is often stylized as Empire, Baroque and other "classics". In this case, the furniture may have curved backs and armrests made of natural wood, chrome legs or carved supports.

There are several important nuances for which pay attention before buying a large sofa.

1. Sizes. In order for the product to fit perfectly into the space allotted for it, measurements must be made before going to the store.
2. Frame material. The most unreliable solutions are those based on chipboard. The most durable plywood frame. There are models with a base of metal or natural wood. The former greatly complicate the design, the latter are the most expensive.
3. Filler. It is recommended to give preference to models with filler made of polyurethane foam, holofiber or spring blocks.
4. Upholstery. You should choose sofas with a lining made of thick material. Upholstery from chenille, flock, jacquard.
5. Quality. Before buying, you need to thoroughly check the product. It should have smooth seams, upholstery without defects. If a transformation mechanism is provided, you should evaluate its functionality yourself.
6. Design and coloring. The sofa should match the style of the interior of the room and be in harmony with the available furniture.

Photos of large sofas in modern interiors clearly show how spacious living rooms can be tastefully furnished. For high-tech styles and minimalism, corner designs are best suited without unnecessary accessories. Furniture with simple shapes and clear lines is a priority. The photo illustrates the modern interior, the central place in which belongs to a massive two-tone sofa, the design of which does not provide anything superfluous.

A rounded corner sofa in the center complements the classic interior, combining perfectly with decorative stucco, wallpaper and flooring.

An overview of the large modular sofa in the video.