The sofa is a special piece of furniture because it allows you to fill the interior of the room with an atmosphere of comfort and home warmth. Practical and stylish sofas with armrests equipped with a folding book mechanism are very popular today. These products are presented on the market with a huge selection of models, each of which differs in shape, design, type of construction and material of manufacture.
Varieties of sofas
The sofa book is a universal design designed for a comfortable rest in a sitting and lying position. All sofa beds with a similar transformation mechanism can be produced in different sizes, which are determined by the number of seats. There are two, three and four-seater designs. Typically, manufacturers produce products of the following dimensions:
- width - from 180 to 260 cm;
- depth - from 80 to 130 cm;
- height - from 80 to 105 cm.
Sofas also differ in shape, they can be straight or angular.
A straight sofa bed is ideal for arranging rooms of any size; it is recommended to choose a corner bed for small rooms, as it takes up little space when unfolded.
Materials and colors
Sofas with a folding book mechanism can be made of various materials, each of which has certain operational qualities. So, for example, the frame, which is the supporting part of upholstered furniture, is mainly made from hardwood and conifers. More budgetary material is considered Chipboard but keep in mind that this material has a short life.
As for the additional equipment, the designs, depending on the model, are made with wooden, metal or with soft armrests. For spacious rooms, it is recommended to purchase large sofas with wide armrests, and for small rooms it is best to choose models with narrow or folding armrests. They are compact and allow you to organize a more spacious berth.
Book sofas differ among themselves not only in the material of manufacture, but also in design. Furniture is presented on the market in a huge variety of color palette, so it is easy to choose it for any interior.
As a rule, sofas with armrests in gray, black or white are chosen for the halls. If the room is decorated in a classic style, then models in gold, blue or beige will be an excellent choice, for hi-tech and techno styles, sofas of brighter colors will do.
Armrests
Book sofas with armrests are considered more practical than standard models without them, since this element makes furniture comfortable. Most often, manufacturers produce designs with wooden armrests without upholstery or with soft ones made on the basis of foam rubber. The first option is very popular, as it is resistant to mechanical damage and easy to clean.
Sofas with soft armrests, as a rule, are purchased for bedrooms and children's rooms, as they are safer to use.
Upholstery
For the external design of sofas, various upholstery materials can be used. To ensure that the furniture lasts a long time, experts recommend that wear-resistant fabrics be preferred:
- jacquard;
- velours;
- flock;
- shenill.
Chic looks in a modern interior and eco-leather.
Manufacturers
To date, the furniture market is represented by a huge assortment of sofa sofas from various manufacturers that produce both luxury and budget models. Good reviews received by Russian factories Rival and Furniture-HoldingTheir products are of high quality and modern design. Belorussian manufacturers have proven themselves quite well Lagoon, Black Red White and Kondor. Their sofas are made exclusively from natural material, they last a long time, but they are quite expensive.
Selection tips
Before you purchase a sofa book with armrests, it is important to pay attention not only to its appearance and price, but also to quality. The size of the structure should correspond to the space in the room where it is planned to be placed, and the color should be harmoniously combined with other decor items and wall decorations.
Experts recommend giving preference to models equipped with additional elements such as linen drawers and folding tables - they make the furniture more functional and comfortable.
Beautiful examples
- To create a modern interior in the living room, it is recommended to choose a direct sofa book with armrests and a beige shaded backrest. Next to it you can place a small coffee table with a square countertop.
- In a narrow small room, an angular sofa of light gray color will help revive the situation; it will look great against the background of white walls.
To eliminate the monotony in the interior, furniture can be supplemented with pillows with floral motifs.
- For those who like bright colors, you should choose blue or red sofa-books of unusual shape with wooden armrests for the interior of the rooms. They will go well with other pieces of wooden furniture and give the design a special chic.
An overview of the Classic sofa with armrests awaits you further.
