Choosing a roll-out sofa bed

A sofa is the most demanded furniture in the hall. During the day, you can relax on it, accommodate guests, and at night transform into a bed and sleep well. Retractable mechanisms are diverse, if the product is selected correctly, even a child can decompose it.

It is difficult to doubt the use of the sofa bed, it has many advantages:

• comfortable resting place;
• a compact sofa in the unfolded form can become a full bed;
• withdrawable mechanisms are convenient for folding;
• a significant advantage will be the availability of a linen box;
• modern sofas are often equipped with orthopedic mattresses;
• A wide range of models makes it possible to integrate the product into any interior.

The furniture industry produces a wide variety of transformers: with an even berth, wooden armrests, a high back, drawers for linen and other features. They can be classified by shape, size, purpose, method of transformation. In form, type of assembly and design solutions, sofa beds are of the following types.

• Straight. Classic sofa in one line. It can be of different sizes and ways of folding. In most cases, they are installed against the wall and only island options can occupy any place in the room.

• Angular. Such models are left-handed or right-handed, depending on which angle they can accept.The corner block remains stationary, the elongated part of the product undergoes transformation. When unfolded, the area of ​​the corner sofa significantly exceeds the bed of a straight-line model.

• U-shaped. This is a large-scale construction with two angles, made in the form of the letter "P". Unfolding, it occupies a vast territory, which can accommodate a whole family. The model is designed for large rooms. It is installed in the corner, under a separate wall or in the center of the room, indicating the rest area.

• Island. Such models have the same upholstery on all sides, so they can not only be pushed to the wall, but also put up anywhere in the room, they look equally good from all sides. The island arrangement of the sofa in the room was reflected in their name.

• Modular. A very convenient type of furniture that can form a voluminous soft structure or crumble into small sections: small sofas, poufs and even coffee tables. This set makes it possible to change the situation in the room at least every day.

• Round, semicircular. Radius sofa is beautiful and comfortable, all guests sit in a circle and are in equal conditions. To turn into a bed, the product is decomposed into a circle of the correct geometric shape and occupies a large territory, but you can argue about the convenience of such products. Some interiors, for example, with bay windows, need a similar addition.

• Narrow, mini sofa. When folded, the sofa is designed for two seats. The withdrawable system extends to the side. It turns out a compact single bed.

Furniture designers have come up with many ways to turn a cozy sofa into a comfortable free bed. Not all models are equipped with rollers, for example, the sliding mechanism “book”, will work if the back is thrown back. Such sofas cannot be close to the wall, as they will need a place for transformation. The same applies to the French click-gag mechanism. Roll-out sofas can have the following mechanisms.

• "Accordion". The mechanism works easily, you just need to slightly raise the seat and pull it towards you. To fold the sofa again, do everything in reverse order. No effort is required, even a child will cope with the task. To transform, you need enough space in front of the model. The frame of the product is made of metal or wood. Thanks to the lamellas, the mattress has orthopedic value.

• "Dolphin". The mechanism in most cases is used for corner sofas, but sometimes straight lines are also equipped. During the transformation, the product takes the form of a diving dolphin, hence its name. The model unfolds easily and affordably, the movable part extends on wheels. Often a sofa is equipped with a deep linen drawer.

• Eurobook. Sofas with this mechanism can be both on casters and without them. To expand the model, you should pull the seat towards yourself, then a back will be installed in the space formed.

• Traditional withdrawable. This type of sofa is reliable, easy to transform, and recommended for daily use. The design rolls out and unfolds directly in front of itself on the brackets. If necessary, lay out the corner sofa, you should pull on its large section, which is movable, and then everything will happen the same way as with the direct model.

Upholstery plays an important role in the appearance and tactile sensations of the sofa. In addition, the reliability and durability of the product depends on the fabric, as it happens with impregnations that repel water, dirt, fungus and mold. The most common materials include the following.

• Leather. A natural product is expensive, requires special care, but also looks respectable.All kinds of substitutes and eco-leather are much cheaper and easier to care for.
• Jacquard. Amazingly beautiful texture with a variety of patterns, with gloss or matte finish. It has a complex composition of different threads - wool, silk, linen, synthetics, cotton. The fabric is thin, light, but durable. Sofas are well decorated with plain pillows in combination with jacquard pillows.
• Velours. Nice to the touch soft fabric, similar to velvet, only with a shorter pile and costs less. It includes synthetics, complemented by woolen and cotton threads. The material is well stretched, does not crease, is cleaned without difficulty and is considered harmless.
• Gunny. It has a beautiful weaving structure, suits country styles, Provence, shabby chic, but it is not recommended to buy it in apartments where there are animals - the fabric gives clues.

As for the design, it is influenced not only by the material of the sofa cover, but also by the design capabilities, as well as the stylistic purpose:

• cozy products in the style of Provence with a floral print;
• in the baroque direction, roll-out models are rarely found;
• modular laconicism of minimalism;
• U-shaped sofa in the interior of the loft is made of leather of different colors and textures;
• a small product complete with a chair in a classic setting;
• a rough and simple image of a sofa for country style;
• the angular model of the club destination creates a cozy and welcoming atmosphere;
• English classic sofa is involved in creating an interior for a bachelor;
• modular products for a terrace on casters easily form a berth, pallets are used in the design.

Before you go shopping, you should choose a place for the sofa, measure and evaluate its capabilities, understand in which direction the transformation should take place. If an angle is highlighted, you need to decide on the model - left or right. After all the observations, the dimensions of the product will already be clear.

A double sofa for a full sleep can have the dimensions in the unfolded form 160x200 cm. For a single, the optimal width will be 100 cm, one and a half will be slightly wider - 120 cm.

In a small room it is better to purchase a double sofa, but with full sleeping opportunities. The bed of such a crumb can be advanced 180-190 cm, and its width will coincide with the parameters of the sofa when folded.

Choosing a place for the sofa and sorting out its size, you should examine the situation in the room and understand what style and color the acquired model should have.

Even before making a purchase, you need to know the purpose of the product: it will be designed for two, for daily use, he will have to brighten up the corner or zoning the center of the room, whether boxes or shelves are needed below. A clear idea of ​​the purpose will allow you to evaluate the size and shape of the transformer.

It is better not to test the expensive flooring with rollers, but to immediately purchase a product with a pantograph.

Anyone who relies on the nightly possibilities of a couch should take care of the comfort of a sleeping place. In this case, it is better to purchase latex or orthopedic base as a filler.

For small rooms and children, it is better to choose models without armrests: growing up, the kids will still fit on it.

On how to choose the right sofa, see below.