Sofa couches: what are and how to choose?

Sofa couch is a practical piece of furniture and is in stable demand among the population. The popularity of couches is explained by their functionality, small dimensions and a wide range.

Sofa couch was invented in ancient times and was a luxury item. However, over time, interest in such furniture somewhat waned and revived only at the turn of the XVII-XVIII centuries, when antique interiors came into fashion. Sofas were perfectly combined with the baroque style popular at that time and were distinguished by decorativeness and graceful forms.

For a sufficiently long period they were almost an obligatory piece of furniture in the houses of the nobility and aristocracy, indicating the refined taste and high prosperity of the homeowners.

Today the couch is a a miniature version of the sofa that resembles a wide bench and deck chair. A distinctive feature of the couches is the absence of a full or even any backrest and a second armrest. The first often acts as a headboard in folding models and, thanks to a wide variety of forms, determines its belonging to one or another style.

Sofa couches are designed for a comfortable arrangement of two or three guests in the daytime and can be used as a bed for one person at night. However, not all of them are able to fit a person to their full height, and many non-folding models allow you to just sit comfortably and stretch your legs. They are often used as a guest sofa and easily replace a couple of chairs.

The couches are also installed in kitchens, where in the daytime they are used as sitting places, and at night they are used to accommodate late guests. Such models are very convenient for rooms where newborn babies live, and are used by parents to feed or rock the baby. For a room where older children live, a model with drawers for storing toys and linen will be an excellent solution, and in the bedroom a couch can be used to read a book before bedtime or to store extra blankets at night.

The popularity of couches is due to near the undeniable advantages of these compact and very comfortable pieces of furniture.

• Due to the small size, the absence of a massive back and a second armrest couches do not steal extra centimeters and fit perfectly in small spaces.
• Versatility sofas-couches allows you to install them in almost all rooms of the apartment, including kitchens, hallways, corridors, loggias, children's rooms and bedrooms.
• Wide range of with a wide variety of colors and shapes, it greatly facilitates the choice and allows you to purchase a model for any interior.
• Compared to traditional sofas couches are much cheaper, which gives them wide consumer accessibility and makes them even more popular.
• Due to light weight and the minimum number of elements the sofa couch is very convenient in transportation and does not cause problems when moving.
• Many models are equipped with drawers, which makes the furniture even more comfortable and functional.

Of the shortcomings of couches, couches can be noted lack of a full back and a second comfortable armrestin which they certainly lose to traditional sofas, as well as the inconsistent design of many models and rustic appearance. In addition, couches are often an additional piece of furniture, therefore, to organize a permanent bed, it is better to choose a full sofa.

Classification of sofas-couches is made according to the form and mechanism of transformation.

Modern manufacturers produce sofas in a wide variety of configurations, that allows you to choose a product for any environment and design.

• The most common type of construction are corner models.which are ideal for kitchens and living rooms.

• Chaise longue It is an elongated soft bench, designed for one person. Such models are convenient for summer cottages and are installed on attics and open verandas.

• Sofa-bed type "recamier" Equipped with a low rounded armrest and no backrest.

• Canapes It is a mini-sofa with a slightly raised headboard.

• Sofas-couches include ottoman, which are made in the form of a wide single sofa, close to the wall or to a traditional sofa. The role of the backrest in such models is played by soft pillows.

On this basis, couch sofas are divided into several types, the choice of which depends on how often the furniture will be used as a bed.

• Withdrawable mechanism It is quite reliable, allows you to create a full-fledged place to sleep and is designed for daily use.

• Click-gag system It has a strong frame, can be easily transformed and can also be used regularly.

• Sliding mechanism "accordion" very easy to use, but does not have linen boxes.

• Models with the Eurobook transformation mechanism convenient in operation, serve long enough and have a box for linen.

For the manufacture of carcass sofas, natural wood, wood-shaving and wood-fiber boards, metal and plastic are used. Models from the array are much more expensive than products from extruded plates and are characterized by high strength, presentable appearance and long life. The conditional disadvantages of wooden couches include high weight and high cost.

Models from LDSP and MDF are much cheaper and represent the most numerous category of couches.

As for soft upholstery, then for the manufacture of sofas use synthetic, natural and mixed fabrics, as well as microfiber. The choice of material is carried out based on the conditions of the room where the couch will stand, as well as on how intense its use will be. So, for kitchen couches, models with upholstery made of genuine and artificial leather, velor and microfiber will become the best option.

If there are animals and young children in the house, then it is worth taking a closer look at products made of materials that are resistant to puffs and pollution, - Chenille and Flock and for living rooms where smoking is allowed, natural or artificial leather, resistant to the absorption of unpleasant odors, is well suited. As a filler for couches, PPU, polyester and even goose down are usually used.

Sofa couches are available in a wide variety of sizes. Small and narrow models with a length of 140 to 160 cm and a width of 60 cm are quite suitable for organizing a pair of seats. If the couch is planned to be used as a berth, then its dimensions when unfolded should not be less than 190x70 cm.

You can often see folding single models with a width of less than 70 cm, but they are recommended to be used as a guest option, as it will be uncomfortable to sleep on such a narrow bed all the time.

Double couches in assembled form usually have dimensions 190x65 / 70 cm, when unfolded - 190x130 cm.

Sofa couches are available in a wide variety of shapes and designs, among which you can choose products for both ultra-modern styles and retro styles. So, in minimalism simple couches with a lack of a massive headboard and a wide back, covered with a plain fabric, will stand well.

In classic style models from an array of expensive rocks that are covered in genuine leather and decorated with ornate patterns and carvings will look good.

To traditional destinations Suitable products with a beautiful streamlined armrest and graceful back.

Couches with voluminous armrests and large backs made of warm and soft materials will be an excellent option for bedrooms, and folding models of bright colors, made in the style of children, will decorate the baby's room.

When choosing a couch, you should focus on the functional purpose of the model and its installation location. So, if the product is planned to be installed in the nursery and used as the main berth, it is advisable to choose models on a solid frame with a metal transformation mechanism. Children's couches very often have boxes for linen or toys and are equipped with soft decorative pillows.

When choosing a couch for the attic, a model is suitable with forging elements, and for the office - leather copy.

In small kitchens, couches often replace the bench of a kitchen corner, therefore it is better to choose products with capacious boxes.

Upholstered couches made of expensive and moody materials, such as velvet and velor, often purchased for decorative purposes to decorate rooms decorated in retro styles.

Sofa couches, in addition to its practical function, have a powerful decorative effect. This allows you to not only organize with their help sitting and lying places, but also to make them the central element of design, thereby reviving the most ordinary environment.

Sofa couch as an original and practical solution to the organization of a berth on the veranda of a country house.

The non-folding model with an elegant armrest will look harmonious in classic and traditional interiors.

Spectacular couch with light upholstery and ornate shape of the back fits perfectly in Provence.

A plain model with concise shapes is perfect for most modern styles.

Bright couch of unusual design will be a godsend for futuristic interiors.

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