Sofas: models, dimensions and manufacturers

Sofas are a characteristic component of any solid interior, any well-furnished home. But it is important to consider when choosing not only your own taste, but also the features and dimensions of each model. In addition, it is useful to deal with specific manufacturers, and with the types of transformation mechanisms, upholstery.

Among all the furniture, sofas stand out. You can not have cabinets or shelves, armchairs or even chairs. But a place to sit during the day and relax at night should be a must. Sofas are very different in their design and appearance. Only taking into account all the subtleties, we can understand what is required in a particular case.

• For convenience, multifunctional sofa beds stand out. They are great for small rooms where it is impossible to use other furniture. Such designs will surely appeal to both children and even teenagers.

• The various models of sofa sofas deserve attention. This is a universal solution, which can be a great addition to a regular bed. But sometimes a sofa-bench can be located both in the lobby and in the guest area. The difference between the individual structures is that not always there is a backrest or armrests.

• Lovers of practicality will surely enjoy the compact sofa lounge chair. In addition, such a product meets all basic aesthetic requirements. Lounger sofas can have either one or several seats.Among them, there are motionless and transforming specimens. Of the more capital and solid constructions, it is worth mentioning the radius sofa. The semicircular shape immediately makes the space more interesting. Such designs will be appreciated by people with creative inclinations and lovers of design experiments.

• In large living rooms you can often see a large sofa with a cap, that is, with a small auxiliary sofa. Such furniture is designed to fit two people as close as possible. This product is for family leisure and for communication between two close friends. It is specially designed in such a way that the situation is created as comfortable and pleasant as possible.

• On the street (near the house or in the country), hanging sofas have been increasingly used recently. Often, they make a kind of imitation of a swing for adults. Such a product immediately creates a romantic, cheerful mood. In the room they usually try to fix it to the ceiling. But the appearance can be varied for models without hanging (stationary) - in this case, use the backlight.

Also, more and more often chosen recently electric furniture. It is much nicer than traditional and allows you to save a lot of effort, time.

The differences between the models of sofas relate to this point. Fans of the traditional approach and visual simplicity often prefer the Eurobook. But a simpler version - the usual "book" - also has hundreds of thousands of fans. The simpler the mechanism, the more reliable it is.

For comfort, many experts praise devices such as Recliner Such mechanisms can be used separately for each part of the sofa. Recliners are sometimes equipped with an electric motor. In this case, their layout will occur without any physical effort.

Sometimes prefer roll-out versions. They also make life easier, but the wheels will inevitably disrupt the floor. Also in demand folding beds of American, French, Belgian, Italian standards.

Guest rooms often feature tall sofas. They allow you to place a maximum of useful things without occupying cabinets, shelves or bedside tables elsewhere. A large height does not prevent the use of a variety of transformation mechanisms or to do without such mechanisms. Production models, we note, rarely have a huge size. It is more typical for custom-made products.

Height directly affects both comfort and safety.

Shallow direct sofas are quite popular. Usually they are made with a depth of 60 cm or even less. You can find such furniture with a variety of upholstery options, in any color. In many cases, however, choose a deep sofa. This decision is also quite justified, because a lot here depends entirely on personal taste.

But sometimes you have to involuntarily choose not serious four-seater models, but light short models. They are most suitable for apartments such as "studio" and the like housing. In the miniature segment, paints, geometric shapes and stylistic solutions are also very diverse.

As for the weight of the product, it is affected not only by the dimensions, but also by the materials used.Of course, a sofa 120 cm by 130 cm cannot weigh as much as an instance of 200x200 cm. It is these sizes that were not named by chance - they correspond to the standard overall grid adopted in our country. In angular structures, the length of the longest part is usually from 1.3 to 1.5 m. The sleeping area in this case varies from 1.4 to 2 m in both planes (160 to 200 models are considered the golden mean).

Popular sofas with a metal frame. This solution guarantees optimum reliability and rigidity in all operating conditions. Other things being equal, it will be much more compact than the frame elements of pine timber. Since the product is created by welding or steel fasteners, there is no need to use glue.

The collapsible metal frame consists of single units connected by bolts. In this embodiment, there is no need for welding. If any part is broken, elimination of the defect is quite possible and will not even take too much time. True, sofas with a welded frame can save a significant amount of money.

Sofas are quite rare (and look unusual) from a profile pipe. Like all-metal options, such furniture can successfully serve several decades. You can even make such designs with your own hands, and it will turn out to be quite affordable for any experienced craftsman. At the same time, a high-class metal profile is rigid enough to reliably survive any household impact.

But if you evaluate furniture not by technical but by aesthetic parameters, a wicker sofa (including the option with wooden sidewalls) will be much more attractive.

Weaving can be not only willow, but also exotic rattan. Wicker designs have the following characteristics:

• weigh relatively little;
• are convenient and comfortable;
• they can be moved to other places without problems;
• look natural;
• relevant not only in homes, but also on the street;
• can not be used in baths and saunas (under the influence of water and high temperature, even the most reliable weaving is broken).

Together with a wicker sofa, other furniture of the same kind can also be used.

Selection of upholstery should be as thorough and thoughtful as possible. For this purpose sometimes use synthetic and genuine leather. The second option is more expensive, but more consistent with the appearance of a respectable house, the owners of which are distinguished by excellent taste.

From a practical point of view, however, Jacquard is better. It will not fade in the sun and is mechanically durable. The fabric, interwoven according to the jacquard technique, will last a long time.

The good service life is different and velveteen. In addition, it leaves a pleasant feeling when touched.

Shenill resistant to dust, it is also praised for its softness and resistance to moisture. A lot of people try to use a cheap and practical flock; it is perfect for a house where there are many pets.

Even if the frame and upholstery fully satisfy the needs of consumers, an illiterate choice of filler can fail. Often try to use spring blocks, and then you need to make a choice between dependent and independent execution. The first option is suitable only for periodically used sofas.

Other things being equal, the higher their concentration per unit area, the more perfect the design is considered.

In second place in popularity is deservedly polyurethane foam. Foamed synthetic material has different stiffness.

but molded polyurethane foam suffers from the so-called sintering effect. A strong thermal crust is formed on its surface, which prevents normal air circulation. This lack of so-called sandwiches, or block PPU. It allows you to vary both the stiffness and the height of the individual elements.

As for foam, it can not be considered not only as an alternative to polyurethane foam, but, in general, as a serious filler.

Cheap sofas are often stuffed with padding polyester. Non-woven polyester fiber is inexpensive and has an elastic structure. Other options worth noting:

• periotech;
• struttofiber;
• felt;
• holofiber.

One of the key innovations in the design of the late 2010s is precisely the absolute dominance of the sofa. It is thought out as an exceptionally perfect product, it becomes the semantic center of the composition.

Other important recommendations worth noting:

• refusal of pretentious armrests;
• minimization of inserts;
• rejection of legs “like a flying saucer” or other unusual forms.

There are a huge number of design options for sofas. And among them are the most unusual solutions. A record in terms of originality sets an option "Lips" in the style of Dali. They are dedicated to a very specific person - actress May West. But chasing too extravagant performances should not be.

Youth sofas are often made in attractive fusion style.

There are youthful decisions of a calm and romantic, cheerful and frightening look - so that everyone will find exactly what they need.

For an older audience, a much better solution would be patchwork style. The essence of the style is very simple: this is patchwork. This approach is now gaining more and more popularity. Depending on the specific performance, both elegance and the simplicity of the interior can be emphasized.

Be careful when choosing. boho style. It is bright, even too bright, and this can harm the overall composition, violate the requirements of the current design.

The selection of a cozy sofa for home and relaxation is possible under one main condition. Be sure to consider not only design, but also purely practical points. Clearly separate guest and designed for a comfortable sleep models. First carefully measure the room and take into account the necessary passages in the room. Pay attention to the fact that some models are mounted along the wall, while others cross.

Riveted mechanisms are more reliable and make less noise.

Sophisticated buyers look at details hidden from prying eyes and ask to demonstrate the mechanism. It is advisable to take into account the latest reviews.

Judging by the latest information, Cilek products Look beautiful and nice.But some users note the lack of reliability of such products. However, there are reviews that indicate the perfect compliance of the product with all necessary indicators. BRW Sofa supplies beautiful and solid products. Complaints about the fragility of the design are very rare.

Judging by the reviews, they make good products from among domestic firms:

• furniture factory "Cosiness";

• Stolplit (but not all models are suitable for constant sleep);

• "Manufacture of comfort" (the only obvious minus is the price).

• Anderssen.

If you decide to give preference to products of Turkish factories, then it is worth taking a closer look at the company Cilek. It has been working since 1995, and during this time its products did not cause any significant complaints. The products of this brand are adapted for children and adolescents.

No less good products Istikbal. This brand already produces the whole range of home furniture.

Among Polish companies, the most significant position is BRW Sofa. In Poland itself, its share (in the home segment) is at least 20%. Company goods are even shipped to the USA and New Zealand.

Good competition to Western European products can make up and sofas Czech production. Noteworthy products Padova, Domingo, Gaja.

If even these firms are few, it is worth thinking about buying furniture under the brands:

• Rivalli;
• Ikea;
• Askona;
• Corfu love;
• Nova Interier.

The photo shows a very intricate color, but a carefully designed sofa. The creators of the interior subtly took into account all the features of the interior, including paintings hung on the wall. Very light floors and the same color walls allow you to create an attractive background. Pillows are also selected tastefully. Nothing prevents perceiving a direct furniture product, nothing clutters the interior.

In many cases, the appropriate solution becomes simple light green sofa. Against the background of a gray wall with expressive texture, it looks even more interesting than usual. A very bright floor and expressive carpet become a good addition to such furniture. Yellow vases successfully set off the sofa. In general, the interior is close to the modern ideal - there are no unnecessary details.

Can be combined and simple white sofa with abstract painting. Then decorative gray pillows will be perceived very appropriate. The dark variegation of the carpet sets off furniture favorably. Light walls allow you to bring the composition to almost perfection. An important feature of the sofa, reproducing the style of the surrounding space, is the use of strictly direct forms.

You will learn how to choose a sofa in the next video.