Single sofas: characteristics and features of choice

Single sofas are very popular. But it is important to take into account their main characteristics and the nuances of the device, as well as the features of the choice. Only then will it be possible to choose the optimal upholstered furniture and fully enjoy it.

It is very difficult to do without a sofa in a modern house or apartment. Yes and no need - because you can find a suitable model. A single sofa with a seating area perfectly helps where you can’t put a double product. However, for some people who are very mobile in a dream, a single solution is unlikely to work. It is also appropriate to compare sofas with beds of the same size.

If you plan to use the room only for sleeping, then the bed will definitely be better. But to receive guests and even just ordinary things, it is more correct to use a single sofa. It is recommended in small and narrow rooms. The bed there will take up too much space and will look uncomfortable. If there is a fairly large area, it is more correct to give preference to beds.

Direct sofas to the kitchen in length are usually 1.3-1.5 m. Only in large kitchens does it make sense to use furniture with a length of 1.6 m. These sizes are optimal if you plan to just enjoy delicious dishes. But for a large family, the required size is 1.7 or 2 m. In the living rooms of a large area, 3-meter sofas are placed.

When the house is quite large, specimens 0.9 m wide are used. However, sometimes narrower (0.7 m) structures are used to save space. The depth in most cases is 0.8 m. Other parameters are rare. They are usually selected in those cases when the usual value is not satisfied.

The width of the corner models of sofas is basically equal to:

• 1,4;
• 1,5;
• 1,3;
• 1,7;
• 1,9;
• 2 m

Usually this indicator is selected, given how many people need a berth. Children most often have enough sofas 1.5 m long. But for adults, even 1.9 m is not always enough. In adolescence, compromise products with a length of 1.7 m are mainly used. However, here everything is very individual.

The simplest type of single furniture is deservedly considered sofa couch. It should not be assumed that the couch is appropriate only in medical institutions. Modern products can boast of excellent style and external beauty. They are often used for children. The back of children's couches is absent or has a very small size.

After the transformation, the couch will take up a little space. Even physically advanced teens will be able to decompose. Some models can be laid out both in length and in width. And the most advanced versions can transform into a double bed.

Sometimes they deserve attention and non-folding single sofas. They are used where there is enough space, and resorting to tricks with transformation to save space is not necessary. In addition, such furniture looks more elegant and sophisticated. Usually it is designed so that it turns out beautifully, aesthetically.

Single sofas are often equipped with a click-gag mechanism. Thanks to modern technology, it provides a layout from the very first movement. Using such a device is not difficult for people who are poorly versed in technology. The only negative is that will have to constantly push the sofa off the wall. Or initially put it in an open place.

Is popular accordion pattern. Its working mechanism acts in the same way as the fur of the musical instrument of the same name. In front of the sofa, "accordion" should be quite a lot of free space. However, problems with its use usually do not arise. After the layout, the "accordions" give a rather large berth.

But many experts believe that in simplicity and reliability there are no equal withdrawable mechanisms. Under the sitting part is the middle block of the sleeping area. True, one has to put up with the risk of floor damage. And the height will be less than in other models. Many people like to sleep higher.

No matter how good the folding mechanism, it is also impossible to ignore the appearance of a single sofa. Often they try to form a kind of “ensemble” of a sofa and a full bed. But such a decision is justified only where there is no shortage of free space. If we talk about the geometric shape, it is easiest to choose a simple rectangular sofa.

In almost any environment, soft brown, white and black tones are appropriate. It is impossible to use them only in individual styles - and then this is specially stipulated by designers. But if there are no restrictions, brown paint will add visual coziness and comfort. The use of a black sofa, contrasting with the whole environment, often becomes an interesting step. It is advisable to put such furniture not close to the light wall, but opposite it.

Some people put black sofas near the dark walls. In this case, they are supplemented with covers and / or pillows of light colors. Snow-white airy furniture is recommended to refresh the composition. It is even more versatile in black and brown. But the use of a juicy red sofa should be taken more carefully.

Quite often you can find neutral gray sofas.They harmoniously pour into almost any bedroom. But for the design of the nursery space, it is worth giving preference to furniture in rich colors, creating a positive attitude. Sofas with the image of the heroes of popular films, cartoons, anime, comics and so on are quite appropriate. But acid colors (no matter what the main tone they are) are not suitable for bedroom furniture in any case.

The design of a single sleeping sofa is very important - no doubt. But no less relevant are the universal requirements for the selection of such furniture. The main consideration here is size. They are subject to three requirements:

• to be quietly set (if necessary, laid out);
• so as not to interfere with walking;
• to allow you to sleep soundly or just relax.

The materials used deserve attention. Fiberboard and chipboard - in fact, "junk" solutions that can work out normally no more than 1-2 years. But for a temporary solution to the furniture issue is suitable. An array of wood is generally better and more stable. However, the quality of a particular batch of wood and its processing technology already play a role here.

Finally, a few more recommendations when buying a single sofa:

• not to trust firms selling goods very cheaply;
• Do not go to basement shops and markets;
• check reviews in several independent sources at once;
• Make a list of questions and ask all of them to consultants.

See how to choose the right sofa in the next video.