Orthopedic sofas for daily sleep: features, types and choices

If a healthy sleep is important to you, and you are trying to monitor the state of your body, opt for an orthopedic sofa. It is on it that the most comfortable rest awaits you, besides a compact sofa will be a great alternative to a large monolithic bed, which can neither be assembled nor circumvented. Let us consider in more detail the features, types and selection of orthopedic sofas for daily sleep.

An orthopedic sofa is a piece of furniture equipped with a hard berth, the design of which is designed in such a way as to provide an even distribution of the load on the human spine during sleep or rest. Thanks to this, complete relaxation of the spine, a man wakes up well rested.

The seat of such a sofa should be stiff and elastic, not to fall through and not deform under the influence of human weight. They provide rigidity with either polyurethane foam packing or spring blocks. At the heart of this type of furniture is always presented a frame made of lamellas. They provide additional springiness, elasticity, and also help ventilation.

Most models of orthopedic mattresses consist from a block of independent springs, which are responsible for ensuring that the load on the spine is distributed evenly. No mattress of this type can be lower than 15 cm.This height makes it difficult to use mattresses in folding models of sofas, so they are most often built into either the "book" or the "euro book". If the sofa is retractable or unfolding, then the function of the mattress is assigned to the topper. A topper is a roll full of polyurethane foam or coconut coir. Its height does not exceed 10 cm.

The topper functions are as follows:

• smoothing of joints, seams and roughnesses of the main mattress;
• it can be removed, folded and stored not on the couch;
• it is easy to move;
• makes it possible to add additional rigidity;
• firmly fixes the main mattress;
• the berth is additionally insulated.

An orthopedic sofa is one of the most convenient and comfortable for sleeping and relaxing. Its advantages include the following:

• anatomical characteristic - the convenience of use;
• the ability to choose the right model from a wide range of color and size solutions offered by the manufacturer;
• the ability to choose a model for the room of any sizes;
• sofa bed help save both space in the apartment and money - one subject for daily sleep will replace two;
• long service lifeif you buy a quality model from a trusted manufacturer.

But there are a number of disadvantages, namely:

• the lamella frame is rather fragile, lamellas can break under the influence of a person’s weight, especially if it is large;
• models equipped with orthopedic mattressesare not cheap; the more complex the transformation mechanism and the design of the sofa, the more expensive it is;
• very often, despite careful tissue tension, they remain joints and seams are visible;
• mattress, even from independent springs, may cling, he will need a replacement.

If you divide the sofas by the type of mattress, then the classification includes such varieties as:

• spring.
• springless.

The first option is much more common. Such mattresses consist of a spring block, a cover and a filler. Springs can be dependent on each other, that is, they are connected in a single unit, or independent, that is, located separately. Mattresses with blocks of dependent springs are stronger, as they are fastened with special fixation nodes that support human bodies. They can withstand weight up to 180 kg per 1 square. m square.

However, those products that are equipped with independent springs are more convenient for sleeping places for two people. Not the whole block will be pressed through, but only those springs on which the person lies, respectively, if the other person lies down next to him, the mattress does not "sink" under the weight of his body.

Models equipped with anatomical mattresses come in different degrees of rigidity. The choice should be made based on the recommendations of the orthopedic surgeon. For children, the use of soft mattresses is unacceptable, since posture deformation is possible, and for older people, not hard ones are shown, and those in which the bend of the human body is repeated with the mattress.

There is a classification of orthopedic sofas according to the layout mechanism, namely:

• "book";

• Eurobook;

• "accordion";

• "Click-gag";

• "dolphin";

• "Sedaflex".

It is also possible to classify sofas according to the following criteria:

• the material of which the frame is made - metal or wood;
• the presence or absence of springs in the mattress;
• type of filler or type of upholstery;
• the wear resistance class of the material used to manufacture the product is from 0 to 8; class 0 - the most fragile, and from class 5 to 8 - the most durable and durable.

By type of execution, sofas can be straight and angular, as well as modular. However, with modular there is one feature - one of the modules must be large enough to include a mattress. Therefore, assembly variations for orthopedic sofas consisting of modules will be much less than for ordinary modular furniture. Direct sofas can be laid forward, sideways, to be completely monolithic. In most cases, corner models extend forward and upward, and in the corner they have a box for storing sleeping accessories.

The more correctly the transformation mechanism is selected, the more convenient it will be for you to settle down on it. It is necessary to check the quality of the material tension, whether there are joints, irregularities, other inconveniences. And, of course, it is important that the transformation mechanism is convenient for daily folding and unfolding. The most convenient in this regard are mechanisms “Dolphin”, “accordion”, “eurobook”, “Venice”.

As for the French folding bed "sedaflex" and its variants - American and Belgian folding beds, they can be used only for periodic folding, as these mechanisms quickly fail when used every day.

As already mentioned, the height of the orthopedic mattress cannot be less than 15 cm, and the topper - above 10 cm. As for the size of the sofas themselves - they can be large and small, angular and straight, monolithic and sliding. Models with a wide berth have dimensions 180x200 cm or 200x200 cm, the most spacious can reach large parameters. The standard seat depth is 105 cm.

The orthopedic sofa should be equipped with a frame of maximum strength to ensure reliable protection of the spine. The optimal solution for this purpose is a metal frame on which lamellas made of wood are installed. But this option is also the most expensive. There is an alternative, cheaper, but less durable - the base, for the production of which coniferous species of wood are used.

Modern manufacturers offer a lot of color solutions for sofas with an orthopedic base - from standard white, gray, beige and milk to the most daring and bright colors. For instance, Hoff's Baden-Baden model is available in bright yellow, while Salvador is in the “sea wave” shade. It should be noted that there are still more classic restrained shades, especially in the luxury segment.

Sofas equipped with orthopedic mattresses are produced by both domestic and foreign companies. For example, a company Ascona production workshops are located in America, so the quality of the products is very high. At the company “Ormatex” the line of sofas-transformers is very wide, spring mattresses are of high quality, a large selection of sizes and materials for upholstery is presented.

Vanguard produces sofas and beds equipped with metal and wooden frames. Products from the factory Divanoff are budgetary, while they have excellent quality. At the same time, a large selection of models is offered to customers. The same applies to the Belarusian factory Pinskdrev.

If we talk about specific models, the most popular and sought after by customers are sofas of the Ascona factory - Sunrise and Sunset, as well as the Austin model from the manufacturer Pinskdrev. From the non-budget segment of the market you can consider models of the Anderssen company, in particular, Benedict. Each of the listed models is equipped with a mattress with independent springs.

In order not to make mistakes, you must make sure that the product you like has a quality certificate and a passport, and is also made in accordance with the requirements of GOST. It is necessary to find out what the mattress is filled with, whether the natural material was used to make the cover, what is the strength of the frame mounts. Do not fall for advertising slogans, try to make sure everything yourself.

You should adhere to the following recommendations for choosing an orthopedic sofa:

• the greater the total weight of people who will simultaneously sleep on the mattress, the harder it should be;
• if you are supposed to sleep on a couch together, buy a mattress with independent springs;
• specify the maximum load that the mattress and frame can withstand;
• make sure that the lamellas and the frame do not have bumps, cracks, chips and other damage, this will help to avoid the appearance of a creak;
• people prone to allergies should make sure that the materials used to fill and upholstery the mattress are hypoallergenic and antibacterial;
• ideally, the mattress should contain from 8 to 12 independent springs;
• check if the mattress cover is removable, and it is better to buy a removable cover - for periodic cleaning;
• Do not place sofas with a wooden frame near heating radiators;
• if you have chosen a transforming model, make sure that it stands on a flat surface;
• periodically turn over and ventilate the mattress;
• if a child under 12 years old sleeps on the couch, stop the choice on a mattress without springs filled with coconut fiber and latex - this will form the correct posture; the same models are shown to persons with diseases of the cardiovascular system;
• for people suffering from joint pain, spring models are suitable.

A corner sofa with bright striped pillows perfectly complements the interior.

The original model with a wide berth occupies a central place in the decor of the room.

Compact and very beautiful sofa will decorate any interior.

A huge sofa fits perfectly into a spacious room.

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