For modern realities, the combination of the living room and bedroom is very characteristic, especially in studio apartments and odnushki. You will not find beds in such apartments - the main role is in the folding sofa. During the day or evening, you can relax on it, and at night - to decompose and turn into a full place for sleeping.
If you live in conditions close to those described, you should think about what is more important for you - a comfortable dream or an unusual design. As for the sofa on which you sleep every day, then an orthopedic mattress and comfortable size are much more important and healthier than decorative details. Choosing such an object can be difficult, but the time spent searching for it will more than pay off when you rest comfortably on the furniture you purchased.
Characteristic
A one and a half sofa is a cross between a single and a double, it is the most comfortable for sleeping one person. Two of them can be cramped, especially if the growth or complexion of one or both exceeds standard.
Such models, despite their “averaging”, are standard; bed linen and bedspreads are produced for them.
Most often, direct 1.5-bedroom sofas are laid out forward, as they have the configuration of “book”, “eurobook”, “accordion” or “dolphin”.
Kinds
A semi-double sofa can be monolithic or folding, angular or direct, and also modular type.
The angular design is more straight. In order to install such a model, you need a free angle and two adjacent walls. If you have enough room in your room, then feel free to place a corner sofa equipped with a spacious box for linen or sleeping accessories. Most often, corner models do not have armrests, which increases the place for sleep.
Typically, these models have a length of 140 to 200 cm, and a width of a maximum of 90 cm, that is, are standardly one and a half.
If you do not have free corners, but there is a wall, then your option is a straight sofa. It can be placed either directly against the wall or zoned with it a room, separating the dining area from the recreation area. As for the depth and size of the sofa, they may vary depending on what type of folding mechanism is installed on the model.
Of course, when installing a straight sofa, you need to take into account not only how it looks when assembled, but also how much space it will take when it is dismantled. If the model has wide armrests, this is important for a folded design, as it takes up more space.
Modular sofas are assembled from several different elements and, as a rule, can have several assembly options. Modules can be of different colors, sizes, as well as purchased in various quantities (many manufacturers provide the ability to "buy" the right number of modules if necessary).
You need to consider the fact how many seats on the sofa you need. If you live together, you can buy a double model, you can - a triple. It depends on the free space in the room, as well as its total area.
A double sofa bed in a single bed is enough for one person.
Dimensions
A rare room in a typical apartment can “boast” of such an amount of space so that a monolithic sofa 120 cm wide is quietly standing in it and does not create problems when moving. Therefore, mainly people choose folding models with various transformation mechanisms - “eurobook”, “accordion”, “book”, “dolphin”. These options are well suited for rest and sleep every day.
The smoother the surface on which you sleep, the more rested you will feel in the morning. And vice versa, the presence of seams, joints, height differences lead to the fact that the body does not rest at night.
It’s important to consider the height of your sofa - It is thanks to the back that the spine either exerts too much tension and is in the wrong position, or you are comfortable, and you do not feel any discomfort.
The optimal height of the back of the folding sofa is 80 cm.
If you have chosen for yourself a model with an orthopedic mattress, be sure to remember that the height of the mattress should not be lower than 15 cm - this is standard. Choose sofas equipped with independent springs so that the load on the spine is evenly distributed. Soft mattresses are only allowed for children and the elderly. Everyone else should sleep hard.
Therefore, stop either on a natural coconut and latex filler, or on interconnected springs.
Criterias of choice
When choosing the design of your sofa, be guided by two parameters: color and shape. Color is important because you sleep on it, and if you can’t tolerate red or bright yellow, it’s better to choose a calmer shade. Regarding the form, Avoid straight and sharp corners, preferring rounded shapes.
Of course, you need to take into account the amount of space that you can allocate for installing the sofa.
If you have a lot of space along the wall, choose a model with a click-gag mechanism, and if you can afford to put the sofa forward, then an “accordion” or “dolphin” will suit you.
For everyday sleep, the quality of the upholstery is very important, and natural or eco-leather is not the best choice, although both options look amazing. Stay tuned for a combination of artificial and natural materials that are easy to clean (it may make sense to order or buy a model with removable covers).
See below for how to choose a sofa.
