Folding single sofas are very popular. But you can make their right choice only by studying the main features and getting acquainted with the types of such furniture. It is also necessary to clearly understand how it is laid out, how to use it.
Features, pros and cons
Folding single sofas are great for owners of medium-sized old apartments or studios. It is extremely difficult to put large furniture in such places. A miniature sofa is perfect:
- like a sitting place in a modest living room;
- like a sleeping area in a nursery;
- as a seat for the hallway.
The conclusion is very simple: even if the area of the apartment is large, using a single sofa is still useful. It is useful if you have to often leave guests for the night. However, the disadvantages of such a decision cannot be discounted. For example, when unfolded, a sofa can still take up quite a lot of space. There is a high probability of acquiring a low-quality product.
Quite a few manufacturers supply poor single sofas. They can break quickly even with careful use. Separate sleeping places will appeal even to two people living under one roof. After all, everyone has their own approach, and the requirements vary significantly sometimes. because sometimes it’s more correct to buy 2 single sofas than one large copy.
Kinds
A classic of sliding furniture is the scheme "book". It has been used for a very long time. Sitting on the “book” is easy and convenient. When unfolded, it is well suited for sleeping. The mechanism does not cause any particular complaints, however, the sofa will have to be removed from the wall before the layout.
Not everywhere this can be done. Yes, and constant monotonous manipulation often tires. In this case, you need to look at the modernized book, better known as click gag. This design also involves the use of side parts. When the sofa is transformed, they become armrests or head restraints (according to the situation).
Even after layout "Click-gag" looks compact. You won’t have to give him much room in the room. A similar decision will please the owners of small urban real estate.
For simplicity, users praise accordion models.
In addition, they do not need to be constantly moved.
In simplicity, the model stands out "dolphin". In such a sofa there is a movable and fixed part. Even children can use them freely. Pulling to the limit a special unit located under the seat, then they pull on themselves the second section of the sleeping area. Note: some models are laid out to the side, and not forward.
Selection tips
When choosing a folding single sofa, you need to pay attention to the upholstery used. Jacquard is dense and has a quality foundation. Where such weaving is used, one can hardly fear burnout over time. Chenille also has good strength parameters.
But many people can be scared away by the fact that it uses both natural and synthetic yarns.
Applied since ancient times, the tapestry is still relevant. Attention should be paid to fillers. Both spring and polyurethane single sofas can be of high quality. But here it all depends on observance of the subtleties of technology. Important: for a children's room it is worth taking copies where there is additionally felt or latex. Still worth paying attention to:
- stylistic features of the sofa;
- availability of quality certificates;
- convenience of the model;
- Feedback
- the number of joints and how much they affect the evenness of the surface.
See below for how to choose a sofa.
