Sofas with a large berth: features, types and choices

Large sofas can only be placed in spacious rooms with sufficient space for this. In small-sized apartments, they can occupy all the free space, depriving residents of the opportunity to move normally.

Sofas on which you can comfortably sleep (corner and straight) are suitable for relaxing. They have a large number of advantages, namely:

• even the largest of the sofas will occupy a much smaller place than a sofa with two armchairs would occupy;
• most models are universal, suitable for any type of room;
• rare of sofas are not equipped with built-in drawers for storing bedding, a side table or shelves;
• the range of models on the market makes it possible to choose the desired option in any style and color scheme;
• most models are equipped with a transformation mechanism, that is, they change shape at the request of the owner, folding and assembling (and modular options are also combined in various variations).

The disadvantages of sofas with a wide berth include the following:

• inability to place in a room of small area;
• the price of large and very large sofas is rarely humane, especially if the manufacturer is famous;
• corner models are not always easy to fit into an existing environment.

Sofas with a wide berth can be straight, angular or modular (they, in turn, can be assembled even in a corner, even in a straight line at the request of the owner).

Dimensions 180x200 cm or 200x200 cm are rarely monolithic. Such sofas will occupy unnecessarily much space. Mainly on the market are folding products with different transformation mechanisms.

Direct models require a free wall in the room. And, given the rule that the sofa should occupy a maximum of 2/3 of the wall, the wall should be long. therefore more often choose angular models.

The angular model of the sofa requires, logically, a free angle. Depending on how the product is laid out, you need a place either on the side or in front. Therefore, When placing your sofa, consider if it will block the exit from the room in an unassembled form. In addition, the model located in the corner is not always convenient from the point of view of who is located on it, especially if the room is large.

These products are noteworthy in that they consist of several separate elements (modules), which can be fastened together by Velcro or brackets or simply move, forming a temporary structure. You can assemble modules in any order, or by arranging them as separate objects, or collecting from them a huge sofa.

For the manufacture of frames for upholstered furniture, plastic, metal and wood are used. It depends on what and what quality is used, how strong and durable the product will be. Plastic is not at all the material that is suitable for making a sofa frame with a wide berth. In order for the product to last for a long time and not lose its shape, you need solid wood, particleboard with water-repellent impregnation or durable plywood as a material for the frame. Solid wood frame - The most reliable basis for furniture, if the material was well dried and saturated with special compounds against fungus and moisture.

Metal frame - the most durable, if its components are connected by welding and carefully adjusted to each other. Even being the basis of a large sofa, such a design will not lose shape.

As for fillers, in order to fill upholstered furniture, use the following:

• synthetic winterizer;
• foam blocks;
• holofiber;
• sintepuh;
• durafil.

Also, instead of stuffing in sofas, spring blocks or independent springs are used. If you are looking for an orthopedic mattress for sleeping, pay attention to models equipped with independent springs, possibly made from natural material, such as coconut and latex.

Upholstery is something that is noticeable immediately, so it should please the owner’s eye. In addition to beauty, it should be strong, durable and easy to care for. All types of upholstery can be divided into two types:

• leather;
• textile.

The first is divided into eco-leather and natural, which is very expensive. Textile upholstery can be of different types.

• Jacquard. It is rather difficult to look after her, but she looks very impressive.
• Tapestry. It is quite easy to wash and clean, it is hypoallergenic, but do not put a sofa with such a coating where the bright sun shines, as this fabric is very faded.
• Flock Upholstery can become a real find, it not only looks great, but also has excellent properties of strength and reliability, and is little susceptible to damage from mechanical stress.
• Cotton or linen upholstery ideal for allergy sufferers or those who are committed to eco-style.

When choosing a sofa, you need to consider the size of the room where it is planned to be placed. Models with a spacious berth look best in rooms with a large area.

Products vary in the number of landing sites. Standard models are designed for three people, but there are those on which four, or even six, can freely fit. For the harmonious placement of the sofa, it is necessary to take into account not only the area of ​​the room, but also its layout - whether the walls are free, where the doors and windows are, whether the room is a walk-through, etc.

Even on a very wide sofa, there may not be the greatest depth of the seat. Therefore, it is not always convenient to sit on a model that looks wide and comfortable. In order for a person to comfortably sit on a seat, it should be at least 90 cm deep (ideally 105). Narrower models are recommended for use in the kitchen or hallway.

Ratings of manufacturers of upholstered furniture are constantly compiled, but the leaders in them are consistently the same. These are companies that have proven themselves in the market exclusively positively, supplying high quality products.

• First of all it Pinskdrev - Belarusian company leading in the manufacture of upholstered furniture. It is interesting that the company uses the most advanced technologies and solutions, but the price of products still remains reasonable.
• At the Russian factory Ival There is a “chip" - its sofas are made with covers specially made for them. Thanks to these covers, it is very convenient to care for the furniture.
• Another Belarusian factory "Lagoon" relies on the quality and reliability of its products, so the latter is in great demand in the economy segment of budget furniture.
• Furniture Holding produces very high quality products. You can purchase a finished model or order by individual standards. The factory is trying to maintain humane prices for products without artificially inflating them.
• Concerning "Shatura-furniture", it is represented even on the IKEA network, and not only in Russian stores. The combination of "price-quality" of the products of this company is excellent, while the quality is much higher than it could be at such a price.

If your interior is decorated in such styles as Art Nouveau, Neoclassic or Art Deco, choose corner models with original armrests and a bizarre back. The details do not need to be small. Complete the sofa with poufs with the same upholstery (it should be beautiful and look expensive).

The interior in a minimalist style will decorate the sofa without any extra details. Choose models with strict straight lines in neutral achromatic colors - white, gray, black.

If you are close to an environmentally friendly approach in everything, including interior decoration, choose products with natural filler (coconut springs) and canvas upholstery. Color is also better to choose natural, unpainted - gray, shade of burlap, beige, milk. Angular models (180x200) and straight ones will fit into such an interior.

Upholstery with floral motifs and dark wood armrests will look good in a room decorated in the style of shabby chic or provence. It is better to choose products with a size of 180x200 cm, so that they look more compact. Choose models with graceful legs and armrests.

The trump card of ethnic style is the upholstery of the sofa. If this is the Indian style - let there be "cucumbers", if Africa - bright, pure colors, the interior in the spirit of China will ideally complement the model, upholstered in red and gold fabric. So that the sofa does not look separate from the rest of the decor, carefully select it in color, style, and size.

Furniture with a wide berth is most often installed in the center of the room or, if the room has a free wall, along it. It is important to choose the rest of the environment so that the sofa does not look alien and does not attract too much attention.

Before acquiring your favorite model, draw a layout diagram of the furniture in the room - manually or on a computer using special applications. This will help to visually see how the product will look in the interior, and also, even if it fits into the area of ​​the room, will it block the entrance or window, and interfere with normal movement around the room. It is important to consider not only how much space the sofa will take in assembled form, but also in disassembled.

• The modular red-white sofa does not need additions, being a worthy “center” of the room.

• Built-in shelves, a table, wide armrests - this sofa has it all!

• The corner sofa in the niche looks very elegant.

• A minimalistic plain sofa will decorate any modern interior.

• A huge number of pillows is the highlight of this sofa.

An overview of the corner sofa with a large berth see below.