Sofas with shelves: types, sizes and secrets of choice

The assortment of upholstered furniture is constantly growing. Today you will not surprise anyone with modern models of sofas having various functional additions. One of the most popular today can be considered soft designs equipped with shelves. In this article, we will take a closer look at such comfortable and multitasking furniture.

A sofa is an important piece of furniture that no modern home can live without. It is placed in the living room, in the kitchen, and in the bedroom, which only once again confirms the need for such a furniture design at home. The assortment of sofas is simply huge today. - in stores you can find models of a wide variety of modifications, types and devices.

We will analyze what distinguishing features and positive qualities are inherent in such sofas.

• The main plus of the furniture in question is in the presence of shelves. Thanks to such useful additions, all the necessary things can always be kept at hand in order.
• Thanks to the shelves all the necessary items are freely available to the user. You don’t have to ask for help from household members for them to submit or extend something.
• The presence of shelves is noticeable makes life easier for householdswithout hitting the budget. The fact is that the shelves themselves do not make the furniture design much more expensive, since these additions are most often made from available materials: plywood, MDF or chipboard.
• There can be many shelves in furniture design. This is especially true of modern large corner sofas - they can accommodate a sufficient number of shelves.
• Sofas with shelves presented in a rich assortment. Everyone can find on sale exactly the model that will be ideal for him. Furniture is presented in different styles and color palettes.
• Such a detail is capable of make the interior more attractive, thoughtful and stylish.

Sofas with additional surfaces to accommodate different things and objects are presented in several variations. Shelves in their design can be located in different zones. This affects both the level of comfort of furniture and its external qualities. Consider in detail where the shelves can be placed on the couch.

A modern consumer has the opportunity to choose for himself a nice sofa, which is equipped only with a corner shelf. It is necessary to pay attention to the fact that angles are different, and this suggests that the shelves can be located in different ways. The classic and elementary mounting option is on the back of the sofa. It can be modest in size, but this does not mean that a small shelf will be useless - it will be possible to accurately place all sorts of little things on it.

Insanely popular modern sofas, the design of which provides roomy side shelves. In most cases, they are installed in the armrests. Thus, the necessary areas of upholstered furniture are not hidden, but at the same time it becomes more functional.

Usually the shelves located on the side of the sofa are more spacious. It is here that most often place books, various literature, correspondence, magazines, newspapers, electronic accessories and gadgets.

Convenient, practical in operation show themselves sofas with shelves on the back. Such furniture designs attract not only novelty and interesting design, but also high functionality, the ability to make fresh stylish notes in the interior. Basically, products of this type are placed, maintaining a certain distance from the wall in the room.

Structures where shelves are integrated on the back of the back (behind the front cushions) are very popular. When the storage surface is located on the back side, there will always be more free space. In addition, the shelves located in this zone do not interfere and do not interfere with households. True, using them is not so convenient, since access to them is often difficult.

Sofa shelves are not always located on top. Many users are not happy with their high location. In this case the ideal solution is a model in which the shelves are fixed on the lower tier. On sale you can also find such instances in which shelves are installed under the sofa in the area of ​​its legs. The sizes of additional elements here can be very different: both small and very large.

Cells themselves for fixing shelves in furniture design are different. In some models, they radically change the design of the sofa, making it very unusual and original. Particularly harmonious and attractively described furniture looks in the interiors of modern styles.

Sofas can be equipped not only with shelves, but also with various transformation mechanisms. There are several most popular and widespread systems, allowing to lay out upholstered furniture, opening access to its additional functions.

• "Book". One of the most reliable and simple mechanisms that is familiar to many people. Here, in order to form a comfortable place to sleep, you just need to lean back the back of the sofa. There is no need to move furniture away from the walls.

• Eurobook. Furniture with the specified mechanism is different in that the sleeper is laid out in it through the work of roll-out rollers. They push the sofa seat forward. Thus, an empty niche opens, in which you need to hide the back. These sliding shelving designs are popular, but can spoil the floor if the wheels are not rubberized.

• "Dolphin". Simple, unpretentious and practical mechanism. Long-life, wear-resistant, designed for frequent use. It transforms like this: you have to pull the loops fixed on the section under the seats.

• "Pantograph". Otherwise, this mechanism is called “tick-tak” or “puma”. It was designed as one of the varieties of the “Eurobook”, but no rollers were provided here (for rolling out the seat). These sofas are laid out simply: you need to pull the seat up, grabbing its edge in the middle.

• "French clamshell." Many sofas with shelves are equipped with such a mechanism. Furniture with it is compact only when it is folded. Unfolding design, if only pull the edge of the seat. Such models are not suitable for regular use - in such conditions they quickly fail, and the berth here is not ideally even.

The frames of sofas supplemented with shelves are made of different materials.

• Natural wood. Reliable, strong, environmentally friendly material. But wooden models can be expensive and need periodic treatment with antiseptics.
• Metal. Frameworks are made of aluminum, titanium, steel. Such models are especially durable, wear-resistant, but can be heavy, which creates problems during their transportation.
• MDF, chipboard. Inexpensive materials, but also can not boast of high wear resistance. Large loads are not designed. LDSP is completely toxic material - it contains formaldehydes. Safe are considered materials of classes "E-1" or "E-0".

For cladding often use:

• jacquard;
• flock;
• natural or artificial skin;
• tapestry;
• eco leather;
• organza.

Modern sofas with shelves are made in different sizes. Here are some common parameters for such furniture:

• width 2600 mm x height 800 mm;
• 2500x850 mm;
• 2500x1000 mm;
• 2350x750 mm;
• 2400x850 mm;
• 2400х810 mm;
• 2700x800 mm.

Of course, all the sofas with shelves are not limited to these sizes. In furniture stores you can find a lot of other options. The depth of structures varies depending on the characteristics of a particular model.

Let's get acquainted with the features of sofas in different styles.

• Classic. For this style, a light, high-quality version of natural fabrics is suitable. The presence of natural wood is desirable, carved parts are welcome, but in limited quantities.

• High tech. Furniture in this style will be plain, stylish, modern. The presence of chrome-plated or just metal parts (for example, shelves) is welcomed, backlighting is allowed.

• Minimalism. Furniture in this style will be simple, strict and restrained, plain. No decorations, no decorations, no lighting on the shelves, no prints on the upholstery should be.

• Loft. A rough dark sofa with shelves made of poorly crafted wood is suitable here. Metal parts are not out of place. In this style direction, the place is brutal, bold designs without carving, mirror shine and expensive decor.

Consider how to choose the right sofa with shelves.

• Dimensions Make sure that the furniture fits perfectly into the square of the room. Take measurements before going to the store.
• Materials It is advisable to take a sofa made of environmentally friendly and high-quality materials.The latter should not be damaged or defective. Inspect the upholstery, the condition of the shelf, and other structural parts. If there are defects, it is better to refuse the purchase.
• Mechanism. If the sofa is equipped with a folding mechanism, it should be checked before purchase. All systems should work smoothly, without jams, creaks or crunching.
• Design. Choose furniture that matches the style and color of your environment - this is very important.
• Brand It is recommended to buy only branded furniture if you want to put a really high-quality and durable sample at home.

Properly selected sofa, complemented by comfortable shelves, can be a spectacular element of the interior. Consider several successful harmonious ensembles.

• The open snow-white shelves behind the armrests of the same snow-white l-shaped sofa will look attractive in a room with lots of natural light. The floor can also be made white. Dilute the "whiteness" is purple decorative pillows.

• The sofa, combining grassy green and white colors, will become more functional if its armrests inside are supplemented with shelves. Such furniture will look harmoniously against the background of light walls and the floor, trimmed with a light brown laminate.

• A chic corner sofa with beige leather upholstery will look more expensive with a corner high shelf made of dark wood or glass. Such upholstered furniture will find its place against the backdrop of pale gray walls, a milky wooden floor and an ash floor carpet with a high pile.

In the next video, you will find a brief overview of the corner sofa with a bar and shelves.