The selection and installation of furniture in a small apartment is a rather difficult task. In such a situation, the availability of free space is very important, therefore, most often, users opt for compact sofas, which, if necessary, can fulfill the role of a comfortable sleeping place.
Kinds
Among the main varieties of sofas that have a berth and are perfect for a small room, you can call a straight line, a corner, a couch and a cube. Let's consider them in more detail.
Some of the most popular are direct sofas. Most often they are equipped with the transformation mechanism "accordion" or "book". They have soft armrests that, after parsing, will act as headboards.
Another convenient installation option in a small room will be corner sofa. It looks very compact when assembled. It is equipped with a withdrawable mechanism, which makes it a wide berth. Often equipped with drawers, which are very convenient to use for storing linen or other things.
Users note that in small apartments they look great couches. Such models are well suited to accommodate one person there at night. They have compact dimensions, an elongated seat and an original back.
A sofa having a square shape and small size is commonly called a cube. It is also equipped with laundry drawers. It has a Eurobook transformation mechanism, its use is straightforward. Often offered models without armrests.
Concerning corner or direct sofas, they can be used as a full-fledged berth for two people.Cubes and couches are more modest in size, they are often installed in nurseries or in the kitchen. The width of a single place is most often 70 or more centimeters, while doubles are much wider, up to 2 meters.
The mechanisms
The main task of a sofa in a small room is to quickly and easily transform into a comfortable sleeping place. There are several most popular mechanisms.
- Direct sofa book. It is an excellent combination of bed and sofa. Unassembled offers an excellent sleeping surface for two people. You can sleep alone on the assembled product. It is decomposed by raising and then lowering the seat. The disadvantage is the presence of a depression at the convergence of both halves.
Eurobook mechanism understands differently. To arrange a place to sleep, you need to extend the seat, and in its place lay the back. Such models are most often equipped with storage compartments. However, it cannot be called particularly compact.
Click-gag mechanism can take several convenient positions. Depending on the user's desire, it is possible to fix the backrest in the “sitting”, “lying” and “reclining” states. To lower the backrest, you will need to install the model at some distance from the wall. There are special drawers for storing bedding and other things, which will help free up space in an ordinary closet.
"Accordion" experts advise you to purchase specifically for small rooms. It is as compact as possible and at the same time does not cause difficulties in operation. To disassemble, raise the seat and extend the sleeping surface. Boxes for bedding are also available.
The roll-out sofa has a convenient mechanism that allows you to roll out a berth from under the seat.
Dimensions
A small room can be a living room, a nursery, a bedroom or a kitchen. Regardless of its purpose, a sofa with a berth should be as convenient as possible for a family member who uses it. Small models are also in demand among the owners of studio apartments.
Regarding sizes, the width of a compact sofa is usually from 70 centimeters to one and a half meters. The maximum length of standard products is 2 meters. Unfolded, such models are quite convenient for placement, depending on the need for one or two people. The dimensions of such sofas resemble an ordinary double bed.
In addition, when choosing sizes, you must take into account restrictions. The maximum figure depends on the availability of free space in the room, the minimum - on the growth of the person for whom it is intended. At the same time, a comfortable berth should be 10-20 centimeters more than the growth of a sleeping person on it.
Selection criteria
The sofa, without a doubt, can be considered one of the main pieces of furniture. Currently, these products are offered in a wide range on the market. However, in order to choose the perfect model, you need to make an effort.
Primarily should determine the location of the product in the apartment. Based on this, you can select the sizes. Experts recommend first drawing up a plan of the room, and on it mark the location of the sofa. And you also need to study the proposed options, because they all have differences, advantages and disadvantages.
Important points are such as filler and the material of which the upholstery is made. Since the product is planned to be used for sleep, it is recommended to exclude the occurrence of any allergic reactions.
As for the transformation mechanism, one should focus on one’s own preferences. This indicator affects the usability, the durability of use depends on it. It is he who determines the size of the place to sleep.
According to the above, when choosing a sofa with a berth in a small room, you need to pay attention to its size, reliability of transformation mechanisms, filler and upholstery. This will allow you to use the product comfortably for many years.
Beautiful examples
Even a small room can be furnished stylishly and neatly.
- A small folding sofa. Suitable as a sleeping place for two people.
- Retractable sofa with a berth. Great guest option.
- A small corner sofa with a berth. It will be convenient to accommodate two people.
- Sofa couch. It can comfortably accommodate one person.
Tips for choosing a sofa are given below.
