Sofa with a drawer: recommendations for choice, types

Sofa came to us from the East - in the Ottoman Empire they called it a special pillow for a camel saddle. Over time, the product began to be used in residential premises, at the beginning of the XVII century the sofa became known in Europe - it modernized, appeared in the homes of aristocrats and wealthy people. Today, a sofa with a box for linen is one of the most common types of upholstered furniture and has much broader technical indicators and capabilities compared to the first samples. Therefore, before buying, you should consider the recommendations for selection, to study the types of products.

A sofa is one of the varieties of a sofa; it is distinguished by the same level of low back and armrests. Unlike a standard sofa, most sofa models with a drawer for clothes have a small height of a seat or a berth relative to the floor. Modern manufacturers allow deviations from standards, but the overall squat furniture is identical at all factories.

Modern furniture models have many different modifications, each with its own design features. The sofa with a box for linen which is displayed in a full-fledged berth is most demanded. Such sofas differ not only in size or shape, but also in mechanisms and types of transformation. Due to the ease of use and optimal functionality, 3 types of sofa sofas are most often used in homes and offices.

• Sliding - the transformation is carried out by pulling the lower beam of the seat. The structure is extended with the help of special metal elements mounted in the form of an accordion on both sides of the frame. After the extension, the seat becomes supported, and the backrest lowers, forming a berth.

• Folding - the general design is similar to the previous type, the main difference is that the saddle frame does not extend, but rises by the handle from the general frame. Then it is installed on the extendable legs, and the back rests on the edges of the frame in one plane with the seat.

• Rollout - in this model, the lower part is rolled out of the general design on special wheels or rollers. The backrest lowers or also drives forward at an angle with metal guides.

Common in home interiors and modular sofa typesbut they are only suitable for large areas - living rooms, halls, separate lounges. The structural elements are not bonded to each other and can be rearranged in any order.

Sizes of finished products are mostly limited - almost all manufacturers adhere to certain standards. To implement the extraordinary design solutions, the sofa can be made to order, however, generally accepted standards should still be followed.

It is recommended to purchase or make a sofa sofa of such dimensions that in a sitting position at least 0.5 m2 comes out for each person, the space during sleep should be at least 0.7-0.8 m2. It is desirable that the size of a single sofa when unfolded is from 90x200 cm, a double - 120x200. There are no special requirements for the height of the back wall - the level is determined individually, depending on the style, type of transformation of the sofa.

When choosing a folding sofa for the house, it is recommended to consider only furniture made from natural materials. Such models are more expensive but do not harm the human body, like budget constructions from fiberboard. It is permissible that the elements from the fiberboard play only an auxiliary role - the lower side walls, the retractable seat frame. There is a classification and types of materials used in the assembly of upholstered furniture with a drawer.

Frame Types:

• natural wood;

• MDF;

• Chipboard;

• metal;

• plastic.

It is also better to use only natural fabric materials as upholstery for the sofa on which you plan to sleep. The kitchen furniture is fitted with strong, dense fabrics that are resistant to sunlight and scuffs. The most common types of upholstery for a sofa with a drawer are.

• Velours - silky and soft material with a pleasant to the touch texture, great for furniture in the living room, hall, wardrobe, rest room, reception. Not recommended for kitchens, hallways, children's rooms, as it requires a delicate attitude.

• Jacquard - A practical material for home and office interiors. The fabric is dense, characterized by high strength. The textured surface of the material is a tight weave, easy to clean, does not fade in the sun.

• Scotchguard - modern upholstery, due to its high environmental friendliness, is often used in the manufacture of children's furniture. It is a dense and durable cotton. It has hypoallergenic and antistatic properties.

• Chenille - material with a soft, slightly raised surface. It is recommended only for residential dry rooms - constant high humidity destroys the structure of the fabric.Pleasant to the touch, has high strength and long life.

• Imitation leather - A good choice for kitchens, offices, offices, halls. Easy to clean with a damp wipe, resistant to mashing. For sofa seats, it is better to choose material on a fabric basis, the armrests, rear walls and side parts can be fitted with a non-woven fabric.

• Genuine leather, suede - material for luxury furniture, suitable for both home and office interiors. It has high strength and durability, but subject to regular care using special chemicals, aerosols, rubbing.

The filler of upholstered furniture is one of the most important indicators when choosing. The comfort of the sofa, environmental friendliness, and health safety during sleep will depend on its quality and structure. In the form of "filling" for modern models use such options.

• Spring unit - A classic, proven over the years filler, allows you to correctly distribute weight during sleep, which ensures healthy rest. Furniture with a spring block is practical and durable, of the shortcomings - over the years, the springs begin to creak.

• Polyurethane foam or PPU - elastic synthetic material. It is made from a number of polymer compounds, however, it is considered safe for health. It is divided into several types according to density and quality. Ideal for kitchens, hallways, due to resistance to moisture, suitable for country furniture.

• Synthetic winterizer - soft and elastic environmentally friendly material. Due to the optimal ratio of price and quality, it is most widely used - an inexpensive budget option. It is comfortable, evenly distributes the load, but is short-lived - with frequent use, cavities and troubles are formed.

• Latex - expensive, but durable and environmentally friendly material. It is used in the manufacture of designer, luxury upholstered furniture. Hypoallergenic, non-toxic, absorbs vibration, optimally repeats the shape of the body and restores the original form - the life of more than 15-20 years.

Basic berths must be made exclusively from natural materials, especially in furniture for children's rooms. Inexpensive furniture made of fiberboard and other synthetic materials is installed in offices, offices, in the kitchen, in the hallway.

The choice of style of upholstered furniture depends on the design of the entire room and interior. Thanks to the squat design, a sofa with a box for linen is often used in interiors in the Japanese, Asian style - they create a kind of floor oriental sofas. The strict features of most types of this furniture are successfully combined with the interior styles of a loft, high-tech or lounge. Models with extraordinary shapes, for example, where the armrests and backrest have different heights, Suitable for modern techno and pop art interiors. A sofa with pastel-colored upholstery, decorated with soft voluminous pillows, is perfect for rooms furnished in the Danish hugge style.

For children's rooms, it is recommended to choose squat models, where a low back and armrests perform only a restraining function - so that the child does not fall during sleep. Custom-designed sofa with storage box for large rooms - halls, living rooms, where its dimensions will not interfere with the movement of people. In the bedrooms, folding models are installed without a back and armrests - when unfolded, the sofa even visually replaces an ordinary sleeping bed.

For kitchens, dining rooms or office rooms, as a rule, they choose a sofa with a box for linen of limited transformation - a berth is suitable only for a short rest or for temporary accommodation of guests.

An overview of the sofa with drawers for linen, see the next video.