Comfortable sofa: how to choose for rest and sleep?

On the one hand, it is not easy for a modern mobile and busy person to find time to sit on a sofa. But, on the other hand, if you have a minute or half an hour to relax, then on the most comfortable sofa, which will take in your arms and give relaxation. But each person has their own ideas about convenience, comfort and beauty. So how should a person choose the perfect sofa on which he will receive the desired relaxation?

It’s difficult to talk about all the people at once, because someone prefers to curl up on small, dimensional furniture, and someone needs a large space to sit comfortably, legs stretched out. Someone likes to read reclining, and even putting a cup of coffee or tea on a side table or built-in table, and someone needs to work from home, and he needs a hard, but comfortable seat and back, which does not create tension and fatigue in the spine .

It is important to distinguish between a sofa for sitting and a sofa for sleeping. The first can be monolithic, the second is simply obliged to be laid out. Office sofas should also be comfortable, but firm enough so that a person does not “fall through” when trying to sit on it.

You should always choose a sofa based on what you plan to do on it. For relaxation, semicircular, island sofas, possibly with a swivel back, are suitable. For sleep - those that are laid out at least in a 1.5-bedroom (if one person sleeps on it) or a double (if two) place with a high-quality mattress useful for the back.

For furniture that combines two or more functions, the requirements are also at least double. They are expected of quality and reliability, because repeated folding and unfolding will quickly render a product that does not meet these requirements unusable.

A sleeping sofa from a trusted manufacturer with a good reputation today is no less high-quality than a bed.

There are enough manufacturers of upholstered furniture in each price segment. And in any of them there are those who have proven themselves exclusively on the positive side, and those whose products do not always meet the expectations of the buyer. Manufacturers of upholstered furniture in the budget and mid-price segments provide the consumer with the greatest choice. You always need to pay attention to how long the company has existed in the market, what raw materials it uses to make its products, and also what feedback the customers of this furniture leave. This is the only way to avoid a rash purchase.

How comfortable the sofa is is associated with two criteria: the depth of the seat and the height of the back. The optimal depth for each is different and depends on the habits and growth of a person. If you like to sit upright, leaning comfortably on the back, then you need a model with a narrow seat and a back above the average. If you prefer to lie on the couch or like your legs to lie on it, then you will need the option with a wide and deep seat.

For long-legged people, there are models with an increased depth of 110, 120 and even 145 cm. The average depth is 105 cm. The depth of the sofa should be distinguished from the depth of the seat. The width of the pillows and backs is included in the depth of the sofa. If the width of the sofa is 90 cm, but it has a pillow and back, then about 50 cm will remain at the depth of the seat itself. Therefore Choose a seat that is comfortable for you even with pillows.

First of all, you need to decide where the sofa will be located, and how much space you can take in the room for it. It is better if you have a drawing drawn by hand or on a computer in one of the applications. If the sofa is folding, you need to consider how much space it will occupy in an unassembled form, and whether there will be free space for movement in the room.

It is important to understand who will sleep (and whether) on the couch. If it is planned that they will rest on it, and there are beds for sleeping in the house, then you can purchase monolithic or modular furniture. If you need furniture both for relaxing and for sleeping (for example, in a one-room apartment or in a nursery), then in addition to the occupied area, you need to take into account the weight of the one or those who will sleep on it. The transformation mechanism must also be chosen on the basis of this.

In the shop, be sure to sit down or lie down on the selected sofa. There should be no sounds - no squeaking, no clanging of metal. The filler should be sufficiently dense, not sag under the weight of the body, not deformed. Seams and rows of staples should be even. It is on this basis that we can distinguish a manufacturer who attaches importance to the quality of manufactured products from those who are just starting work or do not want to pay attention to details. The back of the sofa should also be made efficiently and without protruding seams, threads, pieces of upholstery or frame.

If you plan to sleep on the couch, Be sure to ask what mattress is installed in the product. Ideally, it should be orthopedic, of high quality.Also check the life of the mattress and the possibility of replacing it without harm to the product.

Everyone makes this choice individually. If you choose a sofa solely to sit on it, for example, for the living room, it can be soft and very soft. But in the case when it is planned to use it not only for sitting, but also for sleeping, even periodically, it is better to stop on a more rigid model, and even better - with an orthopedic mattress. This is good both for furniture - it will last longer, and for your health.

If you opted for a soft model, it is better if the seat is quilted or stitched with a number of stitches. Then there will be no dents on it from a person sitting or lying on it. Also good models in which the fluff is distributed evenly in different pockets.

All sofas in their design are divided into two types: folding and monolithic. The latter are much less functional, it is difficult to sleep on them, usually they are placed either in the kitchen or in the corridor. As for folding models, there are much more of them, and folding mechanisms are very diverse.

Consider the most basic.

• "Book" - the most common and oldest mechanism. It is convenient and compact, but can be quite difficult to use for people who are physically weak. The seat rises and then lowers back, so the sofa folds and unfolds. With constant use, it may fail.

• As for the Eurosof mechanism, it is an improved "book". The seat is roll-out and equipped with rollers. Such a mechanism is more difficult to break. To unfold the structure, you need to roll out a special module, having previously removed the removable parts, and then lower the back. This model is perfect for everyday use. Make sure that the rollers do not scratch the floor.

• Click-gag mechanism - Another modification of the "book". But fixing it is possible not only in the assembled and disassembled position, but also reclining. On some models, the armrests can also be adjusted. The basis of the device is a metal frame and elastic shock absorbers.

• As for the “French clamshell”, then this model is perhaps the most uncomfortable for sleeping every day. It’s best to sit on such a couch and sleep only occasionally. The berth, which is obtained when unfolding this mechanism, is large, but not the most comfortable. Removable cushions need to be removed, after which the seat is lifted up and forward. Varieties of the “French clamshell” are “Belgian” and “American”. In the first, foam blocks are installed, in the second - spring.

• Puma mechanism great for permanent use, even children can easily handle it. Transformation is carried out by pulling the seat up and forward. Puma is also installed on corner models. But there are no drawers for storing bedding inside.

• Perhaps the most durable and durable mechanism is "accordion". The berth consists of three different modules. They are combined in one piece of upholstery, which is smoothed out when the sofa is laid out. It is very easy to spread out the sofa, you just need to pull the seat onto yourself until it turns into a berth. Particularly convenient models with removable covers.

• Sofas equipped with a swivel mechanism are laid out by unfolding one part. The berth is flat and comfortable, but only if one person sleeps on it.

• The transformation mechanism "elf" - the easiest, it turns a sofa into a bed by simply lowering the armrests. Such models are well suited for use in children's rooms and small-sized apartments. But the design is rather fragile, it quickly fails.

• "Dolphin" differs from the "kangaroo" only in that the latter is used on straight sofas, and the former on corner ones. The principle of operation is the same - you need to pull out the bottom module from under the seat and raise it to the seat level. The berth is smooth and comfortable.

• Spartak Models equipped with orthopedic mattresses and metal mesh. First, removable modules are removed, after which they pull out and dismantle the folding berth. It is convenient, suitable for use every day. However, if a person with a large weight sleeps on such a sofa, the frame will quickly lose its original shape.

• Conrad - withdrawable mechanism. The lower support rolls out from under the seat. The seat will turn into a flat and spacious berth. Need to pull with effort.

For the manufacture of sofas using frames made of metal and wood, as well as from wooden beams with chipboard. The most durable are metal, but their parts must be well bonded by welding. As for wooden frames, it all depends on what breed was used for production. Oak, beech, walnut and ash are very durable and high-quality species, but, of course, more expensive. Birch and conifers are cheaper, but if used properly, they can also be durable.

The wood used to make the frame must be well dried and free from any bumps or knots on the surface. As for the construction of chipboard, if it is made in strict accordance with the technology, and each element is painted with special paint, then the product will serve for a long time.

As a filler, spring, foam blocks, polyurethane foam, latex are used. Foam rubber is considered the cheapest; it loses its shape after a few years. Latex packing is the most expensive, it is hypoallergenic, not exposed to static electricity, and is resistant to mold and mildew. Most often it is used in orthopedic furniture.

As for the upholstery, leather and eco-leather still hold a leading position in terms of durability and ease of care. A tapestry with impregnation that repels dust and water is also very convenient, but also not cheap. It is best to choose products with removable covers so that you can remove and clean them at any time.

The unusual form of sofas is now in fashion, then out of it. Choose what your sofa will be, based on personal preferences. If you like bright and non-standard things, let your upholstered furniture be like that. True, you need to consider that, the more unusual the subject and the more atypical his color, the higher the likelihood that he will quickly get tired of looking.

Sofas of the most bizarre forms you will find in non-budget price segments, but more affordable brands today offer interesting models. If you don’t have the means to purchase a designer model, focus on the quality of the mattress, it should not be cheap if your sofa is designed for daily sleep. Beautiful models can also be selected from inexpensive manufacturers.

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