Narrow sofas: types and secrets of choice

Sincere conversations are better not to be carried out on hard chairs or stools, but climbed up with your feet on a cozy sofa. If this is located in the kitchen of a city apartment, by definition it cannot be too deep and wide, because most kitchens cannot boast vast areas. But this does not mean at all that it is impossible to put a comfortable narrow sofa in the kitchen or in a small living room - straight or corner.

The advantages of narrow sofas are enough:

• optimal for placement in a small area - kitchen, loggia, terrace;
• despite the narrow seat can accommodate three or more people, especially circular or angular models;
• the presence of boxes for sleeping accessories (if it is located in the bedroom, hall) or for kitchen utensils (if in the kitchen);
• folding model turns into an extra bed if necessary;
• are issued in a huge number of style and color solutions, which makes it possible to select the desired model in any room.

There are drawbacks, but there are not too many.

• If you need to turn a sliding sofa into a berth, you need to constantly fold and unfold it.
• When unfolded, they do not always have a flat surface.
• A direct model can completely occupy the walls, making it impossible to move more comfortably indoors.

When buying a narrow sofa, you need to choose it in accordance with a number of characteristics. The models on the market differ in form, mechanism of action, assembly options and, of course, price. Narrow sofas can take the following form.

• Straight. Such products are most often in the kitchen or on the loggia. They perfectly save space due to their compactness. In most cases, they have a solid seat, which can accommodate two or three people. The seat reclines, providing access to an internal storage box for anything.
• Corner A great option for a small kitchen or room with a minimum seating. Such a sofa will leave the maximum possible free space, while it is quite comfortable. In most cases, it folds out, creating an extra bed.
• Semicircular. It looks better in rooms of a large area, as it takes up a lot of space. In most cases, non-folding.

In narrow folding sofas, the following transformation mechanisms are most often found.

• "Dolphin". Unfolding occurs as follows: from under the seat the lower part is pulled out (most often by the hinges) and rises one level with the seat.

• "Accordion" - this model is laid out by simply pulling it forward towards you until the seat is completely straightened.

• "Book" It is a seat, divided longitudinally into two halves, when folding, turning into a single berth.

• Eurobook it extends in the same way as the "dolphin", but not the lower tier, but the back of the sofa fits into the empty seat.

If we talk about the design, then the smaller the area of ​​the room, the greater the likelihood that the sofa will be inconsistent and direct. For a corner, two free walls are required, while for a straight one, only one. In the case when it is the clamshell model that is needed, it is better to dwell on mini-models that unfold in the way that suits you best. If they have drawers or built-in shelves - great.

As for color solutions, the combination that suits the rest of the room will be optimal. If you do not repair and do not simultaneously change furniture, wallpaper and flooring, you need to correctly “enter” your purchase into an already furnished room.

Depending on the manufacturer and the price segment in which the furniture is presented, the raw materials for its production can be very expensive, expensive and budget. However, you need to pay attention not only and not so much on the cost as on the quality of the raw materials.

The basis of any sofa is its frame, and it depends on its strength whether the product will serve you for a long time or will fail at the first overload. Frameworks are:

• steel (chrome);
• from MDF;
• from plywood of high quality - multilayer and waterproof;
• from sheets of chipboard.

Wooden structures They are considered more ergonomic and environmentally friendly, but, for example, furniture with an iron (steel) frame will be optimal for placement in the kitchen. It is more resistant to temperature extremes and high humidity in the air. But if the wood frame is saturated with special water-repellent compounds, this will prevent swelling and cracking on the furniture. You should be prepared for the fact that such a sofa will cost a lot.

What is “stuffed” with your sofa is no less important, because comfort and convenience depend on the filler. In order for the seat and backrest to maintain their original appearance for a long time, you need a quality filler. Of the modern "fillings" for sofas, the following can be distinguished.

• Foam rubber of the Norwegian and German manufacturers. Modern foam rubber is hypoallergenic, repels dust, maintains cleanliness for a long time and is little prone to deformation.

• Polyurethane foam It is used in a variety of forms - from hard to super soft and highly elastic. Thanks to polyurethane foam, sofas have elastic seats and backs, without taking the shape of the body of a person sitting on them.

• Sinteponom most often stuff the back of the sofa. It is resistant to moisture, elastic, retains heat, while soft enough.

• Durafil filler gives the furniture softness and splendor, it is highly elastic and similar in properties to the spring block. Allows the backrest and seat not to lose their appearance, even if several people are located on it.

• Springs can be located "snake" or be independent of each other. In the second case, each spiral is placed in a separate textile cover, which gives stability to the carrier base and maintains an even surface appearance for a long time of use.

• Spring blocks represent a frame device in which the springs are intertwined. Blocks are most often used in orthopedic mattresses.

The easier the upholstery is, the better. After all, those models that are in the kitchen can get dirty very quickly. And just as quickly they need to be cleaned, otherwise stubborn stains, soot and grease will be extremely difficult to remove. It is good if the product has removable covers that can either be washed or cleaned. Materials for the upholstery of sofas (including narrow ones) are such.

• Faux leather - this is not the same dermantine that was used previously. Modern artificial leather is of very high quality, and in appearance it is almost indistinguishable from genuine. It is easy to clean, it is durable, the color scheme is extensive, however, it can quickly lose its attractiveness.
• Genuine leather upholstery It looks gorgeous, but it is very expensive.
• Flocked sofas Easy to wash and clean. The color scheme is quite extensive.
• Velor padding very soft and pleasant to the touch, however, it can be exposed to static electricity and attract wool, threads, dust, and therefore need to be cleaned systematically.
• Jacquard furniture, withstands a large number of sinks and cleanings, therefore it is optimal both in children's rooms and in the kitchen. Appearance does not deteriorate.

There is no single standard today - neither in width, nor in depth, nor in length. It all depends on the manufacturer and his decision. One sofa designed for two people will have a length of 160 cm, and the other - 190 cm. By design, the sofas can be compact (designed for a maximum of 3 people, and in most cases - double) and long - they can accommodate and 5 and more people. As for the seat depth, the standard one is 90 cm.

Be sure to take into account the parameters of the room in which the sofa will stand. It depends on the dimensions of the room which model and what size it can be put in. Be sure to evaluate how much free space you have along the walls, whether there is a free angle if you want to put an angular model. You also need to consider how many people are planned to be placed on the couch.

There is hardly a person who would not be interested in the cost of furniture. Everyone is looking for the best combination of price-quality. Ask the furniture manufacturer how long he has been on the market and what his reputation is. Since the sofa is a thing that is not acquired for a day or two, it must be of high quality, durable and reliable.

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