We select a sofa in the bath

To make the bath or sauna as comfortable and functional as possible, it is necessary to furnish the room with furniture. Furniture items are especially important in bath complexes, where premises such as a dressing room, an entrance hall or a rest room are provided. In such places it is difficult to do without a sofa.

It is nice to relax and unwind after a grueling pairing procedure. Sofas for a bath should differ from the classic products used in apartments and private homes. There are several important parameters that you should pay attention to when choosing such furniture.

The main characteristic of furniture used in baths and saunas is its moisture resistance. The products will be operated in difficult conditions, which is why a number of important requirements are imposed on them.

1. Moisture proof. Sofas located in dressing rooms and rest rooms will be exposed to high humidity. Furniture made from non-moisture resistant materials will quickly lose its presentability and functionality.
2. Safety for human health. In the manufacture of furniture should not be used materials and components that emit harmful substances when heated.
3. Low thermal conductivity - Furniture items should not heat up when exposed to high temperatures.
4. Ease and unpretentiousness in leaving. The sofa in the dressing room will have to be constantly wiped off from moisture and, possibly, the foliage showered from the broom should be removed.
5. The sofa for the bath should be different conciseness and simple design.

There are several varieties of sofas that differ in configuration and optional features. Distinguish between stationary and folding products.The first - are not equipped with a transformation system, because of which they are used only for sitting. Folding products are equipped with special mechanisms. Thanks to them, the furniture can be expanded and get an extra bed.

Sofas, regardless of configuration, can be soft or hard to size small, medium or large, with or without armrests. The softness of the furniture is selected taking into account individual preferences, and its dimensions will depend on the free space in the room.

And also sofas can vary in shape, which must be taken into account when choosing.

Such models are also called linear. They are designed to be installed along the wall or in the middle of the room. “Island” products should have an aesthetic back side, otherwise they will spoil the interior of the room. Using several armchairs that combine in appearance with sofas, you can create a cozy and comfortable sitting area. In such an atmosphere, it will be nice to relax, chat with friends over a cup of tea or relax between pairwise manipulations.

Products with this configuration are designed to be placed in one of the corners of the room. They allow you to competently use the available space. Corner solutions are often chosen by owners of compact spaces for relaxation. On sale there are both dimensional and miniature sofas, so that buyers have no difficulty in choosing the optimal model.

These are the most overall sofas. Usually they are placed along the farthest wall and occupy 2 corners at once. These massive structures are hardly suitable for small rooms. Most often they are preferred when arranging spacious dressing rooms. U-shaped furniture has a good capacity - even on small models can accommodate at least 4 people.

In the manufacture of sofas for the manufacture of frames, as well as as a filler and upholstery, various raw materials are used.

She is not afraid of sudden temperature changes, and special impregnations make her resistant to high humidity. Furniture with metal frames, particleboard and MDF is not suitable for use in a bathhouse.

Recently, rattan furniture items are gaining great popularity.. This material is made from palm creeper. Due to the ability of the fibers to expand under the influence of steam, the wood becomes soft and easily bends if necessary to give it any shape. Rattan sofas are produced according to a special technology - the frame is made of solid stems, and the upper part is made of thin and flexible branches by weaving. Rattan wood has light colors, it can also be painted in any tone.

For the upholstery of bath sofas, it is most often used leather. It is insensitive to temperature changes, high humidity. The skin does not absorb odors, moisture and various types of impurities are easily removed from it. A leather sofa can last for more than one year, while maintaining its original appearance. Significant disadvantages of the material include the high cost and meager range of colors. Leather sofas come in pastel colors, white, beige, brown or black.

Inexpensive, but beautiful and durable material used as upholstery for bath sofas is tapestry. Products intended for use in high humidity conditions are treated with special compounds that promote fluid repulsion.

The tapestry can have various colors - from light to dark tones, with patterns and prints.

Choosing sofas in the dressing room or lounge, you should consider a number of important parameters.

• Wireframe. The most suitable are foundations made of spruce, larch, pine, oak, linden, cedar and other tree species.

• Upholstery. The most suitable solution is made of genuine leather. If the budget is limited, it is recommended to look at the variations of quality leatherette. These 2 materials have similar characteristics and similar external presentability. However, genuine leather products will last much longer.

• Softness. As a filler, spring blocks, holofiber or synthetic winterizer can be used. These materials give optimal softness to the product and, if wet, dry quickly.

• Dimensions. In order for the furniture to fit in the space allotted for it, it is important to first measure the free area. For small rooms it is advisable to choose compact mini sofas or corner solutions, and for spacious rooms any options are suitable.

• Additional functionality. Before buying, it is important to decide whether you need an extra place to relax or not. If you need a place to sleep, you should give preference to models with a transformation system. The most reliable and durable mechanisms are “click-gag”, “book”, “eurobook”.

• Manufacturer. Bath sofas are produced by domestic and import companies. Foreign-made furniture in most cases is more expensive. To save money, you can look at sofas of domestic brands. However, giving preference to too cheap products of dubious production is not recommended.

• When choosing sofas for a bath, you need to pay attention on the style and design of items.

Decorative pillows will be appropriate, especially if the models are deep - they will give additional comfort when relaxing. And also you should take into account the general style of the room - the sofa should be in harmony in color and design with the interior of the space.

Bath design should be aesthetically pleasing and practical. The photos presented in our photo gallery demonstrate the use of sofas and soft corners in the interior of the dressing rooms and relaxation areas.

In the next video you will learn how to make a sofa bench for a bath with your own hands.