Sofas in the bedroom: types, features of choice and placement

Furniture for each room in an apartment or residential building is selected individually, depending on the size and purpose of the room, as well as the tastes of the owners. The bedroom is one of the most important rooms, since in it a person should receive a stable and complete rest. For a comfortable sleep, you need to purchase a bed or sofa of a suitable size.

Not all rooms have the necessary dimensions so that you can put a bed in them, so the choice is made in favor of sofas. Due to the variety of this furniture, you need to know what to look for when choosing.

Each room in an apartment or house should be cozy, comfortable and functional. Furniture is selected based on the dimensions of the room, its purpose, lighting, as well as the preferences of the owners themselves. The bedroom is a special room, since everything must be subordinated to it in one goal - a complete rest, in connection with which the tone of wallpaper, the color scheme of furniture and accessories is selected calm and soft.

The abundance of various objects in this case will be superfluous, especially if there is not enough space for them. The main piece of furniture in this room is a bed that should be the right sizeto ensure complete sleep and relaxation.

Not all bedrooms have enough free space to put a good, large and comfortable bed, but do not despair, you can replace this piece of furniture with another one, no less comfortable, but more suitable for specific circumstances.

The obvious advantages of the sofa are:

• multifunctionality and practicality;
• strong base and good stability;
• comfort from use;
• ease of use;
• additional features that are available on some models.

The ability to transform this furniture to specific needs, to use a niche for linen and additional compartments, if provided, makes the sofa in the bedroom more comfortable and functional than a simple bed.

The popularity of sofas every year only increases, which is associated with the diversity of their forms, appearance and functionality. To choose this bedroom furniture, you need to analyze all the options and stay at the most convenient. If we consider sofas by the type of mechanism, then there are such options.

• Folding - represents products by type of construction: click-gag, book and couch. The click-gag has an intermediate folding mode, which makes the sofa an ideal option for relaxing in a sitting position. Transformation occurs by raising the seat until it clicks, after which the desired position is set. The sofa book is one of the first examples of folding furniture, which is still relevant today. Changing the sitting and lying position occurs by raising the seat to a click and also for reassembly. The couch is a small single sofa, which fits well in small spaces and has a simple folding mechanism.

• Roll-out - this type is represented by the options: “Eurobook”, “Eurobook tick-tock”, “Dolphin”, “Pantograph”, “Puma”, “Konrad”.
  • Eurobook It is the most high-quality and durable option, its unfolding occurs due to the displacement of the seat forward and laying the backrest in its place.
  • “Eurobook tick-tock” It features a folding mechanism that allows you to extend the seat in the air, which protects the floor from scratches, and the carpet from wear.
  • Sofa "Dolphin" often has an angular structure, the lateral part of which has a lifting mechanism, and the berth is laid out by pulling out a hidden niche and laying on it the soft part of the seat.
  • Sofa "Pantograph" It is a product, the middle between the "Eurobook" and "Tick-Tack", due to the presence of a special mechanism, but at the same time the presence of contact with the floor.
  • Sofa Puma It is recommended to use it in the bedroom, as it is very reliable and easy to use. You can decompose it by lifting the seat slightly up and pulling it towards you.
  • Sofa Conrad also advised to place in the bedroom, due to the presence of the unfolded form of the spring block. It’s quite simple to decompose the product, you need to pull the seat onto yourself, for which there is a special loop, and then remove the lower part from the niche, aligning the entire surface of the sofa, turning it into a full bed.

• Unfolding - this variety is represented by such options: a sofa bed and “Accordion”.
  • First option It is represented by a great variety, but the principle of folding is that the mattress has a folding structure and hides inside a metal folding bed, which, when transformed, turns into a sofa bed. This option can be with a foam or orthopedic mattress.
  • Sofa "Accordion" also very popular due to its ease of use and reliability. This furniture consists of three parts, one is the seat, the other two are the back. To lay out the sofa, just pull the back against you and the product will decompose into a flat, soft and uniform bed.

Sofas for the bedroom can be one and a half or single, in shape - simple or angular, by filling may consist from the spring block, orthopedic mattress or foam rubbermay be combined. The sofa in the bedroom can be the main place for sleeping and relaxing, or additional. The main option should be selected carefully, with an assessment of all the components of the design, shape and content. Only a soft and comfortable option will allow you to sleep well and relax.

The shape of a sofa for a bedroom can be:

• straight;
• angular;
• U-shaped.

The choice of a specific option is due to the necessary size of a berth, as well as the dimensions of the room.

The sizes of sofas can vary significantly depending on the shape and mechanism. The height from the floor is usually standard and ranges from 40-50 cm. The height can be different, the high sofa has a backrest from 90 to 1 meter, the small one will have a height of 60 to 70 cm. The corner version can have a berth width from 130 cm to 2 meters, the length of such a sofa can start from 150 cm and reach up to 2 meters. When folded, the seat often has a size of 70 or 90 cm. Dimensions of the p-shaped design can also be different, so that each person selects a product for his taste and size of the room.

A straight sofa can have various dimensions, a small version will have a length of 130 cm, and a large one will reach three meters. A narrow sofa will have a width of 70 cm, a larger one - 90 cm, the most popular is 80 cm. Folding models are more universal, since their length and width can be selected. Mini-options start from 120 cm, the optimal size is 150 cm. The berth can have such a length range, from 170 to 210 cm.

To make the bedroom beautiful and unique, you need to work on creating its design, Why choose the most suitable style:

• modern - pragmatism and convenience, the ability to mix different styles;
• classic - luxury and wealth, the presence of voluminous decorative elements, pastel colors, floral arrangements;
• Japanese style - echoes the Art Nouveau, all products and accessories should be made of natural materials;
• minimalism - the presence of a minimum set of furniture and accessories, simplicity of forms, maximum spaciousness in the room.

The sofa for the bedroom should match the color scheme of the room and its style. Beautiful wallpaper should find its continuation in the upholstery or decorative pillows on the bed. Most often, a room is decorated in a modern style, using a minimum of objects, without overloading the space, while leaving it as functional as possible.

To choose the best option for the sofa for the bedroom, It is worth weighing the main criteria and finding the best option.

• Product Shape - can be straight, angular, p-shaped. The choice must be made depending on the free space and the number of people who will sleep on it.

• Type of folding mechanism - with a narrow and long room, you should choose those options that are laid out forward, while having a minimum width, if the room is square, you need to provide for the presence of free space in the unfolded form, so that you can conveniently use a berth.

• Type of mattress - depending on preferences, you can purchase a sofa with foam contents or with an orthopedic mattress. The main difference in this case will be in the cost of the goods.

• Upholstery color and material must fit the design of the room. Upholstery should be durable, beautiful and wear-resistant.

• Cost plays a role. You can purchase a budget option with a minimum of funds or choose a sofa sofa with additional features and high quality components.

If the bedroom uses a sofa instead of a bed, then it is important not only to choose the size of the room, but also to put it in the right and optimal place. The interior of the room should be integral, because the presence of the sofa in the wrong place will spoil all the efforts of the owners or designerswho worked on obtaining a complete image of the entire room. No matter how big the room is, 12 sq. m or all 20, It is important to be able to arrange all the interior details in their places.

Most often, the sofa, which serves as a sleeping place, is placed near a long wall, in the middle of the room, giving the opportunity for a convenient approach from any direction, as well as creating a harmonious composition.

The sofa located near the window looks good, which allows you to maximize the free space of the room. It is worth leaving the approach to the bedroom place from all sides, without moving it close to the wall with the window.

In the bedroom, you can place a bed with a sofa, if the room is both a hall and a bedroom, or there is a need for an extra bed from time to time. These pieces of furniture can stand close to each other, the main thing is that when laying out the sofa it is equally convenient to use both the bed and the additional area for sleeping and relaxing.

See below for tips on choosing a bedroom sofa.