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Recommendations for choosing a sofa
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Form
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Frame
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Filler
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Varieties of upholstery
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We select a successful color
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Transformation mechanisms
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Corner sofa in the living room and its features
Modular sofa in Loft Gostina
Tips for choosing a sofa
You need to approach the choice of the sofa responsibly, first to determine the future functionality, namely, will it be:
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upholstered furniture for “beauty” or a direct function is assigned to it
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sofa is used for daily sleep
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Soft corner receive guests.
Interesting: initially the word “sofa” meant paper with lists, a little later than the office, and only after some time they began to call a long bench with upholstery for clerical institutions.
Corner sofa in a small living room
We advise you to read: How to choose a sofa: Professionals’ tips
Form
In order to correctly choose the configuration of upholstered furniture, first they measure the area of the room where it is supposed to install the sofa.
A straight sofa is universal, suitable for large and small rooms. The optimal calculation of the length is 2 m, designed for three users. Direct sofas are conveniently located along one of the walls, zone the territory and install in the center of spacious housing.
Straight sofa in a niche
Corner sofas for the living room are perfectly perceived in studios apartments as an element of zoning and the optimal choice for a large family. The angular arrangement of upholstered furniture always looks comfortable and elegant, and at night it turns into a overall berth.
The corner sofa emits the lounge zone
The transformer sofa is primarily appropriate in small living rooms, at the same time being a place for rest and for sleep and for work. For tiny living rooms, mini-boys are selected for guests and relaxation.
Modular models are appropriate in spacious rooms, sometimes semicircular in shape, accommodating a large company.
Semicircular roomy sofa for a spacious living room
Frame
The main parameter of the sofa frame is strength, the base must withstand the load indicated by the manufacturer. Traditionally, sofas frames are made from pine, alder, birch or spruce.
Between the bars, plywood or moisture -resistant chipboard are mounted. The plywood is more durable, especially the multi-layer option, while the wood-brown plate will last less.
Metal frames are justified if the welded seams in them are made qualitatively, otherwise the life of such sofas is very small.
An example of a sofa with a wooden frame
Filler
The most hardy sofas are with spring blocks, they withstand a thorough load even with daily use for sleep.
Polyuertan foam, latex, synthetic winterizer, holofiber and other unright options are convenient for sitting and for sleeping, but the durability of such fillers depends on the rigidity of the material, manufacturing quality and other factors.
It is easy to check the frameless fillers of the sofa – just sit on it and stand up, the seat should take the original shape.
Round -shaped folding folding sofa
Varieties of upholstery
The main criterion for upholstery is practicality and strength. Sometimes very pretty materials are extremely difficult to care for and if there are small children or animals in the house, it is important to think about whether it will really be maintained by the upright of the sofa in proper form.
Today, three types of materials are used for upholstery of upholstered furniture: skin, fabric and eco -leather.
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Flock, similar to velvet, pile is applied to the base with an electrostatic method, composed in care
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jacquard, high density fabrics, excellent operational qualities convenient to care
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velor, cotton or woolen, soft and pleasant to the touch, is cleaned with wet fabric, brush or vacuum cleaner
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tapestry, practical and wear -resistant material, pleasant to the touch and easy to care
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Shenylla, durable, holding a given shape.
See also: How to choose a sofa upholstery: Advantages and disadvantages of popular materials
For upholstery of upholstered furniture, fabrics with high operational characteristics are used that can last at least 10 years.
Direct sofa with Shenill upholstery
The sofa made of genuine leather is durable and presentable, but its price is not a pocket, in addition, it is complicated in cleaning.
Artificial leather as the upholstery of the sofa is not inferior to natural material for operational qualities, but cheaper in price. It is easier to care for eco -leather – it is enough to wipe with a soap solution and rinse with water.
Leather upholstered furniture in loft geostina
We select a successful color
The color of upholstered furniture determines the chosen interior style, it can be in the tone of the main palette of the living room or contrast with it, creating the necessary color accent.
Positive sofa for guests and recreation
Universal colors for the upholstery of the sofa are all shades of brown and gray.
Important: the color of the upholstery of the sofa should not merge with the color of the wallpaper.
Modern models are inhabited by blue or purple color materials, which has a beneficial effect on the human psyche. Juicy troops immediately attract attention and are used to create color accents in a monochrome or neutral interior of the living room.
The mustard color of the sofa revives the white interior
Transformation mechanisms
The living room sofa can be used as a guest or for daily sleep, which determines the choice of a transformation mechanism, consider the most popular of them:
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“Book” is a well -known layout mechanism since Soviet times, saves a place in the room, equipped with a linen box in the lower part
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“Eurobrnizhka” – a simple version of transformation, forms a convenient place for sleeping in an unfolded form, is often supplied with a storage system
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Click-knack-improved “Eurobnizhka”, allows you to fix the back in an intermediate position for relaxation
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The pantograph is the same “eurobook”, but when laying out, the front part is recalculated and the flooring does not scratch the floor
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accordion – quickly transforms into a spacious sleeping place
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Dolphin – during the transformation, the lower part of the sofa is advanced, often used in corner models
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The French and American cot is not suitable for daily transformation, but the perfect guest option.
We advise you to read: Mechanisms of the transformation of the sofa: features, advantages and disadvantages
Transformation mechanism – “dolphin”
Eurobnizhka – a top version of the transformation of the sofa
Transformation mechanisms
Mr.-shaped or P-shaped sofas in the living room look organically and, if necessary, transform into a spacious sleeping place. When choosing a corner sofa, it is necessary to take into account the dimensions of the room and the most upholstered furniture – in a folded and laid out condition.
When choosing a transformation mechanism, it is taken into account the place where the spare part will be advanced: forward, to the side or 20 cm from the wall in the case of the “book” mechanism.
If it is supposed to have an intense load on the sofa, choose models with a strong wooden frame, and reliable mechanisms for daily sleep.
Sofa – like a bright accent in the living room
White corner sofa in a modern living room
When choosing a sofa in the living room, focus on your own tastes, comfort and preferences, but do not forget to take into account the requirements of ergonomics and the main criteria prompted by designers.
The sofa group in the delicate interior of the living room “Provence”
Neutral gray upholstery of the sofa refreshes bright textiles
