Upholstered furniture occupies an important place in the living room interior. Correctly selected the sofa to add a special comfort and coziness to any room.
Choosing a sofa it is primarily based on personal preference, but it is important to take into account the area you have available space
So do not buy the first sample you like. A sofa that will look great on the trading floor of the furniture center, can not always come naturally to the design of your room. In this article, we'll show you how to choose a sofa in the living room and no mistake.
Many sofas are very beautiful and comfortable, but are uncomfortable folding design, in some models, it is non-existent
Content
- 1 The size and shape
- 2 Design
- 3 frame
- 4 Filler and padding
- 5 Video: How to choose a sofa for the living room
- 6 Photo gallery sofas of various shapes, types and colors in the interior of the living room:
The size and shape
Sizes of sofas, depending on the type of
When selecting the size of the sofa for the living room need to build on the number of people who will have to fit on it. The most common models are designed for three people and have a length of about two meters. For a company of 5-6 people will approach a corner sofa.
Sizes of sofas depending on the number of seats
Corner sofas are an added bonus - they are easily converted into a large bed. An interesting option would be semicircular sofa. It allows you to accommodate the imposing front of the TV company.
Corner sofa has a very large size in relation to its form and is suitable only for a spacious room
When the size of the room is small, the new piece of furniture can impede access to the cabinets, or block doorways. In such cases it is better to think in advance placement by drawing plan of the room with the whole situation.
Plan lounge with corner sofa and separate armchair
Design
Types of sofas transformation type
If the sofa in the living room should be used as a bed, you should choose a model is decomposed. They have several varieties.
Mechanisms for sofa bed
The book - a classic, very popular. The backrest and seat is laid out in a single plane in one motion. The disadvantage of the system is the need to constantly push the sofa away from the wall.
Modern sofa-book filled with spring block
Evroknizhka - expanded as well, but has a 2-3 extra position backrest lock.
Direct sofa evroknizhka with unusual decorative pillows
American or French clamshell - the extra section tucked down. When folding provides a large and sturdy bed with a good mattress.
Suitable for everyday use sofa-type "American clamshell"
Withdrawable mechanism - gives a great sleeper, but it can be left on the floor or carpet from the track wheels.
Withdrawable mechanism that can be easily transformed into a full bed
Accordion - provides maximum bed space at its own minimum size. Unfortunately, in the unfolded state has to do without a headboard, and folded, this design is hard enough.
Folding sofa without armrests with accordion mechanism
Each design has its advantages and disadvantages, it is impossible to say that one is better than another. Someone needs a large area of the bed, for someone more important than the speed and ease of transformation. The main thing is to make sure as a mechanism used in a pleasing your sofa: is made of metal at least 3 mm thick, no scratches or dents, evenly colored.
frame
corner sofa frame made of chipboard
The durability of the sofa is largely determined by the material from which it is collected base. The most simple and cheap usually have a frame assembled from chipboard. Buy a sofa on the market or from an unreliable seller is not worth it - low-quality particleboard, not only shorten the life of your couch, but can produce harmful substances for years. But if the frame is made up of high quality material, this sofa should be considered as a good buy for a reasonable price. Most common wood frame: pine, birch, ash, beech, oak and other species. The most high-quality furniture has a frame made of oak beams, which are reinforced by metal elements. These sofas are the highest price category, but long life makes the purchase profitable.
Sofas with wooden frames differ strength
A few stand out sofas with a frame made of metal. Typically, such a framework has office furniture. chromed steel elements look good in rooms with an interior in the style of hi-tech and have serious safety margin. The disadvantages of metal skeletons carry their excess weight and high cost.
Dishwasher with comfortably seats and chrome metal frame
Filler and padding
The filler is one of the most important components of the sofa
For the seat cushions in the sofa or use foam or springs. Foam filler is cheaper, but it loses its original shape after a few years of operation.
Furniture foam or polyurethane foam - the main filler soft upholstered furniture
Spring mattresses are more expensive and must be based on a massive basis.
The spring block dependent springs Bonnel, made of steel
Upholster sofas variety of materials. For office upholstered furniture leather upholstery became standard. For the living room is well suited upholstery of the tapestry - semi-synthetic material with water-repellent.
Classic leather sofa with brown frame made of ash
Sofa upholstered in tapestry cloth
Specialists in interior design in one voice advised to choose upholstery in the living room a neutral color that will not attract attention.
Corner sofa beige with brown inserts
One of the most common variants of color solutions for modern living - many shades of gray
If you want to add brightness, it is best to do this with the help of removable capes and decorative pillows.
Bright accents on the furniture or decorations are needed to create a harmonious picture of the interior
Think carefully before choosing the desired model of the sofa before acquiring it, you can avoid potential frustration, and a new sofa in the living room will delight you and your guests for years to come.
Sofa set in the living room, well its functionality and capacity
Video: How to choose a sofa for the living room
Photo gallery sofas of various shapes, types and colors in the interior of the living room:
