Children's ottoman: photos of the best models

Purchase of children's furniture, such as sofas or bedIt turns out to be quite tricky, because you need to consider a lot of nuances. Sleeping place for a child should match his height, age, anatomy and preferences. Most parents prefer the couch because they take up less space than bedAnd, if necessary, can quickly and easily be transformed into a full-fledged place to sleep. HouseChief.ru edition of the review, you will learn what are the criteria selected children's couch, and photos of popular models will be a good helper.

Requirements for children the sofa

TO children's furniture to satisfy more stringent requirements than for an adult. Consider what criteria must comply with sofas for children. So this:

1. Environmentally friendly. Safest furniture made of natural wood: beech and oak. However, it differs high value. A cheaper option - pine. Covering should be made from natural tissues.
2. Security. It is recommended to choose the pattern of protruding elements without glass, sharp corners and metal fittings.
3. Age-matching.
4. Strength.
5. Compliance with the anatomy of the child.
6. The harmonious combination with Child's room.

Sizes of sofas in the nursery

Choosing a sofa bed in the children's need to take into account the age and growth of the child, as it affects the size of the model chosen. You also need to take into account space dimensionsBecause if the room is small, it is necessary to give preference to compact sofa. The length of the bed is defined as follows: to the growth of the child is necessary to add 500 mm. Minimum size of child settee of 600 × 1850 mm. Optimal size bed for a child - 900 × 1950.

The design of the framework and materials for its manufacture

Manufacturers of children's furniture offer a lot of variety of models and designs of sofas. Ideally, if the base of the sofa is made of beech or oak, since this material is different environmental friendliness and durability, and of high cost. Cheaper option - scaffolds pine or compressed plywood. It's quite amazing material - is the foundation of Particleboard. If you choose the latter option, you need to ask the seller a certificate of environmental safety. Another type of structure - a frame made of metal. When buying you should check that the wood has no cracks and large knots, chipboard - free from swelling and place of the welded joint metal profiles were free of defects.

By design, children's sofas are:

• angle;
• withdrawable;
• folding;
• transformers.

What material and color to choose for children the sofa

The upholstery of the soft parts of the sofa should ideally be made of natural and durable materials, as this furniture for a child with a more immature body, and that an active lifestyle. skin leatherette and easy to clean, they do not accumulate dust, but they are heavily restored in case of damage.

Most practical upholstered sofa for children considered to be a tapestry and chenille. These materials are highly durable and easy to clean. In the event of damage to the fabric is easy to restore or replace. This option is more accessible in financial terms, than natural leather.

The worst option for the upholstery of sofas children is phlox and velor. This is due to the fact that these materials are susceptible to scuffs. But children are very active and hundreds of times a day jump on the couch, or just playing on it.

Designers recommend to choose the upholstery color depending on the nature and psycho child. For example, for very active the child is better to choose sofa light green tones that are reassuringly. Yellow and orange color helps create a good mood and enhance brain function, and red can be used only as an accent, because it contributes to the abundance of depression. Blue and blue shades operate on children in different ways. These colors contribute to the development of creativity.

Fillers for children's sofas

Comfortable sleep, and the formation of children's spine depends on the filler used in the manufacture of bed for a child. Therefore, to create the soft parts of the sofa manufacturers use the following materials:

• dyurafil - durable and hard filler, which is well suited for the growing and emerging children's spine;
• hollofayber - rugged, durable, and gippoallergenny hygroscopic filler, suitable even for small children;
• polyurethane foam - an inexpensive filler having an average level of stiffness, practicality, durability and hypoallergenic. The disadvantage is that with such a soft spot filler is practically impossible to properly dry, and therefore it is not the best option for young children;
• latex - expensive, but nevertheless, durable, moisture resistant, and durable hygroscopic excipient;
• foam rubber - filler, which should not be used for children's sofas, because of the possibility of toxicity, rapid loss of elasticity and original shape;
• springs - Not recommended for children under 7 years.

Sofa bed in the nursery: the mechanisms of transformation

On ease of use, design, size and price of the children's sofa used affect the transformation mechanisms. If earlier it was only 2-3 variants folding sofa, now manufacturers offer a wide range of models, varying degrees of comfort unfolding. Consider the main types of mechanisms of transformation.

Folding sofas children

By the folding mechanism of transformation of sofas include:

• "book" - the most popular and inexpensive option, as the sofa can be used as a folded and disassembled. It can easily be expanded teenager, but baby it is not able to do. In addition, in the assembled state, it is loosely fitted to the wall, so badly used space;

• "Evroknizhka" similar to the previous embodiment, but with a light collecting structure, and has a box clothesline;

• "Click-klyak" - practical transformation of the system, allowing the back to hold three positions: vertical, horizontal and polugorizontalnoe. Just as in the "book", required space between the back and the wall, which requires a free extra bed;

• "dolphin" - a good choice for children's rooms, because the sofas with a mechanism of transformation are small in size, easy to operate. With the seats up to handle even a small child. transformation mechanism is used mainly in the corner sofa models.

Withdrawable or retractable ottoman children

Withdrawable system of child couch transformation, perhaps the most ergonomic and comfortable. In order to make a complete bed only need to pull the seat and backrest automatically lowered or decompose itself. Such systems include, "accordion", "tick-tack" telescoping "saber" and an ottoman.

Other types of mechanisms of transformation

We have listed only the basic system of transformation of children's sofas, which are easily decomposed baby and affordable. However, it is worth mentioning other types of mechanisms:

• transformer - a system that allows you to transform an ordinary sofa in bunk bed;

• cot - the system with the help of, that create jobs in three sections. The mattresses are thin and do not have the orthopedic effect, therefore, are not recommended for children. There are several versions of this system - the American, French and Italian clamshell.

Sofas for children of different ages

Models sofas children should be chosen depending on the age of the child. Bed for teenager It is not suitable child who is 3 years old. Yes, your child will be on such a spacious couch, but it's not by design safety rimAnd therefore toddler may just fall in his sleep on the floor. Consider the most appropriate models of beds for children in accordance with their age characteristics.

Small children's sofas for preschoolers

By choosing a sofa for preschool child must be approached very seriously. Furniture should be made only from natural materials and do not have sharp edges on which the child may be injured, and equipped with special safety bumpers. It is recommended to select models of sofas with drawers for storing clothes and toys. This will allow the child to get used to order from an early age.

Since preschoolers - virtually inexhaustible and almost uncontrollable energy source, it is necessary that the sofa was very durable. It is recommended to choose a model with a mechanism of transformation, so that the child could manage it without help. Soft spot must be from orthopedic effect and manufactured from environmentally friendly and anti-allergenic materials.

Manufacturers offer a wide range of sofas for preschoolers, made in the form of cars, ships, etc. These models are very interesting for young children as boysAnd girls.

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Recommendation! For a child under school age is better to buy a sofa "for growth." Children grow up very quickly, and to buy new bed every year is quite expensive.

Mini sofas for children of primary school age

For primary school children fit corner and direct mini-sofas with asymmetrical shapes. Such models would enable them to feel more adult. A child at this age can participate in the selection of a berth for themselves.

The soft part of the couch should be strong or medium hardness. This is useful for the proper formation of the spine. If the bed is too hard, it is possible to purchase a slim and soft mattress.

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Sofa in a children's room for a teenager

Teenagers are very sensitive to their environment rooms and try to redo everything for themselves. For this reason, when choosing couch should consult with its future owner. Dimensions of bed for a teenager almost the same as for an adult. teenage couch transformation system can be almost any, as a child strong enough to cope with them.

Teenage sofa must meet the following criteria:

• the original design;
• ergonomics and functionality;
• practicality and ease of use;
• orthopedic bed;
• environmental safety materials for the frame and upholstery.

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Original models of sofas in the interior of children's rooms

We have already mentioned that the sofa for a child you need to choose the material, design, and mechanism of transformation, size and age of the small owner. However, there is an important criterion - the gender of children. Consider what needs sofas boysAnd which - girls.

Sofas in the nursery for girls

Sofa for the girls, regardless of age, should be comfortable, have an attractive design and coloring. Traditionally chosen warm bright colors, but do not avoid bright saturated colors. Little girls are very fond of fairy-tale theme, so manufacturers offer a large selection of designs in the form of coaches, fantasy characters, flowers, small animals, etc.

Teenage girls prefer sofas simpler forms and executed in soft light colors. Welcomed a large number of decorative pillows and rollers. One must have drawers for storage of various items.

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Bed for the boy in the children's room

Structurally a sofa for baby boy's room is practically no different from that which is purchased for girls. The main differences can be observed in the design and color of the bed. Boys prefer the following colors for the sofa:

• green;
• red;
• Orange;
• blue;
• blue;
• the black.

For boys under 12 years old can buy a sofa in the form of cars, ship or aircraft. Also, it may be the image of cartoon characters, animals, football and symbolism, "cool" car logos. Teenager can buy almost any design, but with a more serious design. The mechanism of transformation chosen almost any, as the boys more strength and they are curious to learn a variety of devices and appliances.

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Criteria for selection of children's couch: expert advice

Once again, but to children's acquisition of the sofa should be approached responsibly, because this purchase is for one year. The correct choice of sleeping place for a child depends on the comfort of his sleep, relaxation and health. Experts edition of the online magazine HouseChief.ru offer a few basic criteria that need to pay attention to when buying a sofa for your children:

1. It is desirable that the child had a kind of "test-drive" design: lay, I sat, and even jumped a little to convinced of comfort and convenience couch (most sellers in furniture stores, as a rule, do not object to such check).
2. Rigidity. The soft part should be moderately hard, what is good for the spine.
3. Availability of linen drawers.
4. The shape and dimensions of the sofa (dictated by the dimensions of the room).
5. The mechanism of transformation. It is desirable that the child he was able to lay out or collect a sofa.
6. Naturalness and ecological safety of the materials used.
7. Unpleasant smell of paint and glue. The quality of the product should not be.
8. The absence of sharp edges.
9. The presence of security skirting models for the youngest children.
10. Dimensions of the design must meet the child's weight and size.

Review of prices on popular models of children's sofas

Model and manufacturer	Features	The average cost model rubles. (As of September 2018)
	Material: solid birch Type: couch with cushion Size bed, 810 mm ×.: 1850 Overall dimensions, mm.: 1400 × 760 × 830 linen drawers	8 700
	Sleeper mm: 700 × 1600 Common dimensions.: 1670 mm × 950 × 820 Linen drawers, mattress Transformation System: dolphin	10 950
	The mechanism of transformation: the withdrawable Underwear drawer, fabric upholstery, a pillow and mattress	14 700
	Sleeper mm.: 2090 × 1100 The mechanism of transformation: the withdrawable upholstery fabric	11 740
	Material: pine wood, plywood The mechanism of transformation: evroknizhka Sleeper mm.: 2000 × 700 overall dimensions, mm.: 1500 × 450 × 750 underwear drawer	15 600

children's sofa cost largely depends on the manufacturer, the material used, the region and the transformation mechanism. Most often, the last fall to the lion's share of the price of the product.

By the way, for a small child can make a sofa from a cot, making only a few changes. It is only necessary to add a soft block, instead of the back, to make plywood lingerie drawer on rollers, and your child will be a new bed.

A few words in conclusion

The sofa in the children's room has a dominant value, because it provides normal conditions for rest and sleep. Manufacturers offer a lot of variety of models for every age and taste. Hopefully, a review version of the online magazine HouseChief.ru will be useful to you when you decide to buy a sofa for your child. We look forward to your feedback, comments and suggestions, which you can leave in the comments.