Design of sofas and many other nuances

Modern pace of life requires in all functionality and compactness. This requirement is also applicable if you want to design a sofa. The times when they were sitting only on a chair or a couch, and only slept on the bed, passed. Modern sofas should perform all these functions, at the same time, combine strength, convenience and fit into the style of interior design you created.

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How to choose the right sofa?

Despite the large assortment of this piece of furniture, choose it - the process is rather complicated. For the fact that the model you purchased was not only stylish, but functional and strong, you should follow several recommendations:

• The first thing you should pay attention to is the frame. Most often it is made of wood. Such frames are very durable and durable. In the production of upholstered furniture, frames from particleboard are allowed. Boxes for laundry must be plywood.

Important! The wood used in making the frame must be well dried, otherwise - the sofa will creak.

• The next thing you should pay attention to is filling. It is best to choose the most common foam rubber. It is a hypoallergenic material that does not collect dust, and most importantly - cheap. Unfortunately, this filling is short-lived. After a while, he begins to crumble and lose shape. Latex netting does not wear out so quickly.

Important! To ensure that your sofa is durable, you should choose models with metal springs, which are fixed in vertical cells. They prevent the displacement and rapid wear of the sofa filling.

• It is very important to take into account the mechanism of this piece of furniture. Modern sofas are divided into three main types of mechanisms:
  1. Clamshell. In this version, the bed is folded in half or three times and is under the seat. Such a mechanism is provided with additional legs that strengthen the structure. The main disadvantage of this type of mechanism is the complexity of their decomposition.
  2. Book. One of the simplest designs. Its essence lies in the reclining of the back. Unfortunately, a sofa with such a mechanism is not suitable for sleeping, as with its frequent use, the mechanism very quickly fails, and the unfolding occurs spontaneously.
  3. Widget. Its essence is that an additional plane, designed to form a berth, is pulled out from under the seat. The difference in levels is compensated by the availability of additional pillows. This is a very convenient kind of mechanism. The only downside is that the rollers can scratch the surface of the floor.
• Colors and upholstery material are the final stages in the design of a modern sofa.

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Choosing a quality upholstery material

Upholstery is one of the most important criteria when choosing a sofa design. In addition, that it must fit into the overall interior of the room, it must also be wear-resistant, appropriate to the operating conditions.

Important! If you choose a sofa for a bedroom, the upholstery should be made entirely of natural fabrics. For use in office premises, synthetic fibers are also suitable.

Upholstery material should be chosen, adhering to the following criteria:

• presentability of appearance;
• strength;
• performance properties.

Important! The strength of the upholstery fabric is of great importance. The stronger the fabric, the better the quality, and less wear. Therefore, when choosing a sofa upholstery, always pay attention to its category:

• 0 - light and non-durable fabric( cotton, thermo-jacquard, light-weight shenille);
• 1 - more dense fabric( corduroy, chenille, flock);
• 2 - fabrics are similar in appearance to the first category, but their density is much higher( chenille, jacquard);
• 3 - more dense and "complex" texture( tapestry, suede);
• 4 - very dense and heavy fabrics( chenille, tapestry,);
• 5 - very dense fabric with natural fibers;
• 6 - this category includes dense artificial leather;
• 7 - budget variant of genuine leather;
• 8- expensive genuine leather, which has a good workmanship.

The most popular for upholstery sofas are such types of fabrics:

• Cotton. It is a natural and non-toxic material. It is recommended to use for upholstery of children's furniture because of its ecological compatibility and harmlessness. This type of fabric is good air permeability. The only downside is the fragility of this upholstery.

Important! If the budget does not allow you to purchase new furniture, and the cotton upholstery of the sofa is already worn out, you can give it to the restoration.

• Jacquard. This type of fabric has found its popularity due to its strength and elegance. The wear resistance of jacquard is explained by the interlacing of threads and their appearance.

Important! Jacquard fabrics do not burn out in the sun.

• Tapestry. In its essence it resembles a jacquard fabric, only using more threads. If the jacquard has about 10, then in the tapestry - more than 100. Tapestry, despite its strength, is presented in a variety of colors and with the presence of different patterns and drawings.
• Flock. This kind of fabric conquers not only its beauty, but also functionality. This fabric is environmentally friendly, has high strength and fire safety. In appearance, the flock resembles velvet. This tissue is hypoallergenic and very easy to clean.

Important! Due to the impurities of synthetic materials that accumulate static electricity, the fabric may crack slightly.

• Chenille. Very common upholstery fabric. Due to the combination of natural and synthetic fibers in it, it has high strength. Chenille is very pleasant to the touch and is represented by a rich assortment of different shades.
• Corduroy. This fabric has soft overflows and a hem texture. The density of the coating depends on the method of manufacture. Velvet with high density has two warp threads.
• Microfiber. It is a very soft and pleasant to the touch fabric. It is made using modern technologies so that imitation suede is very realistic. This kind of fabric is very practical and safe.
• Genuine leather is the most expensive material. Sofas with leather upholstery are very valuable and expensive pieces of furniture. This upholstery is made from the skin of cattle. Natural leather is breathable and very durable.
• Leatherette. This material is produced due to modern technologies. It is absolutely similar to the natural "congeners".Leatherette is safe for health and has high strength.
• Eco-leather. Synthetic material, which by external parameters is very similar to the skin. Even despite its synthetics, the eko-skin "breathes".It is very resistant to abrasion and rupture, strong, not afraid of low temperatures.

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Choose the color

The modern design of the sofas has a huge assortment of using the most incredible colors and shades for exterior design. When choosing the color of your furniture, you should consider the overall style of interior design and area of ​​the room. Also it is worth remembering that the purchase will serve you more than one year. Therefore, the most important criterion for choosing colors is your taste preferences.

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Choose a sofa with style:

1. Blue and red colors are most appropriate for office and living room decoration. The furniture of such tones is inherent in such style trends as Baroque and Classics.
2. Gray, white and black furniture is used for interior decoration in the style of Minimalism and Gothic.
3. Gold, all shades of blue and brown are used in the styles of Baroque, Classics, Empire, Renaissance, Rococo.
4. For Country, it is most appropriate to use natural colors, such as brown, white, green, beige, muted yellow and pink.
5. To the stylistic direction of Art Deco, couches are most suitable, decorated in yellow, black, blue, beige and red tones.
6. For the Hi-tech style, acidic shades will look good.

Important! For a room with a small area, it is best to use neutral tones. From dark colors and large drawings should be discarded.

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General rules on how to choose the right sofa:

1. Consider the external merits. If the sofa is durable and of good quality, you will not be discouraged in its testing: you can sit or lie down on it.
2. If the sofa has a comfortable head support, a large angle between the backrest and the seat with a small slope, then you will be comfortable on it.
3. Check if the machine is jamming. For this it is necessary to fold and fold the sofa several times.
4. Pay attention to the back side. It must necessarily be covered with a cloth. Thanks to this, you can install it not only near the wall. If the fabric is not strong and of poor quality, then such a sofa should not be bought.

Important! Very often in furniture stores you can order an additional service strip on the back of the sofa pockets. It is very convenient for folding different trifles, newspapers and magazines.

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Modern designs of the ordinary sofa

To date, the design of the sofas is divided into two categories: modern and classic. They have different shapes, upholstery materials and colors.

Classic models:

• "Chesterfield".It has deep historical roots, as it was invented about 240 years ago. Currently, it is purchased to emphasize luxury and prosperity in the interior. Key features: has a rhombus stitch for a uniform distribution of filler, armrests and back are made in the form of a swirling scroll, massive and low legs.

Important! Its name came from the English Count Chesterfield, who himself designed the design and ordered its production.

• "Duchess".Classic version of the representatives of upholstered furniture. This model has a high headboard and a low seat. Over time, it was modernized and turned into two armchairs with a banquet between them. Key features: light weight, small space in the room, large and curved legs.
• "Goat".These sofas have come to us since the 18th century. Previously, they were used for daytime rest or conversation. To date, this model has evolved and turned into a convenient addition of corner sofas. Key features: truncated back, curved armrests, wide seat, small length( an adult can not lie down to full height).
• Sofas with scrolls. They have a very ancient history. The exact date of occurrence could not be established. It is assumed that such pieces of furniture belong to the village style. Despite the lack of "nobility" in it, this model fits perfectly into the modern interior. Key features: simple shape, comfort and softness, low massive legs, soft armrests in the form of twisted scrolls.

Modern models:

• "Book".The most popular model that came to us from the Soviet Union. This sofa is very versatile, as it can easily be transformed into a sleeping place. Key features: the presence of a sliding mechanism, takes up little space in the folded form, under the seat of the presence of a linen drawer, the lack of armrests.
• "Mixotual".It is in great demand, since it takes up little space and has a very convenient design. The main features: it is equipped with orthopedic armor, the design allows unfolding along the wall, the mattress has a removable cover.
• "Accordion".Its name was received from the folding mechanism, as it very much resembles an accordion. Such couches are most advantageous to buy in small apartments. Main characteristics: the sleeping place consists of identical parts, the possible presence of a linen drawer, the style of armrests design is not tied to the design.
• "The Dolphin".The most popular models. This demand is based on the simplicity of the unfolding mechanism: for this, you simply need to push the unit that is located above the main seat. The main features: the bottom block is equipped with a special handle, the presence of a linen drawer, the sleeper has a high landing.

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The most unusual and interesting designs of sofas:

1. Egg sofa. Soft sofa with 3D image of egg trays.
2. Diamond. This design is designed to express the aesthetic values ​​of its owner. Designers tried to create an object that lost its functions and acquired a different meaning. It is designed to inspire with its luxury and be a bright accent of the room.
3. Wooden sofa. It is made of strips of wood, which are split, bent, and then assembled into one. The process of making such a sofa is a complex technology, so it equates to the object of art.
4. Steel. It was created by Ron Arad. It is divided horizontally, and the truncated cone serves as a seat and back. Although this sofa is oversized, it is very light, since it is made of steel sheet, chrome plated with nickel.
5. Canvas. The essence of this model is that its upholstery is completely white. And the color and patterns are created by the consumer himself.
6. Cloud. The most interesting and high-tech model. This sofa looks like a cloud hovering above the ground. Its essence lies in the magnetic base and the presence of the same magnets in the sofa itself. The only drawback of this design is that the magnets attract metal objects that are located in the radius of their action.

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We choose functionality: corner sofa

Corner sofas fit into the characteristics of minimalism and functionality, because thanks to modern design, the sofa is not just a piece of furniture, but also a bright accent in the design of the room.

Angled models have a number of advantages, thanks to which they have gained their popularity:

• Space saving. This is very important if the room has a small area.
• Easy to transform into a sleeper.
• It is possible to model and create additional designs.
• Versatility in accordance with different styles of interior design.

If you decide to purchase a corner sofa, you need to consider its design and fullness:

• . If the model provides for the conversion to a sleeping place, it must have a frame, fastening and supporting elements, the mechanism of transformation itself.
• Pay attention to the static. They can be very light, but they can have simply unbearable weight.
• Type of construction. They can be monolithic, modular and transformer. Pay attention to this, since the rate of unfolding depends on this parameter.

Important! The presence of drawers, armrests and folding tables - this is an additional financial investment. When building a bundle, always take this moment into account.

• Try to make the mattress orthopedic and have a hypoallergenic filler.

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Choosing a sofa in the living room

The living room provides for the whole family to stay in it. Therefore, the purchase of the sofa should carry not only decorative properties, but have high strength and have a good capacity:

• If the area of ​​the room is large, you can buy large modular designs of different colors. If the room is small, the universal option - corner sofas.

Important! If the area of ​​the room is generally miniature, you should find models with an asymmetrical backrest and false armrests.

• Try to choose transformers. This is very convenient when you need to place guests somewhere.
• Pay attention to the quality of the structure mechanism.
• For easy cleaning and matching with fashion, purchase the models on the legs.
• Choose the upholstery for a high strength sofa. The microfiber is best for the living room.

Important! When choosing a color palette, you should adhere to only two rules:

• to the calm tone of the walls choose bright colors, and vice versa;
• exclude that color palette that causes tension in you.

Install correctly and tastefully

Correctly arranged furniture in the living room - this is a sign of good taste and the ability to divide the space of the room competently:

1. Back to the window. This method is suitable for rooms with a small area. Back to the bay window. Suitable for large rooms. This move involves solving the problem of the entrance through the living room.
2. Back to the wall. The most popular method. In order to diversify it, you can create a bright accent in the interior due to the wallpaper selected in the style.
3. Back to the doorway. This option is categorically unacceptable for small rooms. But for a large area with the presence of wide doorways - the best option.
4. In the center of the room. This method of installation involves the separation of the room into functional areas. Most often it is installed "face" to a wall or a window. Suitable for large rooms.

The modern market of soft furniture is so great that sometimes even the most experienced consumers are lost in its brightness of colors. Therefore, it is obvious that many people make mistakes when purchasing such a piece of furniture as a sofa. To prevent this from happening, you should adhere to the above rules and recommendations. Thanks to them you can buy a sofa that will meet all your criteria and requests.