Now, unfortunately, we have to expect a rise in prices for all goods, including furniture. And if we talk about import options, then the situation has become even more complicated. Meanwhile, there are many proven domestic manufacturers that offer decent quality products. Today we will try to rank the best sofa manufacturers in 2022 and choose the most affordable models in terms of price and quality.
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- 1 What is important to know when choosing a sofa?
- 2 Sofa shape: how to choose?
- 3 What you need to know about the sofa mechanism
- 4 Filler, frame and upholstery: what matters?
- 5 The best sofa manufacturers: ratings
- 5.1 Russian furniture manufacturers
- 5.2 Foreign companies with decent quality at reasonable prices
- 6 A few life hacks for choosing a sofa
What is important to know when choosing a sofa?
Before you go shopping, you should first decide on some parameters. After all, as usually happens, you go into the trading floor - your eyes run wide. And the friendly manager strongly recommends something, and as a result, after unpacking the goods at home, you cannot understand: why did I buy this? This is exactly what happens if you do not think over the purchase in advance. So the first step should be clear planning.
First you need to decide what type of sofa you need. Should it be laid out daily? Do you need drawers or a built-in cabinet? What should be the sofa: corner, straight or composite?
The second point is to determine for yourself the cost of a future purchase. And here, too, you can miss: in a fit of consciousness clouded by the sweet speeches of sellers, you can get into a loan you do not need. That is, you determine the maximum amount for yourself, proceed only from this parameter and set up the manager in such a way that he will show you models in this price category. This makes the task very easy.
Finally, when you are already directly on the trading floor, you must definitely “try on” the sofa. That is, literally sit and lie on it. Feel free to ask your consultant about it. You can understand from the first minute that the sofa does not suit you: too deep seating, low or high, hard base.
It does not hurt to know in advance how many and what accessories are offered for this model. Literally, how many sofa cushions? It happens that in the showroom there is one quantity, and when you unpack at home you will find half as much. Is there an extra mattress, maybe you can put wheels instead of legs or something else?
Lastly, pay close attention to the upholstery. The fabric should be durable, of high quality and easy to clean. The ideal option is removable covers that can be washed periodically.
Sofa shape: how to choose?
There are tons of sofa options out there, and you might even discover something new, so it's a good idea to check them all out.
A straight sofa is a classic form that can have a variety except in color or some upholstery features.
The corner sofa is a comfortable model for the whole family. Such sofas usually have a folding mechanism and a box for linen.
An interesting option is an island sofa. These models, of course, are not from the category of budget ones. In addition, they require a fairly large area. The island sofa is not located against the wall, but in the center of the room, and the approach to it must be provided from all sides. Accordingly, the view from all sides should be presentable.
A modular sofa is interesting in terms of combining parts. Each module is designed so that it can be used as separate furniture.
What you need to know about the sofa mechanism
The mechanisms of folding sofas are a topic for special discussion. There are several options for folding sofas, each of which has its own characteristics and criteria:
- Accordion - a very popular model, consisting of 3 parts. The extreme part is the seat, the other two are the folding backrest. To transform the sofa into a bed, just pull the seat forward. Usually these sofas are made with a wooden frame base and metal hinges for fixing.
The model, in general, is solid, unless you jump on it with a run - Dolphin or microlift - such a mechanism is most often found in corner models of sofas. For transformation, you need to extend and raise the platform under the seat.
The lifting mechanism is the weak point of this model, you need to be careful with it. - Do you - these are sofas that are usually bought for children "for growth".
Usually these are sofas, small in size, on which the child fits comfortably, and if he grows up, the length the seat will not be enough for sleeping, the armrests of the model recline, turning into an additional platform, extension model - Eurobook - the most familiar version of a folding sofa, in which for transformation you need to lift and pull the seat towards you. This manipulation starts the mechanism that lays the back in a horizontal position.
These sofas usually have a flat linen drawer at the bottom, in which you can hide a pillow and a blanket. This plays a big role in small apartments, where any storage space is worth its weight in gold.
There are other transformation options, including those that provide for different positions: recumbent, semi-sitting and sitting. There are even advanced designs that, when transformed, turn into something else - for example, into a bunk bed or a desk. But these are far from budget models, and it is not at all easy to find them in our outlets.
Filler, frame and upholstery: what matters?
There are two important factors for choosing sofas. Look first at what filler the manufacturer used. Spring blocks initially keep their shape perfectly and provide an elastic surface that is comfortable for sitting. But very little time will pass - and the springs will begin to creak, push through, and replacing them, if not impossible, then at least not at all cheap.
Filler stuffing is a more practical choice. For filling, silicone fiber, latex, coco slabs, felt and polyurethane foam are used. Sofas with filler are characterized by maximum comfort, but they lose their shape over time. The filler can be updated, added during subsidence.
The choice of frame will also be important. There are three commonly encountered options: metal, wood, and a combination of wood and chipboard. The most durable can be safely called a metal frame. In addition, sofas with such a base, as a rule, do not creak. Even when the screw connections are loosened, it is easy to tighten them with an ordinary wrench. But these models are quite expensive. With wooden frames, sofas are cheaper and even lighter in weight. But over time, the tree shrinks, begins to creak and even crack.
A combination of chipboard and wood is also a good option. It is cheaper than the previous two and, of course, less durable. But if you do not expect heavy loads, then paint the frame in order to protect it from the natural humidity in the room - and use it to your health.
Upholstery upholstery is different - this will tell you not only the sales manager, but also any layman. The upholstery, without a doubt, needs to be selected for the interior, but its durability and ease of cleaning should be taken into account.
Tapestry and jacquard upholstery looks very noble and expensive. These are dense materials with a good deep weave and intricate pattern.
The cheapest sofas will be upholstered in cotton fabric. In the new condition, they look good, but quickly lose their gloss with use.
It makes sense to pay attention to the chenille upholstery. Typically, these models are more expensive, but the coating is highly durable and easy to clean.
The best sofa manufacturers: ratings
The furniture market is represented by many manufacturers. And now, under the conditions of sanctions, the most profitable offers, of course, are from domestic campaigns. Among them are brands that have received well-deserved recognition due to the excellent quality of their products and excellent customer reviews.
Russian furniture manufacturers
One of the largest companies producing upholstered furniture in Russia is Borovichi-Mebel. The production is located in the Novgorod region and uses natural Russian wood for the manufacture of frames. The designers of the company have a wide choice of upholstery material for every taste. Borovichi-Mebel produces different models with corner and direct arrangement and various options.
Another popular and reliable manufacturer is the Divaniya factory. This brand specializes in multifunctional furniture. Sofas from "Divaniya" have earned numerous positive reviews for exceptionally comfortable beds. For upholstery and design, the brand uses only high-quality materials. It should be noted that the designs of this manufacturer can easily withstand even the owners of a very large "format".
There is another brand in the top, which has been confidently leading the Russian market for a decade and a half. This is Katyusha, whose products have outstanding durability and excellent design. The manufacturer specializes in environmentally friendly materials, uses natural fabrics and leather as upholstery.
It is impossible to ignore another domestic manufacturer - "Laguna". This company specializes in particularly comfortable leisure models. For this purpose, the latest technologies and materials are used. All models are provided with orthopedic mattresses made of coconut fiber and have complex transformation mechanisms that are easily controlled with one movement.
And one of the largest furniture factories, Shatura, closes the top five of the best domestic manufacturers. She became a leader thanks to close cooperation with Italian companies that supply the brand with fittings and upholstery.
Foreign companies with decent quality at reasonable prices
European quality is always expensive, but buyers choose it for reliability and modern design.
Without a doubt, the design of any model from the world's largest brand Angstrem, whose experience is estimated at three decades, can be called stylish. The furniture of this manufacturer can be called universal and suitable for any interior. All sofas come with a 10-year quality guarantee.
IKEA has its showrooms all over the world, offering quality furniture made from natural materials with a simple and versatile design. Customers are satisfied with the folding sleepers with high build quality. The range of upholstered furniture from the manufacturer is large, for every taste.
One of the largest furniture companies in Europe, Moon, strictly follows international quality standards. The brand has high-class designers in the state, they offer models that can be safely called works of art.
Anderssen completes the list of the highest quality and at the same time affordable manufacturers. She makes upholstered furniture on a metal and even stone frame. All sofas of this brand have an orthopedic filler, which guarantees maximum comfort to the owner.
A few life hacks for choosing a sofa
Remember that haste in choosing is always a bad adviser. First, decide where your upholstered furniture will be located in the room. It would not hurt to put a place on the floor plan and immediately calculate whether this piece of furniture will interfere with free movement and whether it can be laid out for sleeping.
If you plan to use the sofa for a night's rest, immediately think about the load on the bed. It is one thing when a child sleeps on a folding sofa, and quite another is a married couple. Based on the load, a transformation mechanism is selected. Pay attention to metal parts: you should not choose models in which the metal is thinner than 3 mm. With a relatively small load, such parts can bend, and the mechanism itself can jam.
As already mentioned, when buying, you should “try on” a sofa: lie down and sit on it. If upholstered furniture creaks at the same time, then its details are no longer in shape, you should not take it.
When inspecting a future purchase for a living room, pay attention to the quality of the seams on the upholstery. No defects are allowed, because the increased load will cause all defective seams to disperse.
A responsible manufacturer can be identified by the high-quality upholstery of the back of the model. Even if it is not intended for island placement, but it is made extremely carefully, this is already a big plus.
Almost all sofas have a limit on the weight of users - up to 200 kg, keep this in mind. If the total weight of the sleepers is more than this figure, choose sofas with independent springs. Foam fillers are very short-lived. And if you really choose a filler, then of all the most worthy quality is latex. But do not take models with thin mattresses, and if you only like this design, additionally purchase a removable mattress for a comfortable sleep.
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