How to choose a sofa?

The sofa is almost the most popular piece of furniture. He can stand in any room, and on how he looks, very much depends on the type of room. With its help, you can give the interior more elegance, austerity, or - on the contrary, emphasize the ease, elegance of the layout, expand the boundaries of the room and make it lighter, easier to perceive. But this truly universal object should not only be beautiful, but also comfortable, and durable. How to choose a sofa? This will be discussed in the article.

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Where will it stand?

The choice of sofas in furniture stores is quite large. From the variety of shapes and shades, it just dazzles in the eyes. But how do you know if good sofas are offered in the nearest furniture salon or is it better to go somewhere else?

First, think about which room you will put a new thing. The sofa can stand:

• in the living room;
• in the kitchen;
• in the nursery;
• in the large hallway;
• in the glazed loggia;
• on the balcony.

Important! Perhaps, only this bedroom can do without this object, and even then not always - many owners of small apartments prefer to put in this room not a bulky bed, but an elegant sofa-transformer. Not to mention the inhabitants of small apartments, for which the sofa - a place for sleeping, and for games with children, and for the reception of guests.

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What is a sofa for?

Decide on the functions of the item you are going to buy:

• Will you sleep on it?
• Is it necessary for the whole family to get together?

In the first case, it is better to choose a transformer, in the second - a sofa with a rigidly fixed back. For the office is also suitable second option - the transformer there somehow and to nothing.

Important! Before ordering a sofa, measure the roulette area where you intend to put it.

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What to look for?

Having understood the place and purpose, pay attention to the following parameters to choose a good sofa:

• size;
• framework;
• filler;
• upholstery;
• mechanism.

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Size

The standard sofas-transformers are only two sizes:

• double;
• triple.

Important! As for the sofas with a fixed back, then there may be options. For example, for the kitchen you can find a four-place and even a five-seater "corner."

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Frame

Asked how to choose the right sofa for the living room or the nursery, first of all pay attention to the frame. It can be:

• wooden,
• of wooden beams with particle board;
• with metal.

Products with frames from different materials differ:

• with different service life;
• in weight;
• strength;
• price.

In most cases, it is the tree that is used to assemble upholstered furniture, so we'll dwell on it in more detail.

Tree

The most popular type of frame is wooden. Thinking about how to choose a good sofa, pay special attention to this material. It is characterized by:

• strength;
• hygiene;
• longevity;
• beauty.

Wooden frames have been used to make furniture for a very long time, and so far manufacturers have not sought to abandon this material. A wooden frame is suitable for a room decorated in any style.

Important! There are several disadvantages:

• is relatively high price;
• with incorrect care the material loses its strength.

However, the disadvantages are not so significant. Some wood species do not cost more than wood chipboard, and the quality of the product is much higher.

As for the care, you should not allow the sofa to stand constantly in a damp room - then neither rot, nor a fungus on the frame will not appear.

Which breed should I prefer?

On sale you can find sofas with frameworks:

• from coniferous species;
• from hardwoods.

Important! The wood of coniferous trees is cheaper, but it is less durable. In addition, it releases resin, which can be harmful to a person with a sick heart.

Advantage of coniferous species is that the products from them are rather light. So a small sofa for a kitchen or a loggia can be on a pine frame.

For the production of stylish furniture, hardwood is used:

• birch;
• of ash;
• of oak.

Asking the question, how to choose a quality sofa, you can pay attention to elite models from exotic breeds. But they are more often made to order.

Optimal options:

• The most budgetary option - a birch frame. Durable, beautiful, durable and relatively inexpensive.
• Products from oak and ash look stylish, can last several centuries, but heavy and are quite expensive. However, such furniture testifies to the durability of the financial situation of the family.

Requirements for the

tree There are several points to which you should pay attention to those who prefer a wooden frame:

• The tree should be well dried.
• There should be as few knots on the frame as possible.

Important! As for drying, furniture from a raw tree can bring in a lot of trouble in the future. For example, when on the couch suddenly, from either or from this there will be a stain. The hosts are puzzling where it came from, and the box is just opening. Excess moisture is released from the wooden parts and falls on the upholstery - and perhaps, with drops of resin.

Bitches do not decorate the appearance. In addition, a tree with a large number of such inclusions is usually less durable.

Metal

Metal frames appeared relatively recently, but already gained popularity, especially among the adherents of the Hi-Tech style. Advantages of the metal frame:

• fit any upholstery;
• lightness;
• strength;
• simple and cheap repair.

Important! The main drawback - it does not fit any interior.

chipboard

Frameworks of cheap models are often made of chipboard. But cheapness in this case is deceptive. This material is extremely fragile, and in a couple of years you will have to spend again on the sofa.

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Fasteners

Note the mounting of the frame. Different manufacturers use:

• bolts;
• screws;
• adhesive.

Which is better?- Here everything is simple:

1. The frame, which is glued completely, is extremely rare. If you still found a similar product - you do not need to buy it. This is the most unreliable type of fastening, the product will fall apart after a couple of months, and it will be a problem to fix it.
2. The best option - bolts. All quality furniture is bolted. If the fastener loosens, it can be quickly tightened. The jammed screw can not be driven back by any forces. In addition, the screws leave cracks.

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Filler

The fill depends on how comfortable your sofa is and how long it will last. On sale you can find sofas:

• spring;
• foam rubber;
• polyurethane;
• latex;
• multi-layer.

Spring mechanism

Spring couches are not so common. But they have a lot of advantages:

• longevity;
• repair possibility;
• Convenience.

Important! The appearance of the spring mechanism and the number of springs are usually indicated in the passport. The principle here is simple - the more springs and the smaller they are, the better the sofa, naturally - more expensive.

Foam

This is the cheapest filler, however, the most short-lived. Having bought a foam rubber sofa, keep in mind that in a couple of years you will again have to run around the furniture stores. In addition, foam with time begins to disintegrate and release substances that are not at all beneficial to health.

Important! If you decide to stay on this filler, try at least to fill your sofa was not pieces, but a single sheet.

Polyurethane

Modern good sofas are often made of polyurethane. Advantages of this material:

• elasticity;
• elasticity;
• durability;
• does not emit harmful substances;
• relatively low price.

Important! Sofas with polyurethane fill are referred to the average price scale. They are practical and convenient.

Latex

For the production of elite upholstered furniture, latex is usually used - a quality material, almost perpetual. The sofa does not lose shape for a long time. In addition, such a filler takes the form of a body, so lying and sitting on a latex couch is very convenient.

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Upholstery

The interior of the room depends mainly on the upholstery. However, furniture should not only be beautiful, but also:

• hygienic;
• pleasant to the touch.

For upholstery of sofas apply:

• skin;
• velor:
• chenille;
• tapestry;
• jacquard;
• microfiber.

Leather

Leather is a traditional sofa material. Its advantages are obvious:

• has a spectacular appearance;
• strength;
• durability;
• simplicity of care.

Important! The disadvantages can be attributed to the fact that the skin is not everyone likes to touch. In addition, this material is quite expensive. However, for the upholstery of furniture now use all kinds of imitation leather, which in appearance can not be distinguished, and the difference in price is considerable.

Chenille

Expensive high-quality sofas often lined with shenyl. The quality of this material is not inferior to the skin, but softer. It is easy to wash, so these sofas often put in the nursery.

Fabrics with Teflon impregnation

For upholstery of furniture materials such as:

• tapestry;
• flock;
• jacquard;
• microfiber.

Tapestry, flock and jacquard have long been used for upholstered furniture. These are strong quality materials, rather wear-resistant. As for microfiber, it was used only recently. This material is made immediately with Teflon impregnation, so it is resistant to moisture. Such impregnation is applied now and in other materials - do not forget to ask the seller about this.

Important! If the fabric is of high quality, a certificate is attached to the certificate on the couch.

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How to choose a sofa bed?

Requirements for sofas-transformers are about the same as for the rest. Even if you can afford a separate bedroom with large beds - an extra bed in the living room has not hurt anyone yet. Having decided to buy a sofa bed, be sure to pay attention to the mechanism.

Mechanisms of transformation invented a lot. However, the most common are a few:

• book;
• folding clamshell
• .

Book

This mechanism is just perfect for those who are going to constantly use the sofa as a berth. Such products are cheap, durable and convenient. The parts can be made of different metals. The most practical is steel. This is indicated in the passport, as well as the manufacturer of the mechanisms. The best are the German models.

A variation of the "book" - "click-clack".It is convenient in that it is possible to install and fix the backrest in two positions.

Important! For this sofa will require some amount of free space between the wall and the back.

Clamshell

This is also a popular option. In the afternoon the sleeping place folds up to three times and is retracted under the seat. The sections are attached to the "reins".To prepare a bed, it takes a little more effort than the "book", and this is considered the main drawback of the design. . However, if you are not going to use it as a bed every day - it is quite good.

Retractable mechanism

Very simple and convenient option. The sleeping place rolls forward. Pay attention to the wheels - they must be rubber, otherwise you risk damaging the parquet or laminate.

Important! Take into account that such a sofa is designed for a relatively large room - at least, so that you can roll it out for two meters.

One of the versions of the withdrawable mechanism has been called "accordion" by the people. This is almost the same, the difference lies in the position of the back - in the "accordion" it becomes upholstered when unfolded.

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How to choose a corner sofa?

When choosing a corner sofa, you should follow the same considerations as in all other cases, that is, pay attention to:

• skeleton;
• filler;
• upholstery;
• mounts.

However, in this case it is especially important to choose in advance the place where it will stand and how to measure it.

Important! The corner sofa is specially designed to occupy a free angle. This is very convenient, but requires special attention to the arrangement of furniture. Such products can be of the same length or different sides. In the latter case, do not forget to see if the long side of the "corner" corresponds to the long wall.

If you buy a "corner" for the kitchen, make sure that there are enough drawers under the seats.

Important! For a corner sofa designed for the living room, additional pillows will be a nice addition - but only if the frame and other main parts are made qualitatively.

From this article you've got an exhaustive amount of information to choose a good sofa for your home for any room. Carefully refer to the selection of upholstered furniture, focusing on the knowledge gained, then you will like it and will not require a replacement after a year or two.