What is the name of the sofa that unfolds forward?

A cozy house is difficult to imagine without such a necessary thing as a sofa. This piece of upholstered furniture gives us warmth and a sense of dimensionality. On the couch we relax, talk with friends and relatives, read, watch TV, play with kids. The convenience and functionality of such furniture is not in anyone's doubt, and modern models in most cases are also equipped with a built-in mechanism that helps to turn a sofa into a bed in a few seconds. Today we will tell you what the sofa is called, which is laid out forward, and we will help you to choose a model, depending on the purpose and dimensions of the room.

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Classification of models

When entering a new apartment, we first acquire a sofa. And this is understandable, because modern furniture is arranged so that, together with a place for sleep, we get a special niche for storing bedding. It is very convenient, functional and economical. Manufacturers every year produce all new models of upholstered furniture, which can meet any needs of customers. To choose the model that suits you, you should find out what kinds of sofas there are.

Classify all models in the following categories:

1. Transformation type. The choice of the mechanism is carried out depending on the size of the room, the purpose of this type of furniture, operating conditions, additional functions, etc. Based on the type of mechanism are distinguished:
   • Folding.
   • Roll-out.
   • Expandable.
2. Design features. In the form of distinguished:
   • Corner. These models are easily installed in the corners of the room. Furniture can be leaning against the wall, so these models occupy a minimum of useful space. Corner furniture is perfect for small rooms.
   • Classic straight.
   • Island. Models differ in rounded form and occupy a central place in spacious rooms. You can not put such a sofa in a corner and do not lean against the wall.
3. Assignment. All furniture models can be conditionally classified as follows:
   • Office furniture.
   • For the living room.
   • For the kitchen.
   • Children's furniture.
   • Sofa for the hall.
4. Size and number of seats. All models can be divided into compact versions for 2-3 people and for large structures - for 5 or more seats.

Important! There is no single standard for the size of the sofa folding, as one company produces a 2-seater sofa of 1.6 m long and the other 1.9 m.

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We choose a sofa

So, what is the name of the sofa that can be unfoldedforward, what are his alternatives. We'll deal with everything in order.

Book

The very first folding sofa was a sofa bed, which has another name - "book".On the ottoman you can sit, sleep, even if the furniture is folded. It unfolds like a book open for reading.

Important! To decompose the furniture, it is necessary to raise the seat and, having heard the characteristic click of the mechanism, lower it. You can fold the ottoman if you raise the seat until it clicks and return the "book" to the lower position.

The decked ottoman has a comfortable sleeping place, in addition, it has a spacious compartment for bed linen.

The disadvantages of this design can be attributed to the fact that for the convenience of unfolding it is necessary to leave a small distance( about 10 cm) between the wall and the back of the furniture.

Click-clack

The model was called "click-clack" by the sound that occurs when it is unfolded. In principle, it is the same "book", but with an improved mechanism and made in a more modern design.

Important! The model is laid out on the same principle, but it is possible to fix the position of the backrest at different angles( the position of reclining) for a more comfortable rest.

Both of the above models have the following advantages:

• Reliability of the mechanism.
• Easy to unfold.
• Comfortable sleeper.
• The base of the furniture stands still when unfolding.
• The floor and carpet are not affected.
• Affordable price.
• Perfectly suited for small apartments.

Disadvantage:

• The sofa can not be folded if it is close to the wall.

Evroknizhka

Despite the similar name, this model has nothing to do with the traditional "book."

Important! To decompose the eurobook, you need to pull the seat to yourself, and on the vacant space to lower the back. Ottoman sleeping place - 149x200 cm.

This model can be put on the wall and in the middle of the room. A classic model is often bought for a cabinet or living room. Soft, cozy pillows decorating the "eurobook", soften its severity and officiality. Advantages of furniture:

• A full, perfectly flat bed.
• The height of the bed is the same as that of the bed.
• The transformation mechanism is reliable, because it consists of solid wood guides and rollers.
• The load on the mechanism is minimal, which increases the service life.
• Easy to unfold.
• A deep and spacious box for laundry solves the problem of storing bedding.

Disadvantages:

• When extended, the seat rides on the floor and can damage the carpet or expensive parquet.
• Occupies a lot of space in the room in the unfolded form.

Dolphin

This design consists of two parts: the main sofa and a special section for sleeping. The design is very simple and allows easy movement of the hand for a couple of seconds to spread out and fold the sofa.

Important! To transform furniture, you only need to pull a special loop under the seat. This mechanism is often used in corner sofas. This is one of those sofas that unfolds forward. Advantages of the model:

• The principle of parsing is very simple.
• The model with the "Dolphin" mechanism looks great both in spacious rooms and in small rooms, for example, in the kitchen.
• Sleeper level, high and spacious.
• The mechanism is capable of withstanding heavy loads.
• Convenience and reliability of use.
• Easily and quickly assembled in any layout.

Disadvantage:

• If there is a carpet with high pile on the floor, then it will be problematic to lay out the sofa.

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Draw-out sofas

Models with draw-out mechanism allow you to choose the optimal length of the sofa for any room. This is a sofa that is folded forward, forming a comfortable sleeping place:

• width varies from 120 cm to 180 cm( depending on the model);
• the length of the sofa can be from 120 cm to 220 cm( depending on the width of the sleeper and the availability of armrests).

Important! The mechanism of a roll-out sofa is quite convenient, but from daily transformation can quickly become worthless.

The drawout sofa was the ancestor of the whole model range. Consider the most popular mechanisms of "sofas-forward".

Accordion

A simple and reliable mechanism works according to the accordion principle. The ease of transformation and the strength of the structure allow the use of the Ottoman daily for many years.

Important! The principle of unfolding: the seat rises to a click and pushes forward until the sofa completely decomposes.

Advantages of the model:

• Ease and ease of use.
• The sleeper is tall and level.
• In the presence of a small box for bed linen.
• Convenient and reliable mechanism of transformation.
• Multifunctionality. During the day you can use it as a sofa, and at night you can use it as a bed.
• Compactness. Ideal for small rooms.

Disadvantages:

• The possibility of failure of the mechanism of transformation due to the carpet on the floor.
• It takes a lot of space to unfold furniture.

Telescope

The "telescope" mechanism has another name - "withdrawable".The model is arranged according to the type of the telescope. All parts of the sofa come out from the inside, as ⅔ the sleeping place is in the seat, ⅓ - in the back.

Important! When unfolding the model with the "telescope" mechanism, it is necessary to pull the lower front panel, while the seat will come forward, and the part hidden in the back will become the headrest. Almost all models of the "telescope" have a linen compartment.

Advantages of the model:

• Beauty.
• Ergonomics.
• The sleeper is long and spacious.
• Ease of operation.
• Longevity.
• Mattresses are equipped with orthopedic grilles.

Disadvantages:

• The sleeper is low( 20-28 cm from the floor).
• The wheels of the withdrawable part scratch the floor and leave marks on the carpet.
• There is a difference in altitude at the bed.
• Fill pillows quickly wear out.

Sofa-folding bed

Tahta is arranged on the principle of unfolding scroll.

Important! To lay out the folding sofa, you need to pull the loop, hidden in it. The mattress of the sofa is a cot and a thin sheet of foam rubber. He goes inside the seat.

Use sofas with this mechanism mainly for living rooms, so that they can sometimes be laid out for guests. Constantly sleeping on such a sofa is not very comfortable, and it is difficult to transform it.

In shops there are the following types of sofa-folding beds:

1. French. To expand this model, you need to remove the seat cushions and in 3 stages to decompose the mattress.
2. American( sedaflex).The model of this type is decomposed into 2 stages. The design is strong, the sleeper is an orthopedic mattress, based on the spring blocks.
3. The Italian clamshell. Does not require the removal of seat cushions. This model is called a double flip-flop and is considered the most reliable, expensive among all "clamshells."

Disadvantages of models:

• There is no place for bed linen.
• Sleep is not very convenient.
• Too thin mattress.

Verona

This mechanism is an improved version of the combination of a convertible sofa and a clamshell. The sofa is easy to unfold. Even a child can pull a special loop and unfold the furniture. The loop is in a prominent place - in front of the sofa. However, with daily use, according to the comfort level of the berth, "Verona" is inferior to the "Conrad" design, which we will discuss below.

Conrad

Among the modern sofas that are laid out forward, the "Conrad" mechanism is very popular. It is a successful combination of a rolling out sofa and the "Dolphin" mechanism. The ottoman consists of 3 parts, and the mechanism is much more reliable and easier to operate than the classic withdrawable models. The sofa is folded and folded with a light hand movement, and has a comfortable enough sleeping place.

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Sofas folding in length

It is impossible not to consider these versions of upholstered furniture, because they also have their own purpose and in some rooms will fit best.

Mechanism "Lit"

The compact sofa has dimensions in the assembled form: 145h85h90 cm. It is very simple to transform into a single bed. Armrests ottoman can be decomposed from almost any angle. The seat of the sofa is a sleeper, and the backrest is not protruding at all.

Important! If you want to get a small bed for a child, then transform one of the armrests. And if the furniture is spread out completely, you get a single bed with a full berth 80x200 cm.

The sofa is equipped with two large pillows, so it is comfortable and comfortable to sit on. Each element of the ottoman has a removable cover. Regardless of each other, the armrests can be fixed in 3-5 positions at will and necessity. The length of the sofa increases due to the armrests. In addition, the furniture is easy to carry due to the design:

• Carrying case.
• Metal frame with orthopedic latticed grille.
• Mattress.

The steel contour of the mechanism, together with the spring mattress, makes the model comfortable and reliable. The mechanism "Lit" allows you to make original on the external sofa folding in length, which look good even in the living rooms.

Important! The sofa with the mechanism "Lit" perfectly fits in the children's room. The child will grow and gradually unfold the armrests, increasing the ottoman in length. And if the sofa is at the cold wall, then the back wall with thick cushions will protect the child from contact with the cold.

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Expert advice on choosing a furniture model:

• Depending on the purpose of the furniture, choose the material of manufacture. For offices and kitchens, choose sofas, lined with leather or similar, cheaper and more practical material. Sofas for the children's room should be made of bright, practical and environmentally friendly material. Suitable for upholstery natural fabrics, for example, cotton, tapestry or linen.
• When buying a model of furniture, pay attention to the fact that it does not occupy the entire free space of the room and does not block the approach to the TV, coffee table, balcony. Be sure to measure the area of ​​the room and compare it with the dimensions of the furniture.
• When buying a sofa for a child, carefully check how easy and simple it is to unfold. Carefully test the weight of the extended block so that when the hand is lowered accidentally during the transformation of the sofa, the pull-out part does not fall sharply.
• The sofa with spring blocks is much more convenient and durable than the model with foam or polyurethane foam filling.
• Choose a sofa from solid blocks, not from individual pillows. On such a model it will be more convenient to sit and sleep.
• The smooth material for furniture upholstery is much more practical than fleecy, as it collects less dust, it is easier to clean. Smooth padding retains a presentable appearance longer. The most practical material, which is especially convenient in operation, is the upholstery with dust and dirt repellent properties.
• If there are pets in the house, then choose the most strong upholstery fabric with a dense weave for the sofa.
• If you can not place a long sofa in the room, then you will get a sofa that will be folded forward. The place for sleep in this case will be perpendicular to the back. These are roll-out sofas that allow you to save space in the room by installing a model from 120 cm in length.
• If there is enough room in the room to install a long sofa( from 190 cm), but there is not enough room to spread out, then choose a model that transforms into a side. That is, the sleeper should be placed parallel to the back of the couch. For example, "book", "eurobook", sofa, "click-klyak", "dolphin".These sofas save space in the room not along the length of the sofa, but along its width( the width of the sleeping place does not exceed 150-180 cm).
• When choosing a sofa, start from its purpose. If the furniture will be used constantly, then the transformation mechanism should be as simple and convenient as possible. If the ottoman will be decomposed rarely and only for guests, then sacrifice convenience and simplicity of the mechanism in favor of beauty, advantageous price or suitable dimensions.

Sofa - a brilliant invention of mankind. This unique piece of furniture occupies one of the main places in the house, so it is so important to choose the right, functional piece of furniture that will last for many years, will give comfort and coziness, not only to households, but also to guests. We hope that our advice and recommendations helped you to choose the very model of the sofa that will completely satisfy your needs. Have a nice rest!