HOW TO CHOOSE A SOFA - types of sofas, how to choose for daily sleep, which one is better

Straight, angular, modular - there are many variations. Any color and size. It remains only to decide which sofa to choose.

• Direct - comfortable. It looks good under the wall and in the center of the room.
• The corner visually increases the space, but with a successful layout it saves space in the room:
  • the silhouette of the sofa with a left-hand corner resembles an English L. For example, the Garnitur plus model New York-7 or Garnitur plus Elite-1-7;
  • on the right - the Russian letter G. See Garnitur plus Graf-14 G, Garnitur plus Winston-1 G;
  • an interchangeable corner can be positioned on the left and right (Garnitur plus Elegant-3 Savana DK Gray 11, Garnitur plus Madrid-34).
• The modular sofa is versatile. It consists of individual elements and various shapes. They can be combined and used as a chair or pouf. Such models fit perfectly into the interior of studio apartments.
• The island sofa is a status one. It is vast and solid. They do not sleep on this, but equip a recreation area in spacious living rooms, offices, cafes and cinemas.

If you are opting for a comfortable sofa, make sure the seating area is harder than the backrest. It is harmful to sit and lie on soft pillows, the muscles will constantly be in tension to keep the body "afloat". After such a "rest" you will feel as though beaten. Find out as much about the "stuffing" as you can before deciding which sofa to buy.

Which fabric is best for sofa upholstery

Quality upholstery is a heavy and dense material. It is he who determines the density, wear resistance and elongation.

When choosing a color, look for discreet shades, they will fit into any interior. Bright ones quickly get bored and annoying.

• For a small room, give preference to a sofa with a neutral scale (gray, beige, etc.).
• If you stand near a window or near a light source, it is better to choose a material with a pattern. On them, dirt and scuffs are not conspicuous.

Which sofa to buy: look at the filler

All parts of upholstered furniture are filled with filler - foam rubber and polyurethane foam, expensive models - with latex. Springs play an important role in comfort. For the body to thank you, do not be lazy - choose the best option.

• Foam sofas are cheap but short-lived. Two or three years of rubbing the pants on it, and the foam will shrink.
• Polyurethane foam is resilient, it will last longer. There are two types:
  • cast construction is more practical. The material in a liquid state is poured into a mold and a solid addition is obtained;
  • block polyurethane foam is glued together to fold all the elements of the sofa.
• Latex is more elastic than polyurethane foam.It instantly regains deflection when you get up.

The springs should absorb well: it is comfortable for us, and the sofa has a long life. Three types of spirals are common in furniture manufacturing.

• The classic design is an elastic system in the form of vertical springs, which are fastened together by a frame from above and below. Sitting on such a sofa is uncomfortable, the spine is bent.

• Snake spring block: the steel wire is twisted and twisted with tension on the frame. A rubberized tape is stretched under it. A layer of polyurethane is placed on top of these springs. Sitting on such a sofa is soft.

• In an independent spring block, each spring is vertical barrel-shaped. It is in a separate case. Their degree of rigidity depends on the number of springs per square meter - the number varies from 250 to 1200. The integrity of the structure is created by connecting the covers.

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Which sofa to choose more durable: attention to the frame

The frame is of three types.

• Metal - reliable and durable. Especially if it is welded, not bolted. A sofa with a metal frame is cheaper than a wooden one. Any upholstery that can be replaced is suitable for it.
• Wooden poorer than iron. Its wear resistance depends on the type of wood. It is important that the board is varnished, dry and free of chips:
  • expensive sofas are made from oak, beech, walnut and ash;
  • from birch and pine needles - more budgetary.
• The combined "skeleton" of bars, chipboard and metal is the cheapest frame option. But such a sofa will last for many years.

Which sofa mechanism is best for daily sleep

There are many ways to lay out sofas. Mechanisms are divided into three types - folding, rolling out and unfolding.

1. The first include the "book" ("Eurobook") and "click-gag".
2. To the second - "telescope", "tick-tock", "dolphin".
3. The unfolding mechanisms are "accordion" and "folding beds".

In voluminous corner sofas, a swivel mechanism is used. One part of the seat turns to the other, and forms a wide berth.

The table will help you decide how to choose a sofa for sleeping.

"Book", "Eurobook"
	To fold out the sofa, the seat slides forward. The backrest folds back into the seat.
"Accordion"
	The seat extends by the strap, the backrest folded in half folds out like an accordion. To fold: Raise the front section until the mechanism engages (hear a click), → then lower it by pressing on the edge to fold the back. Push in. Manufacturers make the mechanism on wooden frames with metal hinges or on solid metal frames with wooden battens. The first one is fragile, not suitable for frequent unfolding. The second is sturdy, designed for daily use.
"Dolphin"
	A platform rolls out from under the seat. It is lifted by an elevator mechanism and forms a sleeping place.
"Click-gag"
	When unfolding, the seat is tilted over the back and lowered. The back of the "click-gag" option is fixed in three positions - lying, sitting and half-sitting.
"Cot"
	Clamshell sections unfold sequentially. Each of them is installed on metal legs. The most common are: The French clamshell is a triple fold model. Sleeping on such a couch is tough. This is a guest option; "American clamshell" is more comfortable. Folds out in two folds. Thick mattress, base with spring blocks. But for daily sleep, it is not the most convenient option; The "Italian folding bed" can be folded into two folds along with the soft elements of the sofa. Some models have small niches for bed linen; "Belgian folding bed" two- and three-fold, with foam and spring mattresses of different heights.
"Telescope" (withdrawable)
	The bed of the roll-out model consists of three sections. Two of them form the seat, and the third forms the back. To unfold a sofa, you need: pull on the seat, fold the back, pull the mattress into the space between them.

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