Choosing a large sofa in the living room

It is impossible to imagine a modern living room without furniture that would accommodate all family members. If you are the owner of a large and spacious hall, then you can safely choose an oversized sofa that can accommodate a large number of people and will help the whole family get together for a time together.

The first products, similar to modern sofas, appeared in ancient times in the west. The Greeks called this type of furniture triclin. In the Roman Empire, sofas acquired a headboard, were decorated with ornaments and were placed in the homes of wealthy gentlemen.

It was typical of Eastern culture to complete the product with many soft pillows and decorate with fabric in bright colors. Reclining on such furniture, representatives of oriental cultures received guests and conducted small talk.

However, not everyone could afford to buy this furniture, so it was usually placed in wealthy houses.

When choosing a sofa, it is important to match its color scheme and model to the style of the room. Nowadays it is possible to find furniture of any color: from bright flashy tones to soft and muted shades. Choosing the color of the product in the hall, it is worth starting from the style of the room and what purpose you want to give the sofa. If you want to focus on this part of the interior, then it is worth choosing bright colored products that will catch your eye and will not let you pass by this piece of furniture.

The second important factor is product size, because in a small living room, an oversized sofa will look ridiculous.Based on this, furniture should be selected commensurate with the size of the room.

It is worth picking up a sofa and from its functional purpose. If you want it to be also a sleeping place, then you should opt for folding products. You should also pay attention to furniture with wear-resistant upholstery and the presence of an orthopedic mattress.

Depending on what kind of sleeping place you need, there are several types of folding mechanisms:

• "Dolphin";
• "book";
• "accordion".

Mechanism type "Dolphin" refers to withdrawable or withdrawable systems. He is the most demanded. To unfold the sofa, simply pull on the hinges that are attached to the section of the sofa under the seat and pull it out. The sections form a fairly large berth. This mechanism is mainly equipped with U-shaped sofas.

Mechanism "book" equipped with folding sofas. To get a full-fledged berth, you just need to lower the back. Such a sofa should not be placed close to the wall, as this will complicate the folding process.

Type of retractable mechanism "accordion" are mostly straight products, since in order to turn it into a sleeping place, it is necessary to stretch the sleeping space of the furniture. In the unfolded state, such a piece of furniture takes a significant place.

Currently, there are many options for upholstery furniture. Before settling on a particular option, it is worth considering the factor of the presence of pets in the house, since then you should not choose upholstery from some materials.

Both artificial and natural fabrics are used as materials for upholstery - this directly affects the cost of this piece of furniture. The advantage of using natural fabrics is their comfort at any temperature, since they are breathable.

Natural fabrics include:

• cotton;
• jacquard;
• tapestry;
• silk;
• leather.

To artificial;

• arpatek;
• scotchguard;
• flock;
• chenille;
• microfiber;
• forest;
• courtesan.

Cotton sofas are harmless and safe. The service life of such upholstery is about 6 years. The price range is quite low, so everyone can afford them.

Furniture covered with jacquard is quite spectacular and expensive. When choosing this type of fabric, it is worth remembering that it is not suitable for every living room. This fabric is durable and does not fade when exposed to ultraviolet radiation.

Jacquard upholstery has many shades, which can be attributed to the undoubted advantages of the material. Of the minuses: jacquard is sensitive to moisture and belongs to a high price category.

Mostly antique furniture is upholstered in silk. The material itself is very smooth and durable. The fabric is hypoallergenic and easy to clean.

Leather sofas can be found in people who want to emphasize their financial situation. Furniture with such upholstery is quite expensive, but it has a number of advantages, namely:

• natural;
• durable;
• durable;
• moisture resistant;
• easy to clean.

Furniture coating matting gives it increased elasticity, thanks to which there are no dents on the furniture for the whole day. Such fabric is unpretentious in care. However, these sofas are most often monochromatic.

Another popular furniture finish is velours, it has a number of advantages: easy to clean and hypoallergenic. Also velor is resistant to abrasion, thanks to which it has a long service life. However, products made from such fabric are quite expensive and unstable to mechanical stress.

When choosing a sofa for a living room made of natural materials, it is worth remembering that they are quite expensive but have a long lifespan.

The advantage of artificial materials is their cost in comparison with natural ones, but such materials have a number of disadvantages.

Modern scotchguard fabric is outwardly similar to jacquard, however, it fades in the sun, and it is advisable not to clean the fabric at home, but to use dry cleaning services.

According to many designers, flock fabric is the perfect cover for your sofa. It is similar to velvet and is fireproof. Its advantages include:

• water resistance;
• easy cleaning from wool;
• tolerates temperature extremes.

This kind of furniture is perfect if you have pets. Also, this fabric has a large color palette, which allows you to choose furniture in any interior.

Coated furniture is gaining popularity from chenille, this material has good strength, hypoallergenicity and wear resistance. However, its price is quite high, and it absorbs moisture well.

Perhaps one of the most durable man-made materials is forest. It does not deform during its entire service life, it withstands temperature extremes well. Its surface is treated with a special compound, due to which it has a dust-repellent property.

A modern material that can be cleaned by any means and machine washed without fear of losing its original appearance is micro velor. It has a porous structure which makes it breathable.

Currently, there are many varieties of upholstered furniture of various shapes. For large living rooms and a large family, a sofa with the letter "P" will be an excellent option, since it can accommodate a large number of people.

Sometimes such sofa models can be produced with a large table, which allows you to place various snacks or decorative interior items on it.

There are models that are sofa beds that can be easily transformed into a sleeping place. Usually, such products are made with a berth size of 140 x 195 cm, or 150 x 210 cm. Such models are quite soft, which allows you to sleep well on them.

Some models of corner sofas have removable orthopedic mattresses. This makes it possible to replace them at any time. There are also products with removable covers and upholstery, which can be dry-cleaned or machine washed, if the quality of the fabric allows.

Many models have a box for storing bedding, which makes it possible to save space in the closets and always have the necessary things on hand.

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