How to choose a sofa for a girl in the bedroom?

Children grow up quickly and over time, the princess's first crib becomes small and cramped. If the size of the children's room allows, then you can simply purchase a larger bed, in case of a shortage of square meters, it is better to opt for a comfortable sofa model. This piece of furniture will serve as a place for sleeping and relaxing games - the main thing is that it is functional and fits perfectly into the overall interior of the room.

Today, manufacturers offer a huge selection of children's furniture, with which you can originally equip a young lady's room. At the same time, a sofa for a girl deserves special attention, which is well suited for organizing a bed and takes up a minimum of space. A children's sofa can differ not only in design, shape, but also in the type of construction. When choosing such furniture, it is important to take into account the area of ​​the room, as well as the height and age of the girl.

We list the most common types of sofas for children.

• Single beds. They are a simplified version of a standard bed. The only difference is that their design is complemented by three bumpers. Manufacturers complete single sofas with drawers, where you can conveniently store bedding. The main advantages of these models include: reliability in operation, durability, a huge selection of upholstery. In addition, the furniture does not require daily folding and unfolding, which simplifies the organization of the sleeping place. There are no downsides.

• Bunk. The main feature of this model is that the girl's sleeping place is on the upper level, and the sofa is on the lower level.The design can be used to organize two berths. The advantages include durability, long service life, rational use of room space (no need to put separate beds for two children). The downside is the high price.

• Transformers. They are among the most demanded and practical models. These sofas come in a variety of colors, shapes and sizes. The transforming sofa fits well into the modern design of the children's room. It looks especially gorgeous in rooms decorated in classic and Provence styles. These models are quick to install and can be placed even in long and narrow rooms.

• Ottoman. It is one of the most stylish models. It looks like a folding sofa, and unlike the standard design, it has no backrest. In the folding version, the ottoman is extended in length. Additionally, the furniture is completed with a convenient storage system for bed linen. The model has no drawbacks.

When choosing a soft sofa for a girl, it is important to pay attention not only to its design and colors, but also to the type of transformation, since the service life and speed, ease of folding furniture will depend on this. Manufacturers usually equip children's sofas with the following folding mechanisms: "Book" (easy to maintain and suitable for sofas that take up a lot of space), "eurobook" (comfortable, durable, used in the manufacture of corner models), "kangaroo" (suitable for structures 80 cm wide), "elf" (complex mechanism , it is fitted to the models of sofas intended for teenagers).

• Roll-out. Many sofas for girls come in a roll-out type. They are characterized by high strength, good stability and long service life. The main advantage of such furniture is that when folded it takes up little space, and in order to organize a place to sleep, it is enough to pull the seat towards you. Another plus of the model - in the unfolded state, the height of the berth becomes lower than the height of the folded seat. Roll-out sofas can have a different transformation mechanism.

• "Accordion". This mechanism is very popular, as it is easy to use (even a 7-year-old child can expand the sofa on his own) and compactness. In order for the structure to take a horizontal position, it is enough to pull on the loop located at the bottom of the back. After that, the bed takes the form of a bed with armrests.

• "Click-gag". This mechanism is in many ways similar to the "sofa-book". The transformation of furniture is silent and allows you to take 3 positions: reclining, lying and sitting. The side cushions that come with the sofa can be used as both headrests and armrests. This model is best suited for girls from 8 years old.

• "Dolphin". This mechanism is used for corner models. To make a sleeping place, in such sofas you just need to pull on the special strap located at the bottom of the sofa, after which the block hidden under the seat will slide out. Sofas with a dolphin mechanism, as a rule, are purchased for arranging spacious rooms for teenage girls.

In order for a sofa for a girl to serve reliably for a long time, it is important to pay attention to the material of the upholstery. Experts advise against buying products with velor and flock upholstery. They will quickly deteriorate.

The right decision would be to purchase furniture, the upholstery of which is made of fabrics impregnated with Teflon. It is less susceptible to stains and does not leave any spill marks. Tapestry is well suited for a nursery, chenille is a natural material that breathes and is easily cleaned of dirt.

As for the material for making the frame, it can be either pressed plywood, wood, MDF, chipboard, or mixed materials. Wood is considered the highest quality and most environmentally friendly material; birch and beech are usually used for the production of children's sofas. When buying furniture, you should pay attention to the fact that the base is made of dry wood, without cracks on the surface.

Furniture foam rubber (polyurethane foam) is usually used as a filler; it can be of different rigidity. Many manufacturers produce sofas for girls with an orthopedic spring mattress; it is recommended to purchase them for young ladies from 7 years old. Spring mattresses are divided into 2 types: with a regular block (filled with natural material) and with independent springs (allows you to optimally distribute the child's body during sleep).

Children's rooms for girls are usually decorated in pale pink shades, which is why most furniture factories choose pink when making sofas. They are additionally decorated with heart-shaped pillows, rhinestones, embroidery, frills and ruffles. If you put such a sofa in the bedroom, then any girl can feel like a real princess. To create a more fabulous atmosphere in the room, you can hang a canopy. A child behind a colorful curtain will not only sleep comfortably, but also have fun playing games.

Despite the popularity of pink, designers still recommend choosing furniture for girls, taking into account the interior features of the room and the personal preferences of the child. Sofas in muted shades with small drawings are perfect for the bedroom. As for passive girls, on the contrary, they need to buy furniture with pictures.

Many teenagers do not like monochromatic sofas, therefore, especially for them, manufacturers offer new collections of models with polka dots, a cage, a flower and a strip. Look great in children's sofas with the image of cartoon characters, birds and animals. Upholstery with a pattern is usually chosen by girls from 3 to 12 years old. There are also on sale sofas stylized as objects (carriage, bear, pumpkin).

Sofas for girls should be chosen not only by design, quality, but also by the age of the child. This indicator is very important. The width and length of the furniture should be with a small margin, since it is necessary to take into account the dynamics of the girl's development and growth. The first sofas are usually bought for children from 3 years old, because at this age young princesses begin to grow out of their cribs. At the same time, you should not throw them away right away - babies should gradually get used to a new place to sleep.

Furniture for 5-year-old girls must be safe to use and not have sharp corners, protruding parts that can be damaged. Children over 6 years old can purchase structures without sides. If the child behaves restlessly during sleep, then you should not get away from the sides - they will save the fidget from an accidental fall.

Babies 7 and 8 years old need to learn to independently maintain the nursery in order and prepare a sleeping place. To do this, fold-out models of sofas with orthopedic mattresses, equipped with drawers for storing bedding, should be placed in the room. As for the design, the furniture can be of any style.

Girls from 10 years old can purchase a transforming sofa. An excellent choice would be a model rolling out of the wall. When folded, it will not interfere with games. Children aged 11 and 12 are advised to buy designs complemented by a desk and a cabinet - they will fit into the design of the room in an original way and allow you to properly organize the place for sleeping, playing and practicing. Teenagers 14 are encouraged to choose classic sofa beds, giving preference to pastel colors.

It is not easy to decorate a girl's nursery, since you need to take into account not only the design of the room, but also the personal preferences of the young lady. The princess should feel comfortable in the room, therefore, for her arrangement, you should choose comfortable and multifunctional furniture. When decorating a nursery, special attention should be paid to the choice of a sofa, which will become the main piece of furniture. To fill the room with an atmosphere of comfort and home warmth, it is recommended to use design ideas.

• Bunk sofa bed. This option is perfect for families with two babies growing up, and the area of ​​housing does not allow to arrange two children at the same time. It is best to place the sofa along one of the walls, complementing it with curtains - this will create an area for privacy, hiding the sleeping place from prying eyes. Cabinets decorated with colorful stickers can be installed next to the sofa. Little fidgets will surely like such a creative performance.

• Pink sofa. For those girls who associate themselves with Barbie, the design of the nursery in soft pink shades will be an excellent solution. A sofa decorated with ruffles, soft pillows and bows on the window curtains will create an unusual design. The pink sofa will be complemented by a snow-white dressing table, at which the girl can put herself in order.

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