How to choose a sofa bed for a teenager?

A fold-out sofa bed is a great solution for arranging a teenager's room. On the one hand, such compact furniture can be easily transformed into a sleeping place, and on the other hand, there is always the opportunity to equip an area for daytime relaxation or reception of guests.

A sofa bed for a teenager can be single and resemble an ordinary bed in its appearance, but with additional walls located on three sides. Often this design is equipped with a drawer used for storing bed linen.

In the daytime, the furniture is covered with a blanket, completed with several hard pillows, going along the long wall, and is used as a sofa, and at night it is freed from unnecessary accessories and makes it possible to have a good night's sleep.

The advantages of this design include its strength - since there is no need to constantly unfold the sofa, no mechanism will fail. The presence of drawers provides additional storage space in the room, and an extensive selection of colors and finishes makes it possible to choose a sleeping place for any interior. Built-in sections, by the way, can be either exit or folding.

The combination of sofa and bed in the children's room can be presented and attic construction. In this case, there is a place to sleep on the upper tier, and the sofa is located below.However, much more often, instead of a sofa, a workplace is organized on the lower level. The width of the berth in this case is 80-90 centimeters, and the length does not go beyond 190-200 centimeters. The gap between the tiers is 130 centimeters.

A fold-out sofa bed is also called a transformer. This design looks like a sofa that turns into a bed at night. The width of such a piece of furniture is 150-160 centimeters, and the length is 180-200 centimeters. Some models are transformed by pulling out additional compartments. The width in this case is from 130 to 150 centimeters, and the length is 190 to 205 centimeters.

This sofa is available in various sizes, shapes and transformational modifications. Conveniently, a narrow model that slides forward can be installed near a narrow wall. There are several variations of fillers such as latex, orthopedic or innerspring. The folding sofa is quite acceptable.

Folding sofas are usually equipped with one of the common mechanisms.

• Eurobook model is the most compact, as it is located close to the wall. Even a child can handle a simple folding mechanism, and a large number of colors and upholstery materials allow you to make a choice for every taste. Models are available with or without armrests.

• The "Click-gag" model is usually fixed in several positions: sitting, lying and half-sitting. The sofa bed has a long service life and the ability to choose any mechanism.

• Model "Dolphin" able to withstand increased loads and be used for a long time. If you expand the sofa bed, you get a comfortable sleeping place. An interesting variation of the "Dolphin" is the corner one, as well as equipped with additional storage space.

• Model "Accordion" folds out by pulling out, and the berth is formed from the seat and two back sections. The width of the sofa bed ranges from 120 to 195 centimeters.

When choosing a sofa for a teenager, his opinion should certainly be taken into account.

A sofa bed for a girl must be selected in accordance with the color scheme of the interior. A romantic child will be delighted with pastel colors such as lavender, powdery or olive. The model will look beautiful in provence styledecorated with floral upholstery and neat armrests. Optimal fabrics are cotton or linen.

Looks good and classic style with a sofa bed made of natural wood. The most suitable shades are blue, green, pink or yellow. For upholstery, you can use tapestry, velor or heavy cotton with a pattern that matches the main style.

Suitable for active girls minimalism in calm shades. The necessary color accents can be set with the help of bright decorative pillows.

It is better to take a sofa bed for a boy as compact as possible so that there is enough free space in the room for games. If the child is interested in sports, then you can choose some kind of concise model. in an avant-garde or minimalist style. Suitable upholstery is made of linen or cotton and has a simple yet vibrant color such as blue or green.

For a creative child, you can choose a sofa bed loft style with gray or brown plain textile upholstery. Finally, in the room of an avid gambling addict, style will be appropriate high tech. The sofa must have shiny metal parts, and the upholstery must be done in gray or dark blue shades.

As mentioned above, the frame of the sofa-bed can be made made of wood, chipboard or even plastic... However, it is the first option that is more preferable - despite the increased price, it also has greater strength. In addition, it is always better to use environmentally friendly material for a children's room. It is also important not to forget that the furniture in this room should be hypoallergenic.

The best options for creating a wireframe are ash and beech... Drawers can be made from Particleboard or MDF and thereby save money.

Although the dimensions of a sofa bed will certainly depend on the dimensions of the teenager living in the room, there are a number of standard sizes that can be guided by when buying. The width should be between 80 and 90 centimeters and the length should be 200 centimeters.

Choosing a sofa bed for a children's room, there are several important factors to consider.

• It is better to give preference to a multifunctional model, especially if the footage of the room is not too large. Ideally, the sleeping area should be suitable for daytime relaxation, receiving guests and storing things.
• The materials used must be of high quality and, if possible, natural. For the frame, it is recommended to use wood, chipboard or MDF, and make the upholstery either leather or textile. The purchase of a structure with an orthopedic mattress is especially welcome.
• Despite the fact that such sofa beds are purchased for teenagers, it still makes sense to select the safest configurations, devoid of sharp corners. Before buying, you need to evaluate how reliable the fittings and transforming mechanisms are. The manufacturer must be verified and the service life must be at least 5 years.
• The shade and design are selected in such a way as to match the existing interior and meet the needs of the room dweller. As for the size, it is better to pick them up slightly.

There are many room design options. A single sofa bed with a white wooden frame is ideal for decorating a teenager's room in a Scandinavian style. The upholstery is in a neutral gray shade, echoing the decorative elements in the room - a textile garland and a rug on the floor. The white frame itself looks perfect against the background of the same white walls and light parquet. The design of the furniture is such that in the daytime it is used as a sofa, and at night it is simply covered up and used for sleeping.

Downstairs there are spacious drawers that can be used to store bed linen. Although the sofa has a calm neutral color, decorative cushions set the necessary color accents.

A sofa in a bright lilac shade, which is also present in the bedroom on curtains and wallpaper, will perfectly fit into the girl's bedroom. The model is installed tightly against the wall and does not take up much space. Several patterned pillows of harmonious colors are used as a decor. The disadvantage of this sofa is the lack of sections for storing bed linen.

The decision to place an attic bed in the room and install a sofa under it on the lower level also looks interesting. The bed frame is made of wood, painted white, and next to it there is a staircase that also serves as a storage system. Since the bed itself, as well as the table and wardrobe in the room, are made in a neutral white shade, the existing sofa was purchased in a bright pink shade and decorated with multi-colored pillows.

Another bedroom, decorated in a Scandinavian style, but designed specifically for a teenage boy, looks quite stylish. Against the snow-white background of the walls and a laconic black-and-white poster, a dark blue transforming sofa stands out as a bright spot. The soft upholstery ensures comfortable use of the furniture both for sleeping and for a daytime rest with friends. The sofa is decorated with several matching pillows.

See below for an overview of the sofa bed.