Children's folding sofas: types of mechanisms and selection rules

The choice of furniture is one of the important steps in planning a room. This is especially true for the nursery, where everything should be not only bright and beautiful, but also safe. Therefore, many parents often wonder what is the best choice for a children's room - a spacious and large bed or a compact folding sofa. Indeed, as the child grows up, the dimensions of the crib become small for him. A correctly chosen sleeping place determines further development.

In this article, we will analyze the advantages of a folding sofa in the nursery. Consider the main models that are popular on the market, as well as the materials from which they are made.

In stores, you can come across a large variety of folding sofas for children. But how not to get lost in all this variety and choose the right model is, at first glance, a rather complicated question, so it is worthwhile to understand the types of sofas in more detail.

Sliding sofa models work on the same principle - extension.

This is a sofa that resembles a folding bed. The principle of its operation is to fold and unfold the mechanism. There are both straight and corner sofas.

Straight couch sofas are the most common option, since they fit better than others in any interior. They are not only functional, but also comfortable.These sofas are equipped with high, soft backs with removable cushions and wide comfortable armrests on which you can even sit. There is a storage box for bedding that can be opened when you fold out the sofa.

Corner sofas are considered the second most popular and compact.... Their beauty is that when assembled, they are no more than an ordinary chair. And in the unfolded form, this is a full-fledged sleeping place. There is a built-in small storage box. The folding mechanism of the sofa is simple - you just need to pull it forward using the auxiliary belt. Such expanding sofas are also called an ottoman.

Modular sofas are room for imagination. Thanks to this sofa, it becomes possible to independently select the required dimensions and form the structure and exposure. You can assemble the required model based on the needs and characteristics of the child.

The structure can be angular, straight, move to the right or left side at will.

A unique model that converts from a simple sofa to a bed. Depending on the configuration and functionality, the transformer can simultaneously perform the function of both a bed and a sofa as a sleeping place.

The main disadvantage of this furniture is that without the help of an adult, the child will not be able to make the bed on his own.

There are many different options for furniture for a children's room on the market. Each of them has a special advantage, which lies in the mechanism. For children's sofas, there are also a number of known mechanisms that are used in designs for safety and ease of use.

Let's consider each of them in more detail. This is necessary in order to choose the right model for you. Indeed, it depends on the movement of the mechanism where you can put this or that sofa, as well as how much free space the sleeping place will take in the open position.

• Book mechanism, perhaps the most common option for upholstered furniture. It is found in both adult and children's models. Such a product does not require special skill for unfolding or folding, does not take up much space. In the open position, it forms two berths at once. The closed position is suitable for one person. The “book” gained popularity by the fact that it resembles a bed in its sleeping area. It happens both with orthopedic springs and with simple filling.

• The second most popular option is "Eurobook"... It implies exactly the same mechanism as in the first version, but here everything is slightly different. To unfold this structure, you need to pull on the tape. Then the main part will move forward, and the back or pillows are lowered onto the new empty space that has formed. Lightweight and smooth mechanism that even a child can handle.

• Accordion mechanism. The name will seem very funny to many. After all, it appeared due to the similarity with the principle of operation of a real accordion, namely, the principle of stretching. In order to straighten the sofa, it is necessary to raise the seat to a characteristic, well-audible click, and then pull it towards you until it stops. Automatically at this moment, special legs are lowered, which will keep the retractable structure suspended. Convenient mechanism and, most importantly, functional.

• The "dolphin" mechanism is similar in principle to the "roll-out"... To unfold such a sofa, you just need to stretch out the ribbon, which is located at the bottom of the frame. You should pull towards yourself and not too much. According to this principle, the entire structure will roll out, forming a comfortable sleeping place. Such furniture does not take up much space, it is comfortable and multifunctional. There are no sharp corners on it, and even a child can handle the mechanism.

• The click-and-gag model. A very bold decision, because the dimensions of this furniture are large, and in the room it looks quite voluminous. But these sofas are very popular with children due to their softness and brightness of the print or pattern. You can sleep on it as one or two.

• Chair-bed or couch - an option for a small room or for two children. It is a unique combination of simplicity and functionality. Doesn't take up much space. The mechanism is quite similar to the dolphin mechanism. You just have to choose in which direction the structure will move - straight or sideways.

The size of the future sofa should be chosen wisely, based on the fact that the child is growing and at one point he will no longer have enough sleeping space. That's why Before buying, you should weigh all the arguments "for" and "forgive".

The following dimensions are considered to be the standard dimensions for a folding chair-bed: length - 1 m, width - 70 cm. When unfolded, the length increases to 185 cm. This option is narrow, but nevertheless very comfortable.

For a “dolphin” or “accordion” sofa, the ideal dimensions are 130 cm by 190 cm in the open version, and in the closed version - 130 by 95 cm.

What the future furniture is made of is extremely important. Therefore, you need to know exactly what materials were used in the manufacture of the sofa. Most often, furniture is made according to the same principle: the frame, which is covered with a filler (mattress), is covered with a special upholstery fabric.

Usually the frames are made of chipboard. This is the most common material and is very cheap. But he has a number of disadvantages that override any price for him. The first is fragility and fragility. This does not go well with a mobile child who will jump on the couch (be it folded or disassembled). This means that the sofa will eventually become unusable.

Wood frames are much stronger, more beautiful and more environmentally friendly than any other material... A reliable product that will serve you for decades. But it is worthwhile to first find out from which particular tree the frame was made.

A metal frame is a win-win option. It is very durable, it is difficult to disable it. According to its characteristics, it is considered the most reliable, does not burn, no pests will start there, and most importantly, it is safe. Its disadvantages include weight, which, depending on the design, can increase. This is not very convenient, because the child will not be able to lay out a sofa on his own.

For boys and girls, it is worth choosing different options for sofas. And if there are no special differences in functional components, then in terms of design they are.

For boys, it is worth choosing a color based on his preferences. If he loves robots or cars, then the print should be the same. Girls love shades of pink, ponies and princesses, so there should be no difficulty in choosing colors.

Usually, the decision to purchase a separate crib or sofa visits the parents when the child is already a little over 2 years old. That's why before buying, you need to familiarize yourself with a number of features.

First of all, the furniture must be safe, have a sloping shape and blockers in case of opening, since the child will jump and play on the sofa. It is best to check in the store how easy the mechanism will be to open. If it's too easy, then this option should be abandoned in order to avoid unwanted disclosure. Some mechanisms, such as the accordion, have wheels, so it is worth considering that the seat itself does not roll forward when the child jumps on it. The armrests should not have any wooden corners.

When choosing a sofa model for a nursery, pay attention to the color of the interior itself. If the room is made in blue tones, then a sofa with a blue ornament or in a nautical theme will do.

The sofa can be not only plain, but also with a pattern. There are special children's models of sofas, the pillows of which are made in the form of animals. Such pillows will serve not only for their intended purpose, but also become an additional toy for your child.

You will learn more about the important criteria for choosing a folding sofa for a child.