Children's sofa: features, models and choices

The correct organization of a sleeping place in a children's room is a serious moment, on which not only the style of the room depends, but also the state of health of the child. In recent years, the children's sofa has been very popular.

In the article, we will consider the features of this furniture, its varieties, as well as the subtleties of choosing the optimal model for the child's room.

The sofa is a classic comfortable sofa, the backs and armrests of which are on the same level. In the past, such furniture was used exclusively for the seat, but today, thanks to the built-in transforming mechanisms, it has become possible to turn it into a full-fledged sleeping place.

The sofa sofa is considered an ergonomic solution for a small children's room. When folded, the furniture significantly increases the free space for games and communication with friends, and when unfolded it creates the necessary conditions for a comfortable sleep. As a rule, drawers and storage units for bed linen and sleeping clothes are provided at the bottom of the sofa.

A number of factors are distinguished among the main advantages of such furniture.

• The sofa can be installed in a room of any size - when folded it has a stylish yet compact appearance.
• The sofa saves not only space but also family finances. The vast majority of stores sell such furniture at lower prices than traditional beds and sofas.
• The sleeping place by the sofa is perfectly flat, the likelihood of creases and bends is minimized. This is very important for the growing spine, as it contributes to the formation of correct posture and normal functioning of internal organs.
• The sofa is safer for the little ones rather than a regular sofa, since there are no sharp corners in it, and soft sides prevent the risk of a child falling.
• On sale presented sofas in a variety of sizes, colors and designs. You can always choose bright and beautiful models for the room of children and teenagers.
• The withdrawable mechanism is reliable, thanks to which you can fold and unfold the sofa every day for several years.

Of course, some sofa mechanisms have a rather complex design and can break when used by a very active kid. However, in most cases they are easy to repair. In comparison with the advantages, the disadvantages of furniture are not so significant, so more and more parents are making a choice in favor of a sofa.

Manufacturers produce sofas for children in a variety of options.

• Extendable sofa. Such furniture can be angular or straight. Most often, the "dolphin" folding mechanism is used, when the berth is pulled out from under the seat and lined up in the same horizontal plane with it.

• Sofa with additional functionality. Such furniture does not have a sliding mechanism at all - it is a monolithic structure with storage units placed directly under the berth.

• Sofa with soft sides. A popular model for young children. This design is safe, it protects the baby from injury in case of careless movements.

• Fixed side models. In this case, the sides are present in the structure on a static basis; they cannot be moved from one place to another.

• With removable sides. Here the sides can be rearranged in case of changing the arrangement of furniture in the room.

• Sofa with bumpers on all sides.

When choosing a sofa for a child's room, first of all, remember that you are creating comfort and coziness not for yourself, but for the crumbs. That is why, when choosing the stylistic and color solutions of the interior, it is necessary to take into account the age of the child and his hobbies. You should not heap the room with pretentious furniture in a classic style, and pompous trends such as baroque and rococo are certainly not suitable for children. Younger children prefer toy models, ships or cars in bright colors with prints in the form of their favorite fairy-tale characters.

For teenagers, a Provence or high-tech sofa will be appropriate - the first option is optimal for girls, the second looks harmonious in the room of a teenage boy.

The shade of the furniture should be in harmony with the overall stylistic and color scheme of the interior.

Avoid bright, acidic colors - these colors can cause irritability and fatigue. Too dark colors in the interior lead to depression and decreased mental alertness.

Most often, furniture for boys is made in dim - gray, blue or pistachio - shades. Swamp or white models depicting robots, comic book heroes or pirates will look appropriate.

In the girls' room, it is better to give preference to a delicate color palette - pink, nude, light purple. Placement of sofa cushions, for example, in the shape of a heart, is allowed.

Do not install black furniture in the nursery. Despite its practicality and solution to the problem of stains, this color scheme does not carry optimism, so it is better to leave it for the room of adult users.

According to customer reviews, the most popular manufacturers of sofas for children are a number of companies.

This furniture - the best in terms of ergonomics. The sofas from this manufacturer have a stylish design in tandem with a simple transformation mechanism. A spacious storage unit is hidden under the sleeping place of the "Rainbow" sofa. The manufacturer has thought about the height of the armrests and seat in such a way as to create comfort for the child.

The sofas of the Russian manufacturer of this brand will surely please both very young crumbs and teenagers. The undoubted advantages of the models are the upholstery, which is made of stain-resistant fabric, which is especially important when it comes to a children's room. Orthopedic mattress, filling - polyurethane foam.

Parents indicate that children can lie to their full height even on the assembled sofa - this is very convenient if the child wants to relax during the day. However, corners are usually hard, so additional protection in the form of cushions is required.

The Asti-6 model of this manufacturer completely excludes sharp corners, has smooth rounded shapes, therefore, the brand's models are very popular with parents and children. The advantages also include a frame made of environmentally friendly pine and the included pillows that resemble candy in their design. The transformation mechanism is simple and reliable, therefore the child will be able to unfold the sofa on their own without the help of adults.

This manufacturer produces sofas for preschoolers. Sleep sofa equipped high side and upholstered with a soft textile fabric, the mattress is soft... For the convenience of storing bedding, there are lockers below, and on the sides you can always arrange shelves for the child's personal belongings.

Also very popular are models of the companies "MIA" and IKEA.

The choice of a sofa sofa for a child directly depends on the age of the child. So, for children under 3 years old, a sofa must be safe, soft, made from environmentally friendly materials.

Requirements change with age. For older children, you need to pay attention to many other factors, for example, compactness. Children's room usually has a small footage, so sofas should not take up much space when folded. The optimal dimensions are 45x120x190 cm.

It is better to give preference to models. with drawerswhere the child will clean the bedding. Thus, you will keep the bedding hygienic, and at the same time teach your child to order and self-discipline.

For children, a mattress is of particular importance - it must be orthopedic... Only in this case, during sleep, the child's body will take a physiologically correct position, otherwise there is a high risk of curvature of the spine and even the development of scoliosis.

The folding transformation mechanism should be extremely simple, with a minimum of elements and details. Be sure to ask the seller to demonstrate his work - you must personally appreciate the ease of folding the sofa and the smoothness of the berth formed... If you notice that individual pillows are skewed in height, then it is better to refuse such a purchase.

And, of course, do not forget to test the proposed model for comfort in a sitting and lying position.

A children's sofa can be not only a sleeping place, but also a stylish piece of furniture for a child's room.It is very important that its design is in harmony with the size and shade of the entire interior, and also matches the character and temperament of the baby.

The choice of a sofa in the shape of the hero of your favorite book or cartoon will be appropriate for both a boy and a girl.

A safe bet for a boy's room is a sofa in the form of a boat and a typewriter.

For the girl, they select options for a folding sofa in the form of a palace, a house or a carriage for a beloved princess.

The color scheme of the ottoman can be very different: for boys they choose blue and pistachio options, for girls - pink, pastel or lilac.

Black models of upholstered furniture will be more appropriate in the room of a modern teenager, especially if they correspond to his interests.

For information on how to choose a sofa for a children's room, see the next video.