Folding sofas without armrests: types, sizes and selection

It is difficult to imagine a living room without upholstered furniture, in everyday life it is in demand every day. When the need to purchase a sofa comes, you are faced with a large selection of models and do not understand where the only one, comfortable and beautiful, which will make the atmosphere cozy and become a favorite resting place.

In this article, we'll talk about sofas without armrests. Having learned more about them, you can understand that in some situations you need just such a product.

A feature of sofas without armrests is their laconicism and capacity. At first glance, it seems that the model is not complete, but in fact it is rational and there is nothing superfluous in it. Such products will be appreciated by the owners of small apartments, in which every centimeter matters.

Models without armrests are often called "Sleeper", which means sleeping in English. They are really ideal for sleeping, when unfolded they have a full sleeping place. To get up, a person lying against the wall does not have to step over the handrail.

There are other advantages to sofas without armrests.

• The products are compact. Lush armrests in small rooms overload the space and take away precious centimeters.
• Models without handrails have additional usable space and can accommodate several more people.
• They are ergonomic. The absence of unnecessary protruding elements will be appreciated by mothers with small children.
• Sleepers are more durable, since the armrests are the first to rub and deteriorate near upholstered furniture.
• Such sofas are cheaper, the manufacturer does not include in the cost of the product payment for materials and work spent on handrails.
• Such products have a modern stylish appearance and are perfect for urban areas (minimalism, loft, hi-tech).
• A large assortment will not make it difficult to make the right choice.

Some people think that sofas without armrests are simple and monotonous. In fact, they have so many species that it is difficult to classify them. At the location, they can be straight and angular. In shape - rectangular, U-shaped, L-shaped, radius. They can be distinguished by color, style, method of transformation.

Structurally, sofas are divided as follows.

They have a straight frame line and are installed against the wall. These include sleepers, which do not take up much space, but when unfolded are a full-fledged comfortable bed.

They resemble the letter "G" in shape, contain different sizes, occupy a free corner in the room. When unfolded, these sofas become very spacious and able to accommodate the whole family.

Island furniture has the same upholstery on all sides, thanks to which it is displayed in the center of the room. Sofas can be of any shape and size, as well as transform in any way.

Models consist of separate sections, which are arranged in different ways according to the type of constructor. Large parts of modular products can have folding mechanisms, but more often the sofa is transformed due to attached elements.

Sofas without armrests can be classified according to the transformation method.

To transform, you should make a certain effort, raise and fold the back back. We inherited the mechanism from the Soviet past. Such sofas must be slightly away from the wall for the folding system to work. They will not give a full-fledged berth, maximum one and a half.

An improved model of the book, even a child can handle it. You need to pull the seat towards you, and the back will take the formed niche by itself. The sleeper is formed almost seamless.

The sofa is transformed very simply, you just have to pull it towards you, and it will expand into a three-section bed. The folding beds are endowed with a fragile mechanism and are not intended for daily use, but as an option for a late guest they can come in handy.

The sleeping place literally "steps" out of the sofa, making only two movements. However, it does not scratch the floor and does not require wall space.

A small French sofa moves apart in two steps: the first click is a click, the second is a blot, and a spacious sleeping place is formed.

The model is transformed forward, this should be taken into account when choosing a spacious place for it. To unfold the structure, you need to raise the seat and pull it towards you.

The furniture industry produces sofas of different sizes, before making a purchase, you need to measure the space in the room allocated for upholstered furniture and select a model in accordance with the parameters. It is more difficult to choose a product for a room with small dimensions. Large sofas are contraindicated for them. Even if there is enough space, the volumetric model visually conceals the space. A product without handrails outperforms its counterpart. With the same parameters, it looks sleeker and has a larger usable area.

The optimal size of the folded model is 1800x900 mm. Mini sofas can have a length of 120-130 cm and a depth of 100 cm.Medium-sized products are produced with a length of 140-150 cm and a depth of 110 cm.

In the Russian market, in addition to domestic manufacturers, you can find products of firms from near and far abroad. The following companies producing upholstered furniture, including sofas without armrests, have gained great popularity.

• Rival... The Russian company produces a wide range of sofas. They complete their products with removable covers, which allows families with children and animals to extend the service life of the product.

• "Shatura-Furniture"... The Russian supplier of upholstered furniture presents models of sofas without armrests for apartments, private houses and offices. Their products can be found in IKEA stores.

• "Pinskdrev"... Sofas made in Belarus are in great demand in our markets. A large assortment of products wins over, from budget models to expensive elite ones.

• "Lagoon"... The Belarusian supplier has established itself as a manufacturer of reliable and high-quality products.

• Alberta salotti... An Italian company known in 75 countries of the world. It produces luxury handicrafts, as well as modern, reliable and effective sofas.

• Alchymia... Aristocratic simplicity and unique luxury are combined in luxury Italian furniture.

• Bruehl... The German company produces convertible sofas in several design directions.

• Thielemeyer... Fine woods are used in the production of exquisite German sofas. The products are distinguished by their unusual shapes and variety of colors.

When choosing a sofa model, one should take into account the possibilities of the room and the environment, so as not to introduce disharmony into the interior. It is necessary to pay attention to the folding mechanism, it should be light and simple, then there will be nothing to break in it. In addition, you need to take into account the side of the transformation (forward, sideways), the availability of free space will become an important criterion in choosing a folding mechanism. There are nuances worth paying attention to. For example, an expensive floor covering can damage the rollers, in which case it is better to choose a gentle pantograph mechanism.

When buying, it is important to pay attention to the sleeping place. If the sofa is being considered for everyday use for sleeping, it is better to purchase a product with orthopedic properties, for example, with latex filling or with wooden slats. You can take a closer look at the sofa with the accordion mechanism, the thickness of its mattress is at least 20 cm.

When choosing a sofa, you should not ignore the models without handrails, they are elegant, compact and roomy, they can decorate any modern interior.

An overview of the sofa without armrests is presented below.