Sofas with a left corner: features, types and choices

Sofas have long and firmly entered our life. It is impossible to imagine a modern apartment without this basic household item. In offices, reception rooms and executive offices, one cannot do without comfortable upholstered furniture.

Today in furniture showrooms you can see a huge number of corner sofas. In our article we will talk about their features, analyze the pros and cons of corner models, make a small overview of transformation mechanisms and discuss in more detail the nuances of choice.

The main feature of corner sofa models is their ability to fill an empty corner of the room ergonomically. Depending on the design, they can be with a right or left corner, as well as universal, modular and U-shaped.

The benefits include:

• the ability to use the space as efficiently as possible;
• the ability to turn such a sofa into a bed;
• in the case of a modular device, it is easy to swap elements at your discretion;
• some models are equipped with countertops, shelves, minibars and others.

Among the disadvantages are high cost. And also these models are quite massive and require free space.

Depending on which room this or that model is intended for, corner sofas are divided into two large groups: for the office and for the home.

Home furnishings, in turn, are subdivided into subgroups:

• for bedroom - they are necessarily equipped with a folding mechanism, the upholstery is made in soothing colors;
• for the nursery - are distinguished by their compact dimensions, bright colors and the absence of hard corners;
• for living room - are characterized by greater representativeness, and also provide for the possibility of conversion into a place for sleeping;
• for kitchen - the advantage of the models are spacious boxes for storing household utensils, located under the folding seats.

Depending on the design, corner sofas are:

• monolithic - all their parts are securely fastened together;
• modular - consist of separate elements that can be rearranged in any order, changing the side of the corner as you wish, removing or installing armrests.

Of great importance in the matter of choosing a sofa is the type of mechanism for its transformation.

A number of devices are considered the most well-known and reliable mechanisms.

• "Dolphin" - a common mechanism in corner models. A spacious and comfortable bed for a night's sleep is formed.
• "Accordion" - an equally well-known type of folding mechanism. A smooth and useful bed for sleeping is obtained without any joints and joints.
• "Eurobook" Is a very popular and reliable transformation mechanism. The seat slides forward, the back is lowered - a spacious sleeping bed is ready.
• Tick-tock - improved "Eurobook". The movement is carried out using a lifting device, due to which it is possible to avoid scratching the parquet or linoleum.
• "Puma" - the smooth operation of the mechanism makes the process of turning a corner sofa into a full-fledged bed very quick and easy.
• "French and American clamshells" - the berth is formed by unrolling the movable part hidden under the seat.

In order to choose the right model that meets your requirements, you must first measure the parameters of the room, as well as determine the angle of such a sofa.

As already stated, corner sofas can be with a right or left corner, as well as universal, that is, those whose design provides for the ability to swap the corner part.

The durability of a thing is influenced by the quality of the material from which it was made.

• The best material for the frame is wood. These sofas are the most durable and environmentally friendly.
• Metal is considered a good material, but these sofas are rather bulky.
• Chipboard is a short-lived and unhelpful, but cheap material.

A very important indicator of the quality of a sofa is the material of its filler.

• The best filler for sofas is independent spring blocks, with excellent orthopedic properties.
• Polyurethane foam is also considered a good filler. It has sufficient rigidity and will help those who already have back problems.
• Foam rubber and synthetic winterizer quickly lose their shape, moreover, they are not environmentally friendly materials. They are used to fill mattresses in cheap furniture options.

The upholstery material should also be chosen carefully. Upholstery material can be leather or fabric: the first option is used for premium models, the second is more democratic.

Among the variety of upholstery fabrics stand out:

• velours;
• flock;
• matting;
• chenille;
• tapestry;
• jacquard.

The upholstery fabric should be durable, everyone chooses the color of the fabric, based on their taste and the basic tone of the interior of the room.

An important indicator of the quality of a sofa is the trouble-free operation of its transformation mechanism. Be sure to check the product before buying, unfold and fold it several times. If the mechanism works smoothly and without jamming, everything is in order, but with the slightest doubt, it is better to find another option for yourself.

Consider some beautiful examples of corner sofas in the interior:

• left-hand corner sofa in the interior of the living room;

• modular U-shaped corner sofa;

• equilateral kitchen corner sofa;

• right-sided corner sofa with an ottoman in the interior of the nursery;

• right-sided corner sofa in the bedroom interior;

• corner leather sofa in the interior of the office.

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