Sofas without armrests: varieties and tips for choosing

A room without a sofa can hardly be called a living room. The question arises: "Where to put the guests?" And the owners periodically need rest, which will provide a beautiful comfortable sofa. Upholstered furniture is an integral part of the interior of the hall and, perhaps, the most demanded one. You can find a great variety of models on sale, but the article will focus on products without armrests.

At first glance, a sofa without armrests seems too laconic or unfinished. Users of small-sized apartments will be able to evaluate it, where every centimeter of usable area is taken into account. At this important point, it is worth starting to consider the benefits.

1. The absence of armrests makes the sofa compact, but at the same time more spacious; a couple more people can sit on it than on a familiar product of the same size.
2. Successfully replaces a full double bed. The person lying against the wall does not need to step over the railing to stand.
3. Covering such a model is as easy as shelling pears.
4. Sofas without handrails are much more durable, since the product begins to rub and age from the armrests.
5. For families with small children, ergonomic designs will reduce the risk of injury.
6. The product will cost less, since the manufacturers had to spend less on it.
7. Laconic sofas are ideal for modern urbanistic styles that avoid excesses: minimalism, loft, hi-tech.
8. On the furniture market, you can find a large assortment of similar products and choose for every taste.

Since sofas without armrests have a lot of advantages and the demand for them is stable, the industry has organized the production of a large assortment of models of different types. They differ from each other in shape, folding mechanisms, purpose, color and style. The sofas are structurally divided into five groups.

The most common rectilinear sofa is called a slipper. When folded, the product seems small and can decorate any small-sized space, but as soon as it is expanded, a full-fledged sleeping place appears in the room.

If this type of sofa is installed in a corner, it does not take up much space. But, unfolding, it turns out a large bed for sleeping, capable of accepting the whole family. The design is endowed with a bedding box.

Solid construction, with the help of soft blocks, it is built in the shape of the letter "P". It is designed for a large room, which looks equally good both in the corner and in the center of the room, organizing a recreation area.

Some people think that such a sofa should resemble an island in shape or stand alone in the center of the room. The second option is closer to the truth. Island models have the same upholstery on all sides, whatever their shape, they can be positioned anywhere in space.

The variety of types of upholstered furniture includes modular models. They are comfortable and unique in that they can be disassembled from one large U-shaped sofa into a certain number of functional elements. Modules can be small sofas, soft cubes, poufs and even conventional tables.

Round sofas are beautiful and unusual; they support bay window interiors well. But their functional convenience is debatable.

Most sofas have a transformation function, that is, with a movement of the hand, they turn into a double bed. They are diverse, and in order not to be mistaken with the choice, you need to consider where the berth will be put forward.

Some types of sofas cannot be placed close to the wall: when unfolding, they require a certain amount of space, otherwise they will scratch the wall. To understand the choice, you should familiarize yourself with all types of transformation and choose the most acceptable option for yourself.

The book is an improved mechanism of still Soviet sofas. To unfold it, you need to fold the back back. These models have a large loading box. To transform a structure, you need to make a certain effort. The product must not be pushed close to the wall - a small gap is required, otherwise it will not work out.

The mechanism was invented by the French, and got its name for the sounds made during folding, similar to the "click-gag". The backrest is made of wood and the steel frame under the seat is connected by a special mechanism. To unfold the sofa, you need to slightly raise the seat, while the back will be lowered until it completely takes up space above the linen drawer. During the transformation, the angle between the seat and backrest gradually increases, and as a result, both elements fit into a plane. In addition to the sitting and lying position, the sofa has a third state - half-sitting, intended for relaxed relaxation.

Even a child can unfold a sofa with an accordion mechanism, you just need to raise the seat and pull it towards you until the structure is fully disclosed. To assemble the model, the reverse action should be performed, and the seat will immediately snap into place, and the back will rise and take its usual position. To turn the sofa into a bed, you will need a lot of free space in front of the structure, where the transformation will take place. The frames are endowed with metal and wooden profiles, the seat with lamellas is orthopedic.

Roll-out sofas are easy to transform, they are reliable and recommended for daily use. Straight models roll out on casters and unfold on brackets in front of them. In corner products, the larger part is roll-out, and the smaller one contains the linen drawer. When extended, a spacious sleeping place is formed.

In the process of transformation, the model resembles the shape of a dolphin during a jump, hence the name. The mechanism is considered simple and reliable, the moving parts move on rollers, you don't have to move them away from the wall. They are used for folding out corner sofas, but they are often installed on straight models.

Thanks to the "pantograph" mechanism, the berth does not leave, but literally steps forward, for which it received the second name "tick-tock". In just two steps, the sofa unfolds without compromising the flooring and does not require extra inches between the wall and the cabinet. In appearance, the model is neat, compact, with rounded soft corners, it easily fits into small rooms. But expanding it, a wide and comfortable sleeping place is revealed.

Before choosing a sofa, you need to assess the possibilities of the room. Large tall models are contraindicated for a small space, even if there is a place for them. You can choose a small, even narrow sofa, but at the moment of transformation it will turn into a two-seater.

The optimal length of the product is 170-180 cm, the width for the back and seat is 80-90 cm, such a model when unfolded will have a width of 160-180 cm, which is quite enough for two people to sleep comfortably.

The maximum length of the structure is marked with dimensions of 190-195 cm, and the folded width is 100-110-120 cm. There are also mini sofas for small rooms, they do not exceed 140 cm in length.

The upholstery material will guarantee the reliability and durability of the product itself. There are fabrics that can repel water and dirt. There are tactilely pleasant fabrics or especially durable ones, from which even the most active cats will not be able to pull threads, and it is not easy for dogs to gnaw them. Everyone can choose the upholstery, taking into account the tasks.

For sofas, natural leather, modern breathable eco-leather and leatherette are used. Such models can have a surface of different colors, there are even patterns. It is better to choose overhead fragmentary covers for products or completely abandon them, since it makes no sense to cover the skin, which gives a presentable appearance to the interior. But the surface will require special care.

Lightweight and durable material with amazing texture and beautiful patterns. The basis was formed by the interlacing of different threads: silk, wool, synthetics, cotton and flax. The sofa in his design has an attractive shine, which can be played up by the presence of matte plain pillows alternating with pillows in jacquard fabric covers.

The material is very pleasant to the touch, it is often confused with velvet, but its pile is shorter and it costs less than the famous analogue. The fabric is based on synthetic threads with the addition of wool and cotton. The product is easy to clean and is considered absolutely harmless.

When choosing a sofa, first of all, the surrounding space is taken into account, it determines the size of the model. They also pay attention to the situation, the product should be in harmony with it, and therefore match in style.

As for the folding mechanisms, there are quite a few of them, and in order not to make a mistake with the choice, it is better to familiarize yourself in advance. Considering the options for transformation, you need to choose a model that would not be interfered with by the surrounding walls and objects. For example, if the sofa is clamped by furniture on both sides, then the berth should move forward.

Having an expensive floor covering, you should not choose sliding systems on rollers, it is better to turn to a more gentle mechanism - "pantograph". For whom the presence of a gap between the sofa and the wall is unacceptable, should abandon the "book" in favor of a retractable transformation.

When buying, you should pay attention to the sleeping place. Not every mechanism can become a "carrier" of a real comfortable mattress. In this case, it is worth taking a closer look at the "accordion" model, in which the thickness of the soft surface is at least 20 cm. The filling is also important for a comfortable sleep, in which case a foam filling or a latex filling with a spring block is convenient. It is not bad if the mattress is placed on wooden slats.

The beauty of modern sofas is beyond doubt, you can be convinced of this, after looking at examples of these products:

• a set of sofas without armrests with drawers in combination with cabinet furniture in the interior of a children's room;

• modern unusual model in a minimalist interior;

• children's playroom with frameless sofas;

• spring two-tone model "Dune" with a simple but stylish design.

The sofa without armrests has a striking modern look, and as a bonus, there are additional seats that are taken away by the handrails.

For an overview of the sofa without armrests, see the following video.