Sofas for a summer residence: types and interesting examples in the interior
The dacha is a favorite vacation spot for city dwellers. They are trying to improve the country house, and the indispensable helpers in the arrangement of the summer cottage are sofas, which can be made of pine wood, corner, wicker, plastic, located not only indoors, but also on summer grounds. Given this feature of country furniture, experts recommend paying special attention to its choice, since during operation it will be exposed to temperature fluctuations, ultraviolet radiation and moisture.
Peculiarities
A sofa for a summer residence is an indispensable attribute of any room, the convenience and comfort of being in the fresh air depends on the model, design and quality. Distinctive features of this furniture:
- convenience;
- comfort;
- practicality;
- reliability;
- ergonomics.
For the arrangement of a country house, you can use both old and new furniture. Depending on the location, sofas are garden and home. This feature affects not only the appearance of sofas and design, but also the material of manufacture and upholstery. Any type of product can be adapted as a home sofa, but garden furniture should have the following characteristics:
- mobility;
- removable soft parts;
- light weight;
- resistance to external factors;
- the presence of legs.
Species overview
The increased demand for interior items for a country house has provoked the emergence of a wide range of models. In terms of shape, all models are divided into two types - straight and angular. Straight products are simple in design and come in a variety of shapes, designs and sizes.
Corner sofas allow the most efficient use of the usable area of the territory, make it possible to accommodate a large number of seats.
In specialized stores, you can see various types of country sofas.
- Stationary - the classic version, which has a simple design and can stand both on legs and on wheels. Classic sofas can be either folding or folding.
- Sofa bench - a street version that has a simple design and can be made from scrap materials.
- Wicker - modern sofas designed for both outdoor and indoor use. Distinctive features - lightness, stylish appearance.
- Sofa swing - a popular type of country furniture, which has special protection from rain and sun, can be folding or stationary.
A characteristic feature is fixation to the fulcrum with special ropes or chains.
The length of the sofa depends on the individual parameters of a particular model. Basis - metal frame, upholstery - waterproof cotton fabric.
- Hammock sofa - an unusual, but very popular design, which has a wide design range and can be mounted both between trees and on special supports. Basis - burlap, polyester, cotton.
Materials (edit)
Depending on the style of the room and the functional purpose, country sofas can be made of various materials.
Wood
The most common material from which you can make your own outdoor furniture. In order for wooden structures to have a long period of operation, they must be treated with special protective compounds and meet the following requirements:
- resistance to atmospheric fluctuations;
- resistance to low temperatures;
- the presence of a moisture resistant layer;
- structures can be made of wooden pallets, and expensive models are made of pine, which is environmentally friendly, reliable, durable, durable and beautiful in appearance.
Plastic
Plastic (artificial rattan) is a versatile material that is distinguished by its lightness and unpretentiousness. In specialized furniture stores, you can see a wide range of plastic sofas that differ in design and color. Advantages - ease of maintenance and operation, resistance to moisture and ultraviolet radiation, durability, mobility, low weight.
Wicker
For many years, rattan wicker products have been in high demand, which can be installed both in open areas and on closed terraces. The main distinguishing features are convenience and lightness. For a more comfortable stay, designers recommend using special soft pillows, which will not only help the body to take a comfortable position, but also aesthetically decorate the furniture.
Metal
A durable and reliable material from which metal frames are made and coated with a special polymer protective compound. A special processed fabric is used as upholstery.
Advantages - durability, reliability and strength.
Combined
To give the product an aesthetic and stylish appearance, many manufacturers use several materials at the same time in the process of making their models. In combined designs wood, metal and plastic can be used at the same time.
Design options
A country sofa is an important element of a country house, which can be either an independent object or part of a furniture composition. To create a cozy and comfortable environment, designers recommend choosing upholstered furniture taking into account the general style of the room.Since the dacha is a place of relaxation and enjoyment of nature, then it should be decorated in calm colors. The most popular stylistic directions provence, country and Japanese, also experts recommend using rustic and floral motives.
The permissible color range of country sofas is very extensive and depends on the taste preferences of the owners of the house. Furniture upholstery can be either pastel or bright shades, which must be softened by pillows of a calmer color scheme.
Particular attention should be paid to the design of your own furniture. For its harmonious combination with the general style, experts recommend not only painting, but also decorating pieces of furniture with decoupage, aging them, and applying floral and geometric ornaments.
How to choose?
In order for the purchased product to please the owners for a long time, experts recommend paying special attention to its choice. Country sofas must have the following characteristics:
- convenience;
- environmental Safety;
- practicality;
- dimensions;
- design.
Before buying the selected sofa, experts recommend that you definitely sit on it. If there is even minimal discomfort, it is better to refuse to purchase. Particular attention should be paid to the environmental safety of the product and the absence of a specific smell. An unpleasant aroma and lack of quality certificates are a sign of a poor-quality product.
Furniture for an open gazebo must be covered with special protective compounds, and all soft parts must be easily removed for cleaning and washing.
The appearance of the product directly depends on the material of the upholstery. Experts recommend choosing models from a semi-synthetic material that is easy to clean, does not fade and is resistant to mechanical damage.
The design of the sofa should correspond to the style of the room and not stand out in the interior. Of no less importance are the dimensions corresponding to the total area. Furniture should not be too large or small, or disproportionate.
Beautiful examples in the interior
A beautiful sofa swing will help you enjoy the beauty of nature on a warm summer day, where you can read books, watch your favorite movie, play and chat with friends.
A sofa made of wooden pallets can become not just an interior item, but also a real art object that can be decorated in any stylistic direction.
A wooden corner sofa made of rough unpainted boards, in combination with a small table, can be a decoration for any garden area, and soft pillows will not only make your stay comfortable, but also help to harmoniously fit it into the interior.
Rattan furniture will become a decoration of any personal plot and a favorite vacation spot for the whole family.
Interesting examples of a sofa in a kitchen interior are provided in the video below.