High-tech sofas: features of selection and placement

High-tech interior was born relatively recently - in the 70s of the 20th century, having made a sharp leap in the field of furnishing rooms, today it has become even more popular. Sofas of this direction are especially appreciated now. Since their inception, they have slightly changed in design, and materials of the best quality have been used in their manufacture.

Read everything about their characteristic features, as well as the intricacies of choosing among the variety of models, in this article.

At first glance, the features of a high-tech sofa are only in their inherent special design, but this is not entirely true. The main feature of these sofas is their "lightness" and lack of clutter. Such sofas can include several different elements in the form of geometric shapes. They remind us of the style of cubism or minimalism, but still they are not. The most common shape for these sofas is a rectangle or square.

High-tech style upholstered furniture can be recognized by the following characteristic features: low seating position, well-defined lines, noticeable angles, play of matte and smooth shades, straight backs, wide and almost flat armrests, as well as some rigor, associated with office spaces with a limited number of colors (most often only two colors). The main task of these colors is the play of light and shadows on plain or chrome furniture surfaces.

As paradoxical as it is, despite its simplicity, such furniture is original. She will bring simplicity to the interior of the room (the absence of prints, as well as unnecessary decor), as well as a large number of regular geometric shapes and outlines. The main task of such an interior is to create the feeling of a large space in the room. Due to the similarity of forms, such furniture is perfectly combined with other interior details made in a geometric style.

In addition to all of the above, such sofas can also be equipped with various additional elements, which are a sound system, additional shelves, drawers, a minibar, and even aquariums.

As a rule, another task of furniture in this style is to divide the room into certain zones. That is why hi-tech sofas fit perfectly into large rooms or studio apartments. However, despite this, such models are quite often appropriate in small rooms. One of the good solutions for the latter is a corner sofa.

By their structure, these sofas can be divided into six varieties.

• Classical. The model is a regular long one-sided sofa. A variant with two or more modules can be considered long (conditionally).

• The aforementioned corner sofa. Furniture can be positioned even in very small kitchens.

• Semicircular model... It may not fit every interior, as it requires a lot of space.

• U-shaped models... They are not only classics, but also one of the most popular options for styles of all directions.

• Recliner. When reclining the backrest, such a sofa folds out into a couch. Most often, it is they who are produced and sold already with a built-in massager and a remote control.

• Built in... A high-tech sofa, like no other furniture, can look great when embedded in the wall or in the floor. It can blend into a wall, floor, or other furniture such as a coffee table.

The modern market offers many other types of sofas in all directions.

Often the material for the upholstery is leather or its artificial analogue. It is this material of a solid color that can give the furniture its characteristic laconicism. If it is a fabric, then usually it differs either by a noticeable rough structure, or, conversely, by a too smooth surface.

The filler is important for these sofas. It should not lose its shape even after a long service life. Most often, dense holofiber or any other not quite dense material, but with strong spring blocks, is used as such a filler.

If you are more scrupulous about the choice of filler, then they will suit you latex or spring blocks. Their peculiarity lies in the fact that they are orthopedic and can not only improve sleep, but also give the body the correct position during rest.

Summing up a small summary, we can say that high-tech sofas, like no other furniture, most of all combine completely different and even "contradictory" materials of manufacture.

It should be noted right away that, as a rule, such sofas are distinguished by an extremely small number of patterns, as well as shiny elements in their design. Such samples practically exclude any color of wood or its imitation.

Most of the shades are available in various metal colors. This is especially pronounced in the manufacture of the frame - it is most often completely represented by metallic or silver shades. However, despite the fact that most of the models are restrained shades, now (albeit not so often) you can find options designed in this style, in all colors.Some models can be equipped with lamps that give the furniture different colors. The main colors are gray and all its tones, white, black, silver.

Before purchasing such furniture, you need to understand in advance for yourself, for what purposes the sofa will be used... The size and appearance may depend on whether you will later use it to meet with friends or purchase it for your own relaxation after a long day at work. After that, you need to choose the color of the upholstery, decide on the dimensions more specifically and the filler. For example, for large rooms, U-shaped models or even semicircular ones, or even round ones, are chosen. For little ones - regular (classic) or corner ones. The latter are also more suitable for bedrooms or children's rooms.

Another important factor when choosing a sofa is comfort. You should love the design of the furniture and also feel good to sit and lie on. An overly extravagant model is also not a good choice - it can quickly get bored. In addition, the fashion of hi-tech sofas is too changeable.

For owners of furniture in this style, there are often cases when it is purchased modular sofa. Its convenience lies in the fact that it consists of several elements that can be shifted at will in different "compositions".

Another popular solution to this day can be sofa bed.

In terms of upholstery, it is better to choose the model that will be the easiest to care for later.

Despite its visual simplicity, most of these furniture are sold at a high price.

The purpose of placing a high-tech sofa in the room is to in giving the room special comfort, coziness and convenience. They should be the main criteria when buying a sofa.

The following is a video review of a high-tech sofa.