Canapé sofas: what are they and what are they?
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By choosing the right furniture, you can create a stylish interior even in rooms with limited space. To do this, it is recommended to choose a sofa canapes, which will simultaneously save usable floor space and become a bright accent in the design. Today, furniture of this type is made from various materials, so each model is characterized by its own shape, size and design.
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What it is?
The canapé sofa is a small sofa with a soft seat and a high back. Its design can have either one or two armrests. The main feature of such furniture is its originality - it fits perfectly into rooms of any design, giving them color. Such models are used not only for interior decoration, there are products with the ability to transform into a bed.
As for the folding mechanisms, they can be different. Most often, manufacturers produce sofas that move along, less often across, or without a folding function. Those models that extend in length are usually purchased for growth for children. Canapes, like any other type of furniture, are made in different styles, they can differ in the materials of the upholstery, frame and type of construction. Usually, pine, oak, chipboard are used for the production of such mini-sofas, and jacquard, natural leather or suede can be chosen as the material for the upholstery.
The main advantage of canapé sofas is that they are multifunctional and suitable for arranging any room. In addition, most models are equipped with a compartment for storing various items, and they also make it easy to create an extra bed.
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If you place such a model in a nursery, you can decorate the environment in an original way and significantly save square meters, leaving room for games and study. In the kitchen, the sofa canapes will become the favorite corner for all family members to relax.
What are they?
The modern furniture market is represented by a huge assortment of canapé sofas, which are divided into two groups: elite (differ in the style of the 19th century, they are characterized by elegance), models for everyday use (have a beautiful look and functionality). In addition, each mini-sofa can differ in color, material of manufacture and texture of the upholstery. To give the canapes more originality, designers use pillows of various shapes and colors to decorate.
Products for everyday use, as a rule, are equipped with a semi-rigid backrest, one comfortable armrest and a soft seat. Models with two armrests look gorgeous, one of which is located much lower than the second. Often the armrests are replaced with soft bolsters, which are fixed to the structure using special Velcro strips. For small rooms, designers recommend purchasing a corner folding sofa, and if the room is narrow, then a shortened version of the canapes can be placed in it.
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Models designed for children deserve special attention. They give the room a special atmosphere of comfort and take up a minimum of space. Such products are created exclusively from natural raw materials that are safe to use. The designs of children's canapes have a retractable mechanism that ensures transformation; their choice must be taken seriously. The sofa should easily and quickly turn into a comfortable bed, be soft and not have sharp corners.
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Dimensions (edit)
Size plays a huge role in choosing a particular model of a mini-sofa. As a standard, manufacturers produce products with a depth of 50 to 75 cm and a width of 100 to 140 cm. If you wish, you can order individual production of sofas, indicating their sizes, but they are much more expensive.
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Examples in the interior
The canapé sofa is considered one of the most original types of upholstered furniture, with which you can create stunning designs. Moreover, such models can be used in the design of both spacious and small rooms. Consider popular interior ideas with mini sofas.
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Children
In rooms with limited space, it is quite difficult to simultaneously organize a place for rest and sleep. The way out in this situation will be the use of a children's couch with a transformation mechanism. For a children's room, it is best to choose furniture in bright colors.
For example, little princesses will love sofas in pale pink shades, decorated with round cushions. They will perfectly match the interior with snow-white curtains and a dressing table.
For boys, it is best to purchase products in green, brown and blue shades. The main thing is that they look good against the background of wall decoration. An excellent choice when arranging a little gentleman's room would be a canapé in the form of a pirate ship or a racing car.
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Next to it, you can place both a computer desk and a locker for clothes. It is important that all pieces of furniture belong to the same color palette.
Classic living room
A mini-sofa in dark shades (gray, brown, burgundy) will look gorgeous in spacious rooms. It is best to place it along one of the free walls, the decoration of which should be done in light green, cream or beige. Sharp color transitions in the interior must not be allowed.
The right decision would be to buy a canapé, in which the back, seat and armrests are made in the same tone, and the soft pillows are in lighter shades. As for the shapes, it is advisable to choose furniture with straight lines for the living room.
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Modern living room
A minimum of furniture should be present in its design, so the installation of a corner model in a beige shade would be an excellent solution. In another corner of the room, you can place several soft armchairs and a coffee table. For upholstery, you need to choose natural fabrics with colorful patterns and various textures.
In order for the mini-sofa to elegantly fit into the overall interior of the room, in which the flooring is represented by a laminate, it is necessary to give preference to models made of rose and palm wood. Thin carving will give the sofa a special charm and make it the main decorative item.
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Bedroom
In this room, the design should to be distinguished by special tenderness and to have an atmosphere conducive to relaxation and rest. In this case, a shortened version of the canapé sofa will help to perfectly complement the interior. It must be installed in a niche and covered with delicate curtains. Thanks to this solution, you will get an excellent privacy zone.
Additionally, the sofa can be decorated with pillows, and tall candlesticks can be placed on its sides.
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For information on how to choose the right sofa, see the next video.