How to choose a sofa-book with armrests?
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The sofa is a special piece of furniture, as it allows you to fill the interior of the room with an atmosphere of comfort and home warmth. Today, the most popular are practical and stylish sofas with armrests, equipped with a folding book mechanism. These products are presented on the market with a huge selection of models, each of which differs in shape, design, type of construction and material of manufacture.
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Varieties of sofas
The fold-out sofa is a versatile design designed for comfortable rest in a sitting and lying position. All sofa beds with a similar transformation mechanism can be produced in different sizes, which are determined by the number of seats. There are two-, three- and four-seat designs. Typically, manufacturers produce products of the following dimensions:
- width - from 180 to 260 cm;
- depth - from 80 to 130 cm;
- height - from 80 to 105 cm.
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Sofas also differ in shape, they can be straight or angular.
A straight sofa bed is ideal for arranging rooms of any size, it is recommended to choose a corner sofa for small rooms, as it takes up little space when unfolded.
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Materials and colors
Sofas with a folding mechanism "book" can be made of various materials, each of which has certain performance characteristics. So, for example, the frame, which is the supporting part of upholstered furniture, is mainly made hardwood and softwood... More budget material is considered Chipboard, however, it should be borne in mind that this material has a short service life.
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As for the additional equipment, the structures, depending on the model, are made with wooden, metal or soft armrests. For spacious rooms, it is recommended to purchase large sofas with wide armrests, and for small rooms it is best to choose models with narrow or folding armrests. They are compact and allow you to organize a more spacious sleeping place.
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Book sofas differ among themselves not only in the material of manufacture, but also in design. Furniture is presented on the market in a huge variety of color palettes, so it is easy to choose it for any interior.
As a rule, sofas with armrests in gray, black or white are chosen for halls. If the room is decorated in a classic style, then models in gold, blue or beige would be an excellent choice; sofas in brighter colors are suitable for high-tech and techno styles.
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Armrests
Book sofas with armrests are considered more practical than standard models without them, since this element makes the furniture comfortable. Most often, manufacturers produce designs with wooden armrests. without upholstery or with soft, made on the basis of foam rubber. The first option is very popular, as it is resistant to mechanical damage and easy to clean.
Sofas with soft armrests, as a rule, are purchased for bedrooms and children's rooms, as they are safer to use.
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Upholstery
For the exterior design of sofas, various upholstery materials can be used. In order for the furniture to serve reliably for a long time, experts recommend giving preference to wear-resistant fabrics:
- jacquard;
- velours;
- flock;
- chenille.
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Looks gorgeous in a modern interior and eco-leather.
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Manufacturers
Today, the furniture market is represented by a huge assortment of book sofas from various manufacturers, which produce both luxury and budget models. Russian factories received good reviews Rival and Mebel-Holding, their products are of high quality and modern design. Belarusian manufacturers have also proven themselves well. Laguna, Black Red White and Kondor. Their sofas are made exclusively from natural material, they serve for a long time, but they are quite expensive.
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Selection Tips
Before you buy a sofa-book with armrests, it is important to pay attention not only to its appearance and price, but also to its quality. The size of the structure should correspond to the space in the room where it is planned to be installed, and the colors should be harmoniously combined with other decor items and wall decoration.
Experts recommend giving preference to models equipped with such additional elements as linen drawers and folding tables - they make furniture more functional and comfortable.
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Beautiful examples
- To create a modern interior in the living room, it is recommended to choose a straight sofa-book with armrests and a beige embossed back. A small coffee table with a square top can be placed next to it.
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- In a narrow small room, a light gray corner sofa will help to revitalize the situation; it will look great against the background of white walls.
To eliminate monotony in the interior, the furniture can be supplemented with pillows with plant motifs.
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- For those who love bright colors, you should choose blue or red sofa-books of an unusual shape with wooden armrests for the interior of the rooms. They will go well with other pieces of wood furniture and give the design a special chic.
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An overview of the "Classic" sofa-book with armrests awaits you further.