Sofas: models, dimensions and manufacturers

Sofas are a characteristic part of any solid interior, any well-furnished home. But it is important to consider when choosing not only your own taste, but also the features, dimensions of each model. In addition, it is useful to understand both with specific manufacturers and with the types of transformation mechanisms, upholstery.

Sofas stand out among all the furniture. You may not have cabinets or shelves, armchairs or even chairs. But a place to sit during the day and relax at night is a must. Sofas are very different in design and appearance. Only taking into account all the subtleties, you can understand what is required in a particular case.

• For convenience, multifunctional sofa beds stand out favorably.... They are great for small rooms where it is impossible to use other furniture. Such designs will surely appeal to both children and even teenagers.

• Various models of bench sofas deserve attention.... It is a versatile solution that can be a great addition to your regular bed. But sometimes a sofa-bench can be located both in the hall and in the guest area. The difference between the individual designs is that there is not a backrest or armrests everywhere.

• Lovers of practicality will surely like the compact chaise lounge more. Moreover, such a product meets all basic aesthetic requirements. Chaise lounges can have one or several seats.Among them there are stationary and transforming specimens. Of the more capital and solid structures, it is worth mentioning a radius sofa. The semicircular shape immediately makes the space more interesting. Such designs will be appreciated by people with creative inclinations and lovers of design experiments.

• In large living rooms, you can often see a large sofa with a chaise longue, that is, with a small auxiliary sofa. Such furniture is designed to fit two people as close as possible. This is a product for family leisure and for communication between two close friends. It is specially calculated in such a way that the atmosphere is created as comfortable and pleasant as possible.

• On the street (near the house or in the country), hanging sofas have been increasingly used lately. Often they make a kind of imitation of a swing for adults. Such a product immediately creates a romantic, cheerful mood. In the room, they usually try to fix it to the ceiling. But the appearance can also be varied for models without hanging (stationary) - in this case, they use backlighting.

Also more and more often choose recently furniture with an electric drive. It is much more pleasant than the traditional one and allows you to save a lot of effort and time.

The differences between the sofa models apply to this point as well. Lovers of the traditional approach and visual simplicity often prefer the "Eurobook". But even a simpler version - the usual "book" - also has hundreds of thousands of fans. The simpler the mechanism, the more reliable it is.

For comfort, quite a few experts praise devices such as "Recliner". Such mechanisms can be used separately for each part of the sofa. Recliners are sometimes equipped with an electric motor. In this case, their layout will take place at all without the expense of physical strength.

Sometimes they prefer roll-out versions. They also make life easier, but the wheels will inevitably break the floor. Also in demand clamshells of American, French, Belgian, Italian standards.

High sofas can often be seen in guest rooms. They allow you to place a maximum of useful things without occupying cabinets, shelves or bedside tables anywhere else. High altitude does not interfere with the use of a variety of transformation mechanisms or do without such mechanisms. Serial models, we note, rarely have a huge size. It is more typical of custom made products.

Height directly affects both comfort and safety.

Shallow straight sofas are quite popular. Usually they are made 60 cm deep or even less. You can find similar furniture with a variety of upholstery options, in any color. In many cases, however, a deep sofa is chosen. This decision is also quite justified, because a lot here depends purely on personal taste.

But sometimes you have to reluctantly choose not serious four-seater samples, but light short models. They are most suitable for studio apartments and similar housing. In the miniature segment, colors, geometric shapes and stylistic solutions are also very diverse.

As for the weight of the product, it is influenced not only by the dimensions, but also by the materials used.Of course, a sofa of 120 cm by 130 cm cannot weigh as much as a copy of 200x200 cm. It is these dimensions that are named for a reason - they correspond to the standard dimensional grid adopted in our country. In corner structures, the length of the longest part is usually from 1.3 to 1.5 m.The sleeping area varies from 1.4 to 2 m in both planes (160 by 200 models are considered the golden mean).

Sofas with a metal frame are popular. This solution guarantees optimum reliability and rigidity in all operating conditions. All other things being equal, it will be much more compact than frame elements made of pine timber. Since the product is created by welding or steel fasteners, there is no need to use glue.

The collapsible metal frame consists of single blocks connected by bolts. In this variant, no welding is required. If any part is broken, the elimination of the defect is quite possible and does not even take too long. True, sofas with a welded frame can save a significant amount of money.

Quite rare (and look unusual) sofas from a profile pipe. Like all-metal options, such furniture can successfully serve for several decades. You can even make such structures with your own hands, and this will be quite affordable for any experienced craftsman. The high-end metal profile is tough enough to be guaranteed to survive any household impact.

But if you evaluate the furniture not by technical, but by aesthetic parameters, a wicker sofa (including the option with wooden sides) will be much more attractive.

You can weave not only willow, but also exotic rattan. Wicker structures have the following characteristics:

• weigh relatively little;
• are distinguished by convenience and comfort;
• easily rearranged to other places;
• look natural;
• are appropriate not only in houses, but also on the street;
• cannot be used in baths and saunas (under the influence of water and high temperature, even the most reliable weaving is broken).

Other furniture of the same type can be used together with the wicker sofa.

The selection of upholstery material should be done as carefully and thoughtfully as possible. For this purpose, they sometimes use synthetic and natural leather. The second option is more expensive, but more consistent with the appearance of a respectable house, the owners of which are distinguished by excellent taste.

From a practical point of view, however, jacquard is better. It will not fade in the sun and is mechanically durable. The fabric weaved using the jacquard technique will last a long time.

It has a good service life and velveteen. In addition, it leaves a pleasant touch feeling.

Chenille resistant to dust, it is also praised for its softness and resistance to moisture. A lot of people try to use a cheap and practical flock, it is perfect for a home where there are many pets.

Even if the frame and upholstery fully satisfy the needs of consumers, an illiterate choice of filler may fail. They often try to use spring blocks, and then a choice must be made between dependent and independent execution. The first option is only suitable for occasionally used sofas.

All other things being equal, the higher their concentration per unit area, the more perfect the design is considered.

In second place in popularity is deservedly polyurethane foam. Foam material of synthetic origin has different stiffness.

but Cast polyurethane foam suffers from a so-called sintering effect. A strong thermal crust forms on its surface, which prevents normal air circulation. The so-called sandwiches, or block polyurethane foam, are devoid of this drawback. It allows you to vary both the stiffness and the height of the individual elements.

As for the foam rubber, it cannot be considered not only as an alternative to polyurethane foam, but, in general, as a serious filler.

Cheap sofas are often stuffed with padding polyester. Non-woven polyester fiber is inexpensive and has an elastic structure. Other options worth noting:

• periotecus;
• struttofiber;
• felt;
• holofiber.

One of the key design innovations of the late 2010s is the absolute dominance of the sofa. It is thought out as an exceptionally perfect product and becomes the semantic center of the composition.

Other important recommendations worth noting:

• rejection of pretentious armrests;
• minimization of insertions;
• rejection of the legs "like a flying saucer" or other unusual shapes.

There are a huge number of sofa design options. And among them there are the most unusual solutions. The record in terms of originality is set by the option "Lips" in the style of Dali. They are dedicated to a very specific person - the actress Mae West. But you should not chase too extravagant performances.

Youth sofas are often made in an attractive fusion style.

There are youth solutions of a calm and romantic, fun and intimidating kind - so that everyone will find exactly what they need.

For an older audience, a much better solution would be patchwork style... The essence of the style is very simple: it is patchwork. This approach is now gaining more and more noticeable popularity. Depending on the specific design, both elegance and simplicity of the interior can be emphasized.

Care should be taken when choosing boho style. It is bright, even too bright, and this can harm the overall composition, violate the requirements of the current design.

The selection of a cozy sofa for home and relaxation is possible under one main condition. It is imperative to take into account not only design, but also purely practical points. There should be a clear distinction between guest and sleep models. First, the room is carefully measured and the necessary passageways in the room are taken into account. Pay attention to the fact that some models are attached to the wall along, and others across.

Riveted mechanisms are more reliable and less noisy.

Sophisticated buyers look at details hidden from prying eyes and ask to demonstrate the mechanism. It is advisable to take into account the most recent reviews.

Judging by the latest information, Cilek products look nice and pleasant.But some users note the lack of reliability of such products. However, there are also reviews that speak of the ideal compliance of the product with all the necessary indicators. BRW Sofa supplies beautiful and solid products. Complaints about the flimsy design are very rare.

From among domestic firms, they make good products, judging by the reviews:

• furniture factory "Uyut";

• "Stolplit" (but not all models are suitable for constant sleep);

• "Manufactura of Comfort" (the only obvious disadvantage is the price).

• Anderssen.

If you decide to give preference to the products of Turkish factories, then you should take a closer look at the company Cilek... It has been operating since 1995, and during this time its products have not caused any significant complaints. The products of this brand are adapted for children and adolescents.

Products are no less good Istikbal. This brand already produces a full range of home furniture.

Among Polish firms, the most significant positions are held by BRW Sofa... In Poland itself, its share (in the home segment) is at least 20%. The company's goods are shipped even to the USA and New Zealand.

Czech sofas can also compete well with Western European products. Noteworthy products Padova, Domingo, Gaja.

Even if these firms are few, you should think about buying furniture under the brands:

• Rivalli;
• Ikea;
• Askona;
• Corfu love;
• Nova Interier.

The photo shows, albeit very intricate in color, but a carefully thought out sofa. The creators of the interior subtly took into account all the features of the interior, including the paintings hung on the wall. The very light floor and the same colored walls create an attractive backdrop. The pillows are also tastefully selected. Nothing hinders the perception of a direct piece of furniture, nothing clutters the interior.

In many cases, it becomes an appropriate solution simple light green sofa. Against the background of a gray wall with an expressive texture, it looks even more interesting than usual. A very light floor and an expressive carpet make a good addition to such furniture. Yellow vases successfully set off the sofa. In general, the interior is close to the modern ideal - there are no unnecessary details.

You can combine and simple white sofa with abstract painting. Then decorative gray pillows will be perceived as very appropriate. The dark variegation of the carpet favorably sets off the furniture. Light walls allow you to bring the composition almost to perfection. An important feature of the sofa, which reproduces the style of the surrounding space, is the use of strictly straight forms.

You will learn how to choose a sofa in the next video.