Choosing a single sofa bed

A single sofa bed is considered an ideal choice for furnishing a small apartment. It will perfectly complement the interior of a children's room, bedroom and living room, taking up a minimum of free space. Manufacturers produce these designs in a huge variety, therefore, before choosing a particular model, it is important to consider the type of transformation mechanism and the performance characteristics of the material of manufacture.

The compact single sofa is a functional type of furniture that perfectly matches the interior with bedside tables, coffee tables and quickly transforms into a comfortable bed. The main feature of such sofas is that they are designed for only one berth, so it is appropriate to use them:

• in the design of studio apartments;
• in spacious kitchens to replace chairs;
• in the interior of small living rooms, in which every square centimeter counts;
• when arranging children's rooms (it is recommended to choose models with an orthopedic mattress);
• in guest rooms or small bedrooms so as not to restrict movement around the room.

The single sofa bed is very popular because of its many benefits.

• Allows you to save space in miniature rooms. It is recommended to purchase such a design for one-room apartments, where it will simultaneously serve as a place to sleep and rest.
• Variety of models... Manufacturers produce products designed for both adults and children (from 5 years old). In some designs, it is possible to further extend the bed, increasing its length.In addition, this piece of furniture is represented by a wide selection of upholstery materials that have increased wear resistance and are ideally combined with other interior details.
• Simple transformation system. Single folding sofas have a simple design, so even a child can unfold and fold them.
• The presence of space inside for storing bed linen and other things... This saves space in the cabinets.

A single sofa bed is a simple design, most often equipped with a folding accordion or book system. Manufacturers also additionally complete furniture with upholstered armrests, which, after the transformation process, act as a headboard for the bed. Today, you can find several types of such sofas on sale.

• Angular. Ideal for living room and kitchen installations. Forward-folding corner models have a draw-out mechanism and are characterized by compactness.

• Couch. This is a compact single sofa, the design of which differs from the classic models by the presence of a headboard and an elongated seat.

• Cube. It looks like a small square-shaped sofa, which is additionally equipped with a niche for storing linen. The design quickly "turns" into a sleeping place, since it has a simple Eurobook mechanism. In such sofas, as a rule, armrests are not provided.

In addition, each single sofa bed may differ in the folding device mechanism, on which the aesthetic, operational and ergonomic properties of the furniture largely depend. Several transformation mechanisms are now considered the most popular.

• "Accordion". Such models are simply laid out - the body is pulled forward with a slight movement according to the principle of an accordion musical instrument. Additionally, under the seat of the structure there is a spacious box for storing pillows and blankets. Since the structure is elongated during transformation, this saves space. As a rule, models with the "accordion" mechanism are purchased for arranging narrow rooms.

• "American clamshell"... The sofas are equipped with orthopedic mattresses. Usually elite furniture models are equipped with such a transformation mechanism.

• "Dolphin". Usually installed in corner sofas, where the sleeping place is hidden in a pull-out box.

• Withdrawable... In these designs, a compartment for storing bed linen is not provided, since its space takes up a sleeping place. It moves out after changing the position of the seat.

• "Book"... It is a common type of folding mechanism, which is characterized by reliability and ease of use. To organize a berth, it is necessary to raise the structure and move it to the position indicated by the manufacturer for each model separately. This will be followed by snapping in the joints.

• "Eurobook"... The transformation system is triggered immediately after extending the berth and overturning the backrest. Well suited for arranging children's rooms.

Small single sofas are available in a huge range of models, so you can find on the market both elite and budget options. Structural frameworks are usually made of composites and wood. The metal frame is durable, and the wooden frame is stylish, environmentally friendly and high price... Sintepon or foam rubber is used as filling, there are also models with orthopedic mattresses and spring blocks.

As for the upholstery, it is best to choose products decorated with:

• velvet - material, pleasant to the touch, does not attract dust;

• jacquard - has increased wear resistance;

• flock - characterized by water and dirt-repellent properties;

• tapestry - the fabric is unpretentious in care.

The color of the upholstery also plays a huge role when choosing a sofa, since it should match the overall color scheme of the room. It is recommended to select the color of the furniture, taking into account the area of ​​the room, its purpose and location.

Neutral shades are great for the bedroom, conducive to good rest - it can be white and beige. It is undesirable to buy sofas, the upholstery of which has a large pattern. In the living room, you can place brighter furniture in saturated colors, such as orange, blue, red, green, and in the nursery - with the image of fairy-tale characters and animals.

In order for a single sofa bed to harmoniously fit into the overall design of the room and take up little space after the transformation, it is important to pay attention to its dimensions during the purchase. As a standard, such sofas are produced with a length of 241 cm, a depth of 108 cm and a height of up to 91 cm; in the unfolded state, the size of the berth is 160x200 cm (adult models) and 90x200 cm (children's models).

In addition, larger designs are also found on sale - 246 cm long, 130 cm deep and 91 cm high.After they are laid out, the size of the berth reaches 200x140 cm.Such sofas are additionally equipped with soft pillows 56x58 cm.

When purchasing a single sofa bed for daily use, it is important to take into account many indicators, since the duration of the furniture's life will depend on them. Therefore, when choosing a particular model, you need to pay attention to a number of aspects.

• Upholstery quality... For bedrooms and children's rooms, it is advisable to buy products with upholstery based on natural fibers. For living rooms, the best choice would be sofas with upholstery made of wear-resistant material.
• Dimensions of the structure. When folded, the sofa bed should not be too large.
• Folding mechanism. It is best to give preference to simple transformation systems - they are easy to use.
• Frame material... Since the furniture will serve not only as a place for daily rest, but also for sleep, it is necessary to choose structures made of durable material. Metal bases have proven themselves well.

How to choose a sofa bed for sleeping, see below.