Orthopedic sofas for daily sleep: features, types and choices

If healthy sleep is important to you, and you are trying to monitor the condition of your body, opt for an orthopedic sofa. It is on it that the most comfortable rest awaits you, moreover, a compact sofa will become an excellent alternative to a large monolithic bed, which cannot be assembled or bypassed. Let's take a closer look at the features, types and selection of orthopedic sofas for daily sleep.

An orthopedic sofa is a piece of furniture equipped with a rigid berth, the design of which is designed in such a way as to ensure an even distribution of the load on the human spine during sleep or rest. Thanks to this, complete relaxation of the spine, a person wakes up well rested.

The seat of such a sofa should be rigid and resilient, not collapse or deform under the influence of human weight. Provide rigidity with either polyurethane foam padding or spring blocks. At the heart of this type of furniture is always a lamella frame. They provide additional springiness, resilience, and help ventilation.

Most models of orthopedic mattresses are from a block of independent springs, which are responsible for ensuring that the load on the spine is evenly distributed. No mattress of this type can be less than 15 cm.This height makes it difficult to use mattresses in folding sofa models, so they are most often built into either a “book” or a “eurobook”. If the sofa is retractable or unfolding, then the function of the mattress is assigned to the topper. A topper is a roll stuffed with polyurethane foam or coconut coir. Its height does not exceed 10 cm.

The topper functions are as follows:

• smoothing joints, seams and irregularities of the main mattress;
• it can be removed, folded and stored off the couch;
• it is easy to move;
• makes it possible to add additional rigidity;
• firmly fixes the main mattress;
• the sleeping place is additionally insulated.

The orthopedic sofa is one of the most comfortable and comfortable for sleeping and resting. Its advantages include the following:

• anatomical characteristics - the convenience of use;
• the ability to choose the right model from a wide range of colors and sizes offered by the manufacturer;
• the ability to choose a model for rooms of any size;
• sofa bed will help save both space in the apartment and money - one item for daily sleep will replace two;
• long service lifeif you buy a quality model from a trusted manufacturer.

But there are also a number of disadvantages, namely:

• the lamella frame is rather fragile, lamellas can break under the influence of a person's weight, especially if it is large;
• models, equipped with orthopedic mattressesare not cheap; the more complex the transformation mechanism and the design of the sofa, the more expensive it is;
• very often, despite careful tissue tension, remain joints and seams are visible;
• mattress, even from independent springs, may become clogged, it will need replacement.

If you divide the sofas by the type of mattress, then the classification includes such varieties as:

• spring.
• springless.

The first option is much more common. Such mattresses consist of a spring block, a cover and a filler. Springs can be dependent on each other, that is, they are connected into a single block, or independent, that is, they can be located separately. Mattresses with blocks of dependent springs are stronger, as they are fastened with special fixation nodes that support human bodies. They can withstand a weight of up to 180 kg per 1 sq. m area.

However, those products that are equipped with independent springs are more comfortable for sleeping places for two people. Not the whole block will be pushed, but only those springs on which the person lies, respectively, if another person lies down next to it, the mattress does not "sag" under the weight of his body.

Models equipped with anatomical mattresses come in different degrees of firmness. The choice should be made based on the recommendations of the orthopedic surgeon. For children, the use of soft mattresses is unacceptable, since posture deformation is possible, and for the elderly, not hard mattresses are just shown, but those in which the mattress repeats the bend of the human body.

There is a classification of orthopedic sofas according to the layout mechanism, namely:

• "book";

• "Eurobook";

• "accordion";

• "Click-gag";

• "Dolphin";

• "Sedaflex".

And you can also classify sofas according to the following criteria:

• the material from which the frame is made - metal or wood;
• the presence or absence of springs in the mattress;
• type of filler or type of upholstery;
• the class of wear resistance of the material used for the manufacture of the product - from 0 to 8; class 0 - the most fragile, and from class 5 to 8 - the most durable and durable.

According to the type of execution, sofas can be straight and angular, as well as modular. However, there is one peculiarity with modular - one of the modules must be large enough to include a mattress. Therefore, assembly variations for orthopedic sofas consisting of modules will be significantly less than for conventional modular furniture. Straight sofas can be folded forward, sideways, be completely monolithic. Corner models in most cases slide forward and up, and in the corner they have a box for storing bedding.

The more correctly the transformation mechanism is chosen, the more convenient it will be for you to sit on it. It is necessary to check the quality of the stretching of the material, whether there are joints, irregularities, or other inconveniences. And, of course, it is important that the transformation mechanism is convenient for daily folding and unfolding. The most convenient mechanisms in this regard are Dolphin, Accordion, Eurobook, Venice.

As for the French folding bed "sedaflex" and its varieties - American and Belgian folding beds, they can only be used for periodic folding, since these mechanisms quickly fail when used every day.

As already mentioned, the height of the orthopedic mattress cannot be less than 15 cm, and the topper - higher than 10 cm. As for the size of the sofas themselves - they can be large and small, angular and straight, monolithic and sliding. Models with a wide berth have dimensions of 180x200 cm or 200x200 cm, the most spacious ones can reach large parameters. The standard seat depth is 105 cm.

The orthopedic sofa must be equipped with a frame of maximum strength to ensure reliable protection of the spine. The optimal solution for this purpose would be a metal frame, on which wood lamellas are installed. But this option is also the most expensive. There is an alternative, cheaper, but less durable - a base for the production of which conifers are used.

Modern manufacturers offer a variety of color solutions for sofas with orthopedic base - from standard white, gray, beige and milky to the most daring and vibrant shades. For example, the Baden-Baden model by Hoff is available in bright yellow, and the Salvador model is in the shade of sea wave. It should be noted that more classic, restrained shades are still offered, especially in the luxury segment.

Sofas equipped with orthopedic mattresses are produced by both domestic and foreign companies. For example, a company "Ascona" production workshops are located in America, so the quality of the products is very high. The company "Ormatex" has a very wide range of transforming sofas, spring mattresses are of high quality, there is a large selection of sizes and materials for upholstery.

"Avangard" manufactures sofas and beds equipped with metal and wood frames. Products from the factory "Divanoff" are budget, while they have excellent quality. At the same time, buyers are offered a large selection of models. The same applies to the Belarusian factory. "Pinskdrev".

If we talk about specific models, the most popular and demanded among buyers are sofas from the Ascona factory - Sunrise and Sunset, as well as the Austin model from the Pinskdrev manufacturer. From the non-budget segment of the market, you can consider models of the firm "Anderssen", in particular, "Benedict". Each of the listed models is equipped with a mattress with independent springs.

In order not to make mistakes, you need to make sure that the product you like has a quality certificate and a passport, and is also manufactured in accordance with the requirements of GOST. It is imperative to find out what the mattress is filled with, whether natural material was used to make the cover, what is the strength of the frame fasteners. Do not fall for advertising slogans, strive to be convinced of everything yourself.

You should adhere to the following recommendations for choosing an orthopedic sofa:

• the greater the total weight of people who will sleep on the mattress at the same time, the harder it should be;
• if two people are supposed to sleep on the sofa, buy a mattress with independent springs;
• specify the maximum load that the mattress and frame can withstand;
• make sure that the lamellas and the frame do not have irregularities, cracks, chips and other damage, this will help to avoid the appearance of a squeak;
• persons prone to allergies should make sure that the materials used to fill and upholster the mattress are hypoallergenic and antibacterial;
• ideally, the mattress should contain from 8 to 12 independent springs;
• check if the mattress cover is removable, and it is better to purchase a replaceable cover - for periodic cleaning;
• do not place sofas with a wooden frame near heating radiators;
• if you have chosen a transformable model, make sure that it stands on a flat surface;
• periodically turn and ventilate the mattress;
• if a child under 12 years old will sleep on the couch, stop choosing a mattress without springs, filled with coconut fiber and latex - this will form the correct posture; the same models are shown for persons with diseases of the cardiovascular system;
• for people suffering from joint pain, spring models are suitable.

The corner sofa with striking striped cushions complements the interior perfectly.

The original model, with a wide berth, takes center stage in the room setting.

A compact and very beautiful sofa will decorate any interior.

A huge sofa will perfectly fit into a spacious room.

For information on how to choose a sofa for daily sleep, see the next video.