Folding single sofas: features, types and choice
Pull-out single sofas are very popular. But you can make the right choice only by studying the main features and getting acquainted with the types of such furniture. It is also necessary to clearly understand exactly how it is laid out, how to use it.
Features, pros and cons
Convertible single sofas are great for owners of medium-sized old apartments or studios. It is extremely difficult to put large furniture in such places. A miniature sofa is perfect for:
- as a seating place in a modest living room;
- as a sleeping area in the nursery;
- as a seat for the hallway.
The conclusion is very simple: even if the area of the apartment is large, it is still useful to use a single sofa. It will come in handy if you have to often leave guests overnight. However, the disadvantages of such a solution cannot be disregarded. For example, when unfolded, a sofa can still take up a lot of space. There is a high probability of purchasing a low-quality product.
Quite a few manufacturers supply bad single sofas. They can break quickly even with careful use. Even two people living under the same roof will like separate sleeping places. After all, everyone has their own approach, and the requirements differ significantly sometimes. That's why sometimes it is more correct to buy 2 single sofas than one large copy.
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A classic sliding furniture scheme is "book"... It has been in use for a very long time. Sitting on the "book" is easy and comfortable. When unfolded, it is also good for sleeping. The mechanism does not cause any special complaints, however, the sofa will have to be removed from the wall before laying out.
This cannot be done everywhere. And the constant monotonous manipulation is often tiresome. In this case, you need to take a closer look at the modernized book, better known as click-gag. A similar design also implies the use of side parts. When the sofa is transformed, they become armrests or headrests (as appropriate).
Even after nesting "Click-gag" looks compact. You don't have to allocate a lot of space in the room for him. This solution will delight the owners of small urban real estate.
For their simplicity, users praise the accordion-type models.
In addition, they do not need to be constantly moved.
By simplicity, the model also stands out "Dolphin". This sofa has a movable and a fixed part. Even children can use them freely. Pulling out to the limit a special block located under the seat, then pulling on the second section of the sleeping area. For your information: some models fold out to the side instead of forward.
Selection Tips
When choosing a folding single sofa, you should pay attention to the used upholstery materials. Jacquard is dense and has a high-quality base. Where such weaving is used, you can almost not be afraid of burnout over time. Chenille also has good strength parameters.
But many people can be scared off by the fact that it uses both natural and synthetic threads.
The tapestry used since ancient times is still relevant. Attention should be paid to fillers. Both spring and PU single sofas can be of high quality. But here it all depends on the observance of the intricacies of the technology. Important: for a children's room, it is worth taking copies where there is additionally felt or latex. You should also pay attention to:
- stylistic features of the sofa;
- availability of quality certificates;
- convenience of the model;
- reviews;
- the number of joints and how much they affect the flatness of the surface.
How to choose a sofa, see below.
