Choosing a sofa with a berth in the living room
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Today it is difficult to imagine a living room in which the main piece of furniture is not a sofa. And this is justified, because this product can be used not only for family and friendly gatherings, but also as a sleeping place for family members or their guests. With the right choice, the sofa will be not only functional, but also decorate the main room in the house.
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On the modern market, there are a wide variety of sofa models that can be placed in the living room. This can create certain difficulties when choosing.
Modular sofas presuppose the presence of separate elements that can be folded into a complete structure. Each of the modules is mobile, their assembly and disassembly does not cause any particular difficulties. This option is chosen for themselves by creative people who are not afraid of changes. There is an opportunity to comfortably accommodate a large number of people.
If necessary, the elements can be removed from the room, thereby freeing up free space, or, on the contrary, organize a sleeping place.
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Corner sofas often installed in a small room. They are placed in a free corner of the room. Usually, such structures have special niches in which various things can be stored. These drawers are often used to store bedding.
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Straight sofas can be small and narrow, or large enough in size. Most often they are equipped with armrests, which may contain drawers for storing various little things. Niches are also located in the lower part. Such models are very popular among consumers, as they very functional and easy to operate. Double options are often used as a place to sleep, as they can be disassembled, turning into a full bed.
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Bay window models can often be made to order. They are located in the space formed by the bay window, and are quite practical, very comfortable as an extra bed. Favorably fit into the interior, making it more stylish and effective.
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U-shaped models can be used for zoning living room space.
They can visually highlight the recreation area.
Disassembled, they represent a very comfortable and spacious sleeping place. They can be placed in the center of the room or near the wall.
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Round and semicircular sofas are located in the center of the living room, their shape allows it. They look quite interesting, attract increased attention of guests, becoming a bright accent. If necessary, they can be used as a sleeping place, but this role is usually performed sporadically.
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Transformers also enjoy a well-deserved popularity among consumers. They are easy to disassemble and assemble, turning into a bed, and are very convenient to use.
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Transformation mechanisms
Sleeping sofas are presented in a wide range. They can have various transformation mechanisms, by which they are usually classified. Among the most common are "Eurobook", roll-out models, "dolphin" and "accordion".
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Experts believe that users most often give their preference to the mechanism "Eurobook".
Such popularity is achieved due to ease of use, as well as a fairly affordable price.
When the seat is rolled out, a free space is formed in its place, where the back rests, thereby providing a wide soft surface.
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Accordion construction is also considered to be quite successful. It corresponds to the style of minimalism, which is very much appreciated by consumers with modest dimensions of rooms. Most often presented in a classic style, it has a soft but impressive back and sofa cushions. As for the armrests, they may not be too pronounced or are completely absent.
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Mechanism sofas "Dolphin" are also in demand due to their convenience and reliability. They unfold very easily and effortlessly, for this it is enough to bring out the soft plane from below with a slight pressure, thereby providing a full and wide berth.
The smooth and quiet operation of the collapsible mechanism is also noted.
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The next variety are roll-out sofas. Their cost in the market is quite affordable. Such models differ in the duration of use, the organization of a berth with their help does not cause trouble.
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It should be noted that corner sofas with a berth have been in trend for a long time. They are equally often purchased for both small and more spacious rooms, they can be easily converted into a bed and vice versa.
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Dimensions (edit)
Today, choosing a sofa with a berth of the required size is not difficult. You can choose a narrow or wide, single, one-and-a-half or double model.
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If the living room is small, a neat sofa with a depth of 70 cm is perfect here. It is almost indistinguishable from an ordinary bed. Traveling models are usually larger. Their length reaches 180-200 cm.
The main point that you need to pay attention to when choosing such furniture is how many people will use the sofa both disassembled and assembled.
Provided that it is planned to sleep on it constantly, it will be useful to take into account the growth of users. Here the indicators are individual. With an average height, a furniture length of 180 cm is sufficient, models up to 200 cm are suitable for taller people.If a person is very tall, you should opt for products with a length of 210 cm.
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Consumers often choose one-and-a-half sofas. Their standard length is 200 cm and a width of 160 cm. They are suitable even for a small apartment and become an excellent analogue of a bed.
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Styles
Finding a stylish sofa that you can use for sleeping is not too difficult. It is necessary to take into account its appearance so that the product looks favorably in the interior of the living room. There are also certain nuances when choosing a color. The shape is selected depending on the size of the room. It is important to follow a certain style.
For a classic living room a sofa with upholstery made from natural materials would be perfect.
The advantage will be the presence of a wooden frame. Prints are also not prohibited. Geometric patterns look great.
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Baroque style close to the classic, but they still have differences. The sofa should look expensive and effective. Preference should be given to elite models with rich finishes. Products with carved legs, gold casting and velvet upholstery look good.
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Art deco assumes unusual decorations and natural materials. You can choose a model with an unusual back or armrests. Leather, silk, velvet and wooden elements look great. The trend is dark, golden, red, burgundy shades.
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A simpler style is country.
In this case, it is better to abandon intricate forms and focus on lighter options.
Popular are straight and corner models, as well as benches and couches.
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Adherents minimalism will be delighted with simple and compact sofas with a single color. There are no restrictions on the choice of material. A modular sofa with a comfortable place to sleep is perfect. Tones should be chosen muted, mostly light.
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Lovers of style high tech most often they focus on stylish sofas with upholstery made of glossy materials and a metal frame. The colors can be used bright enough. Chrome looks great. Red, white and silver tones are also appropriate.
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How to choose?
When choosing such a piece of furniture, it will not hurt to consult a specialist. Visual inspection is very important, during which the quality of the seams and the performance of the mechanisms are assessed. It should be noted that the product will have to be used quite often, so it must be suitable for long-term use. It is best if the mechanisms are metal, and their thickness should be at least 3 mm.
The choice of filler is also important. Users believe that polyurethane is the best option.
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The color and design are selected according to the taste preferences of the buyer. However, it must be remembered that the sofa should look appropriate in a certain interior. It is best if the shades match the color scheme of the room. Upholstery should not be made of cheap materials, as it will stretch, lose shape and quickly deteriorate.
The price is also an important point. Its range can be quite wide and depends on different indicators.
You should not dwell on too cheap models, since this purchase is quite long-term.
Therefore, first of all, you need to think about quality, and then the product will delight users for many years.
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Beautiful examples
The sofa installed in the hall will undoubtedly attract attention. Therefore, you should take care of its effective and stylish appearance. The examples below will help you understand how a sofa with a sleeping place in a living room should look like.
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See the video below for tips on choosing a sofa.