Sofa with a table in the armrest: features and choices
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Sofas with a table in the armrests have many fans, because such a copy performs several functions at once. It allows you to relax in front of the TV without interrupting for tea - you can put the mug next to you.
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Features, pros and cons
A sofa with a table in the armrest significantly saves space and money, as it eliminates the need to purchase a separate dressing table. In general, all the features of a classic sofa are characteristic of such a product, and it is distinguished only by the presence of a table. It can also be folding or non-folding, differ in size, in the number of berths, and so on.
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It is difficult to name any disadvantages of such a piece of furniture. Is that the impossibility of installation in some small apartments. So, there are models with large countertops, and their placement is impractical in a room with a small area.
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Models
All sofas with a table in the armrests can be classified into straight and angular.
- Straight. They are usually distinguished by deep seats. The best option for a small room.
- Corner. This variant has more rigid seats. Typically, a corner structure takes up a lot of space, so placement in a large room is recommended. In this case, the table is often built into only one armrest. And also the table top can be on the corner of the sofa.
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Sofas also differ in the method of transformation, while not all folding options are available for products with armrests-tables. Instances can be roll-out or unfolded.The roll-out mechanism means "pulling out" the berth, and the sliding method means the unfolding of the sofa using all its parts.
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Sofas with tables most often have several transformation mechanisms.
- "Book". To get a berth, raise the seat. When the backrest is in a horizontal position, the seat can be lowered.
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- "Eurobook". In this case, the seat rolls forward, and the back rests in the vacant space.
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- "Dolphin". More common for corner models. You can turn the sofa into a bed by pulling out the lower section and then lifting the pillow up using the soft handle.
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Models with a table in the armrests may differ in the presence of additional elements.
So, many of them have in the set ottomans, orthopedic bed fillers, a bar, a box for storing linen.
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Various materials are used for the upholstery of sofas. Among the most common are matting, eco-leather, jacquard, tapestry, velor.
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Dimensions (edit)
Before you go shopping for a sofa with a table in the armrest, carefully study the dimensions of the room where the furniture will stand.
Even if the room is spacious, a transforming sofa is a great option.
If this is an angular design, then the most popular models have a berth width of 140, 150, 130, 170, 190 or 200 cm; for a straight sofa in the living room, a seat width of 90 cm is usually chosen, but sometimes models with a width of 70 cm are bought. It all depends on the parameters of the room and the number of household members.
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The choice of the size of the table is determined by its purpose. If the table will serve as a stand for little things like a phone or a remote control, then you can limit yourself to a sofa with a corner table. For tea or a snack, it is better to give preference to tables on the armrests.
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There are even transformer models that allow you to organize a large pull-out table for work and homework.
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Selection Tips
When choosing a sofa with a table in the armrest, use the recommendations of experts.
- If you plan to often transform the sofa into a bed, then choose a product with a reliable mechanism. These include, for example, "dolphin" and "eurobook".
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- Give preference to spring blocks and PPU - these are the highest quality and most comfortable filler options.
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- If the sofa is bought for a children's room, then choose flock or velor as upholstery... For the office, samples from artificial or natural leather are more suitable. Jacquard, matting, chenille will look beautiful in the living room.
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- Choose designs and colors in accordance with the general style of the room. If the buyer is not very well versed in interior design, then it is recommended to choose a classic sofa that will fit well in almost any style of room.
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- Examine the surface of the table carefully. Make sure that the coating is free from scratches, cracks, foreign stains and other defects.
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The following video provides an overview of a sofa with an integrated coffee table in the armrest.