Sofa with a table in the armrest: features and choices

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

• "Eurobook". In this case, the seat rolls forward, and the back rests in the vacant space.

• "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.

So, many of them have in the set ottomans, orthopedic bed fillers, a bar, a box for storing linen.

Various materials are used for the upholstery of sofas. Among the most common are matting, eco-leather, jacquard, tapestry, velor.

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.

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.

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.

There are even transformer models that allow you to organize a large pull-out table for work and homework.

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".

• Give preference to spring blocks and PPU - these are the highest quality and most comfortable filler options.

• 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.

• 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.

• Examine the surface of the table carefully. Make sure that the coating is free from scratches, cracks, foreign stains and other defects.

The following video provides an overview of a sofa with an integrated coffee table in the armrest.