We select a sofa in the bath

To make the bath or sauna as comfortable and functional as possible, it is necessary to furnish the room with furniture. Furniture items are especially important in bath complexes, where premises such as a dressing room, an entrance hall or a rest room are provided. In such places, it is difficult to do without a sofa.

It is a pleasant place to relax and unwind after exhausting steam procedures. Bath sofas should be different from the classic products used in apartments and private houses. There are several important parameters that you should pay attention to when choosing such furniture.

The main characteristic of furniture used in baths and saunas is its moisture resistance. The products will be used in difficult conditions, which is why a number of important requirements are imposed on them.

1. Waterproof. Sofas in dressing rooms and lounges will be exposed to high humidity. Furniture made of non-moisture resistant materials will quickly lose its presentability and functionality.
2. Safety for human health. In the manufacture of furniture, materials and components that emit harmful substances when heated should not be used.
3. Low thermal conductivity - furnishings should not be heated when exposed to high temperatures.
4. Ease and unpretentious care. The sofa in the dressing room will have to be constantly wiped from moisture and, possibly, remove the foliage showered from the broom.
5. The bath sofa should be different conciseness and simple design.

There are several types of sofas, differing in configuration and optional features. Distinguish between stationary and folding products.The first ones are not equipped with a transformation system, which is why they are used only for sitting. Folding products are equipped with special mechanisms. Thanks to them, the furniture can be expanded and an extra bed can be obtained.

Sofas, regardless of configuration, can be soft or hard to size small, medium or large, with or without armrests... The softness of the furniture is selected taking into account individual preferences, and its dimensions will depend on the free area in the room.

And also sofas can differ in shape, which must be taken into account when choosing.

Such models are also called linear. They are designed to be installed along a wall or in the middle of a room. "Island" products must have an aesthetic back side, otherwise they will spoil the interior of the room. By using several armchairs that match the appearance of sofas, you can create a cozy and comfortable seating area. In such an environment, it will be pleasant to relax, chat with friends over a cup of tea or relax between pair manipulations.

Products with this configuration are intended to be placed in one of the corners of the room. They allow you to competently use the available space. Corner solutions are often chosen by owners of compact recreation spaces. On sale there are both oversized and miniature sofas, so that buyers have no difficulty in choosing the optimal model.

These are the largest sofas. Usually they are placed along the farthest wall and occupy 2 corners at once. These massive structures are unlikely to be suitable for small rooms. Most often, they are preferred when arranging spacious dressing rooms. U-shaped furniture has good capacity - even small models can accommodate at least 4 people.

Various raw materials are used in the production of sofas for the manufacture of frames, as well as filling and upholstery.

She is not afraid of sudden temperature changes, and special impregnations make her resistant to high humidity. Furniture with frames made of metal, chipboard and MDF is not very suitable for use in a bath.

Recently, bath rattan furnishings are gaining in popularity.... This material is made from palm liana. Due to the ability of the fibers to expand under the influence of steam, the wood becomes soft and easily bends when it is necessary to give it any shape. Rattan sofas are made using a special technology - the frame is made of solid stems, and the upper part is made of thin and flexible branches using weaving. Rattan wood has light colors, it can also be painted in any color.

Most often used for upholstery of bath sofas Genuine Leather... It is insensitive to temperature extremes and high humidity. The leather does not absorb odors, moisture and various types of impurities are easily removed from it. A leather sofa can last for more than one year, while maintaining its original appearance. The significant disadvantages of the material include high cost and a meager assortment of colors. Leather sofas come in pastel colors, white, beige, brown or black.

Inexpensive, but beautiful and durable material used as upholstery for bath sofas is tapestry... Products intended for use in high humidity conditions are treated with special compounds that help repel liquids.

Tapestry comes in a variety of colors, from light to dark, with patterns and prints.

When choosing sofas in a dressing room or a rest room, a number of important parameters should be taken into account.

• Frame. The most suitable are the bases made of spruce, larch, pine, oak, linden, cedar and other tree species.

• Upholstery. The most suitable solution is made of genuine leather. If the budget is limited, it is recommended to look at the variations from high-quality leatherette. These 2 materials have similar characteristics and similar external presentability. However, genuine leather products will last much longer.

• Softness. Spring blocks, holofiber or synthetic winterizer can be used as a filler. These materials give the product optimal softness and dry quickly if wet.

• Dimensions (edit)... In order for the furniture to fit into the space allotted for it, it is important to first measure the free area. For small rooms, it is advisable to choose compact mini sofas or corner solutions, and for spacious rooms any options are suitable.

• Additional functionality. Before buying, it is important to decide whether you need an additional place to stay or not. If you need a place to sleep, you should give preference to models with a transformation system. The most reliable and durable mechanisms are "click-gag", "book", "eurobook".

• Manufacturer. Bath sofas are produced by domestic and foreign companies. Foreign-made furniture is more expensive in most cases. To save money, you can take a closer look at the sofas of domestic brands. However, it is not recommended to give preference to too cheap products of dubious production.

• When choosing sofas for a bath, you need to pay attention on the style and design of items.

Decorative pillows will be appropriate, especially if the models are deep - they will add additional comfort when resting. And also the general style of the room should be taken into account - the sofa should be in harmony in color and design with the interior of the space.

Bath design should be aesthetically pleasing and practical. The photographs presented in our photo gallery clearly demonstrate the use of sofas and soft corners in the interior of dressing rooms and relaxation areas.

In the next video, you will learn how you can make a sofa bench for a bath with your own hands.