Sofas in the interior: how to choose and place?

It is difficult to imagine the interior of a home without a beautiful and functional sofa. It can be found in almost any house, apartment, and is part of the furnishings of office, medical and shopping centers. However, in order for him to give the interior furnishings completeness, his choice must be approached thoroughly. From the material in this article, you will learn how to choose the right sofa for the interior of a house or apartment.

Sofas can be classified according to several criteria: type of performance, transformation mechanism, functionality, color scheme, interior style, size, purpose. These criteria determine the appropriateness of the purchase on a case-by-case basis. Products manufactured by different brands are divided into 3 key groups - standard, angular, U-shaped.

Each of them has options with different transformation mechanisms (folding, sliding, roll-out, lifting, swivel). The type of transformation is of particular importance when choosing a particular model. In some cases, it allows the sofa to be placed against a wall. In others, you have to leave space between the wall and the edge of the back.

For example, the most simple options are considered "book", "eurobook" and "click-gag"... Such folding involves tilting the backrest inward, and then opening the berth, which consists of a backrest and a seat.

Roll-out analogs (for example, "dolphin", "accordion") more convenient: in the process of unfolding their backrest remains in place. An additional block, hidden under the seat, drives out and rises.

The sleeping place for unfolding models ("clamshell" and "sedaflex") consists of several blocks. Their transformation mechanisms are somewhat different. They can be folded forward, have a lifting mechanism.

Sofa models can be stationary and mobile. Variants of the first group do not provide for a change of installation location. The latter are lightweight. This is frameless furniture that can be worn not only by an adult, but also by a teenager. It weighs no more than 20 kg, it is performed using air foam balls and polystyrene foam. Such furniture is often equipped with removable covers.

The group of standard sofas includes straight or linear models. By the type of execution, they are traditional with or without armrests. The backs of the models can be hard and soft, the seats - one-piece or modular. Other varieties are designed in such a way that, when unfolding their backs, they are used as sleeping blocks.

Among linear sofas, there are often options with an orthopedic effect. It is achieved through the use of classic and independent small springs. Other modifications have removable folding mattresses.

Products of this group are distinguished by the presence of a corner. In this case, the modifications can be different. Traditional options include installing a sofa in any corner of the room. In addition to them, there are modifications of the left-sided and right-sided types on sale.

In this case, the corner element can be not only the usual soft. On sale there are options with tables and minibars... The armrests of such sofas are often equipped with shelves in the form of compact racks. Others can be used for placing accessories, books, discs.

Such products are considered a kind of corner sofas, only they have 2 corners. Like other analogs, they can be conventional, sectional and modular. The latter options are remarkable in that they allow you to change the shape depending on the choice and placement of each individual module.

The advantage of such models is the possibility of zoning a specific functional area. Unlike other options, they clearly indicate the boundaries of the guest area. At the same time, they can be classic or supplemented with functional block-tables, roll-out shelves, bars, shelves.

Such sofas differ from other variations in their rounded shape, which is similar to a segment of a circle. Such furniture is selected for arranging bay windows and spacious living rooms. Depending on the model, they can have one armrest, a comfortable functional pouf and a compact table. By the type of execution, they are referred to as modular products.

A few years ago, furniture for home furnishing was selected based mainly on the color scheme. Today it is important to take into account the style of a particular interior. His furniture tells a lot.

For example:

• classic style sofas they are distinguished by their elegance and craving for palace solemnity, expensive upholstery, monogram print;

• products in the style of minimalism are distinguished by their conciseness, striving for neutral shades and strict functionality;

• sofas in patchwork style recognizable by the variegated colors of the upholstery material;

• models in design modern stand out for their elegance, curvature of forms and the presence of metal fittings;

• respectable English style can be transferred by installing a couch with a carriage coupler;

• model boho simple in terms of design, but colorful and bright in the type of upholstery material;

• products military style They are distinguished by the severity of forms, the absence of unnecessary decor, have rough lines and leather cover.

Modern sofas should be as comfortable and functional as possible. They usually have roomy storage boxes for bedding. In addition, they are often equipped with tabletops, stationary or roll-out panels for placing any items or accessories, as well as soft headrests on the armrests and bolsters. Outwardly, such furniture seems laconic, it is distinguished by monochromatic upholstery.

Retro style sofas (such as country, vintage, Gzhel, Provence) differ from their modern counterparts. They are made with great emphasis on aesthetics and do not always provide for folding. Their design differs from those of the modern type. This furniture is made mainly of wood and is upholstered with natural materials.

In order for the sofa to successfully fit into the interior of the room, it must be selected taking into account the rules of compatibility. This takes into account the shape of the rest of the furniture, its design, as well as finishing. In addition, other factors are taken into account. For example, you can rely on the harmony of the color of the wall decoration.

For small and dark rooms, they try to choose products in light shades (beige, pistachio, blue, silver-gray). In spacious and light rooms, you can choose models with bright upholstery (for example, blue, denim, burgundy, graphite, dark brown, wenge).

In this case, the choice of color may depend on the resources of a particular style. For example, in the loft style, the walls are usually gray concrete or reddish brick. The color of the sofa should be chocolate brown or graphite black.

However, in order for the furniture to look harmonious, it needs color support. These can be lampshades, picture frames, carpets, the color of the pattern of wall panels, the decoration of coffee tables, the shelves of the TV area, the decoration of shelves.

We must not forget about the type of texture. If glossy materials are used in the interior decoration, you can choose a model with lacquered armrests or satin texture of the upholstery material.

Retro design is characterized by the desire for matte textures. Therefore, to equip such interiors, you need to buy a sofa with matte upholstery (for example, tapestry or jacquard).

At the same time, it is important to consider the patterns of the finishing used. For example, a country-style sofa might have plaid or striped upholstery. At the same time, the pattern can be repeated in the decoration of curtains, sofa cushions, the colors of the pouf, and the decoration of seat covers. In addition, you can pay attention to the print of the carpet.

A lot depends on the correct choice of the place for installing the sofa. The product must be positioned in such a way that it does not interfere with moving around the room and makes the use of the functional area as convenient as possible. In this case, the footage of a particular room is of great importance. For example, in a large space, you can fit 2 sofas or more, creating a welcoming living area out of them. In a small room with a footage, say, up to 9-10, 11 sq. m it will be possible to arrange only 1 compact sofa.

The placement of the sofa in the living room depends on its size, the location of the windows, as well as the characteristics of the perspective and shape of a particular room. For example, if the room has a bay window, the sofa can be installed there. In addition, sofas are often placed near a large window, complementing the guest corner with a small tea table. You can also install furniture in front of the fireplace area and in the middle of the room.

Traditionally, you can place the sofa against the wall, placing the TV area opposite it.This option is suitable for small residential-type rooms in city apartments.

In an open plan or in a large space, you can place the sofa in the center of the room, complementing it with armchairs or sectional furniture.

In this case, you can put 2 sofas in one room opposite each other, complementing the sofa area with soft armchairs. You can install furniture close to the bar counter.

In the bedroom, the sofa is usually placed against the wall, choosing a model with a convenient transformation mechanism (for example, a roll-out).

Unlike sofas for living rooms, these models are used instead of a bed every day. Therefore, they try to put them with the most rational use of space.

They are placed in a corner, along a wall or across a room, leaving room for passage. Some models are mounted in niches, others are installed on a podium against the wall. Depending on the shape and size of the room, they can be placed along the window on either side.

The placement of the sofa in the kitchen depends on its shape and layout. More often, sofas here are separators of separate functional areas. They separate the dining area from the resting place, placing it along the wall. In wide rooms, corner-type models with tables are installed, equipping them with comfortable dining corners.

In rooms with small bay windows, sofas are placed along the bay windows. In the combined rooms, they equip dining areas and recreation areas. In such rooms, they are placed in the center of the rooms or against one of the walls, dividing the cooking space and the place for eating.

In kitchens with loggias, sofas are also placed on the loggias themselves, creating cozy seating areas with their help.

We offer 10 harmonious examples of choosing and placing a sofa in the interior of different rooms.

• An example of arranging a living area with a corner sofa near a panoramic window.

• Placement of a wide sofa between two windows of a spacious living room.

• A corner sofa in an open-plan interior as a space divider.

• Arrangement of a spacious hall near the fireplace area, a combination of a sofa and an accessory.

• An example of furnishing a guest space with a large sectional sofa.

• Zoning a kitchen-living room with a bay window using a corner sofa.

• Placement of a sofa in the middle of the room with a designation of the border of the guest space of the living room, combined with a bar.

• A variant of the location of a corner transformable sofa in a teenager's room.

• Sectional model in the interior with a functional corner element.

• An example of a successful choice and placement of a sofa in a minimalistic interior of a small hall.

You will learn how to choose a sofa for the interior of the room in the next video.