Tips for choosing modern sofas

It is imperative to take into account the advice on choosing modern sofas. After all, this choice is not as easy as it seems to most people. Unlike classics or minimalism, universal considerations alone will not be enough.

The word "modern" literally means "modern", which immediately distinguishes this style from both classics and minimalism. A sofa of this kind decisively breaks with tradition and with all kinds of old-fashioned motives. Massive, bulky structures are categorically unacceptable. Soft lines perfectly match the spirit of the style. Furniture as a whole should create a sense of relaxation.

Visual simplicity and unobtrusiveness must be maintained. This is expressed in the use of smooth, rounded lines. Modern sofas are perfect for a private house, studio apartment or apartment with an atypical layout. To emphasize this style will help:

• explicit use of wooden elements (or at least their imitation in decoration, reproduction of the spirit of wood);
• vegetable and other natural patterns;
• forged items;
• rejection of clear symmetry;
• muted colors.

These sofas are real classics in this type of furniture. The bottom line is that all seating is in a straight line. You can put a straight sofa along any sufficiently long wall, and you do not need too much space. You can use it in every room - even in the kitchen, if there is such a need. Straight sofas are multifunctional, as they are usually equipped with transformation mechanisms.

Rearranging such furniture, if necessary, will not be difficult. However, when unfolded, a straight sofa will take up quite a lot of space. When it is planned to systematically sleep on it, there should be no objects nearby. Otherwise, they will have to be constantly pushed aside. The placement of a straight sofa is determined only by your own taste.

This type of Art Nouveau sofas has been in demand in recent years. It can comfortably accommodate even a large company at once. It is also attractive that on the corner sofa you can sit or lie down... It fits flawlessly into any free corner of the room. Another valuable property is the suitability for zoning a room with the allocation of a clear guest zone (extremely important for studio apartments).

It should be borne in mind that not all corner sofas are universal. In the normal case, the position of the corner cannot be changed. And if the corner is island, it means that the corner is formed from several elements together. Modern corner structures are designed with the expectation of the maximum comfort of the sleeping surface. When folded, they look very compact and allow you to free up maximum space in the house.

This form is comfortable and convenient at the same time. In addition, it allows you to visually stand out. Modularity makes it easy to remodel the sofa. Its assembly is original. But in small rooms it is undesirable to use a U-shaped sofa.

Sofa beds are suitable for those people who need a full sleeping place for every day, which can also be transformed into a sleeping place every day. True, folding mechanisms can wear out quickly. But here a lot depends on the quality of performance.

The difference may be in the folding mechanism. So, book sofas are true "veterans" of the domestic furniture market. However, their popularity has hardly diminished even after a number of new developments have appeared. It is convenient both to sit on the "book" during the day and to sleep at night equally. The problem is that to unfold the sofa, you need to move it against the wall, and to fold it out, while the wall covering can quickly wear out.

"Click-gag" looks like a "book", but the transforming mechanism is more complicated. The name of this type of sofas was given by the typical sound that is heard when manipulating them. Thanks to the special "relax" intermediate position, seated rest during the day is as comfortable as possible. The movable side bolsters easily convert into comfortable headrests if someone decides to fall asleep. "Click-Klyak" will not disappoint the owners of small-sized apartments.

A conversation about the materials of a sofa rarely touches on its frame. In most cases, budget models are created on the basis of particle board or MDF. But the Art Nouveau style imposes its own limitations: according to its canons, it is advisable to finish all visible surfaces like natural wood. And covering the chipboard with plain veneer with a matching pattern is not a good idea. Such a sofa will look good, but the veneer is short-lived.

Much more attractive use scotchguard... This subtype of jacquard does not clog up too actively, which makes everyday life easier. In addition, the Scotchguard is moisture resistant and does not accumulate static electricity. The only difficulty is that such fabric is very expensive. Roads and tapestry, but this fabric is perfect for the most luxurious interior.

Simple jacquard appreciated because it does not sag and does not fade, even with a long sunny day. You can choose many other types of fabrics for sofa upholstery, but in any case, you need to consider such subtleties as:

• the degree of mechanical stress on the upholstery;
• humidity level;
• sunlight intensity;
• aesthetic perfection of the solution.

It is possible to determine the optimal color of the sofa only taking into account the specifics of the interior. Monochrome tones are almost universal, and besides, such solutions will not cease to be fashionable even in the distant future. White color perfectly fits both a laconic room and a room with a bright design. It is appropriate to complement the white sofa with pillows and bedspreads in rich, catchy colors. Then he will definitely not get lost visually among the entire composition.

You can also use sofas in the following colors:

• red;
• green;
• ash pink;
• gray;
• light brown.

As already mentioned, the key role in the selection is played by the correspondence of the furniture to the design of the room. It is equally important to consider the size of the sofa. It should be such that it is comfortable to use. Taking up extra space in a small room is not a good idea. If you plan to put the sofa against the wall directly adjacent to the doorway, then it is better if it does not reach the opening a little.

If the sofa is being selected for the living room, it is advisable to give preference to models with internal drawers. It is convenient to put items there that are not needed at some point. The lighter the shade of the furniture, the better it will look in a small room.

• This photo shows a simple and laconic Art Nouveau sofa. The light gray corner structure with cushions of the same color works very well against the dark gray rough wall. And all the other components of the room are selected taking into account the requirements of modernity.

• The white sofa with a small angle also matches the spirit of modernity. White, striped and partly olive cushions fit well into the overall composition. Against the background of a dark gray wall and almost the same floor, the perception of furniture is significantly improved. Decorative items also help to reveal the overall style. In general, we can say that the result is a harmonious composition.

• The light gray corner sofa looks great against a very dark floor. The combination with flowing curtains of various tones is quite appropriate. The absence of unnecessary decor on the sofa itself looks like a stylistically justified decision. But the optimal combination with other elements of the room design is provided.

Here are some tips for choosing a sofa.