Velor sofas: pros and cons, types and choices
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When choosing a sofa, experts recommend paying more attention to such a moment as upholstery. The sofa is a significant accent of the room, so the appearance will directly indicate the taste of the owner. A special place in this direction belongs to velor. We will tell you about its advantages and disadvantages, characteristics and rules of care in our article.
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Features, pros and cons
Velor is a material that has a fairly long pile. Outwardly, it is very similar to velvet. Many consumers note its clear advantages.
- The fabric is pleasant to the touch and is excellent for upholstery. In addition, it is known for its most beautiful tints. With modern processing, patterns can be applied to velor, as well as the length of the pile can be adjusted.
- Outwardly, sofas with such upholstery look simply luxurious. The room looks richer and more impressive. It is very comfortable to sit on such furniture.
- Velor is strong enough. The fabric made using modern technologies is abrasion resistant and difficult to tear. Sitting on such an upholstery can be crumpled or stretched without fear. Accordingly, the durability of operation follows from this. If the owner monitors the appearance of the furniture, it can serve for many years.
- We can say that leaving will not be difficult. It does not require serious material costs and does not have unusual restrictions. Even if animals live at home, it will be quite difficult for them to ruin the upholstery. Velor has a structure that allows it to be resistant to this type of damage.
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However, this high-quality and beautiful material has its drawbacks.
- It will not suit the Art Nouveau style., and it will be quite difficult to fit it into a room made in minimalism.
- It is not recommended to install velor sofas in the kitchen.
- Also, one cannot fail to note the decent cost. However, it is justified by the long service life.
- Care, although not difficult, is still required. The sofa will need to be vacuumed several times a week. If this is not done, the appearance of the furniture will deteriorate due to the accumulated dust.
- Removing stains is possible only in dry cleaning, You should not do this yourself, so as not to spoil the thing. And this implies additional financial costs.
- Pets will not cause significant damage to the fabric... However, their hair will constantly accumulate on the pile and will need to be specially cleaned.
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What is better than flock, corduroy and velvet?
All of the above fabrics have similarities. However, according to most parameters, velor is in first place. This is indicated by an exquisite look of the material and the play of light and shade on it. The same flock will look normal enough.
Velor can be coated with an anti-vandal coating that provides protection from the sharp claws of pets.
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Velor is a natural material, like velvet, but at a lower cost. In addition, caring for velvet is quite problematic, and this fabric also wears out very quickly. Corduroy is coarser, burns out when exposed to direct sunlight, quickly deteriorates and does not tolerate mechanical stress.
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Velor has the ability to not absorb odors. Other materials cannot boast of this. It can "breathe" and allow moisture to pass through.
Summing up, we can say that the velor sofa is able to serve for a long time, does not require complicated maintenance, looks great and has quite an affordable cost.
For this reason, this material is a favorite among its kind.
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Varieties
If we talk about the varieties of velor, there are several of them. Especially popular are drape velor and velvet velor. Micro velor sofas are also in demand.
This fabric looks very expensive and does not fade in the sun.
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Velor sofas come in various types of designs. The most popular models are called "book". Such a mechanism is probably known to everyone. Design "Click-gag" is a newer model of the "book"... It is distinguished by the presence of a third mode "Relax". This means that in addition to sitting and lying positions, a reclining position is also provided.
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The sofa of the Eurobook model is also folding, it differs in the absence of armrests... Such products are often purchased for small rooms. Disassembly and assembly is straightforward.
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If you need to arrange a wide surface for sleeping, you should focus on the model "accordion". In this case, a special box is provided in which bed linen can be stored. On the contrary, a sofa bed has a small sleeping surface and a modest size.
Most of all, straight, corner and modular sofas are in demand among buyers.
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Direct
A classic piece of upholstered furniture. According to the designers, it is versatile and can be placed in any room. The length can be completely different, depending on the needs of the consumer. There are models ranging in length from 1 meter to several.
These sofas offer various unfolding systems. In addition, due to the wide range, you can choose other characteristics, for example, a certain filler.
Great for organizing an extra sleeping area.
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Corner
The main feature is considered to be an unusual shape. Users note that these sofas are the perfect place for friendly and family gatherings.
Such models are quite compact and at the same time provide a lot of seats. Will look great in any room. Available in both wider and more compact designs. There are special corner sofas for placement in the nursery.
A number of models have a variety of functions. This may be the presence of a mini-bar, shelves, special compartments for storing things, etc. Moreover, in most cases, changing the configuration is not difficult.
Moreover, it is very convenient to sleep on such a sofa not only disassembled, but also assembled, since there is plenty of space on it.
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Modular
Modular velor sofas are compartments that come in a variety of shapes and sizes. It is from them that the main structure is made up.
Such models are becoming more and more popular nowadays. Users have appreciated their convenience. Sofas are not only practical and functional. They represent a rather original piece of furniture.
Expensive modular sofas include a fairly large number of modules. There are also chairs, tables, drawers, poufs and other elements.
This is already a system that anyone can install at their own discretion.
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Color solutions
Velor sofas are available in a variety of colors. Very relevant gray scale. The silvery tint looks modern. Black and white furniture looks spectacular. They can be suitable for rooms of various styles.
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Do not ignore and purple. It gives an atmosphere of magic and fabulousness. A warm brown shade is universal, it can, for example, be selected for rooms in which the main colors are yellow, gray and orange.
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Looks very nice as upholstery blue velor... Its shades go well with colors such as blue, white, red, yellow. The burgundy sofa will add charm to the rooms in blue and pink tones.
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Selection Tips
A good sofa presupposes, above all, durability and ease of use. It should be as simple as possible to operate and at the same time sufficiently functional. It should be borne in mind that in the room this particular piece of furniture will attract attention. It is also important whether the owner plans to sleep on it every night or whether it will be a "guest" option. Also, we must not forget about safety.
Experts say that the color of the product has one of the main roles. Its combination with other pieces of furniture is a must. Bright shades are suitable for some, while others prefer calm colors. The sofa should fit perfectly into the room, not violate its style and interior.
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How to care?
On a velor (and on any other) sofa, pollution looks disgusting. Therefore, it is better to try to avoid them. Minor ones are easy to remove with a soft bristle brush or vacuum cleaner. In the case when a cat or dog lives in the apartment, cleaning will be required several times a week. Moreover, it is better to refuse rollers for collecting wool, since they negatively affect the upholstery. Better to use the same vacuum cleaner or a damp cloth.
The effects of cleaning agents should first be checked in inconspicuous places. Suitable formulations are applied to the area of stubborn dirt for a few minutes, after which they are removed with a damp cloth.
Consumers are advised to use regular lather. She's really good at helping. However, the cleaned upholstery must be thoroughly dried with a dry cloth.
Do not use solvents, bleaches or sharp objects.
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Examples in the interior
The velor sofa will become the main accent in any room. Competently selected, it will decorate every interior.
If the living room is made in a classic style, light or brown furniture will look great in it. Nearby you can place a glass table and lush flowers.
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For a white modern room, sofas in bright colors are perfect. The furniture in aqua or rich turquoise looks expensive and impressive. If the wall is made to look like a stone, it is worth staying on a dark blue sofa.
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These pieces of furniture made of velor look very good in glamorous rooms. For them, you can pick up a straight model in a rich blue shade, and throw pillows made in cool tones on top. Completion will be given by a three-dimensional picture or an interesting table.
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For living rooms in a minimalist style, you can pick up a gray sofa. Bright accents are often out of place here, but a pair of sofa cushions playing in contrast can go well.
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You can find out how to clean a velor sofa below.