Sofas in the bedroom: types, features of choice and placement

Furniture for each room in an apartment or residential building is selected individually, depending on the size and purpose of the room, as well as the tastes of the owners. The bedroom is one of the most important rooms, since a person should receive a stable and proper rest in it. For a comfortable sleep, you need to purchase a bed or sofa of a suitable size.

Not all rooms have the necessary dimensions to put a bed in them, so the choice is made in favor of sofas. Due to the variety of this furniture, you need to know what to look for when choosing.

Every room in an apartment or house should be cozy, comfortable and functional. Furniture is selected based on the size of the room, its purpose, illumination, as well as the preferences of the owners themselves. The bedroom is a special room, since everything in it should be subordinated to a single goal - good rest, in connection with which the tone of the wallpaper, the color scheme of furniture and accessories is selected calm and soft.

The abundance of various items in this case will be superfluous, especially if there is not enough space for them. The main piece of furniture in this room is a bed that must be the correct sizeto ensure proper sleep and rest.

Not all bedrooms have enough free space to put a good, large and comfortable bed, but you should not despair, you can replace this piece of furniture with another one, no less comfortable, but more suitable for specific circumstances.

The obvious advantages of a sofa can be considered:

• multifunctionality and practicality;
• solid base and good stability;
• comfort from use;
• ease of use;
• additional functions that are available in some models.

The ability to transform this furniture for specific needs, use a niche for linen and additional compartments, if provided, makes the sofa in the bedroom more comfortable and functional than a simple bed.

The popularity of sofas is only increasing every year, which is associated with the variety of their shapes, appearance and functionality. To choose this furniture for the bedroom, you need to analyze all the options and choose the most convenient one. If we consider sofas by the type of mechanism, then there are such options.

• Folding - represents products by design type: click-gag, book and couch. The click-gag has an intermediate folding mode, which makes the sofa ideal for relaxing in a seated position. The transformation takes place by raising the seat until it clicks, after which the desired position is set. The sofa-book is one of the first examples of folding furniture, which is still relevant today. Changing the sitting and lying position occurs by raising the seat until it clicks and also for reassembly. The couch is a small single sofa that fits well in small spaces and has a simple unfolding mechanism.

• Withdrawable - this type is represented by the options: "Eurobook", "Eurobook tick-tock", "Dolphin", "Pantograph", "Puma", "Konrad".
  • "Eurobook" is the highest quality and most durable option, its unfolding occurs by moving the seat forward and laying the back in its place.
  • "Eurobook tick-tock" features a folding mechanism that allows the seat to be extended in the air, which protects the floor from scratches and the carpet from wear and tear.
  • Sofa "Dolphin" often has an angular structure, the side part of which has a lifting mechanism, and the berth is expanded by pulling out the hidden niche and laying the soft part of the seat on it.
  • Sofa "Pantograph" is a product, in the middle between "Eurobook" and "Tick-tock", due to the presence of a special mechanism, but at the same time the presence of contact with the floor.
  • Sofa "Puma" it is recommended to use it in the bedroom, as it is very reliable and easy to use. You can unfold it by lifting the seat up slightly and pulling it towards you.
  • Sofa "Konrad" it is also advised to place it in the bedroom, due to the presence of a spring block in the unfolded form. It is quite simple to expand the product, you need to pull the seat towards you, for which there is a special loop, and then remove the lower part from the niche, leveling the entire surface of the sofa, turning it into a full-fledged bed.

• Unfolding - this variety is represented by the following options: folding sofa and "Accordion".
  • First option represented by a wide variety, but the principle of unfolding is reduced to the fact that the mattress has a folding structure and hides inside a metal folding bed, which, when transformed, turns into a sofa bed. This option can be with a foam or orthopedic mattress.
  • Sofa "Accordion" is also very popular for its ease of use and reliability. This furniture consists of three parts, one is the seat, the other two are the back. To unfold the sofa, it is enough to pull the backrest towards yourself and the product will unfold into an even, soft and homogeneous bed.

Bedroom sofas can be one and a half or single, in form - simple or angular, by filling may consist from a spring block, orthopedic mattress or foam rubberand maybe combined. The sofa in the bedroom can be the main place to sleep and relax, or an additional one. The main option should be chosen carefully, with an assessment of all components of the structure, shape and filling. Only a soft and comfortable option will allow you to have a good night's sleep and rest.

The shape of a sofa for a bedroom can be:

• straight;
• angular;
• u-shaped.

The choice of a specific option is due to the required size of the berth, as well as the dimensions of the room.

The sizes of sofas can vary significantly depending on the shape and mechanism. The height from the floor is usually standard and ranges from 40-50 cm. The height can be different, a high sofa has a back from 90 to 1 meter, a small one will have a height from 60 to 70 cm. The corner version can have a berth width from 130 cm to 2 meters, the length of such a sofa can start from 150 cm and go up to 2 meters. When folded, the seat often has a size of 70 or 90 cm. The dimensions of the U-shaped structure can also be different, so that each person can choose a product for himself according to his taste and the size of the room.

A straight sofa can have various dimensions, the small version will be 130 cm long, and the large one will be up to three meters. A narrow sofa will have a width of 70 cm, a larger one - 90 cm, 80 cm is considered the most popular. Folding models are more versatile, since their length and width can be selected. Mini-options start from 120 cm, the optimal size is 150 cm.The berth can have such a range of lengths, from 170 to 210 cm.

To make the bedroom beautiful and unique, you need to work hard to create its design, why it is worth choosing the most suitable style:

• modern - pragmatism and convenience, the ability to mix different styles;
• classic - luxury and wealth, the presence of volumetric decorative elements, pastel colors, flower arrangements;
• Japanese style - echoes modernity, all products and accessories must be made from natural materials;
• minimalism - the presence of a minimum set of furniture and accessories, simplicity of forms, maximum space in the room.

The sofa for the bedroom should match the color scheme of the room and its style. Beautiful wallpapers should find their continuation in the upholstery or decorative pillows on the sleeping place. Most often, a room is decorated in a modern style, using a minimum of items, without overloading the space, while leaving it as functional as possible.

To find the best sofa for your bedroom, it is worth weighing the main criteria and finding the best option.

• Product shape - can be straight, angular, u-shaped. The choice must be made depending on the free space and the number of people who will sleep on it.

• Folding mechanism type - with a narrow and long room, it is worth choosing those options that unfold forward, while having a minimum width, if the room is square, it is necessary to provide for the presence of free space in the unfolded form so that you can conveniently use the sleeping place.

• Mattress type - depending on preferences, you can purchase a sofa with foam content or with an orthopedic mattress. The main difference in this case will be in the cost of the goods.

• Upholstery color and material must match the design of the room. The upholstery must be strong, beautiful and durable.

• Cost plays a role. You can purchase a budget option with a minimum of funds or choose a luxury sofa with additional functions and high quality components.

If a sofa is used in the bedroom instead of a bed, then it is important not only to choose it for the size of the room, but also to put it in the right and optimal place. The interior of the room should be holistic, because the presence of the sofa in the wrong place will spoil all the efforts of the owners or designers.who worked on getting a complete image of the entire premises. No matter how large the room is, 12 sq. m or all 20, it is important to be able to arrange all the interior details in their places.

Most often, a sofa, which serves as a sleeping place, is placed near a long wall, in the middle of the room, allowing a comfortable approach from any side, as well as creating a harmonious composition.

The sofa located near the window looks good, which allows you to maximize the free space of the room. It is worth leaving the approach to the sleeping place from all sides, without moving it close to the wall with the window.

In the bedroom, you can place a bed with a sofa if the room is both a hall and a bedroom, or there is a need for an extra bed from time to time. These pieces of furniture can stand close to each other, the main thing is that when laying out the sofa, it is equally convenient to use both the bed and the additional area for sleeping and relaxing.

See below for tips on choosing a sofa for your bedroom.