White sofa

Gone are the days when those bulky furniture sets that occupied most of the room were fashionable and popular. Contemporaries are increasingly preferring free space, refusing unnecessary furniture. However, there is one piece of furniture that you can hardly refuse - this is a sofa. Upholstered furniture serves as a unique area of ​​relaxation and comfort. Today, the attention of customers presents a wide range of sofas of various sizes and colors. One of the leaders in popularity is the white sofa. Upholstered furniture of white color is a combination of elegance and conciseness, chic and simplicity.

At present, the white sofa is very popular, while this piece of furniture is a unique design solution. The use of white in the interior design (the use of this shade for furniture) has been considered a fashion trend for the past decade.A white sofa is able to transform any room, each room will look unique, unique.

Positive characteristics:

1. Visual increase in space. The peculiarity of light-colored furniture is that it visually enhances any room. Even the smallest room will appear larger if white furniture is put there.
2. Status. You can make the interior more solid and “expensive” with the help of furniture in light shades. White color is associated with elegance, elegance and luxury.
3. Calm and peace. Psychologists say that white color calms a person, relieves stress, reduces the load on the nervous system, brings a sense of peace and tranquility.
4. Versatility. Another feature of white color is its compatibility with almost any shade of the color palette. White color will be interesting to look in the company of both pastel shades and various bright colors.
5. Versatility. As the world's leading designers note, regardless of the style in which the interior of the room will be designed, white furniture will harmoniously complement any of them.

Negative points:

1. High price. Unfortunately, white furniture is always much higher than similar models made, for example, in various shades of brown. This policy of furniture companies due to the fact that the white color is considered an element of chic and status, so the furniture in bright colors can not be cheap.
2. The effect of the "hospital ward." The abundance of white in the interior casts thoughts about the hospital. In the design and arrangement of the room is important to comply with the measure.
3. Low degree of practicality. This factor often pushes buyers away from buying a white sofa. If the family has small children and pets, do not give up the desire to purchase furniture in bright colors. Of course, it is necessary to more competently and deliberately approach the choice of upholstery materials. Today, manufacturers offer many options for natural and artificial materials, which are highly resistant to various contaminants.

White color in the interior has always looked very interesting. However, he was often the object of controversy and controversy. Today, most materials that are used as upholstery of upholstered furniture, has excellent dirt-repellent properties. Due to this, over the past few years there has been a significant increase in the popularity of white sofas.

Having carefully studied the assortment of the modern furniture market, it can be noted that this season the sofas of the following types will be fashionable: classic models of leather and imitation leather, wicker couches in Provence style, fabric models with upholstery made of flock, velveteen or plush.

A couple of decades ago in each apartment there was a sofa book or a sofa-baby. They even had almost identical colors. Today, furniture companies offer products for every taste and color. A wide range of modern upholstered furniture gives the buyer the opportunity to quickly and without any problems choose the most suitable option.

The main criteria for choosing a white sofa include:

• type of (universal straight or angular model);
• the size (small, medium size, large, low, and also custom-made - taking into account the parameters specified by the client);
• mechanism (it is about folding sofas);
• frame material (solid solid wood, chipboard, MDF, plastic or metal);
• upholstery material (genuine leather, imitation leather, eco-leather, velor, suede, corduroy, microfiber, jacquard or tapestry fabric, etc.);
• furniture can be monophonic (white, snow-white, milky, light beige, ivory, pearl, ash white, chalky, white-yellow, parchment, etc.), two-colored (blue-white, black-white, red-beige are in high demand , brown-beige and other combinations), multicolor and with patterns (floral themes, geometric or ethnic patterns, ornaments, etc.);
• style and design (modern or classic model, soft or wicker sofa, couch, sofa with soft or plastic armrests, model with wooden sidewalls);
• the presence of additional elements and decor (removable or mounted pillows, headrests, decorative design with rhinestones or small stones and much more).

The best option for decorating the living room will be a combination of chocolate and white. White furniture against a dark brown background looks stylish and elegant. This interior can be complemented by bright accents: sofa cushions, flower pots, wall or table decor in colorful shades of yellow, orange, red and turquoise.

A room that combines pastel shades and white color will look more relaxed, but no less elegant. Beige wallpaper, vintage decor, curtains or curtains of light fabric, soft pink or pale lilac blankets and covers for furniture - all this, of course, can be supplemented with a stylish white sofa with a classic design. This option will especially appeal to supporters of romance and Provence style.

Over time, any piece of furniture becomes contaminated. If you do not follow the cleanliness and appearance of the sofa (regardless of the color of its upholstery), then gradually it will lose its original attractiveness.

So, to deal with various types of pollution on upholstered furniture with upholstery in light shades can be as follows:

• remove dust regularly and various small debris accumulating in the joints between the seat and back;
• any stain you need to output immediately, because over time this will be more difficult;
• choose the right tools to remove stains;
• Do not forget to periodically vacuum the sofaso you will get rid of dust and streaks that are inconspicuous to the human eye;
• to clean the dirty sofa, use a steam cleaner (if the house has this universal "assistant").

It would be nice to have a couple of sets of removable covers that will reliably protect upholstered furniture from rapid contamination. Especially this question is relevant in families where small children grow up or there are domestic animals who have chosen a soft and cozy sofa.

How to clean a white sofa with improvised tools, see the following video.

Designers believe that white furniture is best suited for interiors decorated in classical and Scandinavian directions, as well as for a number of modern styles.

For the first two directions (classic and Scandinavian style) suitable models with strict laconic forms. Decorative decorations and various additional elements will be superfluous. Prefer sophistication and elegance.

If we talk about the modern directions of interior design, it can be noted that the white sofas are in perfect harmony with the styles of minimalism, fusion, hi-tech, contemporary and country music. To choose the right sofa, you must first familiarize yourself with the characteristics of a particular style.