Folding sofa

When buying furniture in a small apartment, there is inevitably a problem - how to fit everything you need in this very tight space. One of the most acute problems concerns the sofa or bed, because the bed cannot be neglected. And here come to the aid of modern or well-known for more than one century folding options that significantly save space.

Folding sofas are very popular. The first such sofas appeared in the time of the Turkish sultans, and with the advent of European countries, they retained the Turkish name. However, over time, the sofa has undergone significant changes. Now they call a whole class of relatively small sofas with a low back.

The sliding design of the sofa allows you to "kill two birds with one stone" - you immediately get at your disposal not only a comfortable sofa, but also an extra bed. Or even a few beds if the sofa is double.You can use this sofa yourself or leave it for guests.

Another great place for such a sofa is a nursery. But be sure to carefully check the quality of the materials of the case and the mattress to avoid unpleasant surprises during operation. In addition, for children it is especially important that the bed meets orthopedic requirements. Otherwise, back and neck will leak during sleep, and long-term use may cause problems with the spine.

Usually, Retractable sofa models are equipped with drawers for bed linen, which gives them added convenience. Some sofas have other additional compartments - bedside cabinet, bar compartment, bookshelves. But the leader among the sofas in recent decades has become a drawout mechanism.

This sofa is comfortable and easy to use. To expand it, it is enough to push the area hidden under the seat, pull the special straps that are located on it, and with their help lift the mattress. So the sofa turns into a full-fledged sleeping place - quickly and without undue effort.

It is removed in the same way, only in the reverse order - you need to lift the mattress behind the straps and lower it into the sliding part of the sofa, and then push it under the seat. Anyone can use such an ottoman, so a single sofa of this type will fit perfectly into the interior in the early years of a child’s life.

Another advantage of the roll-out design is a long service life. Such the sofa can last up to 10 years and longer which makes it also quite reliable investment. Unfortunately, other designs of a folding sofa can not always boast the same - a complex mechanism can quickly become unusable, it is less resistant to inconsistent and inept actions during use. Therefore, in the nursery, the extendable ottoman will be a better alternative to the bed than anything else.

First, decide for what purposes you plan to buy a sofa. Will it be only a sleeping place, only a sofa, or both functions will be used to the full. The choice of model is influenced by the room and how the sofa will stand - in the corner, in the center of the room, by the window.

Having decided on the purpose and place, be sure to measure the length of the space that is allocated under the sofa. This is important not only for the purchase of a model with the required dimensions, but in order to determine the type of sofa. We can distinguish the following Popular types: roll-out, folding beds and "eurobooks". These are the most convenient options.

Such designs allow you to attach to the sofa wall space the length of its width. The length will depend on whether it is folded or unfolded. The width of the pull-out sofa is the size that determines the number of beds. So much space is saved, which is especially important if it is a guest couch, because it does not have to be used very often. If the free space in the room is not enough for the dimensions of the sofa, it is quite possible that you should pay attention to the folding chairs.

However, you should pay attention to the quality and design of the rollers themselves. They should not scratch the floor and jam. This is especially important if the sofa is planned to be placed in a room with a parquet floor.And it is better in this case and completely abandon the retractable option in favor of the folding.

Corner ottoman - undeservedly less popular version, but it fits perfectly into the kitchen interior. In addition, it looks very historic, because it was these models that were once used in the Middle East. If you choose a suitable model, it can be a great addition to the interior in oriental style.

In stores you can find designs "Conrad", "Click-click", "dolphin", "accordion" and many others. They also should pay attention - perhaps some of these mechanisms will be more appropriate in your situation, because each apartment is individual, and the furniture may have a different purpose. But the price and quality while always remain important features that are worth paying attention to.

A more detailed overview of the folding sofa, see the following video.