Forward sofa

The interior of the apartment can not be imagined without a sofa. He creates comfort, warmth for the whole family. All family members relax on it, watch TV, read, chat and even sleep. The first folding sofas invented in the 17th century, it happened in France. To turn the sofa into a place to sleep, it was necessary to remove the armrests. Some sofas could change the position of the headboard. Soft seating and sleeping options can be attributed to long-serving transforming furniture, so when choosing such products you need to consider all the parameters and functions. Today, many people choose a sofa folding forward.

Folding furniture is multifunctional. A double sofa can be a place to sleep for one or two people, maybe with a box for linen, in some cases it can become a table, a workplace. This product is located on a small area, so it is used in small apartments. Folding furniture can be divided:

• By the form of a transformable mechanism. A variety of such mechanisms allows you to choose a folding sofa, depending on its purpose, shape and size of the room. More often found folding models forward.
• According to their device, sofa beds are straight and angular. Currently, create U-shaped products with space for linen, which are installed in a spacious room.
• By functional purpose, sofas are office, for the living room, for the kitchen, in the hallway and for the nursery. The sofa can be a decoration in the living room of the cottage, can be used as a guest version of the transformer sofa. In a small or ordinary apartment, such upholstered furniture can be operated daily - as a bed for sleeping. This option is especially popular.
• In size and seating, the sofas are selected according to the floor space and the number of family members. The compact couch is designed for 2-3 people, and a larger version - for 5 or more. The size of the sofas in each firm is different.

An ottoman that is laid out forward has various sizes, it is intended not only for sitting, but also for sleeping. 2-bed couch has a width of 140 cm, triple is a width of 191 cm.Angular models are compact, they are usually installed in the corner of the room. If the sofa is installed in the kitchen, it can be single (130, 150 cm wide). For a berth it should be 160 cm wide.

A sofa is chosen according to the floor space. The sofa that unfolds forward is placed in a spacious room. Simple double sofa design "Accordion" installed along the wall, has a small surface. The standard size of such a product is considered to be 150 cm wide, but there are also small single variants - 140 cm wide. A double room is suitable for a small room. "Accordion" 150 cm wide

Double bed can be put in the room for children. Although it is double, it takes up little space. Unusually and originally in the room for children look round double sofas. For several children, a double bunk sofa will do. Currently, a lot of models of upholstered furniture are being created, which can act as a single, double bed or loft.

In their form, sofas can be straight, angular, round and island.Corner sofas can have an angle to the right, an angle to the left, be with equal sides, U-shaped. Island sofa can not be pushed into a corner or set under the wall. Sofas are sheathed with a special dense fabric, as well as artificial or genuine leather. The mattress is made of spring blocks or blocks of polyurethane foam, padding polyester, foam rubber, batting. The frame is made of chipboard, wood or metal.

Classic folding furniture with a simple design in the recent past was the only one on the market. Mechanisms are installed on this furniture. "Book". For the transformation, it is necessary to tilt the seat up to a sound click and lower it back, the back reclines horizontally. This product has a compartment for linen, it can be operated daily, because it is reliable and durable. The disadvantage is the installation at a distance of 10-12 cm from the wall. Mechanism "Click-klyak" transformed as "Book", but has a more advanced mechanism and modern design. These models have an attractive price and they easily fit into small apartments.

The folding sofa with the vykatny mechanism is easy to use, it is very reliable and can be used daily. With careful handling, it can last a very long time. It can be converted into a bed by pulling the seat by the loop. The transformation mechanism itself will bring everything to the correct position. The back remains in a former state. This mechanism is most often used in large and angular models. The disadvantage is the low location of the place to sleep and the fact that the wheels often scratch the floor.

Model "Eurobook"Forward, may be interested in a simple design and an attractive price. It can be installed in narrow and small spaces. Easily disassembled to get a bed: you need to pull the seat towards you, and move the backrest to an empty seat. Under the seat is a space in which you can fold the bed and linen. This model can be installed in the middle of the room, you can put it and against the wall, decorating with pillows. In the unfolded form, it takes a lot of space.

Mechanism "Pantograph" can be called "Walking eurobook." It has a modern design, but its design is more complicated, it costs much more. Mechanism "Dolphin" reliable and can last a very long time. When rolling a soft couch forward, the product becomes a spacious and level berth. The transformation system is very simple and is often used in corner models. Will be suitable for installation both in small apartments, and in spacious rooms. The disadvantage is the lack of space for bed linen. This product is difficult to lay out, if there is a fleecy carpet.

Storage space for bed linen at the model "Puma" is absent, it is only in the corner models. In the mechanism "Verona" advanced mechanisms are connected - withdrawable and folding bed. This sofa is very easily transformed, but inferior "Konradu". Reliable sofa "Conrad" easy to put forward. It consists of three parts. This model is compact, convenient, but has heavy weight. Its device combines the withdrawable mechanism and design "Dolphin". Even a child can make out such furniture.

Unfolding models are french, american, italian folding beds.These models in the unfolded form resemble a folding bed. To expand the French cot, you need to remove the seat cushions and disassemble the mattress in three steps. The American folding bed understands in two steps. The area for sleeping is an orthopedic mattress of spring blocks. Italian folding bed is more expensive than all these models, seat cushions are not removed. The device is not simple and is designed for a certain person's weight. The disadvantage is the sagging of the mattress in a disassembled form. For everyday use, these products are not very durable and do not always have space for storing clothes. Sleeping on them is not very comfortable.

Products with a mechanism "Accordion" have similarities with a musical instrument. These products are durable and reliable, have a simple device. They are very compact in assembled form, they have in the back cabinet for linen. They unfold in length forward, so they can be put in a narrow room. In a sleeping level place is transformed, if you raise the seat and pull over. Such options are very popular among young people.

Usually the sofa is put where you want it. But designers choose the interior around the sofa.In the small living room sofa can be put back to the window. It would be better if the back is not above the windowsill. All three walls are in sight. If this is a sleeping place, then you will fall asleep by the window and the battery not quite well. Most often, the sofa set back against the wall. In this case, it is necessary to arrange the wall with a beautiful picture or panel. To divide the room into zones, the sofa can be put back to the middle of the room and facing the wall - to watch TV. In this case, it is necessary to ensure an approach to it from all sides. If there is a beautiful view from the window, you can put the sofa so that the review opens.

To choose upholstered furniture, you need to know for what purpose it is intended: for a bed, for watching TV or for an interior. For recreation fit folding model for use instead of the bed. The sofa can be folded forward three times. You can put it in a small room. If upholstered furniture will be used daily, you need to choose upholstered furniture with a strong transformation mechanism and an orthopedic mattress.

It is necessary to determine the quality of such a product: what material is the frame,upholstery and filler. The frame is better to choose wooden, with transverse beams. The filler should be tight. When choosing upholstery, it is necessary to consider environmental friendliness, ease of maintenance, density, durability. If the leather upholstery, then you need to pay attention to the seams, the needle should not be thick. It will be better if the sofa is covered with removable covers that can be cleaned at any time. The filler should be hypoallergenic, it is better to choose polyester fiber. Choose a better spring mattress, it will last longer.

You need to decide on the shape (straight, corner, island) and the size of the sofa - in accordance with the area and design of the room. When buying, you should have a measuring tape with you. Some models occupy a fairly large area in the unfolded form, they need to be placed in a spacious room. Mechanisms that require physical effort when opening, for the elderly and children will not work. Special attention should be paid to the transformation mechanism. The seller must show you how the product is transformed.

The sofa should not only fit into your interior. It should also be practical, have armrests,compartment for storing linen. To determine the color of the sofa, you must consider the size of the room. For a small room it is better to choose soft colors. So that there is no wear on the upholstery, it is better to choose a fabric with a pattern. If you need a sofa of a non-standard size, you can purchase it under the order.

In the next video - a review of the sofa folding forward.