Dimensions of sofas

Assuming to purchase such an interior item as a sofa, the buyer will necessarily focus on one of the main parameters when choosing it - size. Many people buy upholstered furniture, intending to use it as a bed. Therefore, in order to choose the ideal option, it is also important to take into account the parameters of the room where the furniture will be located.

Before you buy a sofa, you must decide on its functional purpose. When using furniture as an additional place to sleep, it is necessary to take into account its method of transformation (transformation) into a bed. To classify sofas according to size can be according to their shape and way of folding. Based on this, the form is distinguished:

• Corner
• Straight lines
• Modular
• Island

Another sign of the classification of sofas is the presence or absence of a transformation mechanism. In the modular and island sofas, such a mechanism is not provided, however, angular and straight models suggest both the presence of a transformation device and its absence.

From the point of view of size, non-folding sofas have compact dimensions and a fairly low price, but they are less functional and fit only for seating. Such models are perfect in the kitchen, a small living room, as well as an office.

If you intend to use the sofa as a place to sleep, you should pay attention to folding models that are characterized by great functionality, but having more overall dimensions than in non-folding products. Also, buyers will appreciate the presence in some models of the laundry box, which will become an additional niche for things. However, it should be borne in mind that this furniture is less mobile, as well as the constant use of the transformation mechanism in the bed leads to its rapid wear. Therefore, the choice of a folding method is one of the decisive factors when buying a sofa, as well as determining the necessary parameters.

This type of sofa, as a corner, has the largest dimensions due to its shape and is suitable only for a spacious room. In advance, you need to consider how much space the sofa occupies in the unfolded state so that it does not obstruct, for example, a passage or a chest of drawers. The corner side serves as an additional couch on which you can both sit and recline. Often this part is used as a place to read, since a side table or a floor lamp can easily fit on the side. In this type, a large laundry box is provided, which will become an additional niche for both bed linen and any other things.

The dimensions of such products are quite diverse - from 140 cm to two meters and more, and the depth, on average, is 60-80 cm. Everything depends on the transformation mechanism. Such models provide for such folding methods as "dolphin", Puma.

When choosing a direct sofa should take into account the room where it will be installed.For the kitchen, an oversized version that will serve as an additional decoration of the interior will be an excellent choice. When choosing a sofa in the living room takes into account the estimated number of guests, so the designs are selected more roomy. Furniture parameters are selected on the basis of the client's desire - from 130 cm and higher, depending on its purpose. A bed in direct models is provided both along and across, which depends on how it turns into a place to sleep.

The practicality of sofas with such a mechanism as "book", "Click-klyak", "accordion" lies in the fact that in the unfolded form, they increase exactly twice, without taking up extra space. And, for example, vykatnaya sofa type "dolphin" or "cot" assumes the presence of a perpendicular bed, occupying a sufficiently large space in front of the sofa. A positive feature of the latter is the small width of the structure when folded.

Sofas consisting of several modules, are a godsend for people who love to often make the rearrangement of furniture, because such a sofa will not only allow you to move it, but also change the shape.Such models are presented in different overall dimensions, it all depends on the number of modules. The downside is the high cost of such furniture, as well as the absence of a berth.

Having chosen the shape of the sofa, it is necessary to correctly determine the parameters of the future acquisition, taking into account the size of the area on which the furniture will be installed, as well as the mechanism of its transformation into a sleeping place. Each type is characterized by several dimensional options. So, for example, corner models are most often made with a standard width of a berth from 140 cm to 200 cm depending on the number of people who will use such a product as a place for rest. Since structures with an angle have two straight parts, it is necessary to take into account the parameters of both, where most often the longest part can reach 180 cm in length.As for the depth of the sofa, the models with a depth of 70 cm are considered the most comfortable.

Depth in direct models is one of the most important parameters. You should also consider not only the amount of space that the sofa takes when folded, but also in unfolded:

• In the sofas such as "book", "accordion", where the sleeper is supposed to be along, the standard length of the product depends on its destination. For the kitchen, a sofa with a length of 140, 150 cm is sufficient. However, for a large family, the length of the product is 160, 180, 190 cm. For a large room, the size of the product can be more than 2 meters, and the depth of the sofa varies from 60 cm to 80 cm.
• When buying a sofa with a transformation mechanismWith the presence of a perpendicular place to sleep, it is important to consider its purpose.For example, the option for guests may be small - 100-120 cm wide, and 170-190 cm long. Meanwhile, when planning to use it as a double berth, you should pay attention to models from 190 cm to 200 cm long and 130- width wide. 140 cm
• It is also worth noting that in the children's room the sofa can be purchased without a transformation mechanism, as it may not be necessary for a child. If the choice is stopped on a sofa that unfolds forward, it is necessary to take into account that its length can reach 170 cm. Models of the type “book” can reach 2 meters in length, and in some cases even 3 meters.
• In models consisting of several modulesThe size will depend on the shape of the sofa. The parameters of each module can vary from 50 cm and more.

Before buying upholstered furniture, it is approximately to calculate how many people will use the sofa on an ongoing basis, since the size of the sofa and the number of seats on it will depend on it. Furniture consultants give some tips on this:

• Parameters small models with roll-out mechanism, which will be used as a bed for one person can reach 130-140 cm. An excellent option would be the sofa "Baby", which has an even and comfortable place to sleep.
• For couples will be optimal lorry sofa, as well as a variant having a length of 170-180 cm. The sofas of 190 cm and even 210 cm are considered to be equally comfortable. The width of such structures is from 110 to 150 cm.
• One of the most popular among buyers is straight sofa model with a length of 3 meters. It fits perfectly into the interior of the living room of medium size, will be a bargain for a large family. In a spacious apartment can be picked up a convenient option. couch with ottomanwhere the corner part can be used as a comfortable enough place for reading, having equipped it with a lamp.
• Constructions oriented to the large living room can reach sizes from 4 to 6 meters in length, depending on the parameters of the seat, whose width can vary from 70 to 90 cm. Such models are most often manufactured by special order.in which you can specify the size of the cushions and the presence or absence of armrests.

Today, furniture factories produce products, based on certain standards, taking into account the average human growth.

Using a sofa not only as a place to rest, but also as a bed, the growth factor is decisive:

• For people with low statureA model of 150 cm in length will suffice, but more often choose products with a size of 170 cm.
• Choosing furniture for a person taller than average, you should pay attention to models with dimensions up to 2 meters. For height over 2 meters a variant with a score of 210 cm is selected.
• Given the variety of dimensions, sthe middle is considered to be a sofa with the parameters of 190 cmIt is acceptable for any growth. Such an indicator as depth is not a priority, so in most cases the average value is taken - 80 cm. In general, everything depends on the model and shape of the product.

On how to choose the right sofa, decide on the size and other tips when buying, see the following video.