Corner sofas

The sofa bed is a reliable assistant, which will allow you to comfortably stay in a small apartment or help out at an unexpected visit of relatives who stayed overnight. It is useful to install it in the living room or in a spare room used for other purposes (for example, in the home office). Particularly comfortable and practical are corner sofas.

Corner sofas became popular in the 70s. They look large and spectacular, creating an atmosphere of coziness and comfort. Such a sofa is able to accommodate numerous companies, and at night it can be transformed into a large bed. It fits compactly into the space of the room, helping to create the perfect interior, filling up the so-called “blind zones” of the room or being the demarcation of free space.

Are habitual sofas with left or right anglehowever, the market can meet and U-shaped designs. There were also transforming sofas, which can be assembled for personal preference, creating a particular angle at the request of the owners. It is very convenient when moving or just when rearranging furniture.

Modular sofas are very interesting and practical.which are also called “smart.” In such models, the armrests are rearranged, and the base itself consists of interchangeable modules of standard size.

Transformation mechanisms are present in almost all models, monolithic sofas are currently almost not available. The exception is, perhaps, only small kitchen couches. Most often, the domestic furniture market offers corner sofas with Eurobook, Dolphin, Puma mechanisms, or variants of folding mechanisms Sedaflex (American folding bed), Mixotual (French folding bed) or accordion.

Any sofa necessarily consists of a frame, filler (spring and soft) and upholstery. In the case of complex structures, a bar, table and shelves may be included.

The basis of the device of the corner sofa is the frame. Currently, there are the following options for materials that can be found in the frame of the corner sofa:

1. Solid wood: pine, beech, oak, ash;
2. Metal: stainless or galvanized steel;
3. Plywood of various thickness;
4. DSP;
5. Material combinations: wood and plywood, wood and chipboard, wood and metal.

Each of the varieties of the frame has its own advantages and disadvantages. For large corner sofas, the metal frame will be too heavy, such a sofa will be difficult to move. But such frames look very impressive in stylish models of high-tech and techno directions, they do not catch fire and rarely break.

Wood is a fairly strong and durable material. However, a lot depends on the type of wood, the quality of its selection and processing. The most durable are oak, beech, ash, but pine or birch can crack in a few years. The important point when working with wood is the observance of the entire technological chain, the shelf life of the sofa frame will depend on it.Qualitatively made timber should be perfectly flat and smooth.

Plywood is often the most qualitative basis for a sofa, but this applies only to those sheets that are made of alternating strips with a longitudinal and cross-section. The best choice is the combination of an array of hardwood and plywood.

Cushions or seats are placed on top of the sofa frame. Fillers, which are used in the manufacture of corner sofas, can be divided into two categories: shock absorbing spring block and soft filler.

Soft fillers include:

1. Coconut wipe (natural product), its main characteristic - elasticity;
2. Durafil - polyester fabric, elastic, not susceptible to burning, hypoallergenic, bacteria and dust mites do not reproduce in it;
3. Hollofiber - spiral polyester fiber, has springy properties;
4. Latex is a natural material, the guarantee for which is 10 years, elastic and hypoallergenic;
5. Polyurethane foam or furniture foam;
6. Sintepon;
7. Sintepukh - the most budgetary material, it is curled into a spiral of 100% polyester.

Spring fillers include:

1. Block springs "Bonnel";
2. Conventional spring blocks "snake";
3. Blocks that include springs, each of which is in a separate spandex case.

The latter are also the name of the block independent springs. "Bonnel" and blocks of independent springs are referred to as orthopedic, providing the best quality of sleep.

In the corner sofas, having in the base of the spring of the "snake" type, the springs are covered with thermal fuses, and a filler is laid on top, the layer of which can be up to 20 cm.

Springs "bonnel" able to withstand higher loads, they are interconnected by fasteners, which allows you to more evenly distribute the load on the seat area. This design allows the use of a thinner layer of filler, for example, polyurethane foam (furniture foam), which reaches 4 cm. The sofas that have such a block inside are orthopedic.

An independent spring block that has a spring in “bags” also allows the use of a not very large layer of soft filler and belongs to orthopedic furniture.

Also in the production of corner sofas can be applied springless filling type.At the base of such a sofa is plywood, on which polyurethane foam is laid, which has an additional increased density. The similar basis for a seat is the most rigid.

Upholstery fabrics are diverse. In addition to common, there are design options for upholstery materials such as velvet, brocade, rare types of leather or suede. However, the most common types of tissue are:

1. Tapestry;
2. Chenille (a variation of which is the mat);
3. Flock;
4. Jacquard;
5. Genuine or artificial leather (suede);
6. Microfiber.

In most cases, corner sofas are equipped with transformation mechanisms, to which you need to pay close attention when choosing to take into account all the nuances of operation.

Transformation options:

• Most often, these sofas have a roll-out mechanism, called the "dolphin." It hides a sleeping place in the depths of the seat, from where it can be removed by pulling on the sewn loop. In this case, the base is initially rolled out, on which the bed then rises. The degree of lightness with which this mechanism operates depends largely on its configuration: devices equipped with an element such as gas lift are much simpler and easier to operate. It is desirable that the sofa "dolphin" was equipped with silicone or rubber wheels, otherwise it can spoil the flooring. In the corner sofas with a dolphin mechanism, the laundry storage box is only present under the ottoman.

• Another popular option for the transformation of the corner sofa is folding. It can be represented by an “American folding bed” (“sedaflex”), a “French folding bed” (“mixotal”) or an accordion mechanism.
• "Accordion" is decomposed thanks to the extension of the steel base mechanism from the inside of the sofa, on which a stretched seat and backrest are laid on top. A feature of this design is the presence of a box for linen, not only in the corner ottoman, but also directly under the seat.Also in such models must have armrests or removable covers that can hide the unsightly side parts of the structure.

• The device "American folding bed" and "French folding bed" is in many respects similar. Both mechanisms have tubular hollow legs, which are straightened when the mechanism is pulled forward. On top of the legs there is a coated frame on which the mattress is located. In the case of the French version, the mattress is not very high and dense, with the “American” it is more durable and is equipped with a spring block “snake”. Also in the “French cot”, the cushions of the transformation are removed from the seat, while the “sedaflex” turns them on the floor, thereby giving the berth additional stability. In both models under the seat there is no possibility to place a box for linen, but since we are talking about a corner sofa, this box is under the ottoman.

• The sliding mechanism is present in another popular model - "Eurobook". TThis design is the simplest and most reliable. The seat in this version of the transformation just slightly raised and pulled forward.This happens due to the movement of the rollers in the grooves located in the body of the sofa. When the seat is pushed back, the backrest is lowered onto the empty seat, creating a sleeping place. The only drawback of the "Eurobooks" can be called a massive view of the back, especially noticeable from the side. To avoid this, the designers have developed a model of "Eurobook", which has a sophisticated back, elegant and neat.

• Also interesting is the transformation mechanism, such as “puma”. When unfolding, he seems to be "stepping out" from the niche under the seat. The advantage of this layout is the fact that the pull-out mechanism does not need the wheels, which means that this sofa can be installed on a fluffy carpet or carpet.

A popular model of the corner sofa is the “Consul”, which has a puma transformation mechanism. Its length is 250 cm, depth 162cm.Performed in a techno-style, it has strict geometric shapes. The corner seat is not limited by anything, on the armrest, located on the opposite side, there is a wide shelf that can serve as a coffee table. Polyurethane foam, hollofayber and synthetic winterizer act as a filler. The linen box is under an ottoman. Upholstery fabric. Cost of the sofa "Consul" ranges from 27 000 r.

Angular sofas "Versailles" and "Volberg" have a similar appearance and the same transformation mechanism "dolphin". Their dimensions are 250 cm. / 154 cm. These models have a universal angle, which is selected during assembly. The geometry in the design of pillows and seats is complemented by an armrest that looks and performs the functions of a high-grade coffee table. The seats are equipped with snake springs, polyurethane foam and padding polyester. Under the couch is a box for linen. The upholstery of these models can be made of either fabric or imitation leather. "Versailles" can be purchased for 17 000 p., "Volberg" is worth 20 000 rub.

"Napoli" has an unusual streamlined shape, its design is simple and concise. In this model, there are no armrests, making the appearance slightly resembles a couch from the time of Louis XVI.Dimensions are also not quite familiar: length 240 cm, and a depth of 203 cm with a relatively small height of 80 cm. The transformation mechanism "dolphin" is designed for everyday use. Filling of seats: springs "snake", foam of increased elasticity; pillows: polizon, spunbond, holofiber. It can be made of artificial leather and fabric.

How comfortable corner sofas and what designs can be called the most reliable, you can find out by talking in various forums dedicated to furniture.

Most users find the corner designs comfortable and recommend folding options, so that you can sit at the table and watch a football match and put the guests to bed at night. And many say that sofas with geometric shapes look good even in small rooms, while Victorian models are more suitable for spacious rooms.

When choosing, users are advised to pay attention to the following details:

1. Materialwhich is covered with a retractable bed (very often it turns out to be of the wrong color and quality that the upholstery is on the seat itself);
2. Carefully evaluate frame quality and folding mechanism depends on the life of the sofa;
3. Check the layout of the mechanism before the purchase, as it is not always possible for girls to cope with it;
4. Do not buy a sofa for daily sleep, covered with leatherette or eco-leatheras the sheets slide on it;
5. When choosing need to pay attention to the upholstery fabricespecially when there is a cat in the house; if it easily forms puffs, it is better to choose another fabric;
6. Sedaflex must have a guarantee at least 10 yearsIn this case, it is operated without any complaints;
7. Genuine leather upholstery should not have a pronounced smell;
8. For the convenience of cleaning a corner sofa worth buying on legs, so that it passed under the mop.

On how to choose the right corner sofa, see the next video.