Roll-out sofas

In the conditions of small apartments transformable sofas become a real salvation. Among the many models presented on the modern market, vykatny sofas stand out. Their main merit is the simplicity and convenience of design.

Sofas with the vykatny mechanism are most simple in operation. First of all, they deserve consumer love for being great for everyday use. The design of their sliding mechanism, as a rule, consists of two or three parts, depending on the model. The front part is extended and lifted with the help of a simple system of rollers and brackets, thanks to which it takes only 30 seconds to transform the furniture.

The simplicity of the design and the absence of unnecessary details - a pledge of reliability of such sofas. Their mechanisms are designed for constant load, and the parts of which they consist, are made of durable materials.It is also possible to have a small amount of plastic elements.

When unfolded, the roll-out sofa is a smooth, soft surface without sudden drops, comfortable for sleeping. The owners of such furniture do not have to worry about additional mattresses, as the foam rubber or polyurethane foam filling upholstery copes with their functions.

Sofas with a vykatny mechanism suitable for rooms of any size and save room space, which simultaneously performs the function of the bedroom and living room. Thanks to a wide range of brands and models, you can find a piece of furniture on the market that fits any interior.

Summarizing the above, the following advantages of roll-out sofas can be called:

• Reliability and durability;
• Ease of operation;
• Comfortable to sleep;
• Space saving;
• A wide range of models.

Despite the same principle of operation, models of roll-out sofas differ significantly from each other in appearance and the presence of additional functions. As an example, you can consider several of the most popular models:

• With ottoman. This is an angular high-rolled sofa, one of the sections of which can be called a couch (or ottoman) as it does not have a back and armrests. When unfolded, this section also becomes part of the bed. When assembled, it is an extra seat for guests. This model is perfect for owners of small apartments, which are often visited by friends.

• With spring block. This model is ideal for children. The child’s spinal column is in need of reliable support, which can be provided by rigid spring blocks of the mattress. Often these sofas are available without armrests. Such a solution helps, on the one hand, to save space, on the other, it contributes to the comfortable sleep of the child.
• With drawers for linen. Another useful "trick" that can be performed by individual models of roll-out sofas is the storage of pillows, blankets and bed linen. Storage boxes can be hidden in static sections, and can be located directly under the seat.

• With retractable armrests. Retractable or convertible armrests - another way to ergonomic organization of space. Transformation options can be different: folding armrests, swivel or removable. The choice depends on the purpose pursued by the buyer.
• With a big berth. Here we are talking, rather, not about a certain variety, but about the size of the seat when folded. When buying a two-seater sofa, you need to remember that when unfolding it will leave a maximum of one and a half. But those who want to get a full three-seater bed, you should stop the choice on a three-seater sofa.

The classic version is a straight, roll-out front sofa without corner sections. It is best suited to those who are going to use this furniture as a permanent bed.

Earlier, the article mentioned varieties of roll-out sofas, but now it’s time to dwell on some of the popular models.

Perhaps the most familiar model vykatnogo sofa is a model "dolphin".The mechanism of this model is based on a roll-out platform, which when assembled is hidden under the seat. In order to spread out such a sofa, you need to fully extend the platform and pull up the sewn to the edge of the loop. Thanks to these movements, the surface of the platform is installed flush with the seat, tightly adjoining it and forming a sleeping place. In order to assemble such a sofa, the strap is again pulled up, tilting the platform and lowering it, then pushing the platform under the seat. The similar mechanism is peculiar both direct, and angular sofas.

Models with the mechanism of decomposition "dolphin" produced almost all furniture factories. Many familiar model "Diana», «Diana2», «Atlanta"And"Brussels"From"Tries"And"Charisma Furniture"- for many years they have filled the furniture market of Russia and the CIS countries and are not going to give up their positions.

This transformation mechanism is also familiar to many. "Eurobooks" are transformed into a bed with a retractable seat and a folding backrest. The seat is slightly raised and pushed forward, making room for the backrest, which is lowered by pressing.In the assembled state, such a sofa can be quite narrow, which is convenient if the bed should be arranged in a small room. A good example of such a model is the sofa "Paris"Manufactured by the factory STOLine.

Another simple mechanism. To spread out such a sofa, you only need to press the back on top. Lowering, the back moves the seat and is installed on the same height with it. Models with such a mechanism of transformation are characterized by a high back and convenience in both the assembled and unfolded state. An example of such a model can serve as a sofaLord"From the factory"Borovichi-Mebel».

The mechanism of "accordion" consists of three parts - the seat and two sections of the backrest. When unfolding such a sofa, the seat slightly rises and stretches towards itself, turning the folded back “house” into a spacious berth. The mechanism is usually based on a rigid metal structure. These sofas are not very well suited for living rooms, but fit perfectly into the interior of a children's room or a small bedroom. For example, a sofa modelVersailles"From the factory"Mebelus"Or a sofa"Bravo"Furniture factory"Rook».

Models with the transformation mechanism "sedafleks" are full-fledged sofa beds with a special mattress that is not used as a seat in the assembled form. These sofas are laid out a little harder than all of the above. First, the upper cushions are removed from the seat. Then with the help of special loops an additional section is taken out of the niche, the legs are straightened and the lumbar part is installed. Then the last part is laid out - the footboard. The bed “unfolds” like a rolled up roll. A sofa would be a good example. MOON110 from the factory "Living sofas».

Highly folding sofas with backrest can take three positions: sitting, reclining and lying down. The intermediate position is achieved with incomplete transformation, when instead of two sections only one is expanded.

Choosing the size of the sofa, it is useful to build on two characteristics: the size of the room and the desired size of the bed. A small assembled sofa can have quite a decent size when unfolded, if its mechanism consists of three parts - that is, in addition to the withdrawable part and the static seat, it also has a backrest.

There are no standard sizes for roll-out sofas - it all depends on the model and manufacturer. But if we talk about common things, then the width of 120 cm will be too small for a double sofa. It will not be very comfortable on a sofa with a width of 130-140 cm.

An important role when choosing a sofa is the upholstery material. Here we can distinguish two groups: leather and fabric. And those and others have their advantages.

For example, leather sofas (or their modern counterparts, made from eco-leather) look great and are easy to maintain: dust is not clogged in their upholstery, and wet cleaning is enough to rid such a sofa from most of the dirt. On the other hand, a smooth leather covering is not always comfortable: when unfolded, it can slip underwear, and prolonged contact of such upholstery with bare human skin often brings discomfort.

Genuine leather is susceptible to moisture and requires special operating conditions. In the room where the leather sofa is located, a humidity of about 70% must be maintained, otherwise the upholstery will quickly shrivel, become brittle, crack, or rub off.In addition, genuine leather does not like direct sunlight.

Eco-leather is less fastidious. It is relatively calm and carries the sun's rays, and low humidity, but it has its drawbacks. It easily remains clings and scratches, which then can not be fixed. In this regard, it is better not to buy sofas from eco-leather in houses where small children or animals live.

Fabric sofas attract a wide selection of colors and style decisions. When choosing upholstery fabric sofa you should pay attention to two important points: the material and color fastness.

As for the material, you can stay on the flock. It is unpretentious in leaving, nice on the touch and rather cheap material. The main rule of handling flock upholstery is not to clean it with alcohol-containing agents.

The second material in the list is velor. Beautiful and delicate fabric is perfect for upholstering sofas, but does not like wet cleaning.To care for velor sofas, it is recommended to use dry sponges and a vacuum cleaner. Stains can be washed with a mild soap solution or special velor cleaning products.

For the upholstery of children's sofas, chenille is well suited. It is soft, slightly fluffy and very pleasant to the touch. This is partly synthetic material, so when cleaning it is better not to use alcohol-containing solutions.

Jacquard and tapestry - materials for elegant sofas. These are elegant and beautiful fabrics that are more often used in the manufacture of expensive furniture. They are durable and tough, so sleep on them will not be too comfortable.

If you are going to buy upholstered furniture, especially such a functional one as a roll-out sofa, you need to very clearly determine the main goals of use. Double or mini size? In the nursery, living room or bedroom?

If the sofa will be used daily as a bed, then you need to look for models with orthopedic seats or mattresses (sedaflex models to help).If only guests who come once a year will sleep on it, then it is better to pay attention to its characteristics in the assembled condition.

One of these important characteristics is the quality of the filler. It should be made of polyurethane foam (foam rubber) with a density of at least 25 or of a spring block. Otherwise, the sofa will quickly sow down and lose its shape.

The second important point - upholstery. You should not skimp on it. Too thin and cheap fabrics will quickly stretch and lose their shape. This is a false economy.

The third question is the frame material. There are three options on the market: plywood, chipboard and metal frame. Frameworks made of chipboard are not very reliable and can be used in those cases if no one is going to sleep on them long and often. The strongest sofas are on metal frame. They easily maintain daily loadings and are not subject to frequent breakdowns.

Another crucial factor is the quality of the transformation mechanism. Sliding mechanisms must be made of at least three millimeter metal. Be sure to check the quality of their color and appearance of the connecting elements.

On the territory of the Russian Federation, the guarantee for any upholstered furniture according to GOST is one and a half years. In this regard, manufacturers are obliged to provide a guarantee for this period. But the problem is that most of the furniture is sold through intermediaries, who do not always assume warranty obligations. As a result, if something goes wrong, the buyer is simply sent to the manufacturer and a long and exhausting fuss begins, most often ending in nothing. To avoid this, when buying it is worth making sure that the seller has his own customer service and in which case he will fix the damage that has occurred.

The main difficulty in choosing a place for a roll-out sofa is the need to take into account the space for both “phases” of its operation. It is clear that the assembled sofa takes up very little space. But turning into a bed, this furniture will “eat” all the free space. Therefore you should not put chairs or heavy coffee tables in front of such a sofa so that you do not have to move furniture every time.

Choosing a sofa, you need to take into account not only its width and length in the assembled state, but also to evaluate the whole scale, carefully measuring the furniture in a disassembled form.

Despite newfangled trends, advising to install a sofa in the center of the room, pull-out models are more conveniently placed near the wall. This is all the more relevant because the back walls of such sofas, as a rule, are absolutely closed and do not differ in their special elegance.

In general, a roll-out sofa will find itself in any function room, be it a bedroom, a living room, a nursery or even a kitchen. The main thing is that there is a place for him.

In the exceptional majority of cases, roll-out sofas are sold assembled and do not require any additional effort to assemble. But if the purchased sofa does not cause interest and you want to assemble the furniture with your own hands - you can equip yourself with non-clever tools and do everything yourself.

Materials and tools:

• Chipboard or plywood, boards, bars;
• Foam rubber, sintepon, leather or fabric for upholstery;
• Transformation mechanism
• Joiner's glue, screws;
• Hacksaw for wood or jigsaw, plane;
• Screwdriver and furniture stapler;
• Hammer;
• Scissors, sewing machine;
• Tape measure; pencil;

Master class on making a sofa "Eurobook" without armrests:

• Sketch. The first thing to do is to draw the finished sofa on paper, mark the dimensions and draw individually all the elements of the structure.
• Build the frame. Hard frame made of boards, which are then sheathed with thick plywood. First of all, the bottom box is made: two boards (190 and 80 cm long, 2.5 cm thick and 20 cm wide) are connected with 4 bars 20 cm long with self-tapping screws and a screwdriver. After knocking down the frame of the box, it is reinforced with transverse slats, and the lower part is sheathed with sheets of chipboard. The frame of the seat and back is made in the form of rectangles knocked out of bars with a cross section of 40 * 60. To the ready-made elements fasten slats (strips of laminated wood), which serve as a support for the mattress.

• The connection of individual elements. When the details of the frame are ready, they are connected with special mechanisms of extension. They can be purchased at the furniture hardware store along with instructions on fasteners. Then the back and the seat are interconnected so that in the unfolded state there is a gap of 1 cm between them.
• Foam laying. At this stage, the sofa should be in the unfolded position. Foam rubber is cut to the size of the seat and back and glued to the frame elements. The thickness of the foam and the number of layers is selected to the taste of the owner.However, the bottom layer must necessarily be made of foam with the highest density.
• Upholstery. The cover can be ordered in production, or you can make it yourself by choosing a sufficiently dense fabric to your taste. The side seams of the cut cover are stitched on the sewing machine, and the edges are folded and attached to the frame with the help of a furniture stapler.

Sofa with roll-out mechanism from the Finnish company Pohjanmaan - in the video.