Folding couch

Nowadays, folding ottoman, which organically fit both in large living rooms, as well as in small-sized apartments, cottages and office premises, enjoys special popularity. An ottoman combines the advantages of a cozy sofa and a full bed, and the built-in volume drawer for laundry saves quite a lot of space in the closet. When folded, such an ottoman does not take up much space, and the built-in transformation mechanism allows you to arrange a comfortable sleeping place for guests in a matter of minutes or serve as a comfortable bed for any family member.

The modern consumer market offers a wide range of different models of folding ottomans differing in size, materials of manufacture, design and color palette. In this article we consider the most popular of them.

The spacious ottoman is very comfortable and functional.This model will fit into any living room design, providing the opportunity to enjoy watching TV or evening conversations between family members. The appearance of these sofa beds will satisfy even the most demanding hostess, as manufacturers provide a wide range of exterior finishes, ranging from an unusual design to various variations of upholstery, including decorating with pieces of precious wood or plastic. If necessary, the roll-out mechanism allows you to organize a spacious bed. A full-fledged mattress on a spring basis will provide the rest with comfort and a peaceful sleep, without harming the locomotor system.

The corner ottoman is often located in the kitchen or in the dining room and differs from the direct arrangement of the back: if the second option has the back behind the headboard, the corner usually has a smooth transition of the back to the side and flows into one of the armrests. These ottomans organically fit into one of the corners of the room, and if desired, easily transformed into a single or double bed located near the wall.As a rule, these models have several variations: the right location of the back or the left. Often, manufacturers of corner ottomans provide the opportunity to independently change the direction of the backrest, if required by the optimal location of the ottoman in the room space.

Children's sliding ottoman is becoming increasingly popular among parents who equip a children's room for younger students or teenagers. It does not take up much space when folded, providing an open space for indoor games. If necessary, with the help of easy manipulations, the child can independently transform it into a comfortable bed up to two meters in length. The built-in box for linen will allow to accustom the baby to clean up the bed and toys, thereby bringing up basic hygienic skills and instilling organization.

You can also find models in the form of a racing car, a large flower or a ship. Such a cozy sofa, having a coloring and design focused on the interests of the child, will bring a lot of pleasure for young family members.But when choosing the best option, you do not need to rely only on the appearance, as the safety and health of the young body is put above all. Therefore, it is necessary to ask the vendors for quality certificates of this furniture to make sure that all materials are environmentally friendly and comply with sanitary and hygienic standards.

Recently, the “hand made” trend is ultrafashionable among the population of different ages and social status, providing an opportunity for everyone to translate their design abilities, wishes and creative ideas into products made with his own hand. In addition, many dream to own exclusive things, created in a single version. This current did not pass by the manufacture of various furniture, including folding ottomans.

At first glance, this process seems rather time-consuming and complex.

But having become acquainted with the algorithm for creating a unique ottoman and having initial skills in carpentry tools, the creation of a folding sofa does not seem to be something transcendent.

After a clear understanding of the future of the finished product should be purchased:

• several pine furniture panels;
• boards of 50 * 150 mm;
• bars;
• foam rubber and synthetic winterizer;
• suitable fabric for exterior plating;
• ready folding mechanism;
• screws, nails, euro screws, staples.

Then you can begin to create a “masterpiece”, adhering to the following approximate algorithm and recommendation proposals.

• It is necessary to begin work from a back and armrests, which are usually made of furniture panels. With the help of the patterns, the marking of the figured or straight back of the future ottoman is planned. For this purpose it is necessary to create drawings, focusing on the wishes of other family members.
• With the help of jigsaw we saw products and cut them into a single design - the box. All parts must be securely fastened together with boards, bars, euro-screws and staples.
• The resulting frame in the right places (back and armrests) are pasted over with foam rubber.
• The folding mechanism is inserted (clamshell familiar to many) with a ready-made mattress or made on their own from the desired thickness of foam rubber, covered with a cloth.
• Several seat cushions are made, which will be located on top of the folding mechanism. To do this, several layers of foam rubber is covered with padding polyester. The main thing is to make the pillows comfortable for sitting, and their overall width should correspond to the width of the seat of the future ottoman.
• The next step is the most important and time consuming. All parts must be sheathed with a cloth or leatherette. For this, a construction stapler is usually used. If desired, you can add thermo-stickers, ribbons, lacing, decorative beads to the fabric or sew bright inserts made of various materials.
• At the final stage, the whole structure is assembled into a single unit. and is being reviewed by family members to enjoy the result and test the resulting furniture.

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