Furniture is not just a set of necessary nightstands, beds, cabinets, shelves and chests of drawers. It is exquisitely selected mini-decorations of your home. They should be practical, multifunctional, comfortable, beautiful and necessarily complement the interior of each room.

The issue is especially relevant for those who own small apartments. It is necessary to select models so that they take up a minimum of space and are universal. Products for everyday use are in frequent demand. Every day we open closets to choose clothes, bedside tables to collect documents, shelves to take a toothbrush in the bathroom, a comb in the hallway, a book or a notepad on the shelf. But these are all small things compared to the most important object - a sleeping place. Rest and sleep are the key to a successful day, health and good mood. And a properly selected bed or sofa is an important element of everyday life in every family. The choice of furniture today is quite large. Colors, materials, dimensions, designs, prices - everything is varied and aimed at a specific consumer. You only need to determine your financial capabilities and the future style of the room.
An important role in a house, room and any apartment belongs to a sleeping place, both for yourself and for guests. A good and rational option is a stylish sofa. It takes up little space, folds and unfolds. Standard sofa sizes are designed for about two.
The bed takes up much more space, has different parameters, but does not fold and in addition requires space for bed linen and a bedspread separately. Modern technologies allow you to use a minimum of funds, time and space to get the desired furniture. The ideal option is a sofa bed for daily use. By choosing such a model, the buyer will receive only a large number of advantages - compactness of the sofa, ease of use, affordable price, free space for storing linen, pillows, blankets and other things. The main thing is to choose the right folding sofa.
Manufacturers of upholstered furniture offer a large number of mechanisms for transforming products.
- Book. The easiest way is to fold the back of our sofa back and get a bed for rest.
- Tango. Similar to the book. There is an improvement - an increased number of positions of the sofa - sitting, reclining and lying.
- Eurobook. Part of the sofa slides forward, the empty space is filled with back cushions. Inconvenient to use for tall people.
- Pantograph. Similar in name - "Tick-tock", "Puma". The difference from the previous version is the absence of roll-out rollers. Otherwise, a similar mechanism.
- French folding bed. The sofa turns into a bed with a back and side bolsters by sliding it onto the bed supports. It is not very suitable for daily use. The mechanism for constant unfolding may simply not withstand it.
- American folding bed ("Sedaflex"). With one movement of the hand, the sleeping place is pulled out. The sofa unfolds into a bed. Convenient for frequent use. Disadvantage - there is no special place for linen.
- Accordion. The mechanism extends forward like a musical instrument, creating an excellent sleeping place. The storage cabinet is located at the back. Frequent use can damage the flooring of the apartment or house.
- Dolphin. We pull out the front part of the sofa. Using a strap, we pull out the hidden pillow. This method of unfolding is typical for corner sofas. Simple and very reliable.
There are many more similar mechanisms. Most are very similar in their essence. But manufacturers come up with their own name for each design. When choosing a sofa, the consumer should be guided by their capabilities, desires and the location of the rest of the furniture in the room. Almost every model has a niche for storing bed linen. Thanks to its presence, free space is freed up in the closet, chest of drawers. Wooden armrests, which are used to stand dishes, cups, and a mobile phone, are also relevant. A sofa bed should perform basic functions - when folded, have a large number of seats, and when unfolded, be a full-fledged bed. The shape of the sofa can be straight or angular. The second option is the most suitable and rational for small spaces.
The filling of the sofa plays an important role. The inner part is responsible for the correct and comfortable position of the body during sleep. Today, there are different types of mattresses for sofas. The following table will serve as an example:
Natural materials | Synthetic materials |
Latex | Polyurethane |
Batting | Polyurethane foam |
Felt | Foam rubber |
- Latex is an expensive mattress material made from the juice of the rubber tree. It is elastic, flexible and wear-resistant. It bends at the right angle, has excellent ventilation, is not subject to deformation, and does not promote the development of microbes.
- Wadding is reliable, warm, environmentally friendly and safe. Very heavy. Has the property of rolling, becoming heavier with increased humidity and the appearance of moths.
- Felt is an inexpensive natural mattress filling. Eco-friendly, durable and hypoallergenic.
- Polyurethane is an artificial filler with good density, has an affordable price and is known for its breathability, elasticity, and wear resistance.
- Polyurethane foam is made from a common material - foam rubber. Elastic and durable. Suitable for people with a lot of weight (does not sag).
- Foam rubber is a hypoallergenic, comfortable, synthetic material. Easy to care for, lightweight and waterproof.
There are options with spring, springless blocks and expensive, high-quality orthopedic mattresses. An orthopedic mattress allows the spine of a sleeping or resting person to be in an acceptable, comfortable and familiar position. Muscle spasms, pain and discomfort are removed. This is disease prevention and comfortable deep sleep. Each person chooses their own type of mattress. Some need a soft one, others - a hard one. The goal is one - healthy sleep and a rested body. Taking into account all the wishes of customers, manufacturers offer sofas with a combined type of mattress, combining foam rubber filler and a spring block.
The upholstery of a sofa bed can be fabric, leather, leather substitute and eco-leather. Each option has its advantages and disadvantages. The color can be selected depending on the color scheme of the room. The fabric can be different in color and quality. The pricing policy has a big difference, so the buyer has the right to choose according to his taste and wallet. A very profitable solution is a special cover for a corner sofa. Thanks to the cover, the sofa can get a more interesting look, and by changing the cover, you can achieve the impression of new furniture.
The frame of the sofa should be made of solid wood - the wooden beams must be solid, not glued. Well-dried beech is considered the best wood.
But what does a corner sofa bed for daily use mean? It is not just a sofa. At night, it turns into a place to rest. Corner sofas are often very comfortable for sleeping, even without a fold-out, especially if you can lie down at full length. If we want to feel cheerful, full of energy and positive in the morning, we need healthy sleep.
And during the day we need a comfortable sofa for sitting, watching TV or other interesting activities. It is from this position that a sofa for daily use is the best option for upholstered furniture. This design must have a durable mechanism for long-term use. Every day, constant folding and unfolding will certainly affect any product. It is inappropriate to cheapen here. Expensive fittings and high-quality plywood or wood will ensure the durability of the sofa. If the frame is made of chipboard, then it is desirable that it is of excellent quality. Pillows are considered a good addition. They should be made of hypoallergenic material and match the color of the model. These should not just be beautiful decorations for new furniture, but also comfortable, good headrests.