Sofa bed with orthopedic mattress: advantages and types of models

Having a small apartment, it is difficult to organize a full-fledged sleeping bed in it. And the room most often serves different purposes, not only as a place to sleep. Moreover, when planning a living space, it is necessary to select furniture so that it not only serves the owners for a long time, but also does not clutter the room.

This is especially true for one-room apartments, when the room's dimensions do not allow for a double bed and still require that every centimeter be used. In such cases sofa bed with orthopedic mattress — the best option for small apartments, dorm rooms, etc.

Advantages and disadvantages of orthopedic sofas

The idea of ​​producing sofa beds with orthopedic mattresses came to the minds of the Italians, and it was from Italy that serial production of models began. And since then, almost every furniture factory considers it its duty to copy the Italian model. The main and only drawback of such sofas is that there is practically no choice - all models are of the same type and look like two peas in a pod. And the furniture market itself is littered with orthopedic furniture.

The advantages of orthopedic sofas include:

1. Can be used even in the smallest apartments (due to the sofa unfolding mechanism).
   

   

2. When the sofa is fully unfolded, it becomes a full-size double bed with an orthopedic mattress.
   

   

3. Due to the use of an orthopedic mattress, the sofa is absolutely safe for the health of the spine, and, therefore, a comfortable place to sleep.
   

   

4. The sofa bed is reinforced with a powerful orthopedic base, which can withstand repeated assembly and disassembly of the furniture.
   

   

5. The surface of the mattress cover has a relief structure, which ensures normal ventilation and prevents the development of mold fungi.
   

   

6. The range of transformation mechanisms will allow you to select suitable furniture taking into account your living space and personal preferences.
   

   

Attention! If you already have diseases of the musculoskeletal system, orthopedic sofa beds will not help; in this case, only qualified medical assistance and regular physical exercise will help.

General rules for choosing a bed sofa with an orthopedic base

Before buying, you need to find out for what purposes you are buying this sofa? If you plan to use it as a bed in the future, then you need to make a more careful choice.

The most important thing in a sofa for everyday sleep is the transformation mechanism, because you will roll it out or fold it every day. You should not save on buying furniture for everyday sleep, the main thing is to carefully study all the technical characteristics of the proposed model.

The internal frame of these models should be made of high-quality hardwood beams or metal. The height of the mattress in such models should be at least 20 cm, and the width of the sleeping area should be at least 140X180.

When initially laid out in a store, the mechanism should look solid, not wobble or bend. The most successful types of orthopedic furniture are considered to be sofa beds with Click-Clack and Accordion mechanisms.

Types of construction of beds sofas with orthopedic base

There are many types of sofas on the furniture market, and they all differ in functionality: capacity, design and characteristics.

The sofa bed can be made in several variations.

1. Straight folding model, designed for sleeping and resting of maximum two people. Suitable for small rooms and verandas.
   

   

2. Corner models, first of all, impress with their dimensions and large sizes. Such products are intended for relaxation and are capable of filling a lot of space, you can use the corner for some sofa module. Design and fashion play a role in these sofas, most often they are placed in the living room and many of them are not intended for daily relaxation and sleep.
   

   

3. Accordion sofa beds. These models seem to take up a minimum of space, but when the frame is rolled out, they turn into a full-size double bed.
   

   

How to choose upholstery

Different fabrics are used for upholstery, each differing in price and having its own advantages and disadvantages.

The most popular fabrics include:

Types of mattresses: how to choose?

Often the cause of back pain and periodic insomnia is a poor quality mattress. Mattresses are divided into 2 types:

• Spring;
  

  

• Springless.
  

  

What to look for when choosing a mattress

To make a successful purchase that will last a long time, use a few helpful tips.

1. Pay attention to the stitching of the mattress part of the sofa.
   

   

2. Ask the seller about the composition of the filler.
   

   

3. The normal height of a mattress is on average 20 cm, if it is less, it means that the manufacturer decided to save on customers.
   

   

4. Don't forget to test the mattress with your body. No matter how expensive the filling in the mattress is, if the buyer is uncomfortable on it, then there is no point in buying it.
   

   

Having decided to purchase sofa bed with orthopedic mattress For everyday sleep, pay attention to the "accordion" models.

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