Choosing a sofa bed for every day: types of mechanisms, photos

Sofa bed — This is a very important and functional piece of furniture. What is the advantage of this piece of furniture over a simple sofa or a simple bed? Let's figure it out!

modern sofas — It is difficult to imagine a cozy home without a sofa.

The main purpose of a sofa bed is to provide enough space for a healthy sleep. Unfortunately, the dimensions of some living spaces do not allow for oversized beds. And having both a bed and a guest sofa is an unaffordable luxury for many. This versatile piece of furniture was created to solve these problems.

modern sofas photo — This upholstered furniture gives us warmth and a sense of measuredness; the sofa occupies one of the main places in every family.

You should approach the purchase of a sofa wisely and responsibly. As you know, a sofa consists of 4 main elements:

Frame;
Mmechanism;
Nfiller;
ABOUTbivouac.

sofa design — To choose the model that is right for you, you should know what types of sofas exist.

Each piece of furniture has its own quality criteria.

Content

Frame
Mechanism
Filler
Upholstery
Size
Form
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Frame

The frame of a quality sofa should be made of solid wood. The most suitable wood for a sofa frame is birch. It is a fairly dense and environmentally friendly material. If you want to buy a good sofa bed cheaply, then choose a frame made of multilayer plywood.

sofa in the interior — The prices are quite affordable, and their quality is not inferior to sofas with frames made of expensive wood.

Mechanism

Now let's talk about the mechanism by which the sofa extends. The most popular mechanisms are:

"Eurobook";

This type of furniture will last much longer than other types of sofa beds.
"Click-clack";

This type of sofa is an improved model of a sofa bed.
"French folding bed";

The French folding bed mechanism is not intended for continuous use.
"Dolphin";

The additional sleeping area of this design is hidden in a pull-out box located under the seat.
"Accordion".

A sofa bed with an accordion mechanism can rightfully be called one of the most comfortable options for upholstered furniture.

The "Eurobook" mechanism is easy to unfold and has a large sleeping surface. It is a very reliable and durable mechanism.

sofa bed eurobook — The extraordinary convenience and simplicity of the mechanism allows you to place the Eurobook bed even in a child's room.

"Click-clack" — This is a modification of the Eurobook. Its back can be tilted at different angles.

sofa bed click clack — It is characterized by the same algorithm of actions and the accompanying “click” of fixation, but the difference is the presence of an intermediate “reclining” position.

If you want buy a sofa, which allows you to "play" with interior design, then take a closer look at the "dolphin" mechanism. Its design and operating principle are somewhat similar to a sandwich. One of its panels smoothly fits onto another.

sofa bed dolphin — This sofa design is very simple and consists of two parts. Such a sofa looks great both in large rooms and in small rooms.

The guest form of the layout is a large sofa bed, equipped with a "French folding bed" mechanism. It will be useful if you are not going to disassemble and assemble it too often, because its entire structure is very bulky and quite inconvenient to unfold.

Sofa with accordion mechanism — This is the most compact piece of furniture. When unfolded, it is very convenient. However, its transformation requires additional space.

sofa accordion photo — Furniture with an accordion mechanism is the most popular among young people; it can easily fit into such modern and unusual styles as pop art.

Filler

It is better for overweight people and elderly people buy a sofa with a spring block as a filler. It forms a rigid surface necessary to maintain the physiological position of the spine, which is very important for healthy sleep.

Upholstery

The material that the sofa will be upholstered with — This is a separate topic for discussion. Jacquard, chenille, tapestry, cotton, leather — well-known and long-used materials.

beautiful blue sofa — Modern sofa manufacturers have begun to use new, improved types of upholstery.

Jacquard chenille — This is a durable hypoallergenic fabric that does not require additional care.

chenille sofa — Jacquard chenille is the nobility of fluffy thread and smooth silky base.

Recently, the popularity of upholstery fabrics of the "rogozhka" type has been growing in the furniture market. It consists of 30% viscose, which gives it an effective light shine.

sofa matting — Furniture matting is a fabric that is actively used nowadays for upholstering furniture of various types.

The leading material of the new generation is fabric with an antibacterial coating. It prevents the growth of fungi and microorganisms that are dangerous to human health.

modern sofa bed — A sofa upholstered in this material is quite wear-resistant.

Size

It is necessary to take into account that for healthy sleep the size of the sleeping place should exceed the height of the person by at least 5 cm. It is also necessary to remember that with a transverse layout the sofa will move forward. It is necessary to make sure that there is enough room for this furniture in the unfolded form.

eco-leather sofa bed — With a longitudinal layout, this problem is not so relevant.

Form

In order to buy a sofa, which will fit perfectly into the interior, you need to choose its shape.

Modern Sofa Options — By purpose, sofas are chosen based on personal needs. The dimensions and configuration of the room should be taken into account.

The corner shape is rapidly gaining popularity. With proper and well-thought-out planning, it can significantly save space and correctly zone the space.