The right choice of sofa is the key to comfort and healthy sleep!

People choose sofas as a sleeping place. This is due to their functionality. Ease of use, allows you to save space significantly. Therefore, the selection of this furniture should be treated very scrupulously, since it will serve you for many years.

What points should be taken into account to choose a good, comfortable and high-quality model? How to choose a sofa for daily sleep? How does cost affect the decision? To find this ratio correctly, it is worth considering the parameters of the sofa.

Main selection criteria

1. The degree of rigidity is directly dependent on the filler, which affects a good night's sleep.
2. The build quality affects the reliability and service life. The average service life is at least 7 years with careful handling up to 10 years.
3. The model you choose should fit perfectly into the parameters and interior of the room.
4. Ease of unfolding - when buying, check on site, unfold and fold back several times.
5. Check to see if there are special drawers for bed linen, pillows and blankets.
6. The size of the sleeping area is also important for your rest on it, especially if it functions as a bed.
7. The surface of the sofa must be smooth, depending on the orthopedic mattress.
8. The facing material should preferably be non-slip so that the bed linen lies well and does not slip off.
9. Upholstery is a decoration of the room, but it requires periodic cleaning, the upholstery material must be durable and strong.

The modular system is presented in three types: central, corner, armrests, taking into account the customer's wishes, it is assembled together.

Attention! In a furniture store, a sofa may seem smaller than it is, so all the preferred dimensions must be known exactly (both folded and unfolded).

If a sofa for daily sleeping is purchased for a small room, then furniture with a low back to optically increase the space is more suitable.

Sofa frame

The main indicator of durability is the material from which the frame itself is made. The sofa that you want to use as a bed should have a particularly stable frame. They are mainly made of dried wood (mostly hardwood). Of course, such furniture is more expensive, but it will serve you for decades, thanks to its special durability and reliability.

In cheaper options, chipboard and plywood are used to make the frame.

Check other elements too, how they are fastened together, whether they are well sanded. Don't forget to pay attention to the wooden planks, the whole structure rests on them.

Of course, it is impossible to look at everything at once, so be guided by the reviews of the product manufacturer.

Transformation mechanism

This is the main point when choosing a sofa. Decide which option will be most suitable for you in terms of layout and practicality of using the product.

Here you can highlight the top 10 models.

1. Corner sofa – allows you to use the space as much as possible, and will also fit perfectly into a small room. Almost all models in this category have a compartment for pillows, blankets and bedding. When unfolding, there is no need to take them out of the drawer all the time, they will not be an obstacle.
2. Sofa with a roll-out mechanism - depending on the height of the bed you need, you can choose high or low roll-out models. There is an additional option (not in all) - a reclining position, or as it is also called "relax". In size, such sofas are small and large. Easy to use, quite reliable, compact.

But there are still some disadvantages: they sit and sleep on the same surface, so dents and scuffs may appear.

The sleeping area is close to the floor, and the drawers for things are tiny. There is a risk of damaging the floor covering due to repeated movement of the roll-out mechanism.

3. The accordion sofa is similar to a regular bed and takes up minimal space in the room. It is easy to use and durable. Suitable for buyers who value comfort first and foremost. High seating position with a hard and elastic mattress.

The fabric tension seams are located at the bottom, so they will not tear during use.

Cons: if you plan to use it as a sleeping accessory, you will need a lot of space for unfolding. The materials and components for sleeping and sitting are the same, so after some time they can wear out and lose their appearance.

4. Sofa-book.

• Classic - a moderately priced product, popular with consumers. Compact in size, but to unfold it, it is better to leave a gap near the wall so that you do not have to constantly move it.
• Eurobook is an improved model, has more functions. When unfolded, it turns into a real double bed. The sleeping area is divided in the middle, the surface is leveled, without seams. The transformation mechanism is simple and strong. The sofa is wide, if you sleep alone, you do not need to extend it. You can install it in any corner of the room or in the center, the back wall is covered with the same material.

5. "Tick-tock" - unfolds by "stepping", with the help of such a mechanism the safety of the floor covering will increase. Withstands a load of 240 kilograms. There is also a box for bedding.

The downside is the very high price of the product, which also includes the lack of pillows.

6. "Click-clack" - similar in appearance to a sofa-book, there is a "relax" position. The surface is smooth, you can adjust the position of the armrests if desired. An additional cover is included in the kit, but not always.

But in appearance it is simple, limited in the range of design. The same side is used for sleeping and sitting, which is a little hard.

7. "Dolphin" - pull-out mechanism. The sleeping place is reliable, designed for heavy loads. Smooth comfortable surface for sleeping. Aesthetic, sleeping and sitting places are separated.

Some models on the market have a low degree of reliability, traces from the wheels may remain on the floor, this sofa is not designed for frequent unfolding.

8. American folding bed – where they sleep, they don’t sit. Convenient and practical.
9. French folding bed – a large sleeping place, compact dimensions.

Cons: no box for bedding, slightly thin mattress, creaks over the years.

10. The "Elf" mechanism is equipped with a slatted orthopedic grid, the surface is smooth and comfortable for sleeping.

Sofa filling

1. Sofa with spring frame:

• excellent orthopedic qualities;
• hard, very good for the back;
• easy to operate.

2. Foam filling:

• low price;
• good material;
• the range of products is large;
• hypoallergenic.

The downsides are that it wears out quickly, so it won’t last long, and over time it becomes deformed and less comfortable.

3. Combined sofas combine both of the above types, strong, practical and comfortable to use, the price-quality ratio is respected.

Choosing a mattress

With a spring block (dependent) - a budget option, but already outdated. As you know, over time, springs bend due to the load.

With an independent spring block - ideal for overweight people, more durable and higher in comfort level.

Springless mattress - different fillers (coconut, foam rubber, latex and others), depending on this, they will differ in characteristics.

Sofa for children's room

First of all, the appearance attracts attention, as it is intended for a child. The upholstery should be resistant to dirt and not easily soiled. It is advisable to buy spare covers or sew them, if you have the skills, you can sew them at home and change them periodically. The sofa should be elastic and comfortable. It should be pleasant to rest on and fun to play on.

It is better to choose latex as a filler and a frame made of springs with gaskets.

It is not advisable to take one with foam rubber, it will quickly become unusable.

It is better to choose a metal frame and appropriate fittings; the strength of the frame should be the highest.

Pay attention to the choice of the folding mechanism; an accordion sofa, a folding bed, or a roll-out model would be more suitable.

It is important that there are no creaks. Sofas with a plywood frame are more prone to creaking, so it is better to choose a metal type with a springless block.

From all of the above, we can conclude that, of course, the generally accepted place for comfortable sleep is considered to be a bed, but many models of modern sofas can not only compete with beds, but also surpass and even take the palm in their functionality and comfort, given the presence of backs, comfortable armrests and compactness. Today, a comfortable model can be chosen for any room, from the hallway to traditional locations and the kitchen.

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