How to choose the right sofa

The sofa is bought for more than one year and it is worthwhile to be bought with all responsibility. The answer to the question - which sofa to choose includes three parameters. The sofa should be beautiful, durable and comfortable. Decide on his purpose and dimensions. The sofa should not clutter up the space and successfully fit into the interior.

Some tips on which sofa is better to choose you will find in this article. Pay attention to the sofa frame and the layout mechanism. The frame should be made of wooden timber and plywood. The frames from chipboard are quickly loosened and short -lived.

Classification of sofas in shape and design

1. The simplest and most popular is the book sofa. It can be used in an unfolded position for sleeping. Such a sofa easily transforms into a berth. Pay attention to the folding mechanism and stoppers. They should be designed for multiple use.
2. Sofa type "Baby". In the collected state, it is a compact double sofa that occupies little space in the room. Such sofas are produced for both children and adults.
3. Corner sofas - have a huge spectrum of variations in size, layout and purpose. Such sofas are often chosen for sleep and daytime operation as a soft corner. The mechanism of such a sofa should be designed for daily use.
4. Office sofas, as a rule, stationary and island type. They are intended only for sitting on them.
5. Modular sofas - are characterized by the ability to determine the number of places and legs yourself. If necessary, you can increase the area of \u200b\u200bthe sofa by buying prefabricated additional poufs.

Types of upholstery for sofas

1. The most expensive and high -quality upholstery is made of genuine leather. The lion's share in the price of such a sofa is the cost of the skin. Such upholstery requires special care.
2. The upholstery of leatherette or nubuk will be more practical and inexpensive. The material does not differ from genuine leather, it looks aesthetically pleasing and hygienic. To clean the coating, you can use a wet rag and a weak soap solution.
3. Microfiber - coating similar to a leatherette, but produced taking into account the latest technological developments.
4. Velur or Flock - coating imitating velvet. Such material is made based on polyester and cotton.
5. The tapestry was originally produced from pure cotton with the correct interweaving of threads and a variety of patterns. Now industry has mastered beautiful coatings with the addition of artificial threads.
6. Coverage of chinchillas - made on machines by combing. It turns out a villous and quite expensive fabric for upholstery of the sofa.
7. There are good upholstery fabrics made of artificial silk or jacquard, they are distinguished by a strong base and a variety of colors.

Types of folding mechanisms in sleep sofas

1. Regardless of which factory you have chosen a sofa for sleeping, it should be equipped with a reliable folding mechanism intended for frequent use. There are three main types of mechanisms for laying out sofas.
2. The book is a time -tested mechanism. The back of the sofa is fixed with stoppers in the assembled position. For layout, stoppers are removed and using sliding guides, the sofa is brought into a horizontal position.
3. The cot - the folding mechanism is equipped under the seat of the sofa and is brought into the working position by throwing the puffs collected by the accordion. When buying, pay attention to the supports, which should be made of lat or spring plates from veneer. As a rule, such a mechanism is not designed for daily use. Sofas with such a mechanism perform the function of guest.
4. The sliding mechanism of the sofa - must smoothly and easily act. Check how the videos rotate and from which they are made. Such a mechanism must be equipped with argument springs and latches.
5. Most sofas intended for sleep are equipped with bed linen boxes. Do not buy a sofa in which a linen box is made of fiberboard or organ. Do not take the sofa where the base is made of chipboard. Internal nodes should be made of wooden beam and plywood.

Internal sofas stuffing

1. Most often, foam rubber is used. It is advisable to choose a stuffing from a solid sheet of foam and not too soft. Very soft or made of pieces of foam rubber, the stuffing in the process of prolonged operation is painted and becomes unusable.
2. Syntipon stuffing or polyester fiber requires proper styling and fixing in the factory. The synthetic winterizer has the ability to get down and lose shape.
3. There is a stuffing from goose fluff and pen. This is a very expensive stuffing used in exclusive options for upholstered furniture.
4. In addition, the sofa base should be equipped with a spring unit. The sofas of self -respecting firms and those who care about customers are equipped with a sewn -in snake, so that you can see the quality and design of the insides of the sofa.
5. The covers of sofa pillows are equipped with snakes, which greatly simplifies their care and washing.
6. Pay attention to the legs and related accessories. Of great importance is the strength of the metal from which they are made. It is worth looking at the quality of the lines and seams on the upholstery. Additional information on how to choose the right sofa, you can find out from the video video.