To date, leather sofas, the price of which varies from acceptable to the extended high, can be observed not only in apartments, but also in offices. However, the acquisition of such an interior object is associated with a mass of subtleties, non-knowledge leading to the choice of poor quality goods.
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Types of sofas
Multiflower assortment of leather sofas is presented:
- folding;
- not folded models.
Based on this, the selection of the sofa is to start from this item.
Sofas folding leather are significantly different with the transformation mechanism.
1. To the models described on the principle of the open book include:
- sofa book;
- sofas with the Click-Klyak system.
2. Retractable models are presented in the options:
- eurobook;
- dolphin;
- accordion.
3. Among the "walking" models are allocated:
- pantograph;
- puma.
4. To the sofa, which has a combined decomposition mechanism, refers to the French clamshell.
Despite a wide range of a variety of transformation mechanism, leather sofas from the manufacturer of a well-known brand will serve quite a long time, whether a regular sofa book or a sofa-pum. Based on this, when choosing a sofa is to be guided by the most convenient folding system.
Forms of sofas
The demand for leather interior items is constantly increasing, contributing to the expansion of the model range, so leather sofas are produced:
- rectangular;
- modular;
- semicircular;
- corner form.
The highest propagation, from a great manifold, the sofas of angular leather, the installation of which occupies a minimum room in the room, in the presence of a large planting area and a wide bed.
Criteria for selecting a leather sofa
The purchase of a leather sofa for many seems unattainable dream. However, when you appear the opportunity, before the buyer, a completely objective question arises, how to choose a leather sofa so that financial resources are not invested.
The size
In most cases, the size and shape of the sofa are selected relative to the place intended for its installation. However, it is necessary to take into account the size of the doorway in the room in order to freely make an acquired sofa, especially overall sizes.
Functionality
All variety of sofas is distinguished by the presence or absence:
- box for linen;
- built into the side back of a minibar;
- pocket for newspapers and other little things;
- adjusting the angle of inclination in the headboard, in the legs.
However, additional elements significantly increase the cost of the sofa, so any model is quite suitable for the house, but for the office most of the functions simply do not need.
Colour
The selection of a sample solution is characterized not only by a harmonious combination with the surrounding interior items, but also the place of its future location, because even light spots are quite difficult to remove from leather upholstery, not to mention the spot from spilled coffee or splashes. In addition, on bright colors, the sections are more distinctly distinguished.
Frame
As far as the selected sofa model is served, it depends on the type and quality of the frame. To date, leather sofas have:
- Wooden frame - made of coniferous trees, differs in shortness and relatively low cost. The optimal ratio between the price and quality is carcasses from oak, beech, mahogany, ash. At the same time, the Golden Mid belongs to "Berezov" frames.
However, for the manufacture of an ideal framework, it is necessary to use well-dried wood without bitch, in order to avoid the appearance of creaks during the operation of the sofa and the formation of mold stains on the trim. In addition, the reliability of the frame gives the compound of the components of the elements by means of bolts, rather than self-tapping and adhesive.
- Metal frame used in the manufacture of sofas is a rather new fashion trend. However, the metal provides not only the reliability of the finished design, but also adds some shock.
The durability of the metal frame is determined by the fact that the seams in high-quality models were cooked, and not bolted.
- The combination of wood with the chipboard belongs to the level of economy-class, which is not distinguished by a long term of use, since for the manufacture of bars, as a rule, grades of coniferous trees are used, and the connection of components is carried out by means of glue, screws. In addition, chipboard sheets should be treated with a special solution that prevents the selection of formaldehydes used in the manufacture of this material.
Filler
The operational period of the sofa also depends on the material used as a filler, since it is intended to ensure the unchanged of the appearance of the sofa for a long time, and independently of the activity of its use. At present, the following types of fillers received the greatest distribution:
1. Natural latex - is created by foaming juice extracted from the GEVE plant, therefore the material is obtained by hypoallergenic, very soft, but elastic and elastic, combining orthopedic properties. In addition, Latex has bactericidal quality, biological resistance and absolute fireproof, along with durability. However, due to high cost, natural latex is often used as a filler for elite-class sofas.
2. Polyurethane foam is performed by foaming polyurethane granules. At the same time, the PPU used in furniture production is characterized by hypoallergenia, high biological resistance and is divided into:
- hard PPU (foam) - characterized by good elasticity, but both the cost and its service life relatively low;
- The PPU of the average rigidity is highlighted by good elasticity and excellent orthopedic properties, since the viscosity of the structure allows you to clearly repeat the contour of the human body, and in the absence of pressure, take the initial look. At the same time, the service life and the cost of elastic PPU significantly exceeds the indicators of ordinary foam;
- the highly elastic PPU is predominantly artificial latex, superior to natural stringency. However, the price of artificial material is several times less than natural, with full preservation of positive properties.
3. Periothek - combines artificial and natural ingredients, while the production is based on polyester fiber. The filler of this species contributes to the rapid restoration of the deformed area to the pristine species, preservation of positive qualities throughout the long operational period. In addition, the cost of the filler is slightly above the average consumption class.
4. Hollofiber is a hollow fiber of synthetic origin, processed by silicone composition, as a result of which the fibers acquire the shape of the helix. Hollofiber has an antiallergic effect, high elasticity that promotes the rapid elimination of the place of deformation, as well as quite acceptable cost.
5. The spring unit includes springs made of steel and fixed either in separate vertical cells or linked each other. At the same time, the amount and quality of the springs significantly affect the comfortable properties of the subject, the service life and the final cost of the sofa. In addition, the use of low-quality springs in the production of a sofa, which can only be judged by the price factor, will lead to the rapid way to fail, which will affect the inevitability of the repair.
6. To save funds and acquire a sofa with a good "stuffing", it is worth considering a multilayer variation when combined:
- all varieties of PPU;
- hard ppa, springs, periothek or holofiber;
- hard or medium rigidity of PPU with periothek, latex, holofiber.
Of course, these are the most common combinations of various fillers used by individual manufacturers in the most diverse configurations, which expands the range of choice, the corresponding cost, preferences and the estimated deadlines for the use of a new sofa.
Upholstery
It would seem that choose a leather upholstery for the sofa, it means it is enough to determine its color. However, a way of high and staining is plays a significant role in the quality and cost of leather upholstery.
Leather tossing is produced:
- Chemicals (in particular, chrome), due to which the skin acquires high strength, light resistance and wear resistance. However, the disposal of the skin under-chemical treatment causes significant difficulties in its disposal, so this method gradually makes himself up.
- Vegetable extracts extracted from breeds of valuable wood. The skin treated with tannins differs from the previous type of tossing with absolute ecology and slightly smaller light resistance.
After the selection, the skin is exposed to staining with dyes penetrating to the depth of the entire skin structure, while the pores remain open, which contributes to the preservation of the texture and pattern. Mix 3 types of skin:
- anilinic leather is obtained as a result of applying the leather material of transparent compositions on the front side of the natural components, which, under the influence of ultraviolet, gradually burn out, forming the wrinkles inherent in the leather product. A similar process allows you to preserve the drawing of the animal acquired in the life of the animal, which unprofessional will easily accept for defects. Anilinic skin is distinguished by low wear resistance, a very soft surface and a high price;
- semi-annunion leather passes a more complex processing process, rather than anilinovaya. First, a special putty is applied on the skin, after which the surface is drying, the surface is thoroughly polished and the dye is applied. Once all the layers are completely dry, the skin again passes the grinding process and is subjected to a polymer coating that creates a barrier for the penetration of moisture, pollution into the material structure. The final stage is the drawing of the picture. As a result, semi-annular skin is characterized by special rigidity, high wear resistance and ease of care. In addition, semi-annoic skin is somewhat less than aniline;
- the lacquered leather is formed as a result of the impregnation of the structure with dyes, followed by applying a lacquer layer, preventing the formation of any kind of pollution. This species is highlighted by a variety of patterns that imitate crocodile, serpentine skin, etc., which are applied by embossing, laser processing, perforation. Decorativeness, relative wear resistance and the acceptable cost of lacquered leather turns out to be indispensable for the design of the sofa as all sorts of inserts.
After examining the upholstery, it is worth paying particular attention to the accuracy and evenness of the seams, regardless of the skin type used. In addition, the rear back of a high-quality sofa is also covered with skin.
Leather sofas in the interior
A wide selection, among a variety of skin shades, allows you to choose a sofa, harmoniously combined with the style and color solving of the interior.
White leather sofas perfectly fit into a modern design of a spacious living room filled with various shades. If there is an oversupply of white in the room, the sofa simply alters with a common background, losing all its attractiveness.
The black leather sofa is suitable for both the working office and for a bedroom, a living room, decorated in calm muted tones.
The leather sofa of gray, brown shades looks good in any interior, giving sophistication and nobility to the surrounding subjects.
Luxury premises will add leather sofas of the golden shade.
The sofa of the red shade will bring brightness and heat to the room decorated in monophonic colors.
Modular sofas, if necessary, harmoniously fill the space of the protruding elements.
Leather corner sofas, whose photos can be represented in a fairly large volume, are used in any room, ranging from small kitchen and ending with a large living room, since significantly saved the useful area.
Thus, leather sofas, the photos of which are contained in the article, will help to choose a sofa regarding any preferences that satisfy not only the design of the room, but also to all quality parameters, providing a long life to a new acquisition. In addition, the sofas are leather production Italy, will not necessarily answer all high-quality standards, but the sofas of domestic production are quite possible.
