Sleeping sofa, comfortable product selection guide

Arrangement of a comfortable berth is a prerequisite for a complete rest of a person. Of course, it’s best to have a bed for a healthy sleep. But unfortunately, in small-sized apartments it is not always possible to install it. A compact but comfortable sleeping sofa with an orthopedic mattress will be a worthy replacement. Modern models are comfortable, functional, have a stylish look, are suitable for daily sleep and fit perfectly into the interior of bedrooms, children's rooms, living rooms.

Transformation mechanism

When choosing a sofa for a bedroom, you must first determine its design. The most reliable and rarely breaking models - not folding. But they are quite narrow and are suitable only as a sleeping place for guests. For daily sleep, choose options with transformation.

There are sofas with a transverse or longitudinal type of folding. In the first case, the head of the sleeping bed is located on the back side, and its width depends on the size of the seat. When unfolded, such furniture is much larger than when assembled. With a longitudinal layout, the head and foot are near the armrests. The maximum length of the sleeping bed is limited by the width of the sofa seat.

Manufacturers offer a variety of options for folding furniture. A successful solution for the interior of a bedroom with a sofa will be models with the following transformation mechanisms:

Roll-out. It is compact when folded, it is easy to lay it out. Depending on the width of the seat, the sofa can be single or double. For transformation, you need to pull the seat by a special belt, it goes forward and pulls the hidden parts of the furniture. The result is a flat plane suitable for regular sleep.
Dolphin. Here the berth is formed due to an additional retractable part, which, as it were, “emerges” from under the seat and is installed on the same level with it. The folding mechanism is driven literally with one hand. This design is most often found in corner products.
Eurobook. The most reliable and popular option. A significant advantage of the model is the availability of a capacious box for linen. The model consists of two rectangular blocks of the same size. When unfolding, the horizontal part (seat) leaves with the help of special wheels, and the back is lowered to the vacant place, creating a flat surface. The result is a full replacement for a double bed. Buying a budget sofa in the bedroom, most often consumers stop at this design.
Pantograph. This type of device is very similar to the eurobook. But here there are no rollers from below, the seat does not roll out when unfolding, but rather “steps out” forward. The advantage of the design is that there is no risk of scratching the floor covering or jamming the carpet.
Click-gag. This option is ideal for both the bedroom and the living room. When folded, the seat and backrest are located at an angle of 45 ° and form a comfortable place to relax. To lay out the sofa, you need to pull the lower part towards yourself and slightly up, and then gently press it. Both halves will lie on one plane, forming a comfortable bed. The armrests can also be adjusted - they are lowered horizontally or a headrest is formed with their help.
Accordion. The design is assembled by an "accordion"; when unfolded, it stretches like a harmonica fur. To expand the sofa accordion, the seat is lifted and pulled horizontally until it stops. When assembled, the model is very neat, does not take up much space and fits perfectly into the design of a small bedroom with a sofa.
Telescope. All parts of the structure are assembled under the seat on the principle of a telescope. For transformation, you need to pull the lower part towards yourself, pushing it horizontally. In this case, the remaining blocks are taken out of which a place for sleep is formed.

When choosing the optimal mechanism, you need to know exactly where the sofa will stand, and how much free space there is for its layout. It is also important to consider who will use it.

Dolphin or accordion models are easily transformed, a woman or even a child can cope with them. And the eurobook and pantograph are suitable for frequent folding due to the reliability of mechanisms in which there is practically nothing to break, but to fold and disassemble them is somewhat more difficult.

Eurobook

Accordion

Dolphin

Click gag

Telescope

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Materials

In addition to convenience, beauty and functionality, the sofa in the bedroom should be reliable, safe, durable and easy to care for. These parameters are affected by the type and quality of the materials from which the furniture is made. For the manufacture of various elements use:

Wireframe. It can be metal, wooden, from chipboard, MDF, plywood. Metal makes the structure durable, but increases its weight. Natural wood is environmentally friendly, durable, withstands heavy loads. Minus - the high cost of the product. Particleboard is used for budget models of medium strength. MDF is a similar material to the class above, it is safe, durable and practical. Best suited for children's models.
Base. To create a comfortable place to relax, an elastic base is used: a soft filler (foam, polyurethane foam), wooden lamellas, a metal snake or independent spring blocks. The latter option is most preferred for daily sleep, as it supports the spine in an anatomically correct position. In order for the surface to be sufficiently soft, a layer of synthetic material is laid on top - holofiber or synthetic winterizer.
Upholstery. Popular options are genuine leather (used in premium models), leatherette and textiles. For fabric upholstery, microfiber, flock, velor, jacquard, chenille are usually used.

The material and shade of the sofa upholstery should be selected in accordance with the interior of the bedroom.

Also consider operating conditions. For example, it’s easy to wash the skin, but scuffs are very visible on it, so this material is not very suitable for the Eurobook mechanism, where parts of the structure come into contact and rub when unfolded. On fabrics with a short pile, scratches and clings are less noticeable, so they will be a good choice if there are pets in the house.

Design and shape

When choosing a product, you need to consider how the design of the bedroom with a sofa is generally made. The form of upholstered furniture must necessarily be in harmony with the style of the room. In classic interiors, curly backs and decorative wooden lining on the armrests will be appropriate. And in the bedrooms in the style of minimalism, modern or loft, it is better to put a sofa in a laconic form.

For the bedroom, psychologists recommend choosing streamlined, flowing lines. This will help create the atmosphere of relaxation necessary for a healthy sleep.

The color scheme should also be calm and not causing strong emotions. Bright shades are best left for the living room or hall. The bedroom with a sofa can be designed in beige, calm green, gray, purple or blue. Tones of furniture and wall finishes can coincide, having different saturation, or harmoniously shade each other.

Features of choice

As a rule, folding models of sofas are installed in small bedrooms. Lack of space forces rational use of all free space. A place to sleep should ensure the correct position of the body. When choosing the optimal model, you should pay attention to such points:

product dimensions, how it fits into the layout;
Unfolded sizes - for a comfortable sleep, the length of the berth should be at least 10 cm longer than the height of a person;
foundation device - orthopedic constructions should be preferred;
the presence of a box for storing sofa cushions and bedding;
practicality and wear resistance of an upholstery.

Depending on the configuration of the room, you need to decide which sofa is suitable - straight or angled, with a longitudinal or transverse layout. And the optimal dimensions of the furniture should be chosen based on the complexion. Individual preferences regarding the elasticity and stiffness of the seat matter. Before buying a sofa, you must definitely sit on it, try to spread it out yourself, evaluate your tactile sensations.