The armchair is a comfortable and multifunctional piece of furniture that fits perfectly into the interior of a small apartment. What to look for when choosing this or that model of a chair-bed? How not to remain disappointed after its acquisition? The answers to these questions will be shared by "The House of Dreams" in today's article.
Armchair-bed
3 important tips: how to choose a good chair-bed
1. Inspect the frame base
Manufacturers of upholstered furniture offer a choice of consumers a wide range of armchair-beds, differing between the frame material. Inexpensive models are made on the basis of chipboard. It is necessary to pay attention to the surface of the plates, which must be treated with special impregnations, laminated or sequestered.
The frame on the basis of wooden bars and boards is a good choice. This model of the chair-bed can withstand daily folding and unfolding for many years. As wood, inexpensive coniferous rocks are used, as well as more elite ones, characterized by high strength and durability.
Metal tubular frames are easy to operate and maintain. The surface of the tubes is covered with a powder coating, which prevents corrosion and mechanical damage. Covers from such armchairs-beds are easily removed and subjected to washing. In addition to the standard legs, there may be wheels, thanks to which the rearrangement of the chair becomes safe and uncomplicated.
No less popular with consumers are models with combined frames, for which different materials are used. These types of armchair beds combine practicality, functionality, ease of maintenance and ease of use.
Armchair-bed with wooden frame
Folding chair-bed photo
Modern armchair-beds
2. Pay attention to upholstery
- The easiest and environmentally friendly kind of upholstery is cotton. As a rule, it is used for children's armchairs-beds. A large assortment of various colors with bright prints and hypoallergenicity are inherent in this material. However, cotton is not durable, quickly wears away, susceptible to stains of various origins.
- Tapestry and jacquard are used in economy-class models. It is an inexpensive material with a rather high wear resistance.
- Shinill, flock and velor are more costly materials. They have great strength, elasticity, resistance to fading and abrasion.
- Some manufacturers impregnate fabric with water-repellent compounds, thereby increasing their service life.
- Armchair-beds, upholstered in imitation leather or genuine leather, belong to the models of elite furniture. It's a classic style that never goes out of style. Such upholstery has a long service life, is easy to clean, does not fear spilled liquids on it, but is quite expensive.
High-tech armchair
Original armchair-bed photo
Armchair-bed with newspaper print photo
Textile upholstery for folding armchair-bed
3. We are interested in internal filling
In most cases, the internal filling of arm-chairs is made of polyurethane orfoam rubber. This is an inexpensive type of material. Choose a model of furniture with a single piece of filler, and not from pieces, otherwise in a couple of years the seat of the chair will sit and look ugly.
More elastic materials are latex and periothic. They are able to quickly restore the form.
Filling from independent spring blocks allows you to consider the chair-bed orthopedic. Sleep on such furniture will be comfortable and useful, especially for people suffering from back and joint pain.
Filler for chair-bed
How to choose a chair-bed: several general recommendations
- When considering a chair-bed in a store, pay attention to its surface. It should not have bumps and any flaws. Check the seams and wrinkles.
- Ask the seller about the loads calculated for the chosen model, how often the chair can be subjected to folding and unfolding.
- It's good if the upholstery of the chair-bed is removable. Otherwise, periodic surface cleaning is required, so pay attention to the quality of the material.
- Carefully study all mechanisms, check the strength of the legs, armrests - how well they meet the stated requirements.
- Take a seat on the product - it should be soft, cozy and comfortable. Getting up from the seat, pay attention to it immediately. Quality products immediately take on the original form.
- After examining the chair-bed from the outside, ask him to expand, and do it yourself. Thus, you will feel how easily the model unfolds, whether it causes any difficulties when folding.
Armchair bed in the unfolded photo
Observing simple rules and recommendations when choosing a chair-bed, you will provide yourself and your family members with a reliable and comfortable piece of furniture suitable for a full rest and decorating the interior.
