How to choose the right sofa

The sofa is bought not for one year and it is worth to take it with all responsibility to its purchase. The answer to the question - which sofa to choose includes three parameters. The sofa should be beautiful, durable and comfortable. Decide on its purpose and dimensions. The sofa should not clutter the space and fit well into the interior.

Some tips on which sofa is better to choose in this article. Pay attention to the frame of the sofa and the mechanism for unfolding. The frame must be made of wooden beams and plywood. Frameworks from chipboard - quickly shattered and short-lived.

Classification of sofas in shape and design

1. The simplest and most popular is the sofa book. It can be used in the unfolded position for sleeping. Such a sofa easily transforms into a bed. Pay attention to the folding mechanism and the stoppers. They must be designed for repeated use.
2. Sofa type "Baby".In the assembled 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 range of variations in size, layout and purpose. Such couches are often chosen for sleeping and daytime use as a soft corner. The mechanism of such a sofa should be designed for daily use.
4. Office couches are usually stationary and island type. They are designed only for sitting on them.
5. Modular sofas - characterized by the ability to determine the number of seats and legs. If necessary, you can increase the area of ​​the sofa by purchasing prefabricated additional pouffes.

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 leather. This upholstery requires special care.
2. More practical and inexpensive is the padding of leatherette or nubuck. The material does not externally differ from genuine leather, it looks and hygienic. To clean the coating, you can use a damp cloth and a mild soapy solution.
3. Microfiber - a coating similar to leatherette, but produced with the latest technological developments. Velor or flock - a covering imitating velvet. This material is made on the basis of polyester and cotton.
4. The tapestry cover was originally made from pure cotton with a proper weave of threads and various patterns. Now the industry has mastered beautiful coatings with the addition of artificial threads.
5. Coating of chinchillas - done on machines by the method of combing. It turns out a fuzzy and quite expensive fabric for the upholstery of the sofa.
6. There are good upholstery fabrics of artificial silk or jacquard, they are distinguished by a solid base and a variety of colors.

Types of folding mechanisms for sofas for sleeping

1. Regardless of which factory you have chosen a sofa for sleep, it must be equipped with a reliable folding mechanism designed for frequent use. There are three main types of mechanisms for laying out sofas.
2. The book is a time-tested and easy-to-use mechanism. The back of the sofa is fixed by the stops in the assembled position. For the layout, the stoppers are retracted and with sliding guides, the sofa is brought to a horizontal position.
3. Clamshell - folding mechanism is equipped under the seat of the sofa and is brought into working position by throwing the pouffe collected by the accordion. When buying, pay attention to the supports, which must be made of lats or spring plates of veneer. As a rule, such a mechanism is not designed for daily use. Sofas with such a mechanism serve as a guest.
4. Retractable sofa mechanism - should be smooth and easy to operate. Check how the rollers rotate and what they are made of. Such a mechanism must necessarily be equipped with adjustable springs and clamps.
5. Most of the sofas intended for sleep, equipped with drawers for bed linen. Do not buy a sofa in which a box for laundry is made of fiberboard or hardboard. Do not take the sofa where the base is made of chipboard. Internal units must be made of wooden beams and plywood.

Inner stuffing of sofas

1. The foam of different density is most often used. It is advisable to choose a packing from a solid foam sheet and not too soft. Very soft or made of pieces of foam rubber packing in the process of long-term operation is painted and comes to disrepair.
2. Synthetic packing or polyester fiber, requires proper laying and fixing in the factory. Syntepon has the property of straying and losing form.
3. There is a stuffing from goose down and feather. This is a very expensive padding, used in exclusive versions of upholstered furniture.
4. In addition, the sofa bed should be equipped with a spring unit. Sofas of self-respecting firms and caring for customers - they equip a cover with a sewn snake, in order to see the quality and design of the interior of the sofa.
5. Snake cushions are also equipped with snakes, which greatly simplifies the care and washing.
6. Pay attention to the legs and accessories. Of great importance is the strength of the metal from which they are made. It is worth looking at the quality of stitches and seams on the upholstery. For more information on how to choose the right sofa, you can learn from the video.