When size matters
There are no standard sizes for upholstered furniture — the width and depth of the sofas vary depending on whether you want to buy a corner or straight sofa. There are modular sofas with which you can “play the designer” and assemble models of any size and configuration.
When planning to buy sofas, you need to consider
- Dimensions of the room where it will be installed. Decide on the dimensions of the future purchase and decide exactly where it will be located. Think about how well the sofas will fit into your interior, whether it will limit the opening. /closing doors and accessing other furniture. If you buy a folding model, pay attention to how much space the sofas will take up when unfolded.
- Required number of seats. Young spouses can choose a double sofas model, and for a large family, you will need large-scale upholstered furniture.
It's up to you to decide whether to open it or not
One of the most important features of a future purchase is the ability to unfold. Therefore, decide in advance what tasks the sofas will solve.
If you plan to use it as a bed, then you need a folding model. If you need a sofa for gatherings with friends and family in the living room or for receiving guests in the office, you can buy a model without a folding mechanism.
Upholstery — beauty and functionality
Sofas upholstery combines two functions at once — decorative and practical. It is the upholstery that allows you to get the first idea of the furniture and affects its performance characteristics.
There are three types of upholstery — fabric, genuine leather and artificial leather, and each has its own characteristics and advantages.
Filler-the key to comfort and durability
How much the sofas will serve you, and whether it will be comfortable to sit on it, largely depends on the filler.
The most common filler is polyurethane foam (PUF). It perfectly retains its shape and guarantees maximum comfort for those sitting or sleeping on the sofas. This material is eco-friendly and hypoallergenic, can withstand heavy loads and serves for a long time.
The spring block is known for its wear resistance and comfort, is able to withstand heavy loads and ensures a smooth surface of the sofa seats. In modern models, an independent spring block is sometimes used, where each spring is an independent element, so that the sofa practically does not creak and easily takes the form of a person sitting or lying on it.
As a filler, such materials as latex, sintepon, holofiber, sintepuh, strutofiber and others are also often used.
Often manufacturers combine several types of filler in one product. For example, use a spring block in combination with latex and polyurethane foam.
Frame — special attention
The sofa's frame is responsible for the shape and strength of the product, this is a detail that should be given special attention.
Materials for making the frame are wood, MDF, chipboard, metal or multilayer plywood. The frame is usually made of several materials, such as chipboard and plywood. The use of several materials allows you to achieve optimal characteristics of the finished product.
Each material has certain features:
The wooden frame is environmentally friendly and durable. Coniferous wood, beech, oak, ash and others can be used as the material. Such a sofas base will be especially reliable and durable, but its price is slightly higher than the budget one. The ideal ratio of” price-quality ” has frames made of birch.
Chipboard — chipboard-guarantees the sofas strength, durability and affordable price. This material is often used in budget furniture models.
The multi-layer plywood frame does not crack or deform, is resistant to cracking, has a low weight and reasonable price.
MDF is a wood-fibre material that is more expensive and high-quality than chipboard. MDF is safe for health, does not crack or crack.
Metal frames are reliable and durable and have a relatively low weight. A comfortable, easily folding sofas on a metal frame will perfectly complement any room.
Interesting: Which Frame is Better to Choose for a Sofa?
Variety of forms
Sofas vary in shape, and there are a huge number of models on the market. There are 4 types of upholstered furniture:
Classic — the most popular model is a straight sofa with a back and armrests. Thanks to its restrained and neutral style, it can fit into most modern interiors.
Slipper — laconic model, without armrests. Slipper will be a great addition to a minimalistic environment. In addition, due to the lack of armrests, it looks compact and is ideal for small spaces.
English Sofas has a seat and back made in the form of removable pillows. The classic English sofas have a very low and deep seat, it looks great and is perfect for relaxing and socializing.
A corner sofa especially a folding one requires the appropriate space — if the room for which you want to purchase it is small, it will not be able to provide the necessary comfort. The corner sofa has a right, left or universal corner.
Determine the angle is simple — you need to stand up to the sofas face and evaluate which side is a short element-a canape. On the right — this means that you have sofas with a right corner, respectively, on the left — with a left corner. The universal sofas angle suggests that it can be installed from any side.
Which sofas to choose is up to you, and our tips will help you make a thoughtful purchase and not regret your purchase.
