The choice of a sleeping place for a child, which will soon be 3 years old - an important thing. After all, this age denotes the beginning of a new stage in the development - both physical and psychological. Of course, here you can also attract children themselves, but before this, parents must learn all possible models and suggest to choose the most optimal of them. One of the most popular options is a children's sofa with side.
Peculiarities
The children's sofa has many advantages that speak for themselves.- This is the only furniture that combines two functions at once - here the child can not only sleep, but also spend time during the day - sit, play, watch cartoons, communicate with friends and parents.
- Modern sofas have a special coating and filling of a bed block that allows you to sleep comfortably without harm to health.
- They have many options for sides protecting from falling, drafts and shocks about the nearest items.
- There are compact models that can significantly save space in the room (especially if you have to divide the space with someone else).
- Due to the wide selection of models, upholstery and design, baby sofas look bright and beautiful. Such furniture will complement any interior and enjoy the most child.
Sofams have disadvantages. For example, it is necessary to remove bedding daily, and in the evening to be stuck again. First, these troubles will be slandered by their parents, then the child himself will take care of such home affairs.
Review of species
In any furniture salon, the selection of sofas is quite extensive, and sometimes it is sometimes difficult for a variety. Most often, a full-fledged bed is achieved by transformation (there are folding and retractable models), but they are not equipped with sideboards.
Since the child is still small for three years, it is not necessary to order a sleeping place for him equipped with any mechanism. More convenient option will be the usual Sofa Sofa, only with sides.
It will be better if it provides boxes or niches for storing bedding, toys or other things.
But do not forget that its price depends on the complexity of the product - additional details and mechanisms gained furniture.
An ordinary sofa and sofa bed should be distinguished. The main difference between them is precisely in the convenience for sleep. The sofa bed instead of the usual coating and filler is equipped with one mattress or a set of several small toppers. The mattress can be spring or flawed. Modern orthopedic models are most preferred for children, since it is at an early age a spine more vulnerable.
Bortie varieties
The main function that boards from the children's sofa is performed - protective . In addition, soft rollers or panels serve as a support, allow you to take a convenient position in the sitting or lying position. Beautiful sides are decorated with furniture, give her a finished look and complement the design.
Removable
In order for a child to be freely use the sofa during wakefulness and was as quickly protected from falling in a dream, fit Removable sides. It can be the sidewalls from the same product with comfortable attachments that can be easily removed or installed if necessary.
There are also universal sides that can be purchased additionally - they will not always be perfectly approaching in appearance, but they will cope with the tasks.
Stationary
Permanent sides are characterized by greater strength and do not differ from the sofa style of execution, color and material. Of course, from the point of view of practicality and aesthetics, they are more attractive. But if the child grows or need to rearrange the furniture in a different way, the board can stop being a necessity. Even if the item will be removed, traces can remain after it - it should be considered for the future.
Half
The number of sides depends on the layout location relative to the wall and other furniture. For the convenience of two sides - from the end where the pillow is lying, and along the wall so as not to touch it. If the sofa is perpendicular to the wall, sufficiently small sides in the headboard and in the legs. At the same time, their height should not necessarily be the same. This option provides greater freedom to use and does not shine the movement of the child.
Quadrilateral
As a rule, if the sofa has 4 sidewalls, one of them, located along the long side, will be a little shorter - it is necessary that the child can freely climb or climb back. Despite the fact that the sofa closed from all sides cannot be actively used for games, it is this location that is most secure for kids and provides psychological comfort. So that the design does not look cumbersome, the front side can be rounded or done through.
Materials
One of the most important criteria for choosing children's furniture is the material from which it is made. Not only the quality and reliability of the product depends on this, but its appearance.
Frame
Frame and supports are most often performed from one material, but there are also combined models. Each of them differs in strength, service life and environmental friendliness. Therefore, if there is a choice of choice, these indicators need to be borne in mind.
- Wood It is most preferable for the manufacture of children's furniture. It values naturalness and strength, as well as a pleasant appearance.
- MDF Much cheaper and more affordable, but it breaks easier. Its appearance is quite varied and depends on the type of coating.
- Metal carcass Good quality is well withstanding the load and will serve much longer than the above options.
The quality of fasteners, mechanisms and other fittings is of great importance. Despite the fact that small children weigh a little, they grow, and accommodate the load on all parts of the frame. Therefore, they should not save on them, because even small problems with such furniture will be inconvenient every day.
Upholstery
As a coating, both natural materials and synthetic materials can be used. Most often, those and other fibers are present in the composition of the fabric - this combination allows you to make upholstery beautiful, pleasant to the touch and at the same time practical.
- Jacquard, Tapestry and Shenille . Attract the brightness and presence of natural threads. However, to remove the stains from food or markers from such a surface will be difficult.
- Microfiber and scotchhard are more practical. Due to the special structure, they are less dirty, and if this happens - easily cleaned. Bright coating is resistant to abrasion, so even a few years of use will look like a new one.
Design options
In this question, you need to focus on the tastes of the child, his interests, hobbies. As a decor, the upholstery is mainly. It can be both monophonic and decorated with one big pattern or plenty of small images. Different topics:
- cartoon characters or books;
- Funny and cute little animals;
- transport (cars, ships, rockets, trainings, etc.);
- houses, locks;
- sport;
- flowers;
- Stars, month and other night symbolism, etc.
The choice of color scheme depends on the type of fabric, in modern producers it is quite wide. Now there is no color binding to the floor of the child. An orange or red sofa bed is perfectly suitable for the boy, will have a positive effect on the mood and increase activity. However, if the child is excessively energetic, it is better to stop the choice on warm, calm shades of blue, green or brown.
Girls love everything bright. Yellow, red, lilac and pink - here are their favorites. More gentle agents will fit the furniture of blue, turquoise or white. Do not forget that surrounding things create a child with the right mood and give positive emotions.
How to choose?
So that the acquired sofa really pleased the child You need to take into account several nuances at once.
- Properly determine the size (both in the folded and in the unfolded state). The sofa parameters depend on the room, the location of the furniture, as well as the growth of the child himself. Folding models essentially save space for games and classes.
- Rate the quality of all the details of the sofa. This is especially true - for children it should be sufficiently tough and smooth. Preferably, the sides had a soft coating and rounded corners. And if there is a mechanism for folding, you need to check the convenience of using it. Material safety is usually confirmed by certificates of compliance with standards and requirements.
- Decide on the design. We will have to look for a compromise between the beauty of the sofa and its practicality, because not all models are equally convenient to use.
- Find out information about the care of the product. Since the sofa is intended not only for sleep, it will have to be cleaned more often. If the coating requires delicate cleaning, you should get a cover.
- Choose a manufacturer . This will help the reviews of real buyers about the identified advantages and disadvantages of furniture in the process of its operation.
Beautiful examples in the interior
To any parent wants to equip a cozy room where children will be pleased to spend time. And first of all, children should not be boring - for this it is selected furniture with a bright upholstery and an unusual design. In order for the interior does not look overloaded parts and did not suppress the child, you can go to another way - to choose a sofa of a neutral color and add bright details (pillows, mats, paintings). In order for the details of the room look harmoniously, it is enough to use 2-3 combined colors and a minimum of textures.
Large value is the location of the bed. The optimal solution is to install a sofa with siblings into an angle of the room or along one of the walls. At the same time, it is undesirable that it is near the windows, a doorway or radiator, as well as too close to the TV screen. To save place, you can use all sorts of superstructures and systems for embedding. If the child sleeps in the room with parents, you can pick up a compact model folding forward.
Since the children grow quickly and change their needs, the furniture will have to be periodically updated. To do this as close as possible and avoid additional troubles, you can choose a model having flights, but with a more restrained design. The same applies to the case when the room is intended for two children.
Review of the children's sofa with sides Look in the video.