Little sofa - Nakhodka for a small apartment. It almost does not occupy space during the day, and at night the transformation mechanism allows him to acquire a full-fledged double place.
It is mistaken to think that the size reduces the chances of products on a variety. Compact models can be destroyed for living room, bedroom, children's room, kitchens, and even an entrance hall. They also acquire them into spacious premises when they form a seating area from different objects of upholstered furniture. They can perfectly complement a large sofa or make a company several small.
Mini-sofas are selected in the interior with any style decision, they are beautiful and modern. The only drawback is that in the assembled form on them only two people can sit down.
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A small sofa bed differs from a large model only with dimensions, in the diversity of species, he is not inferior. In the form and constructive features of the product can be divided into several types.Straight
The most common kind of upholstered furniture is endowed with a flat frame and is installed at the wall. The sofa may have or not to have armrests, has a folding bed, has a lounge box.
Angular
If the recreation zone is given to the angle in a small room, the soft miniature structures made in the form of the letter "g". They are also endowed with a sleeping place and a drawer for things.
Island
Such models have an equal upholstery from all sides, which allows them to be exhibited in the center of the room.
Radius
These are spectacular sofas created for extraordinary interiors. The frame of such a product is a flexible line that does not have angles. Models may look in the form of the letter "C" or halves a circle.
In most cases, in the unfolded form, the design acquires a circular shape.
Modular
The sofa consists of several modules that can be installed as you like: in one line, the letter "g", lay out a sleeping place from them.
Transformation mechanisms
Modern transformation mechanisms help turn a small sofa into a full-fledged bed. Most often it happens by folding the design forward, but there are other ways. To familiarize with them, we suggest considering different transformation mechanisms."Book"
The system is borrowed from Soviet sofas. When laying, a certain effort is applied, it is necessary to lift and push the back. For transformation, the slot between the wall and furniture will be required. The width of the sofa will double and due to the high back can form a sufficient space for sleep. But it is worth considering that The length after the transformation of the mini model will not change.
"Accordion"
Simple hand moving the sofa disassembled into a comfortable lump bed with a thick seamless mattress. To decompose it, Enough sitting slightly lift and pull on yourself.
"Pantograph"
A reliable strong mechanism, neatly "distinguishing" from the sofa. It does not have rollers and does not disturb the carpet. Folded forward Speaking for the entire length of the bed.
"Click-Klyak"
French folding mechanism capable of keeping the product in three versions: sitting, lying, midstairs. It is folded forward, publishing sounds, similar to two clicks - "Click" and "Klyak".
Picky
The transformation occurs very easily, the sleeping place is rolled out on the rollers and stacked on special brackets. The mechanism is reliable, recommended for daily decay.
Materials
The sofa material is not limited to the upholstery. Inside the design consists of a frame, unfolding mechanism and filler. All components for manufacture require different types of materials, and they should be considered separately.
Frame
The durability of the model, as well as its cost, depends on the quality of the frame. This durable product can be made of solid trees - larch, nut, oak, maple. To reduce the cost of construction, less durable woods are used, for example, pine.
Even cheaper, pressed plywood, chipboard or MDF will cost. Of the last two materials, it is better to choose the slabs of the fine fraction (MDF) - they form a stronger and safe base. Wood-chip slabs (chipboard) consist of a large chip, which is impregnated with hazardous adhesive compositions and is capable of high-temperature toxic evaporation at high ambient temperatures.
Outlet mechanism
Most types of lifting and unfolding mechanisms are made of metal. For some of them, for example, "Accordion", a reinforced metallic frame is required. Such products are especially durable and Can transform daily.
Filler
Filler, like the frame, affects the durability of the sofa. The poor-quality material will quickly seek, and all the product will be unusable. In addition, thanks to the variety of models, you can choose a convenient seamless mattress with orthopedic properties. Fillers are several species.
- Spring . They are divided into two categories: dependent ("Bonnell") and independent blocks. All springs of the first design are interconnected into a durable block. It stands for a lot of weight, but cannot redistribute the load, and this affects the convenience of the mattress. All springs of an independent block are independent elements, each of them is packed in the case. They are compressed only in the place where the load is going on, and the entire mattress is not pulled.
- Polyurethan (PPU). The porous material is 90% filled with air. Qualitative antifungal filler is safe, durable, fast restores shape. For the couch to use expensive types of polyurethane foam.
- Latex. The most expensive material, is made on the basis of natural rubber with the addition of inhibitors. The elastic, abrasion resistant, elastic filler suitable for mattresses.
- Hollofiber. It consists of soft fluffy lumps, hygienic, breathable, does not absorb odors, quickly restores the form. But too soft to be used separately. It is used as a component of a more durable materials that allows you to make the sofa more comfortable.
Upholstery
If a small sofa designed for the kitchen, the best option would be for upholstery leather or fabric with water-repellent impregnation - they do not absorb water and mud. Unfortunately, these products do not allow the air and, therefore, for the remaining rooms is better to choose a strong, secure and "breathable" materials, such as jacquard, flock, tapestry, mat . But you need to remember that made of twill easily pulled threads, such sofas are not suitable for families with pets.
Dimensions
Small sofas have different dimensions and methods of transformation, it should take into account the future owner, as the model in the unfolded form it may be not to his size.
Small sofa has the following parameters:. Length 139 cm, depth 74 cm Expanding the product forward at 180 cm If we subtract the size of the rail and add a high back, sleeping in pure form can be 120 to 180 cm, that is, to have a size single beds. . To transform a double bed (160x200 cm), a sofa should be selected without handrails, length 160 cm.
How to choose?
Choosing a sofa, you need to understand for themselves the tasks that he has to solve. If you simply need to fill out a free partition, optional model, suitable in size and style.
A different attitude to the product with the possibility of transformation. It is important to know how many people will use the beds, they are a height and weight, how often have to disassemble the sofa.
When harnessing the bed is better to choose a model with no handrail, while the usable area will be larger. The product will be wider at the transformation front.
Using the construction as a bed, it is necessary to take care of a comfortable mattress, such as orthopedic or latex-based with independent springs. It is possible to choose a system of "accordion", it has a thick mattress of at least 20 cm.
Beautiful examples in the interior
Furniture industry produces a large number of small-sized sofas in different rooms, you can choose the shape, color and style to any environment. To make sure that, consider the examples as compact upholstered furniture integrates into the interiors:
- Designer sofa for minimalist furnishings;
- Island group of upholstered furniture;
- avant-garde sofas;
- Cozy model with the "Click-Klyak" mechanism;
- A small angular product took its place on the podium;
- Beautiful compact model in Italian style;
- Radius sofa bed in unfolded form.
Miniature sofas of beautiful forms and colors are very attractive, can decorate any interior. The ability to turn into a comfortable bed makes them even more sought after.
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