Folding Double Sofas: Sizes, choose a 2-seater folding sofa

It is difficult to imagine a living room without a cozy sofa. Folding double models acquire not only for those who have enjoyed guests. In small apartments, they are used at night as a bed, and during the day - for a comfortable stay.

Features, Advantages and Disadvantages

A feature of the 2-seater sofa is a day compactness and a capacity at night. Having calculated on the daily transformation of the sofa, you should choose a high-quality model with a reliable folding mechanism, a strong framework, with a filler that will not see six months.

The advantages of the folding sofa are obvious:

• Functional day and night, working out its resource for all 100%;
• variety of folding mechanisms Allows you to choose the one that declines quickly and simply, and also suits the environment (disassembled forward or to the side);
• Large selection of models Satisfy every taste, you can pick up for any style of the interior;
• product with orthopedic mattress will contribute to healthy and strong sleep;
• Availability Belted box Decides the problem with bedding, when you need to fold the sofa.

The sofa with a double place may have different sizes and located in any room, even in the kitchen.

A minus some consider the fact that the double frame and mattress can express the product, but if you refuse to buy a separate bed, it will be even cheaper.

Varieties

A large selection of folding double sofas makes it difficult to classify. Let's try to distribute them, guided by two main criteria: form (constructive features) and the type of folding mechanism.

In form

Often, free space affects the choice of the sofa shape, for example, the corner model perfectly occupies an angle, in the center of a large room you can put a radius product, and the straight design is suitable for any wall.

In the form and constructive features of sofas there are several species.

• Straight . The sofa of any size, with or without armrests, which has a classic smooth frame line, is called straight. In most cases, it is installed at the wall, and only island models can be in the center of the room.

• Angular. The model in shape is similar to the letter "g", forms a left-sided or right-hand corner, which is accounted for during the purchase. A large section of the sofa is involved in the transformation. The decomposed product is endowed with a spacious bedroom, which can accommodate the whole family.

• P-shaped. A large design with two angles, in appearance resembles the letter "P". Installed in the center of a large room for forming a recreation area. The folding sofa is able to adopt a large number of guests during the day and at least two at night.

• Island. The product of any form with equal upholstery from all sides, intended for staying in the center of the room, is called island.

• Modular. The sofa consists of different sections and is formed at the discretion of the owner. Sliding, with two places, usually a large module, but sometimes the bed is installed due to the composed sections.

• Radius. A semicircular design, which during folding forms a circle capable of adopting two people to sleep.

According to the transformation mechanism

Looking at a compact sofa, just with two landing places, you can not say that it can turn into a double bed. The secret lies in the transformation method: the bed is folded forward and becomes 3 times more seating.

Consider the most common decomposition mechanisms.

• "Accordion". To decompose the product, slightly raise the seat and pull forward. The process takes place easily, effortlessly. The sofa with the "Accordion" system is designed for daily use, as it is endowed with a metal frame and a reliable mechanism.

• "Book". Most Soviet sofas were equipped with this mechanism. To decompose the model, you need to lift and push the back back. Between the sofa and the wall, the gap is provided, otherwise the transformation will not happen.

• "Eurobook". Modern improved mechanism of "books". The seat must be drawn over without much effort, and the back itself will take the resulting space. The mattress is almost seamless.

• "Pantograph" . The sofa is unfolded without the participation of the rollers, which retains the floor covering. The seat seems to "jumps out" from the sofa, and the back is descended in his place.

Dimensions

Before making a purchase, you should measure the place where the sofa will stand and take into account the method of its transformation (forward or to the side). Double products should not necessarily be dimensional, have a two-meter length. They can endure miniature sizes, about one and a half meters long, but thanks to folding forward to form a full-fledged double place.

Standard direct model has dimensions of 180-210 cm long and 80-90 cm in depth. The width of the bedroom in the unfolded form will be 160-180 cm.

A compact sofa capable of transforming into a doubled place must have a length (folded form) at least 140-160 cm.

Materials framework, upholstery and filler

The sofa consists of the base (frame), sliding mechanism, filler and upholstery. All components are made from different materials, and they must be considered separately.

Frame

The load is depends on the strength of the frame, which it can withstand, as well as the durability of the product.

A strong is considered the base made of solid trees - oak, beech, walnut, plums.

For the work of some transforming mechanisms The frame is enhanced by metal. A strong base greatly affects the quality of the sofa, but at the same time headses it.

To make the price below, use less durable wood - Massive pine. Still cheaper a frame From pressed multilayer plywood, MDF or chipboard . All these materials not only reduce the cost of products, but also reduce the use of the product itself.

Filler

The quality of the filler also depends the strength of the sofa - the too soft product will last long, the seat will be raised over time. Popular materials are subject to polyurethane foam of medium hardness and hard duraphil.

Hollofiber It refers to soft, air fillers providing a comfortable seat, but it is used in composition with dense materials, choosing a "gold middle" degree of rigidity, thereby extending the life of the sofa.

To expensive and durable Latex fillers. It is impossible not to say about the spring block, especially with independent springs. They are used to create orthopedic mattresses.

The most inappropriate material for the sofa - foam It quickly sends and slightly toxic, although significantly heshes the product.

Upholstery

For kitchen sofas, you need to choose leatherette or tissue with special impregnation, which repel water and dirt.

But they have a small minus - they "do not breathe."

Therefore, for products intended for the living room, bedroom or children's room, water-repellent properties can be neglected. In these rooms It is better to use environmentally friendly, hypoallergenic and tactile pleasant fabrics, such as jacquard, tapestry, cargo, velveteen, flock.

Colors

The color of the sofa must coincide with the general background of the surrounding environment, unless, of course, it is not planned to be made accent in the interior. The furniture industry produces products of any color without restrictions - from calm gray to catchy scarlet. To make sure this is enough to view a few examples:

• noble gray shades in the black frame circuit;

• Accent sofa with saturated violet color;

• technique patchwork;

• Sofa for green interior;

• Cheerful shades of upholstered furniture.

Manufacturers

On the Russian furniture market you can find products of both domestic and foreign manufacturers. Quality depends on the brand, and demand is from quality. Most companies can be attributed to the most popular.

• Rival. The Russian manufacturer of upholstered furniture, in its assortment a large number of diverse models applied by covers.

• "Lagoon". The famous Belarusian company has proven itself as a supplier of high quality sofas.

• Alchymia. Luxury products from the Italian manufacturer. Surprisingly beautiful, but strict luxury.

• Bruehl. The German company produces several designer lines of sofas with a double-room transformation.

Tips for choosing

Going for buying a sofa, you need to know the dimensions of the selected location in the room - the parameters of the model will depend on this. And it should also be solved as a product you need - left-sided or right-sided, in which direction it is to be laid out.

The cost of the sofa depends on the brand and those materials from which it consists.

If the possibilities are unlimited, it is better to purchase a product with a frame of solid trees solid rocks, with a latex filler or spring block (independent springs).

The fabric is chosen to taste and combines with the situation. It is better to give preference to reliable, but simple transforming mechanisms, such as "Accordion", "Eurobook", "Pantograph", "Dolphin".

Examples in the interior

A large range of transformer sofas makes it difficult. In order not to get lost in abundance of upholstered furniture, we give some beautiful examples:

• A small elegant sofa with a sliding system "Accordion";

• leather folding furniture in the interior;

• Spectacular modular island sofa;

• A white elegant model always becomes a decoration of the room;

• radius furniture in unfolded form;

• Cozy product in the style of Provence;

• simple but surprisingly beautiful and laconic sofa in the minimalist direction;

• The monochrome interior in Loft style, preference is given to leather models.

A well-chosen sofa will decorate the room, make it a homely cozy, and the two beds, which it contains will always find their application.

The following video presents an overview of the folding double sofa on the electric drive of the Italian factory POZZI Divani.