Minimalism as a style originated in the 60s of the last century. At that time, strict laconic lines and forms, straight angles, smooth surfaces and the complete absence of decor elements were included. The stylistics of minimalism penetrated into all areas of creativity: modeling clothing, architecture, interior design and art objects.
Features style
Furniture production is also not left aside. Minimalism brought beautiful clear lines, comfort, expressiveness, high quality of product manufacturing, an elegant finished look.
Modern minimalism sofas have a simple, but durable design, all lines (vertical and horizontal) are parallel / perpendicular to each other. Laconic design, strict simplicity, expressive clear lines - the main distinguishing features of the style of minimalism from other fashionable design directions. Upholstered furniture (chairs, sofas, couches, puffs), made in this style, easy to design, has straight angles, correct geometric shapes.
Decorative elements are not completely absent. They are replaced with coloring, interesting texture and respectable materials. Drapery fabrics are more often a monophonic. Maximum that can afford the object of furniture in the style of minimalism - The combination of two or more shades of one color spectrum or a combination of contrast.
Furniture of this style is very functional, it has enough space inside for storing various items. A simple and concise design creates an illusion of ease, comfort, relaxes and soothes after a hard working day. Such furniture is unobtrusive, not annoying and not annoying, it is easy to "get along" with other interior items in a variety of styles.
Views
The minimalistic sofa can be direct, angular and modular.
Straight - Classic style that will never come out of fashion. The main advantage of this type of the sofa is its small sizes - such a thing can be conveniently placed in the room with a small metro station. The straight sofa can be equipped with various decomposition mechanisms, have or not having armrests. Depending on the dimensions can be two- or triple.
Angular - It is a combination of a direct part and "armchairs". It will be an excellent option for the premises, where every centimeter of the useful area on the account. The design of the sofa in the form of the letter "g" allows you to use several corners. Such a model is good for receiving guests, comfortable rest and relaxation. It can easily fit several people at the same time.
In some models of angular sofas, separate couches are provided that with the help of special holders are connected to each other in accordance with the taste of the owner.
Modular - This is a style, functionality, the ability to create various combinations and options from individual items. The design of the sofa consists of a variety of sections, the size of the sofa itself depends on their quantity: the more sections, the longer the sofa. This model is perfect for the living room, home theater, relaxation rooms, it can be easily turned into a sleeping place. The ability to simulate and create a design at its discretion is a distinctive feature of this kind of upholstered furniture.
Each species carries a certain functionality, there are folding and in -ureless models.
Non-stable sofas constructively fixed only in one stationary form, Folding sofa You can easily turn into bed by making the space even more functional.
Materials
In the production of minimalism furniture, most often natural materials are used:
- wood - All surfaces are made only from it, it is necessarily covered with varnish or paint;
- glass - can be used in the modular designs of the sofa as an insertion under the table top of the built-in shelf or table;
- Chrome metal Used as a sofa leg, gives a product aesthetic elegance;
- genuine leather or its substitute As a coup, the sofa is used quite often - the thing in this performance looks rich and exquisite;
- Drapery tissue of this style - Natural flax, cargo, high-class satin, silk;
As a filler, rigid springs of different types are used or more modern and progressive soft fillers - polyurethane foam, strottofiber, holofiber.
Dimensions
Modern furniture manufacturers always keep up with fashion and take into account the wishes and needs of buyers. Many of them have long produced upholstered furniture, in particular, sofas, not only in standard sizes.
However, the most popular and popular among the population Standard dimensions that have a length from 180 to 220 cm, a width of 80 to 100 cm, height from 50 cm and above . The sofa dimensions are directly dependent on its type and decomposition mechanism. Non-standard sofas options are small and compact.
Direct species is the most common, perfectly suitable for any room. For the kitchen, the size of such a sofa must correspond to the parameters from 130 to 160 cm in length and from 70 to 90 cm in width. Depending on the place of use of the sofa, for example, the living room, its length can range from 220 to 300 cm. Standard dimensions of the double straight sofa 1210x770x70 cm, triple - 1720x770x70 cm.
The angular construction may vary from 130 to 200 cm wide and from 190 to 220 cm long. The most sought-after consumer width of the angular sofa from 70 to 90 cm.
The size of the sofa with small dimensions correspond to 130x200 cm. Such a model will easily fit into a small space. Compact variants include a sofa book with a length of 125 cm, a maximum width of 140 cm. The parameters of large dimensional sofas in length and width, respectively, 200x140, 300x200 cm.
For modular sofas, all individually - its sections can have a different size and assemble into a single design at the discretion of the owners.
Tips for choosing
When choosing a sofa, several factors should be considered:
- In which room it will be used, its dimensions depend on;
- For what purposes are purchased - to receive guests or rest (may be stationary, inexpose) or sleep (folding), it is necessary to take into account the growth of a person who will sleep on it;
- The framework of the product should be reliable and durable, folding mechanism - convenient;
- mandatory availability of domestic storage sites;
- Combous strong upholstery, preferably with impregnation against dirt, absorption moisture and dust;
- Attractive price.
When choosing a sofa will correctly pay attention to its color palette.
The thing in minimalist style looks good in gray and white tones, in all shades of pastel, green, beige, blue. Speeciously look in this interior sofas in a bright color solution - red, fuchsia color, throwing blue, in the contrast of white and black. These color combinations perfectly emphasize the stylistics of minimalism, add the style of dynamism, mysteriousness, elegance.
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