Inflatable sofa
If guests unexpectedly came to your house, do not worry that there is no place to arrange them for the night - buying quality and original inflatable furniture will quickly solve all your problems. The most popular model of such furniture is an inflatable sofa - a convenient device that is easy to store for the time being on the shelf of the cabinet. If necessary, it can quickly organize a comfortable bed.
Features, Pros and Cons
When choosing the most suitable type of inflatable furniture, you should pay your attention to an interesting inflatable sofa that easily and quickly transforms into a sleeping place - such a device usually consists of 2-3 sections or blocks that are quickly arranged in a “book” type.
Choosing a quality inflatable sofa with a bed, you get both a comfortable seating position and a comfortable bed.
Among the main advantages of such products are:
- Compactness. When your guests leave, you can quickly release the air from the inflatable sofa and send it to storage either in the closet or in the storage room, where it will not take up much space.
- Mobility. You can always take such a sofa with you to the country, to nature, to the hike. In this case, you only need to purchase a good bag for the most convenient transportation of such an inflatable model.
- Convenient operation. The sofa can be inflated quickly enough - and just as quickly folded for later storage.
- Ease - you can easily move the sofa to the part of the room where you want to.
- Hygiene. Thanks to the materials from which such furniture is made, it will not let in moisture, absorb sweat and liquids spilled on it.
- Quite affordable price. Purchasing an original inflatable sofa will cost you much less than buying an extra bed or a folding bed.
It is necessary to immediately identify and disadvantages of an inflatable sofa, characteristic of inflatable furniture in general:
- Back problems. If you intend to sleep on such a sofa every day, then you will not avoid such problems in the end.This product, when used, bends under a significant weight of a person who sleeps or sits on it, therefore there is no necessary support for the spine. Some inflatable sofas can be both denser and firmer than other models, but they still cannot be called orthopedic.
- Fast wear. Usually, the standard and usual beds are used for years, because a good manufacturer makes furniture for sleeping as good as possible. Inflatable furniture models sometimes wear out after a few months.
- Low strength. If you have animals at home, they can quickly damage a new sofa, and you can no longer use it.
Device, shapes and sizes
If you definitely want to know how an inflatable sofa works, then you will obviously be interested in the information that all inflated sofas today are made of PVC (polyvinyl chloride). By itself, this material is a thin vinyl film with the addition of various types of polymers, which makes this film as strong as possible.
However, it is very sensitive to punctures, so it’s better to keep sharp objects away from inflatable things.
Inside the PVC chamber there is a frame that allows the sofa to hold the necessary shape. In this case, the frame is of two types:
- from longitudinal ribs that are interconnected;
- from transverse ribs that are independent of each other (therefore, such frames are more durable and reliable).
Modern furniture factories offer consumers inflatable sofa beds of various sizes, for every taste:
- single - with a width of 60-90 cm;
- one and a half - with a width of 100-120 cm;
- double - with a width of 150-190 cm.
A single inflated sofa is most suitable for a teenage child; for an adult person of standard size, it is still better to choose a more comfortable one-and-a-half sofa model. A large double sofa is suitable for a couple.
If you finally decided to buy such comfortable inflatable furniture for your home, then before going to the store, think about which shape is best to choose:
- The usual type of inflatable sofas for sitting and sleeping are usually rectangular in shape, but for home decoration they produce oval and semicircular shapes. Round sofa can be of different shapes.It can be designed for two people, and can accommodate more than six at a time.
- Rectangular sofa, which in diameter can be 180-200 cm, so many buyers today stop their choice on the round version. The rectangular mini sofa is a great bed for a young child.
Species
The first inflatable sofas appeared in the 19th century, they were quite actively advertised and were intended mainly for use in trains. Today, there are a large number of all sorts of varieties of this type of furniture, among which you will definitely find the model that most suits your taste.
Sofa bed
This is a very good option transforming inflatable furniture. The sofa bed can quickly change its shape, turning from a regular inflatable seating area with large soft armrests into a double bed. The material from which such furniture is created does not actually hesitate, it withstands even serious loads and constant transformations.
To make the product pleasant and soft to the touch, many models are covered with a flocked coating with antistatic properties.
Even the largest sofa beds in the form of deflated occupy very little space, which allows you to store them in a small case or box.
If you like multifunctional things, then you should get a 5 in 1 sofa bed, because if necessary it will play a role:
- double bed;
- in a half-folded state - a comfortable baby cot;
- comfortable triple sofa for relaxing and watching TV;
- a large bed with a back for a large family;
- ordinary chair.
Sofa chaise
A great transformable piece of modern inflatable furniture is the sofa chaise "Air Sofa"which can act as a hammock, and as a chair, and as an ordinary sofa.
It is designed for people who like to relax comfortably in the parks, in nature and at home.
Bevan: options for use
Inflatable bivans appeared not so long ago, but they have already become an extremely popular type of inflatable products due to their convenience, high quality and safety in use. Anyone who has ever had the opportunity to sit or lie on this unusual inflatable article, notes simply amazing comfort.
Bivan is the original portable inflatable "sofa", which you can safely move with you and inflate without hassle for 15-20 seconds, without using a pump. Bevan is available in different varieties (sofa, hammock, bag, banana), each of which has the following properties
To inflate such a bivan, you need to straighten it, swing it, filling its frame with air, and very quickly the product will be ready for use. A specially designed valve will reliably hold air inside such a versatile sofa. It is possible to distinguish the marching bivan - it is light enough to move, to swim
This is a great beach lounger if you like sunbathing.
Many models of wickers are perfect for any interior:
- Your children will enjoy jumping on the wilderness, because it is made of durable material that can withstand even active children's games.
- It is useful to you and in the country, for relaxing in the shade under a tree or sunbathing.
- If you often visit places where you have to wait a long time (for example, airports, train stations), then with the help of a convenient bivana, the waiting time will pass for you in the most comfortable conditions.
If you prefer to use inflatable furniture with a pump, then you can always find a foldable model of a wilderness with a built-in pump. It will be convenient to put it in the car, going on vacation.
Bevan is a portable version of inflatable furniture, and therefore usually comes with a convenient bag for storage.
Types of pumping
To inflate such a sofa from PVC, in any case, you must use a pump, because with your own lungs you will inflate it for too long. For many modern models of such sofas, special built-in pumps are used. In other models, pumps are sold complete with the product itself. However, there are some models to which you will have to buy pumps separately.
The type of pumps for inflatable furniture are manual, foot, electric. It is preferable to immediately purchase an electric pump, because it inflates the sofa in just a couple of minutes, but for this you must have access to the electricity grid. In the campaigns use cheaper pumps (hand and foot), but when using them will have to make significant physical effort.If you need the most compact model of an inflatable bed, then it is better to immediately choose lightweight models with an integrated pump.
There are models such as sofas from the company Lamzac. With a strong wind, they inflate without using a pump, which is all the more beneficial if you went for a walk and do not want to waste time on organizing a place to rest.
Colour
Many buyers get their favorite inflatable sofa bed or any other models of inflatable furniture, without even thinking about their color. This is quite understandable if a bivan model is purchased that will be used everywhere. It will be incredibly difficult to match the color to a constantly changing environment and interior.
Another thing is if you purchase a model that almost certainly will not leave your home, and you intend to use it often enough in your home. In this case, the color matching interior design is simply a must:
- Bright colours Inflatable sofas are best used in children's rooms - crimson, green, yellow sofas come in handy here.
- Neutral or classic colors inflatable furniture will be the way in the bedroom, living room, living room, where they must be in harmony with the situation.
- Sofa bed in black with contrasting pillows will look great in a bright room
Manufacturers offer just a gorgeous palette of colors - from black, white and gray to shades of fuchsia, military and ayvori. In any case, you can buy colored inflatable furniture to your liking, but still do not forget that the wrong color can completely spoil the impression of your guests about the home.
Brands
At the present time, a sufficiently large number of manufacturers are ready to offer you their original models of inflatable sofas of various shapes and sizes, functional parameters and quality characteristics. However, not everyone knows which brands should turn their attention to the very first place.
LamzacDream
One of the most famous and major manufacturers of inflatable products is the Dutch company LamzacDream, whose inflatable products under the Lamzac brand have been very popular among consumers for quite some time.
A distinctive feature of such inflatable loungers is a great price with high quality, durability and hypoallergenic. "Spring" - an inflatable sofa, nicknamed "flying."In a couple of seconds with a gust of wind, it inflates and quickly prepares for operation.
Intex
Intex offers consumers a choice of different sizes of excellent inflatable beds, pillows, mattresses, sofas and armchairs - in various color variations for children and adults. Strength and durability - the main features of the products of this manufacturer.
Bestway
The world-famous brand BestWay is an impressive range of premium inflatable products, among which you can easily find inflatable beds and mattresses (both for home use and for tourist purposes). Sofas from BestWay differ in bright design, reliable materials, and excellent performance properties.
Airbliss
Airbliss company offers inflatable sofas with an unusual design, different from the standard options and allowing you to spend more comfortable time at home or in the fresh air. The main material for the production of sofas is lightweight and flexible polyester, and the sealed cover is made of durable polyethylene.
For more details on how to use the Airbliss sofas, see the following video.
Tamac
Inflatable products from the Ukrainian manufacturer Tamac differ from the products of other manufacturers quite affordable price and very low weight.
Banana "Air Sofa"
The Belarusian company producing stylish and comfortable Banana “Air Sofa” lounge chairs is also very popular in many countries of the world today. Its products are notable for such remarkable characteristics as wear resistance, resistance to temperature drops, and shape retention for 72 hours.
How to choose?
If you decide to purchase such furniture, then you should know the basic criteria in order to eventually buy a quality product, and not a cheap fake. Note the following:
- Pay attention to the quality of the fabric, check with the seller, of what materials made that inflatable sofa or chaise, that you decided to purchase. If you have even the slightest doubt that this material is of high quality, refuse such a purchase. A sofa of poor quality material will quickly tear.
- The latch, which is designed for a long time to keep the air in the productshould be big enough and durable.If it is small, then under the pressure of a stream of air it will constantly “carry it out” from the sofa, and it will deflate quickly enough.
- Rate and smell coming from the product. Do not think that existing unpleasant odors will dissipate with time.
- Look carefully at the surface of the inflatable furniture you choose. - the seams of their appearance should not cause you any suspicion.
- The appearance of the sofa can also have a special meaning for you, so when buying, ask the seller to show the model in the unfolded (inflated) state so that you can be sure that this is the model that you originally wanted to buy for yourself.
- It is possible that you will be interested in models of sofas with additional built-in accessories. - like products for inserting cups, built-in pumps, bags for storage.
How to care?
Inflatable sofas do not require any special care:
- After operation, they just need to wipe with a damp cloth.. If dirt appears on the surface of the sofa, they can be removed with a mild soap solution, but various strong bleaches cannot be used.
- For cleaning from dust and crumbs you can use a small vacuum cleaner. However, this should be done as carefully as possible so as not to damage the surface.
- If you are going to lay the inflated sofa on the floor, check it for sharp and cutting objects. Sometimes even an ordinary children's toy can seriously damage the casing of such a sofa.
- At low temperatures, PVC loses its elasticity. If you keep your blown-up sofa in a cool place, then before using the product must be in the room for several hours and “get used” to room temperature, otherwise it may be deformed.
Keep your pets away from inflatable furniture. In order not to damage the internal partitions of the sofa, you cannot stand or jump on it for a long time.
Reviews
If you are going to go to the store and buy there an inflatable sofa of a certain manufacturer, you should carefully read the reviews of those consumers who have already purchased a product that has interested you - so you will quickly make a choice:
- Inflatable sofas from Intex are ergonomic, they are laid out in a large bed, can withstand up to 200 kg of weight, which allows an entire family to sit on it.These products unfold quickly, they are very comfortable for relaxation and are great for sleeping.
- Inflatable sofas from Lamzac can be used in various temperature conditions - even in the snow in the mountains. Sofas withstand loads up to 250 kg, they are mobile, ergonomic.
- Banana Inflatables can be used by adults and children. students on vacation and businessmen during lunch, housewives at home, drivers and tourists on a halt. The material of the product is waterproof and wear-resistant.
- Inflatable transforming sofa from Sofa Bed are moderately rigid products whose service life is at least three years. They move beautifully both folded and unfolded.
- Airbliss sofas hold air for about 12 hoursThey are great for a picnic, have many color variations, soft and comfortable, suitable for relaxing and pleasant dreams.
- Products Bestway differs in a variety of sizes, worthy appearance, material of a product remarkably holds bed linen. During sleep, it does not slide to the floor due to the relief surface of the sofa.
- Intex sofas are very popular among consumers, which speak very well about the convenience, compactness, versatility of this product.Judging by the reviews, it can be noted that inflatable sofas from this manufacturer are an excellent option for both home and outdoor recreation.
Beautiful and original ideas in the interior
When purchasing stylish and inexpensive inflatable furniture, you should also consider the options for its placement in the interior of your home. This is especially important for those inflatable sofas that you are going to use constantly, and not from time to time, pulling them out of the cover only to organize a bed for your guests.
Many designers believe that inflatable furniture (regardless of whether it is a chair or a bed, a sofa or a mattress) has a too unpresentable and disreputable appearance. Such furniture can create the illusion that its owners are simply unable to acquire an ordinary good-quality soft sofa. Other designers believe that an inflatable sofa is a non-replaceable achievement of progress, and you just need to be proud of having such furniture in your home.
The most winning idea is to place an inflatable sofa in the living room. So you immediately have a few extra seats for those family members who do not always find a place for themselves on a regular sofa.
Given the mobility of the product, you can move it to the place you need, as needed.
Bright and round inflatable sofa in the nursery or in your bedroom will look great. Here you can relax, relax, read a book, and the bed can only be used as a bed.
Children on this couch can also play and relax.
Bright orange sofa will look advantageous in a bright room. Monochrome white gamma only emphasize the stylish design.
The right choice will allow you to purchase a new original piece of furniture to decorate the interior of your home. You should approach the choice of the most suitable product as seriously as possible, so you will get the perfect furniture and you will not regret the decision made.