Double sofa bed

The sofa is a piece of upholstered furniture, which makes in any interior a feeling of home comfort and harmony. Today, the focus on models designed for two. They not only meet modern requirements for furniture, but also provide the most comfortable rest and sleep.

Folding sofa is a universal model, it fits into any type of room and is able to change the style of the interior.

The double sofa-bed is an alternative to a full bed. Unlike it, it does not clutter up the usable area without the need, having a compact size when folded.

Folding sofas are ideal for any room and interior style. If desired, they can stand not only in the bedroom, but also in the living room, children's room, kitchen, folding out if necessary. Double models of folding sofas are more versatile and comfortable to use. They are well placed in any conditions of the room, mobile when rearranged and when folded, create the illusion of space, transforming the space and making it hospitable.

The modern market of the furniture industry produces a wide range of double sofa models. Today, it’s not difficult to choose a suitable option: due to the variety of models, you can buy a sofa for any interior, according to the most fastidious taste and pocket.

Folding double sofas are multifunctional. They can be used as a place for recreation, watching TV, family gatherings in the living room. In the unfolded form, such structures are transformed into a full double bed.

Similar sofas can be seen in the interior of offices. However, in this case they bear an exclusively aesthetic load and do not imply a transformation. Here, a compact sofa, rather, indicates the status and success of the company, especially if it is made of leather.

The advantages of double folding sofas include a rich color palette of upholstery. Today you can look at the option to match the existing furniture. In addition to color, the upholstery material also stands out. It gives solidity to any design.

Often, folding double sofas buy for the purpose of convenient and efficient use of free space of the room. They are irreplaceable where there is a shortage of free space. Compact models are able to fit in the interior of the loggia, changing its appearance and defining a recreation area.

There are different models of double sofas with a folding mechanism (straight, corner and modular). Each type has its own advantages and is selected for the specific conditions of the room. Often, the width of the seat in such models is equal to the width of the back.

Straight sofas for two seats are considered a universal option. As a rule, they always save space and are an indispensable choice in the event that it is important to save every centimeter of usable space. Such a model can be placed against a wall or using it to zone a space.

Corner sofas are comfortable at least straight models. Today, manufacturers offer versatile options in which you can change one angle to another. This allows you to experiment with the style of the interior and simplifies the rearrangement.

Modular double options are functional and allow you to vary the design of the room. For example, one of the interesting design decisions is a round sofa bed for two. The modular transformation system allows you to disassemble the sleeping bed into its component parts. In this case, parts can be used as puffs or a small soft table.An interesting and pivotal folding mechanism. When assembled, such a sofa bed looks like a semicircle with a back or soft pillows.

Other models have a transformation mechanism when, in addition to the sleeping bed, there is an elegant headboard. Such models completely resemble a wonderful double bed. They can be narrow with a berth, have soft armrests and a motionless back of other thickness. Classic models can be made in the style of minimalism direct view with or without armrests.

Each form has a lot of varieties that differ in different styles (modular, office, etc.). Universal models have drawers for clothes, which is very convenient and allows you to save space in the closet.

In addition, different models and the degree of rigidity of the mat. They can be soft, medium hard and hard (alternative to orthopedic beds).

Although the first ones are soft, they are not always comfortable, because during sleep they too bend down, which prevents proper rest and gives the body the wrong position.Models with medium hardness of mats are universal. They are designed for the main contingent, maintain the average weight of two people and contribute to more proper rest and sleep.

The best options for folding sofas in two places are designs with a rigid mat and backrest. Such models are considered orthopedic and, although they do not cure diseases of the musculoskeletal system, may be their prevention. It is in such models that a block type with an orthopedic effect is provided, when, in addition to the main filling, hard material is added from above and below (such a mat does not bend).

Sometimes the unit provides additional protection, which is activated under heavy loads. These folding sofas are chosen by those who need a good rest and maximum comfort after work associated with heavy physical exertion or those who have a sedentary type of work in the office.

The models of folding sofas for two seats differ in the type of transformation mechanism. It is distinguished by the principle of folding the sofa:

• Book. The mechanism of transformation on the principle of the book is the simplest design.To expand the sofa, you need to raise the seat unit and lower the back, forming a full-fledged sleeping bed of two identical parts. If the sofa is purchased for use as a bed, you need to pay attention to the fact that the width of the backrest and the seat was the same.

• Eurobook. The transformation mechanism resembles a book: to expand the sofa, you also need to raise the seat (with the back starts to fall down). The only difference is that in addition to raising the seat, you need to slightly pull it forward.

• Click-clack. The principle of folding double sofa resembles a book, but has a slight difference. In order to turn the sofa into a double bed, you need to raise the seat up to a characteristic click. After this, the seat is slightly lowered, the back is moved and both parts are laid out in one sleeping bed.

• Accordion. One of the most reliable designs. The folding mechanism of the accordion is quite simple and resembles a harmonica reversal. When unfolded, a double bed consists of three identical blocks.To transform the model into a full bed, you need to pull the upper seat and pull it forward. At the same time, the double part unfolds itself.

• American folding bed. The name "clamshell" indicates the method of transformation of the sofa. The sleeping bed consists of three identical parts, which are laid out as follows: first, lift the first block and put it on the floor, then take the next mat with the legs by the handle and put it on the floor. This model does not have a box for linen.

• French cot. This model has a slight difference from the American clamshell. In order to make a double bed out of the sofa, you must first remove the pillows located on the seat. Then the sofa is laid out forward, while the back is motionless and remains in place.

• Recliner. The transformation system of such a sofa is somewhat different from other models. It is operated by the following method: sitting on the couch, at the same time resting on the armrest and leaning the whole weight on the back. At the same time the foot rises, and the back goes down.

The whole interior as a whole depends on the design of the folding sofa.Therefore, when buying you need to take into account many factors. In modern design, the actual different styles of models, from classic and modern to the imitation of antique models.

There are many different styles, each of which has its own history and is distinguished by the shape of the structure:

• Chesterfield Leather sofa with curved armrests and backrest of the same height, the effect of quilted material and the lack of a backrest cushion.

• Camelback. Upholstered furniture with a curved back, resembling a camel's back with a hump, without a back cushion.

• Lawson. Sofa with low armrests and pillows, combining metal and wood in the frame.

• Tuxedo A variant in the Art Nouveau style of the early 20s of the 20th century with the obligatory presence of pillows and armrests of the same height as the backrest.

• English. Aristocratic sofa with smooth rounded handles, made in the style of the British hinterland (design with a rigid back, large soft cushions on the seat and very small soft handles).

• Knowle. Peculiar model with a high back and armrests which can be regulated by means of the cords connecting a back and armrests.

• Bridgewater Elegant informal model, made in classic style. It has a rounded back, low curved handles, as well as pillows.

In general, sofas are distinguished by the height and shape of the backrest, the rigidity and height of the armrests, the presence of pillows and the mobility of the backrest. Each model is unique in its own way and must correspond to the design of the room.

The standards of folding double sofas are different for each manufacturer. The average is 160 x 190 cm. The dimensions of the sofa depend on the area of ​​the room, the space allocated and the desired parameters of the sleeping bed.

Models differ in width. Among the options you can choose a small, small, wide or mini sofa:

• On average, the width of the usual straight models 60-100 cm, height up to 1 meter. Depending on the model, the length can be 190-196-200-206 cm. Some models in unfolded form are 140 x 186 cm and 150 x 190 cm. The height of the armrests varies from 48 to 70 cm and higher.
• Usually, the dimensions depend on the length of the sofa: the larger it is, the more spacious its sleeping place. The depth of the compact models in the unfolded form is 120 (130) x 180 cm, in the folded - from 70 to 91 cm.

The main components of the sofa are the frame, base and block. They determine the service life, functionality and design of the model.

Usually the structure consists of wood and metal. Recently, metal elements have been increasingly used in production. The tree fades into the background, although it is often found in models of the classical style.

In the transformation mechanism, metal parts are more often used. The basis can be both steel, and wooden. The only thing that is worthless is the use of chipboard - such a foundation will not last long.

A good base is considered to be a construction with lamellae (rather narrow wooden lats across the length, attached to the frame). Such a framework is ideal as a base for a sofa with an orthopedic effect. It is well ventilated, characterized by elasticity and is in great demand among buyers.

In the production of modern furniture using several types of filler. Based on the structure of the sofa, the base of the model can be spring and springless.

So that the furniture was soft, two types of foam rubber are more often used as a springless mat: standard and dense polyurethane foam (polyurethane foam). Conventional polyurethane foam is a sponge-like sheet material, which is glued together to obtain a block of the desired thickness and rigidity. This filler is the most budget, although the quality of it is the most unreliable.

Cast polyurethane foam - a more advanced type of filler. It is cast in the desired shape according to specific dimensions for each model. It is more resilient, it has a longer service life, although it sometimes changes its original shade over time. Such a mat will not creak, it may be somewhat compressed, but it will not give strong dents.

In addition to this material as a filler for a folding double sofa use:

• natural latex (foamy material, made from the juice of the tree of Hevea);
• synthetic latex (derivative of polyurethane foam),
• coir (coconut fiber in the form of tow);
• holofiber (polyester fiber product);
• Stratofiber (composition of polyester and wool, bamboo fibers).

In addition to these fillers in the manufacture of felt, padded jacket, sintepukh. If the model has pillows, they are filled with synthetic fluff, holofiber or padding polyester.

Folding sofa with a spring block - the theme is controversial. These are not at all old-fashioned constructions that have been remembered by many since Soviet times. Today, the springs are connected according to another principle, which reduces the abrasion of parts about one another and their fragility.

In the production of models using three types of springs: snake, bonnel and independent elements:

• The first type consists of flat-shaped rounded zigzag springs that are attached to the frame on both sides and have an elastic fixation between them.
• Full springs of the bonnel type are arranged vertically. Such a filler is called a block, since the structural elements externally interconnected by the top and bottom form a grid with a frame. Unlike the spring snake lattice, such a block is placed on a wooden frame with a lattice base. To prevent the springs from breaking the upholstery, the block is supplemented with a layer of foam rubber over thebottom edges and side faces.
• Springs of independent type are arranged differently. Each of them functions separately from the others. The mechanism of the block is somewhat different from the spring counterparts: each element is packaged in a separate textile case. Metal parts are not interconnected: the integrity of the block is created by connecting textile covers. Therefore, under load, the surface will be flat without rolling into the middle.

An interesting variant of the block is a variant with double springs, when one is inserted into the other. The second element adds elasticity to the structure and is activated only under heavy load.

The choice of upholstery material is a matter that requires a careful approach. Today, in the production of upholstered furniture, natural and eco-leather, shinil, flock and furniture tapestry are used. In addition, some companies are covering upholstered furniture Korean textiles with velor texture ("chinchilla").

Choosing the type of upholstery material, take into account the care and durability:

• For example, a leather folding sofa is not capricious in care: the decorative coating allows cleaning with detergents and is not wiped off during use.

• Fabric option for two places is better suited for a bedroom or living room, where there is not much dust and dirt. It is more difficult to care for textiles, especially if food, paints, ink from a pen falls on the upholstery during operation.

The color of the sofa depends on the style of the room and should fit well into the interior. The most popular shade today is brown, ranging from a light scale and ending with a chocolate shade.

Office options are more diverse: among them stand out muted tones of green, olive, orange and purple.

The white tone is aristocratic, but completely unacceptable for continuous use. Those who love light colors, choose divorced gray, pink, purple and similar soft tones.

Often, the choice of sofa is based on the external indicators of the model. The buyer pays attention to the size, upholstery and design of upholstered furniture. Such selection criteria are relevant only if it is rarely planned to use the sofa (for example, in a country house for guests). If a purchase involves daily or frequent use, there are a number of factors that need to be paid attention to.

In choosing a durable option, everything matters, ranging from the size and structure of the transformation mechanism, the presence of boxes for laundry, convenience of location and ending with the filler components. In addition, choosing a model that will be a bigger bed than a sofa, you can provide the possibility of repairing the blocks.

The fact is that with the constant use of any sofa, a block sooner or later sinks, the springs weaken, or the upholstery falls into disrepair. Few people know, but upholstered furniture can be reanimated and thereby prolong its service life. And often the repair is not laborious, if you know how to replace the unit yourself, it will not take much time and will save the budget. The following video will tell about it:

In choosing a compact sofa for two seats, experts recommend paying attention to the following nuances:

• stiffness indicator (the average option will prolong the operation, withstand the weight load and will not cause back pain due to unaccustomed to hard or overly soft mats);
• type of filler (the larger the size of the bed, the firmer the surface must be, otherwise the middle will fall);
• the service life of the filler (so that the mat does not roll too fast, it is worth choosing from three options: natural latex, dense polyurethane foam and an independent type of spring block);
• the thickness of the mats (they should not be thinner than 8 - 10 cm);
• the perfection of the transformation mechanism (no laxity of the structure is a marriage that will shorten the life of the sofa);
• when buying an orthopedic option, you should look at the model with beech or birch lamellae;
• the transformation mechanism should be comfortable and suitable for the dimensions of the room (easy and not causing difficulties when unfolding, due to the lack of freedom of space);
• frame material (chipboard is not suitable for continuous operation, so choose an option in which there is a combination of metal and wood);
• the diameter of the parts of the transformation mechanism (the larger it is,the more reliable the model and the longer it will last).

In addition, an important indicator during the inspection is the level of tailoring of the cover and its material. Since the folding sofa is bought for a long time, the upholstery should be made of a dense and abrasion resistant material.

It is also important that the upholstery is made with high quality: there should be no curved stitches, defects in the form of scratches, holes, or scuffed material. If the seller says that the fabric will finish in time, it is not: textile will remain the same as it is.

The folding double sofa changes any interior. He can stand in the kitchen, complementing the kitchen set. In this case, it adds functionality to the space, gives the interior completeness.

The black-and-gray folding sofa on figured legs will fit perfectly into the laconic interior of neutral tones, if you put it against the wall. Bright laminate, geometric curbstone - excellent components of the design of the room.

If a light gray sofa is chosen for a beige bedroom with beige walls and a light floor, you cannot do without accents. You will need bright turquoise cushions and cabinets of the same color. So that the sofa does not merge with the tone of the floor, you can repeat the color of the accent, putting the carpet on the floor to match the furniture or pillows.

Those who are accustomed to contrasts in the interior, you can buy a sofa in cream or milk colors with armrests and pillows. So that the model does not merge with the color of the wall, it is better to place it on a dark background, and put the carpet on the floor to match the wall.

If the room is made in beige and gray-blue colors, it is better to buy a folding model of a milky shade with a print and small wooden legs. To revive the design, you can decorate the sofa with pillows, put a vase and cabinet in a white and brown tone.

Choosing one or another model, it is worth considering that in addition to the functional, it can delimit the space. For example, if you put a sofa in the middle of the studio room, you will be able to separate the border of the dining area.This is another advantage of such furniture.