Choosing an ottoman

Currently, not many people know what an ottoman is. Previously, this piece of furniture was considered a mandatory attribute in the home of every Asian wealthy merchant. Even now, this sofa is popular with buyers and has many advantages and distinctive features that need to be considered in more detail.

Unfortunately, few people know such nuances. The sofa can be opened in the form of a book, and the ottoman is transformed in this way: its second part simply extends. When extended, it is decorated with beautiful pillows. Another distinctive feature is the lack of a backrest. Instead, there are headboards, and some models are equipped with armrests.

Ottoman is different from the couch.The second is intended only for one person, she has a headboard, but does not have a back.

Another type of furniture with an ottoman is a sofa. She intends to sit. For all its wide surface, it is not high, but, moreover, it is equipped with comfortable armrests and comfortable backs.

Many people want to save as much as possible the available small room space. Because of this, you have to huddle on small and uncomfortable folding sofas. But there is always a way out. In this situation, a folding couch will come to the rescue, which will save a couple of square meters and become an original part of the interior.

In order to fully understand what this design is, you need to consider some of the pros and cons of this type of furniture. Pros:

• Modern models are quite diverse. and have a wide range of choices. In addition, they are perfect for any type of interior and design solutions;
• Ottoman made from environmental materialsnot harmful to human health;
• It has a low price.therefore almost everyone can get it;
• With the help of an ottoman in the apartment an extra couple of square meters are savedbecause this type of furniture combines the properties of both the sofa and the bed;
• She is very comfortablebecause it has no joints or seams;
• This furniture is universal and, besides, it fits perfectly into any interior design, but it will look most interesting in an oriental-style interior;
• Another advantage is its practicality.

Minuses:

• In an ottoman of manual type It is very difficult to lift the mattress, especially if its frame is made of wood. This can cause difficulties for both young and old people;
• In spring models very often the springs themselves stretch, which need to be changed at regular intervals;
• Gas models are more durabletheir warranty period is 5 years. But not everyone can afford it, because the price is quite high.

Ottoman is very versatile, because it can be placed in any room and even in any corner, which saves space. In today's market there is a huge selection of this furniture, depending on the taste preferences of each person.They vary in color, design and types that need to be mentioned:

• One and a half sleeping Such an ottoman will harmoniously look both in the bedroom and in the living room. It is universal, because during the day you can relax on it and use it as a bed at night. In addition, it is equipped with armrests and a comfortable headboard.

• Eurotaht. Eurowatch does not have a specific mechanism that can break. With the help of reliable guides and rollers, it easily moves from one place to another. The technique of unfolding at the Euro-watchtower is very simple: you just need to remove the place with the pillows, roll it out on yourself and lower the backrest. And the orthopedic model with an independent spring unit will provide everyone a healthy sleep.

• Transformer. If there is very little space in the apartment, a transforming ottoman will come to the rescue. It has many subspecies, referred to as: hypertransformer, book, eurobook, accordion and folding bed. Each of them has many features and advantages that perform a single mission - saving space.

• With backrest. This ottoman has a fixed mattress.It is quite convenient and practical, besides, it fits perfectly in the bedroom and living room, and in the kitchen. It can be noted that there is a kind of ottoman with three backs, one of which is located behind, and the other two - mirror. It is usually intended for one person. The backs are decorated with carved wood, and they add furniture elegance and sophistication.

• Withdrawable. By means of the sliding mechanism the single ottoman turns into double. The bottom drawer extends, another mattress unfolds on top of it, thus, it turns out exactly two berths, which are located at different levels. This ottoman is a great place to accommodate guests.

The mechanism of the withdrawal of the otkhat on the example of the model "London" you can see on the video below:

Sofa ottoman is a popular type of furniture. Therefore, manufacturers are trying to improve and modernize the models, making them more comfortable. In order to make the right choice when buying, you need to consider for how many people this furniture is intended. Depending on this, the sizes of such a structure vary.For example, an ottoman 90x200, 110x200, 120x200 and 140x200 cm would be an excellent alternative to a regular sofa, and, despite its compactness, it can replace the bed and fit perfectly into the interior design.

There is a kind of ottoman, like a mini-desk, where you can find a place in any room. For example, it is perfect for a child's room. On such a non-standard miniature ottoman, the child will feel comfortable even just playing with toys. In addition, these mini options for children do not take up much space and fit perfectly into the interior. On such an ottoman, you can place your favorite baby toys, or order a special upholstery with the characters of various cartoons.

Teenage ottoman will provide him a healthy and sound sleep, because it has a convenient design and, if desired, is equipped with orthopedic mattresses. The main aspect is the versatility of the product. The built-in drawers will help to accommodate various items, and comfortable armrests and a soft back back will add convenience.

The most practical and convenient is a 2-bedroom couch. Due to the ability to transform, it saves space and is distinguished by its versatility, since it immediately combines the function of a bed and a sofa.

A narrow ottoman can be placed in the hallway, since it does not take up much space and, thanks to a rather narrow surface, and will create comfort when removing / putting on shoes.

One should not forget that such furniture is made for both living space and offices. Depending on this, styles vary, ranging from classic to modern.

Such upholstered furniture as a sofa or ottoman should be made of high-quality wood, first-rate upholstery fabric or from natural flooring material. In order to ensure the absolute quality of the purchased furniture, it is necessary to consider the main components from which it is made.

The wooden frame of the ottoman is usually made of solid wood, mainly pine or spruce. More expensive models are made of ash, oak or beech. As a rule, special attention is paid to wood moisture. If the frame is made of raw material, then over time it will shrink and lean to the side. Vykatnaya same mechanism over time will go.

Humidity does not affect the metal forged ottoman.Its basis is the frame, legs and back, completely made of metal, so this design can be put in any room. Forged furniture can have inserts from other materials. An example is the seat, which must be soft. The color and texture solution of this design is usually chosen for the interior design, making it refined and sophisticated.

The most important part of the ottoman is, of course, the upholstery. It is to her that a person pays attention in the first place, comparing the interesting variant with the design of the room. Let us consider in more detail the main options for upholstery:

• Button Utyazhka has now found wide application, thanks to the interesting appearance that it gives to the couch;
• OsReally popular fabric upholsterywhose species is being offered.
• Not to mention leather trimbecause it is an indicator of a high position. It, unlike leatherette, is very durable, durable, wear-resistant and, moreover, has a pleasant to the touch texture. And proper care for her guarantees long-term use of such an ottoman;
• Kozhzam or furniture made of artificial leather has a rather aesthetic appearance, despite its low cost, in addition, it can be placed both in the bedroom and in the living room. For example, an ottoman from imitation leather in the modern market has a huge range of design solutions. It can have a different texture and color palette, you only need to make a choice. The only and key differences between artificial leather and genuine leather are the quality of the material, wear resistance and durability. Its main disadvantages are temperature instability and easy flammability.

Basically, an ottoman is equipped with a gas or spring mechanism. The second is not practical enough because it is not designed for heavy weight. Gas is able to withstand more than 60 kilograms due to the built-in shock absorbers. But in order for such a mechanism to be of high quality, it is necessary to pay attention to what the frame and frame are made of. Only in case the indicators are satisfactory, he will be able to withstand a greater load.

In order to fully understand this issue, you need to consider the basic mechanisms used in the transformation.

Eurobook - the most sought-after of all mechanisms. It is quite convenient and practical, because when unfolded, neither the floor covering nor the ottoman is damaged. The principle of operation is quite simple: the seat is lifted, moved away and lowered, then the backrest falls into place of the vacated space. It develops on the same simple principle. For greater ease, the ottoman is equipped with specially designed handles.

The basis of this design is the movement of the pendulum, so it is also called tick-tac. Sitting when unfolding does not move to the side, and the bottom of this type of furniture is equipped with rubber pads or wheels that do not scratch the floor surface. The main advantages of such a mechanism are ease of use, durability, preservation of the floor covering, the absence of squeaks, the presence of drawers and a perfectly flat berth.

This mechanism has two main provisions - a sofa and a double bed for sleeping. When unfolding, you need to consider that you need a place to tilt the back of the back so that it does not come into contact with the wall.The mechanism is made of wooden or metal frame with springs or filler in the form of latex.

An ottoman with a book mechanism always has a lower compartment for laundry, which is very convenient. You need to lay out such a construction strictly in the middle, because if you take one of the sides, this will lead to inevitable breakage. Such an ottoman has a reasonable price, good quality and convenience, since you can fit on it alone, without even laying it out.

This mechanism, in fact, is an improved version of the "book". You can lay it on three levels - a sitting position, a supine position and a relaxed position. Such an ottoman can have a laundry box as well as ordinary iron legs, bringing elegance to the image of furniture. The back folding back can have several basic positions: a place to sleep, the traditional position at which it is convenient to watch TV, the surface folds at an angle at which there is complete relaxation of the back.

This design with full folding has no cavities and is comparable in length to an ordinary bed. It is also equipped with soft covers, which, if desired, can be replaced with a mattress or simply replaced with more suitable for the interior.

Any furniture should have three fundamental points - it is convenience, quality and suitable color. If it stands out from the color scheme of the interior, then the choice was unsuccessful. Ottoman - no exception. In order for harmony to reign in the room, it is necessary to consider several color options in detail:

• Monochrome. Ottoman must be combined with the walls, but have a different shade. For example, the walls are green — an ottoman of lime, or the walls are yellow — an ottoman of lemon, and further along the same principle;
• Neutral. If the walls are gray, white, or brown, the furniture can have the same neutral tint. But you can combine colors. For example, put a gray ottoman against brown walls;
• Colored interior with neutral ottoman. If the design of the room is bright and colorful, the sofa of neutral shades will look quite balanced: gray, beige, white or black;
• Neutral interior with color couch. Colorless interior, made in beige tones, looks inconspicuous. A bright sofa-couch, for example, of a bright purple color, can dilute this silence. With such a contrasting spot, the room becomes more harmonious.Just as impressive in the interior will look bright curtains in the color of the furniture, which undoubtedly emphasize attention;
• Combined. This plan combines the presence of several colors. For example, orange wallpaper can be complemented by a bright blue product or the same curtains.

To come to the right choice is easy enough, but only if you decide what kind of interior you want - bright or more discreet.

In today's market there are a huge number of companies engaged in the production of furniture. But not every company can boast of high quality and the same high demand for its furniture products. But there are also flagship enterprises, which have proved for a single year that their products are the best.

One of them is Ikea. It is the furniture represented by it that is distinguished by its standard quality, since it is impossible to notice the slightest flaw in it, its functionality, because every detail has been brought to an ideal state and comfort, since the mechanisms have an orthopedic construction.

It should be noted that the furniture from IKEA, in particular, sofas and ottomans, is very easy to assemble, especially attached to them is understandable for each instruction.It is in the store of this manufacturing company that one can find not only furniture that is suitable for design, but also interior items that emphasize originality and sense of taste of the owner.

Another brand that deserves attention is Borovichi-furniture. This is a Russian company that has achieved remarkable success in the production of furniture not only in Russia, but also in the CIS countries, as well as in Germany and the Baltic States. The high quality of the manufactured goods and the use of European technologies helped to come to this success.

If you need to purchase high-quality, and most importantly inexpensive furniture, you should rely on the company Borovichi-furniture, which is popular among buyers. It has a wide variety of furniture that will suit every person. Among the soft cabinet furniture of this company can be noted the leading models of the ottoman. This is, first of all, the Soft model, which is of high quality and convenience due to soft spring blocks.

The same flagship option is Elegy, a model that is equipped with a lifting mechanism, therefore, large roomy drawers for bed linen.The main advantage is that such an ottoman saves space, and in terms of convenience it is not inferior to a sofa. In addition, it, despite the huge number of advantages, has an acceptable price.

Model Julia Lux 90 also deserves special attention. It is she who immediately catches the eye of every person. An ottoman has a lifting mechanism with an orthopedic grille, due to which even a child can feel quite comfortable and relaxed on it. Such a model will perfectly fit into the interior and will become its indispensable and integral part.

Small space tends to limit the choice of furniture. In this case, the couch can help, which saves space as much as possible and draws attention to itself, because it looks spectacular and interesting. In order to harmoniously furnish a room, you need to look at several options for stylish combination of an ottoman with an existing interior:

• The model of an ottoman, which has a neutral shade, catches the eye, as it is the leading piece of furniture in the room. It is in perfect harmony with the wall and curtains, does not stand out from the general style in color scheme.It is in such a room that you feel complete comfort and absolute agreement;

• White color is a symbol of nobility and purity, the room decorated in it looks quite unobtrusive, but at the same time very interesting. The ottoman of olive color attracts attention, which stands out noticeably against the background of other objects. The main thing is that its beauty is complemented by high functionality, since the design has shelves where you can put books or other interior items. This model is indispensable for the living room, where you need to fit a large number of guests. It is not only practical, but also effective in its appearance. The neutral interior of the room, made in white colors, is diluted with bright contrasting spots that perfectly complement it, give it tenderness and freshness;

• There are also interesting children's options for an ottoman. Such a model not only saves an extra pair of square meters, but also raises the spirits of the child. Depending on his personal wishes, you can choose upholstery with your favorite cartoon characters, or just a soft coating of your favorite color;

• Ottoman fits perfectly into the interior of the kitchen, making it light and airy. In addition, it saves a lot of space, has the ability to fit several guests or a large family. This option is a perfect play of flowers, because bright plants in a vase and greens outside the window bring a touch of tenderness and comfort, which sometimes is not enough;

• On a small balcony, this ottoman looks just fine. She, like no other furniture, fits perfectly into such a small space and complements it. A huge advantage is the built-in boxes, which can fit a lot of things that do not fit in the apartment. Such a small design, a couple of flower pots and soft pillows will bring comfort and warmth to the balcony and make it a great place to relax.