Ottoman with lifting mechanism

If your apartment is not of enormous size and you need functional and comfortable furniture, then an ottoman with a lifting mechanism is the best fit for these criteria. In general, an ottoman is a low and compact hybrid between a bed and a sofa, and it came to us from Eastern countries.

The advantage of such furniture should be called its comfort and small size. Thanks to the lifting system, you can store bedding or other things in its roomy drawer. Also, when you buy, you will save on the purchase of a mattress.

This type of furniture will allow you to always quickly and simply do the cleaning under it.Also, a double ottoman is an excellent substitute for a similar bed, and it costs less.

For the most part, in such furniture an orthopedic mattress is used, able to take the form of the body, which is a useful healing property. It should be said that such a mattress responds to the ambient temperature and provides a comfortable sleep. On the one hand, such mattresses are quite high in cost, but this disadvantage pays off with their reliability and durability.

One of these variations is the classic model. It is distinguished by a traditional design, and cloth or leatherette is used as an upholstery. It should be said that the traditional ottoman is equipped with a soft back. And there is a product on small legs.

It should be said that the ottoman is a type of ottoman. It instead of the back are used soft pillows and rollers on the sides.

Such mechanisms distinguish the following: manual, on coil springs and on gas shock absorbers. The manual mechanism in the form of loops is used most often in single sofas, which are used for unfolding infrequently. After all, if the furniture is heavy, then, for example, it will not always be easy for an elderly person to lift such an ottoman. The mechanism on gas shock absorbers is the most expensive, but from the advantages it is necessary to distinguish ease of operation and durability.

The most common systems are spring and gas shock absorbers. The disadvantages of the spring system can be called low load capacity, in contrast to gas shock absorbers.

You should also pay attention to the quality and material of the frame and frame. The thickness of the wooden parts of your furniture, for reasons of strength, must be at least 60 mm.

The mechanisms of transformation in the ottoman are varied. Here are some of them: vykatnaya, clamshell, "book", etc.One of the easiest and most comfortable is the withdrawable system. It is important that such furniture was simple for you in daily analysis.

The usual dimensions are as follows: length up to 200 centimeters, but the width is 80-180 centimeters. Therefore, the ottoman is subdivided into a single (with a width of 80-90 cm), one-and-a-half (with a width of 100-150 cm) and a double (with a width of 160-180 centimeters)

In general, there are the following standard sizes for an ottoman couch with a lifting mechanism: 90x200, 140x200, 120x200 and 160x200, in centimeters and 1200x2000 in millimeters.

Standard sizes for a single ottoman are: 80x190, 90x190, 80x200 and finally 90x200, in centimeters. The advantage of such a model is its various lifting possibilities, both horizontal and vertical. Mostly suitable for children and teenagers.

The characteristic dimensions for the sesquitoe are 140x190, 140x200 and 120x200 cm.

It must be noted that such factors as the durability of the ottoman and, of course, a beautiful appearance depend on the choice of upholstery.It is better to choose a material that is easy to clean and does not attract dust, especially if the color of the furniture is light.

The spring block or foam rubber can serve as a filler. For example, layers of burlap and batting are placed on top of the spring block. On such an ottoman, you can relax as comfortably as possible. But the increasing popularity is gaining artificial filler - foam. For its manufacture are components supplied from Europe.

Currently on the market there are many models of this exquisite type of furniture, because its number of variations is not comparable with any other. Let's try to figure out how to choose the right one.

Firstly, it is necessary to decide for which room in your home an ottoman is required: for a nursery, bedroom or living room. For example, for a small studio apartment, an ottoman would be one of the ideal options. Secondly, you must be aware of the style in which the interior will fit it.Next you need to decide what size you need.

The size of the storage niche will depend on the height of the legs. To maximize this space, the legs should be as low as possible.

When choosing, you should pay attention to such factors as fixing the ottoman at the highest point. If your furniture has this function, it is very convenient to search for or put things in the drawer.

With the direct purchase you need to completely check the furniture for quality and convenience when parsing. Also see the folding mechanism in action. Attention should be paid to the upholstery material. It is better that it is easy to maintain.

It should be noted that the price range of such furniture also depends on the material of manufacture. As such, use natural wood or leather, artificial materials or, for example, chipboard.

Shown here is a corner couch in the interior. Its color is light gray, and the upholstery is made of textiles.In addition to the internal niche for clothes and clothes, there are shelves built into the armrest. Also, pillows are included in the set of ottomans, and in the corner there is a shelf, for example, for watches. In general, everything is beautiful and functional.

Here is a single bed for the bedroom. It is made of dark brown wood. Below there are two drawers for storing any items. In general, the style can be called a classic.

In the next version, everything is done in bright colors. There is a back. The legs are small and chromed.

How to collect a sofa ottoman, see the following video.