Corner sofas

When arranging an apartment or house, one cannot do without comfortable upholstered furniture. Thinking about buying products for rest, first of all, pay attention to the sofa, because it not only creates a general view of the room, but is also a gathering place for all households. Recently, angular folding sofas have become very popular.

The corner version of the sofa has a number of features and advantages in comparison with the usual model:

• The first difference is the design of the product itself, characterized by the presence of a corner element. It can be straight and join the main structure at an angle of 90 degrees, and it can be smoothly rounded.

The presence of such a design allows it to be placed in the so-called blind zone, in the corner.The direct option to install in such a place will not work because there is no corner element.

In a small living room, this option requires almost no additional furniture.

• Corner sofa with folding mechanism looks great in the apartments studios. In addition to its direct functions, it allows you to zone the space.

• Do not forget about another feature of the corner sofa. It can be installed not only in the corner, but also in the middle of the room. The direct option to install, thus, will not work - it simply will not look as harmonious as an angular sofa.

• The presence of a transformation mechanism makes this sofa suitable for use as a comfortable bed. The presence of the transformation mechanism in the corner sofas allows their owners not to spend money on the purchase of a bed, and to save the saved money for other needs.

• Corner sofa, compared with the direct option, due to its design has a large capacity. And the location of the interlocutors has a more friendly communication.

There is a huge variety of models of corner sofas. They all differ in size, shape, the presence or absence of armrests, the type of built-in transformation mechanism, the presence or absence of various additional elements.

If we take into account the size of the product, then conventionally angular sofas can be divided into large and small:

• Large corner option Great for installation in large rooms. HFor example in a studio apartment. With it you can not only successfully zone the space, but also accommodate a large number of people.

• For a living room with modest parameters, a small corner sofa is suitable. Even such compact dimensions of the sofa will make the room much more comfortable, and the design of the room is original and expensive.

Corner sofas differ not only in size, but also in form:

• Recently, besides the usual L-shaped shapes, semicircular variants have appeared. The smoothness of the corners removes the problem of accidental bruises and injuries. Products of this form can be installed in the premises of non-standard form.

• More familiar sofas with the placement of a corner element on the right or left side can be installed in all rooms. In addition, this form provides for the use of the sofa not only for gatherings, but also for sleep.

According to the method of forming a bed, corner sofas are divided into roll-out, sliding and folding forward:

• Roll-out sofa significantly saves the space of the room in which it is located. With a fixed backrest, the future sleeping place is formed after stretching the seating position.

• In sliding sofas, a sleeping place is formed by unfolding. As a rule, all parts of the sofa are involved in the formation of the sleeping surface. The wheels of the component parts are missing, unfolding takes place thanks to the built-in transformation mechanism.

In addition to the main varieties, there are corner sofas with various additional elements:

• Boxes for linen. They are present in almost all models and are located in the corner module, where an additional sleeping surface is hidden.

• In addition to the box for bedding, there are other additions such as: movable armrests and headrests, built-in shelves in the sides and corner elements, adjustable backrests and many other additional features.

There are modular corner sofas that differ from other models in their unusual design. Modular systems installed mainly in living rooms consist of separately standing sections, thanks to which you can create any composition and with any angle arrangement.

In the corner sofas, which are used not only for sitting and gathering guests, but also for night rest, there are various transformation mechanisms.

Modern trendy corner sofas are equipped with a French folding bed, which is located assembled under the seat. The mechanism, the base of which consists of a metal frame, is either equipped with a springy mesh of metal, or attached with armor, coupled with a strong awning.

The frame itself is made of durable metal pipes with a special coating. For rigidity and shape preservation, the base of the French folding bed is reinforced with two transverse elements. The model with a grid is available in various cell sizes.

The mattress which is a part of the French folding bed is made of polyurethane foam from 6 to 10 cm high. For models, where the base is a spring mesh, make more dense mattresses, compared with models with the base of the lat.

The design has three additions. The head part rests on a special mounting corner, the middle and the foot are mounted on metal U-shaped legs. In order to expand it, you need to remove the cushions and other additional elements from the seat, gently pulling the mechanism upwards and toward you, unfold all parts of the frame, setting the design on the legs.

This transformation mechanism has some advantages:

• Its layout does not take up much space and does not spoil the flooring.
• The design itself is hidden in the depths of the model, it does not require much effort for layout.

A more detailed procedure for using this mechanism can be viewed in the following video.

Angular options with vykatny mechanism no less popular. There are various options for withdrawable mechanism. The berth rolls forward along with the filler, or the cart sleeper rolls out onto which the mattress is placed on top.

In order to expand the sofa, you just need to pull the front part over itself by the attached loop and the front half, fastened with the other two, will roll forward, forming a flat surface, used later for sleep.

When buying a folding corner sofa, you need to pay attention to the frame and upholstery fabric:

1. The framework is made from a tree, metal and a chipboard. They all vary in price, strength and durability.
2. The cost of a wooden frame depends on the type of wood used for manufacturing. Frames made of beech, oak and ash are of particular strength. However, products from these breeds are distinguished by high prices. Lower cost frames are made from conifers. In addition to them, birch is used in production, which is distinguished by durability and low price.
3. An alternative to a wooden frame is a metal construction. The metal frame can withstand heavy loads and is not deformed for a long time.
4. The frame of chipboard is unstable and short-lived. The only advantage of this design - cheap. Therefore, when buying a corner sofa, you should prefer a model that has a frame either of wood or of metal.

Polyurethane foam, latex or spring block can be used as a filler:

• If you prefer PPUthen you need to pay attention to the thickness of this material and density. The higher the performance, the longer the sofa will last, without losing its functionality.
• If your choice fell on a model with a spring block, the best option would be a sofa with an independent spring unit.The springs in such a block are compressed independently of each other, due to which the deformations are less susceptible and the contours of the body follow better.

When choosing upholstery, you need to consider where the sofa will stand, and in what capacity it will be used more often:

• If installation is planned in a studio apartmentwhere the kitchen is not separated from the rest of the space by a door, then the fabric needs to be chosen that does not absorb odors.

• If the corner sofa is supposed to be used as a permanent bedthen the fabric should be soft, but at the same time resistant to abrasion.

The type of transformation mechanism is also important when buying a corner sofa:

• If the product is not planned to be laid out every day, then an option with a French folding bed will do.
• For everyday use suitable vykatny mechanism. It is durable, durable, and the surface formed during unfolding is flat.

You can choose the best option for an angular folding sofa, if you set all the priorities correctly and take into account all the details.