Sofas in the living room

A modern living room is hard to imagine without such an important detail as a sofa. Similar pieces of furniture are one of the main objects in such rooms. Today, customers are faced with a huge selection of various sofas, which are distinguished not only by the highest quality, but also by a spectacular appearance.

With the help of a properly selected sofa you can set the overall tone of the living room. Without such details, the room will be not only empty, but also low-functional.

Suitable for a living room and an ultra-modern sofa, in which there is a built-in music center or a safe with a combination lock. Such options are not cheap, but with the help of them you can emphasize a stylish interior and make it more high-tech.

One of the most popular and common are sofas with folding mechanisms. When folded, they are compact and mobile. If they expand, then you will see a spacious and comfortable bed, where you can accommodate the lodged guests.

Many people prefer to sleep on the sofas in the living rooms. Particularly often this solution is resorted to by owners of small apartments, in which various items of large-sized furniture simply do not fit.

Modern manufacturers offer the choice of consumers not only ordinary rectangular sofas, but also luxurious models of U-shaped and L-shaped corner structures, sectional. Such specimens are comfortable and spacious.

With the help of the sofa you can zone the space.These receptions are most often addressed by the owners of studios and one-room apartments.

Sofa for the living room can be absolutely anything. Today in the shops you can see a huge range of high-quality beautiful upholstered furniture of different styles.

One of the most sought after are classic straight sofas. These models look great in different interiors. They may have different configurations. The most common standard options with armrests and backrests of medium height.

In the furniture there can be only one armrest. This option will be very useful if you are the owner of high growth. You can put your head on the single side and quietly stretch your legs forward - they will not rest on anything.

Often, such models are placed in children's rooms, as they are safe and do not have sharp corners or hard parts that you can stumble on or hurt.

Luxurious corner models are another popular type of lounge sofa. They are U-shaped or L-shaped. Such upholstered furniture has a stylish modern look. Corner sofas are more spacious and spacious than straight models in the style of a classic.

Corner sofa can be placed in a spacious and small room. The main thing is to choose a model of suitable size. So, for a compact living room you can pick up a neat bright corner that will not take up much space.

Stylish and modern in the living room look radial model. Such models have a rounded shape. Most often they have at least three sections. The most common are quadruple products. Slightly less common three-section options.

If you like custom solutions, then you should take a closer look at unusual double-sided sofas. In such furniture, the seats are located on both sides, and separates them back.

Higher are comfortable options on the legs. These parts are made from a variety of materials, but most often there is furniture with legs made of wood or metal. The second option is painted, unpainted or chrome.

Legs are equipped with lightweight guest sofas. Such models resemble compact benches with armrests, backrest and soft seats. Light options do not fit into all interiors, so they should be chosen very carefully.

For a spacious living room fit large sofas. Common are angular and oval products. Such types of upholstered furniture look solid and attractive.

The length of these options can reach 400 cm, and depth - 200 cm or more.

If the area allows, then in the living room you can put a huge sofa. But do not forget that such upholstered furniture will automatically become the main element and heart of the room, so try to choose the highest quality and beautiful model.

The length of such models often exceeds 450 cm, and the depth - 160-250 cm.

For small-sized living rooms, small models of sofas that do not take up much space and block the aisle are best suited. Compact copies can be placed along the wall or in the center of the living room.

Consider in detail several attractive varieties of upholstered furniture, which are in demand recently.

• Hardly ever go out of fashion classic brown or chocolate sofa. This piece of furniture fits perfectly into many styles and interiors, which is why it can be called universal.

• Effectively and attractively look sofas with blue upholstery. Such models are combined with many shades. It can be both contrasting and neutral tones of furniture or wall, floor and ceiling decoration.

• Purple and lilac sofas will not be ignored in the interior. They can be beaten with green or golden pillows, as well as the decoration of the living room in pastel and soothing colors.

• Green has a calming effect. Furniture in this design will not only please the eye, but also have friendly communication and balance emotional state.

• Turquoise sofas can boast a beautiful appearance, but such models are recommended to be installed in rooms decorated in bright colors. Dense turquoise hue in a dark environment will "push" on the eyes.

• Sensual natures will love the red sofa. As a rule, these types of upholstered furniture are placed in living rooms with contrasting trim (white, beige, black), since the shades of red look more harmonious in such conditions.

• Classic colors are white and beige. People often do not dare to buy furniture in this design, fearing that it will easily get dirty and quickly lose its original appearance. The sofa with leather upholstery does not know such problems, as any stains can be easily removed from its surface.

• Aristocratic look maroon sofas. Such models look great in both modern and classic styles.

• Gentle and cozy living room will, if it complements the light blue sofa. Charming celestial shades look best on a white background.

• Not for all living rooms fit a black sofa. Spacious furniture in this design is not recommended to be installed in small rooms with poor lighting, otherwise you risk creating a more gloomy interior.

• Lovers of bright and rich colors should look at orange and yellow sofas. Such pieces of furniture can revive the living room and decorate it with subtle notes of positive.

• A special charm boasts a pink sofa. Such furniture does not fit dark and gloomy rooms. For a charming pink sofa, a well-lit living room in neutral or snow-white tones is ideal.

• Olive, pistachio and mustard color has a special charm. Upholstered furniture of this color looks cozy. It can be put in the living room, decorated in yellow, gray, green, caramel, beige and white.

• Not all living rooms will fit a terracotta sofa. This piece of furniture looks good in an ensemble with walls that have a light and subdued finish. In bright and saturated ensembles, this color will look inharmonious.

• The hit of recent years is a mint sofa. Furniture in this color scheme looks fresh and original, but is a brand, like white models.

• Red sofa will look great even if the living room decoration is contrast. For example, a leather triple instance on metal legs can be placed near the rich blue wall.

Genuine leather, leatherette or fabric is used for sofa trim.

Natural material is durable and wear resistant. But real leather sofas are expensive. Furniture that is upholstered in leather or leather is less expensive. Outwardly, such materials are in many ways similar to natural ones, but are less durable. They do not like temperature drops and damage remains easily on their surface.

Ecoskin softer and smoother than leatherette. Today, such raw materials are widely used in furniture production, as they are inexpensive and look attractive.

Popular today and fabric sofas.For furniture upholstery, durable fabrics such as flock, plush, velor and matting are most often used.

Consider a few harmonious combinations of sofas in the interior of the living room.

• A large U-shaped sofa in dark gray or black can be put in a spacious room, opposite the windows. Such upholstered furniture will look harmoniously against a background of white walls and a beige floor, complemented by a fleecy carpet of creme brulee. It is worth making an interior decor in orange tones (vases, paintings, etc.).

• A white L-shaped sofa with cushions of red and purple will find its place in the living room with white or cream walls, a floor decorated with a light beige laminate and a snow-white stretch ceiling. The interior should be finished with a beautiful red chandelier, a mirrored wardrobe, wooden bookshelves and large wall paintings above the sofa.

• Cream leather sofa will look spectacular against the dark walls and gray floor, lined with matte tiles. Opposite the furniture, you can put a coffee black and brown table and lay a beige carpet with a high pile under it. Dilute the gloomy situation should design one of the walls with white color and decorative monochrome picture.

• A purple-cream straight sofa can be put in a small living room with cream walls and a brown laminate floor. Light furniture for books should be hung above the furniture, and an unusual white table should be placed opposite it.

• Turquoise sofa will look spectacular against the background of windows with cream curtains, white walls and a dim brown floor. Opposite him should put a glass table with black legs, and on the sides - glass tables under the round purple lamps.

A laconic and discreet sofa with regular and angular shapes is suitable for a living room in modern style. Most often it is a model of white, gray, black and beige.

The English style is characterized by the presence of wooden parts with decorative carvings in the furniture. For living rooms in this vein, it is better to choose a massive sofa with wide armrests and furniture studs.

In the living room in the neoclassical style will look harmoniously elegant sofa of small size or couch with an intricate ornament. Upholstered furniture in such interiors are most often placed in the center of the room. Ideal for interesting models made in the style of Louis XVI.

For a loft-style room, a massive sofa with leather upholstery is ideal. It is not recommended to choose elegant models with wavy lines. In such a living room, coarse models of neutral or classic colors will look better.

Hi-tech style is similar to minimalism. Upholstered furniture for the premises in such a way is to choose in strict design with the presence of clear geometric shapes. It is recommended to buy sofas in which there are chrome parts.

Select the perfect upholstered furniture is necessary, based on the basic style of the living room. If this room in your home is spacious, then the best option would be a beautiful and comfortable corner sofa.

Models with bar counters, shelves and other additions will look gorgeous. Such products are ideal solutions for leisure and meeting guests.

For a small living room, a popular sofa without armrests or a standard model of a small size will suit. Be careful with dark tones.

Today the original super-sofas are semi-circular or oval in shape. These specimens look great in the living room area of ​​a large area.Between them, you can put the ottoman in color or a round glass table.

If you want to buy an unusual designer model, it is better to contact the manufacturers from Italy. Such companies as IB Gallery, Grand Manor or Natuzzi produce the best and most fashionable pieces that can transform any living room.

Before you buy a sofa, you need to decide where you are going to place it. Most often upholstered furniture set:

• in the middle of Hall;
• in the bay window by the window;
• along one of the walls;
• under the stairs (if there is one in the house or apartment).

Many people ask: how to arrange two or three sofas in the living room?

The most frequent is the angular location of two sofas: one is placed along the wall, and the second is opposite to it in the lateral position.

Slightly less upholstered furniture put back to back. So, you can unobtrusively divide the two zones in the living room. For example, in front of one sofa to put a chess table, and opposite the second - a TV.

If the area allows, you can arrange the furniture opposite each other.An ottoman, table or square / rectangular rug will find its place between the sofas.

Three sofas are most often arranged with the letter P. With the help of this technique, you can expensively and beautifully decorate a spacious living room.

To decorate the wall behind the sofa, you can choose a suitable plaster, as well as regular or photo wallpaper. Often behind soft furniture have shelves for books, cabinets, high racks and bookcases. The latter can be arranged around the furniture.

The bar counter looks spectacular behind the sofa. As a rule, the owners of apartment-studios resort to this arrangement. In such dwellings, an elegant zoning of an arch under a sofa is often found.