Loft style sofas
Loft style implies a minimal use of furniture in your interior. And often it is the sofa that takes on the key role in such an environment. Consider in this article all the features and nuances of the sofa in the loft style.
Style features
One of those is the use in the design of elements from a variety of materials, whether it be metal, glass or leather. Thus, a combination of incompatible materials. And one of the common materials of this style is of course wood.
The key feature of this style is the presence in it of both antique and antique, and modern furniture. And therefore it simultaneously combines bohemian and luxury with minimalism. Loft-style furniture is large in size, which is due, in turn, to the vast spaces of the rooms, the lack of partitions, high ceilings and windows.
However, it should be said that for the most part the loft style will not require you to make significant financial investments if you arrange your dwelling yourself.
Loft can be divided into several subtypes. We list some of them. It is bohemian, industrial, glamorous and Scandinavian. For the glamor style, for example, is characterized by fashionable and luxurious furniture in pastel colors. And for the Scandinavian - ascetic atmosphere in the style of high-tech.
Also, the loft is divided into artificial and natural. For the natural direction of the loft, you will, of course, need an old abandoned storage room or factory. With an artificial view of the loft in this regard it will be easier, since it can be reproduced in any conditions.
There is no shortage of lighting in the loft-style apartment. To use all the space, a second floor is often created with stairs made of wood or metal. Zoning in such an interior is created by means of massive furniture and color solutions.
Characteristic features are incompleteness, diversity, originality of design and, importantly, functionality.High-tech with its futuristic and industrial elements are organically combined in this style.
One of the features of this style is openness, which means unglazed shelving and cupboards without doors. Often in this style create the impression of chaos and things that are randomly collected in one place from somewhere in a landfill. For this style is characterized by the effect of decay and aging.
All of the above need to pay attention, deciding to buy a sofa in the style of "loft" of this furniture, most often, the role of the elements of zoning.
Models
Among the suitable models of sofas are the following: designer sofas, convertible sofa, P or L-shaped sofas, sofa-rook, as well as modular sofas.
Design products are distinguished, first of all, originality and uniqueness.. The color solution ranges from neutral tones to the brightest. It should be said in this case that, for example, a bright red sofa in such an interior will stand out and contrast against the backdrop of the environment.
The advantage of a modular sofa is that it can be assembled into any form convenient for you as a designer.. At the same time, separate parts of such a product themselves carry functionality. The proliferation of such models received relatively recently. Unlike standard models, you can develop a drawing of modular furniture of this type by yourself.
The connection of individual parts in such a sofa is of two types: free and hard. In the first case, you can change the configuration of the sofa as desired. This option is suitable creative nature. In the second, the structure cannot be modified already, although it can be made collapsible.
Transforming sofas can have completely different mechanisms.. Their advantage is that such a sofa is at the same time a sofa for guests and your sleeping place. And among the transformation mechanisms can be identified "tick-tock", "French cot" and many others.
The shape of the sofa model can be any, it depends on whether the sofa is in the living room or kitchen area, but the color scheme depends on the overall design of the room. It is preferable to use cold, solid and dark colors.
Vintage sofa, for example, is well suited for this style.Also you can use wheels as sofa legs, which will give your sofa more mobility.
You can arrange your sofa in the interior either in the center of the room or in the corner, against the wall. Next to it you can lay a carpet of natural materials.
Here is a typical example of a loft style sofa. Elements such as leather straps on the side cushions and wooden wheels are used. A light upholstery bears the effect of antiquity.
Materials
Recommend the use of natural materials for the sofa in the loft style. Wood for this style is better to use poorly processed and aged, with scratches.
Often in the manufacture of sofas in the loft-style use the materials at hand, suitable ordinary working pallets.
As the upholstery material for such a sofa, leather that fits perfectly into any interior of the loft, or fabric - chenille, velor and others, is best suited. For individual elements, such as legs, you can use plastic or metal, as well as chrome plating.
As for the color of the upholstery material, it is desirable that it be monophonic. Motley upholstery for this style will not work, but the original drawing with inscriptions - completely.Faded tones are also used.
Flax or cotton is chosen as the fabric. This is due to the comfort of such fabrics - they are well ventilated.
Leather as upholstery is durable, but has limitations on the number of shades. In addition, it slips, and for sleeping such a sofa would be inconvenient to use. But skin care is very convenient. You can also choose denim or suede.
Tips for choosing
As already mentioned, for such a style as a loft is characterized by large open spaces, which means the sofa will occupy a central and main place and at the same time divide the room into zones. Therefore, here the choice should be approached very carefully.
The sofa in the loft style has a large size and concise design. For the living room fit folding model, and, for example, in the kitchen is better to put the corner. However, the shape of the furniture should be without roundness.
Armrests are made of wood. And it is better to get rid of the extra decorative elements. As for the geometric dimensions, then it is better to abandon the fancy bends and use simple forms in the form of the letter P.
If your existing sofa does not fit into this style, then you can always use covers to change its appearance. The advantage of such products in their mobility.You, if you wish, at least every day you can change the color of the sofa, changing covers.
Often used large folding sofas. Very convenient and modular models that allow you to change your configuration.
If you want a completely individual approach, you can order a sofa in the style of "loft" according to individual drawings, the desired configuration and colors.
Beautiful photos in the interior
This photograph captures the typical living room design in a loft style. The central place in it is occupied by a coffee table with a sofa. The latter has a leather upholstery in dark gray. And his wooden legs cruciform at the same time are a support for the armrests. In general, everything looks harmonious and interesting.
Here we see an angular sofa upholstered in navy blue. It is massive and at the same time divides the space between the living room and the hallway with a staircase.
A very unusual and entertaining interior in the spirit of a creative personality. The sofa looks like the front bumper of a car, and the upholstery is made of black leather. There are chrome parts and decorative elements in the form of tires and metal mesh from the fence.