Roll-out sofas
It is difficult to imagine a comfortable and cozy home without a soft sofa, where you can gather your whole family. Today, the range of upholstered bedroom furniture from manufacturers is unusually wide and diverse. You can choose from any of your own preferences, financial capabilities and dimensions of the room in which the furniture will be located.
The leading position is taken by the foldable model of the sofa due to a number of characteristics that make it a truly necessary acquisition. Roll-out folding mechanism is still considered the most reliable and convenient method of transforming a sofa.
Features and benefits
The peculiarity of this bed is the original roller construction, consisting of three parts. When the product is folded, one part is placed in the back of the sofa, the other two form directly the seat itself. To turn it into a full bed, you just need to pull the special secret strap attached to the front of the bed.
Each retractable part is located slightly lower than the previous one, but this difference is compensated by a different thickness of the pillow filler, therefore the total height of the entire surface of the bed is the same.
The roll-out mechanism itself is a simple roller construction. On the inner sides of the seat there are wheels that, when unfolding a berth, move along special guides fixed on the frame of the structure. The movement of parts occurs without the application of large physical force, therefore often such furniture is installed in children's rooms - even a child can spread the bed.
This type of sofa has several important advantages that make it so popular with consumers. The main advantages of this model:
- Significant savings in space in the room. Due to its folding design, the sofa takes places in two, and sometimes three times less than a traditional sleeper. In addition, in some instances there are built-in storage boxes, which adds new functions to the bed - it also becomes a dresser.
- Installation density to the wall. Roll-out sofa can be installed close to the wall, because the transformation mechanism unfolds exclusively forward.
- Relevance in any room, versatility. It is not always convenient to invite guests to a room in which there is a double bed, after all a bedroom - the personal space of the owners of the house. However, a folding sofa can be placed in any room, even in the kitchen, if space allows.
- The mechanism of such furniture is very simple and reliable, suitable for reusable and everyday use. Laying out a bed does not require the application of considerable physical force, it is only necessary to pull the end of one section - and it will pull others along.
Thus, the unfolding algorithm resembles an accordion.
- Structural strength and durability. For the manufacture of such models are used environmentally friendly raw materials.
- A variety of models. For example, there are options without armrests, designed specifically for growing children and adolescents.
- Orthopedic component. Thanks to the built-in original design consisting of modular spring parts or a springless liner (most often polyurethane foam - synthetic latex), a deep, full sleep and the preservation of healthy back are ensured.
- A variety of designs and color palette. Thanks to this, you can choose the perfect sofa for any interior.
There are no things possessing only virtues, and a folding sofa has its drawbacks. These include a relatively small height of the bed - it is often located only twenty to thirty centimeters from the floor, which at first may be an inconvenience.
Proper care of such an interior item is also of great importance, since it is important to regularly check the integrity of the roller mechanisms.
The disadvantages include the possible complexity of bringing furniture into the apartment,as often these sofas are non-collapsible designs. However, professional movers will easily solve this problem.
Models
Manufacturers are constantly trying to complement the existing product line with new models, so that everyone can easily choose a product to any room and for any style of interior.
In addition to personal preferences, medical indications are of great importance. For example, doctors recommend many people to buy upholstered furniture with an orthopedic mattress, which will preserve the health of the spine. Older people will also enjoy instances with a retractable head restraint or with a foot rest, allowing you to relax after a hard day and restore and normalize blood pressure in the vessels.
By design sofas are:
- modular - the composition of the bed is assembled from several modules
- corner, consisting of the main and corner parts
- straight.
Also, sofas can be classified by the number of seats:
- double rooms
- triple
- four-seater
- five-seaters and more
However, this classification is not very accurate, because each manufacturer can slightly change the parameters of furniture and, depending on this, indicate the number of seats.For small rooms in which, however, occasionally you have to leave friends or relatives for the night, it is recommended to install models with an extra bed.
It can be deployed if necessary, and in the usual time - hidden under the main one.
In the corner sofas, usually located in living rooms or in kitchens, often used system "dolphin" (the main part is folded and is under the seat).
In compact models with a sleeper type "Eurobook" the seat extends, and its place is taken by the back, thus forming a straight surface.
The view of the roll-out sofa is also interesting. "accordion"when the bed is assembled and disassembled according to the principle of an accordion, until the back is horizontal.
Models with a big berth are very attractive and convenient, but they will be pertinent only in spacious rooms. Modern furniture designers come up with very functional items, for example, beds with a sliding table, which is really convenient.
Another interesting option - vykatno-cap (sofa). In this case, the box is put forward (in which bed linen is usually stored), and the base with the filler is placed on it.
Models with an orthopedic mattress are very popular. People sleeping on such a product harmonize sleep, improve overall health, blood circulation. Such a mattress consists of double springs, hidden in separate cells. Due to the correct distribution of the load, even with uneven pressure, no deformation of the product occurs, therefore, sofas with such a filler are recommended for people with extra pounds and for couples with significantly different weights.
Some models are equipped with a backrest adjustment function. So, by adjusting the angle of inclination, you can take a half-sitting position.
There are types of sofas and internal filling, bThere are options:
- with spring block;
- synthetic filler;
- on metal frame;
- on a wooden base.
And, of course, an important nuance when choosing a model will be its design. So, in classic interiors, strict furniture with wooden armrests looks advantageous, while high-tech style fans will appreciate the bright options with metal details.
By functionality
To enhance the functionality, various mechanisms for the transformation of a berth have been invented, making it possible to completely change its configuration.Roll-out forward and sliding mechanisms are in the greatest demand, as they allow you to lay out furniture quite often.
These mechanisms are durable and reliable.
There are high yielding models that allow you to have a bed at a sufficient height from the floor, which is convenient for older people. Such transforming beds are comfortable even if a child grows in the house.
Copies with retractable armrests and ottoman are recommended for small premises, as they allow to save space by combining several functions.
For untypical narrow spaces, a real rollout will be a real rescue. Before such a bed does not need to provide a large area of free space.
To destination
Any furniture is chosen for a specific room for which it is best suited. So the sofas, despite the fact that this is a fairly versatile piece of furniture, can be used:
- To the office. The best fit furniture in a simple style.
- In the kitchen. Differ in resistant upholstery.
- In the children's room. Characterized by a bright design and environmentally friendly materials, there are models for two or three children at once.
- In the living room. Most often for the living room choose corner sofas.
- To give. Furniture in Provence style harmoniously looks, besides this is an extra bed for guests who suddenly appear suddenly.
Materials
Upholstery
The largest variety of materials is offered for choosing the upholstery of the sofa. Often, the manufacturer provides an opportunity for the buyer to choose any design from the corporate catalog for the bed model they like.
Textile
The most common is textiles. The most budget option, but with a very short life.
After about five to six years, such a fabric upholstery will have to be changed. An alternative option may be replaceable covers that can be washed or dry-cleaned, or replaced by others.
Thus, the furniture will look new without investing large amounts of money.
Jacquard
Durable material with a decent life. It is important to remember that wet cleaning is unacceptable for him.
Velours
Pleasant to the touch, soft coating. The advantages include ease of cleaning, a disadvantage - quick wear.
Cotton
Differs in rather short term of operation, but it is eco-friendly.
Flock
Spectacular, but not durable material. Short service life. Abundantly attracts dust and dirt, it is not recommended to clean it with the use of chemicals.
Gunny
Upholstery type that is actively gaining popularity. Differs in original double or triple weave of threads. Attractive appearance in combination with high strength allows the products from the matting to look harmoniously in any interior.
Leather
Genuine leather is also popular. The most expensive option, but also the most durable. Such leather sofas can maintain their original appearance for decades. Look great in classic interiors of libraries, classrooms or living rooms.
Modern manufacturers also offer specimens upholstered in eco-leather - externally, the material looks just like the original, but it costs much more democratic.
Frame
In addition, it is very important to pay attention to the material of the sofa frame. Most often they are wooden, metal or made from wood-shaving raw materials:
- The frame of wood is durable, but has a high cost. The price varies depending on which tree was used. Usually it is beech, oak, walnut or ash. The most reasonable cost are birch stems. The disadvantage of the wooden frame, in addition to the high cost, is its rather large weight - it can provoke leaving traces of operation on the floor if the castors are not covered with a special coating.
- The most modern design has a metal frame, which, moreover, is very durable. It is important that all joints be welded with high quality and the structure is treated with a corrosion-resistant coating.
- The cheapest and short-lived version of the frame base is made of chipboard. After a few years of use, such a sofa will most likely have to be thrown out.
Filler
Equally important is the correct choice of filler. To ensure a comfortable stay on the couch, it should be both soft and elastic. The greatest demand for these types of filler:
- Holofiber Modern hollow fiber twisted into springs. The advantages are resistance to deformation and ease of cleaning.
- Foam rubber. The cheapest option.The service life is on average no more than three years; by this time, it finally loses its shape and becomes unusable.
- PPU (polyurethane foam). The most common filler. Synthetic analogue of latex, a remarkable feature of which is its hypoallergenic. It has a slightly longer service life compared to foam.
- Spring block. It acts as a filler, mainly in orthopedic mattresses.
- Multilayer filler. It is a combination of several different layers - the upper layers are made softer, the lower ones are denser.
Obviously, choosing a sofa, it is extremely important to carefully select the materials of all components to make the process of using the product as pleasant, safe and long as possible.
Dimensions
It is necessary to select furniture, taking into account the dimensions of the room. However, the variety of sizes in furniture lines greatly simplifies this process. It is only necessary to carefully look at the designations of dimensions - so, some manufacturers indicate dimensions in centimeters, and others - in millimeters.
Thus, the same sofa can be described by the numbers 2000x2000 (millimeters) and 200x200 (centimeters).
For young children, mini sofas 150 cm or 130 cm long and 80 depth are well suited.Teenage models usually do 120 cm wide or 100, the length is recommended to choose with regard to the rapid growth of a young man. In small rooms, it would be appropriate to look narrow sofa bed, which does not take up much space, but it may cease to a full one-and-a-half bed.
Especially for large families, double and triple models have been developed, they are laid out in tiers, and do not take up much space when folded. So, a sofa with a triple tier of beds will allow to put three children to sleep at the same time.
Single beds are usually called beds up to 120 centimeters wide, while a width of more than 140 cm suggests a double bed. The length of beds for adults is usually from one hundred ninety centimeters (1400x1900 millimeters, 150x200 centimeters). If the dimensions of the room allow, you can choose a model and a more impressive size (from 160 cm or 180 cm).
Such furniture in the unfolded form will occupy an area of 160x200 or 180x200 centimeters.
In addition, modern manufacturers often offer customers the opportunity to order their favorite version of the sofa for specific, necessary to him, sizes. Thus, it is not difficult to choose furniture even for the most non-standard premises.
Tips for choosing
Choosing a good sofa should be understood in which room and for what purposes it is purchased:
- For small apartment it is better to choose a compact sofa bed with a built-in drawer for storing clothes.
- In the living room The corner sofa with a sliding table will fit perfectly. During the day it can accommodate guests, and at night it will turn into an extra bed.
- For a child's room it is better to choose a model of bright colors with a spring block in the mattress. It will ensure the correct position of the back of a growing organism and preserve its health.
For additional economy of space, and also taking into account fast growth of the child, models without armrests are made.
It is important to remember that in order to fully utilize the vykatnogo sofa it is necessary to provide free space in front of him. Liked furniture should not block the passage to the balcony or another room. In addition to taking into account your own preferences, it is important to consider how the new item will fit into an existing interior.
A high-tech bed is hardly appropriate to look in the setting of a classic cabinet.
Modern manufacturers have in their assortment both good models of economy class and expensive elite lines. In addition, experts recommend paying attention to the original copies. combining several functions:
- in armrests the small library can settle down;
- one of the modules of the sofa can turn into a small table;
- or the sliding table can be built into the bed.
It is important to be aware of how often the bed will be laid out. If daily use is intended, it is better to choose models with rubberized wheels to protect the floor surface. Pillow fillers and furniture bases should not cause allergic reactions and should be completely safe for health.
The correct model of the sofa will serve for many years, being at that a gathering place for the whole family and guests during the day and a comfortable bed - at night.
How to collect?
Most often, the design of the sofa allows you to assemble and disassemble it yourself., it does not require any special skills. In addition, there are always printed recommendations with a detailed explanation of the algorithm of actions.
The set of such furniture usually includes a roller mechanism, a seat, soft parts, parts for a drawer-base and fixing accessories. There are several main points of the process of assembling a sofa that will fit any model:
- First you need to check whether all the necessary parts are included. Then the components need to be expanded to facilitate the assembly process.
- It is advisable to put all the elements as they will stand in the assembled product - back against the wall, the sides on the sides, the seat can be lowered to the floor.
- The first step is to fasten the legs or lower parts. Turning the finished product for their installation will be problematic. If the model has a storage box, it is also assembled first and attached to the withdrawable mechanism.
- The mounts are then fixed to the base. sofa bolts as indicated in the assembly instructions.
- After fixing mounts the back is attached to the base.
- Last step - joining sidewalls to the main structure.
Many models have a special case that is mounted on the back after installation and prevents wiping the back of the bed due to friction against the wall.
For those who are not sure that they will be able to assemble such a mechanism on their own, manufacturers or sellers often offer the services of professional furniture assemblers who will do it quickly and efficiently.
One of the examples of assembling a roll-out sofa can be viewed in the next video.
Reviews
Most reviews on roll-out couches are positive:
- Harmonious combination of functionality and compactness happy to note almost all users.
- Many responses focus on the convenience of models with in-built drawers.saving space for storing bed linen. In addition, people recommend choosing upholstery that can be easily cleaned, as this is a very important point in the process of operation.
Users advise caution in choosing book-type sofas, as they most often begin to creak in any movement. Many people pay attention to the fact that the wheels should preferably be rubber to protect the floor and prevent scratches on it.
One of the most important nuances, which is noted in most reviews, is a competent choice of a furniture manufacturer.According to users, a reliable frame, high-quality roller system and durable upholstery ensure a long service life of the product.