How to choose a large sofa for the living room?

A sofa is one of the main pieces of furniture in any living room. Therefore, it is very important when choosing it to take into account a lot of different criteria and nuances in order to choose the most optimal model that is ideal for each specific variant of the interior.

Large sofas are usually purchased for a large living room area. Such furniture is very roomy, comfortable and comfortable. Large sofas are made from different materials, may have a different shape, design and appearance.

Choosing a sofa for a spacious living room is not as complicated as it is for a small one. Huge sofas in the living room are indispensable in cases where you have a very large family or large companies often gather at home.

There are many different models of large sofas.

When choosing them, you should pay attention to the following criteria:

• upholstered furniture should have a coating, care for which will be quite simple;
• convenience is one of the most important criteria;

• functionality - it is good if in the chosen model of the sofa there will be a place to store bed linen or other personal belongings;
• the number of seats and the size of the bed;
• the shape of the sofa - on sale you can find straight and angular models, oval and U-shaped, as well as modular products;
• types and materials for the manufacture of upholstery, frame and springs - the quality of these elements will directly affect the life of the furniture.

When choosing a specific model of upholstered furniture, it is necessary to take into account how many seats it is designed for. Think about how many households and guests you would like to place on the sofa in the living room, this is exactly what you need to make a start from.

Straight sofas with a length of 3 meters provide for five or six seats.

If you need a sofa with more capacity, pay attention to the corner models, as well as the ottoman sofas, as they provide an additional two seats.With this model of upholstered furniture, you will not need to install chairs or chairs.

Another modern version of upholstered furniture is a modular sofa. Today it is also very popular. Its convenience lies in the fact that the individual modules of the product can be interchanged in places and arranged as it is convenient at the moment. Modular sofas can include items such as ottomans, chairs, couches, and even lounge chairs.

The advantages of modular models include:

• the ability to divide the room into separate zones;
• the ability to periodically change the appearance of the interior due to the rearrangement of individual modules of the sofa;
• convenience and comfort of rest.

The sofa in the living room can perform both the function of seats in the recreation area, and the function of a full-fledged berth.

Folding sofas with a berth can have various transformation mechanisms:

• Sofa book - unfolds by raising the horizontal part, which then after clicking should be lowered. The advantages of this mechanism include ease of decomposition.However, this sofa can not be installed close to the wall;
• Eurobook - to get a bed, the seat must be raised and the backrest put in its place. Such models are very reliable, easy to fold out, have a flat surface and are very comfortable for sleeping;

• Angular model "dolphin" - the second part of the bed must be pulled out for a special loop. To lay out such a sofa is easy and convenient, but it does not provide a place for storing bed linen;
• "Accordion" - to decompose the furniture, the seat needs to be raised and the berth is rolled forward. The advantage of this sofa bed is a spacious berth, but folding this design is a little more complicated than other models;

• Clamshell model - has a roll-out design on wheels, for the decomposition of which the lower part must be pulled forward. The bed is also quite spacious and very comfortable, the withdrawable mechanism is reliable and will serve you for many years. But note that the wheels can leave marks on the floor.

Another important parameter to consider when choosing upholstered furniture is the depth of the seat. The optimal range is from 55 to 90 centimeters.Keep in mind that for each person a different depth of the seat will be comfortable, so buying a sofa with cushions that fit under your back and allow you to adjust this parameter is a very good decision.

When choosing the look of the sofa, you must bear in mind that the product must fit into the overall style of the living room interior.

On sale you can find sofas, made in the following styles:

• Classic - products are distinguished by their smooth forms and the presence of a variety of draperies;
• modern - upholstered furniture in modern style is very comfortable and functional, it does not contain catchy elements, it has a completely neutral design that will harmoniously fit into each interior;

• minimalistic - the products are made in strict rectangular shapes, the design is very laconic, often the models are not equipped with armrests;
• Baroque - the furniture is decorated with many patterns, has carved legs and armrests. The height of the legs is about thirty centimeters.

If you like original and unusual furniture, you can opt for a semicircular sofa.Such product design will not go unnoticed, it will look very stylish and modern.

Folding models of upholstered furniture for sleeping should certainly be reliable, comfortable and convenient. Therefore, if you plan to sleep on the purchased sofa on a regular basis, do not hesitate to lie down before buying it to make sure that the product is comfortable.

Deciding on the color of upholstered furniture, you should initially decide whether it will have a bright accent in the living room or whether it should blend into the overall interior. Depending on this and should choose the color of the product.

Also, when choosing a sofa design, you can follow the following design rules:

• the shade of the sofa should be at least a couple of shades lighter than the walls;
• upholstered furniture can be in bright colors that should be clearly different from the rest of the interior;
• You should not use at the same time in the interior a lot of rich elements - a bright decoration of the walls in combination with a bright sofa will not look too good, the emphasis is better to do on one thing.

The upholstery of the sofa should be of high quality, with neat and even seams. Upholstery fabric can be very different, as long as it is practical, easy to maintain and durable.

Leather is considered one of the most durable materials for upholstery. Leather products, made in dark colors, look stylish and elegant, they will serve you for many years and at the same time do not change their appearance. However, not all people are comfortable sitting on leather sofas. The disadvantage of this material is the fact that any scratches on it will be very noticeable, and it will be impossible to eliminate them. The disadvantages include the high cost of leather furniture.

Other good materials for upholstering sofas are velor, tapestry, chenille, jacquard, as well as artificial leather and suede fabrics. The most popular are chenille and jacquard, since the care for them is as simple and convenient as possible, these materials are very durable, and they are also resistant to fading.

From the filler of the sofa depends on the elasticity of the seat. If the seat is too soft, after a while it can gradually be pressed through, and the product will lose its attractive appearance.With a soft seat is also not too comfortable to get up, especially for people in age. For these reasons, it is better to choose a sofa model with a rather elastic seat.

Based on this, you should not buy upholstered furniture with cheap polyurethane foam fillers, which will quickly begin to be pressed through. The best solution would be sofas with spring blocks, with a thermal layer or coconut fiber. Such a model of a sofa will be equivalent to an orthopedic mattress in terms of comfort and convenience not only of rest, but also of sleep.

Buying a large sofa in the living room requires a thorough approach. However, if you think through everything and correctly choose the shape, size, design, materials and appearance of the product - the acquired furniture will delight you and your whole family for many years.

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