In modern apartments, sofas have become a great alternative to beds. Such upholstered furniture saves space and looks stylish, besides its functionality is quite wide. In small apartments, saving space is always relevant. Furniture that can serve as a seat during the day and as a sleeper at night is a perfect fit for most living spaces.
The right choice of furniture for sleeping is very important not only in terms of design, but first of all, the filling of the sofa should be ergonomic and provide maximum comfort to the sleeper.
Types of sofas for guests
Furniture manufacturers offer a wide range of sofa models. Depending on the area of \u200b\u200bthe room and its design, buyers select the appropriate option for themselves. Models that fold forward require more space for transformation, these include sofas on mechanisms:
- American cot;
- French cot;
- accordion.
Despite the fact that the furniture, when disassembled for sleep, takes up space in the center of the room, such sofas are usually more compact when folded and very convenient as a guest option. Their main disadvantage is the lack of a large box for things, but an indisputable plus in a small size.
Internal filling of upholstered furniture is responsible for the quality of sleep and the correct position of the body of a sleeping person. For example, after sleeping on the right mattress for a French bed, you can feel completely rested.
Models for daily sleep
Sofas for sleeping are very popular, in which the bed, when unfolded, occupies a small space in the room. Such furniture is usually installed along the walls. The best models for daily sleep are those whose dimensions when folded reach a length of 220 cm and a width of 90 cm. The main ones include:
- eurobook;
- dolphin;
- click-clack;
- book.
Sofas are valued for the simplicity of the transformation mechanism and its reliability. Some models have a large linen box.
Filling sofas
Mattresses for bedroom furniture are made based on the basic rules of ergonomics and rigidity. Depending on the product model, it is possible to install one or another filler.
So there are:
- spring blocks dependent;
- polyurethane foam;
- independent springs in separate cases;
- inflatable;
- water;
- springless mattresses.
Considering guest options for sofas, it is worth noting that mattresses for a French folding bed can be polyurethane foam or products without springs. This feature is associated with the design and transformation mechanism of upholstered furniture models.
Features of sofas on the French folding bed
The main advantage in favor of a sofa with the transformation of a bed forward is its compactness and softness of the seats. These models are often installed in offices or living rooms. Sofas with a similar layout mechanism can be said to be more like large armchairs. The design assumes the presence of large soft pillows on the seat. The back of the product is also usually very soft and comfortable.
In order to unfold the sofa, you should remove the cushions, remove the folded bed from the box and place it on the folded legs. A mattress is attached to the sleeping place, which can be easily removed. Its thickness should not exceed seven centimeters. This design feature forces manufacturers to use high-quality mattresses without springs. The main task of filling is to meet the ergonomic requirements for a sleeping place.
French bed mattresses
Polyurethane foam filling is great for every day sleep. Transformation mechanism for cheaper modelsfolding sofas was called "French".
French folding bed mattresses are used with the following parameters:
- Dimensions should be clearly matched to the area of the bed.
- Recommended product thickness - 5-7 cm.
- The model must have elastic filler.
- It is better to use stretch fabric for lining.
The height of the mattress for the folding sofa "French bed" cannot be too large, as the mechanism involves folding into three parts. Given the peculiarity of the transformation, the mattress folded three times, together with the mechanism, should be placed in the inner box of the furniture.
Custom Mattresses for "French Folding Bed" Sofas
It is worth noting that when buying a new sofa, it comes with a fully ennobled sleeping place. No additional cover purchase required.
Sofa "French folding bed" with an orthopedic mattress also involves filling the latter with foam. The material is very elastic and easily restores its shape when pressed. Latex is often used as a filler.
Mattress sizes to order can be from 70 to 160 cm wide. Product length - from 178 to 190 cm.
Description of fillers
French folding bed with orthopedic mattress filled with 100% latex, provides a comfortable body position on the surface of the product. The composition of the filler is the juice of the Brazilianhevea, which is foamed and manufactured according to production technologies. Hardness level is average or below average.
Filler - natural latex, the manufacturer implies that the composition contains up to 60% impurities. The elasticity of such a product is below average or average. Much less expensive than 100% latex products.
Advanced and wear-resistant PU foam is one of the most rational options for filling a mattress for a French folding bed. Characterized by low cost and average quality. It is worth noting that such content is most in demand, since the mechanism is used only in guest models. One of the newest fillings is viscoelastic memory foam.
When choosing a mattress for a French bed, it is important to know that they never use springs or coconut coir. The reason for this is the fact that these materials cannot be stacked.
