Any person wants to make his apartment, even if it does not stand out with a special abundance of square meters, more cozy, comfortable and functional. There are such premises where an object that is too huge will interfere, and many small ones simply will not allow the person to turn around. An example of such rooms can be a living room, kitchen or hallway. It is in such cases that a sofa for a small room (folding) comes to the rescue.
Types of transformation
Each sofa of a certain type has its own mechanism. Thus, a small classification can be distinguished:
- retractable;
- roll-out;
- unrolling;
- unfolding.
In order to purchase what is really suitable for a particular room, you need to have an accurate idea of \u200b\u200beach of the types.
Pull-out sofa
A small folding sofa without armrests is perfect for rooms that are small in width, but quite tolerable in length. It can be used as a sofa andbed due to the extension of the lower part of the body. Thanks to this, a small seating area turns into a very spacious bed. The average life of such a mechanism is 10 years. Among the shortcomings can be noted that the unfolded fit is too low.
Accordion
"Accordion" - a small folding sofa with a mechanism resembling an accordion. In order to form a sleeping place, you should raise the seat to a characteristic sound (reminiscent of a click) and push it towards you until it stops. There are also companies in this area that offer similar models with automatic folding. This is what allows you to install such a sofa in children's bedrooms - children do not have to master heavy mechanisms themselves, this will avoid injuries.
"Accordion" can also be purchased with a special orthopedic mattress. However, it should be borne in mind that when folded, the sofa has a compact size, but when unfolded, it will require a little more space. Another plus is the boxes for things.
Dolphin
"Dolphin" - a small folding corner sofa with a mechanism, the work of which resembles a dive of the animal of the same name. Excellent due to its shape and small size will fit into the interior of a small kitchen. The main advantage of the design is its compactness. However, you should pay attention to the material from which the frame is made. If it turns out to be of poor quality, then the life of the sofa will not please with its duration.
Eurobook
"Eurobook" - sofasmall folding, which has a fairly simple mechanism of operation. In order to get a bed, you should pull the seat forward and lay the backrest in the resulting place. The downside is the sliding of the legs of the mechanism on the base. And among the pluses, buyers note the following:
- safety and reliability;
- easy to operate;
- the availability of space where you can store things and linen;
- absolutely flat bed surface;
- ease of placement.
Click-clack
A small folding sofa with a click-clack design is suitable for those who have nowhere to store most of their clothes and linen. In order to form a sleeping place, you should press on the upper overturning structural element until it clicks and simply lower it. Thanks to such a simple manipulation, a rather narrow sofa model will turn into a comfortable couch. Such a piece of furniture can be found most often in small apartments, because the mechanism is distinguished by an impressive place for linen and the simple operation of a folding structure. However, there are also disadvantages:
- frequent breakdowns;
- difficulty in operating the sofa itself;
- subsidence of some parts.
American and French cot
A small folding sofa in the form of a folding bed is in great demand, despite the slight complexity of transformation. Both options are a box frame that has a triple addition. In order to formsleeping space, you need to lift the seat towards you, put it in a horizontal position, place it on the stands and then do the same movements with the other part.
Different from American and French folding sofas is what is at the base. We are talking about upholstery material. The first option involves the use of a mattress, and the second - a fabric awning.
Kitchen sofa
Kitchen folding sofas for a small kitchen will be a great solution. The most successful in their implementation is that there is a huge amount of seating for guests and residents.
When choosing a model, you should pay attention not only to the transformation method, but also to how much space is allocated for storing things. You should also specify what material the upholstery is made of. It must withstand sudden changes in temperature, not succumb to pollution and be resistant to fading.
Ideally, when choosing small folding sofas for the kitchen, pay due attention to leatherette options. The product should be laid out in such a way as not to take up much space. After all, we are talking about the kitchen, and here every centimeter is important. When choosing among transporting mechanisms, it is better to give preference to either the “dolphin” or the “eurobook”. The couches also look very impressive in the kitchen.
Choosing a sofa for the kitchen
The result of a properly selected sofa will be its longlifetime. When buying, you should pay attention to some nuances:
- Upholstery. It must be either natural or textile.
- Details and design. All connecting elements must be made of metal, whether rivets or nails.
- Toxicity and durability. In the reference to the sofa, such items should be spelled out, special attention should be paid to them.
- Sizes. The dimensions of the kitchen and the sofa should be proportional.
- Exploitation. An easy-to-use mechanism should be preferred.
- Assembly. The frame should be selected from wood, make sure that the legs are of high quality, and the upper part should have springs or high-quality foam rubber.
- Boxes. They should also be installed - this way you can save extra space by giving up bulky chests of drawers.
Hallway sofa
Perhaps, the hallway also cannot do without a small cozy sofa, especially if it has a folding design. Always a small piece of furniture can be moved, for example, to the living room, if guests have come.
For such a room, it is best to use the couch option. As a rule, they have a back and are closed at the bottom. The mechanism is designed so that small folding sofas (photo below) of this type are laid out to the side.
As a rule, chipboard is the dominant material. The most preferable mechanism will be "eurobook" or "click-clack".
Sofa for children
In order for the child to be completely satisfied with the purchase, you should make a choice depending on his preferences. Models with a roll-out design are perfect, the dimensions of which do not exceed 190100 cm.
Due to the fact that the child's spine is just being formed, preference should be given to orthopedic models that have wooden slats. Completely safe and reliable materials can guarantee long-term operation of interior items.
Sofa in the living room
The sofa in the living room will be a great solution, because you can put not only guests, but also close relatives to sleep on it. The selected model should be aesthetically pleasing to the eye, durable, hygienic and environmentally friendly. Special attention should be paid to the configuration, because a narrow but long folding sofa of the “Eurobook” type is suitable for someone, and a “dolphin” for another. In this situation, the choice can be based on personal preference.
The appearance must fully comply with the style that is already equipped in the living room, otherwise the sofa will become a black sheep.
