In today's world, many people are faced with such a problem as lack of space to store various things. Every second, due to modest living conditions, cannot please himself with a full-fledged sleeping place, huddling on uncomfortable small sofas. However, there is a solution - an ottoman with a lifting mechanism. Furniture manufacturers provide a variety of models with a wide choice of colors. Thanks to this, the ottoman will not only fit into any interior, but will become its main decoration. Its main advantage is compactness, functionality and a comfortable bed, as well as a specially equipped niche under the mattress.
Varieties of ottoman
The ottoman of the classic model does not look too impressive, it is made in a traditional design. As a rule, the headboard is covered with dense fabric or leatherette. The design is located on low legs, the seat is equipped with a mattress, which is completely hidden under the upholstery. Depending on the quality of the ottomanthe mattress can be orthopedic or spring.
Modern models, unlike their predecessors, are more functional and designed primarily to provide maximum comfort while relaxing. The seat of the ottoman has a flat and smooth surface, which allows you to make it ideally comfortable for sleeping. Models equipped with a lifting mechanism under the bed have a special niche that can be used to store things. Its dimensions allow you to accommodate not only bed linen, but also quite voluminous accessories (blankets, pillows). However, when choosing this piece of furniture, you need to pay attention to the height of the legs: the higher they are, the smaller the niche will be. Modern manufacturers of upholstered furniture present models made in a variety of designs, so an ottoman with a lifting mechanism will organically fit into both a classic interior and a newfangled hi-tech.
Features and design of lifting mechanisms
The most common mechanisms are spring and gas shock absorbers. Their difference lies in performance and quality. The ottoman, the lifting mechanism of which consists of a spring structure, is considered not very practical, because it is not able to withstand a lot of weight. But gas prototypes can easily cope with a load of up to 70-80 kg, while this does not affect the ease of operation. Shock absorbers are selected based on the weight of the mattress, after which the maximum possible weight is indicated in the technical specification.
HoweverIn order for the lifting mechanism to function well and last for a long time, it is necessary to pay attention to the quality of the frame and frame of the ottoman. It is very important that high-quality wood is used in their manufacture, the thickness of which is not less than 60 mm. In this case, you do not have to worry that the design will not cope with the intended load.
Otta with lifting mechanism. Dimensions and purpose
As a rule, the standard dimensions of the ottoman: length - 2 m, width can vary from 80 cm to 1.8 m. Depending on these values, they are divided into:
- single - from 80 to 90 cm;
- one and a half - from 1 to 1.5 m;
- double - from 1.6 to 1.8 m.
Before buying, you need to decide for how many people it will be intended. The most convenient option can be considered an ottoman 120x200 with a lifting mechanism. The dimensions of the bed are optimally suited for both one and two people. Also, its width will affect the size of the niche, it will be more spacious. Its external dimensions (130x210x70) are compact and save a lot of space. For such models, the opening mechanism can be of 2 types: vertical and horizontal. As a rule, both options are considered quite convenient and differ only in appearance.
Corner ottoman model
In order to determine the shape and style of the ottoman models, it is necessary to start from the size and layout of the room andher design. If we consider the option of a small area of \u200b\u200bthe room, then an angular ottoman with a lifting mechanism will be the most relevant and organic. Such a solution will help not only save a lot of space, but also completely free up the central part of the room. Unlike the bed, the corner ottoman has a side back that is in direct contact with the wall. It protects the sleeping person from the possible sensation of cold that comes from concrete surfaces, and also protects the wallpaper from damage and dirt. The lifting mechanism in such models is quite simple and easy to use, so the ottoman is very quickly converted from a bed into an original sofa.
Upholstery
The lift-up ottoman is fully upholstered in dense material, so special attention must be paid to its upholstery. There are certain criteria and features that will help you make the right choice.
The main ones:
- Finishing seams should be made as evenly and neatly as possible with the same width and length of stitches, it is also very important that there are no marks from needle punctures on the fabric.
- Check that the upholstery fabric is not prone to fading.
- It is better to give preference to dense material, but if the design requires the use of thin fabric, then you need to trace the strength of its tension.
- The upholstery of an ottoman should be easy to clean from dirt and dust.
- Fabric with a raised pattern is less stretched, itwill contribute to the preservation of the original appearance for a long time.
With the right choice of ottoman, the interior of the living space will be transformed, it will become original and, most importantly, spacious. Its practicality and versatility will contribute to comfortable and most convenient living conditions.
