Straight sofas

The sofa is an important detail that sets the tone of the room. Today, the market of upholstered furniture has a huge variety of beautiful and functional options for every taste and wallet. One of the most common and popular are straight models of sofas.

Special features

Most often, straight sofas have compact dimensions, so they can be placed not only in spacious rooms, but also in rooms with a very modest area. The depth of the seats in such products directly depends on the transformation mechanism (if any). As a rule, this figure is 70-120 cm.

It should be noted that these types of upholstered furniture look great not only at home, but also in offices, cafes or entertainment venues. The most successful options for such conditions are straight sofas upholstered in beautiful leather of different colors. It can be both natural and artificial.

One of the most popular are straight sofas with a transformation function. Such instances are complemented by various mechanisms by which simple furniture for the living room is transformed into a full-fledged sleeping place.

There are many types of folding and sliding mechanisms. Such systems differ from each other in performance and service life. For example, if you need a straight sofa to accommodate guests who stayed overnight, you can buy a cheaper option with not the strongest structures. If you are going to use the extra bed regularly, it is better to buy a more expensive product with reliable and durable mechanisms.

Modern manufacturers provide a choice of buyers a variety of models of upholstered furniture. You can choose the appropriate option for any style and interior.

Models

In the furniture stores now you can find a lot of different sofas with a straight design.

  • Soft and cozy design boasts charming sofas without armrests. As a rule, such models have compact dimensions,therefore, they are often placed in hallways or small children's rooms. The main advantage of such models is their absolute safety. You do not hit and do not stumble on such furniture. Very often, these types of sofas are addressed to families with small children.
  • Solid and expensive in the interior look soft sofas with wooden armrests. They can be put not only in the living room, but also in the office. The armrests can be completely made of wood or have a wooden top. Such parts are stronger and more durable. If the sides of the sofa are made of natural wood, then from time to time they are recommended to be treated with special protective agents that give the material additional durability. Without proper care, such armrests can lose their original appearance.
  • Many consumers today prefer fashionable straight sofas with one armrest. They have an interesting appearance that looks great in modern interior styles. Most often, owners of tall are turning to such furniture.On such an unusual sofa, you can get after a hard day's work. To support the neck and head fit one armrest, nothing can easily hurt to stretch your legs and relax.
  • Truly royal performance boast straight high-backed sofas. Similar pieces of furniture can be made in both classic and modern style. The first option will harmoniously fit into the interior with a predominance of wooden parts and elaborate decorative elements. More modern models are suitable for simple and comfortable living rooms. We must not forget that these types of upholstered furniture have larger sizes, since they have a large back. For the hallway or kitchen such sofas are unlikely to fit.
  • Very comfortable and comfortable are straight models with a pouf. As a rule, such an addition is performed in the same style as the sofa itself. Padded stools are most often placed at the right or left edge, opposite the seats. Often they put their feet on the ottoman, but of course, it can also be used for other purposes - it all depends on the personal preferences of the owner of the sofa.
  • Multifunctional and modern are sofas with shelves.You can store books, magazines and other useful things on them. Many people organize a small side bar on the shelves. Shelves are most often built into the high armrests on the right and left side (or only on one side). They can occupy the entire armrest or half of it. As a rule, the shelves are open, but in furniture stores you can also meet models with doors covering the contents of these small storages.
  • A model of a straight sofa with a sliding bar will cost more to the buyer. Similar parts are embedded in the armrests and you can access their contents by pushing the bar forward. Such multifunctional models of upholstered furniture are popular for many years. Especially luxurious and aristocratic look leather sofas with built-in bar.
  • Excellent performance characteristics have sofas with ottoman. Often this detail is equipped with large triple sofas. Located ottoman on the left or right side of the sofa. Such a detail joins the main frame, which makes it an integral part of the overall structure.If the sofa is foldable and has an extra bed, the ottoman remains static. As a rule, it does not move forward or unfold. Often under the seat of an ottoman there is a spacious compartment for placing linen and other necessary things.
  • Great demand in recent years are models with headrests. On the upper part of the backs of such sofas there are comfortable and dense rollers on which you can lay your head. With such additions, the seated neck will not be sore and tired, even after watching TV for a long time.
  • Modern and concise design have sofas without pillows. They look great in interiors in the style of loft, hi-tech, modern or Provence. They can be supplemented with a beautiful cover suitable for the general ensemble of the room. Such models are equipped with both high and low backs.
  • It is interesting to look compact sofas without pillows and armrests. Such types of furniture look particularly impressive in conditions of small premises, as they have a light and non-bulky appearance.
  • Standard are high sofas with legs (thin, medium or thick).These parts can be made of painted or chromed metal, as well as wood. The latter are often very beautiful, carved, but products with similar details are suitable only for classic interiors.
  • One of the most comfortable are sofas with an independent spring unit. Often in such cases there is an orthopedic basis. Such models have a beneficial effect on the spine. Many owners of upholstered furniture with an independent spring unit note its comfortable characteristics. Sofas with similar equipment are characterized by a long service life (at least 15 years).

Materials

In the production of direct sofas, various materials are used on which the cost of the finished product depends.

Suitable materials for upholstery are genuine leather, artificial leather or fabric.

The most durable and attractive material is the skin of natural origin. She is not afraid of temperature extremes and mechanical damage. On the surface of the sofa with such upholstery is difficult to leave a scratch or a lead.

Many consumers choose such models because of their unpretentiousness.There is no need to take care of a leather sofa. If a dirty stain appears on its surface, it can be cleaned with a simple detergent and a damp cloth. For this reason, small-sized leather sofas are often placed in the kitchen or in the hallway, where the risk of getting dirty is great like in no other room.

Straight leather sofas are more expensive than all other options, but they look more luxurious and more durable.

If you want to put an elegant leather sofa in your home, but are not ready to leave a tidy sum of money in a furniture store, then you can stop at a more affordable version with upholstery made of eco-leather or leatherette.

These materials differ from each other in the manufacturing process and content components. So, eco-leather is made from a combination of natural leather, cellulose and an outer polyurethane coating. The basis of leatherette is PVC.

Eco-leather upholstered sofas are smoother and more pleasant to the touch. This material is elastic and soft. The skin replacement is rougher and tougher, and it does not tolerate temperature changes.

Furniture with a similar upholstery looks in no way inferior to more expensive options made of genuine leather, but in terms of its performance characteristics is less practical and durable.

On the surface of the leatherette and eco-leather, over time, small cracks or abrasions may form (especially if it is leatherette). It is not recommended to sit on the sofas with such upholstery in clothes with metal rivets and other similar trifles, as they can catch on the upholstery and damage it.

It is unlikely that fabric sofas will ever lose their popularity. They can be plain or supplemented with a variety of prints. For upholstery of upholstered furniture most often used such types of textiles as flock, velor and matting.

Flock is widely used for decoration of upholstered furniture. This fabric differs in excellent operational characteristics and low cost.

This material is a special non-woven textiles, on which one of the sides is fleecy.

Flock can have a different basis:

  • Polyamide flock is very soft and gentle. It is durable. The surface with such upholstery can easily withstand heavy loads.The only disadvantage of polyamide flock is its susceptibility to fading. Over time, such a sofa may lose its original bright color and become pale.
  • It is in many ways similar to polyamide polyester flock, but it has excellent hydrophobic properties (repels water). Such upholstery is not subject to fading colors, which allows it to maintain an attractive appearance for a long time. But this textile has one drawback: it is difficult to dye. Because of this, the choice of colors of sofas with such a finish is not so diverse.
  • Viscose flock is easily painted, but over time the pile on its surface is wrinkled. For this reason, such material is not addressed so often. As a rule, viscose flock is used for decoration of decorative parts of upholstered furniture, soft toys and so on.

Another common upholstery material is velor. It is of two types: velor-drape and velor-velvet. The second option has a soft texture and is made of viscose silk.

Fine textile textile is velor-drape. It consists of natural wool, which has a thick short pile.

Furniture with velor upholstery quickly absorbs odors, so it is not recommended to put in the kitchen space or on the balcony. Such furniture is not worth buying to smoking people.

The disadvantage of such an upholstery is its marko. Dust, dirt, hair and pet hair easily adhere to the velor. To maintain an attractive appearance, the sofa will have to be regularly cleaned with a damp cloth or treated with a sticky roller.

Cotton or linen basis has a matting. Such textiles have a characteristic print, which is obtained due to the special interweaving of threads. The gunny is wearproof and durable material. It is very practical, but it is worth being extremely careful if your pets live at home - animals often grind claws on sofas with such a surface.

Dimensions

Classic straight sofas can have a variety of dimensions, which allows you to choose the right product for the premises of any size and layout.

The most common are models whose length is 170, 175, 180, 187, 190, 200, 208, 210, 220, 242, 248, 249, 250, 256, 315, 230, 240, 245 cm. The width of such models starts from 93-95 to 150 (160) -173 cm.

More free space will be required for large models with a length of 260, 270, 280, 290, 300 cm and more.So, a large sofa bed with dimensions of 2000x2000 will be not only a large and comfortable seat, but also a spacious place to sleep.

For a spacious living room, a comfortable and long sofa (2 or 3 meters) will be the best option. It can be either double or triple. If square meters allow, you can put a luxurious four-seater sofa with various additions (bar, shelves, ottoman, etc.).

The depth of the upholstered furniture depends directly on what design is present in it. This indicator can vary from 70 to 120 cm. Narrower models have a depth of less than 80 cm.

Most often, the dimensions of mini sofas are as follows: 125x65, 143x80, 15x90, 152x100, 153x90, 165x95, 185x130 cm. Thus, a deep single model with parameters 120x200 or 120x190 can replace a small children's bed, especially if the area of ​​the room does not allow placing both of these pieces of furniture.

Small sofas are best suited for children's rooms or the kitchen. The length of such models starts from 140 cm and ends at the mark of 180 cm, width - 85-90 cm. The most common are compact sofas with dimensions of 140x200.

The parameters of a large sofa with an ottoman can be 350x179x84, 450x158x78 cm and so on.Such pieces of furniture in a small room simply will not fit.

Various manufacturers produce upholstered furniture of different sizes. Many companies offer a service for the manufacture of sofas for your orders. You can order a product of non-standard dimensions, if required by the layout of your home. So, you can get a model that would ideally fit a particular room. Cost of such a product will be more expensive.

Color solutions

Today the market of upholstered furniture has a huge number of sofas with upholstery in different colors. Let us consider the most popular options.

  • Never leave the fashion lines beautiful and stylish white color. Furniture in this design is able to refresh the room and visually make it a little wider. The main disadvantage of this color is its marzime. If you decide to purchase a straight sofa in this design, it is better to opt for a leather model. With natural leather, eco-leather or kozhzam much easier to erase dirty spots. To do this, it is not necessary to buy expensive cleaning products. An ordinary soap solution and a damp cloth will do just fine.White sofa will look great on the background of different interiors and different finishes. This color is a classic and undemanding in the selection of suitable elements in the room.
  • Another classic color is beige. In such a palette it is also recommended to buy less branded products with leather upholstery. Gentle colors will please the eye and calm the nervous system. Particularly impressive on a beige color background will look yellow, white, black, brown and pink shades.
  • If you want to bring a bright highlight to the interior, then a spectacular purple sofa is suitable for this. Royal colors will look harmoniously in an ensemble with a variety of shades, from dark and deep to light and neutral. It is recommended to decorate the room with unobtrusive decorative elements in purple tones in order to beautifully beat upholstered furniture.
  • Sensual natures will surely like the sofas, in which there is a juicy red color. Such pieces of furniture are not recommended to put in the already bright rooms. This is due to the fact that too many saturated colors will negatively affect the mental and emotional balance of all residents of an apartment or house.
  • Green sofas have a calming effect.This color has a large number of nice looking shades. Such a natural color is perfectly combined with both classic and bright colors in the decoration and interior of the room.
  • Many interiors look great blue and blue sofa. Upholstered furniture in this design loves contrasts. For example, an elegant navy blue sofa with flocking and small red pillows will look harmoniously against the background of white-blue walls and dark laminate flooring.
  • Another bright and bold decision is a yellow sofa. With this detail, you can give the interior a note of positive and make it lighter. These items of furniture are often treated in case the room does not have sufficient lighting. In tandem with warm light bulbs, this product will make the room more comfortable.
  • The trend of the last seasons is turquoise. It looks great on the upholstered furniture. Sofas of this color can be placed not only in the living room, but also in a solid office, especially if they are complemented by carved wooden armrests.
  • Classic is a black straight sofa.This model is not recommended to be placed in small and poorly lit rooms. Luxurious black leather sofas look great in formal and business settings.

Tips for choosing

Modern manufacturers offer the choice of buyers a great many beautiful straight sofas. Even the most capricious and demanding consumer will be able to find the right copy.

First you need to decide on what room you want to place upholstered furniture. The sofa should fit the existing interior. Consider a few harmonious ensembles:

  • For example, if the classic style prevails in the design of the room, then you should pay attention to the elite and high-quality models with legs and armrests made of natural lacquered wood. Similar models look harmoniously in living rooms and offices.
  • Classic straight luxury sofas can have expensive textile or leather upholstery. Against the background of these materials wooden elements look particularly bright and attractive.
  • If you do not like the classic, and you want to decorate the room with a more fashionable and youthful option,It is worth to turn to multifunctional sofas. It can be a model without armrests, with one armrest, built-in retractable bar and shelves. The latest options can also be equipped with a sleeping place and it is better to put them in the living room. They look expensive and attractive with both leather and textile upholstery. But it is necessary to take into account the fact that instances with the function of the bar will cost more than ordinary sofas.
  • For a simple and cozy living room in the style of Provence fit concise and simple monophonic sofa. It can be painted in white, beige or dull yellow. Suitable options will be soft sofas of round shapes, decorated with small prints.
  • In the rough interior in a loft or high-tech style, sofas with angular shapes will look. Suitable for gray, white, brown and black.
  • For fashionable Japanese style, you should choose a contrasting sofa in red, white or black. Such furniture will look harmoniously against the background of neutral and pastel walls, floor and ceiling.

Today, mini sofas are in great demand. They are small in size. But where can one place such a model?

It is suitable for a child's room. The best option would be a small sofa with a pleasant color. You can choose a textile model with prints depicting cartoon characters, different animals or beautiful patterns.

Suitable mini sofa and for placement in the kitchen. It will not take up much space and will look harmonious if you choose a model suitable for the color of the headset.

For lovers of creative and extravagant solutions, designer direct luxury sofas will fall in love. These options are expensive, but have an exclusive and luxurious design that can transform the interior. Original upholstered furniture is offered by brands such as Gray Cardinal, EkolMebel and Asnaghi factory.

A small sofa can be chosen for the hallway. It can be placed along the wall and it will not interfere with the passage. But you should not pick up too large a sofa with a high back, if your corridor has a modest size.

Choosing upholstered furniture with an extra bed, consider its size in the unfolded state. This is necessary so that the sofa easily fit in the room in all positions.

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