Armchair beds: features of choice

The chair-bed is a functional berth, which can replace a full bed. If earlier it was believed that such furniture is intended only for guests at home, now it is purchased for permanent residents of the apartment. Only you need to know the features of the choice of the chair-bed to find the most comfortable sleeping place.

Many owners of small houses and apartments prefer to use functional armchair-beds in the interior. They can be placed both in the kitchen and in the bedroom. But this furniture is also perfect for large rooms.In the assembled state - this is a common element of a soft headset, which can be located in the living room.

It is also popular to use folding models of chairs in children's rooms, replacing a full bed with a small, but no less comfortable chair that is able to provide the child with a healthy sleep thanks to an orthopedic surface with high-quality filling.

Each of the typical sizes of the chair-bed has its own advantages and disadvantages, which depend on the individual needs of the client and the dimensions of his living space:

• Small-sized models. The smallest chair beds have a sleeping module with a width of 60 to 70 cm. Usually, small-sized models are purchased for children's rooms, since it is uncomfortable for an adult to sleep on such a product. But for children it is better to choose a chair with a larger width for convenience.If you take into account the size of the armrests, the width of the structure can reach 80-90 cm. But in models without armrests, the width of the seat is equal to the width of the sleeping module.
• Double seat models. Double chairs resemble small sofas in their appearance, the width of their seat and bed reaches 120 cm. If this is a model without armrests, then the owner of this product gets comfortable and wide one-and-a-half-sleeping space. In the presence of armrests, the width of the sleeping module and the seat does not exceed 90-100 cm.
• Corner models. There are specialized models of chairs, designed for installation in the corner of the room. These products have two backs that form a right angle between them. An angular chair, folding either to the left or to the right, depending on the position, forms a sleeper with a width of at least 100 cm.

Ways of arrangement and planning of space in the apartment are very important for creating a cozy and harmonious atmosphere. Arrange the chair-bed in the room in several ways, the main thing - to take into account the dimensions, which will occupy the structure in the unfolded state.The rest of the location of the seats, transformers, there are no restrictions.

In order to furnish a room not only from an aesthetic, but also from a practical point of view, it is necessary to pre-plan the room with the designation of all outlets, door and window openings. Only because of this, it is possible to choose the most optimal place for the installation of a TV, chair-bed, table, sofa and other elements of the interior without sacrificing functionality.

The standard arrangement of the furniture set is to install a sofa and a chair along the wall.

But not every layout of the apartment allows you to arrange the furniture in this way. For example, in large spaces or studios it will be ergonomic to position the soft headset closer to the center of the room, this will allow zoning the space for rest.

When you move the soft headset to the center, you can position the chair perpendicular to the sofa or at an angle of 45 degrees.

Before you go to the furniture salon and proceed to the selection of the chair, you must determine the place,where it is planned to locate the product and make measurements of the space, taking into account the dimensions that will be available to furniture in the unfolded state.

Dimensions of products both assembled and disassembled are different, for example, there are large chairs, the design of which is more like a sofa. Accordingly, when unfolded, the bed will be large in size, providing a comfortable surface for rest, and there are also small models with a narrow bed that is not suitable for daily sleep.

When choosing the size of the structure, the dimensions of the space are also taken into account. A bulky chair in a small room with low ceilings will look inconspicuous, the same applies to small models in large rooms - they are simply “lost” against the background of the rest of the interior.

The most important rule when choosing upholstery is to pay attention not only to the aesthetic characteristics of the fabric, but also to practicality. Undoubtedly, it is important to choose a material that blends harmoniously with the texture and color scheme in the main interior, but one should not forget about the more essential properties of fabrics. The main factor for selection is the purpose of the piece of furniture:

• For children's models are perfect cotton upholstery. It is distinguished by simplicity of texture and environmental friendliness, as well as a large number of colors in the range. Cotton textiles are hypoallergenic material. The disadvantages include the low level of strength and the absence of dirt-repellent properties. Therefore, if the upholstery is not removable, then it is difficult to care for it.

• Tapestry and Jacquard easy to clean and have a high level of wear resistance. They are considered budget, but fairly high-quality types of upholstery.

• High strength and damage resistant materials include chenille and flock. Some manufacturers impregnate these fabrics with a special compound with anti-claw properties. These fabrics are great for those who have children and pets.

• Upholstery made of genuine or artificial leather has a long service life, easy to clean and not afraid of moisture. But if we are talking about natural materials, then you can only clean this leather seat with the help of specialized tools and this should be done regularly.Skin replacers (eco-leather) are easier to clean.

• Suede, Velvet and Silk belong to the elite and expensive upholstery. These materials help create a luxurious atmosphere, but at the same time require very careful care, otherwise they will quickly lose their attractive appearance.

• Velor upholstery soft to the touch and look very attractive in many classic interior designs, but this type of fabric easily gets dirty, fades when exposed to direct sunlight and is erased. Therefore, family people and owners of animals such tissues definitely need to say "no." This is an impractical choice, especially if the upholstery is not removed. Replace its expensive pleasure.

• If you plan to spend time on the chair-bed often during sleep or just to rest, it’s better to give preference. synthetic materials such as leatherette - it is more durable and easy to clean.

Bed-bed frames are made of two main types of materials:

• wood;
• metal.

The most budget is considered chipboard framebut this material is significantly inferior in strength to the other types of frames. Therefore, structures made of chipboard are not suitable for large loads and it is undesirable to use them for daily sleep.

What can be said about wooden timber constructions. These models can easily withstand the daily transformation from a chair to a bed and back, they are characterized by high durability, environmental friendliness and durability, and thanks to the impregnation of wood with special compositions, the wooden frame becomes moisture resistant and is not susceptible to mold.

For a wooden frame, different tree species can be used, and the price of the product depends on it. The most profitable in terms of price and quality are conifers. They are characterized by reliability and durability, models with such frames are produced at an affordable cost.

The strongest are considered structures on metal frameThey are easy to operate and maintain. Chair models with different types of decomposition mechanisms and various forms are more often made of metal, as it is more malleable in production.

The metal frame is a tubular base, the surface of which is covered with anti-corrosion paint; it provides the structure with additional protection against mechanical damage and rust.

Combined structures made of wood and metal are considered to be no less quality and durable. Such products combine practicality, functionality and ease of use. Also are an economy option.

In addition to the above types of frames, emit more frameless furniture.

These products have an original and beautiful appearance, they can even be easily made by hand. As for frameless beds, one can say for sure that they are not suitable for daily sleep, since the design does not have sufficient support. But as a place for daytime rest, these products are ideal and become an unusual addition to the living room, they can also be placed on the balcony or veranda.

The mechanism of transformation of the chair-bed - the most significant factor influencing the choice of more than the design and dimensions of products. Manufacturers supply transforming upholstered furniture with various types of layout mechanisms. Consider the most popular ones:

• "Accordion". From the name of this mechanism it becomes clear that by its principle of unfolding it resembles an accordion. The berth consists of two modules - the back and the seat, it forms a flat surface for sleeping. Even children can use this roll-out mechanism. The accordion mechanism is very easy to use. It is enough to pull the seat unit over and the structure will decompose by inertia. All armchairs with an accordion mechanism are provided with a box for storing linen. Some models contain an additional, third module that is hidden when folded. When decomposed, it extends out of the seat and forms an additional space for a berth.

• Sedaflex. The transforming chair with this mechanism in the unfolded state has an even berth without joints and seams, which is located inside the structure at the time when the chair is folded.The mattress of the sleeping module has a thickness of 5-7 cm and is equipped with a removable cover. The basis for a mattress can be supplied either with wooden lamels, or the metal grid. Thanks to this, the chair-bed has an orthopedic basis and is suitable for daily use. In order to expand the structure, it is necessary to remove the seat block and pull the sleeping module towards you, while decomposing, the steel legs are pushed on which the base rests.

• Tick-Tac. The berth is formed from a back and a seat of a chair. The tick-to-tack mechanism is reliable and easy to use, and under the seat is a storage module. To expand the chair, you need to raise the seat and lower it to the floor. The design makes a walking movement, after the back of the chair is lowered into the resulting space - and the bed is laid out.

• "Telescope". The sliding pickup mechanism is easy to use and forms a large sleeping module for comfortable rest. The design of the chair-bed consists of three blocks. To expand the “telescope”, the unit with the seat rolls forward, out of inertia, the third part of the structure, which forms the headrest, extends out of the backrest, then it is necessary to lower the backrest with the headrest into the niche.

• Puma. This mechanism is reliable and easy to use thanks to a counterweight system that minimizes the effort required to transform the product. Armchairs with the mechanism "cougar" are perfect for children's rooms. The advantage of this design is that it does not damage the floor, as the sleeping module folds up and unfolds with walking movements, eliminating friction with the surface. To expand the chair, you need to raise the seat and slightly pull it towards you; at this time, an additional element will automatically rise from the niche under the seat and two soft modules will form a sleeping place.

• "Dolphin". At the heart of this mechanism is a sliding block, which is located under the seat. It is enough to pull the lower module towards you, then, holding the handle or the strap, pull out the inner block that forms the sleeping place. Thanks to the special design of the mechanism, the folding and folding of the chair becomes a matter of a few seconds.

• Eurobook. By roll-out types of construction are products with the transformation of the "eurobook". The sleeping module of the product consists of two elements, one of which is a seat resting on the wheels, and the second is the back of the chair.In the models of "eurobook" under the seat is a storage system. In order to expand such a chair, you need to pull the lower module onto the wheels, which, thanks to the rollers on the guide rails, will easily move, then you must lower the back of the chair into the resulting niche.

• Recliner Armchairs-recliners are equipped with a mechanized design, which allows one-click on the button to change the position of the product in space. Reklayner can not only fold out and fold the design, but also change the angle of the back, its height, the same applies to the seat. Often, these models are equipped with an additional footrest. Recliners are not suitable for daily sleep, but they are indispensable as a place for rest, reading and relaxation.

The types of materials from which products are made are directly dependent on the future assignment of the chair-bed.

If it is furniture for the kitchen, then it is important to purchase models with good dirt-repellent properties of upholstery or a removable cover.

If this is a chair-bed for the bedroom, then the choice of a high-quality filler with orthopedic mattress functions of desired stiffness becomes a priority, a strong frame and soft upholstery are also important.

In the furniture store, before making a purchase, you need to pay attention to some aspects:

• There should be no damage on the upholstery. It is also necessary to check all the seams and folds.
• It will not be out of place to fold and unfold the structure several times, thereby testing the transformation mechanism. The product should be easily and without unnecessary sounds assemble and understand. If the chair-bed is purchased for children, then it is important to consider whether the child will be able to independently lay out and assemble his sleeping place.
• A positive factor in choosing a model is a removable case. If it is absent, then it is best to purchase a product with durable upholstery.

• It is necessary to check the strength of attachment of armrests and legs, if any. The design must be firmly fastened and none of the elements should move, if this is not provided for functionality.
• Before purchasing, it is necessary to make sure that the product is comfortable, it should be soft and comfortable, with a depth of seating and a seat width corresponding to individual proportions.Getting up from the chair, you need to check how long the filler takes to take its original look.

When choosing a product, it is necessary to take into account such characteristics of the filler as:

• durability and reliability;
• degree of withstand load;
• environmental friendliness and hypoallergenic;
• ventilability;
• susceptibility to deformation.

Currently, the market provides a great variety of variations on the theme of chairs, beds, suitable for almost any style and interior. In accordance with the design decisions may be presented in the options of high-tech, minimalism, Provence, modern or classic.

• For the interior in the style of Provence furniture is selected as simple and concise forms. Since this design is closely intertwined with rustic motifs, the chair-bed should be as “homely” and cozy as possible.For Provence, models with wooden inserts or carvings, floral or simple geometric print on the upholstery are suitable, but the plain colors of pastel shades will harmoniously fit into such an interior.

• For classic Empire style It is necessary to select pompous and bulky models of chairs with a spring base and a pouf, the style of which will certainly be combined with the color scheme with curtains, decorative elements and the rest of the furniture set. For the Empire style will not fit modern models. The product must be equipped with armrests and legs with graceful curves.

• For a modernist interior important smoothness of geometric shapes and lines in the design of furniture and decoration. Armchair in modern style must have a massive structure and forged legs.
• For hi-tech room or minimalism Modern models of armchairs 90x200 cm will fit, including recliners in a simple and minimally decorated style of eco-leather. Hi-tech style welcomes the use of glass and chrome parts, creating a futuristic atmosphere.

There are no specific rules in the choice of colors of chairs.Here you can maximize your imagination. And yet there are several design tips that will help make the interior a stylish, cozy and pleasant to the eye.

1. The most pleasant, soothing colors are light green, light green, as well as all sorts of shades of blue. They are the most common colors used in creating interiors, are pleasing to the eye and can have a relaxing and soothing effect.
2. Armchairs of bright, sometimes even screaming colors will look spectacular: purple, bright red, bright blue and others. In this case, you should pay attention to the colors that are most like the household. Otherwise, the furniture of this color can start to annoy or just get bored.
3. Classic options are white, brown, gray. Chairs of such colors, of course, fit in any house. They will not attract undue attention, but will still look stylish and fashionable.
4. As for the fabric upholstery of the seats, colors such as gray and red, pink and blue, green and orange will harmonize.

Basically, the owners of the chair-beds, acquiring them for children's rooms, living rooms or cottages leave positive feedback on the products of various companies.The buyers who surveyed a lot of furniture stores note that a wide range of transforming armchairs is available to choose from, and they easily managed to choose a design that meets their needs both in terms of size and in terms of functionality, color range and textural solution.

Owners of products on the metal frame note their long operational life and the ability to withstand heavy loads. But wooden models are not ignored. Their owners write about the durability and environmental friendliness of the structure, and the design of the wooden armchairs receives the best reviews.

The preference of clients is given to such transformation mechanisms as “eurobook”, “dolphin”, “puma” and “tick-tock”. These designs, according to buyers, are the easiest to use and less prone to breakage and squeaks and jams.

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