How to choose a sofa?

The most logical choice is a sofa, based on his appointment. If you plan to sleep on a bed, and a sofayou just need a place to relax (watch TV, lie with a book), there are no special restrictions - you can even choose a sofa bag if you like the original solutions. But if you sleep on the couch, you need to choose a sofa bed.

Mechanisms of folding sofas there are different types. We described them in the article "Sofa-transformer", so we will not focus on them. But whatever mechanism you choose, it should be strong enough. In this regard, the sofas of domestic manufacturers are preferable: in the West, couches are extremely rare on couches, sofas-transformers are used mainly as guest beds, and their mechanisms are not designed for intensive operation. Also try to choose a sofa that you will easily lay out.

In addition, the choice of the sofa depends on which room you will put it in. The size and purpose of the room in which the sofa will stand affects the size, model and upholstery of the sofa. So, in the living room you can put a large sofa with fabric upholstery. And the more you have family members - the more you need a sofa. But keep in mind that the bought sofa must pass through the doorway. And for the kitchen it will be more practical to choose a sofa-corner with a leatherette upholstery (it is easier to clean it from the splashes of fat inevitable in a small kitchen).

By the way, about the upholstery. The cost of upholstery can be up to 40-60% of the cost of a sofa, because the quality of the upholstery directly affects thequality of the sofa. Sofas are used both in natural and synthetic or mixed fabrics. Natural fabrics are more environmentally friendly, and synthetic fabrics are more durable. Therefore, natural upholstery is more suitable for a children's room, and synthetic - for the living room. The most durable and wear-resistant fabric for upholstery is jacquard. A Teflon-impregnated padding most resistant to pollution.

The upholstery color should be in harmony with the color scheme of the room. Usually in the store the sofa is presented in onecolor, but you can choose the material and upholstery color from the catalog. To choose a good quality sofa, pay attention to how it is hosed. If the backboard is occupied by a cheaper cloth than the "facade", it is not worth buying such a sofa - the manufacturer obviously saves on quality.

But the "insides" of the sofa are much more important than hisupholstery, especially if you are going to sleep on this couch. How to choose a sofa with a good filler? Try to sit on it! Whichever type of filler is in the couch, it should sag, when you sit down, and restore the shape when you get up from the sofa.

Different materials are used for stuffing sofas. The most common are foam rubber, spring blocks and polyurethane foam. In modern sofas also usesynthetic fluff (holofayber), latex or periothic. It is impossible to say unequivocally which material is better or worse, the main criterion of choice is personal feelings. Padding should be pleasant and comfortable for you, because you then have to sit and lie on this sofa.

But frankly cheap and low-qualityfiller should not be chosen. So, the sofa, stuffed with pieces of foam rubber, will become unusable in a year or two. The sofa, filled with an integral piece of foam rubber, will last longer, but the most durable option is a packing of synthetic fibers in two layers: the bottom one is hard and the upper one is softer. By the way, keep in mind that the padding must have a different stiffness on the seat, armrests and backrest.

To choose the right sofa, you must sit and even lie down on it, try to fold it several times and arrange it. Pay attention to the quality of the stitching, how well the upholstery is smoothly nailed. And keep in mind that the minimum guarantee for soft furniture is one and a half years, and the service life is 15 years according to GOST.

Choose a sofa is not very difficult, most importantly - Do not make a decision in haste, and carefully consider all options.