The ottoman is a symbol of comfort, coziness, prosperity and well-being in the home
A low, wide, comfortable sofa, which was mainly intended for daytime relaxation, became very popular and soon appeared in many European homes.
The ottoman was usually covered with a practical blanket or carpet. The lack of backrests and low height were very suitable for children and adults.
The ottoman looked great in the spacious rooms of houses. This piece of furniture has long been a symbol of comfort, coziness, prosperity and well-being in the home.
Color solutions
The choice of furniture determines the perception of space in the room. The color directly depends on the size of the room.
The upholstery should not blend into the walls or floor. It is recommended to play with contrast.
Designers give advice:
- If the corner option is used in the office, it is recommended to choose blue.
- The Gothic style will be complemented by gray or black furniture.
- White, brown, gold and blue are used as basic and universal colors.
- Light colors look impressive in the Art Nouveau style.
- An acidic shade is suitable for a high-tech room.
The color of the ottoman upholstery is varied and choosing the right one is not difficult.
Pieces of furniture descended from the ottoman
The popularity of such a sofa led to its modifications: it gradually became less wide and more suitable for different rooms.
Residents of apartments also had the opportunity to purchase a modified ottoman. Gradually, modifications of the ottoman led to the formation of comfortable sofas, usually intended for sitting while relaxing. One person can lie on this sofa.
The second piece of furniture derived from the ottoman is a double bed with or without one low backrest. This type of bed is called an ottoman bed.
Which is better to choose?
First of all, you should be guided by the purpose of the room for which the furniture is selected. If we are talking about the living room, then installing a bed in it is excluded. However, this does not apply to a studio apartment or one-room apartment, although in this case it would be more appropriate to install a sofa. The ottoman can harmoniously fit into almost any interior style, since its design allows this to be done due to the simplicity and originality of the design.
Sofas are appropriate everywhere, and the choice of modern models is unusually wide - from compact folding or non-folding ones to huge modular ones. The choice should be based both on the size of the room (there are round or semicircular models that require a lot of free space) and on personal preferences.
Since the ottoman is slightly lower than a regular sofa, you can place two models in one room. It all depends on the style of the room and your desire. Tall and long-legged people, as well as those whose dimensions are significantly higher than average, may be uncomfortable on an ottoman or sofa. And for petite people who value elegance in the interior and at the same time strive for minimalism, both of the models listed will be suitable, but a huge sofa will be completely unnecessary.
Like sofas or beds, ottomans can be single, semi-size or double. Therefore, choosing the desired model will not be particularly difficult. And if you find it difficult to choose, buy a sofa-ottoman in the “sofa” modification. This is, of course, a joke, but it is intended to show that the choice should be made based on personal preferences, and not on the name of the thing. In other words , look and buy if it suits your ideas about a sofa or ottoman.
See the video review of the ottoman below.
Comfortable ottoman bed
This soft and comfortable place to relax is extremely popular because it does not clutter the room with unnecessary wooden corners, looks beautiful, and is easy to tuck and cover.
Rounded soft corners are convenient for all inhabitants of an apartment or house.
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For an ottoman bed, it is convenient to choose a mattress of any thickness.
Currently, there are a lot of orthopedic mattresses, the placement of which, both during sleep and during daytime rest, not only has a calming effect, but also promotes health and improves the condition of the musculoskeletal system.
This ottoman is comfortable, practical, and has a healing effect.
Design features
Visually, this is a type of bed that has one transverse headboard. However, not all models have this function.
The foot of the bed is at the same level or below the mattress. It is usually rounded and looks like the back of a sofa. The body of such a bed can be rigid or covered with upholstery material. It is possible to combine soft and hard elements.
Ottoman and sofa
There is another piece of furniture similar to a sofa and ottoman - a sofa. The sofa is also borrowed from Asia.
A characteristic feature is the presence of a back and armrests of approximately the same height. The sofa was located in the living rooms of rich houses and was made of expensive materials: precious woods, non-ferrous metals, expensive and high-quality fabrics.
They usually just sat on the sofa. The seat was quite hard. A soft and pleasant ottoman without armrests, and this is the main difference.
An ottoman is a simple but beautiful, durable and stable piece of furniture that can be installed where there is not much space, a folding sofa is not suitable, but you need to create a cozy and comfortable corner to sit down and relax during the day.
A single ottoman will help you enjoy peace, cozy solitude, and good sleep.
Single types
Single ottoman - has small dimensions, which can be well located in the hall or living room.
If you choose a good, comfortable mattress, it will serve as an excellent bed in your room or for guests.
Sofas have two types of completely different frames: wooden and metal. Which one is better cannot be answered unequivocally. Here a matter of taste and your interior plays a role.
In most cases, polyurethane foam filler is used as a filler. There is also an ottoman with drawers, which are simply irreplaceable for bed linen and everything else.
A single ottoman can be of two types:
Stationary. Those. Doesn't fold or expand. Well used in rooms where space allows.
Foldable. Very good and convenient if you have small rooms, or simply love space. During the daytime, you can easily fold the sofa, and it will no longer be in the way, and in the evening, the nondescript model will turn back into a spacious bed for an adult in a matter of seconds.
Choice of transformation mechanism
The ottoman has been known in Europe since the 18th century, during which time the mechanisms of transformation have undergone significant changes. Some options have ceased to be used, others have been improved. Today the following mechanisms are considered the most popular:
- Roll-out. The simplest option. To unfold, you need to pull the base of the structure towards you, then lower the backrest onto the empty housing element. The lower part is complemented by drawers for storing bedding items.
- Eurobook. To get a full-fledged sleeping place, you need to raise the base to turn on the mechanism, then move it a little to increase the surface for rest. The backrest is installed in a horizontal position.
Couches with a lifting mechanism are included in a separate group and are divided into three categories. The manual option involves raising one part of the base in relation to the other. If there is spring equipment, the main load falls on the coils, so the unfolding procedure is quick and easy. Gas struts work by compressing air.
Roll-out
Eurobook
