Folding transformable sofas are an excellent interior solution for a small room, if the apartment does not have a large area. Rational use of living space will allow you to place the necessary furniture in the apartment and leave some free space.
Owners of small apartments often have difficulty choosing furniture for their home. It is especially problematic to organize a place to rest and sleep in a small room. The bed takes up a lot of space and does not always fit into the interior, especially if there is only one room in the apartment, in which case it is both a bedroom and a living room. Transformable sofas for small apartments will be the best choice for such housing.
“The classification of transformable sofas is extensive. When choosing, you should pay attention not only to the design, but also take into account the functions that the transforming sofa bed will perform in the future.”
Sofa in a small room
It seems that the most important thing in choosing a sofa is not to make a mistake with the size and find a color that is in harmony with the decor. However, a small living room makes its own adjustments. You can buy the first sofa you like, but it will crowd the living room and it will seem like there is even less space in it. Therefore, we will tell you the tricks that designers use when choosing furniture.
Kitchen corners
Kitchen corners became popular furniture in the post-Soviet period, but then they were of the same type. Furniture models were limited to a few types. For a small kitchen, compact corner sofas are still indispensable. Their model range has expanded significantly.
Corner structures made of artificial leather are quite practical, they do not get dirty and are easy to clean. You can choose the color of the upholstery. For example, a light beige or white sofa looks elegant and does not seem bulky. An additional advantage is the utility niche, which is often included with kitchen corner sofas.
The kitchen sometimes serves as a mini-living room where the whole family gathers for dinner or lunch. The corner fits perfectly into this concept. Small corner sofas are an ideal solution for small apartments and houses. Thanks to furniture designers and new types of upholstery materials, they have become a beautiful, comfortable element of the interior.
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Color solution
Don't forget about our perception of color. It is important not only the color combination with other objects and decoration of the living room, not only the psychological impact of color, but also the effect of approaching and moving away. Deep cold shades such as blue, cyan, aqua, violet visually distance the subject. Warm red, yellow, orange - bring you closer. This means that it is better to choose a cool shade of color for the sofa.
The darkness/lightness of the color is also very important. Dark color, despite the fact that it removes the object and makes it visually smaller, also absorbs light, thereby reducing the surrounding space. It is better not to make the sofa completely black, but black vertical elements are allowed. If, on the contrary, you make an object too light, it will appear larger. Therefore, it is better to choose a middle ground.
Mechanisms
When choosing a small-sized sofa for a kitchen with a sleeping place, you need to consider how often the sofa will be folded out and who will do it.
Stylish sofa in the kitchen in violet color
Among the transformation mechanisms, there are some that even a child can handle, and some require the skill and strength of an adult. Let's look at the most popular ways to transform sofas, their advantages and disadvantages:
Cot
This is the simplest and most inexpensive design; the folding mechanism is built directly into the body. To turn such a sofa into a sleeping place, just lift its seat and pull out the folding bed. The horizontal plane rests on a spacer made of metal horseshoe-shaped arcs. The sleeping place is ready in literally a matter of seconds. The disadvantages of such a bed are that it consists of three parts and requires the use of an additional mattress. The durability of the mechanism depends on careful use and the weight of the sleeping person; in addition, it is not stable enough and is not recommended to be used every day.
Mini sofa bed with sleeping place
Euro - book
To unfold this mini-sofa, just move the seat to the side. An armrest is placed on the resulting empty space, thus creating a horizontal plane. Simplicity of unfolding is the key to the safety and durability of the mechanism. The advantage of the model is that this mechanism keeps the inner drawer free for storing things. Even when opened, such a sofa will retain enough space in the kitchen and will not require movement for transformation. But there is only one sleeping place.
Folding sofa for the kitchen with a folding mechanism - “Eurobook”
Accordion
This design allows you to create a fairly large and comfortable place to sleep, which can accommodate two people if necessary. But when unfolded, it takes up enough space, so to get ready for bed in the kitchen, you will have to move the table to the side. The “accordion” mechanism is simple, reliable, and when assembled it takes up minimal space. Most often used in straight sofas;
Sofa with Accordion mechanism for a small kitchen
Dolphin
A mini-sofa with this transformation method has a narrow seating area and is most often used in corner models. To unfold, just pull the hidden loop under the seat and lift the sleeping block to the level with the seat. The resulting place to sleep will be quite comfortable. This mechanism is safe and very easy to use, even children can handle it. The disadvantage of the model is that when pulling out the sleeping block there is a possibility of scratching the decorative floor. Suitable for daily use;
Dolphin sleeping place for a small kitchen
Roll-out
One of the easiest mechanisms to operate, both a child and an elderly person can handle it. The berth is formed by pulling the sofa seat onto itself, which will pull all the necessary components along with it. Two adults can comfortably sit here. A significant advantage is the small dimensions of the sofa when folded with a significant size of the sleeping area. Can be used every day.
Sofa bed with roll-out folding system
Proportions
Another important point when choosing a sofa for a small living room is its proportional combination with other items. It is better to place the sofa on a large carpet and not hang too small images above it - the contrast in sizes will affect the visual proportions of the sofa.
Dimensions and shape
When choosing a sofa, consider first of all the number of people you would like to accommodate. For a small family, a small sofa, two meters long, is suitable; 3 people can comfortably sit on it for family movie watching. For 5-6 people it is better to choose a corner sofa. For small rooms, designers recommend paying attention to:
- Straight sofa book.
- Eurobook sofa.
- Sofa click-clack.
- Roll-out sofa.
- Sofa accordion.
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