How to make a Eurobook sofa yourself using drawings and diagrams

What is a Eurobook sofa

The Eurobook sofa is a sofa equipped with a transformation mechanism of the same name and consisting of a frame and two main parts: a retractable seat and a rear backrest that folds forward. It can be with or without armrests, and also equipped with pillows. When assembled, it serves as a classic sofa, and if it is unfolded, you get a bed with sleeping space for two people.

This is a universal upholstered furniture, sofa bed, which is suitable for daily use. In terms of popularity, it shares first place with a regular book.

Eurobook sofa layout (mechanism, video)

Let us consider in detail all the pros and cons of such mechanisms.

Advantages of the mechanism:

• High reliability. Since there are no complex metal structures or moving parts here, there will be no breakdowns, and possible problems can easily be fixed independently, without the help of specialists.
• Easy to use. To disassemble and assemble a Eurobook sofa, you don’t need to put in much effort; it’s done quickly and easily.
• Affordable price. The simple design does not require large manufacturing costs, therefore, the final price is also low.

Disadvantages of the mechanism:

• Layout. When the Eurobook sofa is unfolded, the legs can scratch the parquet or linoleum. Wheels attached to the legs solve the problem, but they are not suitable for carpeting, since over time they form a knurled “path”, crushing the lint.
• Sleeping area. It consists of two parts, and there is a junction. Although there is no height difference, the joint can still be felt and create inconvenience.
• Installation. You will have to leave some distance between the sofa and the wall, otherwise it will be difficult to unfold it.

Important: In high-quality sofas, all components have a tight fit. If you can stick a finger between the seat and the armrest, the Eurobook sofa most likely will not last long.

Types of Eurobook sofas and their features

There are many models of Eurobooks, which differ in shape, style, layout options and other parameters.

Straight, angular, U-shaped

The form is:

1. Direct. Simple in shape, usually with cushions on the back. Due to its compactness, a straight sofa is often used for small spaces.
2. Angular. Eurobook sofas of this type are suitable for the living room interior. But the model is also good for a sleeping place because it allows you to make it large and comfortable.
3. U-shaped (see photo below). Furniture made in the shape of the letter P. It will look good in the interior of a large living room, quite spacious and roomy. When unfolded, you get an elongated 2-berth.

Doubles, triples

According to the number of seats, direct models are divided into double and triple. They can accommodate two or three people, respectively. Corner and U-shaped sofas can accommodate more people.

With one armrest, with two armrests, without armrests

According to the presence and number of armrests they are divided into:

1. Sofas without armrests. Thanks to the absence of armrests, free space in the room is saved. This model looks good in rooms in a youthful, free style. These sofas can be without pillows, or with pillows - as a replacement for armrests. Cushions can be removed if necessary. The furniture is good for tall people.
2. Sofas with armrests:

• with one armrest. This type is most optimal for small apartments. Suitable for rest and sleep for people of different heights;
• with two. The sofa is distinguished by its visual appeal. Can be with soft fabric or hard wooden armrests. When choosing such a Eurobook, you need to take into account the height of the person who will sleep on it.

Photo: Eurobook sofa without armrests

Two-section, three-section

Depending on the number of sections on sale there are:

1. Two-section Eurobook. The classic and most common option. These models can easily be transformed into double beds and are suitable for daily sleep.
2. Three-section Eurobook. When unfolded, due to the additional third section, they form a fairly long berth.

Spring, springless

1. Spring. They have a block of springs and have high orthopedic advantages. There can be two types:

• bonnel (dependent springs). The springs in the block are interconnected. The sofa is affordable, but does not last more than 10 years;
• independent. The springs are packed in separate cases. This creates comfortable conditions for sitting and sleeping. The service life of the unit is 15 years, but the price is quite high.

2. Springless. These sofas have soft filling. Under the upholstery there is soft material:

• foam rubber This option does not last long and is quickly destroyed;
• polyurethane foam. The material is highly dense, retains its shape for a long time and wears out slowly. More suitable for sitting than sleeping;
• latex. High-quality filler that ensures comfortable sleep, but expensive.

Eurobook sofa with orthopedic mattress

Under the upholstery there is not a spring block or foam rubber, but an orthopedic mattress, which is perfectly suitable for daily use. It provides good sleep and a state of alertness. The mattress is high quality and durable. The Eurobook orthopedic sofa is comfort and health.

With linen box

Eurobooks also come with a linen drawer. Under the seating part of this sofa there is a large compact drawer. You can store bed linen, towels, etc. In it, you can put decorative pillows there if necessary.

For adults, children

Manufacturers produce models for both adults and children. Adult sofas are used for the bedroom, living room, kitchen or for offices. The options can be very diverse. The children's version is suitable for a child over 5 years old, as well as for teenagers. It has a safe design and a simple transformation mechanism.

Children's sofas are usually equipped with orthopedic mattresses.

Shapes and sizes

The design features of this furniture may differ significantly, since they are produced in various forms and models. The most popular are:

• a sofa with a Eurobook mechanism without armrests is considered an ideal solution for a small room where it is important to save even the slightest free space;
• a product with one armrest is usually chosen if one part of the sofa is built on a metal frame, lacking an armrest, and rests against the wall;
• the design with two armrests is comfortable and in demand, and certain models are equipped with fairly large armrests that replace a full-fledged coffee table.

Without armrests

With two armrests

With one armrest
Furniture with one armrest is considered in demand, since it can be placed in a small room and is convenient for use. Also, the shape of this piece of furniture can be:

• the straight leather type of modern sofa is optimal for large rooms, and it is usually installed in the center of the room next to the wall, and can also have different sizes;
• corner sofas with wooden armrests are considered the right solution for a small room, as they do not take up much space, but are spacious and comfortable for constant use.

The choice of shape is based on the desires of future users, as well as the available free space in the room.

Straight

Angular

Their sizes may differ from each other, so if you purchase a product for children or only for one person, then choose a Eurobook sofa with a sleeping area of ​​140x190 cm. If you plan to sleep on it for two people, then the optimal choice would be a Eurobook sofa, which has room for rest and sleep 180x200 cm.

You can choose different sizes to fit your room. The dimensions most often are selected in accordance with the number of people who use the bed constantly or periodically to sleep:

• if a product is selected for a child or one person, then most often a Eurobook sofa is purchased, intended for sleeping 140x190 cm;
• if you plan to constantly sleep on the product for two people, then a sofa designed for sleeping 180x200 cm will be suitable;
• if you do not intend to sleep on the structure, then choose dimensions 100x200, and it is usually equipped with a spacious additional compartment used for storing any items.

Modern manufacturers actually offer customers a large number of different models with significant differences. Often a Eurobook sofa with a sleeping bed of 140x200 cm is chosen, which is really comfortable for constant use by one person.

Frame material and upholstery

Frame

Materials that are most often used in forming the frame:

• metal. The construction on a metal frame is considered higher quality and durable;
• wood is an environmentally friendly material, well suited for children's sofas;
• Chipboard or MDF. They are economical materials and are used in structures with an inexpensive price.

Upholstery

Durable fabrics are usually used for upholstery: velor, jacquard, tapestry. There are also sofas with leather upholstery: natural or artificial leather, eco-leather, or with anti-vandal fabric (for example: flock), which protects against animal claws, scratches, spilled liquids, etc.

Advantages and disadvantages

Like other upholstered furniture, Eurobook sofas have their advantages and disadvantages.

Pros:

1. When assembled, it does not take up much space.
2. People of any size can comfortably relax and sleep on the sofa.
3. A simple transformation mechanism that can be easily disassembled (unfolded) and “works like a clock.”
4. Under the front part, which slides out, there is a spacious drawer for bed linen.
5. The Eurobook has a wide seating area. It can be expanded using removable pillows. You can sleep on the sofa without folding it out.
6. The sofa can withstand heavy loads.
7. Reliability and long service life.
8. Large selection of models. You can buy a sofa from economy class to premium, with a price to suit every taste and budget.
9. Fairly reasonable price compared to other sofas.

Minuses:

• When using furniture, the legs may press through the floor or leave scratches.
• When the sofa is unfolded, sleeping at the junction of two segments can be uncomfortable.
• The service life of products made from low-quality materials may be much lower than that declared by the manufacturer.

Reasons for the popularity of the mechanism

Today, the Eurobook sofa is found in apartments, hotels and even offices. Such models have not gone out of fashion for several years. They are placed in living rooms, children's rooms, even in bedrooms instead of regular beds, because:

1. The model is compact.
2. Luxury furniture has special protection for the mechanism from wear and distortion caused by the displacement of the roll-out unit.
3. The modern interpretation of the sofa-book unfolds easily; even a child can cope with the task.
4. All products are equipped with a spacious drawer for bedding.
5. The cost is reasonable.

Many models are additionally equipped with cushions and protective covers. Most of them have comfortable armrests. Simple, laconic forms go well with any interior design style. In recent years, a more modern modification has become very popular - the walking Eurobook mechanism (with a seat that does not extend, but seems to step out of its assembled state).

Sofas produced by leading furniture factories guarantee a perfectly flat bed for sleeping, without holes or bumps. This is of great importance for the development of good posture, especially for children and adolescents. If necessary, you can additionally lay an orthopedic mattress.

Compactness

Easy to disassemble

Linen box

Smooth bed

Dimensions

When choosing a Eurobook sofa, as well as when choosing other furniture, you need to take into account a variety of parameters. The main ones include:

• dimensions: maximum width and depth of the sofa, as well as its height at the highest point;
• depth of the seat to the cushions / to the backrest (the seat can be narrow or wide);
• sleeping space dimensions;
• seat height from floor;
• height of armrests, if available.

The most popular sleeping space sizes for Eurobook sofas are: 140x190, 140x200 cm is the generally accepted standard, and a wider option is 160x200 cm.

Sofas can have a variety of parameters, so you can choose the most suitable option for your needs. Below we present average data by size.

Table: Standard sizes of Eurobook sofas

If desired, the sofa can be made to individual sizes.

How to unfold a Eurobook

To unfold the product you need:

1. Pull the seat, which has rolling casters, all the way forward.
2. After this, lower the backrest into the free space in a horizontal position.

Photo: How a Eurobook sofa folds out.
This double sofa folds out just as easily, but in the reverse order: raise the backrest and push in the seat. Ready!

For convenient use, fabric loops or handles are usually attached. In corner-type models, only the long part of the seat needs to be folded out. The short (corner) remains unchanged.

Video: Eurobook mechanism in the sofa

Three-section Eurobooks (triple layout) unfold and fold in a similar way, while the additional section, which is hidden under the seat, unfolds automatically. Or in three folds: we perform two steps according to the instructions and additionally lower the third section (in this case it is the upper part of the seat) manually.

On a note

: Tick-tock (or pantograph) is an improved version of the Eurobook with a similar transformation mechanism. In everyday life it is often called a “walking Eurobook sofa”, “sofa with a walking mechanism” or simply “walking Eurobook”. The pantograph seat does not extend, but makes a movement similar to a step: it smoothly rises forward and, having completed a semicircle, falls to the floor. Thanks to this, the floor does not ripple and the carpet, if present, does not get knocked down.

How to check functionality

When choosing a model you like in a store, you need to ask the seller to show how it works. And then be sure to fold and unfold yourself. It should be easy to do. If there is a feeling that the wheels are clinging, strange sounds, squeaking, clicking sounds are heard, you should refuse the purchase. Also, poor assembly quality is evidenced by the fact that when the halves are unfolded they are not at the same level or a gap forms between them.

Advantages of sofas with a tick-tock mechanism, basic shapes and sizes

However, even with a well-made sofa, the joint is somehow felt. For those who like to sleep in the middle, this can be a problem. The solution is an additional mattress that can be spread on top at night.

You should also pay attention to the legs of the retractable part. It's best if they end with rollers. Then it is a safe choice for any flooring. If there are no rollers, the lower part of the supports should not have sharp edges or irregularities. To avoid scratching the floor, you should slightly lift the bottom of the sofa when disassembling it.

Features of the accordion mechanism for sofas, the main pros and cons

With a wide variety of mechanisms for transforming sofas, Eurobook is very popular. This is the best choice for a childless couple living in a small apartment, an option for a children's room. The model is inexpensive and lasts a very long time.

The transformation mechanism should operate smoothly, without squeaks.

When unfolded, there should be no gap between the halves of the sofa

The supports of the pull-out part should not scratch the surface of the floor covering when unfolding

Customer Reviews

Most buyers speak positively about Eurobook sofas. They note the quality, durability, easy-to-use draw-out mechanism and practicality of materials. In general, buyers consider this option optimal and are satisfied with their choice.

Here is one of the reviews:

“We have a Eurobook - there’s nothing to break or creak, there are 4 hinges, the whole mechanism. A 1-year-old child sleeps like a starfish, the width of the sofa is 1.40 and is very comfortable to sleep in (the price is especially pleasing). When choosing, you need to make sure that the drawers are wide and deep (we have seen narrow and small ones) and 3 retractable wheels for supporting the berth (we have seen 2). When folded, the width of the sleeping place without pillows is 90 cm. And without side bolsters it turned out to be not very convenient - the pillow “moves away”, but we can build a house from the removable ones.”

Negative reviews are usually associated with low-quality products purchased at a minimal price. Having chosen the most budget option for a sofa with a Eurobook mechanism, people are left dissatisfied not with the mechanism itself, but with the materials and quality of its assembly. Therefore, when buying inexpensively, be more careful and check it in advance.

Advantages and design features

Due to the wide variety of transformation mechanisms, not everyone understands what a “Eurobook” is. They are confused with the “Ordinary Book” or “Tango” and other variations. When folded, it is a regular sofa with a straight back. When unfolded there is a double bed. The sleeping surface is not as large as, for example, the Dolphin design, but sufficient for a couple to rest comfortably.

The folding mechanism is simple: the lower part on rollers is pushed forward, freeing up a niche in which the back of the sofa is placed. This results in a smooth surface with a minimally noticeable connection point. This piece of furniture is compact in size, so it is most often chosen for small apartments.

The advantages of a sofa with a Eurobook transformation mechanism are obvious:

1. Simplicity of design. Even a child can handle the unfolding.
2. Compact sizes. This model is the optimal solution for small one-room apartments.
3. Strength, durability. The mechanism is so simple that there is practically nothing to break in it.
4. Smooth surface. The junction of the seat and the backrest is practically not felt, it is comfortable to sleep.
5. Storage boxes. The niche under the seat is quite spacious, suitable for storing bedding or seasonal items.

There is only one main drawback - the seat is wide, so it is not very comfortable to sit on it, pressing against the back of the sofa, which is quite hard on this side when folded. This disadvantage is offset by the presence of large removable pillows, which are equipped with each model with the Eurobook mechanism. Such sofas are distinguished by their budget price and a diverse range of models - from bright options for a child’s room to stylish solutions for the living room.

Characteristics of French folding sofas, pros and cons

Variety of designs and colors

Easy transformation

Strength, reliability of mechanisms

Compact dimensions

Availability of storage boxes

Comfortable sleeping place

How much does a Eurobook sofa cost?

The price for such products can vary from 9,000 to 65,000 rubles or more. It depends on the filling material, frame and upholstery, as well as on the model, the presence of an orthopedic mattress and other additional components.

The Eurobook sofa model can be considered universal, high quality, and easy to use. It optimally combines price, comfort and reliability. The product will fit perfectly into any interior and room, and with a competent approach to the choice of design, it will last for many years.