Most people focus on their own preferences when planning. Therefore, the result does not always turn out as desired. It is worth paying attention not only to the beauty of the interior, but also to its practicality.
If you approach the purchase with all responsibility, then the chosen furniture will delight you for a long time with its quality, appearance and comfort.
Advantages of sofas in the room
A room with a sofa has many advantages. For example, this furniture can be placed even in the smallest rooms. It will become a comfortable sleeping place for guests. Most often there is a special box in which you can store laundry. Thanks to this, space is saved significantly. This sleeping place is comfortable, cozy and spacious. With its help, the space is divided into several zones. You have the opportunity to choose the required rigidity yourself.
An oversized sofa will not fit into a cramped room, and a miniature one will “get lost” in a spacious room.
Additional Information! Furnishing with two sofas is not particularly popular. In many situations, this option is the most comfortable. It is more rational to place two small items than one bulky one.
The selected upholstered furniture should be in harmony with the decor and decoration of the room.
The only drawback of the sofa in the room is that it needs to be folded every morning and unfolded before going to bed. Therefore, they prefer a bed in the bedroom or simply do not touch the furniture after sleep. In the living room, the soft corner is intended for watching movies or gatherings with friends; it is laid out only if the guests decide to stay overnight.
It is recommended to choose a fabric that is resistant to dirt and stress: matting, velor, flock, jacquard, tapestry.
Options for placing a sofa in the room
There are many options for furniture placement. The version that involves designing a room with a sofa in the center of the room is often used. This is due to the fact that it serves as a separating element. Also, this modification is relevant when connecting the living room and kitchen or dining room. Some apartments are built with an open plan. In this case, placing furniture near the wall is not particularly relevant.
The modern upholstered furniture market offers a very large selection of different models.
Note! Both straight and corner sofas are suitable for zoning. One side can be along the wall, the second - across.
It is quite difficult to arrange a room that has a rectangular shape. The task is not only to create a cozy interior, but also to create an imbalance in the room.
Practical type of furniture: due to its compact size it fits in a small living room or studio apartment.
In the middle of the room
It is worth considering the sofa in the middle of the room design solutions:
- Zoning - to separate the kitchen, dining room, and workplace, furniture must be placed “facing” the living room. It can also be located near a wall or closer to the center.
- Visual adjustment of the room - furniture installed in the middle will visually divide it into two parts.
- Creating a classic balance - a compositional center is selected, through which a symmetrical axis is laid, the rest of the furniture is arranged based on this axis.
- Lack of other options - if there are a large number of windows and doorways, placing the sofa as an island option in the middle of the room will be the most optimal.
In a rectangular room
There are several variations that can be used when placing a sofa in a rectangular room:
- Visual division of the room into zones. One part is intended for work, the other for rest. The compositional option is a sofa; it is recommended to place armchairs next to it and cover the floor with a carpet. Zoning is performed in three ways: locally, along, across. To understand how to fence a sofa in a room, photo examples can be found on the Internet.
In our country, it is customary to use a sofa in the living room interior.
- Installing a sofa around the perimeter. This option is not recommended for use. In Khrushchev houses, furniture is often placed along the walls. This arrangement emphasizes the imperfection of the room. It is recommended to install a sofa in the middle of the room and shelves with books against the wall.
Accumulating all the furniture in one place will lead to a loss of overall balance.
- To visually lengthen the room, objects should be arranged asymmetrically. An L-shaped sofa will be an excellent solution. A coffee table and armchairs located diagonally next to each other will bring coziness and comfort to the room.
It must be taken into account that this piece of furniture can decorate a room.
- Empty spaces interfere with harmony. It is recommended to place a cabinet along a short wall that matches the wallpaper.
The choice of color and quality of sofa upholstery is now very diverse.
Design options for a rectangular living room
There are several options for how you can successfully decorate your living room. If it is not only elongated, but also small, then it is worth decorating it in a minimalist style. It is based on using only the most necessary items. Therefore, overloading the space with furniture is not appropriate here. An excellent choice would be a corner sofa, which can be placed against a wide wall, closer to the corner. You can install a glass table in front of it, because glass surfaces allow you to visually expand the room. Opposite you can put a TV or a bookcase.
When choosing decorative designs, give preference to paintings without frames. It would also be appropriate to use large floor lamps. If you want to use curtains, they should be simple and discreet.
In the color scheme, it is better to give preference to neutral and light shades. You can make the flooring and some furniture parts dark. Sofa cushions, carpet, and plants can serve as splashes of color.
If you plan to use the living room as a dining room, then the room must be divided into zones. The dining table should be installed so that it does not restrict movement. It is better if it is closer to the exit. The relaxation corner can be additionally highlighted with a carpet. Upholstered furniture should be positioned perpendicular to the dining table. In this way, you can combine two rooms in one without disturbing the overall harmony of the space.
If the living room is complemented by a fireplace, then it is its main center. All upholstered furniture should be located around it.
Types of sofas
Upholstered furniture has many varieties. It is worth considering each separately so that in the future its choice does not cause difficulties.
This sofa will fit perfectly into a spacious living room.
Corner sofas
They have an L-shaped (occupies one corner of the room) or U-shaped (occupies several corners of the room) shape. They are divided into static (it is impossible to change the angle) and modular. Consists of several basic parts.
The distinctive characteristics of sectional corner sofas are spaciousness and versatility.
Sofa
The seat is characteristically wide, the back and armrests are the same height, the mattress is durable and even. For production, various types of wood, metal parts, and multi-layer plywood are used. The lines are smoother than the sofa, and the seat is much firmer.
The sofa is an elegant and functional piece of furniture.
Ottoman
It can be with or without a backrest; it is used not only for sleeping, but also for sitting. The product has a large drawer designed to store various things and a folding mechanism.
A wide sofa without a back or with pillows instead of a back, less often with two armrests.
Transformers
They can fold out, roll out, and look like a book. Thanks to this, their functionality increases significantly. There are additional drawers for storing bed linen.
A transforming sofa must be very durable and reliable, not only its covering, but also all its components.
How to decide on a place
After you have purchased a new product, you need to evaluate the size of the furniture that is already in the room. If it’s not there yet and the sofa is its first representative, then you should figure out the arrangement so that you don’t have to change everything later. Unnecessary rearrangements not only waste time, but can also damage furniture or flooring in the process.
The most commonly used placement methods are:
- The planned placement of furniture is reflected on paper. For greater convenience, you can make models of products from cardboard.
- Using special programs that can create a model of a room with all the objects located in it. Some apps even let you take virtual walks around the room.
When choosing a place for a sofa, it is worth considering several factors: the size of the product, its model, design features and dimensions of the room. There are three location options:
- Near the wall. This option is used most often and is the most versatile. It can be used in a room of any size and any model can be used for this. It is best to position the product so that the person sitting on the sofa can see people entering the room. But you should not place it opposite the door - this may cause a feeling of discomfort. You should also compare the size of the furniture with the size of the wall so that everything looks organic and appropriate. The sofa can be placed near the window, but it cannot be used while the room is being ventilated.
- In the corner. The best place for a corner sofa will be the corner of the room. But here you need to take into account the size of the room, since in small rooms a corner product located in the corner can take up a lot of space.
- In the center. In the middle of the room, designers recommend using island models that can create an entire recreation area. An excellent option would be a product equipped with additional parts. These can be shelves, cabinets, tables, a stereo system and even a mini bar.
To successfully arrange furniture, you need to pay attention to this matter and take into account every detail.
Choosing a sofa for the interior style
Upholstered furniture has always played an important role in room design. The accent is the sofa.
This product should be selected based on the style of the room.
Modern
Modern upholstered furniture includes corner, modular, round, double or triple models. The frame is usually made of metal or wood, there are orthopedic slats, and the covers are made from natural materials.
The furniture here is functional, arranged comfortably and concisely.
Provence
This model requires the presence of pillows; each detail has an individual approach. Elements can be forged or full-fledged. The color palette used is warm and there is a floral print. The back has a rounded shape, the legs are curved and low.
Soft sofas with floral patterns, quilted bedspreads, and peach shades fit perfectly into the interior.
Classical
Available in several options: double, triple, straight. The filler is padding polyester or polyurethane foam. The colors are plain, neutral tones, floral patterns may be present.
Timeless classics emphasize the owners' love for luxury and sophistication.
What to rely on when choosing?
- Original texture or ornament. This solution would be appropriate only when using neutral shades for other furniture elements.
- Adding the finishing touches. Even small furniture can become the center of decoration if you use brightly colored upholstery wisely. The main thing is that the rest of the interior is neutral, otherwise it will be impossible to make the corner sofas themselves effective in the interior of a small room, photos of which are presented in large numbers on our website.
- A new and unique image can be created using designer sofas in the interior, photos prove this. Such furniture has different shapes and colors, but remains an original solution.
- Classic style. An option that never goes out of style. There are usually no unnecessary details; the design has only strict lines. Bolsters or quilted upholstery help highlight the armrest area. The colors are only neutral. If there is a pattern, it is minimal.
Photos of examples of the interior of a room with a sofa
Photos of examples of placing a sofa indoors can be found on the Internet. For example, if there are two products, they are placed opposite each other, along the wall or side by side. Volumetric furniture will visually reduce the space, so it is optimal for large rooms. Modular is able to divide it into zones. Miniature is suitable for small spaces. They advise you to choose a chair or pouf to go with it.
It is recommended to install with your back to the window opening.
Important! To decide on the model, color and size of the product, you should answer the following questions: what is the intended purpose of the product, how often it will be unfolded, decide on the room where it will be installed, and the style of the room.
The living room in Art Nouveau style combines glossy surfaces and bright lighting.
Manufacturers present a huge range of different sofas. Before purchasing, you should decide on the model, color and shape of the product. Match it to the design of the room.
The dark-colored model will be the undisputed leader in the interior of the room.
