Choosing a sofa bed: tips for the buyer

A quick reminder for the buyer

• Folding sofas can be modified to form a single, one and a half or double bed.
• Details. The list of structural elements includes a frame, base, seat, backrest, sidewalls, armrests, legs. But manufacturers often discard a number of details.
• Frame and base are made of chipboard (low-budget models), fiberboard, multilayer plywood, pine, birch and metal (middle-price products), hard wood and metal (expensive sofas).
• Filler. The padding provides the softness and elasticity of the seat and backrest. In inexpensive models, polyurethane foam sheet (foam rubber) is used. But, despite the padding made of batting or padding polyester, it quickly loses its shape. The stuffing of a more expensive sofa looks like this: at the bottom – a mesh of rubber-fabric belts, in the middle – polyurethane foam or foam rubber (artificial latex), at the top – synthetic felt. The most difficult filling is for expensive products. Fillers (natural or artificial latex, polyurethane foam) are placed on spring blocks, lattice or slats (battens), and the “cake” is completed with a layer of artificial or natural felt.
• Upholstery. The choice of upholstery is significantly influenced by our financial capabilities. The most available fabric. Sometimes manufacturers offer more than eight price categories of such upholstery. The more natural fibers in the fabric, the more difficult its production, the higher the wear resistance, the more expensive it is. A similar classification applies to more expensive leather. Manufacturing and manufacturer are important here.

Next: transformation mechanisms

• Eurobook
• “French clamshell”
• “Roll-out”
• Click Gag

The transformation scheme with the largest number of names. So, manufacturers of upholstered furniture use “Alternative”, “Pantograph”, “Takhta”, “Eurosofa”. Of course, the mechanism itself is the same.

Pros: It is considered reliable and allows you to provide a storage box for bedding in the sofa. Other advantages of this scheme are ease of folding and a high berth. An improvised bed turns out to be even and quite comfortable, the process of unfolding and folding is not too tiring, and the decorative back cushions, which are usually provided by the model, due to their modest size, it is easy to find a place for overnight storage.

Cons: As for the cons, they are quite predictable. Turning into a bed, the piece of furniture “turns” forward, which forces us to first free up space in front of it. In addition, at the beginning of the transformation, we push the seat towards ourselves, and therefore we have every chance of damaging the floor covering.

• The frame of sofa 049 with element 032 (Papillon, Russia) is made of wood and plywood. Fabric is used for upholstery. With dimensions (W × D × H) of the product 204 × 93 × 83 cm, the berth is 200 × 142 cm. From 22 900 rub.
• The base of the San Marino sofa (Möbel & Zeit, Russia) is made of hardwood. The fabric and leather are selected for the upholstery. Dimensions (W × D × H) of the model: 210 × 103 × 90 cm.The size of the berth is 210 × 160 cm.From 57 300 rub.

• For the manufacture of the frame of the sofa “Douglas” (“Allegro-Classic”, Russia) used coniferous wood and plywood. The fabric is used as upholstery. With dimensions (W × D × H) 201 × 95 × 91 cm, the product folds out into a “bed” 201 × 145 cm. From 40 260 rub.
• The frame of the sofa “Arman” (“Workshops of Comfort”, Russia) is made of coniferous and hardwood. Fabric is used for upholstery. With dimensions (W × D × H) of the product 232 × 90 × 97 cm, the size of the berth turns out to be 195 × 140 cm. 37 000 rub.

Transformation scheme, also known as Mixotoile and Mixotoil. It is considered the most suitable when a sleeping place is required for late guests.

Pros: The fact is that the “French folding bed” does not affect the shape of the product, which means that on sale you can find a sofa equipped with it that will fit into any living room. And, importantly, he will stand close to the wall.

Cons: But the unfolding-folding process is tedious. And not even because you first need to remove and place somewhere – until the morning – the seat cushions. You will have to “take the weight” by making the initial jerk up and on yourself, and this requires serious physical effort. In addition, the berth folds forward, taking up too much space.

However, the manufacturers of the mechanism do not see anything reprehensible in the fact that such a model should be used as a main bed by a person whose weight does not exceed 75 kg. Having considered their proposal, we assume the location of the sofa in the room where the male adolescent lives, and the furniture is arranged so that the center of the room is free.

• The base of the Tarello sofa (Pushe, Russia) is made of wood and plywood. Upholstered in fabric and leather. Dimensions (W × D × H) of the product 291 × 106 × 93 cm, sleeping place – 233 × 130 cm. From 47 200 rub.
• The frame of the Vreta sofa (IKEA, Sweden) is made of chipboard, fiberboard, plywood and coniferous wood. Leather is used for the upholstery of the product. With dimensions (W × D × H) of the product 211 × 95 × 88 cm, the sleeping place is 195 × 133 cm. 40 000 rub.

• The base of the Plaza (Relotti) model is made of hardwood. Fabric, leather and their combination are used as upholstery. The dimensions of the sofa (W × D × H) are 245 × 100 × 80 cm, the berth – 188 × 160 cm. From 125 000 rub.
• The frame of the sofa “Adriatica” (“Allegro-Classic”) is made of coniferous wood, plywood. Upholstered in fabric and leather. Dimensions (W × D × H) of the product 158 ​​× 100 × 92 cm, sleeping place – 186 × 85 cm. From 47 220 rub.

This scheme may have slight differences, but the sequence of actions remains unchanged – the berth rolls forward.

Pros: Simple and one of the most reliable transformation mechanisms. The mechanism has no particular effect on the shape of the product, therefore, sofas are on sale in both classic and quite modern outlines. Another plus is that any of them can be installed with their backs directly to the wall.

Cons: But every barrel of honey has a fly in the ointment. As the seat extends, or rather extends forward, there is a risk of damage to the floor covering. In addition, you first have to free up space in front of the sofa. As for the small height of the berth, this is a matter of taste. Some sleep better on a dais, others prefer a low bed. In general, the situation looks rather optimistic. There are no weight restrictions for people using a sofa bed, and representatives of the fair half of humanity will also cope with the folding-folding process.

• The basis of the Sidney sofa (Möbel & Zeit) is hardwood, the upholstery is fabric, leather. Dimensions (W × D × H) model 281 × 103 × 90 cm, “bed” – 195 × 152 cm. From 57 300 rub.
• The frame of sofa 081 with element B22C (Papillon) is made of wood. Fabric and leather are used for upholstery. Dimensions (W × D × H) sofa 167 × 91 × 92 cm, “bed” -200 × 120 cm. From 35 100 rub.

• For the frame of the “Gloria” sofa (“Dobry Style”, Russia), wood and plywood were used. The upholstery is fabric, leather and a combination of both. Dimensions (W × D × H) sofa 204 × 100 × 84 cm, “bed” – 190 × 150 cm. From 39 600 rub.
• The basis of the “Albany” sofa (Forma, Russia) is plywood, beams, fiberboard, upholstery – fabric, leather. Dimensions (W × D × H) sofa 208 × 113 × 96 cm, “bed” – 206 × 140 cm. 100 800 rub.

The transformation mechanism, formerly known as the “Book”, but has since undergone a number of changes.

Pros: Among the acquisitions are adjustable, or raster, armrests (more often) and the same adjustable side backrest elements (less often). In the list of innovations – an intermediate position – “reclining”, “half sitting” or “relax”. It is not meant for sleeping, but for resting.

Also, the “Click-gag” scheme has several more advantages. A sofa equipped with such a mechanism is often equipped with a removable cover that can be washed or dry-cleaned, so nothing prevents us from choosing a light upholstery. There is usually a built-in bedding box under the seat. The sleeping place turns out to be high and level, and it doesn’t “eat up” too much space.

Cons: However, the sofa equipped with the “Click-Klyak” transformation mechanism also has drawbacks. So, in the evening, before going to bed, we must first move the piece of furniture away from the wall and only then spread it out. In the morning, the actions are repeated, but in the reverse order: we fold the mechanism, move the sofa.

• For the manufacture of the frame of the sofa “Barcelona” (“Kind Style”) used metal. The fabric is used as upholstery. With dimensions (W × D × H) 228 × 103 × 100 cm, the product folds out into a “bed”. 196 × 130 cm. From 25 600 rub.
• The frame of the Nomade sofa (Calligaris, Italy) is made of metal. Upholstered in fabric and leather. With dimensions (W × D × H) of the product 205 × 100 × 70 cm, the berth is 200 × 125 cm. New.

• The frame of sofa 069 with element B32 (Papillon) is made of metal. The fabric is used for the upholstery of the model. With dimensions (W × D × H) of the product 217 × 92 × 75 cm, the sleeping place is 215 × 85 cm. From 35 000 rub.
• The base of the Versa model (BoConcept, Denmark) is made of metal. Upholstered in fabric and leather. Dimensions (W × D × H) of the model 195 × 98 × 89 cm, berth – 195 × 125 cm. From 64 000 rub.

• For the manufacture of the frame of the sofa “Sentens” (Albert & Shtein, Russia), plywood, beams and fiberboard were used. The fabric is used as upholstery. With dimensions (W × D × H) 250 × 104 × 78 cm, the product folds out into a “bed” measuring 250 × 117 cm. From 72 200 rub.
• The base of the sofa “Spy-Guy II” (Forma) is made of plywood and chipboard. The fabric is selected as the upholstery. Dimensions (W × D × H) of the model are 195 × 102 × 105 cm.The sofa folds out into a sleeping place measuring 160 × 145 cm.From 105 600 rub.

• The frame of the sofa “Exarbi” (IKEA) is made of metal. The removable cover is made of fabric. With dimensions (W × D × H) of the product 185 × 85 × 83 cm, the sleeping place is 185 × 120 cm. 5300 rubles.