We tell you how to choose a sofa by shape, style, size, upholstery, filler, and folding mechanism.
A sofa is a must-have piece of furniture for a living room. We tell you how to choose it and show photos of the interior.
1. Form
Among the variety of assortment, several common forms of furniture can be distinguished.
Straight
This type of furniture takes up the least space, it’s easy to find a place for it – you can move it to any wall or leave it in the center of the room and start from its location in the arrangement of the rest of the furniture. Double straight sofas are well suited for the kitchen, but triple ones are already more bulky, it is better not to put them in small rooms.
Corner sofa in the living room
A very popular option, largely due to its mobility. Located in the corner of the room, it does not clutter up the space, it always looks organic, despite its impressive size. It is great for a large family that lives in a small apartment. In the unfolded version, the corner sofa turns into a sleeping sofa – in the living room you often need an extra bed. For large spaces, it can serve as a zoning method if placed in the center.
Modular
Modular sofas for the living room are a kind of constructor. Its different parts are folded into one, so it is convenient to make it straight with a pouffe, put it as a corner model, and create an island composition. Manufacturers often offer to purchase different parts to choose from, and this is a definite plus: you can assemble any suitable design for your interior.
Semicircular sofa
It can rarely be found in interiors, because it is not suitable for small spaces: it cannot be attached to the wall, and besides, it rarely unfolds into a bed. But aesthetic qualities allow you to put such a model in a modern interior, hi-tech, minimalism, or oriental style.
2. Size
The appropriate size is determined by the location of the sofa in the living room and the size of the room.
- For small spaces, it is better to choose a straight or corner model – the corner model can be placed compactly if attached to a corner. In addition, up to 3 people can easily fit on it and it will solve the problem of lack of seating space and guests.
- For spacious rooms from 20 sq. m, you can choose modular upholstered furniture – the components can be moved and create comfortable designs.
Before buying furniture, make a selection of your favorite products and study their sizes. Draw a schematic plan of the room with the existing furniture and see how conveniently a particular product fits with its actual dimensions.
3. Sofa style in the living room
Chesterfield
It can be recognized by the swirling armrests, which are usually equal in height to the back, but today manufacturers allow themselves some deviations. “Chesterfield” will look interesting in the loft style, and will also fit perfectly into the classics, shabby chic, or eclecticism. Can decorate a modern classic and a room with an art deco aesthetic.
Mid-century
The model takes its name from a similar interior style that appeared in the 1950s. It has a rectangular shape and thin legs. It will successfully fit into the style of the same name, as well as modern, modern classics, eclecticism, if you choose the right upholstery color, and Scandinavian aesthetics if you choose a plain upholstery from a simple fabric.
Bridgewater
It can be recognized by its low bolstered or rounded armrests, most often with removable back and seat cushions.
“Bridgewater” will successfully fit into a classic interior, an English room, art deco, as well as modern classics. A great sofa for a country-style living room design, if the model has textile floral or checkered upholstery.
Sleeper
The sleeper is most often devoid of armrests and ideally unfolds into a bed. The most popular models can be found in the IKEA catalog.
It will perfectly fit into a modern interior, minimalism, perhaps even in high-tech, if the upholstery is plain.
Tuxedo
It features a straight back and armrests at the same level, and short straight wooden legs. Any upholstery: fabric or leather.
“Tuxedo” will successfully fit into a minimalist room, loft, Scandinavian and modern American style.
Cabriole
The cabriole has curved legs and can be used in classic, art deco, or eclectic interiors.
Camelback
“Camelback” got its name from the curved back, similar to the hump of a camel, it will look good in rooms with a classic interior, in modern classics, European interiors, or art deco.
Lawson
Its armrests are always lower than the back and wider. With its minimalist design, Lawson will look good in the eponymous style, as well as fit into a European, Scandinavian-style living room or loft space.
4. Upholstery
Natural fabrics in the composition lead to an increase in the cost of furniture. Budget category: matting, micro velour, microfiber, thermo jacquard. Middle price segment, flock, jacquard, and velour. In the premium segment: velvet, tapestry. Also popular fabrics for upholstery: are leather or eco-leather, chenille, and Scotchguard.
5. Filler
The filler determines the elasticity of the furniture and its durability, it is also an important parameter when choosing a living room sofa with a berth, as it determines whether the sleep will be comfortable. Too soft models are rarely good, it is harder to get up from them, soft fillers include synthetic synthepon, foam rubber, and latex. More durable – spring models.
6. Folding mechanism
- Book – when the seat rises and falls instead of the back.
- Eurobook – the seat slides out, and the back goes down.
- Rolled-out mechanism – the lower module slides out on wheels, and the backrests in its place.
- An accordion is such a mechanism, often with an additional module behind the back, which unfolds like an accordion.
- Dolphin – more common in corner models, when the internal module extends and seems to emerge, turning into a bed.
- Click-clack – side panels are laid out here.
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