Practical or beautiful? We are talking about sofas in light upholstery and consider different aspects of choosing and using them in the interior.
Many people only dream about it but do not dare to buy it. It attracts with its elegance, but it frightens away with its impracticality. White leather sofa, velvety or plush? Current trends and ways to fit it into the interior of the house will be discussed in the article. And show photos of modern models.
White sofa: pros and cons
Weightless and spectacular white furniture attracts the eye but confuses with a tendency to pollution. Is it worth it or not to buy such a sofa? Let’s talk about the features, advantages, and disadvantages of such a solution.
Pros
- Versatility. White is one of the achromats. This means that it is easily combined with any other colors and shades. A variety of models and design solutions will fit such furniture into any interior.
- Leaves air in the room. Such an item does not visually overload the space and does not make it heavier. This is especially true for small rooms. Even a massive white construction will seem light enough.
Cons
- The main drawback, of course, is how fast it gets dirty. On a white textile, any spot seems noticeable.
- Care. This argument is directly related to the previous one. Light furniture requires more frequent cleaning. Moreover, you need to clean it with special means so as not to aggravate the problem.
Upholstery material and care instructions
Properly selected fabric can remove many complaints about white furniture. Today there are materials that endure mechanical stress and are easy to clean.
- Velours. Soft, velvety fabric. It is wear-resistant, but stains are quite difficult to remove from such a material.
- Flock. Wear-resistant, durable, and waterproof. But it attracts dust and electrifies.
- Gunny. Durable, strong fabric. But it can suffer from the claws of animals.
- Jacquard. Patterned, thick fabric with a printed pattern. Doesn’t like wet cleaning. It has a fairly high price.
- Leather or eco-leather. Such fabric looks respectable. The white leather sofa is easy to wash and clean. But the material scratches easily.
Varieties in form
Straight
The classic and most versatile option. For such a piece of furniture, you can find a place in a room of any shape and size. There are both in a full-fledged format – 3-4 seats and in mini size – for 2 seats. The latter will be a good solution for small studio apartments.
Corner Sofa
This is usually a more massive model. But with its help, you can maximize the use of space. For example, use the corner of the room, and use such furniture for zoning.
Round shape
The trend of the last few seasons is furniture with rounded edges and a streamlined shape. This is not just a sofa, but a central piece of furniture. Its task is to attract attention, to be the culminating point of the interior.
Modular
Furniture that consists of several separate modules. They can be rearranged as needed. As a rule, these are rather large structures suitable for spacious rooms.
Unfolding mechanisms
Dolphin, accordion, euro book – we will tell you more about the modern transformation mechanisms that manufacturers are now installing.
- Book and Eurobook. A well-known model. The seat rises until it clicks, the back goes down, and then the seat goes down. The euro book works even easier: the seat is pushed forward, and an opening is formed where the back rests.
- Pantograph. Something like a Eurobook. But the seat does not move forward, but rises slightly, and then it seems to take a step forward and stand on its legs.
- Accordion. The back consists of several parts. When the sofa is assembled, it is in the folded position. To unfold, you need to pull the seat towards you, followed by the backrest.
- Dolphin. This mechanism works like this: the seat is pushed forward, an opening is formed, and an additional pillow is taken out of it for a special loop. She becomes a bed.
- Cot. There are three types: English, French, and Italian. The differences between them are not too significant, and the principle of operation is the same. The folding bed folded several times hides inside. To get it, you need to remove the decorative pillows, unfold the bed and lower it on its legs.
With legs or without?
Which model to choose: with open, high legs or with hidden supports?
In recent seasons, furniture with legs has become especially popular. There are several reasons for this:
- It looks lighter and leaves a feeling of free space in the room.
- It is easier to clean under such furniture, it is not necessary to move it from place to place.
However, this does not mean that models with hidden legs cannot be considered. They look good in respectable classic, neoclassical interiors, and look appropriate in spacious rooms, as well as in minimalist spaces. But for small and compact sofas with thin supports are better suited.
Color combinations
We have already said that white is an achromat, which is in harmony with any colors and shades. However, there are color schemes that are especially relevant now. Let’s talk about them. What wall paint or wallpaper to choose for a white sofa? How to combine it with colored decor?
With dark
Timeless classic. A white sofa in the interior will look harmonious in combination with a dark floor, walls, or small contrasting black elements. For example, a thin floor lamp, decor items, wall lamps, panels, or textiles. Dark details in the latter case will add volume and texture to the space.
With hints of wood
A very natural combination that will support the current desire for environmental friendliness of space.
Depending on the shade of wood, such a tandem can create a very light, airy effect or work in bright contrast. Wooden elements are used in the decoration of walls, and floors, or choose a coffee table, drawer, shelves, or cabinets made of wood. Also, fragments of the sofa itself are made of wood.
With complex, “dusty” and pastel colors
This is a solution for those who want to add color but are not ready for too much contrast.
You can take a closer look at the complex shades of blue: cornflower blue, gray-blue, cobalt, bluish, steel, denim, and others. The green palette also deserves attention: olive, pistachio, reed, jade, wormwood, and coniferous shades.
And, of course, any pastel colors look very gentle in combination with white. They can paint the wall, which will act as a backdrop for furniture. Or introduce them in the form of decorative textiles.
With metals
If you want to add shine, use metal parts.
Gold, silver, brass, bronze – in combination with white, any of these metals will look luxurious. The main thing is to introduce metals in doses, in the form of small fragments and elements: a thin floor lamp, the base of a coffee table, and a table lamp.
With bright colors
Contrasting combinations of white with shades of red, purple, yellow and orange, bright options for blue and green look good.
Contrasting elements should not occupy a large volume. These are small bright spots on a general neutral background.
Solutions for different styles
Scandinavian style
For such interiors, as a rule, they choose compact, “light” models with legs of a predominantly simple shape with laconic practical upholstery made of natural fabrics or their imitation. Often combine textile and wooden elements.
Minimalism
Both traditional models with right angles and rounded shapes will be appropriate here.
No additional decor, just clean lines, and plain upholstery. A piece of furniture can be either on simple open legs or have hidden supports. Both compact models and more massive ones, including modular ones, are appropriate.
Classic and neoclassic
A modern reading of the classics provides ample opportunities for choice.
It can be luxurious, upholstered in jacquard or velour, decorated with a carriage tie, or a sofa with voluminous white armrests. Or rather simple, discreet, without unnecessary decor.
Eco-friendly interiors
Modern eco-styles reflect not only the desire to get closer to nature but also to take care of it.
This means the use of natural materials, conscious consumption, a second life for things and pieces of furniture, and the maximum rejection of everything that pollutes the environment. Therefore, a product in this design may well be vintage. If it is new, then it must be made from natural materials, including upholstery. As for the shapes: often such spaces include furniture with rounded, streamlined shapes, reminiscent of stones or boulders.
Solutions for different rooms
Sofas are placed not only in the living room but still this is the main room. Let’s consider everything.
- White sofa in the interior of the living room. As a rule, here it is one of the central elements of the situation. Therefore, you can use a three-dimensional island-type structure, that is, place it in the center of the room, or an attached one, which is placed along one of the walls. If there are several functional points in the living room, upholstered furniture can be used for zoning.
- In the kitchen. Here, as a rule, there is much less free space. Therefore, first of all, you need to decide on the size of the furniture. A 1.5-2-seat design will suffice. It is worth paying attention to the height. After all, the sofa here usually replaces the chairs, which means that it should be comfortable to sit at the table on it. The placement option is often attached, close to the wall.
- In the bedroom. Here, this piece of furniture plays a secondary role. It can be useful, for example, for reading before bedtime. A compact design will suffice. She should not “argue” with the dominant – the bed.
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