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When purchasing, you need to obtain information about the permissible load on the mechanism. These data are indicated in the model description, otherwise check with the seller. Ask what is the maximum weight the sofa you like can withstand. In addition, it matters whether the furniture will be used daily or is a guest option. Important characteristics when choosing a durable sofa are a strong frame, stable, non-wobbly legs and a reliable transformation mechanism.
Choosing a mechanism for transforming upholstered furniture
- The roll-out mechanism is considered one of the most reliable and durable. It is designed for numerous transformations and is suitable for everyday use. It is easy to unfold and put away. There is a special belt loop hidden under the seat; by pulling it, you will force the front part to move forward and the back to take its place. Models equipped with this mechanism usually have a spacious and flat sleeping surface. When folded, they take up little space. This sofa can be installed close to the wall.
- “Tick-tock” is an improved and modernized “Eurobook”. The sofa mechanism extends the seat and reclines the backrest. An improvement on the previous mechanism consists of mechanically lifting the seat above the floor as a result of transforming the sofa.
- “Click-clack” - sofas with this transformation mechanism are distinguished by the absence of cracks and depressions in the sleeping area. In addition, they are more comfortable due to the possibility of choosing positions: “lying”, “half-sitting” or “sitting”.
- It may be worth considering the option of a corner sofa - the mechanism of such furniture is little involved, and since this part is one of the most vulnerable, a static sofa is more durable.
Spring blocks and heavy weight
For a heavy person, the correct choice of spring blocks is also important. In this case, “Bonnel” is recommended - in these blocks the radius of support of the spring coil is consistently reduced. As a result, the spring is easily compressed at the beginning of the load, and becomes tighter as the load increases. If you weigh more than 110 kg, you should carefully consider this option. Consider the disadvantage of this type of springs - they are interconnected. As a result, when you press on one spring, you also affect the others. Therefore, this type of spring blocks does not adapt well to the shape of the human body. An independent bloc does not have these shortcomings. But it is not suitable if the load on the furniture is above 110 kg.
How soft should your sofa be?
For a sleeping place you need to choose a harder surface. The high density of polyurethane foam makes the surface of the sleeping area more elastic, which means it can withstand more weight. Compared to the spring design, PPU provides a more rigid surface.
As for durability, both options are encouraging. High-quality polyurethane foam is designed for a long service life. Spring units are also quite durable if they are relatively expensive. The flooring of a good sofa should last at least 5 years. Its durability is affected by the quality of materials and operating conditions.
And finally, pay attention to the fittings - a reliable sofa should have metal fasteners, plugs, supports, springs and buttons. Avoid plastic parts.
Best regards, Galina.
There are sofas in every home. Some use them as additional seating when guests gather, others buy sofas so that they have something to relax and sleep on. Therefore, in addition to appearance, it is necessary to determine in advance their type of construction, dimensions, and materials of manufacture.
Among the huge selection of sofas, the most popular and widespread are folding models - books. They are distinguished by functionality, aesthetics, ease of use and high technical characteristics.
How much does a sofa weigh on average?
An approximate estimate of the weight of your favorite furniture will help you avoid such situations. There is no universal calculation formula, but by looking closely at the sofa you can get your bearings with an accuracy of up to a couple of kilograms. It is enough to pay attention to the following parameters:
- dimensions;
- frame material;
- upholstery;
- mattress design.
Based on the listed features, it is already possible to make a rough estimate.
Book
A classic sofa of this design is distinguished by spacious drawers, high build quality and decent weight, which ranges from 75-110 kg.
A larger number is typical for three-seat furniture upholstered in heavy material, the frame of which is made of solid wood. Modern mattresses are relatively light, but if we are talking about the old “spring”, then the lion’s share of the total mass falls on it.
The book can weigh less due to the use of lighter materials. A frame made of pine or chipboard, minimal structural reinforcement and a foam mattress on a fiberboard backing are not especially durable, but the weight of such products can even fall below the 75 kg bar.
Angular
The corner sofa has a more complex frame and, therefore, a decent weight of 100-160 kg.
As with a book, the higher quality the materials, the heavier the furniture. The heaviest structures are those with a built-in transformation mechanism. The easiest options are kitchen ones, unable to be transformed, made from cheap materials.
Ottoman
A small, cozy sofa without unnecessary problems. The ottoman weighs about 40-50 kg. And if the movers try to convince you that this is not true, just turn the sofa on its side and show its design. Well, 4 legs, 4 load-bearing bars and several reinforcing bars cannot pull any more. Even in combination with fiberboard sheets, upholstery and foam rubber.
Corner sofa BOSS XL velor Alkantara chocolate
Corner sofa BOSS XL - a sofa with a lifting ottoman and Eurobook mechanism.
The BOSS sofa, thought out to the smallest detail, combines a functional armrest, soft fabrics, a reliable frame, high-quality mattress filling and quick assembly in 1 minute without tools - feel the comfort at home!
Easy transformation into three positions will create the most comfortable rest for you, and the improved anatomical base in the sofa will ensure you a healthy sleep. The back protects against contact with the wall while sleeping.
Universal angle - the position of the angle is determined by the client during assembly.
Characteristics
Sleeping place (WxD)
plywood, wood boards
PPU, independent springs
Material advantages
- Duplicate backing ensures long service life
- Imitates luxury leather
- Tactilely pleasant, soft pile
- High abrasion resistance - 35,000 cycles
- Features high density
- Breathable material
Corner sofa BOSS XL - a sofa with a lifting ottoman and Eurobook mechanism.
The BOSS sofa, thought out to the smallest detail, combines a functional armrest, soft fabrics, a reliable frame, high-quality mattress filling and quick assembly in 1 minute without tools - feel the comfort at home!
Easy transformation into three positions will create the most comfortable rest for you, and the improved anatomical base in the sofa will ensure you a healthy sleep. The back protects against contact with the wall while sleeping.
Universal angle - the position of the angle is determined by the client during assembly.
Material advantages
- Duplicate backing ensures long service life
- Imitates luxury leather
- Tactilely pleasant, soft pile
- High abrasion resistance - 35,000 cycles
- Features high density
- Breathable material
Women's clothing
| Category | Product | Approximate weight |
| Blouses with lace/Chiffon blouses | Chiffon blouse with sleeves | |
| Chiffon sleeveless blouse | ||
| Cotton blouse |
| Leggings |
| Shorts |
| Mini Shorts |
| Pants (cotton, synthetic) |
| Capris (cotton, denim) |
| Capri (synthetic) |
| 0.2 |
| 0.3 |
| 0.25 |
| 0.7 |
| 0.55 |
| 0.35 |
| Knee-length coat (wool) |
| Vest (synthetic) |
| Fur vest |
| Short sleeve top (cotton) |
| Mike |
| Knee-length dress with long sleeves (synthetic) |
| Long sleeve knee-length dress (wool) |
| Knee-length dress with short sleeves (chiffon) |
| Knee-length dress with short sleeves (cotton) |
| Knee-length dress with short sleeves (synthetic) |
| Knee-length dress with short sleeves (wool) |
| Sleeveless dress (cotton) |
| Sleeveless dress (chiffon) |
| Ankle-length sundress (chiffon) |
| Ankle-length sundress (cotton) |
| Ankle-length sundress (silk) |
| 0.35 |
| 0.65 |
| 0.35 |
| 0.35 |
| 0.3 |
| 0.55 |
| 0.4 |
| 0.35 |
| 0.4 |
| 0.35 |
| 0.4 |
| Short sleeve shirt (cotton) |
| Sleeveless shirt (cotton) |
Kinds
Book sofas have several popular configuration options. They can be classified according to the type of design, content, and the presence of additional elements. All options are worth considering in more detail.
With and without armrests
Models with armrests are considered classic. The side elements act as supports, providing comfort during sleep and rest. These sofa models are chosen for small children, in the living room or guest room. The armrests can be completely hard or supplemented with soft upholstery. Sometimes they can transform by changing the angle of inclination - this universal option is called click-clack.
The armrests used in the design of the sofa can be made of wood. This support has high strength, hardness, can withstand significant loads, and is easy to clean. The wide base can act as a shelf for a laptop, a tray of tea or a favorite book.
Book sofas without armrests are considered a more modern design option. They are more compact than classic ones and are easier to place in limited spaces. Such models of upholstered furniture look stylish, have good ergonomics, and allow you to install other interior items close to the sofa: a cabinet, a coffee table, a pouf.
With linen box and without storage system
The design of the sofa-book provides opportunities for placing bedding and other useful things at its base. The linen box inside can be in 1 or several copies, sometimes it is divided into sections and blocks inside. In most cases, it can only be accessed when the seat is raised.
With different types of filling
There are 3 main categories of fillers used in the construction of book sofas.
- Spring (dependent). This can be a classic “Bonnel” block or a “snake” block, in which all the elements are connected to each other. This base is quite elastic and dense, providing the sofa with a long service life. Orthopedic properties are low.
- Springless. They have an elastic filler made of polyurethane foam or latex and provide a very high density. The absence of springs allows these sofas to be used in children's rooms. The only drawback of a springless base is the gradual deformation of the material under load.
- With independent spring block. Orthopedic structures of this type evenly distribute the load over the surface. The base is well suited for use by people suffering from back pain. Such sofas are more expensive, but are the most comfortable while sleeping.
Straight
A classic sofa book usually has exactly this configuration. The direct arrangement allows for ease of use of the piece of furniture in both folded and transformed positions. It is worth considering that this particular format is suitable for small spaces. In a spacious room, straight book sofas are arranged in pairs - symmetrically, creating original interior compositions.
Angular
This type of sofa has an additional side module that resembles a couch. Only the main part remains foldable. Book sofas with a corner design are distinguished by their design; they are often used for zoning rooms. Furniture of this type can also be placed along the wall, increasing the number of available seats and without cluttering the space.
What does it affect?
A piece of furniture on which a person constantly sits or lies affects the quality of his life. Both health and comfort depend on this. That is why it is important to choose a standard height option that will be orthopedic optimal. At least if you plan to use such furniture often.
Parameters of the back of the sofa from the floor
Health and height
The ergonomics of a sitting posture is what determines life expectancy for a person now. If the distance from the floor to the sofa seat is lower or higher than the standard, blood flow is disrupted. Somewhere there is compression of arteries and veins.
As a result, the supply of blood and oxygen to all organs deteriorates.
This leads to the following:
- Deterioration of vision and hearing.
- Deterioration of the heart and blood vessels.
- To the occurrence of problems with the musculoskeletal system.
Armrests and backrest
Also, an ill-chosen sofa indirectly affects the entire body. Over time, both health and psychological state worsen. And many do not understand why this happens. Of course, this furniture itself does not cause depression, but it can easily end up becoming one of its causes.
Comfort and height
Unfortunately, the most convenient height from the floor option is unlikely to be good for health. Most people prefer soft and relatively low furniture. And the optimal options are medium hardness, which creates a right angle at the knees due to the height standard. Harder pieces of furniture will cause too much psychological discomfort, and this is also not good.
Corner sofa
Over time, a person will get used to it. Thanks to the right angle in the knees, blood circulation will be extremely fast and easy. But even in this case, it is important to get up and move sometimes, otherwise there will still be stagnation of blood. It is better to initially choose furniture of the correct height, which will help maintain health in the future.
The design and principle of operation of the sofa folding mechanism Book
The sofa with a book mechanism is designed as simply as possible. The design is based on a lever and a plate. The elements are assembled for fixation on both components of the sofa. The lever design determines the type of sofa.
There are 3 types:
- version with flat cheeks - without shelf. The design provides lower seat support;
- mechanism with a shelf - here an additional corner appears to support the seat, but the folding mechanism still provides only 2 positions;
- “Click-clack”: the design of the levers involves 3 fastenings, which is an additional bonus.
All types of fasteners are very easy to repair and replace.
The sofa is designed like this: the seat rises to a horizontal position. Press the seat down until you hear a characteristic click; this blocks the locking mechanism. The seat also lowers to a horizontal position. A horizontal backrest takes up space, so the sofa cannot be placed next to a wall or must be moved back before unfolding. This is a design flaw.
Furniture is folded in the same way. Raise the seat again until you hear a click, and then lower the seat to its normal position. In this case, the back should rise and take a vertical position.
Based on the number of positions, there are 2 types:
- regular book - occupy only 2 positions;
- "Click-gag" is an improved version. Accepts 3 positions: in addition to “sitting” and “lying” there is a “half-sitting” position.
The advantage of any option is a spacious drawer for linen. Not only bedding is stored here, but also blankets, pillows and a duvet.
The folding mechanism is very simple and reliable. Malfunctions are rare and can be easily fixed manually.
The guide bar rivets break more often. The bolts holding the lever and plate together wear out or break. In this case, a gap appears, due to which the mechanism begins to malfunction and the design becomes more complicated. The rivet is drilled out and replaced with a new one or simply replaced with a bolt and nut of the appropriate size.
Another disadvantage of the device is the lever. When too much pressure is applied, it bends, making transformation impossible or difficult. This happens if the fittings are installed too loosely and do not correspond to the weight of the sofa and the intended load. The same breakdown is possible with too sudden movements when folding and unfolding the sofa.
To extend the “life” of the sofa, it is recommended to periodically lubricate the transformation mechanism with machine oil and clean it of accumulated dust and dirt.
Purpose and features of care
The manufacturer Askona offers to buy an anatomical sofa in any style you are interested in. Surfaces with spring mattresses support the spine well, relieve tension from the back and muscles, and promote sound and healthy sleep. Anatomical spring mattresses are also suitable for people with injuries or diseases of the musculoskeletal system.
The sale in the Askona online store will allow you to choose an inexpensive, beautiful and comfortable model that:
- Provides comfortable daily sleep.
- Supports the body in the most favorable position for rest.
- Promotes optimal body ventilation due to special fillers.
- Relieves tension from back muscles
- Gives a pleasant massage effect and ensures complete relaxation.
Anatomical sofa beds for daily sleep are durable: this applies to both appearance and properties. Caring for them is easy: just wipe the dust regularly with a dry sponge. Removal of difficult stains and dirt is carried out taking into account the upholstery fabric. Typically a gentle cleaning solution is used.
Design
The external design of a book sofa today is no less important than its contents. For modern minimalist interiors, it is customary to select stylish and laconic gray, white, beige models in textured fabric upholstery. The same range, but in leather, will fit into the classic style and decorate an office or living room.
For the bedroom, it is better to choose models with soft upholstery made of flock, chenille, or velor.
Modern classics allow the use of only monochromatic colors in achromatic (gray, white, black) colors or calm pastel colors. It is worth adding brightness or geometric patterns, “newspaper” prints and the result will be avant-garde. Interest in bright sofas - canary yellow or mustard, grass green - came from Scandinavia. Scarlet in a white or black interior is a reference to Japanese style.
Such a piece of upholstered furniture itself becomes an art object in the interior.
Beige-coffee tones are typical for country and eco style. They harmoniously combine with furnishings made of natural wood, timber or logs for wall cladding. IN loft It is customary to buy a bright sofa in a matting or linen cover; it can be raspberry, turquoise, acid green or piercing lemon.
Purple and pink tones are characteristic of the romantic style . The purple sofa looks good in the Provence aesthetic. You should be careful with prints in decoration. Tacky flowers or geometric elements require a calm background. It should be taken into account that after renovation it often turns out that such a sofa no longer fits into the interior design - it has to be changed or reupholstered.
Children's clothing and shoes
| Category | Product | Approximate weight |
| Children's trousers | Trousers | |
| Jeans | ||
| Shorts | ||
| Breeches |
| Skirt (synthetic) |
| Skirt (cotton) |
| Dress (cotton) |
| Dress (wool) |
| Sundress (cotton) |
| Baby vest |
| Overalls (cotton) |
| Overalls (down jacket) |
| Overalls (down jacket) |
| Boots (insulated) |
| Shoes |
| Rubber boots) |
| Boots |
Dimensions
The size of the kitchen sofa is selected to accommodate up to several people sitting on it. If there are more guests, the rest will use stools or upholstered chairs. Typical sizes of sofas are from 110 to 180 cm, if the kitchen is small. To free up additional space, the backrests are not attached to the seats, but are placed close to the wall. If the standard sizes in furniture stores do not suit you, then order an individual sofa.
The design of the kitchen corner sofa is such that its corner part, on average, occupies no more than one square meter. Its angular back contains something like a shelf without sides, where behind the back of the person sitting in this place you can place, for example, a vase of flowers or a stack of magazines.
The main parts of most small corner sofas, located on opposite sides of the corner part that connects these fragments into a single whole, range in length from 120 to 160 cm. The height of the corner sofa is no more than 90 cm, the total length of the sofa (along the back) is no more than 3 m. The width of the seats is 45-60 cm, the seat height of a person on such a sofa is 45-55 cm.
Mattresses
| Photo | Name | Materials | Weight without packaging, kg | Package weight, kg | volume, m3 |
| Spring mattress 0.9*2m | Springs, foam rubber, latex, coconut filler, rubber. | 40 | 41 | 1 | |
| Spring mattress 1.5*2m | Springs, foam rubber, latex, coconut filler, rubber. | 45 | 46 | 1.2 | |
| Spring mattress 1.8*2m | Springs, foam rubber, latex, coconut filler, rubber. | 49 | 50 | 1.5 | |
| Mattress “Round” | Springs, foam rubber, latex, coconut filler, rubber. | 50 | 51 | 1.5 |
How to calculate the volume of cargo in cubic meters?
How to calculate the volume of m3, to do this you need to convert the dimensions into meters, then multiply, formula: L*W*H.
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Cushioned furniture
| Cushioned furniture | (kg per piece) |
| Single bed with mattress, width 0.9m | 60 |
| Single bed without mattress, width 1.5m | 90 |
| Single bed with mattress, width 1.5m | 140 |
| Double bed without mattress, width 2m | 120 |
| Double bed with mattress, width 2m | 160 |
| Spring mattress 0.9*2m | 30 |
| Sofa 2-seater | 75 |
| from leather, leather padded or fabric | 75 |
| 3-seater made of leather, leather. padded or fabric | 90 |
| Corner made of leather, leather. deputy or fabric | 120 – 160 |
| Furniture set: sofa + 2 armchairs | 130 – 140 |
| Furniture set: 3-seater sofa, 2 armchairs and coffee table | 180 – 230 |
| Ottoman | 45 |
How to choose product dimensions
Wood crown: sizes and types of attachments, application features
When choosing the size of a sofa, be judicious. You need to be based on:
- room possibilities;
- interior design;
- the required capacity of the sofa.
The optimal increase for a sofa for each family member is 70 cm when disassembled, 50 when assembled.
In fact, there is hardly enough space on it, so be more wasteful: it is better to buy additional modules or use more spacious models.
In a large family, three-seater corner sofas, one-and-a-half-size fold-out products, etc. are needed. The optimal increase for a sofa for each family member is 70 cm when disassembled, 50 when assembled. Based on this calculation, you can accommodate three people in a double version with a length of about 200 cm. In fact, there is hardly enough space on it, so be more wasteful: it is better to buy additional modules or use more spacious models.
In small rooms, double sofas 1.8-2 meters long are installed.
The additional module expands compactly, making such devices a comfortable sleeping place
In small rooms, double sofas 1.8-2 meters long are installed. They can be cut in depth up to 70 cm. Height is 7-8 decimeters. If the size of the apartment allows, it is better to purchase three-seater, corner models. The additional module expands compactly, making such devices a comfortable sleeping place. Its height should be sufficient for a person to feel comfortable while resting.
If the size of the apartment allows, it is better to purchase three-seater, corner models.
The height should be sufficient for a person to feel comfortable while resting.
Designers advise choosing sofas with a high backrest. It visually expands the space around the furniture. However, it should not exceed the level of the window sills in the house.
Designers advise choosing sofas with a high backrest.
The height should not exceed the level of the window sills in the house.
What else is important to consider when choosing
Of course, height is not the only parameter worth considering. There are a number of other fundamental points. If left unattended, over time the furniture will no longer be comfortable and may be harmful to health.
Office sofa option
Also worth considering:
- degree of softness;
- environmentally friendly upholstery;
- proportions in length and width.
It is important to understand that a comfortable sofa does not mean harmless. Because of its physiology, humans do best sitting on relatively hard surfaces. The same goes for lying down. This is why furniture that is too soft is harmful. It leads to an increase in hemorrhoids, stagnation of blood flow, diseases of the spine and the musculoskeletal system as a whole.
Universal option
Cheap products often have dubious upholstery. Such materials are sometimes toxic. In addition, they wear out quickly. But with good fabric upholstery, not everything is smooth either.
Professionals in the field of microbiology believe that the fabric on furniture sooner or later harbors many pathogenic microorganisms, including fungi. So the best option is a good leatherette.
The ratio of the width and length of the used part of the sofa directly affects safety. Especially if they are lying on the furniture or, especially, sleeping. The sofa should not be too narrow.
Dimensions of a corner sofa in centimeters
It should not be too short in relation to a person’s height, otherwise spinal diseases will arise over time. Including scoliosis. The risk of rheumatoid arthritis and other joint diseases increases.
From a design point of view, the sofa plays one of the key roles in the interior. Simply because it is very large and often larger than a closet. Especially if it is a sleeping option.
And therefore there are a lot of requirements for the sofa. Sometimes it’s better not to put anything on it, and sometimes it’s better to carefully place several pillows that match both in style and shade.
In the country
Often they use pillows with different shades and even a different color from the sofa. But this requires good taste and the ability to see the big picture. Even if all the elements of the composition are in harmony with each other, they can sometimes come into color conflict with the surrounding space.
Materials
Depending on the design, the sofa-book may have a frame base of different types. Models with a base on a metal frame are more modern and are considered resistant to increased loads. They use durable steel: stainless, painted carbon. The metal frame significantly extends the life of the furniture, makes it more resistant to external factors, and reduces the weight of the sofa itself.
Wood bases are still popular, but are not as durable as their steel counterparts . They are made from solid beech and other hardwoods if you need to get a truly durable product “for centuries”. Economy class models are made from pine, birch, and wood-based materials. They can crack during use and are less resistant to loads.
The choice of textile materials for a book sofa largely depends on the class of upholstered furniture.
Eco leather
Multilayer material, texture and strength not much different from its natural counterpart. Eco-leather looks presentable and expensive, is resistant to moisture and mechanical abrasion. This is a good solution for a home with small children.
Sofas with this type of upholstery are more expensive than fabric ones.
Tapestry
Furniture upholstery fabric, characterized by a voluminous, textured weave of threads. The modern composition of the material allows a combination of cotton, wool, silk with artificial fibers (acrylic, polyester). This combination increases the wear resistance of the product, provides the upholstery with elasticity and resistance to deformation.
The tapestry does not fade in the sun for a long time, has an antistatic effect, and is available in an unlimited number of colors and design options.
Gozhka
An upholstery material in which the interweaving of fibers resembles burlap. For furniture, types of this material are used, mainly consisting of artificial fibers. The matting has a characteristic “checkerboard” arrangement of threads and can be smooth or fleecy . Linen and cotton fabric of this type looks interesting, combined with acrylic and polyester fibers, painted in bright colors.
Jacquard
A popular upholstery fabric made on a semi-synthetic base. Jacquard is characterized by high mechanical strength, wear resistance, and attractive appearance. The material is distinguished by a variety of patterns; it is painted in different colors; depending on the weave, its texture takes on a rougher or more elegant appearance.
Chenille
A fleecy material suitable for upholstering sofas in living rooms or living rooms. Chenille is easy to clean, hypoallergenic, and has an interesting texture.
In terms of wear resistance, it is not inferior to flock.
Velours
Delicate material with short, fine pile. It is easy to clean, looks presentable, and is resistant to fading and abrasion. The surface is very pleasant to the touch - such a sofa can be made a central element in the interior of the living room.
Flock
An artificial analogue of velvet or suede. It has an attractive appearance and soft bristles. Flock is considered the optimal sofa upholstery for rooms inhabited by pets.
It is durable, practical, and easy to clean.
This is only a small part of the materials used by modern manufacturers for upholstery of sofas. Making the final decision always depends only on the future owner of the furniture.
Tips for choosing a sofa for sleeping
Here are a few tips that you should definitely take into account if you are planning to purchase a sleeper option:
- if you like the option, study the reviews, if possible, sit or lie down on a similar model, it is important that you feel comfortable;
- pay attention to the quality of the frame and the reliability of the assembly;
- try to unfold and fold the product - this should not require excessive effort;
- take all measurements in the room in advance;
- Pay attention to various functional additions in the form of drawers for linen or shelves for books.
And don’t hesitate to consult a specialist. A good store will always be happy to help you make the right choice.
Types
The classic sofa book folds out very simply. Its front edge is moved to a vertical position until a characteristic click is heard, then lowered. Boat models do not have armrests, the edges of the seat and backrest are slightly raised or have a click-clack mechanism for changing the angle of inclination. This design helps the book sofa, when used as a sleeping place, ensure the correct position of the pillow and relaxes the back muscles.
Roll-out
A fairly convenient model for everyday use, it does not require significant physical effort during transformation, which makes it quite a profitable purchase for use in a teenager’s room or children’s room. The sofa includes 3 parts: 1 is hidden in the back, 2 – in the seat. There is a strap hidden under the bottom, by pulling which you can unfold the bed. The finished surface is large and smooth. Roll-out “books” are made on a metal frame with bamboo slats; the base itself is quite low.
"Eurobook"
If the sliding model has hidden elements, then the “Eurobook” is simply divided into a back and a seat - they are not fastened to each other. The design of the product contains roller guides. When transforming, the seat is simply pulled forward, after which the backrest is placed in the free space. Eurobook is not the easiest system to use; it requires some physical effort.
It is also worth noting that book sofas of this type have a significant difference between the sizes of the back and seat - for short people they will seem too deep. Among the advantages of such a transformation system is the increased comfort of the sleeping place without the characteristic height differences. When choosing, it is better to give preference to a model with orthopedic type armor and polyurethane foam molded block or independent springs as filling.
Disc weight
| Diameter | Volume 1pc (m3) | Weight 1pcs (kg) | Volume 4pcs (m3) | Weight 4pcs (kg) |
| 12 | 0.03 | 5.5 | 0.10 | 22 |
| 13 | 0.03 | 6.0 | 0.12 | 24 |
| 14 | 0.04 | 6.5 | 0.14 | 26 |
| 15 | 0.05 | 8.0 | 0.18 | 32 |
| 16 | 0.06 | 9.5 | 0.24 | 38 |
| 17 | 0.75 | 11.5 | 0.30 | 46 |
| 18 | 0.09 | 13.0 | 0.36 | 52 |
| 19 | 0.10 | 15.5 | 0.42 | 62 |
| 20 | 0.12 | 17.0 | 0.49 | 68 |
| 21 | 0.16 | 19.5 | 0.62 | 78 |
| 22 | 0.18 | 23.0 | 0.72 | 92 |
| 23 | 0.21 | 27.0 | 0.84 | 108 |
Can be used as a bed
It is difficult to sleep on such a sofa, if its longest part is less than 1.9 m, without placing a pair of stools or a chair under the feet of the person going to bed. The ideal solution would be a kitchen sofa corner made in the form of a transformer.
Its modular design with lifts allows you to turn it into a universal lounger that can be used in any room. This design is an ideal minimalist option for kitchen-living rooms: there is no need for a regular sofa bed used in the bedroom.
The typical dimensions of a transforming corner with the function of a double bed are 2x1.5 m, which allows two guests to comfortably spend the night if the apartment is small and one-room. This corner combines three useful functions at once, including storage. There are corners that come complete with additional seat-stands that resemble something between a stool and a pouf. These elements extend the sleeping place (or both sleeping places, if the sofa corner is folding) by 50-60 cm.
“Eurobook”, or a folding sofa, which, if necessary, turns into a double bed in the likeness of ordinary sofas for the bedroom - a smaller version of the latter. One of the berths serves as a backrest for those sitting during the day.
Modern IKEA sofas: sizes, models, prices
The IKEA brand offers a huge variety of sofas. Judging by customer reviews on the Internet, the furniture has the following positive characteristics:
- almost all sofas are multifunctional;
- have an interesting design;
- durable folding mechanisms;
- high-quality upholstery fabric (easy to clean, does not lose its aesthetics for a long time), removable covers;
- reasonable prices.
The IKEA company offers a huge selection of modern sofas for any income. In confirmation of the latter, it should be noted that the Fixkhult sofa 190 cm (length), covered with soft artificial leather, can be purchased for 27 thousand rubles. Sofa "Exarby" (almost the same dimensions when unfolded) with a polyester mattress - for only 7999 rubles. Buyers with a higher level of income will also find models for themselves at IKEA. The corner 3-seater sofa “Lidgult” with a high back and headrests will appeal to connoisseurs of special comfort. The mattress is spring, the top soft layer is made of polyester fiber balls. This model costs 161 thousand rubles.
It should be noted that almost all sofas offered by this brand have drawers or boxes for storing linen. A choice is also possible, for example, for a sofa 140 cm (length) “Lycksele Levos” a drawer can be purchased additionally if desired.
Undeniable advantages
The accordion sofa system has many advantages compared to similar analogues:
- thanks to its unique design, it can take on any size;
- a method of use that is accessible to everyone in terms of complexity;
- orthopedic surface;
- wide range of operational capabilities;
- the accordion sofa system has compact parameters;
- In accordance with the style, you can choose armchairs and poufs;
- often the design is equipped with additional compartments for storing bedding;
- When laying out, it does not require moving the entire product.
The only drawback is that the large accordion sofa takes up quite a lot of space when unfolded. Therefore, it is important to take into account its location relative to other elements of furniture. In the photo below, the accordion sofa is shown unfolded and folded, so the parameters can be assessed instantly.
