Steps before purchasing
The first step is to determine the purpose. Calculate capacity, whether a sleeping compartment is needed and how often the item will be used. Based on the answers, the shape and design of the furniture is selected.
The next step is how much space will be allocated to upholstered furniture in the living room. This moment will decide the size and select the final shape.
Next is the choice of style. If the interior has already been designed, then the sofa needs to be harmoniously integrated into it. It may be the other way around: design development depends on the furniture. The choice of style and color depends on the choice made.
Fashionable palette: complex monochrome and earth colors
The motley and multi-colored furniture at the exhibition was firmly lost in the middle of neutral pastel calm. Only occasionally did expressive mustard, emerald and brick shades pop up, perfect for creating fashionable accents in the interior. Among the most current colors of the furniture exhibition, which will definitely be in demand in the coming year:
Grey
If you have no idea what color of furniture to choose, then gray and its shades (marengo, mouse, graphite, gray) will always help out. He finds himself in any interior style, easily balances contrasts and is ready to participate in a wide variety of color mixtures.
Shades of gray in the collections of the Estonian brand Bellus
Purchase stages
A soft corner in the living room serves as a relaxation area, and in addition provides a place to sleep. The most important factor is practicality and comfort.
The choice of design depends on the need. A folding sofa will be needed to organize a sleeping area, turning the object into a bed. If this is not necessary, then a stationary or seated model will do; it will cost less and still perform its main function.
After studying the beautiful sofas for the living room, photos and prices, you can decide on other characteristics. The reliability of a non-sliding sofa depends on a stable frame, high-quality upholstery and the contents of the soft area. A folding sofa plus everything requires checking the mechanism.
How to choose a sofa and armchair
When choosing a sofa, you need to consider that you will not only sit on it, but also use it as a sleeping place. If you plan to do this constantly, the sleeping place must have orthopedic properties. If it swells over several years and becomes lumpy, then even one or two nights spent on such a sofa can be remembered for a long time, causing pain in the back or neck.
When choosing a sofa, pay attention to the way it is folded out. Today there are different layout mechanisms, modern ones are very convenient and allow you to turn a sofa into a bed in literally one movement.
When creating a style, the color of upholstered furniture also plays a role. Therefore, when choosing a sofa (as well as armchairs and banquettes), pay attention to the shade and texture of the upholstery fabric. It is also important what size and configuration the furniture has in order to choose how to arrange it in the house.
When choosing a chair, they are guided by the same criteria as when choosing a sofa: orthopedic properties of the sleeping place, if it is a chair-bed, ease of use, color, model. The person sitting in the chair should not experience any discomfort, movements are free, changing positions is quick and effortless.
As for using the chair-bed for sleeping, it is not suitable for nightly use. With its help, they solve the problem of accommodating guests for one or two nights. But even they can be sleepless if the unfolded chair-bed turns out to be uncomfortable. Often the cause of discomfort is an unsuccessful folding mechanism, when the joint between the seat and the bed puts pressure on the back.
Bean bags occupy a special place among upholstered furniture items. They are a shapeless bag filled with filler that you can sit on. You can’t sit on such a chair for a long time, but it’s quite possible to watch a movie or chat with friends.
Frame
- Wooden frame is an ecological material. This base is quite strong and will last a long time. The tree has proven itself reliably in all types of structures.
- The metal frame is number one in terms of strength. In production, empty pipes with a square or rectangular profile are used. The material is fire resistant and environmentally friendly. And due to the hollowness of the pipes, it has a small mass. It has a high price, so it is not used in inexpensive models.
- Plywood frame is a reliable material. It is recommended to choose dense and thick plywood; the strength of the structure depends on this.
- Wood-fiber frames. Often used to add decorative details.
- Chipboard is the most budget-friendly frame. It won't withstand heavy loads. If you buy a sofa for the living room made of chipboard, you should be prepared for the fact that it will quickly fail. This is especially true for folding models; porous and fragile material cannot cope with daily transformation.
The frame should be selected based on the load on the sofa. For regular use, you should opt for durable options.
Scandinavian
You can easily recognize the Scandinavian style in sofa design if you have ever been to an IKEA store. In this case, we are talking about a rather minimalist image of a 2 or 3-seater sofa with clearly drawn seat and back cushions, small textile armrests and, most often, wooden legs. Almost always it comes complete with chairs.
The upholstery of a Scandinavian sofa is usually artificial and durable, practical, and the cover is easily removable. The popular shades here are blue, gray, blue-gray, ash gray, white, and various pastel colors.
Filler
How comfortable it will be on upholstered living room furniture depends on the contents:
- Spring blocks are comfortable and durable. Independent spring blocks are perfect for a sofa bed.
- Polyurethane-based materials are considered rigid fillers. Options made from balls are used to fill frameless furniture. PPU confidently copes with loads, it is comfortable to sit and sleep on, and can last more than ten years.
- Soft fillers - holofiber and latex. The list of materials is extensive, but these compositions are practical and convenient.
Is it possible to place upholstered furniture in the bedroom?
This question worries many owners. After all, the bedroom is the place where you want to relax and unwind. If the size of the bedroom allows, then you can buy upholstered furniture. Usually, poufs and a sofa are placed in the bedroom, but you can buy a small sofa that will replace the bed.
An armchair or sofa can be placed in the relaxation area, near the floor lamp, where on winter evenings you can drink coffee and leaf through a magazine. If you don’t want to clutter up the space, then buy a beautiful ottoman and place it near the chest of drawers.
Upholstery
No one needs stylish sofas for the living room with upholstery that will tear in a month. Therefore, in addition to the attractive appearance, the properties should also be studied. The furniture material must be durable and not create problems during cleaning.
For regular use and high loads, you should choose dense materials. If you have pets, the upholstery can withstand claws. And delicate soft fabrics are best left for furniture with rare and careful use.
Materials for upholstered furniture: nature and new technologies
The 2022 trend is a combination of natural materials (wood and metal, marble and glass, ceramics and metal), which provides a contrast of texture and pattern, making the product spectacular.
Frame
Combined frames made of metal and wood, MDF and wood or plywood are coming to the fore. Thus, the Frendom company has been producing furniture from fiberboard and multi-layer birch plywood (E1 class) for several years. These natural materials are durable, hypoallergenic and environmentally friendly.
Sofa in a delicate dusty pink shade from Frendom
The metal frame of modern sofas is distinguished by its lightness and compactness of parts, which, if necessary, are easy to replace yourself. Elements made of chipboard and MDF skillfully imitate natural wood or stone.
Fact: there weren’t many frameless models at the exhibition, mostly in the children’s section or as additional ones.
Outdoor furniture made of artificial rattan with a frame made of aluminum and wood is resistant to moisture, sunlight, temperature changes and physical impacts. You could get to know her better at the Afina Garden stand. Its outdoor products with elegant design, soft upholstery, thoughtful storage systems and a host of convenient devices are not much inferior in comfort and beauty to home furniture.
Functional sofa with canopy from Afina Garden
Upholstery
The priority for furniture is materials that are durable, easy to clean and pleasant to the touch. Capricious fabrics (velor, velvet, bouclé) can be tamed thanks to special impregnations. And the trend for eco-style increases the demand for eco-leather. The Moscow region brand Texland knows a lot about it and has prepared new collections for the Moscow Biennale with an emphasis on tactility and practicality of materials.
collections of furniture fabrics from Texland
Leather furniture from Derbent factory Teka
Pavlin furniture fabrics with floral and geometric prints are like a fresh breath among the established monochrome. The brand's collection is based on microsuede with a protective coating and water-repellent oxford. Both fabrics are durable and stain-resistant.
Pavlin company's colorful stand
Furniture textile manufacturer Soyuz-M is always distinguished by its innovative approach to work. This year, the company released an application for smartphones and tablets, Soyuz-M 3D, for selecting furniture textiles with highly realistic images to represent the fabric in all its nuances. The brand's new collections feature a lot of velor, faux suede, bouclé, matting, and chinilla.
Soyuz-M brand stand
Large living room
Spacious rooms have great potential, where you can play with your imagination and not limit your ideas. Large living room sofas with interesting shapes will easily fit.
You can place several sofas of different sizes from one collection. The classic option is to place a couple of armchairs and a sofa next to the fireplace. Modular sofas created specifically for spacious rooms look modern. The modular design will accommodate a large number of people. The blocks move easily, creating a more convenient arrangement for guests.
In the spacious living room, sofas can be placed along the walls or moved away from them. To make an accent on the sofa, you can place it as an island. Round, in the shape of the letter C and P, they place a hearth or table inside.
A large area is easily zoned with a soft corner. Dividing the seating area with the dining area. Ideally, use the corner option. Thus, the item will fulfill its main function and act as a construction part.
Furniture shape: smooth corners and wide backs
In the design of upholstered furniture 2022 there are no sharp transitions, zigzag lines or overly imaginative forms. Everything is subordinated to the principles of brevity and the idea of maximum comfort. Smooth and rounded shapes, wide backs and seats continue to inspire designers.
The wavy decor of the headboard echoes the shape of the pillows
Balls, arcs and ovals
Manufacturers avoid overtly sharp corners and zigzags: chairs with an arched, enveloping back, semicircular sofa cushions and poufs. Such furniture has a calming effect, looks expressive and saves space. A sea of positive emotions remains after “communicating” with the Mozart chair and ottoman from the O'PRIME company. It was as if they were molded from two soft lumps covered with fluffy bouclé.
Quirky armchair with ottoman Mozart from the O'PRIME brand
The strict geometry of the pillows and armrests of the sofa from the Italian brand Keoma is softened thanks to the semicircular shape of the base, an appetizing coffee palette and corrugated decor. And you don’t want to get up from the cozy chairs with a rounded soft back.
The rounded Keoma sofa creates a cozy island for conversation and relaxation in the living room
Cozy Keoma chairs with expressive golden legs
Corner sofas
They are valued for their ergonomics, compactness and practicality. Modern modular models are distinguished by an inclined low back, recliner seats, wide armrests, tables, and sometimes additional removable pillows that can be attached under the back or under the head.
Luxurious modular sofa with low backs from the Art Collection from the Yekaterinburg brand Art Sofa
Among the new products from the Finnish factory Pohjanmaan is the large corner sofa Joy. It is memorable for its impressive dimensions, original beveled corner with a wide and comfortable ottoman.
The highlight of the Joy sofa from Pohjanmaan is an asymmetrical corner with a wide ottoman
Small living room
A small room needs practical furniture. It is advisable to choose straight sofas in the living room with a small sleeping area. Moreover, the dimensions are calculated both folded and unfolded.
Stylish round and oval shapes eat up a lot of free space. Therefore, giving preference to unusual shapes, you should abandon other bulky items.
To make efficient use of a small area, sofas are placed in a corner or along the wall. Moving an object away from the walls can create problems in the resulting narrow passage.
Often, the layout of studio apartments allows furniture to be moved away from the walls to separate the kitchen and living room. The main thing is to choose the minimum sizes; a large sofa will create inconvenience when moving around the apartment.
Decor of upholstered furniture: elegant and without unnecessary details
Behind the smooth lines and monochromatic palette, the decor is almost invisible. The emphasis is often placed on one or two parts of the furniture: pillows and armrests, or on the legs and backrest. The main conditions are simplicity, conciseness and elegance.
A wide armrest-table is a decorative touch and a functional part of the furniture
Geometry
Modern minimalist models have practically gotten rid of the peak. If it exists, it is mainly in the form of large rectangles or squares. Another geometric motif is lines and inserts on the headboard or on the outside of the foot of the bed.
Geometric pattern on the headboard from the Sonberry stand
Rivalli sofa with stylish square peak
Weaving
They decorate the backs of dining chairs, headboards and sofa cushions. It makes the furniture look homely, cozy and warm, which is unlikely to go out of fashion in the coming year.
Dining chairs with wicker backs from the Dobrin brand
Upholstered chair with voluminous wicker on the back from the Home Outlet brand
Corrugated
The trend for corrugated surfaces of cabinet furniture has also transferred to upholstered ones. Models with such decor are visually and tactilely pleasing. A favorite pattern is narrow vertical stripes.
Designers of the Elegancia brand originally designed the armrest of the sofa in the shape of a handbag
Soft set with corrugated elements from Idol Mobilya
Metal elements
These can be either copper legs or golden inserts in the armrests or throughout the body of the sofa or bed. Depending on the shade and material, metal elements can easily emphasize the brutality of a loft or the respectability of classics and art deco.
Elegant furniture from Arredo Classic with metal elements
The main trends in upholstered furniture 2022 are the most comfortable design, smart technologies, a mix of materials, a muted palette, practical upholstery, elegant and laconic decor.
Interior
The combination of a sofa with a design is determined by two main criteria. In the first case, interior design begins with the purchased item.
In the next version, the room is decorated, and all that remains is to choose a sofa that is in harmony with the whole picture. The correct arrangement of colors is important here.
Regardless of what stage the purchase will be made. The main thing is that the final result can combine the interior into one style, carefully placing color accents.
Lawson
Lawson is one of the most popular types of sofas in the world. In fact, perhaps even the most common in the European and American markets. Lawson is a very general name for many modern models, the distinctive feature of which is the low seating and wide shape of the sofa itself.
Lawson is one of those styles that is easily recognized by its silhouette, although its image is greatly blurred due to the fact that each company and brand makes its own changes to this model. It is also very important to know that lawsons are as versatile as possible - they will fit equally well into an American interior, as well as into styles: minimalism, Asian and coastal.
Sofa starring
The main piece of furniture in this solution is the sofa. To achieve this effect, you can choose original upholstery. Use colorful colors, or order a case with the desired prints. A bright choice in contrast to the rest of the design. Small accessories in the color of the furniture will help enhance the result.
A sofa in a modern style living room can be of a non-standard shape. Whatever the experiments, the main thing is not to forget about the main style direction. Do not allow an abundance of flowers to avoid bad taste.
Color of upholstered furniture
In order for a sofa or chair to fit perfectly into the interior, you need to choose the right upholstery color. It can match the finish of the walls and floor or contrast with them.
You can choose colors that seem completely different, but do not contrast with each other, for example, beige walls and a gray sofa. Also, calm tones of the upholstery will restrain and dilute too bright colors of trim, curtains, and decorative items.A bright sofa, on the contrary, will enliven the interior and become a central object that attracts attention.
The right combination of upholstered furniture and the rest of the furnishings will not only bring harmony and comfort, but also visually correct the shortcomings of the room: size, configuration, lack of natural light. That's why it's so important to get the color right when buying a sofa.
Additional role
The soft corner here merges with the overall picture. It acts as a necessary detail, matched to the living room. It is recommended to choose not bright shades, calm, even colors that are not conspicuous. The standard shape of the sofa is selected, straight or angular.
Art Deco
No less luxurious and even bohemian interior design style. Its significant difference from the spectacular classics and baroque is the desire for technical progress and the use of all new products. Furniture in this style is very practical and elegant.
Among the main features of the style:
- Multi-level ceilings;
- Ornament of geometric patterns;
- Rare materials (tanned leather, skins, bones, stones);
- Furniture with glossy facades;
- Contrasting color combination;
- Mirrors with solar patterns;
- Expensive fabric;
- A large number of lamps.
A style close to industrial cannot exist without metal and chrome elements. The flooring is as practical as possible - tiles, parquet. The walls are painted or covered with wallpaper with a pattern. Illuminated ceiling.
Art Deco sofa
Upholstered furniture in Art Deco has a trapezoidal shape. Sofas are geometric or completely abstract.
The most popular upholstery material is leather. Velor and velvet can also be used, but always using a radial stitch. The style is also characterized by the presence of a contrasting edging along the edge of the product elements.
The color scheme is neutral. Colors – black, white, brown-beige, metallized. Other shades are also acceptable, but in a muted form.
Seating in the living room
It is recommended to start decorating a room with bulky items, as a rule, this item is a sofa. And starting from the main model, the rest of the furniture and accessories are selected.
To determine the placement, you can determine the contours by placing sheets of paper on the floor according to the required parameters. Or use an online apartment planning program. You should remember the dimensions when unfolded so that the furniture clutters the entire room.
In a small area you can place a functional corner sofa. Before purchasing, it is important to take measurements of the door to be sure that the furniture will fit into the opening.
Upholstered furniture in different rooms: how to make the right choice?
Long gone are the days when upholstered furniture was only in the living room. Modern upholstered furniture can look good in the kitchen, bedroom, and nursery.
Many owners do not risk buying sofas and armchairs for the kitchen. They explain this by saying that the textiles will quickly become dirty and there will be greasy stains on the sofa that cannot be removed.
Photo of sofas in the living room
Variety of models
It’s hard not to get lost among the huge range of sofa models. Therefore, it is better to decide in advance on the model of the upcoming purchase. The main distinguishing parameters of sofas are: folding mechanism, external design, pricing policy, materials used.
Prints: the era of geometry and floristry
In addition to plain upholstery, fabrics with prints and various geometric patterns do not lose popularity.
For upholstery, patterns in the form of leaves, including tropical plants, are popular; a repeating diamond pattern, “scale” print and stripes are popular. Lovers of the classics will prefer small geometric patterns, classic English checks and delicate floral patterns.
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