In modern apartments, sofas have become a great alternative to beds. Such upholstered furniture saves space and looks stylish, in addition, its functionality is quite wide. In small-sized apartments, space saving is always relevant. Furniture, which can serve as a seat during the day and at night, is very suitable for most residential areas.
The right choice of furniture for sleeping is very important not only in terms of design, first of all, filling the sofa should be ergonomic and provide maximum comfort to the sleeping person.
Types of sofas for guests
Furniture manufacturers offer a wide selection of sofa models. Depending on the size of the room and its design, customers select the appropriate option for themselves. Models that are laid out forward require more space for transformation, these include sofas on the mechanisms:
- American clamshell;
- French clamshell
- accordion.
Despite the fact that the furniture, when disassembled for sleeping, occupies a space in the center of the room, such sofas are usually more compact when folded and very comfortable as a guest option. Their main disadvantage is the lack of a large box for things, but an indisputable plus in a small size.
The internal filling of upholstered furniture is responsible for the quality of sleep and the correct position of the body of a sleeping person. For example, after sleeping on a correctly selected mattress for a French folding bed, you can feel completely rested.
Models for daily sleep
Very popular are sofas for sleeping, in which a sleeper, when laid out, occupies a small space in the room. Such furniture is usually installed along the walls. The best models for daily sleep are those whose dimensions when folded reach a length of 220 cm and a width of 90 cm. The main ones include:
- Eurobook;
- dolphin;
- click gag;
- book.
Sofas are valued for the simplicity of the transformation mechanism and its reliability. In some models, a large linen box is provided.
Filling sofas
Mattresses for bedroom furniture are made based on the basic rules of ergonomics and rigidity. Depending on the model of the product, it is possible to install one or another filler.
So there are:
- dependent spring blocks;
- polyurethane foam;
- independent springs in separate covers;
- inflatable;
- water;
- springless mattresses.
Considering the guest options for sofas, it is worth noting that the mattresses for the French folding bed can be polyurethane foam or products without springs. This feature is associated with the design and mechanism of transformation of upholstered furniture models.
Features sofas in a French folding bed
The main advantage in favor of the sofa with the transformation of the berth forward is its compactness and softness of the seats. These models are often installed in offices or living rooms. On sofas with a similar layout mechanism, we can say that they are more like large armchairs. The design assumes the presence of large soft pillows on the seat. The back of the product is also usually very soft and comfortable.
In order to lay out the sofa, you should remove the pillows, remove the folded cot from the box and install it on the folded legs. A mattress is attached to the bedroom, which can be easily removed. Its thickness should not exceed seven centimeters. This design feature forces manufacturers to use high-quality mattresses without springs. The main task of filling is to meet the ergonomic requirements for a bedroom place.
French clamshell mattresses
Polyurethane foam filler is great for everyday sleep. The transformation mechanism for cheaper models of folding sofas was called "French".
Mattresses for sofas “French folding bed” are used with the following parameters:
- Dimensions should be clearly selected for the area of the berth.
- Recommended product thickness is 5-7 cm.
- The model must have an elastic filler.
- For lining it is better to use an elastic fabric.
The height of the mattress for a folding sofa "French folding bed" can not be too large, since the mechanism involves folding into three parts. Given the peculiarity of the transformation, a triple-folded mattress together with a mechanism should be placed in the inner furniture box.
Mattresses for sofas "French folding bed" to order
It is worth noting that when buying a new sofa, a fully-slept sleeping place is included with it. No additional coverage required.
Sofa "French folding bed" with an orthopedic mattress also involves filling the latter with foam. The material is very flexible and easily restores shape when pressed. Latex is often used as a filler.
Custom-made mattress sizes can range from 70 to 160 cm wide. Product lengths are from 178 to 190 cm.
Description of fillers
French cot with orthopedic mattress filled with 100% latex, provides a comfortable body position on the surface of the product. The composition of the filler is the juice of the Brazilian hevea, which is foamed and made according to production technologies. Hardness level is medium or below average.
The filler is natural latex, the manufacturer implies that the composition contains up to 60% of impurities. The elasticity of such a product is below average or medium. Differs in much lower cost, in comparison with products from 100% latex.
Advanced and wear-resistant PPU is one of the most rational options for filling a mattress for a French folding bed. Low cost and average quality are characteristic. It is worth noting that such content is most in demand, since the mechanism is used only in guest models. One of the newest fillers is a viscoelastic memory foam.
When choosing a mattress for a French folding bed, it is important to know that they never use springs or coconut coir. The reason for this is the fact that these materials must not be folded.