Arriving at the furniture store behind the sofa, many buyers are lost and can not choose the appropriate option. To buy high-quality upholstered furniture, you need to familiarize yourself with specific selection criteria, which are worth paying attention to first.
There are many types of furniture, including individual designer models. If you need to stand out and order something unusual and original, then you should turn to the designers for help. will cost more than in furniture stores, but even with their purchase, do not forget about important selection criteria. What are these criteria?
- The location of the sofa.
- The size and shape of the room.
- Type of upholstery.
- Filler.
- Wireframe.
- The mechanism of transformation.
The location of the sofa.
When choosing a sofa, you need to know exactly where it will be located:
- In the living room - for this option it is worth paying attention to the upholstered furniture with a harder filler so that the sofa does not lose its shape over time.
- The bedroom should have the most comfortable sofa with a soft mattress to make it comfortable to sleep.
- In the nursery - for this room you need to choose a solid model, but with soft filler, so that the sofa can withstand the games of children, but it was also convenient for them to sleep on it.
- For the office you need to buy a sofa with a rigid frame and a filler, so as not to relax and not distract from work.
The size and shape of the room.
The form:
- For elongated rooms, you should take a direct sofa, it will look good in such a room.
- For the living room you need to buy a corner sofa so that as many people as possible can sit on it.
The size:
- Large models are worth buying only for spacious rooms, because in a small room, a large sofa will look bulky.
- For small apartments, compact corner sofas are suitable.
Upholstery.
There are several types of upholstery:
- Fabric - is more popular, but when choosing this type of upholstery, it is worth checking with the seller how easy it is to clean and whether it is saturated with substances that prevent liquid and grease stains from absorbing.
- Leather - most often it is chosen for offices, because in the bedroom it will not be appropriate, it will be uncomfortable to sleep on it.
Filler.
The posture of the owners of the sofa will depend on the filler, so you should choose it carefully.
- Foam rubber is a hypoallergenic filler, but it is too soft, can only be used for a sofa intended for a bedroom.
- Sintepon - made from environmentally friendly materials.
- Double conical metal springs are ideal for correct posture, orthopedists recommend this option. Springs are located in hotel covers independently of each other.
Wireframe.
- Wooden is an environmentally friendly frame, but is not durable in strength. Well suited for children's rooms.
- Metal is the most durable of the frames. A sofa with such a frame will last for many years.
The mechanism of transformation.
- For living rooms, when the sofa will not be laid out every day, the mechanism is suitable - the Eurosof.
- For bedrooms, the ideal option is an accordion sofa, the same mechanism is also suitable for children's rooms, because it is very easy to fold out and assemble. The mechanism of this type of upholstered furniture is durable, so it is suitable for daily use.
When buying a sofa, do not forget about the warranty period. According to GOST, it is 1.5 years. Therefore, sellers need to demand warranty cards, and do not go to their tricks. It is also necessary to make sure that in case of a breakdown, the store has a service department working with warranty cards.
In any case, choosing a sofa, you do not need to get discounts and low prices. It is better to buy upholstered furniture at an average cost, but high-quality, which will serve its owners for more than one year.