To this day, the most common interior items for sleeping and relaxing are sliding sofas. The success of this upholstered furniture is based on three undoubted advantages: functionality, convenience and compactness. Having all the features of a traditional sofa as a seating area, the product is an excellent replacement for a double bed. For maximum comfort, it remains only to correctly select the model you need, which will have all the necessary qualities and will fit into the overall style of the room. What should I look for when choosing this or that sofa?
A variety of sofa mechanisms
The most common are the models "accordion", "book", "dolphin", "eurobook", "click-gag", roll-out, as well as having the mechanism of "tick-tock". A sofa, by definition, should be comfortable, and therefore, choosing one or another modification, some individual features should be taken into account.
Undoubtedly, each design has both advantages and some disadvantages. For example, in order to spread a “book” sofa for the night, additional free space is required between the wall and the furniture. And this is not always convenient, and it does not look very attractive.
Characteristics of various models
The Eurobook model does not have this drawback: it can be installed close to the wall, since there is no need to move furniture every time for folding. The disadvantage of this model can be considered a rather rigid back of the sofa (the soft part is located in the inner part of the body), as well as the unstable position of the front legs on the floor, which can be scratched because of this.
Also, various models have their own durability resource: some are designed for daily use, while others, due to the design features, are not designed for frequent use.
Pantograph sofa model
Recently, the tick-to-tack mechanism is very popular. The pantograph sofa (this is its other name) is suitable for regular use, while it is reliable and easy to disassemble. When unfolded, it is a flat and comfortable sleeping place. Having the same operational characteristics as the eurobook sofa , the tick-tock mechanism , however, has additional advantages that may help you choose this particular model.
When unfolding, the model rises slightly above the floor, which ensures ease of use and protects the floor from scratches. Lift the bottom of the sofa, you do not need to make any significant effort. Lightness and simplicity is provided precisely by the tick-to-tack mechanism. A sofa equipped with a special system can prepare even a fragile woman for bed. After unfolding the bottom, it remains only to lower the top, and a wide comfortable place to relax is ready!
Convenience and beauty of the model
The sofa bed (tick-to-tack mechanism) is especially suitable for people who value comfort, but at the same time cherish the floor coverings and carpets in their home.
Models similar to the folding method are equipped with wheels: this undoubtedly facilitates the preparation of the sofa for sleeping, but over time the rollers will certainly leave marks on the floor. If the sofa is used, for example, only for guests and rarely laid out, then there will not be much harm to the flooring, but if you plan to use the sofa regularly, you should discard such models. In addition, such mechanisms eventually acquire the ability to move apart independently, which also causes some inconvenience to the owners.
The tick-to-tack mechanism helps to avoid this kind of inconvenience. The sofa simply does not need rollers and any other devices for sliding. This model also has a rigid fixation, so the design has a presentable appearance. But the main advantage is a competently designed tick-to-tack walking mechanism. The sofa, which is positive customer reviews, in addition to a convenient hinge system, has an elegant look. It goes well with styles such as high-tech, minimalism or modern. A variety of colors, textures and upholstery materials will satisfy any, even the most sophisticated, taste.
Distinctive features
Having a tick-to-tack mechanism, the sofa has many advantages over other models:
- Ease of management. Even a teenager can easily cope with a sliding structure.
- Lack of contact with the floor during the transformation process. You can not worry about carpet, laminate or parquet.
- The model is equipped with a convenient and capacious box for linen.
- For added convenience, the product package includes decorative pillows and rollers that give the furniture a sophisticated appearance and complement functionality.