Sofa with armchairs: types and selection of a set

Upholstered furniture gives the room coziness and comfort. It traditionally serves as a resting place for all family members and receiving guests. If necessary, the products can be easily transformed into sleeping places.

A standard sofa set is most often a set consisting of a two-seater or three-seater sofa and 2 armchairs. In addition to the basic upholstered headset, you can add another bright armchair to serve as the center of attention.

There are four-seater and even seven-seater sofas. Types of their modifications:

• modular design is a combination of individual parts and can be supplemented with ottomans, armrests, canapes, armchairs;
• corner sofa consists of a main and a corner part;
• straight sofa with armrests is a versatile option and is in great demand among consumers.

Corner sofas with two armchairs due to their impressive size not suitable for cramped rooms. With the help of such a kit, the space of any large living room is often divided into certain zones, sometimes using original partitions. The seating places can freely accommodate a huge number of guests.

A multifunctional sofa with armchairs is ideal for a small apartment.... At night, the furniture can be easily transformed into a comfortable full bed. Folding chairs can create extra berths.Often, products are equipped with special boxes for bedding.

The chair-bed can have folding and roll-out structure... The folding model provides a berth under the seat. To transform the product into a bed, you need to raise the seat up and put it forward. The second type of design is equipped with small rollers, with the help of which the berth is rolled out from under the seat.

The following types of converting a sofa to a bed are known:

• pull-out models - "eurobook", "dolphin", "puma", "pantograph";
• folding designs - "book", "click-gag";
• modifications with a spread - "accordion", folding beds of French, Italian, American type.

Furniture should fit well into the interior. High-tech soft products do not harmonize with a country-style room.

Classic style assumes the presence of a straight or corner sofa and two armchairs with a reflection in them of the general color spectrum of the living room.

Imperial style empire emphasizes the greatness and wealth of the inhabitants of the dwelling.

Upholstered furniture in style provence gives the living room home comfort and softness. The Art Nouveau style is distinguished by its airiness and lightness. It is characterized by a minimal amount of decor.

Mixed furniture sets are in trend, consisting of pieces of furniture of different styles. With the right upholstery, the French Empire style is in perfect harmony with the classics and Gothic.

Minimalist laconic style goes well with baroque and eclecticism, classic - with modern forms of furniture.

A low modern corner sofa next to a high Victorian armchair looks original.

Simple sofas and armchairs high tech have correct laconic lines and do not contain any additional decorative elements. A sofa in this style can be safely combined with armchairs in the spirit of Art Nouveau, eclecticism and minimalism.

The color should match well with the color spectrum of the interior. The correct choice of colors saturates the air and light with color, gives a feeling of freedom, spaciousness.

For a small room, the dark upholstery of the soft corner visually makes it cramped. This color is great for a huge room because it visually diminishes the room. The dark tone of the soft corner is in harmony with the bright and light tones of the surrounding objects. Light upholstery fabric looks stylish in a miniature room. It gives the appearance of additional space.

Mixing of the color palette is often used. It is fashionable to draw attention to a certain bright part of the set against the background of a single-tone neutral color. The emphasis can be placed on an object located opposite or next to. You can diversify the color scheme by adding accessories in the form of blankets and pillows.

Some people prefer an accent chair over a neutral sofa color. Others, on the contrary, opt for a sofa accent color and neutral armchairs. The striped or checkered upholstery of the armchairs is perfectly combined with a monochromatic sofa, on which striped puffs and a check can be placed. The highlight is the differing style of the multi-colored seating area pieces.

Beige armchairs are in good harmony with a brown sofa, gray items are in good harmony with a white and black product.The combination of green and blue tones, as well as other shades located side by side in the color palette, contributes to the creation of a calm atmosphere.

Mixing opposing shades helps to achieve impressive contrast. The combination of a greenish tone with a lemon color, pistachio or yellow shades with a purple color, a combination of coral and turquoise colors gives the room a cheerfulness and brightness. Contrasting colors are typical for youth style. A bright sofa and a pale armchair involuntarily attracts the attention of guests.

The sizes of products directly depend on the number of seats, of which there can be from 2 to 7. The parameters of soft sets are also influenced by their types. The standard height of these items is from 80 to 100 cm, children's sets - 60 cm.Modular products most often have a back height of 70 cm.The typical size of the chair is 70x70x70 cm.

The standard size for the two-seater version of the straight design is 1.8 to 2.5 meters long and 140 cm wide, for the triple model - from 2 to 3 meters and 190 cm. Corner modifications have large dimensions, but, being located in a certain corner of the apartment, they do not take up too much useful space. The width of the berth can vary from 140 to 210 cm.

For a large family, three-seater corner models and spacious folding structures are suitable. Disassembled, each family member should have 70 cm of the product area, assembled - 50 cm.

The placement of upholstered furniture should be functional. It is advisable to leave the distance between objects at least half a meter for the free movement of family members and guests. The height of the tables and armrests must be the same. A soft headset is usually not placed along one wall, otherwise it will be inconvenient for the interlocutors to communicate. A good option is to place the armchairs in front of the sofa. To avoid internal discomfort, the front door should be visible to everyone sitting.

There are 3 classic ways to arrange a set of upholstered furniture.

• The symmetrical method is ideal for a large living room... A central point is found in the room, for example, a fireplace or a coffee table, and two sofas with ottomans and the same number of armchairs are placed on the sides at the same distance.

• With asymmetric furniture arrangement harmony in the interior is added by the successful arrangement of small and large objects. Using this method of arranging products, you can visually disguise the modest dimensions of a small living room or emphasize the unique layout of the room.

• Noteworthy is the circular arrangement of furniture... Around some object, for example, a coffee table, a soft set is placed at the same distance: a sofa and 2 armchairs. This method of placement makes it possible to visually highlight the recreation area.

The area with the sofa group must comply with certain requirements. It should be ergonomic and aesthetic. More rigid furniture fits into the living room or study. This model does not allow a person to relax and contributes to his business spirit. For the bedroom and children's room, you need to opt for soft, comfortable products.

The choice of furniture directly depends on the size of the apartment. A miniature sofa is not suitable for creating a cozy atmosphere in a spacious living room and, conversely, bulky furniture does not fit into a small room, visually making it cramped. Before buying, you need to make measurements of the room and the doorway.It should be calculated whether there is enough free space when expanding the berth.

It is most convenient to purchase a single set, since scattered interior items often create the impression of chaos and bad taste. The finished set of furniture is made in the same style and color. All that remains is to choose the right curtains, rug, lamp and other accessories.

It is best to place a large corner or U-shaped sofa with 2 armchairs and one couch in a huge hall.

It is appropriate to purchase furniture sets with comfortable wide armrests and special coasters for cups and trays. A miniature sofa needs to be supplemented with several chairs of different sizes.

When choosing the right model, special attention should be paid to the metal elements of the transforming mechanism, the quality of which determines the presence of creaking, as well as the likelihood of creasing of the upholstery fabric and product surfaces. It is necessary to choose furniture sets with dense upholstery. Be sure to check the quality of the seams and joints.

It is necessary to inquire how the upholstery fabric is subject to cleaning, as well as whether it has been treated with a special compound that prevents moisture absorption and the formation of greasy stains.

The combination of a patterned sofa and a monophonic armchair looks original, in the upholstery of which there is the color available in the sofa's ornament.

Mixing textures of furniture products makes the room unique and cozy. A velor sofa goes well with a leather armchair, fabric furniture - with a wicker product.

The wicker furniture set looks amazing in the interior. With its help, you can create an amazing atmosphere of warmth and comfort.

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