Sofas with shelves: types, sizes and secrets of choice

The range of upholstered furniture is constantly growing. Today you will not surprise anyone with modern sofa models that have various functional additions. One of the most popular today can be considered soft structures equipped with shelves. In this article, we will take a closer look at such comfortable and multi-purpose furniture.

The sofa is an important piece of furniture that no modern home can do without. It is installed in the living room, in the kitchen, and in the bedroom, which only once again confirms the need for such a furniture design at home. The range of sofas today is simply huge. - in stores you can find models of a wide variety of modifications, types and devices.

Let us examine what distinctive features and positive qualities are inherent in such sofas.

• The main plus of the furniture in question is available shelves. Thanks to such useful additions, all the necessary things can always be kept close at hand in order.
• Thanks to the shelves all necessary items are freely available to the user... You do not have to ask for help from the household, so that they give or give something.
• The presence of shelves is noticeable simplifies the life of household memberswithout hitting the budget. The fact is that the shelves themselves do not make the furniture structure much more expensive, since these additions are most often made from available materials: plywood, MDF or chipboard.
• There can be many shelves in a furniture structure. This is especially true of modern large corner sofas - they can accommodate a sufficient number of shelves.
• Sofas with shelves are presented in a rich assortment. Each person can find on sale exactly the model that turns out to be ideal for him. Furniture is presented in different styles and color palettes.
• Such a detail is capable of make the interior more attractive, thoughtful and stylish.

Sofas with additional surfaces to accommodate various things and objects are presented in several variations. The shelves in their structure can be located in different zones. This affects both the level of comfort of the furniture and its external qualities. Let us consider in detail where the shelves in the sofa can be placed.

The modern consumer has the opportunity to choose a nice sofa for himself, which is equipped only with a corner shelf. It should be noted that angles are different, and this suggests that the shelves can be located in different ways. The classic and elementary mounting option is on the back of the sofa. It may be modest in size, but this does not mean that a small shelf will be useless - it will be possible to neatly place all sorts of little things on it.

Modern sofas are insanely popular, in the design of which spacious side shelves are provided. In most cases, they are installed in armrests. Thus, the necessary areas of upholstered furniture are not hidden, but at the same time it becomes more functional.

Usually the shelves located on the side of the sofa are more spacious. It is here that books, various literature, correspondence, magazines, newspapers, electronic accessories and gadgets are most often placed.

Sofas with shelves on the back show themselves to be comfortable, practical in use. Such furniture structures attract not only by their novelty and interesting design, but also by their high functionality, the ability to bring fresh stylish notes into the interior. Basically, products of this type are placed, maintaining a certain distance from the wall in the room.

Designs where shelves are built into the backrest (behind the front cushions) are very popular. When the storage surfaces are located at the back, there will always be more free space. In addition, the shelves located in this area do not interfere and do not interfere with household members. True, they are not so convenient to use, since access to them is often difficult.

Sofa shelves are not always located on top. Many users are not satisfied with their high ranking. In this case the ideal solution turns out to be a model in which the shelves are fixed on the lower tier. On sale you can also find such copies in which the shelves are installed under the sofa, in the area of ​​its legs. The sizes of additional elements here can be very different: both small and very large.

The cells themselves for fixing the shelves in the furniture structure are different. In some models, they radically change the design of the sofa, making it very unusual and original. The described furniture looks especially harmonious and attractive in modern interiors.

Sofas can be equipped not only with shelves, but also with various transformation mechanisms. There are several of the most popular and widespread systems, allowing to unfold upholstered furniture, giving access to its additional functions.

• "Book". One of the most reliable and simple mechanisms, which is familiar to many people. Here, in order to form a comfortable place to sleep, you just need to tilt the back of the sofa back. There is no need to move furniture away from the walls.

• "Eurobook". Furniture with the specified mechanism differs in that the sleeping place in it is expanded by the operation of roll-out rollers. They push the couch seat forward. Thus, an empty niche opens into which you need to hide the back. These shelving sliding designs are popular but can ruin the floor if the wheels are not rubberized.

• "Dolphin". Simple, unpretentious and practical mechanism. Durable, wear-resistant, designed for frequent use. It transforms like this: you have to pull on the loops fixed on the section under the seats.

• "Pantograph". Otherwise, this mechanism is called "tick-tock" or "puma". It was developed as one of the varieties of the "Eurobook", but there were no rollers (for rolling out the seat). Such sofas can be folded out in an elementary way: you need to pull the seat up, grabbing its edge in the middle.

• "French clamshell". Many sofas with shelves are equipped with this mechanism. Furniture with it is compact only when it is folded. The structure unfolds if you only pull on the edge of the seat. Such models are not suitable for regular use - in such conditions they quickly fail, and the berth here is never perfectly flat.

The frames of sofas, supplemented with shelves, are made from different materials.

• Natural wood. Reliable, strong, environmentally friendly material. But wooden models can be expensive and need to be treated periodically with antiseptics.
• Metal. The frames are made of aluminum, titanium, steel. Such models are especially durable, wear-resistant, but can be heavy, which creates problems during transportation.
• MDF, chipboard. Inexpensive materials, but also cannot boast of high wear resistance. They are not designed for heavy loads. Chipboard is completely toxic material - it contains formaldehydes. Materials of classes "E-1" or "E-0" are considered safe.

For cladding, they often use:

• jacquard;
• flock;
• natural or artificial leather;
• tapestry;
• eco-leather;
• organza.

Modern sofas with shelves are available in different sizes. Here are some common parameters for such furniture:

• width 2600 mm x height 800 mm;
• 2500x850 mm;
• 2500x1000 mm;
• 2350x750 mm;
• 2400x850 mm;
• 2400x810 mm;
• 2700x800 mm.

Of course, all sofas with shelves are not limited to these dimensions. In furniture stores, you can find a lot of other options. The depth of structures also varies depending on the features of a particular model.

Let's get acquainted with the features of sofas in different styles.

• Classic. For this style, a light, high-quality version made from natural fabrics is suitable. Presence of natural wood is desirable, carved details are welcome, but in limited quantities.

• High tech. Furniture in this style will be monochromatic, stylish and modern. The presence of chrome-plated or just metal parts (for example, shelves) is encouraged, backlighting is allowed.

• Minimalism. Furniture in this style will be simple, austere and restrained, monochromatic. There should be no decorations, no decorations, no lighting on the shelves, no prints on the upholstery.

• Loft. A rough, dark sofa with shelves of lightly finished wood would work here. Metal parts will be useful. In this style direction, the very place is for brutal, bold designs without carving, mirror shine and expensive decor.

Let's consider how to choose the right sofa with shelves.

• Dimensions. Make sure that the furniture fits perfectly into the square of the room. Take measurements before going to the store.
• Materials. It is advisable to take a sofa made from environmentally friendly and high quality materials.The latter should not be damaged or defective. Inspect the upholstery, the condition of the shelf, and other structural details. If there are any defects, it is better to refuse to purchase.
• Mechanism... If the sofa is equipped with a folding mechanism, it should be checked before purchasing. All systems should run smoothly with no jams, squeaks or crunches.
• Design... Choose furniture that matches the style and color of your surroundings - this is very important.
• Brand. It is recommended to buy only branded furniture if you want to put a really high-quality and durable sample at home.

A well-chosen sofa, complemented by comfortable shelves, can become a spectacular element of the interior. Consider a few successful harmonious ensembles.

• Open snow-white shelves behind the armrests of the same snow-white L-shaped sofa will look attractive in a room with a lot of natural light. The floor can also be made white. To dilute the "whiteness" is purple decorative pillows.

• The grassy green and white sofa will be more functional if its armrests are fitted with shelves inside. Such furniture will look harmonious against the background of light walls and a floor finished with light brown laminate.

• A chic corner sofa with beige leather upholstery will look more expensive with a high corner shelf made of dark wood or glass. This upholstered furniture will find its place against the backdrop of pale gray walls, milky wood floors and ashy floor carpet with a high pile.

In the next video, you will find a quick overview of a corner sofa with a bar and shelves.