The corner sofa is an aesthetic, multifunctional and incredibly practical element of the interior, which has become the most popular piece of furniture throughout the world.
Advantages and disadvantages
Consider the advantages of using a corner sofa over a straight.
| Virtues | disadvantages |
|---|---|
| It has more seating, does not require the purchase of additional seats. | In small rooms it may look cumbersome. |
| The folding model forms a wide berth. | In the absence of a changeable angle, it is difficult to rearrange the room. |
| The L-shaped design fits into a corner, saving space. | To protect the upholstery you need to order a special cover. |
Kinds of corner sofas
By type of design sofas are divided into four main ones:
- Modular. It consists of several blocks, which, if necessary, can be swapped.
- Sofa transformer. It consists of a wardrobe with a shelf, a folding bed and a sofa. In the daytime the bed is hidden in the closet.
- Sofa bed. Solution for small apartments. When unfolded, the structure turns into a full-fledged place to sleep.
- With interchangeable angle. Universal module, which is rearranged on the left or right side of the main section.
In the photo there is a country house with multicolor frameless soft furniture from separate blocks.
Transformation mechanisms
Angular sectional sofas have different types of mechanisms that allow you to convert furniture into a sleeping place in different ways.
Dolphin
Reliable mechanism for frequent use. The berth automatically rises from a sliding box.
Accordion
The berth, stretching like accordion bellows, is pushed forward and placed on a support. The result is a double sofa bed.
Roll out
When unfolding one of the parts, hidden in the bottom, rolls forward and upward. The seat extends behind it, forming a sleeping place.
Book
Classic and simple mechanism. The spring seat rises to a click, so that the backrest takes a horizontal position, then falls back.
Scissors
A sliding corner structure of two equilateral parts is rotated and joined into a bed. The back falls down.
French cot
Simple mechanism with metal frame. For folding you need to remove the upper cushions and pull the seat towards you. The mattress consists of three sections.
American folding bed
He is "sedafleks". A berth after unfolding consists of two links. The thickened mattress has orthopedic armor.
Click-klyak
It differs from the classic "book" in that it allows you to fix the angle between the back and the seat in different positions.
Eurobook
For transformation, you need to remove the cushions, roll the seat forward and lower the backrest.
What are the sizes of corner sofas?
The standard dimensions of corner products are 230-280 cm long and 150-180 cm wide. Large corner sofas from 280 to 406 cm long are most suitable for a spacious living room.
The length of the small corner structures reaches just 203 cm. Mini-sofas are suitable for the kitchen, children's room and office. In the corridor and the bedroom canapes look great - compact sofas of elegant shape with two armrests and a back.
Upholstery sofa material
Consider three main types:
- Leather. Dear, but the most reliable material. Adding to the atmosphere of brutality and respectability. It has durability and the possibility of wet cleaning.
- Eco-leather At a affordable price, it has the same qualities as genuine leather, but less capricious in its care. Eco-friendly, hypoallergenic.
- Fabric The most suitable fabrics for upholstery are divided into pile (velor, artificial suede) and lint-free (Jacquard, tapestry, burlap). Pile matter is durable, but it is afraid of moisture, as under its influence it crumples and loses its appearance. The exception is the flock, which is extremely easy to clean. Lint-free fabrics are also durable and aesthetic, have good breathability, and retain their original appearance for a long time.
Pictured is a luxurious leather corner sofa in a modern style.
Today, unpretentious fabric mat is very popular. It is durable, wear-resistant, characterized by a variety of colors and textures.
In the photo furniture with upholstered mat, which will fit perfectly into any style.
How to choose a corner sofa?
In order for the purchased furniture to please and serve as long as possible, it’s worth solving a few questions for yourself:
- Purpose What is more important - to place the whole family watching a movie or to arrange guests for the night? Either a long multi-seat sofa, or a transformer, on which it is comfortable to sleep, will do.
- Convenience of a design: for the people preferring to sit exactly, the furniture with a high back will approach. If it is preferable to rest half, you should choose a low back with a comfortable headrest or even a recliner - a sofa that adapts to the shape of the body, changing the position of the back and pushing the foot rest.
- The appearance of the product. The choice of colors depends on the style of the interior and the taste preferences of the owner.
Photos of sofas of different colors
To make the upholstered furniture a focal point, a bright upholstery color and a neutral finish should be used as the background. Red is excellent with white walls. Yellow and orange shades increase the mood and add comfort to the interior. Green or light green upholstery echoes natural motifs.
Blue and turquoise sofas look bright if they are located among the monochromatic light decor. Olive and blue are cold shades, they bring a touch of freshness to the atmosphere.
The photo is a soft corner of mustard color on a neutral white background.
Another example of a successful combination is when a sofa and the walls of a room are selected in dark colors, for example, brown or wenge.
Playing on contrasts, you can use similar colors, but a few tones brighter or darker, as well as the classic black and white combination.
On the photo is a monochrome interior with a black sofa.
The fabrics of neutral gray shades are most common. A combination of beige upholstery on a cream background, typical of low-key interiors, is also popular.
Much less common angular models of lilac or purple: this type of upholstery gives the room individuality. The leading place for creating romantic interiors is occupied by pink furniture.
Photo of sofas in different design
The range of modern furniture stores is incredibly wide.
With ottoman
A soft corner with an ottoman is distinguished by comfort and functionality: it can serve as a table or a footrest.
Sofa of pallets
Original construction made from production pallets. Unusual design will be appreciated by lovers of eco-friendly furniture and loft style lovers.
Combined with other furniture
Non-standard designs include furniture with a built-in bar that can hide in the back or armrest, as well as the corners with a table or shelves.
On the photo is a functional burgundy sofa. In the armrests built bar and shelf with backlight.
With four-sided tie
Carriage screed has always been associated with bohemianness. Velvet and leather products, decorated with crystals or rhinestones, look truly luxurious. But the carriage fastener has become so popular that it is used everywhere: for example, in the upholstery of multi-colored furniture as in the photo.
With various armrests
Most corner structures have comfortable soft armrests, but in the design interiors there are also practical wooden ones. In some models, there are no armrests.
Chesterfield
The popular recognizable sofa with a curved back and rounded armrests was also embodied in an angular design.
In the photo Chesterfield, which has become many times more, but has not lost its sophistication.
With pictures and patterns
Upholstered corner sofas, especially if the furniture is made to order, has an infinite number of variations: in a traditional cage, in a dynamic strip and all sorts of inserts. Comfortable and homely sofa in a patchwork or floral style.
Forms
The shape of the corner structure is selected depending on the purpose of the sofa and the room layout. Low furniture visually lifts the ceiling. Round models look favorably only in the middle of the room. Symmetric u-shaped structures can be placed both in the center and close to the wall.
The photo is a stylish sofa with a low back.
Examples of sofas in the interior of the apartment
Due to the variety of models, it is not difficult to choose furniture suitable for any type of room.
Living room
Most often the corner sofa is located in the hall - the main room where you can gather with the whole family or receive guests. You can read recommendations about the location of the sofa in the living room and evaluate the photos of real interiors in this article.
Photos of corner sofas in the kitchen
Corner sofa turns the kitchen into the dining room. In a large room soft design with a dining table will be located without difficulty. It can accommodate from 4 to 7 people. Also, with the help of a kitchen sofa, you can zone the space, which is especially important for studios.
The photo shows a corner sofa in the kitchen, which separates the rest area from the dining area.
Corner sofa helps to ergonomically use the most problematic areas - a corner or a niche, which saves space. In addition, many kitchen corners are equipped with functional storage boxes.
In the photo is a kitchen with a corner sofa, which serves as an extra bed.
In the children's room
Due to the variety of colors and shapes, the corner sofa is also suitable for a children's room. It can become a bed for a friend who came to visit with an overnight stay, but is not suitable as a permanent bed: for a child it is better to buy an orthopedic mattress.
On the photo is a quilted corner sofa with a square ottoman chest.
Corner piece perfectly fit into the teenage room.
In the photo room for a teenager with a sofa, the individual two-color modules of which, if desired, can be easily reversed.
On the balcony or loggia
With the help of a furniture corner, rest on the balcony can be arranged with particular comfort. For open spaces it is recommended to select a frame of durable wood or rattan, as well as wear-resistant upholstery.
The photo design of the pallets with mint accents, softening the roughness of the improvised frame.
To the bedroom
If the floor space allows, the corner furniture can be entered into the bedroom, which in this case will serve as a living room.
How to put a corner sofa in the room?
The most popular version of the arrangement of corner furniture - close to the walls. So the zone which usually remains free is involved, and the cozy corner is created. Opposite can be a TV or fireplace.
Another way of placing is at the window. It will be problematic to approach it, but two walls will be freed for other furniture.
If a window with a bay window, the sofa is recommended to put in the middle, but this option is appropriate only in a large room. With the help of upholstered furniture it is easy to carry out zoning: for example, to separate the area for guests from the kitchen.
The photo shows a roomy sofa with a long right-sided section that zon the kitchen-living room.
A selection of sofas in various styles of interior
- A velvet or velor sofa with rounded shapes will perfectly fit into a classic style.
- For Provence - French country - upholstery with a floral print is best.
- Modern style is characterized by functionality and convenience, so the modular design will have to be most welcome here.
- Neoclassicism involves the use of elegant, but modern elements: its interiors are decorated with furniture made of high-quality fabric with edgings or carriages.
In the photo is a triple velor sofa with an exquisite oval table.
- Scandinavian and Japanese styles are an offshoot of minimalism. The Scandinavian direction is characterized by bright furnishings and comfortable upholstered furniture. In the Japanese style is dominated by natural materials and appropriate elegant sofa with low legs.
- In the elegant Oriental style, silk patterned upholstery and furniture with many details are often used.
- A luxurious sofa with rounded shapes, carved armrests and gilding will fit into the pompous baroque.
- A festive art deco intricately combines unsuited elements in an atmosphere, which is why both elegant wrought-iron furniture and a bright comfortable sofa are appropriate in it.
The high-tech style is distinguished by multi-stage lighting, glossy surfaces and manufacturability. The furniture here is minimalist but functional.
Tips for choosing textiles
Corner furniture accessories should blend in harmoniously with the use of similar shades or textures.
- Cape, blanket, bedspread. Carry and practical, and decorative function. If desired, you can cover upholstery to protect it from contamination. If you cover the sofa blanket, the situation will become homely.
- Pillows. Traditional decoration of corner furniture. They can be in harmony with chairs, curtains and other interior elements.
- Carpet. Visually unites the space, combining the shades used in the decor.
Photo Gallery
The corner sofa is the optimal solution for impressive apartments and small apartments. This functional piece of furniture will be a source of comfort anywhere in the house.
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