Sofa bed: photos, types of mechanisms, upholstery materials, design, colors, shapes

Pros and cons

Advantages and disadvantages of folding sofas.

Types of mechanisms

A variety of mechanisms are used for transformation, among them the following are distinguished.

Book

It is a time-tested design that is comfortable and easy to use. This model unfolds by raising and lowering one half of the bed.

Eurobook

It includes a retractable seat, in place of which the backrest is laid during transformation, which allows you to turn the sofa into a comfortable bed.

In the photo there is a sofa bed with a Eurobook mechanism in a disassembled state in the interior.

Tick ​​tock

The most convenient way of layout, which is a modernized version of the eurobook. The front part of the structure is pushed forward, rising up with the help of special supports and then lowering to the floor.

Click-gag

It is quite convenient to use and has a compact design. This design unfolds when the backrest is moved to a horizontal state. In addition, she can take several positions, for example, reclining or half-sitting.

Accordion

It has a roll-out mechanism, consisting of several sections, two of which are a sofa back, and the third is a seat.

In the photo there is a bedroom and a yellow sofa bed with accordion mechanism, equipped with a drawer for pastel linen.

Dolphin

This folding sofa can easily replace a sleeping bed. In order to transform it into a bed, you should pull out the lower part, under the seat, pull out an additional platform and fix it in level with the base.

Roll-out

In this case, the berth slides out from under the sofa seats. Most often, a withdrawable mechanism is used for corner products.

Cot

Belgian, British, French or American designs are narrower and more compact. Their transformation is carried out using the sedaflex mechanism, which works on the principle of the product of the same name - a clamshell.

Saber

By moving the backrest towards itself, the seat is pushed forward and the back rests in its place. This model of a saber is equipped with secret drawers for storing bed linen.

What is the best material for upholstery?

Upholstered in leather or eco-leather, it is distinguished by a magnificent and presentable look, undoubtedly attracting attention. The most budgetary, but no less attractive design is fabric upholstery, for example, it can be an environmentally friendly chenille, easy-care and wear-resistant matting, velor, from which almost any dirt is removed, flock, velvet that retains its shape and color saturation for a long time, strong and durable jacquard or other various materials.

In the photo there is a living room and a sofa bed upholstered in black genuine leather.

Filler selection recommendations

The level of comfort and quality of sleep directly depends on the competent choice of the filler.

Most often, it is advised to use springs or natural materials for filling, such as felt or latex, which can significantly extend the life of the furniture. No less high quality are synthetic fillers in the form of foam rubber or polyurethane.

Features of the selection of a frame for a sofa bed

Several main features:

• Frames made of plywood or chipboard will not add extra weight to the structure and thus make them more mobile.
• Eco-friendly and practical bases made of natural solid wood, such as oak, beech, ash, alder, birch, pine or walnut, are distinguished by a fairly high cost, which in turn is justified by their strength and high performance properties.
• Also, a no less popular option is metal frames, reliable, durable and resistant to various kinds of damage.

Sizes and shapes of sofa beds

There are the following types of shapes and sizes.

Round or oval

It makes the atmosphere more comfortable and soft and, due to its streamlined shape, turns the sofa bed into a real relaxation zone.

In the photo there is a lilac round sofa bed in the interior of the living room.

Angular

It is particularly organic and, due to the corner left or right arrangement, allows you to free up a maximum of usable space in the space, while being a spacious three-seater sofa bed.

Narrow

It looks more like an armchair, which also transforms into a full-fledged sleeping bed. In the assembled position, narrow models do not take up much space and are therefore perfect for small rooms.

Semicircular

It is a kind of compromise between strict sharp edges and weightless rounded shapes. The semicircular sofa bed has a fairly presentable appearance and harmoniously fits into the functionality of the room.

Rectangular

The most popular, widespread and traditional form, which can differ in both compact and very impressive dimensions.

Sofa bed design options

Several original photos of design options.

Soft back

The sofa back is the most important structural element, so it should be as comfortable as possible. Soft design, allows you to lean more comfortably on the back.

With chaise longue

The chaise longue can be located on the right or left side of the sofa. Most often it is equipped with a special compartment for storing bedding. This module, due to the possibility of movement, allows you to play with the interior perception.

With bar

Due to such additional options, upholstered furniture acquires special value. The built-in bar will allow you to give the atmosphere a special chic and solidity.

Sheathed with a carriage tie

It has a truly elegant, noble and very stylish look. The upholstery can be leather, velor, velvet or even jacquard; in any case, the carriage coupler always looks presentable and impressive.

With a table

It is a fairly practical solution that combines several furniture items at once, which allows you to significantly save useful square meters in space.

In the photo there is a small sofa bed combined with a compact table in the interior.

With a curbstone

Multifunctional sofa bed combined with a cabinet, creates an excellent storage system for various little things and is an ideal option for a small room

With rhinestones

They will endow the interior space with special elegance and luxury. Rhinestones in the recesses of the quilted upholstery or in the stitching give the product an incredibly attractive look and a certain glamor, making it a harmonious decor for a more fresh and youthful interior.

Without sidewalls

They do not overload the room, do not clutter it up and provide free movement in space. In addition, due to the absence of sidewalls, it turns out to form a spacious sleeping place.

With headrest

Due to the possibility of changing the position and transformation of the head restraints, you can achieve a more comfortable rest.

With armrests

Such designs visually look much more voluminous. The armrests can be wide, high, narrow, thin, or even raised.

With shelves

Thanks to the convenient small shelves, there is additional storage space for various little things, due to which, the sofa model becomes much more functional.

In the photo there is a sofa bed with shelves placed in the armrest in the interior of the living room.

With an ottoman

A sofa in combination with an ottoman provides an opportunity to create various combinations, modify the interior concept and the space as a whole.

Color spectrum

This furniture element can have a wide variety of colors, for example, it can be white, gray, green, black, blue, purple, red, blue, brown or beige. The main thing is that the shade range is fully consistent with the overall interior design.

In the photo there is an attic in the country with a sofa bed, made in red.

For a sofa bed, you can choose either a single color or more colorful and saturated colors. For example, quite often brown products are used in design, which are considered a classic option and are perfectly combined with other shades. A white model will help to freshen up the atmosphere, and an organic gray design is perfect for a neutral interior.

Photos in the interior of the rooms

The use of a folding sofa in various rooms should bring not only benefits for the environment, but also psychological comfort.

To the kitchen

When decorating a kitchen, special attention is paid to the upholstery material. It should be practical, odor-free and easy to clean, such as leather. By design, the most popular options are straight sofa models, kitchen corners or a bay window with a berth.

The photo shows a single corner sofa bed in the interior of a modern kitchen.

To the living room

In the upholstery room, they choose leather materials or wear-resistant fabrics such as microfiber, chenille or flock. For a small room, products with a lighter design or sofas without armrests are especially popular. In decorating the guest room, designs look equally good, both rectangular and soft rounded.

To the children's room

In the arrangement of a schoolchild's nursery, a wide variety of models are used. For a child, they often choose a small sofa with bright upholstery with a print, a sofa, an ottoman that does not have sharp corners, a design in the form of a toy or a cartoon character. In the room of a boy or teenage girl, double products equipped with an orthopedic mattress with increased rigidity and elasticity are appropriate.

In the photo there is a children's room with a small folding sofa in a blue shade.

To the balcony

A compact single folding armchair or a cozy one-and-a-half sofa bed dolphin, accordion, eurobook or folding bed, are distinguished by the easiest transformation and fit perfectly into the balcony space.

Sofa bed ideas in various styles

Each style direction has its own distinctive features and the sofa model must fully comply with them.

Modern

For modern design, they choose practical and functional products with a laconic and discreet design, correct lines and angular shapes. Most often white, gray, black or beige colors are present in the upholstery.

Pictured is a sofa bed with a cougar mechanism in the living room in a modern style.

Classical

A sofa bed can have a high back, wooden armrests and rich decor, products with leather or fabric upholstered in gold, pearl or other light colors are also appropriate.

Scandinavian

The sofa bed uses only natural materials such as wood and textiles. A folding book design, a eurobook with a secret linen drawer, models with a high or low draw-out mechanism, equipped with modules with a bar or a recliner, are often found here.

Provence

Provence is characterized by textile upholstery in soft colors with large or small floral prints. Basically, the products have high soft backs and a more simplified design that harmoniously complements the overall composition.

Loft

Products with a slightly rough design in neutral or classic colors, laconic sofa beds upholstered in leather or faded textiles will be appropriate here.

High tech

This style assumes bright or, on the contrary, muted colors, geometric shapes, metal fittings, transformable headrests, additional pull-out details and other multifunctional decor.

Minimalism

In a minimalist interior, a sofa bed should have a stylish, but at the same time simple look without unnecessary pompous decorations and a strict color scheme, the monotony of which can be diluted with bright accent pillows.

Photo gallery

The sofa bed is a real interior find that is functional, stylish and allows you to create a certain atmosphere in the room.