Sofa in the interior: types, mechanisms, design, colors, shapes, differences from other sofas

What is a sofa?

The sofa is a fairly convenient piece of furniture that has excellent performance characteristics. Outwardly, this product looks like a small sofa, equipped with an elegant back and armrests located at the same height.

Varieties of sofas

Several basic types:

• Double. It is quite relevant, has a reliable transformation mechanism, due to which a wide, spacious and even double bed is provided, without height differences and depressions.
• One and a half.It is a comfortable place to sleep, both for one person and, if desired, for two people.
• One bedroom. This design is distinguished by its small size and compactness, which significantly saves space, while providing a comfortable extra bed.

In the photo there is a double sofa made in white in the interior of the bedroom.

Quite often, such structures are equipped with a spacious box for linen or other things, thus an additional storage system is organized in the room.

What is the difference between a sofa and an ottoman, couch and sofa?

The sofa is small in height and has a backrest with armrests located on the same level, in contrast to ottomans or couches, which most often do not have a headrest and armrests. Compared to the sofa, it has a more compact size and a slimmer frame, and is also more rigid than the sofa model.

Sofa shapes and sizes

Small models most often have single berths and fit perfectly into small spaces. Narrow products with a width of no more than 50-60 cm are stationary structures without a transformation mechanism.

The photo shows the interior of the living room with a corner sofa in gray shades.

The model, located at an angle, is universal and provides the ability to choose the right or left direction of rotation, thereby stylishly decorating the space, taking into account all its features.

What are the transformation mechanisms?

Modern pieces of furniture have a variety of mechanisms, each of which functions in its own way:

• Tick ​​tock.
• Eurobook.
• Dolphin.
• Draw-out mechanism.
• Accordion.
• French clamshell.

In the photo there is a sofa with a carved wooden back and armrests, equipped with a roll-out mechanism.

The sofa has quite strong and reliable folding transformation mechanisms, it is very easy to disassemble and provides a perfectly flat and most comfortable place to sleep.

Sofa design options

Quite often in the design there are rattan wicker models, which are distinguished by a beautiful, light appearance and do not clutter up the space. Such furniture is placed in a country house, in a country house or in a city apartment.

Also, products with wooden armrests look very comfortable and cozy, creating a rather original and interesting design. To complement the appearance of these structures, they use decor with pillows, a blanket or a beautiful bedspread, thus it turns out to give them completeness and make them a noticeable interior element.

The photo shows a gray sofa, decorated with a high back in the interior of a modern living room.

Models with a high back and products decorated with a carriage coupler, which can be decorated with furniture studs or rhinestones, have no less attractive design. For a luxurious and at the same time especially cozy design, they use designs with three backs or a sofa with a soft headboard.

In the photo there is a nursery for a girl with a narrow turquoise sofa, decorated with a coach tie.

Forged options are especially unique, they are a real work of art and form a non-trivial interior.

Color examples

When choosing a color scheme for this furniture, first of all, the general shade solution of the room is taken into account. For example, a white sofa has a particularly refreshing look, which is in perfect harmony with almost any setting; to create a brighter and more creative design, they choose models in a blue shade, and for a spectacular and cheerful interior, options in yellow tones.

The photo shows a Chesterfield sofa, made in pink in the interior of the living room in light colors.

A blue shade is suitable for a light and sophisticated room design, pink tones will endow the space with elegance and rich gloss, burgundy will endow the room with luxury and pomp, and picturesque beige and deep gray will become a universal option for almost any design solution.

The photo shows the interior of a modern living room with a blue sofa.

What does a sofa look like in the interior of an apartment?

Examples of the use of this furniture in various rooms.

In the kitchen

The sofa will be a great alternative to the sofa. The design with a sleeping place can complement the interior of the kitchen or dining room, fulfilling its direct purpose or act as an element of zoning in the kitchen-living room.

In the photo there is a sofa with white leather upholstery in the interior of the kitchen.

In the children's room

These products are the most popular solution for children, both boys and girls. Designs with bumpers are often decorated with soft upholstery with elastic filling, which provides absolute safety for the child. Models are also equipped with boxes for bedding or other small items, thereby freeing up additional space for games in the room.

In the photo there is a nursery for a girl, decorated with a sofa with drawers.

Teenagers choose products with a more original and youthful design, in the form of comfortable, compact sliding structures that, when folded, can be used for hanging out with friends.

In the living room

In the hall, the sofa is mainly used as a comfortable and beautiful seating place, which harmoniously complements the furniture ensemble and is perfect for accommodating guests. It is desirable that this product be sustained in the same style as the design of the room and echoed in color with other interior elements.

To the hallway or corridor

The elegant, small and laconic design will fit perfectly into the corridor, where it will not clutter up the space and take up a large amount of free space, which is often very small in the hallway.

Into the bedroom

In the interior of the bedroom, the sofa most often performs a decorative function. It can be located at the foot of the bed or in combination with a floor lamp and bookshelves, create a cozy corner for relaxation. A fairly relevant solution for small rooms is a design equipped with a linen box.

To the balcony

Due to their compact size, these mini-products easily fit into the space of a balcony or loggia, adding special functionality to it.

Photo of a sofa in various styles

In the Provence style, the sofa is mainly made of natural materials in light shades. Such designs are distinguished by pastel-colored fabric upholstery, decorated with various prints with stripes, checks or unobtrusive floral patterns. For classic design and neoclassicism, round or semicircular models with a carved wooden back, legs and armrests or products decorated with a carriage tie are especially suitable.

In the photo there is a white sofa equipped with storage boxes in the interior of the nursery in the Scandinavian style.

For the luxurious and artsy Baroque, semi-antique models with a more graceful shape are characteristic, which can have tapestry upholstery, carved edging, a figured headboard or curved armrests. In an oriental-style interior, a sofa, both in bright and luscious, and in muted neutral shades, upholstered in silk, brocade or velvet fabric with various gold ornaments, will be appropriate. A loft room is often decorated with wooden structures that have a slightly rough appearance; in modern design, products with a laconic and simple appearance are used, with practical and stylish leather or fabric upholstery.

Photo gallery

The sofa is quite an interesting and functional piece of furniture, which, due to the large number of models, shapes, sizes and additional elements, perfectly complements the design of any room.