Sofa in the living room: design, types, materials, mechanisms, shapes, colors, choice of location

How to choose a sofa in the living room?

There are several important points to consider:

• Purpose sofa: will it be the focal point of the interior or will it complement the rest of the furniture? Will it be actively used? Will it serve as a sleeping place for guests?
• Dimensions (edit) living room. An oversized sofa will not fit into a tight space, and a miniature one will "get lost" in a spacious room.
• Style interior. Selected upholstered furniture should be in harmony with the decor and decoration of the room.

What is the best upholstery material in the living room?

Convenience is the main indicator for a sofa, but the practical side of the issue is no less important.

Consider three main types of upholstery:

• Leather. An expensive material that will add a touch of luxury to the furnishings. Hardwearing, but poor breathability. Not comfortable for exposed parts of the body.
• Made of eco-leather. Combines the advantages of leather upholstery (strength, appearance), but costs less, and the tactile sensations are many times more pleasant.
• Fabric. Provides unlimited possibilities for design and texture. It is recommended to choose fabric that is resistant to dirt and stress: matting, velor, flock, jacquard, tapestry.

In the photo there is a stylish leather sofa in a youth loft.

What is the best transformation mechanism in the living room?

When choosing a sofa by the type of transformation, you should pay attention to the design features, ease of folding and the presence of a linen box. There are several types of mechanisms:

• Book. Unpretentious design, proven over the years. Two parts can be easily converted into one, there is a spacious laundry box.
• Click-gag. An improved version of the book mechanism. In addition to the backrest and seat, the armrests are also transformed. It has three levels of unfolding: sitting, lying and intermediate resting position.
• Eurobook. Unlike a "book", it does not need to be moved away from the wall in order to unfold. The seat rolls out forward and the back rests down. There is a laundry box.
• Accordion. Unfolds in length by pulling the seat towards you. A full-fledged bed consists of three parts, the joints of which are not felt.
• Cot. A sofa with a metal frame and a thin mattress, folded three times and hidden under the seat of individual pillows.
• Sedaflex. Modified clamshell model. In it, in addition to the seat cushions, the back cushions are also transformed.
• Dolphin. The lower part of the berth quickly and easily "jumps out" when unfolding, due to which the mechanism got its name.

In the photo there is a spacious living room with a sofa unfolded.

Shapes and sizes of sofas

In addition to standard straight sofas, manufacturers offer original designs for every taste.

Corner

The distinctive characteristics of sectional corner sofas are spaciousness and versatility. As a rule, they have boxes for linen. Look great in the company of rectangular or oval coffee tables.

The corner of the L-shaped sofa is located on the right or left. There are also universal designs, where the modular part can change its location if necessary.

Semicircular and round

Such models are not always practical, but they look very original in the interior of the living room.

In the photo there is a fireplace room with a rounded sofa, which is in harmony with the table and stucco on the ceiling.

U-shaped

Suitable for large apartments. Accommodates a maximum of people in the living room, and there is no need to buy additional chairs.

Small sofas

A practical type of furniture: due to its compact size, it fits in a small living room or studio apartment.

In the photo, a narrow sofa fills the space, located in a wall niche.

Large sofa for the whole living room

If the layout allows you to donate most of the space to the sofa, it is quite possible to find five- or six-seat designs on the modern market. Such royal furniture occupies the entire wall. Suitable for a large family or very hospitable hosts.

The photo shows a long corner sofa with a comfortable high back, located opposite the TV.

Design options for sofas in the interior

Today, designers have ceased to limit their imagination, since modern furniture manufacturers can bring any idea to life.

With drawings and patterns

Multicolored patterns on the upholstery will appeal to connoisseurs of retro. Fabric with flowers will fit both Victorian and Provence styles. Matter in a traditional cage will add respectability to the atmosphere. Striped upholstery will accentuate the graphics of the interior and add dynamics to it.

In the photo, a thin white strip on a blue sofa is a common technique for recreating a nautical style.

Two sofas in the living room

A couple of sofas in the hall are a good way to furnish a spacious room. They create a right angle or are placed opposite each other. At the same time, it is not necessary to choose identical models - two-tone combinations look more interesting.

Chester

Legendary sofa of English origin. It has several recognizable features: chic curved armrests, carriage brace on the back, leather (less often fabric) upholstery. Chesterfield invariably becomes an adornment of any - not only classic - living room.

With an ottoman

An ottoman is a very functional piece of upholstered furniture that serves as a footrest, table or chest. The ottoman is square, rectangular or round.

In the photo there is a rectangular ottoman with legs. Included with mustard sofa.

How to choose the color of the sofa in the living room?

Designers advise avoiding combinations close to the shade of the walls: it is better to select furniture, playing on contrasts. A light sofa will fit better in a dark living room and vice versa: in a light interior, dark or bright furniture of rich colors will look beneficial. A monochromatic scale is appropriate if there is a goal to "dissolve" the sofa in the setting.

In the photo, the mint sofa fits perfectly into the setting of muted tones. The cool shade of the upholstery is in harmony with the wardrobe in a rich emerald color.

Sofa colors

When choosing a color palette, you need to rely on your own preferences. The most common furniture is basic - white, gray and black - tones. But saturated shades are also successfully used in the interior of the living room, because it is the color that gives the atmosphere a special character and affects the mood.

Design can be harmonized by combining warm (or cold) upholstery tones with neutral finishes or with each other.Cold shades - lilac, turquoise, blue, emerald, dark blue, violet - are energetically inactive, help to relax.

The photo shows a harmonious combination of a lilac sofa and a warm range of floors and walls.

Warm shades - orange, red, yellow, grassy green, burgundy, brown - will make the room cozy and cheer up.

How to put the sofa in the hall correctly?

In designer interiors, the optimal place is chosen for the sofa, and these are not always popular options "near the wall", "in front of the TV" or "near the fireplace".

If the living room is small, you can put it near the window: This will free up three walls for maneuvers and save space. The only drawback is that sleeping near the radiator is not always comfortable.

If the window in the living room is bay window, you need to place the sofa so as to provide a circular walk. This is possible only in a spacious room, like the option "in the middle of the room"when zoning is necessary. Suitable for a kitchen-living room.

According to the recommendations of the Eastern teachings of Feng Shui, upholstered furniture should not be placed across from the door, since all the unfavorable incoming energy will be directed to the person. But sometimes in narrow rooms this is the only way out.

If the living room has niche or nothing to fill the space under the stairs - a mini-sofa will become an additional place for a secluded relaxation.

Design ideas in various living room styles

In order to maintain a certain style direction, it is important to choose furniture that emphasizes the unity of the decor.

Modern sofas

The living room decoration in a modern style does not differ in a variety of colors. The furniture is functional here, it is arranged conveniently and concisely. Its design is dominated by geometrically regular shapes.

The photo shows an unusual four-seater sofa with a low back and a built-in table.

Classical

Timeless classics underline the owners' love of luxury and sophistication. The furnishings are chosen exquisite, in pastel colors, and the upholstery is made of expensive fabrics, for example, velvet.

Neoclassic

This is a combination of nobility and pragmatism. The furniture is characterized by high-quality fabrics and fillers; a natural palette and simple ornaments are used in the decor.

In the photo there is a living room combined with a kitchen. The furniture looks neat and expensive, and the ornament on the pillows echoes the textiles on the windows.

Provence

The pacifying Provence is not associated with pretentiousness - it smells of homeliness. Soft sofas with floral patterns, quilted bedspreads, lavender shades fit perfectly into the interior.

Pictured is a provincial-style living room with a white three-seater sofa.

Minimalism

The leading colors in this style are white and gray interspersed with shades of natural wood. The space is not cluttered with furniture. The upholstery material is presented in a light palette and is devoid of complex patterns.

Modern

The Art Nouveau living room combines glossy surfaces and bright lighting. Modular furniture with metal elements and without bulky decorative elements is used.

The photo shows a living room in Art Nouveau style, where a three-seater corner sofa is adjacent to a glossy coffee table.

Types of sofas for the hall

Leisure furniture also differs in types of structures:

• Modular. They consist of separate sections, with the help of which you can easily change the arrangement of furniture.
• Straight. Traditional models. A winning option for any room.
• With a berth. Such a sofa eliminates the need to purchase additional furniture for sleeping.

In the photo there is furniture, consisting of several segments, which are combined in accordance with the needs of the owners.

• Transformers. They have a folding mechanism with a shelf, with the help of which the structure turns into a sofa bed with an orthopedic mattress.

Recommendations for the selection of textiles for the living room

Sofa textiles enliven the setting and add color accents.One way to decorate the interior is to partially cover the furniture with a blanket, cover it with a bedspread, or protect it with a cape.

Often, pillows are used as a decor, combining:

• plain upholstery and ornament;
• overlapping shades;
• bright colors on a pastel background.

The photo shows a vivid example of a successful combination of textiles: the ornament on the carpet is in harmony with the pillows, the beige plaid and the ottoman are in harmony with the curtains.

Furniture accessories often overlap with curtains or carpet. You can achieve harmony in the design of textiles by varying shades and using different textures: for example, fur pillows and a carpet in the form of an animal skin.

Photo gallery

As a rule, the interior of the living room is built around a sofa, and how it will be - ultra-modern in high-tech style or made of wooden pallets in the loft style - depends only on the character of its owner.