A chair bed for daily use when folded does not differ much from a regular chair. And in disassembled it can become a full bed. Furniture in the house does not happen much. Especially the one designed for sleep. After all, everyone has ever faced the problem of where to put guests. When all the furniture is occupied, a chair-bed will come in handy. Yes, often the owners themselves or their children use it.
Destination
The chair bed for daily use is multifunctional. During the day it will come in handy in order to relax, seat guests. In the evening, the chair quickly turns into a place to sleep.
Usually a chair-bed is not the best place to sleep, but it can serve them a certain time. Especially in cases where the area of a room or apartment is small, and there are many people living in it. It is convenient to use it for those who rent an apartment. And the installation of such a sofa in the children's room will provide an opportunity to save space for games.
Benefits
Chair bed for daily use:
- when folded, it takes up little space in the room;
- unfolded can serve as a full-fledged berth;
- easy to fold and unfold;
- it is convenient to transport if necessary from one apartment to another.
Chair bed for children
Folding chairs are often used in children's rooms or apartments, where there is no separate room for children. In this case, the child sleeps at night on an unfolded chair, and during the day they fold him up, freeing up the area.
Folding chairs for children are distinguished by a bright pattern. But it must be borne in mind that in a few years such furniture will have to meet the requirements of a grown child. Therefore, it is not worth choosing a very children's drawing. The conversion mechanism must be reliable and simple, so that your child can cope with it. In addition, it must be safe.
The size
The width of the berth is from 70 to 90 cm, the length is from 180 cm to 2 meters. In this case, the chair can serve the child for a long time, until the time when he grows up. The same sizes are suitable for an adult. But the coloring here will be appropriate for another. It should be in harmony with the color of furniture, curtains or the color of the walls. Various prints or other original solutions can be placed on it.
Chair Requirements
In order to be comfortable sleeping on the armchair, it should be orthopedic. When buying, pay attention to the fact that in the unfolded form on the berth there should not be differences in height. The stiffness of both parts should also be the same.
Design
Armchairs with the same mechanism can be made in different styles:
- classic;
- high tech;
- modern.
Choose a model that matches the style of the room in which the chair will be placed.
Most folding models have a traditional look. An interesting solution is a roll-out chair bed. After you pull the seat toward you, it will slide away easily and smoothly, and the back will fall into its place. It turns out a comfortable bed. The advantage of such models is their durability, reliability and ease of use.
Modern armchairs are minimalist, lack of unnecessary details. Models without armrests became popular. Thanks to original design solutions, they take a non-standard look. The armrests can be soft and hard, narrow and wide, upholstered in fabric, wooden, laminated. You can buy a chair without armrests.
An interesting option might be a recliner. Its design makes it possible to adjust the angle of inclination of the back, pushing the footboard forward. The armrests are also adjustable in such models.
Folding mechanisms
The chair-bed for daily use is equipped with a mechanism that allows you to fold and unfold the product. Usually they are the same as in sofas.
- "Book". The disadvantage is that it needs to be moved away during folding. It is heavy and you can scratch the floor.
- The Eurobook folds out much easier, but takes up more space when folded. Does not scratch the floor.
- The draw-out mechanism is easy to use, but folding requires more space.
- "Dolphin" consists of three parts, so when folded it has a high seat. Suitable for children.
- The clamshell (American and French) have a complex, but reliable design. It will not work for children, because it will not be easy for them to lay out such a mechanism.
- "Click-Clack" makes it possible to raise the back to the desired height.
- "Boomerang".
What to look for
The chair should be comfortable to use in any position. It is important to pay attention to such details:
- Box for linen.
- Wireframe.
- Upholstery.
- Filler.
A box for storing bedding simplifies cleaning the bed in the morning, but is not critical, since the bed can be removed in the closet.
Frame
The material from which the frame is made is more important for the high-quality functioning of the chair-bed. Cheap models have a skeleton of particleboard, the middle price category - of fiberboard and plywood. The most reliable and expensive options will be with a frame made of beech, pine, birch. New developments are used in which the frame will be lighter, but stronger. The chair bed for children should be made of environmentally friendly materials. A piece of cardboard or lamellas and blocks can support a place to sleep. It is clear that the latter options are considered more reliable and preferable.
Upholstery
The cover of the chair-bed can be made of cotton, leather (the most expensive), nubuck, flock, jacquard. To protect against stains, fabrics with special impregnation are used. Experts do not advise taking soft chair beds with upholstery from fleecy fabrics. It is difficult to care for them. As a result of using them, blurred spots appear. It is better to choose fabrics that are not subject to quick wiping, not very light.
Filler
Softness and comfort of the chair provide fillers. In cheap models it is foam rubber. But he is short-lived. In elite designs, there can be several layers. For example, the lower one is made of interwoven rubber belts, the middle one is made of latex, and the upper one is made of artificial felt.
The filler should not cause allergies. Sometimes it collects a large amount of dust and various bacteria. When stored in a humid place, mold may start. Therefore, often the filler is impregnated with a special substance that prevents the appearance of harmful microorganisms.
Cost
Depending on the quality of the materials from which the chair-bed is made, the price of such products differs significantly. The cost of a cheap model is from 14 thousand rubles. You can buy a better chair-bed, the price of which reaches 21,000. It all depends on the wishes and size of your wallet.