The sofa will find a place in any room: in a one-room and multi-room apartment, a large country house, in a small cottage, office and so on. On it you can both receive guests and stay for the night. We suggest you find out what are the corner sofas for the living room. The price of some models and possible design solutions will also be discussed in this article.
Advantages of Corner Sofas
In comparison with ordinary sofas, corner ones have a large number of advantages:
- they can fit a larger number of people;
- suitable not only for large living spaces, but also harmoniously fit into a small space;
- have a comfortable berth;
- there is a wide variety in form, color palette, upholstery, price category, functions and configuration;
- have an interesting shape that makes it easy to fit into a modern interior;
- eliminate the need for additional seats, so no seats are needed;
- with their help it is possible to easily zon the room (for example, to separate the kitchen and the living room).
Well, in addition to this, a modular sofa for the living room is much more comfortable than a simple couch.
What should I look for when choosing?
Here is a list of the main points that you need to pay attention to when choosing a specific model of an angular sofa:
- The purpose of the sofa. It is needed only as a place for family and friendly gatherings or it will be used as a sleeping place.
- If you need a berth, then what size should it be.
- How often will the sofa be used. The further choice of upholstery and the folding mechanism depends on this item.
- The maximum available size of the place where the sofa will be placed.
- Are additional elements needed, except for seats. For example, armrests, boxes, bar compartments and so on.
And to further reduce your choice, you must clearly determine the size of the budget for the purchase of a corner sofa.
Varieties
The modular sofa in the living room can be of two types:
Sectional sofa in the living room consists of parts that are attached to each other according to the developed design. This includes backrests, seats, head restraints, and other possible items. The dimensions of the sofa are strictly calculated. During operation, sections can no longer be swapped. The only way to change the decor is to change the upholstery.
The convertible modular sofa for the living room consists of several blocks for seating, which are not tightly connected to each other. Therefore, at any time, the sections can be interchanged, thereby updating the interior of the room without material costs.
Corner sofas also vary in shape, which can be:
- classic straight line with sharp corners;
- semicircular;
- U-shaped;
- round.
Naturally, the most compact is the classic one. But if the size of the room allows, round and p-shaped couches look very impressive.
Picking options
Today, shops and manufacturers offer a wide selection of additions to the basic configuration of the sofa.
The corner sofa in the living room can have armrests, built-in shelves, storage compartments and tables located in the backs and seats, a bar, ottomans and so on.
As a supplement, you can purchase in a set a variety of ottomans, chairs, couches, deck chairs and cabanas. These elements of upholstered furniture in some models are parts that make up the whole structure of the corner sofa.
Unfolding mechanism and sofa frame
If you are considering sofas for a living room with a berth, then special attention should be paid to two things - the frame and the folding mechanism.
Frames can be made of the following materials:
- Wood. More reliable frames are beech, oak, walnut and ash. Of conifers, the base of the sofa is less durable.
- Chipboard. It is not inferior in strength to solid wood frames, but here it is worth examining the quality certificates. Occasionally, hazardous substances can be used in the furniture industry.
- Metal. The most reliable type of frame that can withstand heavy loads.
The mechanisms for folding corner sofas are the same as conventional couches:
- Eurobook: the berth simply stretches out, and the back falls.
- Book: the seat rises and then lowers with the back.
- Roll-out: the lower part rolls out.
- Dolphin: the sleeping part is taken with a loop.
- American and French folding beds: the main part of the berth is hidden in a box.
The most reliable are the roll-out and dolphin mechanisms.
Upholstery and filler options
The corner sofa in the living room can be upholstered with such material as:
- The cloth. The most common type. A big plus is a wide selection of textures and color palettes. It’s easy to care for such material and some damage can be easily repaired.
- Faux leather. The color variety is less than among fabrics, but more than that of genuine leather. The material is easy to clean, moisture resistant, not subject to fading in the sun and deformation.
- Genuine Leather. Material that requires special attention when leaving. Limited color choices. It is not recommended if there are cats or dogs in the house, as the claws of animals will easily damage the upholstery.
As for the fillers that make up the sofa cushions, here are the following variety:
- budget segment: foam rubber, synthetic winterizer, holofiber, polyurethane foam;
- expensive filler: latex, latex-like polyurethane foam.
If the main purpose of the sofa is a relaxation area, then give preference to soft seats. If they often sleep on the couch, then a dense filler is needed. There are options for corner sofas, in which the berth is equipped with an orthopedic mattress.
There is also a difference in the form of a spring unit. It can be whole or consist of separate cells.
Matching corner sofa style
You can not choose a couch, starting only from its parameters. The style and its appearance for the most part depend on the interior of the room. For example, in large halls you can allow you to put a corner sofa of any intricate shape. This includes p-shaped and round shapes. The transforming sofa will ideally fit a small room.
A modular sofa in the interior of the living room will look especially good if you can correctly combine the color of the walls and decor with the upholstery of the couch. Example color combinations:
- red with light green, gold;
- yellow with gray, blue, green and purple;
- orange with blue, gray, and green;
- green with orange, purple, pink, yellow;
- violet with golden yellow, green, gray;
- blue with blue, yellow, orange.
Choose a place for the couch, taking into account the fact that the modular sofa in the interior of the living room should not only look good, but it should also be comfortable to sit on. Make sure that there are no drafts, hot sunlight, direct airflow from the air conditioner, and so on. Especially all these nuances should be considered if the sofa has a berth.
Sofas for the living room - issue price
The final price of a modular corner sofa is influenced by several factors:
- type of upholstery;
- availability of a berth;
- disassembly mechanism;
- the presence of additional equipment;
- brand name
- year of issue.
The cost may vary many times and amount to several thousand rubles, or several hundred thousand. As for which sofa will be worse and less durable - cheap or expensive - you can’t say for sure. For example, a couch made of genuine leather and without a berth will cost more than a sofa upholstered in fabric and allowing you to organize an overnight stay. But if there is a dog in the house, then the likelihood of an early restoration of the corner sofa is reduced if it is covered with textiles.
And so you can go through each item. Therefore, it is almost impossible to choose the perfect modular corner sofa in the living room in every sense. And the main recommendation is as follows - the couch should be pleasing to the eye and should be comfortable on it.