Modern sofa models amaze with their versatility. They are used as a sleeping place and for arranging interior space. A variety of shapes and sizes allow you to choose the most suitable option.
Before making a purchase, you need to familiarize yourself with their technical characteristics. During the selection process, it is recommended to take into account the room where it will be located. For example, modern modular sofas are suitable for the living room. They can be transformed into various designs, each time into a new type of furniture accessories.
These models have from 5 to 15 sections. They are connected to each other using special clamps. This ensures reliable adhesion of various parts. If desired, they can be rearranged.
Current styles
The appearance of upholstered furniture is closely related to design trends. Interior decorators foresee a boom in the popularity of such trends as:
- Scandinavian minimalism;
- eco-style;
- neoclassical;
- high tech.
Accordingly, the new sofas for 2021 will be made in the listed styles. This will be reflected in the shape of the backs and armrests, in the choice of colors and decorative elements. But still, the emphasis is on the comfort and functionality of furniture - the main principles of modern design.
Convenience is back in fashion
Modern designers’ vision of beauty does not exclude the functionality of the created masterpieces, so they offer the consumer comfortable and practical furniture. This desire explains the fact that the shape of sofas practically does not change in each season. This can be either a straight or angular model. The main thing is that it fits harmoniously into the overall decoration of the living room, kitchen or other room and meets the needs of the buyer. For a large family, massive modular or corner designs are preferable. For small studios and living rooms, simple two- or three-seater straight sofas are suitable. Since in the new season for designers the convenience of customers is above all, the main feature of the 2021 upholstered furniture samples is the fairly large depth of the seating area.
Important Rules
When looking at a piece of furniture, pay attention to the following: Decide on the size. If you have a spacious living room, do not rush to purchase bulky furniture. Think about what else you are going to put in the room, because in some cases 2 sofas will be appropriate. The option with an armchair and a coffee table, which will complement the L-shaped model, looks advantageous. And when you want to make the sofa the focal point, choose pieces with rounded lines. True, a small sofa is suitable for a modest living room, because in a cramped room any model will attract attention. Select a location. You should decide how you will arrange the furniture before purchasing. When thinking about the location, make allowances for your habits, because movie lovers should place a sofa in front of the TV, and board game fans will prefer to put a low table and surround it with a couple of armchairs. If your family likes to while away the time in the living room reading, place comfortable chairs with pillows on them so that there is enough seating for everyone.
Decor and highlight of fashionable sofas
Sofas and armchairs acquire their own individual personality thanks to special decorative techniques, varied finishes and the exclusive shape of the backs and armrests. Next year in fashion:
- exquisite “ears”;
- "Capitone" effect;
- contrasting edging;
- stitches on soft elements;
- artificially created folds;
- an abundance of decorative pillows of different sizes.
The shape of the backrest and pillows should be conducive to relaxation, so they are created taking into account the human anatomy. This allows you to sit and lie on the sofa with maximum comfort. The same applies to the armrests. They take on a beveled shape turned to the sides; in some models they are completely absent. This, according to the designers, gives the furniture visual lightness. The first design option will fit harmoniously into a neoclassical interior. And the second can often be found in catalogs of furniture manufacturers for Scandinavian and minimalist trends.
What materials for creating sofas will be in fashion in 2018
Fashionable design trends dictate to manufacturers the rules for choosing the materials from which they will create straight, modular and corner sofas in 2021. And in the coming season, wood is unrivaled. A frame made of natural solid wood will make the furniture not only high-quality, but also relevant. In order to reduce the cost of finished products, manufacturers will be forced to look for more affordable alternatives. And laminated chipboard, chipboard and plywood will do this role perfectly. These materials have a good margin of safety and are environmentally friendly. It is better to make parts that will remain visible from solid wood or veneered MDF, which realistically conveys the structure of natural wood.
And if wood is an integral attribute of eco-style, scandi, classics in a modern design, then metal is more appropriate for high-tech. A frame made from this material is quite rare, but if you come across a similar model, take it without hesitation. First of all, it's super reliable. And secondly, it is extremely relevant next year. To add brutality to upholstered furniture in the high-tech style, manufacturers use metallized parts, for example, stable legs or stands on which a built-in coffee table or shelf is mounted.
How to choose the right model
Before making a purchase, you must carefully inspect the model. There are several criteria that make the task easier. These include:
Serviceability of the transformable mechanism. To do this, you need to try to decompose the structure. During the unfolding process, the parts should not make any extraneous sounds.
Upholstery. It should not contain various defects. Leather sofas are considered a universal option. This material does not require special care. It is enough to wipe the contaminated surface with a damp cloth.
Quality of fittings. Some models are equipped with a spacious storage system. The structure should not contain light metal alloys. With constant assembly they may become deformed. The photo of modern sofas shows the best options that will decorate your living space.
What upholstery do designers prefer?
Upholstery for sofas plays a decisive role in shaping the aesthetic perception of a particular design. It also gives the furniture practicality and other important consumer properties. This season the leading positions are occupied by the following types of upholstery materials:
- velours;
- flock;
- matting;
- natural and artificial leather.
Their popularity is due to the style of sofas and the desire to create models that are laconic in design. For this purpose, plain materials with a pleasant texture are ideal. And leather and its artificial substitutes will never lose their relevance, since in some rooms there is simply no replacement for them. This applies to kitchens, offices, cabinets.
It is noteworthy that in the coming year, designers are also giving preference to a combined upholstery composition. For example, the combination of delicate velor and wear-resistant eco-leather looks extremely stylish and noble.
A color that will highlight your individuality
The color of the sofa, and in particular the upholstery, depends on the chosen style. Designers offer models for Scandinavian interiors that are bright and highlight the individuality of the home owner. Neoclassical style accepts plain upholstery in neutral colors. But the truly fashionable colors for the 2018 season are:
- emerald or sea green;
- mustard;
- amber;
- beige and coffee;
- white;
- grey.
Judging by the photos in the catalogs of upholstered furniture from well-known manufacturers, new models of sofas, both plain and multi-colored, will be presented in the coming year. It is customary to combine similar shades, which can be diluted with bright accents in the form of decorative pillows.
Folding mechanisms
All existing models of sofas for living rooms in country houses or city apartments are conventionally divided into several groups, based on the type of folding mechanism that was used in the production process of a particular model. Each of them has its own specifics during operation, as well as flaws and advantages that are important to consider when purchasing. Which sofas are worth the buyer's attention? Let us characterize each group separately:
- book - is the most popular model on the domestic market of upholstered furniture due to its high practicality, comfort and long service life. Even a teenager can handle the folding mechanism of this model. To unfold the berth, you will need to raise the seat until you hear a characteristic click. In most cases, this design assumes the presence of space behind its back, which is why up to 20 cm of free space in the room is hidden. This is perhaps the only drawback of book sofas. In addition, experienced manufacturers have found a way out of this situation by using movable suspensions. They allow you to move the structure close to the wall surface. And thanks to the presence of a spring block, the back of such a sofa is very comfortable for sleeping;
- Eurobook - characterized by high reliability, trouble-free transformation mechanism and a spacious drawer for storing bedding. To unfold the model, you will need to slightly pull the seat towards you, and the void that appears in its place is closed by the reclining backrest;
- draw-out models - to open such structures, you should pull the lower part towards you. Then the entire mattress will slide out. The main disadvantage of such furniture is the rapid wear and tear of the transformation mechanism. Although many users also note some discomfort during operation caused by the difference in height of the sofa frame;
- Dolphin sofas are produced in the form of a corner design with a seat in the form of a fixed stationary part, an additional sleeping place hidden in the real part of the sofa. As a result of the transformation, you can get a large double bed with a flat sleeping area, which can be seen in the photo;
- accordion design is an ideal option for a small room; it unfolds very easily, forming a spacious, comfortable bed. The models have three components, which when folded form a comfortable backrest and seat. Sofas such plans have a linen drawer.
Roll-out
Accordion
Dolphin
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