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

What is a sofa?

A sofa is a rather convenient element of furniture that has excellent performance characteristics. Externally, this product looks like a small sofa, equipped with an elegant back and armrests located at the same height.

Varieties of sofa

Several main types:

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

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

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

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

The sofa has a small height and has a backrest with armrests located at the same level, unlike ottomans or couches, which are most often not equipped with a headrest and armrests. Compared to the sofa, it has a more compact size and sophisticated frame, and is also more rigid than the sofa model.

Forms and sizes of a sofa

Small models most often have single beds and fit perfectly into small rooms. Narrow products with a width of not more than 50-60 cm are stationary structures without a transformation mechanism.

In the photo 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 designing 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-so.
• Eurobook.
• Dolphin.
• Withdrawable mechanism.
• Accordion.
• French clamshell.

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

The sofa has strong enough and reliable folding transformational mechanisms, 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 wicker rattan patterns that differ in a beautiful, light appearance and do not clutter up the space. Such furniture is placed in the country, in a country house or city apartment.

Products with wooden armrests also look very comfortable and cozy, creating a rather original and interesting design. To complement the appearance of these designs, apply decor with pillows, a plaid or a beautiful bedspread, so it turns out to give them completeness and make 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 screed, which can be decorated with furniture cloves or rhinestones, have an equally attractive design. For a luxurious and at the same time especially cozy design, designs with three backs or a sofa with a soft headboard are used.

In the photo there is a children's room for a girl with a narrow sofa of turquoise color, decorated with a carriage screed.

The forged variants, which are a real work of art and form a non-banal interior, are particularly unique.

Coloring Examples

When choosing a color scheme for this furniture, first of all, the general tint solution of the room is taken into account. For example, a white sofa has a particularly refreshing appearance, which harmonizes perfectly with almost any environment, to create a brighter and more creative design, models of a blue hue are chosen, and options for a vibrant and cheerful interior are in yellow tones.

In the photo, a Chesterfield sofa, made in pink in the interior of the living room in bright colors.

The blue shade is suitable for light and sophisticated room decoration, pink tones give the space elegance and rich gloss, burgundy color gives the room luxury and pomposity, 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 the sofa look like in the interior of the apartment?

Examples of the use of this furniture in various rooms.

On the kitchen

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

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

In the nursery

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

In the photo is a children's room for a girl, decorated with a sofa with drawers.

Teenagers choose products with a more original and youthful look, in the form of convenient, compact sliding structures that can be used when hanging with friends.

In the living room

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

To the hallway or corridor

Elegant, small and concise design fits 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.

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

Photo of a sofa in various styles

In the Provence style, the sofa is mainly made from natural materials in light shades. Similar designs are distinguished by pastel-colored fabric upholstery, decorated with various striped prints, a cage 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 screed are especially suitable.

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

For luxurious and elaborate Baroque, antique models are more characteristic, having a more elegant shape, which can have tapestry upholstery, carved edging, curly headboard or curved armrests. In the interior, executed in an oriental style, a sofa will be appropriate, both in bright and rich, and in muted neutral shades, sheathed in silk, brocade or velvet fabric with various gold ornaments. The loft room is often decorated with wooden structures that have a slightly rough appearance, in a modern design they use products with a concise and simple appearance, with practical and stylish leather or fabric upholstery.

Photo gallery

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