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

How to choose a sofa in the living room?

It is worth considering several important points:

• Destination sofa: will it be the center 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 living room. An oversized sofa will not fit into a cramped room, while a miniature sofa will be "lost" in a spacious room.
• Style the interior. The selected upholstered furniture should be in harmony with the decor and decoration of the room.

What upholstery material is better 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. Expensive material that will add a touch of luxury to the decor. Wearproof, but differs in poor breathability. Not comfortable for open parts of the body.
• From ecoskin. It combines the advantages of leather upholstery (strength, appearance), but costs less, and tactile sensations are many times more pleasant.
• Tissue. Provides unlimited possibilities for design and texture. It is recommended to choose a fabric that is resistant to dirt and loads: gunny, velor, flock, jacquard, tapestry.

The photo shows a stylish leather sofa in a youth loft.

What is the best transformation mechanism in the living room?

When choosing a sofa for 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 easily turn into one, there is a capacious box for linen.
• Click-gag. An improved version of the mechanism "book". In addition to the back and seats, the armrests are also transformed. It has three levels of folding: sitting, lying and an intermediate position for rest.
• Eurobook. Unlike the “book”, it does not need to be moved away from the wall to be unfolded. The seat rolls forward and the back rests down. There is a box for linen.
• Accordion. It can be extended in length if you pull the seat towards yourself. A full berth 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 from separate pillows.
• Sedaflex. Modified clamshell model. In addition to seat cushions, pillows from the back are also transformed in it.
• Dolphin. The lower part of the berth quickly and easily “jumps out” when unfolding, due to which the mechanism got its name.

The photo shows a spacious living room with an unfolded sofa.

Shapes and sizes of sofas

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

Corner

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

The corner at the L-shaped sofa is located on the right or left. There are 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 molding on the ceiling.

U-shaped

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

Small sofas

Practical type of furniture: due to its compact size 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 entire living room

If the layout allows you to give the sofa a large part of the area, in the modern market it is quite possible to find five- or six-seat structures. Such royal furniture occupies the entire wall. Suitable for a large family or very hospitable hosts.

In the photo there is 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, as modern furniture manufacturers can realize any idea.

With drawings and patterns

Multi-colored patterns on the upholstery will appeal to connoisseurs of retro. Fabric with flowers will fit into the Victorian style, and in Provence. Matter in a traditional cell will bring respectability. Striped upholstery will emphasize the graphic interior, add dynamics to it.

In the photo, a thin white stripe on a blue sofa is a common technique to recreate a marine style.

Two sofas in the living room

A pair of sofas in the hall is 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-color combinations look more interesting.

Chester

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

With the ottoman

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

Pictured is a rectangular ottoman with legs. Included in the mustard sofa.

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

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

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

Colors of sofas

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.

You can achieve harmony in the design by combining warm (or cold) upholstery tones with a neutral finish or with each other. Cold shades - lilac, turquoise, blue, emerald, dark blue, purple - are inactive in energy, help to relax.

In the photo there is a harmonious combination of a lilac sofa and warm colors of the floor and walls.

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

How to put a sofa in the hall?

In the interior design for the sofa, the optimal place is chosen, and these are not always popular options. "near the wall", "opposite 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 a bay window, you need to place the sofa in such a way as to provide a round trip. This is only possible in a spacious room, as is the option "in the middle of the room"when zoning is necessary. Appropriate for a kitchen-living room.

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

If there is a living room 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 Different Living Room Styles

To withstand a certain style, it is important to choose furniture that emphasizes the unity of decor.

Contemporary sofas

Decorating the living room in a modern style does not differ in a variety of colors. The furniture here is functional, arranged comfortably and concisely. Geometrically regular forms prevail in her design.

In the photo there is an unusual four-seater sofa with a low back and a built-in table.

Classical

Timeless classics emphasize the owners' love for luxury and sophistication. The furnishings are selected exquisite, in pastel colors, and the upholstery is made from expensive fabric, such as velvet.

Neoclassicism

This is a combination of nobility and pragmatism. Furniture is characterized by high-quality fabrics and filler; the decor uses a natural palette and plain ornaments.

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

Provence

Peaceful Provence is not associated with pretentiousness - it blows home comfort. Soft sofas with floral patterns, quilted bedspreads, lavender shades fit perfectly into the interior.

Pictured is a provincial-style living room with a white triple 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. Upholstery material is presented in a light palette and devoid of complex patterns.

Modern

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

The living room is in the Art Nouveau style, where a triple corner sofa is adjacent to a glossy coffee table.

Types of sofas for the hall

Leisure furniture also varies by type of structure:

• Modular. They consist of separate sections, with which you can easily change the arrangement of furniture.
• Direct. Traditional patterns. 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 that 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 design turns into a sofa bed with an orthopedic mattress.

Recommendations for the selection of textiles in the living room

Sofa textiles enliven the atmosphere and bring color accents to it. One of the ways to decorate the interior is to partially cover the furniture with a rug, cover it with a blanket or protect it with a cloak.

Pillows are often used as decor, combining:

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

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

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

Photo gallery

As a rule, the interior of the living room is built around the sofa, and what it will be - ultramodern in high-tech style or from wooden pallets in the loft style - depends only on the nature of its owner.