What is the name of the sofa that unfolds forward?

A cozy house is hard to imagine without such a necessary thing as a sofa. This piece of upholstered furniture gives us warmth and a sense of regularity. On the sofa, we relax, talk with friends and relatives, read, watch TV, play with the kids. The convenience and functionality of such furniture is not in doubt, and modern models in most cases are also equipped with a built-in mechanism that helps turn a sofa into a bed in a few seconds. Today we will tell you the name of the sofa, which is laid out forward, and help you choose a model, depending on the purpose and size of the room.

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Model classification

Entering a new apartment, the first thing we get is a sofa. And this is understandable, because modern furniture is designed so that, together with a place to sleep, we get a special niche for storing bedding. It is very convenient, functional and economical. Every year manufacturers produce new models of upholstered furniture that are able to satisfy any customer needs. To choose the model that suits you, you should find out what types of sofas exist.

All models can be classified into the following categories:

1. Type of transformation. The choice of mechanism is carried out depending on the size of the room, the purpose of this type of furniture, operating conditions, additional functions, etc. Based on the type of mechanism, there are:
   • Foldaway.
   • Roll out.
   • Unfolding.
2. Design features. The shape distinguishes:
   • Corner These models are easily installed in the corners of the room. Furniture can be leaned against the wall, so such models occupy a minimum of usable area. Corner furniture is perfect for small rooms.
   • Classic lines.
   • Island. Models are rounded and occupy a central place in spacious rooms. You can’t put such a sofa in a corner and lean against the wall.
3. Destination. All models of furniture by purpose can be conditionally classified as follows:
   • Office furniture.
   • For the living room.
   • For kitchen.
   • Children's furniture.
   • Sofa for the hallway.
4. Size and number of seats. All models can be divided into compact options for 2-3 people and large designs - 5 or more seats.

Important! There is no single standard for the size of folding sofas, as one company produces a 2-seat sofa 1.6 m long, and the other 1.9 m.

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Choose a folding sofa

So, what is the name of the sofa, which is laid out forward, what alternatives it has. We will deal with everything in order.

Book

The very first folding sofa was a sofa bed, which has another name - “book”. On the ottoman you can sit, sleep, even if the furniture is folded. It unfolds like a book unfolded for reading.

Important! To lay out the furniture, it is necessary to raise the seat and, having heard a characteristic click of the mechanism, lower it. You can fold the couch if you raise the seat until it clicks and return the “book” to the lower position.

The unfolded ottoman has a fairly comfortable berth, in addition, it has a spacious compartment for bedding.

The disadvantages of this design include the fact that for the convenience of folding it is necessary to leave a small distance (about 10 cm) between the wall and the back of the furniture.

Click gag

The model was called “click-gag” by the sound that occurs when it unfolds. In principle, this is the same “book”, but with an improved mechanism and made in a more modern design.

Important! The model is decomposed according to the same principle, but it has the ability to fix the position of the back at different angles (reclining position) for a more comfortable stay.

Both of the above models have the following advantages:

• Reliability of the mechanism.
• Ease of folding.
• Comfortable sleeping place.
• The base of the furniture stands motionless when unfolding.
• The floor and carpet are not exposed.
• Acceptable price.
• Perfectly suited for small apartments.

Disadvantage:

• The sofa cannot be laid out if it is placed close to the wall.

Eurobook

Despite the similar name, this model has nothing to do with the traditional “book”.

Important! To expand the eurobook, you need to pull the seat toward you, and lower the backrest onto the vacant space. Ottoman sleeper - 149x200 cm.

This model can be placed both against the wall and in the middle of the room. The classic model is often bought for an office or living room. Soft, comfortable pillows adorning the Eurobook soften its severity and formality.

Advantages of furniture:

• A full, perfectly flat berth.
• The height of the berth is the same as that of the bed.
• The transformation mechanism is reliable, as it consists of hardwood guides and roll rollers.
• The load on the mechanism is minimal, which increases the service life.
• Ease of folding.
• A deep and capacious box for linen solves the problem of storing bedding.

Disadvantages:

• When extended, the seat rides on the floor and may damage the carpet or expensive parquet.
• Takes up a lot of space in the room when unfolded.

Dolphin

This design consists of two parts: the main sofa and a special section for sleeping. The design is very simple and allows you to spread out and fold the sofa with a slight movement of the hand in a couple of seconds.

Important! To transform furniture, you only need to pull the special loop under the seat. This mechanism is often used in corner sofas. This is one of those sofas that are laid out forward.

Advantages of the model:

• The parsing principle is very simple.
• The model with the Dolphin mechanism looks great both in spacious rooms and in small rooms, for example, in the kitchen.
• The berth is flat, high and spacious.
• The mechanism is able to withstand heavy loads.
• Convenience and reliability of use.
• Easy and quick to assemble in any layout.

Disadvantage:

• If there is a carpet with a high pile on the floor, it will be problematic to lay out the sofa.

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Roll-out sofas

Models with a withdrawable mechanism allow you to choose the optimal length of the sofa for any room. This is a sofa that unfolds forward, forming a comfortable berth:

• width varies from 120 cm to 180 cm (depending on model);
• the length of the sofa can be from 120 cm to 220 cm (depending on the width of the berth and the presence of armrests).

Important! The mechanism of the roll-out sofa is quite convenient, but from daily transformation it can quickly become worthless.

Roll-out sofa was the ancestor of a whole lineup. Consider the most popular sofa-forward mechanisms.

Accordion

A simple and reliable mechanism works according to the accordion principle. Ease of transformation and structural strength allow the use of the ottoman daily for many years.

Important! Unfolding principle: the seat is raised until it clicks and pushed forward until the sofa is completely decomposed.

Advantages of the model:

• Lightweight and easy to use.
• The berth is high and level.
• There is a small box for bedding.
• Convenient and reliable transformation mechanism.
• Multifunctionality. It can be used as a sofa during the day, and as a bed at night.
• Compactness. Ideal for small rooms.

Disadvantages:

• The possibility of failure of the transformation mechanism due to carpet on the floor.
• It takes a lot of space for folding furniture.

Telescope

The “telescope” mechanism has another name - “roll-out”. The model is expanded according to the type of spyglass. All parts of the sofa are pulled out from the inside, since ⅔ of the berth is in the seat, ⅓ is in the back.

Important! When unfolding a model with a “telescope” mechanism, it is necessary to pull the lower front panel, and the seat will come forward, and the part that is hidden in the back will become a headrest. Almost all models of the “telescope” have a laundry compartment.

Advantages of the model:

• Beauty.
• Ergonomics
• The berth is long and spacious.
• Simplicity of operation.
• Durability.
• Mattresses are equipped with orthopedic grilles.

Disadvantages:

• The berth is not high (20-28 cm from the floor).
• Roll-out wheels scratch the floor and leave marks on the carpet.
• A noticeable height difference at the berth.
• Pillow fillers wear out quickly.

Sofa bed

The ottoman is arranged on the principle of an unfolding scroll.

Important! To lay out the sofa bed, you need to pull the loop hidden in it. The sofa mattress is a cot and a thin sheet of foam rubber. He cleans up inside the seat.

Use sofas with such a mechanism mainly for living rooms, to sometimes lay them out for guests. Sleeping constantly on such a couch is not very comfortable, and transforming it is quite difficult.

The following types of folding beds are found in stores:

1. French To decompose this model, it is necessary to remove the seat cushions and lay out the mattress in 3 stages.
2. American (sedaflex). A model of this type is decomposed in 2 stages. The construction is solid, the berth is an orthopedic mattress, which is based on spring blocks.
3. Italian clamshell. Does not require removal of seat cushions. This model is called a double changeling and is considered the most reliable, expensive among all the "folding beds".

Disadvantages of models:

• There is no space for bedding.
• Sleeping is not very comfortable.
• Too thin mattress.

Verona

This mechanism is an improved version of the combination of a roll-out sofa and a folding bed. The sofa is quite easy to fold out. Even a child can pull on a special loop and lay out the furniture. The loop is in a prominent place - in front of the sofa. However, with daily use, according to the degree of comfort of the berth, the Verona is inferior to the Conrad design, which we will discuss below.

Conrad

Among modern sofas that are laid out forward, the Konrad mechanism is very popular. This is a successful combination of a roll-out sofa and a Dolphin mechanism. The ottoman consists of 3 parts, and the mechanism is much more reliable and easier to operate than the classic roll-out models. The sofa unfolds and folds with a flick of the wrist, and has a fairly comfortable berth.

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Folding sofas

It is impossible not to consider these options of upholstered furniture, because they also have their purpose and in some rooms will fit best.

The mechanism of "Lit"

The compact sofa has assembled dimensions: 145x85x90 ​​cm. It is very simple to transform it into a single bed. The armrests of the ottoman can be expanded at almost any angle. The seat of the sofa is a sleeping place, and the back - does not extend at all.

Important! If you want to get a small berth for a child, then transform one of the armrests. And if the furniture is completely laid out, then we get a single bed with a full berth 80x200 cm.

The sofa is equipped with two large pillows, therefore, it is convenient and comfortable to sit on it. Each element of the ottoman has a removable cover.Independently of each other, the armrests can be fixed in 3-5 positions as desired and necessary. The armrests increase the length of the sofa. In addition, the furniture is easy to carry due to the design:

• Case.
• Metal frame with orthopedic lattice.
• Mattress.

The steel circuit of the mechanism, together with a spring mattress, make the model comfortable and reliable. The “Lit” mechanism makes it possible to create original folding outward sofas that look good even in living rooms.

Important! A sofa with the mechanism "Lit" is perfect in the nursery. The child will grow and gradually unfold the armrests, increasing the ottoman in length. And if the sofa is near a cold wall, then the back wall with thick pillows will protect the child from contact with the cold.

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Expert advice on choosing a furniture model:

• Depending on the purpose of the furniture, select the material of manufacture. For offices and kitchens, choose sofas lined with leather or similar, cheaper and more practical material. Sofas for a children's room should be made of bright, practical and environmentally friendly material. Natural fabrics such as cotton, tapestry or linen are suitable for upholstery.
• When buying a furniture model, make sure that it does not occupy the entire free area of ​​the room and does not block the approach to the TV, coffee table, balcony. Be sure to measure the area of ​​the room and compare it with the dimensions of the furniture.
• When buying a sofa for a child, carefully check how easy it is to fold out. Thoroughly test the weight of the extendable unit, so that if you accidentally lower your hands during the transformation of the sofa, the extendable part does not fall sharply.
• A sofa with spring blocks is much more convenient and durable than a model with a filler made of foam or polyurethane foam.
• Choose a sofa from solid blocks, not from individual pillows. On such a model it will be more convenient to sit and sleep.
• Smooth furniture upholstery material is much more practical than fleecy, as it collects less dust, it is easier to clean. Smooth upholstery retains a presentable appearance for longer. The most practical material, which is especially convenient to use, is upholstery with dust and dirt-repellent properties.
• If there are pets in the house, then select the most strong upholstery fabric with a dense weaving for the sofa.
• If the room can not accommodate a long model of a sofa, then get a sofa that is laid out forward. The place to sleep in this case will be perpendicular to the back. These are roll-out sofas that save space in the room by installing a model from 120 cm in length.
• If the room has a lot of space for installing a long sofa (from 190 cm), but there is not enough space for folding forward, then select the model that transforms to the side. That is, the berth should be parallel to the back of the sofa. For example, “book”, “eurobook”, sofa, “click-gag”, “dolphin”. These sofas save space in the room not by the length of the sofa, but by its width (the width of the sleeping place does not exceed 150-180 cm).
• When choosing a sofa, build on its purpose. If the furniture will be used constantly, then the transformation mechanism should be as simple and convenient as possible. If the ottoman will be displayed rarely and only for guests, then sacrifice the convenience and simplicity of the mechanism in favor of beauty, favorable price or suitable dimensions.

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The sofa is a brilliant invention of mankind. This unique piece of furniture occupies one of the main places in the house, so it is so important to choose a convenient, functional piece of furniture that will last for many years, will give comfort and coziness, not only to households, but also to guests. We hope that our tips and tricks have helped you choose the right sofa model that will fully satisfy your needs. Have a nice rest!