Varieties and features of children's sofas, selection criteria
Sooner or later, all parents are faced with the question of how to properly furnish a nursery. Of course, every element is important - a work and play area, a wardrobe and a chest of drawers for placing things, lighting ... But special attention is still paid to the sleeping place, because, as you know, a full and high-quality rest is a guarantee of vivacity, health, good mood. Children's sofas are in special demand, they are much more compact than beds, fit into any room of any size, successfully zoning the space. When choosing such furniture, it is important to pay attention not only to the design, but also to the materials from which it is made, the transformation mechanism, and many other points. What should be a sofa for a child, the material collected in the article will tell.
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Features of children's furniture
Buying a sofa for a children's room is a very serious matter. When choosing, it is important to consider the individual characteristics of the child, the quality of the furniture, as well as its practicality and functionality. As a rule, parents pick up a sofa only after the baby is 3 years old, since it is this age that is considered optimal for changing a baby cot to an adult bed.
Usually high-quality sofas for children have the following characteristics:
- Security. The sofa for the baby has a "sloping" shape, it does not have sharp corners, wooden armrests or other elements that could cause injury to a small child.
- Strength. The furniture is made of natural, environmentally friendly materials. Often the frame is made of oak, birch, beech or pine. Although high quality models differ with a metal base.
- Compactness. The best option is a sofa, which when folded takes up little space.
- Ergonomics The design provides everything for convenient use by the child (the sofa is low, rather hard).
- Comfort. Children's models are designed to ensure good rest.
- Practicality and functionality. The sofa is often supplemented with a box for storing bedding, clothes, toys or other items, equipped with extension shelves and niches.
The base of the child’s sofa should be stiff enough so that the spine of the child does not bend. The best option is an orthopedic mattress.
The availability of work areas is appreciated. A convenient option is a sofa with a wardrobe, a desk, shelves. Such furniture in the assembly takes up little space. Additional accessories, such as pillows, can be of practical use or used as jewelry. Upholstery should be made of natural materials.It is better to give preference to the option with a "breathing" structure, which allows air to circulate freely under any temperature conditions. The tissue should be hypoallergenic and not cause irritation on the skin of the child. It is important to pay attention to the fact that the upholstery is durable and resistant to various external factors, as well as being unpretentious in maintenance, because children are very restless, so they can stain the sofa. It is worth giving preference to linen, cotton materials, or silk, flock and microfiber.
It is important that the children's sofa has a convenient lifting mechanism, a simple and safe way of transformation - the child must be able to independently fold and unfold it.
It is generally accepted that such furniture is purchased only for small rooms, but today this opinion has no confirmation. After all, if you choose folding sofas in the nursery, it does not matter whether it is large or small, you can save a lot of space, which is good even for a large room.
Common models
Today in modern stores the most diverse options for sofas are presented. You can choose furniture for every taste. Among the most common options are three popular sofa models:
- Direct. The most common. Such furniture will serve as a harmonious addition to any interior. It is quite convenient and comfortable for the child. You can choose a product of large or small size, depending on the children's room. Often such sofas are equipped with high soft backs and wide comfortable seats. The design also provides boxes for storing bedding or other children's accessories.
- Corner The main convenience of these models is that they can be made both on the left and on the right side. An angular sofa allows you to save a considerable space in the room, and therefore it will be an ideal solution for a small room. In addition, such models look stylish and attractive. You just need to correctly select them for the interior of the children's room. The corner sofa is easy to fold out and, as a rule, contains a box for storing bedding or toys, demi-season items.
- Modular. With their help, parents get the opportunity to independently choose the dimensions and design of the product they like, depending on the individual characteristics of the child and the size of the room. This can be a corner or straight sofa, made on the right or left side. Thanks to the folding design, it will be possible to save a lot of space in the room, and the child will have a lot of space for active games.
The rating of the best children's sofas is often led by modular models.
Transformation mechanism
When choosing a sofa, you need to pay attention not only to the design and model of the product. There are many other factors that play an important role when buying. For example, the transformation mechanism. The most common options are:
- "Book". The most running model. Such sofas are easy to fold out; they do not require special efforts. Ideal for a small room. The result is a fairly comfortable and comfortable berth without excesses.
- Eurobook. Such a mechanism is considered simple and durable. Damage to the sofa is almost impossible due to the simplicity of the design. In order to unfold the furniture, it is necessary to push the seat forward and lower the back.
- "Accordion". The mechanism received such a name due to its similarity to the stretching of a musical instrument. In order to lay out this sofa, you should raise the seat until it clicks, and then pull it towards you until it stops.
- "Dolphin". The mechanism got its name due to its resemblance to a diving dolphin. Unfolding such furniture is very easy. To do this, just pull the rope to the full layout of the sofa.The result is a fairly large, spacious berth.
- "Roll-out mechanism." To lay out such a sofa, you just need to pull the rope located under the seat, pulling out all the other elements on yourself. This model also does not take up much space in the room.
The above models are quite convenient, easy to operate - any of them is suitable for a children's room.
All children's sofas are divided into folding and sliding. In the first case, they are laid out in the form of a book, and in the second, they move forward.
Choosing the right mattress
Looking at the sofa in the nursery, do not forget about the correctly selected mattress, on which the child's comfortable sleep depends. The main types of products suitable for folding sofas:
- Inflatable mattress. This option is low cost, but not too high quality. They should not be used often, since it is not as comfortable for sleeping as the other options.
- Spring mattress. It is divided into models with a block of independent springs and dependent ones. In the first case, each of them is located in a separate compartment, and in the second - they are all connected to each other.
- Orthopedic mattress. This option is one of the most successful for children. Mattresses ensure the correct position of the child's body during rest, in addition, they are useful for the spine.
- Springless. Such mattresses are made of coir or latex, consist of several layers of these materials.
- Topper. This option is considered an excellent choice for both children and adults. Since springs are not used for its manufacture, it is thin, convenient and comfortable.
Also, do not forget about the need for the correct selection of filler for a children's mattress. It is advisable to give preference to hypoallergenic materials, for example, coconut coir or latex, they can have a beneficial effect on the health of the child.
Additional items
Among others, at first glance, insignificant elements, which during operation also turn out to be quite important:
- Decorative pillows. They are able to create real comfort in the room. In addition, the products provide additional comfort to the child while relaxing, watching TV or reading an exciting book.
- Storage box. Many neglect this element - but in vain. After all, it is he who makes the sofa even more practical and functional. So there is an opportunity to save a lot of space in the children's room.
- Shelves. Books, toys, and other things can be stacked there.
- Mattress cover. This element will make it possible to maintain the original appearance of the sofa for as long as possible and save a lot of money on expensive dry cleaning.
There are many accessories that can make a children's sofa much more comfortable and convenient. When choosing such furniture, absolutely everything must be taken into account - for example, how neat the child is, how old he is, whether he likes to “lie around” on a sofa with a book during the day.
Differences between models for boys and girls
When choosing a sofa specifically for a boy, or vice versa, for a girl, they first of all take into account design features and colors. Male teenagers are more likely to use muted tones - gray, beige, dark green, blue or even black. But girls at this age prefer brighter shades - pink, red, yellow and others.
Psychologists do not recommend choosing too bright shades of the sofa for the teenager’s room, since they can provoke aggression.
As for children of preschool age or primary school students, it will be appropriate for them to choose a bright model of a sofa. For boys it is preferable to choose the option in the form of a typewriter or an airplane, and for girls-princesses - in the form of a doll's bed, carriage or another fabulous option. There are many models made in the form of all kinds of animals or simply decorated with decor in the form of your favorite cartoon characters. It will not be superfluous to inquire of the child himself which option he likes best.
Functionally, the sofa for the boy’s room is no different from the same furniture for the girl’s bedroom, the whole difference is solely in design and style.
Selection rules
A sofa is not only a piece of furniture that serves to relax while watching TV or reading a book, it is also a sleeping place, which must be as convenient and comfortable as possible. Depending on the age of the child, his height and physique, you can choose the following models:
- one-story, folding or sliding;
- two-storyed.
For children's furniture there are certain criteria that must be followed when choosing:
- Wireframe. The most reliable and durable metal is considered. It has a high level of strength and resistance to external influences. Hardwood is also very high quality.
- Filler. The quality of a child’s sleep depends on it. It is worth giving preference to a topper or spring blocks.
- A convenient way to transform. It is important to choose a sofa with a simple mechanism so that the child can easily decompose it on his own. The most successful option is the Eurobook.
- Upholstery. Several factors should be considered here. The material must be natural and environmentally friendly, so it will not cause an allergic reaction in the child and will remain in operation for a long time. Seams should be stitched evenly and accurately.
- The presence of additional elements. Boxes, shelves and other accessories - all this is important when choosing a children's sofa.
- Manufacturer - it is worth giving preference to trusted brands.
As for the design, it is better to focus on the preferences of the child himself, while not forgetting to pay attention to the general interior of the room. Parents should remember that the appearance of children's furniture affects the mood, the formation of character - it is worth choosing bright, but not saturated shades.
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