What criteria should meet a teenage sofa, tips for choosing
The arrangement of a teenager’s room is an extremely complex task; when solving it, it is important to find a reasonable compromise between the opinions of parents and the desires of the very grown child. And if the feasibility of using certain types of furniture can be the subject of innumerable disputes, then the teenage sofa, the average dimensions of which is 190 x 85 cm, is mutually chosen as the best place to sleep. The product will give odds to any bed, as it fits perfectly into the multifunctional teenager’s room that combines working "office", living room and bedroom. In addition, the sofa - the furniture is universal, practical, comfortable, which only adds advantages in its favor.
Varieties
In the product line of any major furniture manufacturer, the range of sofas for teens is represented by a wide range. It is based on classic, time-tested designs, complemented by modern design elements and advanced transformation mechanisms. Since a teenage sofa should function as a bed at night, furniture factories offer the following design options:
- Folding. The principle of its operation is to raise the seat up until it clicks, then pull it toward you until the backrest is lowered to a horizontal position. Alternative: lower the backrest toward the seat until it clicks and pull it to a horizontal position. Advantages of sofas of this type in the presence of a niche for linen, ease of change of position, a high level of berth. But the breakdown of the mechanism occurs quite often, it is possible that one of the halves will sag, as a result of which the surface for sleep becomes multilevel.
- Sliding - the seat extends over itself, the legs folded inside the structure straighten, the back is lowered. The advantages are simplicity and reliability in use, the presence of a linen niche. Sliding the legs over the support area is the main disadvantage.
- Roll-out - the seat moves forward, the back of the sofa takes its place. Guaranteed service time - at least 10 years. The disadvantages are the small height of the berth above the floor, a small compartment for linen or its complete absence.
Transformer models are characterized by:
- simplicity of folding;
- small dimensions when folded;
- stylish and varied exterior decoration.
In addition, there is always the opportunity to choose the option of internal filling, directly affecting the characteristics of the bed, or supplement this upholstered furniture with an orthopedic mattress.
The most popular varieties of teenage sofas are:
- The ottoman is a low, small sofa, partially equipped with a back. Alternatively, it may be completely absent. Also, the model does not have armrests, but there is a headboard.Folds out by pulling out the second part. When unfolded, it is decorated with many pillows.
- Sofa - a sofa in which the armrests and back are located on the same level. The seat is flat, hard, not wide and low, which will favorably affect the correct posture of the adolescent. Small sizes are suitable for a single place.
The sofa is not equipped with mechanisms to increase the area and does not require disassembly, which is consistent with the psychology of the boy.
An equally popular version of furniture for a teenager’s room is the “attic”. The model consists of two levels: the built-in sofa is located below, at the top, at a distance of 130 cm from the floor, there is a separate place for sleeping. Usually its width is 80-90 cm, length is 190-200 cm. The original design makes it possible to get a “room in a room”: at the lower level you can relax during the day, receive guests, read, watch TV - it will become a kind of “living room”. At the same time, the upper tier is a comfortable and complete sleeping bed that does not require daily transformation. In addition, the staircase can be multifunctional, made in the form of a chest of drawers, so the teenager gets additional places to store personal items.
Materials of manufacture
Sofas for teens should be durable, environmentally friendly, reliable, attractive. In many respects, the basis of furniture design - the frame - is responsible for these properties. Standardly for its production, 3 types of raw materials are used:
- Ideal if it is made of wood. The absence of chemical constituents guarantees durability, natural purity. For the manufacture of the frame, pine or birch wood is mainly used - it is relatively cheap, but at the same time durable.
- Metal in children and adolescent designs is rarely used. Such furniture is traumatic, cold, does not create the proper feeling of comfort. The only exception may be the design of the high-tech room, which organically fits a small sofa with a metal frame and legs made of stainless steel or galvanized iron.
- Particleboard structures are lightweight, cheap but fragile. When choosing sofas with such a basis, it should be remembered that the chip material is impregnated with formaldehyde glue, during operation it forms secretions that adversely affect health. Therefore, chipboard must be supplemented with a protective laminated coating.
Sofa blocks for teenage sofas can be with or without springs. If there is a choice, preference should be given to the first option, which is also called orthopedic. The device consists of iron wire structures, under the influence of the weight of the child they are able to keep the surface of the berth in an even position, which has a beneficial effect on the incompletely formed spine of a teenager.
Orthopedic mattress - a guarantee of good rest, good sleep and muscle relaxation.
Spring blocks are dependent and independent. In the first case, all elements of the frame are interconnected, which negatively affects durability - when one spring fails, the others gradually break. An independent device consists of separately installed springs, packed in covers. Such elements are durable, wear-resistant, but more expensive. Blocks without springs are filled with printed material of synthetic or natural origin. The latter include felt, latex, coconut fiber. Synthetic materials, for example, foam rubber, polyurethane foam, sintepuh, cheaper, are characterized by hypoallergenic and environmental properties.
As for the transformation mechanisms used in sofas for a teenager, there are only three popular options, unlike adult models.
| Device | How does it work |
| Rollout | Rolling out an additional sunbed from under the seat and raising it to the level of the sofa. |
| Accordion | With a little physical strength, you need to pull the seat of the sofa on yourself, it will carry away a back folded in half. |
| Click gag | The seat rises until it clicks up, while the back automatically lowers. When you return the seat to its original position, you get a comfortable wide bed. |
Upholstery for a teenager should be practical, safe and hypoallergenic. For teens, tactile perception and the beauty of the interior are important, for parents the choice is based on the possibility of simple care for the coating. For upholstery, natural, synthetic and mixed materials are used, while the level of abrasion of the fabric according to the manufacturer's passport cannot be less than 20 thousand cycles.
The most common upholstery materials are:
- Jacquard - consists of mixed fibers, durable with a woven pattern.
- Chenill - elastic, pleasant to the touch material.
- Flock is a synthetic-type non-woven fiber treated with anti-vandal impregnation to prevent stains and snags, the most common upholstery material.
- Tapestry - woven carpet with a different pattern, durable, wear-resistant fabric.
In modern industry, Teflon impregnation is very often used, which has the property of repelling water and dirt. The upholstery is less subject to pollution, and the liquid just rolls off.
Design
Undoubtedly, the teenager has the last word in choosing his own sofa, but before buying, he needs to explain simple things:
- It is desirable that the colors of the furniture fit seamlessly into the overall interior of the room.
- Upholstery should not be in bright colors, since an active lifestyle of the younger generation involves frequent gatherings on the couch with friends, that is, its intensive use.
- You should not choose a bright color scheme - from it fatigue and irritation quickly come. Dark, gloomy colors are also useless - they eventually cause a depressive mood.
Sofas for a teenage boy can be simple in shape without armrests. Popular color schemes are saturated blue, green, orange. Teenage sofas for boys, made in the style of minimalism, will suit individuals with creative inclinations. Flock, velor brown or gray shades will correspond to the psychology of such a child. Fans of the modern style, the world of computers and other equipment will choose high-tech to decorate their room. A sofa on shiny metal legs with upholstery made of natural fabrics of blue or gray organically fits into a room devoid of pretentiousness and pathos. The simpler the better.
As for teenage girls, they will surely prefer soft sofa beds with armrests. Upholstery in pastel colors with or without a pattern will be favorably received by romantic young ladies. The abundance of decorative pillows in the main tone of the sofa or brighter, contrasting colors will create a favorable, relaxed atmosphere. No less popular is the classic version of a sofa upholstered in tapestry or velor. Suitable colors - blue, yellow, pink tones. Active modern girls fit minimalism. The muted tones of the upholstery of the sofa-transformer can be successfully diluted with bright "interspersed" sofa cushions in yellow, red, blue.
Criterias of choice
The main criterion for choosing a sofa for a teenager in a small room should be functionality. A huge plus will be the presence of niches, boxes for storing bedding. Daily cleaning and neatly folding clothes in a box, a teenager gets used to order, self-service.
Also, when choosing, it is worth considering:
- Upholstery quality. Easy-to-care material provides hygiene and well-groomed appearance of the sofa. When purchasing furniture in a teenager’s room, it is important to study the certificate of quality of the fabric - it must be safe and durable.Suitable models with textile upholstery or a combination of textures.
- Reliability and ease of operation of the transformation mechanism. Since it is at the expense of it that the furniture functional changes, it is important to take into account the physical abilities of the child in this matter.
- The material of manufacture of the frame. It must comply with environmentally acceptable indicators and be made of MDF, solid wood or chipboard.
- Size and features of a berth. Its length should exceed the height of the child, and the surface should be sufficiently elastic and comfortable for sleeping. The best solution is an orthopedic base.
- Ergonomics and reliability of fittings. It should not be traumatic.
As for coloring, it is important to consider the interests and hobbies of a teenager. Modern design solutions used in the manufacture of teenage furniture, a variety of colors and models will allow you to choose a model for every taste.
Typically children's options for a sofa in the form of animals or vehicles are categorically unacceptable for a teenager’s room.
Teenage sofa - furniture for many years of use, and the tastes of a boy or a girl can change dramatically over time - this is also important to consider when choosing. A neutral version of the design in a restrained color scheme will always be a relevant and win-win solution.
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