Double sofas for modern apartments

The vast majority of apartments owned today are located in multi-story buildings built in the last century and lack an abundance of open space. On the other hand, the younger generation's demands for a comfortable environment have increased exponentially compared to their ancestors, making it especially difficult for young people to either curb their inflated appetites or secure the funds to expand their personal control. The best solution for many in this situation is intermediate solutions that partially satisfy each of the conflicting needs. Among the furniture pieces available on the market from leading manufacturers, this concept is almost entirely realized double sofas Modern designs, one might say, specifically designed for these purposes. For this reason, they differ significantly from the similarly named models used by our grandparents, both in design and, consequently, functionality, as well as in appearance. The only commonality between them is the fundamental task they solve: changing the number of seats available for sitting or reclining in each possible stationary position through a simple transformation.

Depending on the required frequency of spatial configuration changes, both the calculated load per conversion cycle and the expected service life of the materials used to manufacture individual components vary. Among these, several of the most common are:

1. As in the last century, natural softwood and hardwood, free from chemically synthesized substances and often hazardous to human health, remains popular. However, due to its relatively high cost and susceptibility to swelling and warping in the presence of moisture, it is now rarely found in its pure form. However, substitutes glued from knot-free and cross-grained wood fibers are quite common. These materials are relatively easy to machine, and after high-quality finishing, they acquire a unique, beautiful appearance.

2. The use of stronger plywood, made from laminated veneer sheets with alternating grain, which offers excellent resistance to bending, significantly improves the reliability and wear resistance of models designed for intensive use. Also, for models subject to increased frequency of transformations, inherently durable metal components are beneficial.

3. When the goal is to minimize the cost of finished products to make them affordable for low-income groups, parts cut from chipboard sheets are used. It's easy to achieve the desired appearance, both in terms of geometric shape and finish, by using thousands of thin polymer films, varying in color and pattern, bonded to the surface.

There are very similar options to double sofas, which are worth briefly discussing separately.

Analogues of double sofas

Under the title fold-out sofas Furniture factories are introducing products that address similar needs and differ only in the way they are configured. In contrast, the varieties described below have their own unique characteristics.

Corner sofas

Comfortable corner sofas Specially designed for installation in room corners, they fold up to provide a very convenient place for all sorts of seated activities, whether alone or with family or friends. Even lying down, they're more comfortable for reading books or watching TV, as the short side seat transforms into a table for storing non-staining food, securely sealed drinks, glasses, literature, and a host of other essentials.

Frameless sofas

Almost complete freedom in choosing the configuration of the spatial arrangement of individual blocks is provided frameless sofas If desired, they can be configured as double, triple, or quadruple beds, provided there are enough modules included. There are no restrictions on their relative positioning, as they are not connected to each other in any rigid or even flexible way and are completely independent of any other elements.