Sofa accordion: features, types, design advantages (22 photos)

Modern interiors are very demanding on the selection of furniture: it should not only be harmoniously combined with other elements of the decoration of the room, but also be convenient, functional, aesthetically attractive.

An accordion sofa bed is a fairly well-known piece of furniture that is found in every second apartment. The simplicity of design, reliability, convenience and versatility make the soft sofa accordion sought after by customers of any age and gender, regardless of their stylistic preferences and the size of the room to be designed.

An accordion-style sofa can have various modifications: there is a straight and corner sofa with an accordion mechanism, there are models with or without armrests, many manufacturers offer an accordion sofa with a box for linen.

It is noteworthy that the assembled sofas with the accordion system are no different from other similar designs. But if you pull on a special handle, the special mechanism for transforming the sofa will work: its back will fold back, a berth consisting of three sections will appear.

The accordion sofa can be placed close to the wall; it will fit both in a small room and in a large area.

Varieties of designs

Corner sofa with accordion mechanism must be laid out. It is based on three main elements (two parts of the back and seat). The mechanism for folding the transforming sofa is very simple: to turn this piece of furniture into a bed, you just need to pull the special handle, slightly raise the seat and push it forward.

Choosing an angular sofa accordion, you should immediately carefully check the correctness of work - if the transformer seizes already in the store, then it is obvious that with home use of this piece of furniture the problem will not only disappear, but will even worsen.

The most convenient and practical is considered an accordion sofa on a metal frame - this model of a transformer, due to its strength and reliability, is often chosen for decorating living rooms and children's rooms.

Other favorites include direct accordion sofas equipped with a laundry drawer. Such pieces of furniture solve several important functional tasks in the interior:

• suitable for large rooms in which many guests often gather (it’s convenient to sit on these transformers);
• designed for sleep;
• allow you to store bedding or other things.

Such designs have a number of features:

• the size of the box directly depends on how wide the accordion sofa is;
• a box for wooden furniture is much larger than for transformers on a metal frame;
• a double sofa accordion is often equipped with several drawers for linen.

A sofa accordion with an orthopedic mattress and wooden armrests is popular among buyers - this design option is convenient for both sitting and sleeping. A mattress with orthopedic properties completely repeats the “healthy” silhouette, therefore, during a night's sleep, the body acquires an exclusively correct position, the load leaves the neck, spine, joints.

Most often, such furniture is bought in the nursery, but those who suffer from problems with the spine and musculoskeletal system also acquire orthopedic designs.

The most comfortable and safe is considered a leather sofa accordion, equipped with an orthopedic mattress with a block of independent springs. Each of these springs is equipped with a separate cover, so it can be reduced independently of other structural elements. Due to these structural features, the soft accordion sofa does not create a “wave effect” during sleep, but correctly repeats the “healthy” anatomical curves of the human body.

Sofa accordion without armrests is a compact, comfortable, versatile model that is suitable for interior decoration of small rooms.

The colors of such sofas vary, they can be made in different styles. Safety is considered an advantage of these pieces of furniture - there are no sharp corners to stumble upon. Often a sofa a soft accordion, devoid of armrests, successfully fits into children's rooms.

In order to give these designs individuality, they are equipped with creative pillows, colored covers with printed pattern.

Advantages and disadvantages of transformers

A double sofa accordion has the following advantages:

• with it, you can save a lot of space in small rooms, because the sofa accordion is suitable for both sitting and sleeping;
• there is always the opportunity to choose a modular sofa accordion, equipped with a box for linen of different sizes;
• soft sofa accordion provides a smooth, comfortable, flat berth;
• an orthopedic sofa accordion is the best choice for children's rooms, as well as people suffering from problems with the spine;
• the corner sofa with the accordion mechanism is universal and stylistically neutral, it fits well into any, even floridly decorated interior, does not get out of the picture;
• a soft accordion sofa is an ergonomic, comfortable, time-tested piece of furniture that is available in various variations from the point of view of design (you can choose a green, black, accordion sofa with printed pattern or original pillows - it's up to the buyer’s taste).

Despite the abundance of undeniable advantages, a corner sofa with an accordion mechanism has several disadvantages:

• creative design and design complexity (especially in the case of orthopedic sofas) will certainly affect their value;
• there are frequent cases of breakdown of the retractable mechanism;
• the wheels with which any corner sofa with an accordion mechanism is equipped leave unaesthetic dents on the carpet.

Furniture Selection Rules

How to find a suitable leather accordion sofa? There are several basic criteria that should be followed when buying furniture:

• First of all, you should ask the seller-consultant what the frame of the structure is made of (a double sofa accordion can have a metal or wooden base).
• Further, it is recommended to check the operability of the retractable structure: the sofa accordion should be easy to fold out, the backrest recline, the wheels move out unhindered.
• A sofa accordion with wooden armrests should be selected with particular care. So the wooden structural elements should be free of knots, the wood itself is well dried, the preference should be given to pine or birch.
• If we are talking about an orthopedic model, it is imperative to check the quality and strength of the sleeping mattress. It is worth paying attention to the springs (it is better if they are separated into the so-called "independent block" and function separately from each other). The mattress filler must be natural, safe, hypoallergenic (coconut flakes, polyurethane foam, holofiber).
• The model and upholstery of a piece of furniture should be chosen based on individual taste preferences, as well as in accordance with the general trends in the design of the equipped room.
• A double sofa with fabric upholstery should be equipped with Teflon impregnation of covers (this measure will protect them from rapid wear).

Norms of operation of structures

For a double sofa accordion to last as long as possible, it is recommended to follow these simple rules:

• in the model on the metal frame, water should not fall;
• transformers with a wooden base are afraid of high temperatures, so you should not place them near batteries or other heat sources;
• in order to extend the life of the sofa to the accordion, you can stock up on removable covers in advance - they will not only help to delay the wear of furniture, but also allow you to add variety to the interior design;
• if you wish, you can complement such a sofa with suitable armchairs in style;
• the place where the structure will be located should be thought out in advance - no other pieces of furniture should interfere with the layout of the transformer.

So, today the sofa accordion is rightfully recognized as a convenient, safe, compact, mobile and universal component of the interior of any style. A variety of models allows you to choose a transformer for every taste, and proper operation - to provide this piece of furniture with a long service life.