Classical sofas: graceful lines (27 photos)

Classics - the progenitor of many modern areas of interior design - remains at the peak of popularity. Its success is determined by versatility, restraint and comfort. An example of this is sofas in a classic style. Their exact proportions easily fit into Art Deco, hi-tech, empire, neoclassicism and other styles, allowing elite upholstered furniture to occupy a central place in the interior of your apartment, country house or office.

The standard of beauty

What is a classic sofa? First of all, this is volume. Aerial neo-Gothic or fundamental baroque are not inferior to each other in the place that the sofa occupies in space. Therefore, designers recommend it for spacious rooms with high ceilings. But even in a small living room, it will look appropriate thanks to soft lines.

Such a sofa is characterized by an abundance of pillows, cushions of various shapes, decorated with fringe, ruffles, tassels, applique and embroidery. The frame is made of precious wood, and the base is decorated with carved forms, inlaid, gilding and silvering. In some styles of interior design, textiles and wood are artificially aged, which gives them a special chic.

So, the outlines. Rounded high back and armrests, seat depth create comfort for a sitting person. But the forms do not always resemble a cozy sink. In this gradation there are models with straight, but not sharp forms. For example, leather corner sofas - versatile, practical and at the same time solid - also belong to the classics. They take up much less space than usual due to the ergonomic geometric design. High-quality leather or high-quality textiles, a natural wood frame plus an orthopedic spring base make it an excellent option for a small room.

"Clothes" for the sofa

The latest technology today allows you to create materials with a variety of properties and imitating any natural fabrics: silk, wool, cotton, leather. At the same time, they have excellent consumer properties: they look great, waterproof, do not fade in the sun, are easily cleaned and treated with antistatic compounds. Their use makes folding sofas affordable for a wide range of customers, and the appearance will not spoil the most sophisticated interior. These include a robust velvet suite, soft flock, velvety chenille and elegant stretch jacquard.

The decision to use natural and expensive materials, draperies and noble textiles is up to the buyer. Such roll-out sofas can resemble a work of art worthy of being presented in the palace chambers. Care for them also needs appropriate.

• Skin: practical, solid, but with insufficient quality, has abrasion and cracking properties. Need processing with special tools.
• Cotton: comfortable, soft, safe. It has a short service life, but is ideal for children's rooms and people prone to allergies.
• Natural silk: smooth, bactericidal, hypoallergenic. Despite the thin fibers, very durable.

Interior for the sofa

Often, it is the sofa that becomes the key figure in the room: family evenings with households, business conversations with business partners and fun friendly parties begin with it.What interior design options do designers offer? From democratic to luxurious, but they both have common features.

Democratic - natural materials and their good imitation. Floor covering: high-quality laminate or parquet board. Walls: beautiful wallpaper with silk-screen printing and complex structures. Ceiling: plastic stucco molding, decorative stretch ceilings, classic chandelier with forging elements. Decor: reproductions of paintings, mirror surfaces, fireplace.

Luxurious - lack of unnecessary details, calm restraint. Chic through the use of expensive natural materials. Walls: silk, textiles with an interesting texture. Floors: massive parquet boards from valuable species of trees. Windows: curtains, velvet, draperies, massive curtains. A fashionable idea is to sew pillowcases on sofa pillows from the same fabric as curtains, pick up contrasting lace, ribbons and brushes for decoration.

Furniture set

A classic-style armchair or a couple of such comfortable armchairs will complement the furniture idyll, depending on the number of square meters in the room and the need for recreation places. A set of upholstered furniture is most often located:

• In the relaxation area with a coffee or tea table in front of the fireplace.
• In the dining area of ​​the living room.
• In the bedroom, if the sofa replaces the bed. In this case, the chairs can be placed symmetrically and used as bedside tables.

Symmetry and pairing are generally characteristic of classical design. Pair of sparkling sconces, elegant floor lamps, tall vases, paintings of the same theme and color scheme, a repeating print - this set makes the interior more seamless and complete, focusing on the real harmony of furniture and decor.

Types of sofas

We have already mentioned the corner sofa and its design, here we will consider the roll-out and folding options.

First, a sofa with a roll-out mechanism may differ in the type of mechanism, the number of drawers, seating and sleeping places, extra pillows and upholstery.

The simplest and most reliable mechanism is the Eurobook, when the front part for seating rolls forward along the metal rails and the back rests on the vacant seat. The simplicity of the design ensures the duration of daily use and reduces the likelihood of damage.

The popular "dolphin" has an additional internal structure, easily pulled by a loop of textiles, which extends and travels along the guides using metal rollers. Often mounted on corner models. When installing, take into account the length of the berth.

French, Belgian and American folding sofa models (sedaflex) - three-folding and two-folding metal transformation mechanisms and different thickness of the bed mattress. Less than 6 cm - French, more than 10 cm - American and Belgian. The mattress is made of a special lightweight version of textiles and filler. The transformation itself is somewhat reminiscent of the good old folding bed of our childhood, only improved, modern and installed in the sofa.

Any of these options is safe for flooring, does not scratch and does not damage the delicate surface of natural wood.

Classic means fashion

We come to this conclusion in the 21st century, when technology stepped so far forward that the world had to change beyond recognition. However, the furniture industry and interior designers are reviving old traditions, forgotten forms, adding innovative fillings and modern materials to the classic style and furniture.

The inspiration for them is the samples presented in the palaces of the Hermitage and in paintings of the Renaissance. The beauty of natural stone and valuable wood, hand embroidery and carpets, woven from restored drawings from the past, and many more things that make you feel warm and good energy.Upholstered furniture, sofas and armchairs create a unique cosiness, like a hundred and two hundred years ago, inviting you to relax among soft pillows.