Spring sofas: outdated classic or new chic (26 photos)

With the advent of polyurethane foam sofas, and in recent years with a new manufacturing technology called “layer cake”, in which it became possible to avoid material sagging, opinions were divided. Someone began to react negatively to the spring block, believing that this was a waste of money and fearing horror stories from the USSR about spring springs. Someone, on the contrary, trusts only metal filling and believes that “cheap foam” is of no use. Who is right? The answer is ambiguous: each in its own way.

The structure of spring sofas

A spring is an elastic element that accumulates and gives off energy when loaded and removed. The wire for the production of springs is made of bar steel.

Types of existing spring blocks:

• "Snake";
• Independent;
• Dependent.

The “snake” block is very durable, but inherently not bearing any benefit to the back. In most cases, this type of spring is used in the sofa only for the manufacture of backs, but not sofas with orthopedic mattresses.

Classic springs

When many see this spring block, they exclaim: “Ah! It's a clamshell! ”, And taught by bitter experience of its use (quick subsidence, spring popping and creaking), many years ago they did not consider this type for purchase. But in vain. It’s not a clamshell, but a Bonnel. Outwardly, the truth is very similar, but the manufacturing technology has been fundamentally changed.

The springs began to continuously weave in a certain order, in order to avoid their contact, they do not creak or rub. The entire metal block consists of special biconical springs with 4 or 5 turns. They are fastened together by steel wire. At the ends of the turns there are special locks that help to avoid spontaneous twisting of spirals. Simply put, the Bonnel consists of unique, but interconnected metal frame springs.

The main advantages of these sofas are the budget price and improved reliability. They compare favorably with endurance and resistance even to decent loads.

Of course, sofas with an independent spring unit do not have such a striking effect as an orthopedic mattress. Yet millions of people over the years have preferred sofas and beds with the above unit. Especially if you plan to sleep only from time to time, for use in the country or in resorts and hotels. In this case, you can save on beds with an orthopedic mattress.

Independent springs

What does this spring unit represent? It consists of barrel-shaped springs. Each such barrel is placed in its own fabric cover. All springs are protected from each other, thereby eliminating their friction against each other. This is called independent interaction. A leather sofa with such a spring unit will not be spoiled by flying turns. Springs in diameter do not exceed six centimeters. There are about 250 of them per square meter of product.

In addition to springs, such sofas are equipped with soft paddings that regulate stiffness. What does this give in the complex? Uniform distribution of the load of the whole body along the perimeter, the ability to avoid crushing soft tissues and complete relaxation of the body.Achieving a high level of comfort for sleeping and sitting. A sofa with an independent spring unit is protected from sagging, excessive vibrations when changing position and noise. Orthopedic sofas are a real bed!

It is necessary to decide for what purpose you are buying a sofa. Lie down an hour after working in front of the TV, gather a large group of friends and play the Xbox or sleep, like on the bed, for several years? After answering this question, you can proceed to the selection of the next item.

Transformation mechanisms

These are the types of sofa layout for instantly obtaining a surface for sleeping, in other words, turning the sofa into a bed. Sofas differ from the bed in that they are folding. The mechanism is selected based on the space of the room in which the sofa will stand, the frequency of use and the age of the person for whom it is intended (a child or grandmother can not cope with some of them).

To date, the most famous mechanisms are:

• “Eurobook” - the seat leaves straight, and the back is placed on the vacant space. Eurobook sofas with a spring unit are reliable and have a large area for sleeping, a nice bonus is the availability of drawers for storing bedding;
• “Book” - the seat rises to a characteristic click, after which the back reclines to a lying level. The device is known to everyone, but characterized by a high degree of wear;
• “Click-clack” - a mechanism that unfolds like a “book”, with only one difference - it has intermediate positions of “half-sitting” and “reclining”;
• “French folding bed” - triple addition of a berth inside with an orthopedic mattress complicates the use, and the problem of storing removable pillows and armrests exacerbates the problem. However, as a guest option is really good;
• “Sedaflex” - has the only difference from the previous one - is made of more durable and, accordingly, expensive materials. With a box;
• "Accordion" is the most famous and durable sofa (with drawers for linen), which even a child can handle. For accordion sofas you need to pull the seat forward a little - all other parts will do the same automatically;
• "Dolphin" - a sleeping place is hidden under the seat, when pulling a special fabric cord, the lower part leaves on wheels, as if emerging, then rises and forms a flat platform for dreams. It is simple to use, almost like a sofa with a spring unit, but requires the manufacture of quality wood.

One of the best among upholstered furniture, many recognize the sofa "accordion" with a spring block.

As you can see, the choice is great. After the presentation of sofas by the seller, do not hesitate to test each of them yourself. Especially if the operation is planned daily.

Sofa Shape

The next thing you need to decide on the type of sofa. There are several of them too:

• Direct - a classic option that easily fits even into a small room.
• Corner - convenient for those who want to use every centimeter wisely and get maximum comfort, for large families or lovers to bring friends together. Right now, corner sofas with an independent spring unit are popular, in which you can change the angle from right to left according to your mood.
• Modular - sofas of a new generation. Here fantasy knows no bounds, you can assemble any piece of upholstered furniture of any size and functionality from a variety of modules. Provide it with a table, bar or massage.

Design solution

In a rare home today you will not find a sofa. Still, they appeared a very long time ago and have come a long way from a bench covered with pillows, upholstered fabric with hay and horsehair inside, to that chic choice with orthopedic mattresses that we have today. And, of course, today the sofa is not only an object of comfort, but also an interior.

Sofas with an angle can be used to zone the space of a room, for example, by separating the computer area from the relaxation area. A very stylish solution in a studio apartment can be a sofa, installed in the middle of the room. Thus, the delimitation of the kitchen and dining area.

The leather spring sofa not only gives solidity, but is also absolutely unpretentious in leaving. Keep this in mind when choosing upholstery.

Visually preserve the airiness of space, free yourself from clutter in the living room will help small straight sofas in a compartment with armchairs. Compact spring sofas allow you to easily rearrange, moving them around the room.

In the process of choosing upholstered furniture, emphasis should be placed not only on their style decision, but also on their palette. It is important to understand what your task is: to emphasize or, conversely, to maintain neutrality. There are some basic laws of color combinations between upholstered furniture and the rest of the furnishings themselves:

• Do not choose upholstered furniture of the same shade as the walls or floors. Color should differ by at least a couple of shades.
• Emphasizing a courageous couch is the decision of a creative person. When choosing a bright spot option in a room, combine the most successful shades: red with gold, pale green, yellow with ashen, blue and lilac, green with orange, yellow and pink.
• Neutrality In this case, the walls will be made in any bright colors, and the furniture in neutral pastel.

Velvet upholstered sofa, spring-loaded accordion sofa or leather spring sofa? Never mind! The main thing is to approach his choice with full responsibility, so that it would be so nice to return home every time. No matter how trite it may sound, a comfortable rest and sleep is really the key to a good mood and a sense of satisfaction.