How to choose the right sofa for a girl
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If you see that your beloved baby has become cramped in her first crib, it's time to look for a new berth. If the size of the children's room allows, you can just buy a larger bed. If there is a shortage of square meters, it is better to look at the children's sofas. On sale you can find many models that easily fit into the interior and emphasize the gender of your child, but how not to get lost in this variety of mechanisms, shapes and colors? Read on and find out what to look for in order to make the right choice.
Requirements for Children's Upholstered Furniture
When choosing a sofa in a children's room for a girl, you should pay attention to how and what it is made of. Not only the life of this piece of furniture will depend on this, but also the health of your child.
The sofa bed for the girl should be:
- made from quality material;
- strong and reliable;
- with a simple and safe sliding mechanism;
- with wear-resistant upholstery;
- attractive in appearance.
Children's sofas for girls must be made of environmentally friendly materials. You can’t save on this, because in fact you will save on the health of the child. For the manufacture of furniture, natural fabrics and high-quality raw materials for the base must be used, glue and paints exclusively non-toxic. The filler is preferably made of polyurethane foam. A good solution would be an orthopedic base, it is better to relate to the spring block.
Before buying, check the connection points. If something is already hanging out, it will only get worse with time. The sofa should not stagger, otherwise it will fall apart when the children jump on it (and they will definitely, don’t hesitate).
The frame is the most important element of the product. A good load-bearing structure is made of metal or specially treated natural wood. If in the model you like, the frame is made of MDF, it is better to look for something else. Such sofas have very low longevity indicators.
If you have chosen a sofa, do not be afraid to check how the system works. Be sure to try folding and unfolding the sofa several times to make sure that the transformation system is working. If the mechanism unfolds tightly, refuse to purchase. If an adult needs to make an effort, then the child will not be able to prepare his berth on his own.
Choose a model with upholstery made of natural materials to avoid allergic reactions. The surface should not be too hard so as not to damage the delicate skin of the girl. Also, the material should simply be cleaned. This item is optional if you plan to use removable covers. Appearance is very important for a child. Let him choose the colors of the upholstery or cover.
Types of sliding mechanisms and their features
On sale there are many mechanisms for folding sofas for children. The ease of transformation depends on which type of sliding system is used. Below are the most popular types of mechanisms.
Roll-out
This mechanism is very durable, it has a long service life and good stability. When folded, it almost does not take up space.To spread out overnight, you just need to pull the seat on yourself. It should be noted that the height of the berth will be lower than the height of the seat when folded. For a children's sofa this is an advantage.
Accordion
This mechanism is distinguished by its compactness and ease of transformation. Even a child from 7 years old will be able to independently cope with him. The sofa consists of two parts. If you pull on the loop, which is located in the lower part of the back, the design will quickly be in a horizontal position. The berth will look like a bed with armrests.
Click gag
This sliding mechanism was invented by the French. It looks like a sofa book. It transforms silently, takes 3 positions: sitting, lying and reclining. Side pillows can be either armrests or head restraints. This model is more suitable for older girls (from 8 years old).
Dolphin
Such a transformation system is used for corner sofas. To get a berth, you need to pull the strap located at the bottom of the product. With the help of the loop, the block hidden under the seat will slide out. This option is suitable for a teenage girl who lives in a spacious room.
Sofa model depending on the size of the room
Before buying a sofa for a girl, decide on the place where he will stand. It’s good if your child has his own big room. Then you can make a choice based on external characteristics. We advise you to look at the angular model. Such a beautiful and stylish sofa will be a wonderful berth.
If you have a spacious nursery, but not one child, buy a sofa bed with an accordion system. So both children will have good beds, having folded which there will be a place for games. For children of different ages, you can choose different models. For example, for the eldest daughter, take a click-gag sofa, and for the youngest, take a pull-out sofa or a chair with sides.
Owning a small room with a choice is more difficult. You should not be limited to an armchair, it is actual when the child is absolutely small or does not have own room. Pick up a small pull-out model or accordion. If you have one child, there is enough space for a click-gag. There are also bunk convertible sofas. They are put forward at night, during the day the structure is hidden in a niche.
When buying, pay attention to models with drawers. In a small room, they will be very welcome. During the day, they can fold bedding and bedding.
Choose a sofa by age
Children's sofa beds for girls need to be chosen, not forgetting that the kids are growing rapidly. So the age factor is very important. The length and width of the product should be taken with a margin, given the dynamics of growth and development of the child. So you can understand if there is enough soft surface for relaxation and games.
Usually, parents buy their first children's sofas for children from three years old, since it is at this age that girls grow out of their cribs, but even if you have already purchased a mini-sofa, do not rush to throw or give someone a crib. The kid should gradually get used to the sleeping place. Only when he has fully mastered his new bed can you get rid of the old one. The life of the mini-sofa is 3-4 years, after which it will have to be replaced with a more spacious model.
Also take care of security. There should be no protruding parts or sharp corners on the furniture that could be hit. If the child's age does not exceed 5 years, the presence of sides is mandatory. They will allow you to enjoy sound sleep and protect your baby from falling. Stripes of soft tissue will protect even a one-year-old child from injury. By the way, not only sofas have sides, but also special folding chairs. This option is worth considering if a sleeping place is necessary for the baby, but living conditions do not allow to allocate a large area in the room.
For girls over 5 years old, buy low-growth furniture.For children from 10 years old, a folding sofa is suitable. If there are two heterosexual children in a family, you can save space by buying transformer sofas. They are rolled out of the wall just before bedtime, at other times they are folded and do not interfere with playing. In this case, it is better that the beds of the boy and girl differ in color.
The shape of the product also depends on age. Kids will be delighted with the sofa bed in the form of animals, flowers or sailboats. Girls from 5 years old like asymmetric shapes and an abundance of pillows. Teenage furniture is more minimalistic and resembles ordinary adult models, only more colorful.
Upholstery
When choosing a sofa for a girl, pay special attention to the upholstery material. You don’t want to be upset after a couple of days after the purchase when you see hard-to-remove spots from watercolors or chocolate?
Consult with the seller and select a fabric that will not soon fade and wipe. Also, the selected material should be pleasant to the touch, so as not to cause inconvenience to the child.
Discard the velor. A children's sofa with such a delicate surface will quickly become worthless. The flock also wipes quickly.
For upholstery, it is possible, but not advisable, to use leather or its substitutes. If your daughter is small, she is likely to accidentally ruin the expensive natural material. So there is no point in taking risks. Faux leather is not so expensive, but a lot of money will have to be paid for its restoration. The skin option is suitable for those parents whose daughter has already matured. The girl will appreciate the beauty of her berth and will carefully handle the leather sofa.
An ideal solution for a children's bedroom would be upholstery made of Teflon fabric. There are no traces of spilled drinks on it, and it is immune to stains. Chenille and tapestry are also suitable. These natural materials can easily remove household impurities. In addition, these fabrics are breathable. If you still worry about the safety of the upholstery, then get a removable cover and cover, which are easy to wash as needed.
Sofa Design for Girls
The design of a room for a girl is traditionally customary to perform in pale pink. Some furniture manufacturers support this trend and produce pink sofas, which are also often decorated with ruffles, frills, embroidery, rhinestones and heart pillows. On such a bed, the baby will feel like a real princess. A fairy canopy will help create a canopy. For a colorful canopy, the child will not only sleep comfortably, but also have fun playing.
However, do not get hung up on cute pink sofas, because your girl in favorites may have a different color. And if the kids quite calmly accept the choice of parents, then with older children it is advisable to consult and take into account her preferences. This is especially worth doing if you are buying furniture in a room for a teenager. Now you can find any color of upholstery in stores, so the young owner will definitely be satisfied.
Also, the coloring of the children's sofa can be chosen, focusing on the nature of the child. For active fidgets, buy furniture of muted colors with blurry patterns. If your daughter is passive, give preference to bright colors and rich images. For two girls it is not necessary to choose the same shape and color, let the little ones show individuality.
If you do not like plain sofas, then there are a huge number of patterns on the strip, flower, check, and polka dots. Furniture with images of animals and birds or cartoon characters will also attract children's attention. Especially upholstery material with drawings like girls from 3 to 12 years. Some modern sofas stylize objects. So in a pumpkin a simple girl will feel like Cinderella, and a berth in the shape of a bear will turn her into Masha.
As you already understood, the choice of a children's sofa is a very responsible task.Take into account all the nuances and make the right choice. Choose a model so that the girl is comfortable sleeping at night and playing during the day.
