Modern sofas and their role in living room decor

No modern living room today is complete without stylish and comfortable upholstered furniture. The sofa deserves special attention. It can be safely called the heart of the hall, it is such a spectacular and bright piece of furniture.

Sofas in the upholstered furniture market of our country are presented in a wide range. You can choose a suitable model in the spacious living room of a country house, and in a small city hall of a small size. The same goes for the design of this functional piece of upholstered furniture. It can be matched to any living room style. What role does the sofa play in the interior of the hall, how to choose the ideal model and how to “beat” it correctly, turning it not only into one of the functional pieces of furniture, but also into a bright decoration of the room, we will tell in our article.

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Features of modern sofas

The sofa can rightly be called the most functional piece of furniture in the interior of a modern living room. It sets the tone for the overall design, is used to place accents and even for zoning the interior space. Photos of sofas in the hall, which can be seen on the expanses of the World Wide Web, amaze with their variety:

• Design;
• Color design;
• Used upholstery and filler;
• Transformable mechanisms;
• Additional accessories.

The sofa looks especially good in a modern living room interior, not overloaded with unnecessary furniture and unnecessary decor. It helps to create a homely atmosphere of warmth and comfort, attracts attention and allows you to fully relax after a busy day.

Sometimes the sofas installed in the hall are used as a sleeping place for guests or for the household themselves. And this is quite acceptable. This piece of furniture is multifunctional, that is, suitable for receiving guests, and for evening rest, and for a night's sleep.

Some models of sofas belonging to the premium class are considered status. Their use in the interior of a spacious living room of a private house or a country cottage emphasizes the good taste and prosperity of the owners. The design of the living-dining room allows you to use a compact sofa in a neutral shade in its design or, if space permits, a corner model.

Rapidly gaining popularity, modular sofas allow you to form both a linear and an angular design. Their photos in the design of the living room of a private house look the most successful. Such sofas allow you to effortlessly rearrange the room. As folk wisdom says, rearranging furniture means rearranging life!

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Sofas for living rooms, their varieties

Modern sofas are fundamentally different from those that were installed in houses and apartments by citizens of our country some 20 years ago. A huge number of successful models suitable for installation in the hall have appeared on the furniture market. They can be divided according to the type of mechanism installed into the following groups:

• Folding;
• Retractable;
• Reversal.

The strength of any sofa is its functionality, that is, the ability to quickly and easily turn into a full-fledged sleeping place without much effort from the user. Folding sofas include the “book” models popular in the Soviet era, including those with an improved click-clack transformation mechanism that provides it with an intermediate position, as well as mini-sofas, popularly referred to as couches, which, due to their compact shape and small sizes can become where another piece of upholstered furniture does not fit.

Retractable models include eurobooks and “tick-tock” eurobooks, which perfectly save expensive flooring, corner sofas "Dolphin", which are distinguished by an absolutely even mattress, "Puma" sofas similar to them and "Pantographs" sofas that save the interior space of the living room.

You will find even more photos of beautiful sofas in the hall on the Internet. We are moving on to the next category of models according to the established mechanism - reversal. This includes all types of folding sofas - French, Italian, American. They differ from each other in the way of transformation, design features and size when folded. All of the above models are perfect for installation in the living room. A large selection of models will allow you to choose the perfect option for any room.

Of particular interest to users are transforming models. They look expensive, stylish and interesting, which allows them to become a real "highlight" of the overall interior. And the ridiculously simple transformation that turns them into a sleeping place adds practicality and functionality to such sofas. No living room interior is complete without this piece of furniture. You can see photos of modern sofas for the hall on the Internet. And then, turning to specialists, try to bring your favorite picture to life.

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Rules for choosing a sofa for the living room

Have you seen the design photos of the renovation in the living room and decided to apply these ideas in your own home? Then you can't do without a new sofa? But how to make sure that the chosen model not only fits perfectly into the overall interior, but also becomes its bright decoration? Our advice will help you with this.

Ordering a sofa in the hall from a photo is very risky. Before placing an order, we recommend visiting a regular furniture store in order to personally assess the reliability of the internal frame, the quality of the external upholstery and the rigidity of the filler of the model you like. You will be allowed to try out the folding mechanism, sit down and even lie down on this piece of upholstered furniture.

In order not to make a mistake with the choice of a sofa in the hall, before buying it, we recommend answering the following questions:

• Where is it planned to install the purchased sofa;
• Does the selected model require a folding mechanism;
• Will the sofa in the interior of the hall be the only piece of upholstered furniture;
• Are there small children or pets in the house that can damage expensive upholstery;
• Does the design style and color scheme of the chosen model match the general style of the hall.

It is recommended to buy a sofa when the room has already been renovated. Going to the store, you can even take a photo of the design of the living room in the house.. This will allow you to choose a suitable model for him or seek help from a consultant who will definitely offer you several successful options.

In addition, at the stage of choosing a suitable model, it is necessary to decide:

• Does your sofa need armrests?
• Will you use the backrest adjustment option;
• Are you interested in the presence of a bed linen box, which is usually located inside the sofa;
• Do you need a transforming model.

All this significantly increases the cost of the sofa. Therefore, if you do not plan to use these additional elements, then you do not need to overpay. All this will be unnecessary and inappropriate if the sofa is required to complement the design of the living room dining room in the apartment.. In it, this piece of furniture will be used exclusively for receiving guests.

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Color solutions of modern sofas and their successful combinations with the overall design of the living room

Modern manufacturers supply a huge number of sofa upholstery options to the consumer market. This makes the choice much more difficult. After all, it and the same model can be made with different upholstery. You need to choose those color solutions that will organically fit not only into the palette of the overall decoration of the living room, but will also go well with shades of home textiles and related furniture.

All shades of gray are considered universal upholstery color. You can look at photos of modern sofas for the hall, made in this color, on the Internet and try it on for your design. This color is neutral, that is, suitable for any interior, from classic to high-tech. The light gray model looks warm and cozy at home, dark gray sofas are used for color accents. They will perfectly fit into the overall design of the living room dining room and will look spectacular against the background of white walls.

A white sofa will add solemnity to the overall atmosphere. But it is not recommended to buy it in a house where small children live or have pets. It is better to prefer upholstery made in different shades of beige. It goes well with natural wood or its imitation in the interior. The beige sofa will not lose its relevance, even if you make repairs in the living room, the design photo of which is peeped on the worldwide web.

If a sofa in a modern living room interior is used to place bright accents, pay attention to the upholstery made in:

• Noble blue tones;
• Any shades of brown;
• Emerald green and muted red color shades.

Such a sofa will add some variety to the color palette of a luxurious living room and will take on the role of a focal focal point. This allows it both scale and a bright, eye-catching hue. Think about this option when you decide to radically transform the interior. There is a photo of the hall renovation design on the worldwide web. There you can peep the idea and, together with an experienced designer, develop a concept for the overall interior.

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Use of sofas with a bright print in the living room

Sofas with prints deserve special attention. Use them in the interior of the living room should be extremely careful. Most often, monophonic models are used for installation in the hall.But if your living room has a plain wall design, is not overloaded with furniture and decor, then installing a printed sofa will be very useful. Printed upholstered furniture:

• It will become a bright, eye-catching accent in the overall interior;
• Adds atmosphere to the room;
• Will contribute to a homely pleasant and cozy atmosphere;
• Organically complement and decorate the overall furniture.

The opinion that printed sofas can only be used in spacious living rooms is wrong. You can choose a suitable model even in a small room, provided that it is the only piece of furniture containing a pattern.

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Universal models of sofas, perfect for any style direction of interior design

A huge number of photos of beautiful sofas in the hall exposed on the worldwide network makes many of us think. But too many offers make it difficult to choose. Professional interior designers recommend that when choosing the most suitable sofa model, be guided by a combination of:

• colors of a new piece of furniture with the general design of the hall;
• decor material - glass, natural leather, wood, etc.;
• the dimensions of the sofa and the interior space of the living room.

The sofa you choose should not only fit into the overall design, but also successfully complement it. You can look at a photo of a living room design in a modern style home and see how well a sofa with bright color upholstery and smooth transitions instead of sharp corners will fit into it.

If the design of the living room dining room in the apartment is designed in country style, then the right choice would be to buy a sofa with a linen cover and natural wood inserts. As for the halls, decorated in the English style, a sofa with carved legs, upholstered in dark blue, bronze, terracotta and ocher shades, is ideal for them. For high-tech studio apartments and living rooms, strict rectangular sofas have been created with a minimum amount of decor, their upholstery is made mainly in either light or contrasting colors.

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Sofa upholstery options

We figured out the color scheme of modern sofas, now let's talk about the features of their upholstery. After looking at the photo of the design of living rooms in a private house, you can see how many different options for the outer cover of the sofa are used. This will allow you to easily choose the upholstery option for both economy and elite class. Moreover, modern manufacturers offer, among other things, the restoration of an old sofa, which involves changing the upholstery without changing the main structure. You can order this when, guided by the design photo you like, you carry out the repair of the hall yourself. You will be offered upholstery from:

• flock;
• velour;
• Belgian tapestry;
• chenille;
• curtisan and other materials.

You can also see photos of sofas in the hall, made of natural and artificial leather. Which option to choose depends on your financial capabilities. A sofa upholstered in natural linen with a small admixture of synthetic threads is perfect for the interior of the hall, which makes it practical, elastic and easy to care for. Such models can be seen in eco-friendly interiors. They also go well with classic, rustic and Scandinavian living room decor.

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Types of sofa fillers

The sofa in the modern interior of the living room serves not only for its bright decoration and color accent. It is a functional piece of furniture, on which it is pleasant to relax after a hard day, and even a full-fledged place to sleep.Its convenience and comfort will depend on the internal filler. The spring version is by far the best. There are two types of it:

• in individual blocks. They provide a firm fit and guarantee the sofa excellent orthopedic properties.
• in the general system. Such a filler will provide the sofa with the ability to withstand impressive loads without changing its shape and initial rigidity.

As for the budget options for the filler of modern sofas, there are a lot of them - foam rubber, holofiber, durafil, synthetic winterizer, etc. If you do not plan to use this piece of furniture for a night's sleep, then you can purchase an option with wear-resistant synthetic filler. Photos of beautiful sofas in the hall with different types of internal filler are on the Internet. It is recommended to choose the model you like, and then order it to be made to order using your choice of upholstery, lifting mechanism and internal filler.

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Sofas in different styles

Modern manufacturers, in order to facilitate the choice of a suitable model, create sofas that correspond to certain styles of interior design. Having a photo of the design of the living room in the house with you will allow you to choose the perfect option for upholstered furniture. Sofas in the style of:

• Modern. They are distinguished by their ergonomic shape and compact size, bright colors and the absence of sharp corners.

• Country. They are made from natural materials and look cute and cozy at home.

• High tech. They are distinguished by the simplicity of design and the almost complete absence of decor.

• Eco style. Sofas created in this style direction are light and airy. They are ideal for installation in a spacious living room of a country house.

Time-tested models made of genuine or artificial leather, non-staining velor and high-quality textiles will suit the classic design of the living room dining room. In a similar way, you can choose a model for other style directions of the interior of the hall.

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Sofas with armchairs for living rooms

Despite the fact that the sofa is a full-fledged element of the interior, it is often used with armchairs for installation in the hall of an apartment or a private house. Together they create the best vacation spot for the whole family. Whatever the design of the living room in a private house, the photo of which you decide to bring to life, you cannot do without upholstered furniture in the interior. A sofa with armchairs would be a good choice, because it:

• Conveniently;
• practical;
• Ergonomically.

A carefully selected set of upholstered furniture makes the interior of the living room complete and complete.

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Sofas-transformers in the hall

Looking at the photos of modern sofas for the hall, you can see that most of the models are transformers. These include:

• sofa beds;
• Armchairs-sofas.

Often they are chosen by the owners of one-room apartments or studio apartments, as well as those who plan to use the sofa as a full-fledged sleeping place.

Separate words deserve the so-called modular designs. They may or may not have a convertible mechanism. Their main feature is that they consist of several elements that can be composed in a way that is convenient for the user. Just by looking at the photo of the design of the hall after the repair, you can immediately determine the chair suitable for installing a modular sofa. These designs are universal, that is, suitable for any premises where there is enough space to install them.

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Corner sofas for the hall

Going to a furniture store, take with you a photo of the design of the living room after the repair. It will come in very handy when you select an angular model. These sofas are located along two walls, which allows you to create a cozy corner for relaxation.

Corner models are widely used by professional interior designers for zoning interior space. You can choose a corner sofa that matches the style direction:

• Modern;
• High tech;
• Retro;
• Classicism;
• Provence, etc.

Corner models remarkably save interior space, as they are installed in the little-used space of a dead corner. In terms of capacity, they even exceed the sofas of the classic type. Add to this the aesthetic appearance, practicality and durability of the design.

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Choosing a place in the living room for the sofa

And one more question remains to be covered in our country - how to choose a place for a sofa. The design of the living room dining room in the apartment involves the installation of this piece of upholstered furniture, depending on the model chosen:

• Along the walls;
• In the corner;
• Front of the TV;
• Not far from the fireplace.

Owners of spacious living rooms or studio apartments can safely use the sofa for zoning the interior space. It can be placed as you like, highlighting several functional areas, without creating the effect of piling up furniture.

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Photo gallery - sofa in the interior of the hall

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