Modern housing does not always have a large area. Most often, apartment owners are faced with the need to choose between style and practicality. In such cases, multifunctional furniture comes to the rescue.
Folding armchairs are a convenient solution for small apartments or for very hospitable hosts.
A folding chair bed is not only comfortable, but also fashionable. Manufacturers offer a wide range of models of various designs. Such furniture will successfully fit into any interior and will become a lifesaver when you need an extra bed.
A product that can change its purpose at the request of the user is a real find among such necessary home furniture.
Like any other furniture, a folding chair-bed has its pros and cons. It owes its popularity to the following properties and technical characteristics:
The folding armchair is able to provide a sleeping place for one guest and looks great in the living room.
- use, both for everyday rest and as a bed;
It can be used as a separate piece of furniture in small rooms.
- the compactness of individual models allows the installation of a chair even in a small room or a narrow corridor;
Relaxing in this chair is a real pleasure.
- convenient and simple system of transformation from chair to bed and back;
The shaped armrests of the chair give it lightness.
- wheels on legs make the model mobile;
The chair is completed with a soft pillow.
- an additional drawer for linen saves space in the closet;
In addition, by expanding the chair, you will get an extra bed.
- thanks to a wide range, it is possible to choose a model for any interior.
The seat is based on lamellas, polyurethane foam, a spring block and silicone balls.
It is difficult to talk about the disadvantages of folding chair beds. Quality models simply do not have them. The consequences of buying from unverified manufacturers may be problems with the transformation mechanism of the chair, an uncomfortable bed, and discomfort while relaxing on it.
Types of folding chair beds
On the market of folding chairs, you can find models with different transformation mechanisms. In order to choose your ideal option, you need to familiarize yourself with each of them in more detail.
The seat of the sofa is made of polyurethane foam.
- Accordion.
The accordion principle is used. The chair extends with a special strap under the seat. The back follows.
- ease of use;
- a flat place to sleep;
- spacious box.
2. Withdrawable Mechanism, consisting of three parts.
It is extended by extending the front part, behind which the other two “roll out”.
- compact design when folded;
- ease of use;
- no noticeable seams when unfolded.
It looks good on the balcony or in the corner of a small kitchen.
3. Dolphin
The design got its name due to the trajectory of the movement of the mechanism: first the lower part rolls out, and then the upper one gets out of it.
- a high-lying place to sleep;
- ease of repair;
- mechanical strength.
The filler is based on beech lamellas and dense polyurethane foam.
4. Book. Classic transformation.
The seat lifts up until it clicks, lowering the backrest in parallel. Then the seat is lowered back.
- low cost;
- suitable for any floor covering;
- easy replacement of parts in case of breakage.
The framework is made of a metal profile with a coniferous bar.
5. Eurobook
Perhaps the most popular mechanism. The seat rolls forward, and the back of the chair drops to its original place.
- flat sleeping surface;
- various options for armrests;
- when unfolding, lifting of individual parts of the mechanism is not required.
Under the seat is a storage box for bedding.
Choosing the Right Model
In order for the chair-bed to please the owners for many years, it is necessary to seriously approach its preliminary assessment. When choosing this type of furniture, it is especially worth paying attention to the following design elements.
A wide range of upholstery fabrics will allow you to create a unique beauty and comfort in the interior.
Practicality, low price and original design will not let you doubt your choice.
3. Filler. The ideal option would be a hard filler from a single piece. It is necessary to pay attention to the surface of the chair - there should be no defects in the form of depressions or, conversely, bumps.
When the sofa bed is converted, you get a bed that fits easily.
4. Upholstery. There are 9 different categories of finishes for folding furniture. To select the best option, it is necessary to take into account the expected operating conditions of the chair-bed. Read more about upholstery materials below.
By purchasing the presented model, you provide yourself with a stylish interior and a boring life.
5. Dimensions. Modern manufacturers offer a wide selection of folding chairs of various shapes and sizes. On average, their length and width are about a meter, but there are also models with deviations of up to 30 centimeters in one direction or another. Individual chair-beds from the manufacturer, if desired, can be made to order.
One of the inexpensive compact models of sofas or chair beds.
What material is best?
In addition to the appearance, the upholstery material has various performance characteristics. In order for the chair not to need to update the fabric for many years, you need to initially evaluate all the options and find the most suitable one for yourself.
Not every chair will be so compact.
There are 9 upholstery grades, starting with 0, which represents the thinnest, most wear-resistant fabrics (cotton, lightweight chenille, pile on fleece). Each subsequent category has its own characteristics. In addition to density, a fabric may have the following criteria and characteristics:
- wear resistance;
- tolerance to mechanical damage;
- pollution resistance;
- hygroscopicity;
- durability;
- softness;
- the ability to retain heat;
- print quality;
- elasticity.
The chair-bed seat is based on polyurethane foam.
Popular for ordinary chairs, leather will not be the best choice for a folding bed. The leather surface will turn out to be quite slippery, so the bedding will have to be adjusted often.
If you use the transformation mechanism, then you will get a sleeping bed.
There is absolutely no need to save on the main material of a folding chair-bed. Such “savings” can result, at a minimum, in additional expenses for the replacement of the upholstery, or even a complete replacement of the chair.
Features of the placement of the chair-bed in the interior
Traditionally, the chair-bed is placed in the bedroom or living room of the dwelling. The folding design of such furniture fits perfectly into the minimalism that is fashionable today: thanks to its dimensions, the chair will save a lot of space during the daytime.
The key to a well-thought-out interior is free space and a skillful combination of colors. Therefore, an indisputable plus of this furniture is the abundance of color options.
It is allowed to use a chair-bed as the main accent of the room. In this case, it is worth choosing a contrasting upholstery color and finding a suitable place from which it will look particularly advantageous. Thus, this already versatile type of furniture can take on an additional function of decorating a bedroom or living room.
With a skillful approach, a folding chair bed can provide a sleeping place for an unexpected guest and become an interior decoration in everyday life.