Compact armchairs

Small-sized rooms sometimes leave no room for imagination for interior decoration. The main task in the arrangement of such apartments is the choice of compact comfortable furniture. If the bedroom is combined with the living room, small bed chairs for small rooms will be a good alternative to bulky sofas. Such furniture can easily fit into any interior style, the main thing is not to make a mistake with the size and quality of materials.

Variety of transformation

When choosing a folding chair, you should pay attention to the type of mechanism. Ease of use depends on this, as well as the choice of location for such a model. The most popular folding mechanisms are:

Accordion - the chair is laid out due to the back, which occupies most of the berth. The undoubted advantage of this mechanism is a flat surface without height differences,
retractable mechanism - such models have a small height, and over time gaps will be visible on the berth. The advantages of the chairs include the strength of the mechanism, as well as the availability of boxes for linen,
eurobook - a compact easy option to expand the chair, just pull the seat on yourself and then lower the back. Even a child can easily cope with such a mechanism,
click-gag - to lay out or fold such a chair-bed, you need to raise the seat until it clicks, and then lower it all the way to the floor,
dolphin - such models are equipped with an additional section, hidden under the seat, it stands flush with the rest of the parts when rolling out the bed.

In addition to the different mechanisms for folding the chair-bed, they differ in the type of design:

with drawers for things - the multifunctionality of furniture for small apartments is a big plus, if there is no space for a dresser chest, you can use models with a storage system. Most often, the volume of such drawers is small, but it is quite enough for bedding,
with orthopedic mattress - universal, multi-functional, durable. These chairs are relatively light, which allows them to easily move around the room. An orthopedic mattress is useful for the spine of a sleeping person, because it evenly distributes body weight, allowing you to take the back in the most correct shape,
children's models - furniture for children is smaller in comparison with standard options and takes up little space in the room. The mechanisms of such folding chairs are simple enough so that the child can make his own bed, and in the afternoon to remove it,
corner option - any corner furniture takes up less space without losing roominess. This chair will fit into the bedroom and the kitchen, if you need an extra bed.

Separately, it is worth highlighting models without armrests. They are lighter and more compact than classic chairs, and simple mechanisms make bedding easy. The shape of the bed in this case can be varied - from a cube to a wave-like “snake”.

Selection of upholstery and bed material

Materials of the frame, upholstery and filler are an important criterion for choosing furniture in a room. The strength of the product, its service life, and appearance depend on them. Several options are best for upholstery:

genuine leather - an expensive material that makes the interior more luxurious. The high price of genuine leather is perhaps its only drawback. The advantages of the material are much greater: high strength, environmental friendliness, hypoallergenicity. Leather furniture is easy to clean, but requires careful regular care using special products. It is necessary to monitor the level of humidity so that the upholstery does not crack from dryness. The color scheme of leather furniture is most often discreet, these are different shades of brown, gray, white, black. Leather chairs are great for classic interior styles,
eco-leather - an artificial analogue of genuine leather, less demanding in care and with a more diverse color scheme. At home, such upholstery is used quite rarely, it is believed that it is more suitable for offices and offices,
wool - a wealth of textures and shades of natural wool upholstery allows the use of such furniture for decoration of any premises. Wool is a durable breathable material. The fabric, with all its density, is very flexible, which is great for models with non-standard shapes. The disadvantages of natural wool include the high price, as well as possible allergic reactions,
polyester - unlike natural materials, synthetics are easier to clean, do not lose brightness over time, less capricious in care. Synthetic upholstery does not deteriorate from water, and modern materials of this type are not afraid of fire. The low price of fabric affects the total cost of the entire chair-bed.

Do not choose armchairs with fleece upholstery, especially for a child’s room. Pile quickly collects dust, and spots from it are removed much more difficult.

How long a soft chair-bed will keep its shape is affected by the quality of the filler. Comfort during sleep also depends on internal filling. For folding furniture, the following types of fillers are most often used:

foam rubber is a soft porous material, convenient during daytime rest and night sleep. Foam packing is wear-resistant and does not slip with time,
synthetic winterizer - an inexpensive soft stuffing for a chair bed,
batting - the characteristics are similar to foam rubber, but it has a completely natural origin. Used as an extra lining on top of the springs,
felt - a natural wool fabric necessary to protect the upper layers of the stuffing from metal springs,
bird fluff - used for luxury furniture. It holds water well, breathes, does not retain air and moisture. Thanks to the good ventilation inside the chair on the swan's down, mold and small parasites do not start,
Coconut is a durable breathable filler, does not lose its shape, dries quickly, does not rot in high humidity. Rigid coconut fiber is laid between soft foam and springs.

There are more exotic filler options for soft chairs - horse hair, seaweed. Typically, such materials are used in the manufacture of custom-made furniture. For frameless models of chair beds, you can independently replace the filler with a new one or order such a service in specialized stores.

If the appearance of the chair-bed and comfort depend on the upholstery and the filler, then on the frame - durability and strength. It is this detail that should be given increased attention when choosing folding furniture:

metal - most often stainless steel or lighter aluminum is used for the frame. Metal does not bend under heavy weight, does not crack or break. Metal parts are not afraid of any load,
plastic is an easy and convenient option, however, compared with metal, it is quite fragile. Armchairs with a plastic frame are better suited for giving than for an apartment,
natural wood - a good wooden frame made of oak is comparable in strength to metal. The tree deteriorates from moisture, so it is advisable to choose models with special impregnation.

As for the appearance, the transformer bed for a small apartment can be matched to the color of other armchairs or a sofa. Upholstery can also overlap with textile interior details or practically do not stand out against the background of the walls. The choice of colors and ornaments depends on the style of the interior and the personal taste of the owners of the apartment.

What is good and bad in the model

For small apartments, compact multifunctional furniture is good. Armchairs fully meet the above requirements, are simple to use and relatively cheap compared to other upholstered furniture. The advantages of folding models include:

variety of patterns, shapes and colors,
compatibility with other pieces of furniture,
low price
compactness and functionality,
the presence of a storage system,
low weight, due to which the seats are quite mobile,
convenience during the day and comfort at night during sleep,
easy care.

A small armchair bed is suitable even for a small apartment. Due to its light weight, such furniture is easy to move around the apartment or move to another place when moving.

There are not so many shortcomings in folding chairs. Firstly, this is a relatively small bed when unfolded, only one person can fully accommodate in such a bed. Secondly, not everyone is comfortable lying on a narrow bed, where you can not spread your arms and legs during sleep. It is worth considering the presence of free space in front of the chair itself - when unfolded, it takes twice as much space.

Suitable sizes

Classic upholstered furniture is rather bulky and heavy. It looks good in spacious living rooms or studio apartments, but in smaller rooms, more compact models are needed. Armchairs can easily fit in a corner or in a niche, which is very convenient when every centimeter is valuable. If there is very little space, the choice of sizes should be approached most carefully, measuring everything to the millimeter. One of the main parameters on which the convenience of sleep depends is the width of the model:

the smallest bed width is 60 cm. It is unlikely for an adult to do it, but it will be just right for children,
The best option for an adult is about 70 or 80 cm.

The width of the chair-bed is measured along with the armrests, in this case it is worth adding to the dimensions up to 27 cm, and in some cases even more. There are more compact options without sidewalls, in this case the width of the bed is identical to the width of the seat itself when folded. This chair fits perfectly into the interiors in the style of minimalism.

For convenience, the height of the back is also important. To comfortably sit in a folded chair, leaning your back fully and leaning back, you need a height of about 110 cm. If the back is lower, up to 80 cm, pillows can be placed under the head. In addition to convenience, they themselves will become an additional decoration of the interior - bright products will enliven the room. In the “trimmed” version, the back is very low and is flush with the armrests, the maximum parameters in this case are up to 70 cm.

If the places in the room are literally back to back, you should choose a mini bed chair. The most modest dimensions are as follows:

seat height from 25 cm,
minimum seat depth 50 cm
the smallest width is 60 cm (excluding armrests).

When choosing the size of a folding chair, it is important to consider not only the area of the room, but also the size of the person who will sit or sleep on it. The depth and height of the chair should be sufficient so that you can comfortably stretch your legs and sit without sliding off the seat. In order not to burden the knee joints, the legs should not bend at an acute angle, in this position it is impossible to rest and relax. When unfolded, the distance from the shoulders to the armrests should be at least 5-10 cm on each side.

Location Tips

Regardless of which room the small armchair bed will be located in, several factors should be considered:

the sleeping place should not be located in the aisle or near the doors,
it is necessary to consider the presence of drafts,
Do not place a bed near batteries and radiators,
when choosing a place, it must be borne in mind that the unfolded chair-bed is larger in size - nothing should interfere with folding.

Often, owners tend to place a chair bed away from not only artificial, but also natural light sources. In this case, the question is best solved individually, some people, on the contrary, like to wake up with the sun.

When assembled, the chair should be comfortable enough so that the person sitting on it can watch TV, reach out to the bookcase with his hand. Here are a few more options for placing a bed chair in a small room:

if the place in the kitchen allows, often in the corner farthest from the stove they have a dining area with upholstered furniture. In a small room, folding chairs, if necessary, become a bed for guests,
in the living room bedroom the best place for a relaxation area away from the TV and the main light sources. Sometimes the bedroom is decorated in more modest colors, unlike the guest area. So that the noise does not interfere with the sleeping person, the bed chair can be separated by a light rack or at least a curtain,
if the room has a niche of sufficient size, this is ideal for a berth. In some cases, the dimensions of the niches are large enough so that they can be closed with sliding frosted glass partitions or equip a small corner for relaxation there,
An armchair bed can be useful in a nursery, especially if there are two children. In this case, the second berth is located under the tiered bed, there you can put small shelves for things or a compact wall for books.

Varieties

The chair bed can be different. There are very compact models for small apartments, but at the same time there are more convenient, wide options on which you can sleep if necessary.

You can find out what designs are in the chair-beds from the next video.

Narrow

A stylish narrow armchair is perfect for small apartments, in which there is so little free space. The smallest models have a seat width of only 60 cm. This option is quite suitable for a child, but an adult will not be very comfortable relaxing there.

Of great importance is how wide the armrests are. If you want more space for sitting, then you can take furniture without armrests at all.

Wide

There are also armchairs resembling mini sofas. Such a berth is not very small, and even two people can accommodate it. When the folding chair extends, its dimensions resemble a double bed.

Such a chair can be put in a separate room - as an independent detail of the interior, replacing the ottoman or sofa. If the surface of the chair seems uncomfortable for regular sleep, you can always put on top at least a thin mattress (or just lay a thick soft blanket).

Corner

Furniture is not always arranged in a room thoughtfully and organically. Very often corners are empty. To fill the space, choose practical furniture - for example, a corner convertible chair. This is convenient in terms of saving space. Such chairs may be deprived of armrests (for greater convenience). A corner folding chair can also be part of a full-fledged headset that will make the room cozy.

Such furniture may seem uncomfortable from a psychological point of view. If you do not like closed spaces, then you will be very uncomfortable to sleep between two walls.

What rooms is a small armchair suitable for?

In a small room, the furniture should be appropriate, since every free centimeter of space is important. This approach is explained not only for practical reasons, but also because of a violation of aesthetic perception - large furniture in a small room looks even bigger.

The price of a small folding folding chair bed relates it to budget options. The need for transformable furniture arises when you need to buy inexpensive furniture for small rooms, or where a full bed will be superfluous, for example, in a country house.

Small-sized options are suitable for children's rooms, as the child will be quite comfortable on a small folding bed. At the same time, a lot of space is saved for the games zone.

A small bed chair from the manufacturer is not necessarily purchased for small apartments. This is a convenient option for unforeseen guests. In the usual “mode”, the furniture performs the function of a resting place, when guests visit it turns into a comfortable bed.

The problem is that such sets of upholstered furniture are rare, it is not possible to assemble them from different collections (no one canceled the stylistic combination), and a mini armchair-bed should be inexpensive. Therefore, the only option is to order a sofa and chair-bed inexpensively from the manufacturer.

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Materials

There are more rigid models of folding chairs, and soft, comfortable. Most often, manufacturers create more solid models. If you don’t like it, just put a few soft pillows on the seat. But do not buy too soft a chair, because for health it is important that when sitting and lying the back is supported and rested on a hard surface.

The most commonly used upholstery material is leather or leatherette. As a filler, a synthetic winterizer or synthetic winterizer can be used. There are cheaper analogues - for example, the same foam rubber. It doesn’t serve so long, so over time you will have to replace your favorite chair with a newer one.

How to choose?

If you buy such multifunctional furniture, it means that you will actively use it. It makes sense to immediately buy the best. Look for products from trusted manufacturers. This will give you a guarantee of quality, as well as a certificate that is issued upon the purchase of good furniture products.

When choosing such a bed you need to consider a lot. After all, it should be suitable for daytime relaxation, and for sleep.

It is very important that the chair is suitable for your physique.. If you are tall or large, then it makes no sense to buy a chair of a very small size. Such a product would be appropriate in a children's room.

It is very good if the chair suits you both in a sitting and lying position. When buying a chair, check immediately if you are comfortable sitting in it. Test all the mechanisms to understand that everything works well and you don’t have problems folding and unfolding this furniture.

Appearancearmchairs should not play the last role either. The best option is a chair that matches the style of the interior. If the room is decorated in a modern style, a simple and concise folding chair is suitable. A minimum of decorative elements, neutral color will suit any design in modern style.

If your room is decorated in a classic style, focus on interesting colors. There are many stylish antique-styled armchairs that deserve the attention of buyers. Choose cute colors, unusual elements, make the interior brighter and better.

How to place in the interior?

Each item in the room should be functional and stylish, not only by itself, but also in combination with other interior details. This is what makes the room truly beautiful and interesting. A compact bed-chair is able to add charm and a sense of coziness to both the living room and the bedroom (or even the balcony designed for additional living quarters).

Bedroom

If you have a small apartment, then next to the bed in the bedroom you can put a small armchair. So in the room there will be a temporary additional place for sleeping, where your child, for example, can be accommodated. It will not take up much space, but it will complement the interior and make it better.

Living room

Very well, a small folding chair will look in the living room. No matter how many rooms you have, an extra bed will always come in handy. Unlike classic armchairs, such transformers, as a rule, are not bought in pairs, but you can very well put the product next to a sofa or several ottomans.

In addition, you can place a chair-bed in the kitchen, in the hallway or any other place where it fits and will look organic.

A compact chair that can fold into a very comfortable mini-cot is comfortable and functional. Choose the appropriate option and take full advantage of modern multifunctional furniture. Of course, when choosing, you should take into account the most diverse nuances - then you will not be disappointed in the purchased furniture.