The island sofa and the foldaway sofa are gaining ground in contemporary design thanks to their versatility and comfort.
In the center of the living room, the perfect sofa makes all the difference in the living room decor. In today’s projects, two models stand out for their versatility and practicality: the retractable sofas and island sofas.
To better understand the specifics of each, the architect Daniela Funari, head of the office that bears his name, explained concepts, provided indications and presented, through his projects, the use of pieces that become the true protagonists of the environments. Check it out below:
For home theater and TV room
An important trend in residential interior design is to provide a decompression environment where the television and sofa offer a cozy nest to relax and watch a series or film. In this context the foldaway sofas are extremely important to ensure a fit that ensures the health of the back.
“The foldaway sofa is, without a doubt, an excellent choice for environments that need to be more comfortable”, indicates the architect. He emphasizes that the piece looks good when the priority is compose the environment with the TV, whether or not they are in a separate home theater, such as sofas in front of the TV in the living room.
Tips for choosing
To facilitate the choice of a retractable sofa that is suitable and guarantees the circulation of fluids in the room, the professional recommends opting for boxes (back of sofa) smaller, making the furniture more compact. Also, it is very common for the retractable backrest if electricfacilitating the moments in which the piece of furniture compresses and reduces its expansion.
Another key recommendation concerns the coloring of the piece: “Because it is a large piece of furniture, the neutral color it’s a wild choice”, underlines the architect who uses the color palette to create a personalized atmosphere for each project, following the specificities of each piece of furniture and composition requested by the clients.
As far as decoration is concerned, cushions and blankets are fundamental and highly assimilable elements of the decor!
for integrated environments
Another piece of furniture that is gaining more and more admirers is the island sofa, perfect for any built-in project, as it offers multiple ways to use the space. The many “faces” of the piece of furniture allow it to fit into two (or more) rooms at the same time.
Tips for choosing
“You have to first assess the plant’s environment to understand if it fits and how it can compose the layout”, Daniela guides. As a starting point, it is important to understand that an island sofa is capable of serving more than one space and must be analyzed in the context of the work.
The piece has several compositions, usually with a back serving either side. However, it is common to find sofas where one side is fixed and the other retractable – in the latter case it is interesting leave it in front of the TVfurther exploring its functional potential.
In addition to a foldaway sofa, opt for a neutral sofa island model it is very suitable, the architect reiterates: “I like to use it in a soft tone, because since it is a large piece of furniture, it fills the visual surface of the room well, so I prefer not to make it so flashy”.
Another point of attention refers to the TV dimensions and yours distance in relation to the sofa – in this case the position of the user’s head on the backrest and not on the edge of the piece of furniture is evaluated. It is important to consult a professional to ensure that the measures are suitable for the well-being of the body and eyes.
There are some too contraindications for furniture, like yours difficult to fit into small rooms, due to the large size of the piece. “Furthermore, more classic architectural designs can clash with this type of furniture, given that the design of island sofas is generally more modern and contemporary,” concludes the architect.
Source: Terra
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