Children's roll-out sofa - comfortable and practical furniture in the child’s room

A pull-out sofa is an excellent furniture option for the optimal organization of space, especially small rooms. Modern models of children's roll-out sofas amaze not only with their functionality, but also with a very cute original design. Let us consider in more detail the varieties of the mechanism, forms, materials, advantages and nuances of choice.

Types of mechanisms

The withdrawable system is a standard roller mechanism, the principle of which is the wheels attached to the inside of the seat. The wheels move along the guides of the sofa frame. Just pull the strap and the sofa transforms into a full bed.

There are several types of withdrawable mechanism:

• standard - the folded seat is in the middle of the structure, and when unfolding, it is advanced;
• “Accordion” - the sofa is laid out according to the accordion principle;
• the cap - the bottom extends, and sofa cushions are laid in the vacant space or the back is lowered.

Each of these options will provide a comfortable berth with a flat surface. The first type is very popular, as it has the simplest folding mechanism, so even a small child can easily roll out the seat.

Sliding mechanism principle

Materials

Filling

Another important criterion that determines the quality of rest. Among the fillers are the following types:

• synthetic winterizer - synthetic lightweight material, durable and flexible, prevents the formation of fungus, gives a comfortable volume;
• perioteka - it can be artificially created or natural, has a high density;
• polyurethane foam - foamed eco-friendly material that retains its original shape for a long period;
• hollofiber - a hypoallergenic filler that perfectly holds its shape;
• latex is an orthopedic material that correctly distributes the total load and follows the contours of the body.

On a note! Fillers come with and without springs. The second option is preferable, because it is safer for the child.

Upholstery

For upholstery, manufacturers most often use the following options for dense fabrics:

• jacquard - a practical material, resistant to pollution;
• velor and velveteen - pleasant to the touch and easy to care for;
• leather / eco leather - aesthetically effective, easy to clean. An excellent choice, provided that the house does not have pets that can scratch a leather sofa;
• Teflon coating - easy to clean, resistant to moisture.

The underlying factors when choosing a children's roll-out sofa are still the mechanism itself and high-quality filler. As an option, you can always purchase a cover made of moisture-resistant dense fabric, which can be removed and washed at any time.

Additional items

Depending on the design, the roll-out sofas for children may have additional storage spaces. Often these are built-in or pull-out boxes in the armrests or under the seat, where it is very convenient to hide toys or bedding.

Some models are equipped with a functional side wall with small neat shelves. Options designed for an accent element of the room are equipped with a miniature wall in the back.

Almost all children's sofas have soft sides. Undoubtedly, this is an important detail of the design, which eliminates the fall and protects the active baby from shock.

Design

Manufacturers of upholstered furniture, taking into account the interests of modern children, offer amazing design solutions. Traditional sofas faded into the background, and the original funny models with a bright pattern or in the form of a voluminous soft toy took a leading position. When entering a room for the first time, it’s very unusual, instead of a classic sofa, to see a design in the form of an animal, whose head usually serves as the back, and the legs are the armrests. Often there are imitations of cars, locomotives, buses, steamboats, forest huts, houses of Cinderella huts, etc.

Many lovers and traditional laconic models. This choice is typical of more conservative parents who buy furniture not only for kids, but also for future teens.

About the benefits

The roll-out sofa justifiably won the love of the kids and their parents. And this is not surprising, because it has a number of important advantages:

• compactness - frees up a lot of space for games and at any moment a full bed can turn into, which can not be said about a standard bed;
• simple and durable mechanism - designed for a large number of folding and pull-outs that are easy for a child;
• safety - all children's models have sides and soft upholstery, which eliminates sharp protruding corners, which the child may accidentally scratch or bump;
• wide range - allows you to choose an interesting model of suitable colors and shapes for both girls and boys.

If we talk about the minuses, then these are rather controversial points:

Some argue that the bed is more comfortable for the spine, but modern technology has advanced so much that many models of roll-out sofas are not inferior in orthopedic properties.

Talk that retractable systems are impractical and often break down is no longer relevant today. The mechanism is so strong that it can fail only after a very long operation, and then it can be easily repaired - all the necessary parts are sold in stores.

Some parents believe that it will be tiring to the child to constantly lay out and fold the sofa. We hasten to refute this myth! Quite the contrary, the kids really like everything collapsible and moving. They will be happy to use their sofa without assistance, feeling like they are the real owners of the room.

How to choose?

A competent approach to the selection of any furniture involves a number of important criteria. In the purchase of children's roll-out sofas, this is, first of all, the reliability of the mechanism, the quality of the base of the frame, filler, environmental friendliness and durability. Further, you can already pay attention to the outer shell, i.e. Upholstery and design.

It is not necessary to buy the most expensive leather sofa with latex inside. After all, you can choose an excellent analogue from polyurethane foam and additionally buy a cover.

When choosing children's furniture for sleeping and relaxing, it is important to purchase a quality thing, but it is equally important to take into account the opinion of the child. Indeed, the perception of the world by children and adults is somewhat different.