In the modern home, the single sofa is not synonymous with “chicken ribs”. This seemingly small piece of furniture can not only fill the white space, but also create an exclusive cozy corner. This article from the functional value, style selection to scene with, for you to create a full range of single sofa shopping guide. If you want to learn more about the tips,the best way is to visit Furniture China Expo.

 

First, why is the single sofa living room invisible just need?

 

(A) Three core values reconstruct the living room experience

· Social flexibility expansion: conventional three-person sofa can carry up to 4 people, and after adding a single sofa, it can easily meet the needs of 5-6 people in a party, and the owner can sit alone to control the whole situation, avoiding congestion and embarrassment.

· Freedom of private space: Providing the third space solution - while your family is catching up with dramas on the large sofa, you can read, work or relax on the single sofa without interfering with each other.

· Style eye-catching tool: through the material / color differentiation collocation (such as leather main sofa with fabric single chair), to break the monotony of the space, become a visual focus.

 

(B) Dispel two major cognitive misunderstandings

· Small home adaptation formula: the best size of the single sofa ≤ 80cm wide × 90cm deep, as long as 60cm of aisle space, even 10 square meters of living room can be easily placed (Example: 3.6 meters of living room, three-person sofa + single sofa combination accounted for the length of 2.4 meters, the remaining 1.2 meters of space enough to pass)

· Dynamic line optimization skills: the use of L-shaped layout (main sofa + single chair is placed at 90 °) or diagonal display (single chair and the main sofa to form a visual echo), to avoid interrupting the main route of activity!

 

Second, analysis of five mainstream styles

(A) Fabric sofa chair

· Core advantage: removable cleaning jacket (recommended to choose high-density chenille fabric, stain-resistant grade ≥ 4), rich color choices (Morandi color system is easier to match).

· Style fit: Scandinavian style (with log coffee table + braided carpet), cream wind (with lambs wool footstool + rattan side table), retro style (bird check pattern + brass floor lamp).

· Purchase points: seat depth ≥ 60cm (can sit cross-legged), armrest height 50-60cm (natural elbow bend).

 

(B) Leather sofa and chair

· Material differences: leather (head layer cowhide wear-resistant and durable, annual loss rate of ≤ 5%) vs. technology leather (waterproof and easy to clean, cost-effective but life expectancy of 3-5 years).

· Fit law: with the main sofa with the same material, choose the same color shades of difference (such as dark gray main sofa with light gray single chair); different materials with metal elements with the articulation (such as leather single chair with stainless steel side table).

· Applicable scenes: modern light luxury style (with rock plate coffee table + geometric carpet), Italian-style minimalist style (with curved main sofa + frameless painting).

 

(C) Wooden frame sofa and chair

· Structural advantages: solid wood frame (preferred ash / walnut, load-bearing ≥ 150kg) + replaceable cushions (recommended to choose 45D high-density sponge, resilience ≥ 90%).

· Design details: Scandinavian style (thin leg design, height above the ground ≥ 15cm light), new Chinese style (mortise and tenon structure + cotton and linen cushions, with Bogu shelf).

· Space adaptation: suitable for small homes placed by the window, the use of wood texture to balance the cold and hard feeling of the glass curtain wall.

 

(D) Plastic / acrylic sofa chair

· Material characteristics: ABS engineering plastics (load-bearing 120kg +, weather resistance), acrylic (light transmission rate of 92%, to create a sense of suspension)

· Scene application: balcony leisure corner (with anticorrosive wood floor + greenery), children's room (choose macaroon color, rounded corners to prevent bumps)

· With taboos: avoid mixing and matching with heavy solid wood furniture, suitable for modern minimalist / ins style space!

 

(E) Rattan / bamboo sofa and chair

· Craft advantage: hand-woven rattan (water content ≤ 12% anti-cracking) + removable cushions (recommended to choose waterproof coating fabric)

· Seasonal adaptation: summer direct use of breathable cool, winter plus plush cushions warm upgrade

· Style positioning: Japanese wabi-sabi style (with clay vase + withered branch decorations), tropical style (with turtleback bamboo + coconut shell hanging ornaments).

 

Third, six gold placement scene

(A) “C” position of living room

·3+1 Classic layout: three-person main sofa + single sofa + round coffee table (diameter 80-100cm), single chair and the main sofa to maintain a distance of 80-100cm, the formation of a closed communication area.

· Visual balance skills: single chair color selection of the main sofa color complementary colors (such as beige main sofa with dark green single chair), or the same color with different materials (fabric main sofa with leather single chair)

(B) window reading corner

· Size formula: the depth of the window sill ≥ 60cm can be placed single sofa, with 70cm high floor lamp (light source from the ground 1.5 meters) + 30cm wide side table (put coffee cups + books)

· Advanced design: customized floating window cabinet extension cushions, forming a sofa + storage integrated design, suitable for small households to release space

(C) Bedroom leisure area

· Bedside scene: place a single sofa next to the 1.8-meter king-size bed, with a mini side table (size ≤ 40cm) instead of a bedside table, which is convenient for reading before going to bed

· Bedside layout: two single sofas + small round table, create bedroom meeting area, sofa spacing 1.2 meters, suitable for couples to communicate before bedtime

· Window application: place a single sofa next to the bedroom window, with a small foldable table board, transformed into a temporary office area

(D) Study Lazy Zone

· Functional partition: reserve 1.5 square meters of space next to the desk, place a lazy sofa chair (seat depth 70cm+), with a footstool (height 40cm), forming a double mode of office + rest!

· Ergonomics: choose a back tilt angle of 110-120 ° style, with a lumbar pillow (height 30cm), to avoid sitting for a long time lumbar back pain

(E) Balcony micro-vacation space

· Drying area transformation: set up lifting drying racks on one side of the balcony, place a single sofa on the other side (choose sunscreen fabrics), with anticorrosive wood trellis, to achieve drying + leisure zoning

· Closed balcony: put rattan sofa and chairs next to the floor-to-ceiling glass window, with a small coffee table (size 60cm×60cm), sunbathing in winter and watching the rain in summer, creating a third family living room.

(F) Aisle / Corner

· Corner of the entrance: place a single sofa in the 1.2-meter-wide corner of the entrance hall, with hooks (hanging bags/coats) + shoe-changing stools, turning it into a practical shoe-changing area.

· End of the corridor: at the end of the long corridor to place a single sofa, hang art paintings on the wall, the ground paved with a small piece of carpet, the chicken ribs of the aisle into a mini-exhibition hall!

 

Fourth, purchase guide

Seat depth measurement: the knee from the front edge of the sofa 5-10cm is appropriate, too deep to cause the waist to hang, too shallow to affect the degree of comfort (it is recommended to sit on the scene for 15 minutes)

Load-bearing test: frame shaking degree ≤ 5 °, the bottom of the fabric sofa needs to have serpentine springs + bandage support (single-seat load-bearing ≥ 150kg)

Fabric selection: pet families choose cat scratch cloth (wear-resistant grade ≥ 100,000 turns), with children choose waterproof and stain-resistant fabrics (such as nano-coated technology cloth)

Hardware details: metal legs need to choose tapered non-slip feet (contact area ≥ 3cm ²), rotating models to check the smoothness of the bearings (360 ° rotation without jam)

Environmental standards: formaldehyde emission ≤ 0.05mg/m³ (E0 level standard), leather sofa selection without chrome tanning process (small odor and more environmentally friendly)

 

Conclusion: from the two-person world to a family of three, single sofa has always played the role of space harmonizer -- it can provide additional seating when socializing, but also in the solitude when the soul harbor. The choice doesn't have to be about whether it takes up space or not, but rather about how to make the space more livable. When the sunlight pours through the window pane on the single sofa, the corner that belongs to you is the warmest interpretation of the ideal home.

 

Source: Southern Home Building Material Plaza

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