There are many selection criteria that will be essential to help you choose the best sofa for your living room or your living space without making any mistakes. This is what we will look at in this article to understand the advantages and disadvantages of velvet for your sofa and to choose the right model.
1- The frequency of sleeping must be taken into account
The bed is one of the most important pieces of furniture in a bedroom. It's essential for a good night's sleep and maximum comfort. However, aesthetics are often the most important factor when looking for the best velvet sofa bed. Confused?
Our advice in case of doubt would be to focus on the use you will make of your sofa bed: if you are looking more for practicality than the quality of the fabric of your convertible sofa, we advise you to opt for a sofa bed that has the right size for your living room as well as the quality of seating best suited to your needs! We would have difficulty recommending a velvet sofa bed for a guest room...
Miles high-end convertible sofa
We therefore suggest that you define your choice of sofa bed based on how often you sleep on it:
Occasional sleeping?
If you're using your sofa bed as a spare bed or for entertaining guests, it's not necessary to choose materials that improve the sleeping quality, but rather to opt for other criteria such as the quality of the upholstery. This is the perfect sleeping frequency for velvet sofas, which are more intended to decorate your house or apartment.
Regular sleeping?
For more regular use of your sofa bed, we recommend looking at sofa beds that provide sleeping and seating quality that are more suited to your frequency of use.
Your mattress should be comfortable, with a thickness between 10 and 14 cm. A velvet sofa bed is still an option, but its upholstery could deteriorate more easily and quickly!
Daily sleeping?
In this specific case, we do not recommend choosing a velvet sofa bed: other types of convertible products would be better suited to your needs: we recommend leather convertible sofas that combine elegance and robustness. So many advantages for the decor of your house, apartment or living space!
You can also choose a microfiber convertible sofa , which will be robust over time while being easy to maintain.
Liam Convertible Sofa
2- The colors
Are you considering a velvet sofa bed but unsure what color to choose so that your new product fits in with your living room decor? The most important factor in choosing a sofa is the color of each piece of furniture in your home. Ask yourself the right questions when choosing your sofa bed:
- What experience do you want to convey in your interior?
- What color are the walls in your home?
- Does your living room have good natural light?
- What is the material and color of each piece of furniture and floor covering?
Next, try to identify each object that structures the decor of your living room: lamps and other light fixtures, tables, paintings, cushions... Any element likely to have an impact on your decor is welcome!
Only then can you effectively choose the type of color tone for your sofa bed.
A sofa bed is a designer sofa that adds style and comfort. It's important to choose the right color to add elegance and modernity to your room. For added originality, add a unique wooden or glass coffee table.
Velvet comes in a plethora of shades to offer a custom design to suit your decorating choices for your living room.
We recommend opting for brighter colors to achieve a retro look. You can also opt for a sofa bed in black, navy blue, or dark red velvet if you prefer something more understated.
Need more information on choosing the right color for your sofa bed ? We've created a handy guide to choosing colors for your sofa bed just for you!
3- Choose the dimension
At first glance, a sofa bed looks like a standard sofa. Just like a classic straight sofa, a sofa bed has armrests, seat cushions, back cushions, and a box spring. But in reality, this clever piece of furniture is a 2-in-1 sofa: when folded, the sofa bed can be used as a fixed sofa for sitting and relaxing. When unfolded, it becomes a fully functional bed. It's a truly space-saving piece of furniture!
It folds up in the blink of an eye thanks to its integrated casters. It can be installed in a bedroom or any other living space. The convertible sofa is available in different models:
- The 1-seater sofa bed is ideal for single people or for two people in the larger models.
- The 2-seater sofa bed is an ideal model for large families or couples who want to spend time together. This sofa can also be used as a bed for children.
- The 3-seater sofa bed is ideal for entertaining friends. It offers additional space and can be used as a spare bed. It can also be used as a desk.
If you want to make your purchase of a velvet sofa bed a reality, you should choose the size of your future sofa bed carefully!
Choose the style of velvet sofa bed to match your decor
Convertible sofas can embody multiple worlds. Indeed, each sofa brand offers products for all tastes! Simply choose the sofa that best matches the identity of your home. To help you, follow our sofa-specific tips!
Vintage style
Vintage sofa beds will take you back to the 60s! The most dominant upholstery being velvet, you'll love this soft, fluffy fabric that pairs well with lighter colors, like pale red, pop orange, and bright yellow.
On the one hand, if your decor has rather strong patterns, know that there are convertible sofas in graphic printed fabrics to further personalize your vintage decor! On the other hand, retro works very well with living rooms in light tones or a house with a vintage design.
Classic convertibles
If you are more into casual decor, a more classic product in terms of shape and colors will delight everyone at home!
Armrests are making a comeback with more pronounced shapes, and backrests are getting larger. Velvet is still in the spotlight with the classic style, but it can easily be replaced with leather or faux leather models.
One of the advantages of the convertible sofa is that it allows for greater customization: in terms of colors, they are easier to choose; from dark to very light. The same goes for the formats of the convertible sofa: whether it's a straight sofa, a corner sofa, or even a 2- or 3-seater sofa, you will generally have no limits in your choice, apart from consistency with your interior design, of course!
The Scandinavian
A decor unlike any other...
Due to the lack of light in Scandinavian countries, most furniture is often very colorful and "flashy," much to the delight of Scandinavians. Indeed, color is the best friend of homes and living rooms that are depleted of light due to a lack of windows or light penetration. The second particularity of Scandinavian design is its relationship with nature.
For them, it is important to be in harmony with what surrounds us, and this is reflected in the decoration of their living space. This is the reason why we find in their sofa models quality wood, glass that lets light into the house or even metal, a noble and pure material. This also involves the use of warm fabrics, such as plaids, wool blankets to create a cozy and warm environment.
And what about Scandinavian sofa beds?
Sofa beds are no exception! Scandinavian style is found in products with clean, straight or slightly rounded lines, with armrests and the absence of headrests. In terms of fabric materials, they are often quilted, but leather can also be used in Scandinavian-style sofa beds. As long as it's white!
Depending on what seems most likely to harmonize with the decor of your living room or other living space in your home, we invite you to choose from these different atmospheres.
To learn more about choosing the right sofa bed models to buy based on your own interior design, we offer you the following guide!
FAQ
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What are the best sofa brands?
La Maison Convertible is a leading provider of high-quality, designer velvet sofa beds and space-saving furniture in France. Plus, enjoy over 500 fabrics and leathers in store or online.
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How do you know if a sofa is comfortable?
The density of the sofa bed's mattress is essential: the lower it is, the more comfortable the seat will be, and vice versa. Accessories such as the backrest, bed base, and armrests are essential. We recommend that you carefully check each of these products!
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