How to fold out an accordion sofa

Choosing a new sofa is an interesting and responsible matter. The right decision will bring you joy for many years, but the wrong choice will result in unnecessary expenses. The first thing a buyer pays attention to when coming to a store is the appearance of the furniture. Upholstery, beautiful shape lines, finishing wooden elements - always attracts the first attention.

When choosing a sofa, special attention should be paid to the quality of materials and type of mechanism. Among the variety of layout types, the “accordion” remains one of the most reliable. It received its name for its resemblance to a musical instrument at the moment of transformation of the sleeping place.

What does an accordion sofa look like?

When folded, the sofa looks compact: a comfortable wide seat, a soft springy back. The armrests can be any kind, either laconic rectangular or elegant made of carved wood. The model of the mechanism allows us to produce not only straight sofas. Buyers really like corner sets, in which a straight sofa without one armrest is complemented by an ottoman.

There are other corner types of upholstered furniture, in which straight sofas are equipped with a corner module. When unfolded, you get a very spacious sleeping area. The proximity of non-folding modules makes the bed even larger.

IMPORTANT! The latest models are equipped with removable covers. There are models with wooden elbow pads.It is very convenient to care for such furniture; such additions are especially important for families with small children.

The accordion transformation mechanism allows manufacturers to produce sofas in a variety of sizes. It can be a folding chair, a small double chair, or a spacious sofa on which several people can sit comfortably. When unfolded, the sleeping place will be for one or several people.

REFERENCE! Under the seat, another pleasant surprise awaits the buyer - a spacious drawer for bed linen.

Mechanism

The transformation mechanism is a very important component of good furniture. With its help, the sofa turns into a bed. The accordion is so reliable that it is suitable even for everyday use. It is very convenient to use:

• First, the seat needs to be slightly raised until it clicks. At this point, the safety mechanism no longer operates and the sofa can easily be folded out;
• With a little effort, you need to pull forward until the seat and backrests are completely folded into a flat bed. Transformation is easy thanks to the roller legs on the front;
• To fold the furniture, the steps are repeated in reverse order. The click of the safety mechanism indicates that the folded sofa can be used without the risk of the seat moving forward arbitrarily.

Compared to other models, this mechanism is very easy to use. The operating principle allows it to unfold flawlessly for decades, even with everyday use.

Advantages of the mechanism

For the comfort of the sofa, it is very important what all the elements of the seat and back are made of. In a good accordion, the seat consists of a spring block on a snake spring base.The top of the spring block is covered with a gasket made of durable material and a layer of high-density polyurethane foam.

ATTENTION! The best choice would be an orthopedic back and seat. All springs are packed in a separate case.

As a result, each spring works separately; sleeping on such a bed is very beneficial for the spine. Considering that the accordion can be used every day, this filling would be a good choice for those who care about their health.

When buying an accordion model, you need to provide a durable floor covering in the direction of unfolding the berth. This way it will be possible to eliminate, perhaps, the only drawback of the mechanism’s design.

The model, well known to many, today is equipped with such elements and fillers, which makes it a very good purchase. A straight sofa can be equipped with an ottoman or a corner module. As a result, it is possible to order furniture that will successfully fill the space of a large room. A compact copy, which transforms into a spacious sleeping place, will be the best solution for a small apartment.