How to choose a comfortable sofa? Here is a guide to choosing a comfortable sofa
June 21, 2024
How to choose a comfortable sofa? Here is a guide to choosing a comfortable sofa
The word sofa is a foreign word, translated from the English word "sofa". Looking at the history of furniture in my country, the only thing that can be related to it is the futon. However, compared with modern sofas, the biggest difference between futons and modern sofas, in addition to structure and size, is probably the comfort level.
In modern life, when we return home after work, the furniture we spend the longest time with is the sofa, in addition to the bed. We sit on the sofa to watch TV, play with mobile phones, read books, and even chase and play, which greatly increases the comfort level of the sofa. So, how to choose a comfortable sofa that satisfies you?
1. Fabric and material determine the comfort level of the sofa
Leather or fabric, what material of sponge, all these determine the comfort level of the sofa. In daily life, common sofa fabrics are fabric, leather and wood. Fabric sofas are often used in European-style living rooms. In addition to being more comfortable than wooden sofas, fabric sofas also have an important feature, that is, the seat covers and quilt covers of most fabric sofas can be removed for cleaning, which is more convenient for daily cleaning.
Leather sofas are often used in modern style homes. When purchasing, try to choose genuine leather as much as possible. If the budget is not enough, you can choose a semi-leather sofa. But relatively speaking, the comfort of genuine leather is definitely better than that of semi-leather.
Wooden sofas are often used in Chinese-style living rooms. In terms of comfort, wooden sofas are the worst of the three.
When buying a sofa, it is recommended to sit on it and try it yourself to see the height of the sofa. At the same time, you should also try the softness and hardness of the sofa. If the sofa is too soft, it will make people uncomfortable after sitting for a long time; and a sofa that is too hard will make people more likely to have muscle soreness. Sofas that are too hard or too soft are not suitable for normal sitting and lying of the human body, and will have a certain impact on the human spine. The comfortable sofas on the market now use a new type of sponge and down cushions. Multiple layers of sponges with different resilience are first laid at the bottom of the sofa frame to ensure that the cushions are evenly stressed during use. At the same time, down ingredients are added to the sponge, which can solve the problem of soft or hardness in the traditional sofa cushion process. The newly added down can meet the comfort needs of the human body to the maximum extent while ensuring the load-bearing capacity of the sofa.
In terms of comfort, you should also flexibly choose the depth of the sofa. The back is one of the most sensitive parts of the human body. The depth of the sofa directly determines whether a person feels comfortable. The common size of the sofa depth on the market is 95 cm, which is suitable for people under 1.7 meters in height; people over 1.7 meters in height should choose a sofa with a depth of 105 cm, which can completely relieve the tension of the back. If you are a young person who is under great pressure at work, you can choose a sofa with a super large depth, such as deepening the depth to 125 cm, so that your whole body can completely relax and sink into the sofa.
2. The main frame of the sofa affects comfort
The comfort of the sofa is also related to the main frame of the sofa. If the sofa frame is loose and shaky, it will not only affect the service life of the sofa, but also cause discomfort to the human body when lying on it, and it may also cause poor body shape in severe cases.
When choosing a sofa, we can hold the sofa with our hands and shake it back and forth. We can also sit on the sofa and shake it to see if the structure of the sofa feels loose. We can also open the zipper under the sofa seat to check whether the sofa frame is made of solid hardwood and whether there are any planing marks, scars, rot, or insect bites.
The main frame of the sofa should use rivet structure, and other parts can be connected with wood screws. If you find that the internal frame is all nailed, it is best not to buy a sofa with such structure; otherwise, even if there is no looseness for the time being, the life of this type of sofa will not be long.
3. Ergonomic sofas improve comfort
Comfortable sofas all have one thing in common, that is, the dimensions of each part strictly follow the requirements of ergonomics. The application of ergonomics in home design is reflected in the study of the relationship between the scale, bones, and muscles of the human body, so that the designed furniture can reduce human fatigue to a minimum when supporting human movements, and thus provide the most comfortable and stable feeling.
Ergonomics has clear requirements for the seat height, width, depth, and angle of the sofa. For example, the width of the front of the seat of a single sofa should not be less than 48 cm; the width of a double sofa should be more than 95 cm; the width of a three-person sofa should be between 140 and 145 cm, and the depth of the seat should be between 48 and 55 cm. For example, the inclination of the backrest should be between 100 and 108 degrees.
In the process design of the sofa, if the ergonomic principles and the golden section line standard are followed, the pressure on the cervical and lumbar vertebrae of the human body can be greatly reduced, and the sofa can fit the natural curve of the body better, ensuring that it is comfortable whether sitting, lying, or lying, and effectively eliminating fatigue.
Many consumers are not aware of the impact of these dimensions on comfort when purchasing sofas, so even if the merchant does not strictly follow this standard, they do not notice it. However, with the above 3 shopping tips, you can also try to choose a comfortable sofa for yourself!
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