Sofa frame and upholstery
Most frames are made from natural and environmentally friendly wood. It does not weigh down the structure, unlike metal. The wooden base increases the service life of the sofa. And its legs will find their combination with other pieces of furniture: chairs and a table. For the production of economy class models, chipboard or laminated chipboard is used. They are not as strong as solid wood, but are also absolutely harmless to humans.
The metal frame is highly durable. It is used for the manufacture of complex sliding structures, but adds to the overall weight of the furniture. Engineers developed a special configuration, combining metal in sliding elements and wood in fixed parts of the structure.
Upholstery is what our attention is focused on when we first look at a sofa. The best upholstery materials are considered to be leather, quilted fabrics, jacquard and tapestry materials, pile flock, chenille, microfiber and velor...
- Models with leather trim in warm colors are back in fashion.
- Jacquard upholstery is appropriate for rooms designed in classical, Gothic, and Baroque styles.
- Sofas trimmed with chenille will fit well into the interior of a country house.
- Cozy sofas upholstered in tapestry will harmoniously complement the oriental interior.
- Flock material is a practical solution for a sofa in the living room.
- Velor upholstery in dark, deep shades will highlight the refined taste of the owner of a home office or library.
Some sofa models presented in 2021 furniture combine different types of finishes. This design solution allows you to increase the wear resistance of materials and give the products additional attractiveness. One of the most popular options is to combine quilted upholstery fabric with other materials.
Changing trends
Last year, the fashion for stylish upholstered furniture was very changeable, and the trends were chaotic and blurry. It is difficult to single out any specific trends - many styles were combined with each other. On the basis of restrained minimalism, one could observe very unusual additions in the fusion or art deco style.
Sofas of 2021 will also surprise you with their variety and complex design presentation. However, several key features can now be highlighted. First of all, upholstered furniture is represented by smooth lines. Finishing is performed exclusively using natural materials. Natural colors are on trend.
Regarding models, modular sofas are the prerogative. Usually these are always bulky and massive structures, which, due to well-thought-out mechanisms and complex modularity, can be spacious without taking up too much space.
Another important trend for 2021 is versatility in everything. With each new season, the requirements for furniture, especially such large ones, become higher and higher. It is not surprising that new sofa models not only serve as an ideal place to relax, but can also work as a daybed, storage for household items or even a hanger.
Features of choice
When choosing a sofa, consider various criteria:
- frequency and intensity of use;
- the size of the room in which the sofa will be installed;
- style design of the room;
- degree of humidity in the room.
Sofas with leather upholstery are always in fashion. They are universal for almost any interior. Leather can be easily cleaned from various contaminants and does not absorb foreign odors.
Colors popular this season: white, beige, gray, purple, lilac, red and black. For lovers of floral patterns, the designers have provided a floral print. The light design of the sofa in white or beige will visually increase the space.
Gray color has been fashionable over the past years; it is a kind of established classic. A red sofa will become a bright accent of the room in American style.
Models for a children's room offer practical upholstery and can be made in bright colors. While sofas for living rooms or bedrooms suggest more subdued tones.
The idea of using removable covers will appeal to those who like to periodically make changes to the decoration of the room. This solution will not only diversify the interior, but will also protect the upholstery from wear and tear.
Materials
The most popular frame material is wood. In fact, a natural, environmentally friendly, universally usable, aesthetically perfect option will always be popular. If wood is still an expensive material, then laminated chipboard and chipboard are a good budget alternative.
Some modern sofas have a frame made of metal. This type of construction is considered extremely durable and reliable. Among the disadvantages, it is worth noting the large weight of such sofas, as well as the fact that such furniture would only be appropriate in strictly targeted interior compositions.
To combine the practicality of metal and the lightness of chipboard or wood, manufacturers have come up with a special trick. The sliding parts use metal components, and the static sections are made of wood.
Stylistic directions
The popularity of a particular style is a rather relative concept. When creating an interesting design or deciding which sofas of the new generation will fit into ready-made apartments, the decisive factor will be the desire of the buyers themselves, performance characteristics, price, and not fashion trends.
However, for those who still want to completely update the decor in the house and do everything as required by the fashion trends of the new season, the designers have compiled a list of those styles that are most relevant:
- High tech;
- Eco-style;
- Baroque;
- Rococo;
- Provence.
According to the designers themselves, the key role in style is played not by colors, but by the upholstery itself. For example, the Scandinavian style is characterized by the use of blue microfiber. For baroque, rococo and rich classic styles, leather, tapestry and velor are ideal. Stylish sofas for the living room can be decorated with fur or velvet with complex embroidery, but for the kitchen or children's room this option is not appropriate.
Fashionable color palette
New sofas for 2021 are presented not only with an interesting combination of textures and a rich selection of upholstery, but also with a rich color palette. Soft pastel shades always look beautiful, sophisticated and stylish: terracotta, milk, beige, all shades of chocolate.
Sofas in the new season are also characterized by more radical bold colors:
- Fuchsia;
- Lemon yellow;
- Fiery;
- Marsala;
- Emerald (bottle);
- Salad;
- Violet;
- Aquamarine;
- Lilac and rich lilac;
- Original fluorescent;
- Black background with blue or purple tints.
When considering the fashionable palette, it is impossible not to remember the Pantone Institute, which annually creates a rating of the most sought-after and popular shades. The colors that experts offer have been key for many years not only in the fashion and beauty industry, but also in many other areas. For example, in the interiors of modern apartments.
So, sofas in 2021 will be characterized by the following color schemes:
- Rich “green emerald” Lush Meadow;
- Sky colors with haze Airy Blue and Riverside;
- A unique mixture of noble burgundy and flirty pink tone Dusty Cedar.
Don’t forget about floral prints, large abstractions, bold and unusual designs. Sofas in 2021 are characterized by designs of large sizes. They should look like separate spots of color, which will visually reduce the size of the furniture, and make the interior composition itself more complex and interesting.
