What armchairs are worth buying

The chair bed is a comfortable and highly functional piece of furniture. It is ideal for small apartments, quickly transforming if necessary, an extra bed. However, for such furniture to please you as long as possible, it is important to think through all the nuances of the purchase in advance.

Frame

In stores you can see a huge number of furniture models from numerous manufacturers. From each other they differ not only in upholstery, but also in the material used for the frame. More budget options are made of chipboard, the surface is treated with an impregnation, laminated and sanded.

A more preferable option is a timber frame; it perfectly withstands daily transformations. Coniferous wood frames are more affordable.

Metal tubes can also be used as a base, they are lightweight, easy to use, but reliable. The material is coated with a special powder, it protects the metal from mechanical damage and corrosion.

Upholstery

Most often cotton is used for upholstery, it is a hypoallergenic material, it has many colors. Its only drawback is the relative fragility. Also for the upholstery of the chair-bed, flock, velor, jacquard, tapestry are additionally used. Some fabrics are impregnated with special water-repellent solutions, this increases the life of the product.

The most expensive upholstery options are artificial or genuine leather. Each of them has its advantages, they are durable and can be cleaned well, the most important thing is to remove stains as they appear and use special products for care.

Selection recommendations

It is not so simple to search for the necessary product, especially when there are a lot of models and the buyer does not know the basics of choice. To avoid mistakes when buying and to choose really high-quality furniture, be sure to pay attention to the surface of the chair-bed, it should not have any bumps. All seams should be clear and even, no wrinkles on a quality product are allowed.

Be sure to study the documents that are attached to the furniture, ask the seller to show a certificate for the product. Pay attention to the maximum load and how to care for furniture. Sit on a chair, sit on it for at least 5 minutes, you should not experience any discomfort. Fold out and fold the chair bed several times, so you can check the transformation mechanism.