In small apartments, to create a comfortable and spacious sleeping area, it is quite appropriate to use a Eurobook sofa instead of a bed. You can seat guests on it for a pleasant conversation or watch TV, play with the kids or read, have a good rest or sleep.
You can choose a Eurobook sofa for the interior of the room in both shape and size, and it is also quite multifunctional, which is very clearly visible in the photo.
What is a Eurobook sofa
The Eurobook sofa is a sofa equipped with a transformation mechanism of the same name and consisting of a frame and two main parts: a retractable seat and a rear backrest that folds forward. It can be with or without armrests, and also equipped with pillows. When assembled, it serves as a classic sofa, and if it is unfolded, you get a bed with sleeping space for two people.
This is a universal upholstered furniture, sofa bed, which is suitable for daily use. In terms of popularity, it shares first place with a regular book.
What to look for when assessing quality
The choice must be approached comprehensively. In particular, you will need to pay attention to the following design details:
- The type of filler - it determines how long the sleeping place will remain flat and comfortable for rest.
- Upholstery materials determine the difficulty of caring for the sofa, the ease of washing, cleaning and other cleanliness work.
- The materials of the frame and sliding mechanism determine the reliability of the structure as a whole, as well as under different operating modes.
Thus, it is not enough to simply familiarize yourself with the manufacturer’s brand and choose a more expensive model. You need to carefully study a number of main features, which will allow you to choose a sofa that meets all the customer’s expectations.
Types of Eurobook sofas and their features
There are many models of Eurobooks, which differ in shape, style, layout options and other parameters.
Straight, angular, U-shaped
The form is:
- Direct. Simple in shape, usually with cushions on the back. Due to its compactness, a straight sofa is often used for small spaces.
- Angular. Eurobook sofas of this type are suitable for the living room interior. But the model is also good for a sleeping place because it allows you to make it large and comfortable.
- U-shaped (see photo below). Furniture made in the shape of the letter P. It will look good in the interior of a large living room, quite spacious and roomy. When unfolded, you get an elongated 2-berth.
Doubles, triples
According to the number of seats, direct models are divided into double and triple. They can accommodate two or three people, respectively. Corner and U-shaped sofas can accommodate more people.
With one armrest, with two armrests, without armrests
According to the presence and number of armrests they are divided into:
- Sofas without armrests. Thanks to the absence of armrests, free space in the room is saved. This model looks good in rooms in a youthful, free style. These sofas can be without pillows, or with pillows - as a replacement for armrests. Cushions can be removed if necessary. The furniture is good for tall people.
- Sofas with armrests:
- with one armrest. This type is most optimal for small apartments. Suitable for rest and sleep for people of different heights;
- with two. The sofa is distinguished by its visual appeal. Can be with soft fabric or hard wooden armrests. When choosing such a Eurobook, you need to take into account the height of the person who will sleep on it.
Photo: Eurobook sofa without armrests
Two-section, three-section
Depending on the number of sections on sale there are:
- Two-section Eurobook. The classic and most common option. These models can easily be transformed into double beds and are suitable for daily sleep.
- Three-section Eurobook. When unfolded, due to the additional third section, they form a fairly long berth.
Spring, springless
1. Spring. They have a block of springs and have high orthopedic advantages. There can be two types:
- bonnel (dependent springs). The springs in the block are interconnected. The sofa is affordable, but does not last more than 10 years;
- independent. The springs are packed in separate cases. This creates comfortable conditions for sitting and sleeping. The service life of the unit is 15 years, but the price is quite high.
2. Springless. These sofas have soft filling. Under the upholstery there is soft material:
- foam rubber This option does not last long and is quickly destroyed;
- polyurethane foam. The material is highly dense, retains its shape for a long time and wears out slowly. More suitable for sitting than sleeping;
- latex. High-quality filler that ensures comfortable sleep, but expensive.
Eurobook sofa with orthopedic mattress
Under the upholstery there is not a spring block or foam rubber, but an orthopedic mattress, which is perfectly suitable for daily use. It provides good sleep and a state of alertness. The mattress is high quality and durable. The Eurobook orthopedic sofa is comfort and health.{banner_serefs}
With linen box
Eurobooks also come with a linen drawer. Under the seating part of this sofa there is a large compact drawer. You can store bed linen, towels, etc. In it, you can put decorative pillows there if necessary.
For adults, children
Manufacturers produce models for both adults and children. Adult sofas are used for the bedroom, living room, kitchen or for offices. The options can be very diverse. The children's version is suitable for a child over 5 years old, as well as for teenagers. It has a safe design and a simple transformation mechanism.
Children's sofas are usually equipped with orthopedic mattresses.
Cladding materials: how to choose the right sofa?
Choosing the sofa model that has the desired shape and parameters is only half the battle. Eurobook orthopedic sofas are the most popular model. However, it is a mistake to believe that you can choose the first model you come across.
After all, it is necessary to pay attention to what facing material was used in the production process. This is a very important detail that cannot be ignored. Since this directly affects the service life of the structure.
High-quality upholstery material must meet certain requirements.
Hypoallergenic - preference should be given to materials that predominantly contain natural fibers. It would also be a good option to purchase a model whose lining has been subjected to special treatment. For example, eco-leather is subjected to this treatment.
High strength and wear resistance - such models, of course, will cost an order of magnitude more. But in this case it is a necessary waste. After all, its service life depends on how durable and wear-resistant the material was used for the upholstery. If it becomes unusable, there will be a need to contact a specialist, and this will be an additional financial expense.
Ease of care for the material - it is better to give preference to those materials that do not require specific care.
There is one more parameter that you should pay attention to. And this is resistance to the negative effects of sunlight. Straight Eurobook sofas and any other model must have high resistance to sunlight. This is important if the sofa is planned to be installed in a room that receives direct sunlight. Under their influence, the material should not burn out.
Frame material and upholstery
Frame
Materials that are most often used in forming the frame:
- metal. The construction on a metal frame is considered higher quality and durable;
- wood is an environmentally friendly material, well suited for children's sofas;
- Chipboard or MDF. They are economical materials and are used in structures with an inexpensive price.
Upholstery
Durable fabrics are usually used for upholstery: velor, jacquard, tapestry. There are also sofas with leather upholstery: natural or artificial leather, eco-leather, or with anti-vandal fabric (for example: flock), which protects against animal claws, scratches, spilled liquids, etc.
Features of the folding system
The Eurobook folding system is one of the most thoughtful options for sofa beds for houses and apartments. However, when choosing, you need to understand that not every mechanism is of high quality. It is better to choose a mechanism based on metal components. In particular, all connecting and moving elements must be made of metal.
It is also better to give preference to models of mechanisms that have adjustable backrests in several positions. Typically, the angle changes when you press a lever, which allows you to move the backrest from one position to another. When folded, the backrest is also securely fixed, eliminating any backlash or movement.
The frame of the sofa also plays a significant role. In most modern models, the frame is made of chipboard or MDF. The preferred option is using MDF, since this panel material is more durable and has a dense structure that ensures the reliability of screw connections. The best option is a frame using natural wood beams. It is stronger and more reliable than analogues.
Advantages and disadvantages
Like other upholstered furniture, Eurobook sofas have their advantages and disadvantages.
Pros:
- When assembled, it does not take up much space.
- People of any size can comfortably relax and sleep on the sofa.
- A simple transformation mechanism that can be easily disassembled (unfolded) and “works like a clock.”
- Under the front part, which slides out, there is a spacious drawer for bed linen.
- The Eurobook has a wide seating area. It can be expanded using removable pillows. You can sleep on the sofa without folding it out.
- The sofa can withstand heavy loads.
- Reliability and long service life.
- Large selection of models. You can buy a sofa from economy class to premium, with a price to suit every taste and budget.
- Fairly reasonable price compared to other sofas.
Minuses:
- When using furniture, the legs may press through the floor or leave scratches.
- When the sofa is unfolded, sleeping at the junction of two segments can be uncomfortable.
- The service life of products made from low-quality materials may be much lower than that declared by the manufacturer.
Dimensions
When choosing a Eurobook sofa, as well as when choosing other furniture, you need to take into account a variety of parameters. The main ones include:
- dimensions: maximum width and depth of the sofa, as well as its height at the highest point;
- depth of the seat to the cushions / to the backrest (the seat can be narrow or wide);
- sleeping space dimensions;
- seat height from floor;
- height of armrests, if available.
The most popular sleeping space sizes for Eurobook sofas are: 140x190, 140x200 cm is the generally accepted standard, and a wider option is 160x200 cm.
Sofas can have a variety of parameters, so you can choose the most suitable option for your needs. Below we present average data by size.
Table: Standard sizes of Eurobook sofas
| # | Dimensions (cm) |
| Dimensions |
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| Sleeping area |
Sometimes the following sizes are found: 120x200, 125x185, 180x200. |
| Seat height | 40-50 |
| Seat depth (to cushions) | 55-65 |
If desired, the sofa can be made to individual sizes.
Step-by-step instructions for making a sofa book
To make a sofa book, you need skill in working with wood: you will have to drill and saw a lot and it must be done carefully. The design of the furniture itself is simple, so when assembling it you just need to follow the step-by-step instructions.
Frame elements
The design of a home sofa consists of a seat with a drawer for clothes and a backrest. This also includes armrests.
Cut the boards with a 25 mm hacksaw depending on the size of the box. Assemble the box by fastening the boards with self-tapping screws. The structure is strengthened by adding 2 cross beams.
The bottom of the box is covered with a fiberboard sheet of the required size and fixed with nails.
Assemble the seat frame and backrest. The dimensions of the elements are the same. For production, timber with a cross section of 40*60 mm is used. The frame is reinforced with 1 or 2 cross members. Foil holders are installed on the frame. The distance depends on the size of the future cargo.
Then the slats are inserted into the brackets. The same is done with the back.
The armrest drawing is transferred to a 2.5 mm thick fiberboard sheet. Cut out 2 left and 2 right armrests. The standard height of the armrest is 50 cm, the shape can be chosen as desired.
For the frame, parts are cut from wooden blocks with a cross section of 40*50 mm. Place one of the blanks on a flat surface, fix the frame parts around the perimeter. To strengthen the structure, the frame is supplemented with an armrest crossbar and vertical elements.
Closer to the edges, at a distance equal to the width of the clothes box, a 50*50 mm thick strip is attached. It will serve as a support under the seat. For future fasteners, 8 holes are drilled on the beams and 8*120 mm bolts are installed. Then cover the workpiece with a second sheet of fiberboard and secure it with screws or nails.
The second armrest is assembled in the same way.
last step: punch holes in each side of the clothes drawer. The armrests will be attached here.
Frame assembly
After all the frame elements have been assembled, begin assembling the sofa. Place the seat and backrest next to each other. After installation, a gap of 1 cm must be left between the parts to ensure free movement of the backrest. A designer mechanism is used on both sides of the berth. The device is secured in the backrest frame and the seat linen drawer as a more durable structure.
The bolts are screwed in strictly at the same level. The fasteners are not fully tightened. Check after initial commit. How freely the backrest moves and how well it is fixed. If everything is ok, tighten the screws.
Raise the sofa. The armrests are attached to the inside of the clothing box using vertical support rods. If this requires removing the last planks, do so. Check the operation of the folding mechanism again.
How to unfold a Eurobook
To unfold the product you need:
- Pull the seat, which has rolling casters, all the way forward.
- After this, lower the backrest into the free space in a horizontal position.
Photo: How a Eurobook sofa folds out.
This double sofa folds out just as easily, but in the reverse order: raise the backrest and push in the seat. Ready!
For convenient use, fabric loops or handles are usually attached. In corner-type models, only the long part of the seat needs to be folded out. The short (corner) remains unchanged.
Video: Eurobook mechanism in the sofa
Three-section Eurobooks (triple layout) unfold and fold in a similar way, while the additional section, which is hidden under the seat, unfolds automatically. Or in three folds: we perform two steps according to the instructions and additionally lower the third section (in this case it is the upper part of the seat) manually.
On a note
: Tick-tock (or pantograph) is an improved version of the Eurobook with a similar transformation mechanism. In everyday life it is often called a “walking Eurobook sofa”, “sofa with a walking mechanism” or simply “walking Eurobook”. The pantograph seat does not extend, but makes a movement similar to a step: it smoothly rises forward and, having completed a semicircle, falls to the floor. Thanks to this, the floor does not ripple and the carpet, if present, does not get knocked down.
Customer Reviews
Most buyers speak positively about Eurobook sofas. They note the quality, durability, easy-to-use draw-out mechanism and practicality of materials. In general, buyers consider this option optimal and are satisfied with their choice.
Here is one of the reviews:
“We have a Eurobook - there’s nothing to break or creak, there are 4 hinges, the whole mechanism. A 1-year-old child sleeps like a starfish, the width of the sofa is 1.40 and is very comfortable to sleep in (the price is especially pleasing). When choosing, you need to make sure that the drawers are wide and deep (we have seen narrow and small ones) and 3 retractable wheels for supporting the berth (we have seen 2). When folded, the width of the sleeping place without pillows is 90 cm. And without side bolsters it turned out to be not very convenient - the pillow “moves away”, but we can build a house from the removable ones.”
Negative reviews are usually associated with low-quality products purchased at a minimal price. Having chosen the most budget option for a sofa with a Eurobook mechanism, people are left dissatisfied not with the mechanism itself, but with the materials and quality of its assembly. Therefore, when buying inexpensively, be more careful and check it in advance.
Upholstery selection
The most commonly used upholstery materials are:
- velor, which is suitable for both a children's room and a living room;
- flock will also look good in a nursery and will set a certain mood with its bright color;
- genuine leather is a win-win option for the kitchen, as it does not absorb dirt and odors and is easy to clean;
- Suede has a luxurious look, but is completely impractical to use.
How much does a Eurobook sofa cost?
The price for such products can vary from 9,000 to 65,000 rubles or more. It depends on the filling material, frame and upholstery, as well as on the model, the presence of an orthopedic mattress and other additional components.
The Eurobook sofa model can be considered universal, high quality, and easy to use. It optimally combines price, comfort and reliability. The product will fit perfectly into any interior and room, and with a competent approach to the choice of design, it will last for many years.
Soft fillers
Any soft sheet material, be it foam rubber or polyurethane foam, or latex, can fill the seat. The price for this type of fillers will depend on their quality.
Foam rubber. This material is cheaper than others because it deteriorates quickly.
PPU. This material ensures sleeping on a hard surface. Because of this, it is better used for sitting. Also quite inexpensive.
Latex. It will be comfortable to sleep on both natural and artificial latex. However, the price will be appropriate.
