Built-in sofas, everything you need to design yours

Without fear of being wrong, I will tell you that built-in sofas are like a tailor-made suit for your home. You can choose the size that best suits your living room, select the perfect backrest height and, above all, no one makes better use of the space than them. 

Its minimalist and versatile design is a very interesting option, both for the exterior and interior of the home. If you are thinking of creating such a structure in your home, you cannot miss this complete guide to shape the sofa of your dreams. 

The best resource for small spaces

The great virtue, in addition to its aesthetics, is the adaptation to any space. Solving columns, pillars or any architectural element without problems. Therefore, if you live in a small apartment or the living room has a complicated plan, they are your best solution. 

It is also common to use them in the kitchen office, where the space is usually scarce or the space is very narrow. 

For obvious reasons, they are very expensive to remove. If you're designing them from scratch, keep these guidelines in mind for a comfortable sofa. 

• The minimum width of the seat must be 90 centimeters. When sitting, you should always be able to bend your legs at a ninety degree angle.
  
• The backrest is important to have a height of between 85 and 95 centimeters, in this way you can support the entire back.
  
• If you are going to place armrests, the best height is between 12 and 20 centimeters. 

What materials are used? 

As a general rule, this type of sofa is very economical, although when choosing the materials you have to take into account whether it will be outside or inside the house. 

For the structure, the most common is to opt for concrete, but you can also choose cement, plaster, plasterboard or MDF. 

For the sofa to be comfortable, the cushions must have the perfect hardness. The best option is goose or duck feathers, although their cost is very high. As simpler and cheaper alternatives you will find memory foam, springs and polyurethane foam (ideal for outdoor use due to its durability).

Choose the backrests from HR foam or hollow silicone fiber. Keep in mind that the ideal is to change the fillings every 6 years, so as not to lose comfort and avoid deformation of the seats. 

How to decorate built-in sofas? The power of textiles

Undoubtedly, the great advantage of this type of sofa is that the simplicity of its design makes it easier for textiles to gain relevance, in addition, you can renew them more frequently. 

Before combining cushions, plaids or blankets of different colors and textures, apply the 70-20-10 rule. According to which you should choose a color and texture (cotton is perfect for its high breathability) that occupies the majority of the composition. Here beiges, earth, grays or whites are the best decision. 

Then, another color that accounts for 20 percent and is more daring such as pink, green or vegetal prints or yellow.  Finally, a last tone or texture that is more striking or with a lot of presence, such as velvet. 

Of course, complete the set with a fluffy rug , a wooden coffee table that provides more warmth and some details such as a natural fiber pouf or some photographs in XL format. More inspiration?  LThe latest trend is marked by ethnic prints in very soft tones, here are some ideas that you can find in our shop. 

1. Kolonia Plaid 2. Alessa cushion in camel 3. Air Rose 4 Rug. Believer Photography 5. Teak 6 coffee table. Diamond cushion

Do you like this type of sofa? Just for the garden or do you dare to wear them in the living room?