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What qualities should carpet meet in homes with children and pets?
Cosiness and comfort are the most important requirements for our dignified living. We should never selfishly think only of ourselves and our priorities. If you are a large family or have a pet, the concept of your interior style should suit everyone. Don't forget the most vulnerable groups - these are children, other immunocompromised members and pets. How to improve their movement, play or just a short relaxation? We've hidden a few clues in choosing the right carpet. Children and animals - do you need to give up carpets immediately? Wrong, but more and more households are putting it into practice anyway. They believe the rumours that with small children, dog and cat paws, the durability and resilience of the carpet is significantly compromised. It's true that under such circumstances, carpets are more susceptible to dirt, stains and hair, but our homes need this wonderful home furnishing textile. Not a step without carpets By this we have implied that no matter how many of you there are in one home, carpets should be functionally spaced from the entryway to the last room. No restrictions, because it's the carpets that absorb dust, help to keep you warm and comfortable, act as soundproofing and, what's more, make the space between the four walls cosy. For children and pets, we recommend choosing handmade, easy-care carpets. The models from the Lorena Canals collection meet these requirements and enrich them with additional functional features. They are characterised by the fact that they draw exclusively on natural sources - they are made up of 100% cotton and only natural dyes are used to decorate them. Contact with skin (and fur in animals), face or mouth mitigates the risk of irritation. This is very crucial - children love to walk on their knees, animals carry everything in their mouths and they get to know new things by touching and licking first. Caution, it is not right to exclude carpets from the home just because of the specific hair slippage from animals. Although fur has a negative effect on our health, you can also pay for it in other ways - by choosing a carpet made of very fine and also so-called dead fibres. Over time, these fall out and swirl around in the environment. They irritate the mucous membranes of children and allergy sufferers alike. The designers react to the specificity of the hair and the different instincts as follows They prefer low-pile carpets. This does not trap hair and other dirt as intensely, but these are then easier to wash off and suck into vacuum cleaners. Such carpets further carry the qualities of eco-friendly machine washable carpets. The long, dense pile traps them in and is a haven for viruses and bacteria. Even with the highest functional qualities, we cannot prevent the inhalation of agitated dirt from carpets - that's why safety and health measures in the production processes are becoming increasingly stringent. This results in anti-allergenic carpets for newborn, baby and even animal care. In practice, simple models without heavy decoration (distracting or very amusing for the pet), in darker shades and with straight edges - without fringes and other ornaments - have proved their worth in such homes. Not only other instincts, but also body structure, gait and loads for the rugA great help when choosing a rug is sorting them by cut and loop arrangement. Designers highlight the qualities of frissé cutting. It is a curly effect and a very durable action. As a long term "hiding place" for dirt we don't recommend it, but for minimizing marks it is perfect. Loads of "walking on all fours" are not handled very well by pure loop design carpets. If they are the same size and width loops, they can easily cause snags (feet, paws), disfigure the carpet, but especially the risk of falling. The recommended model is a combination of cut hair and durable loops. They also have great shape memory. The use of such carpets is gradually becoming standard!
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The ideal proportions of the sofa: how to choose the best solution?
What should be the ideal proportions of your sofa? It happens that someone buys a sofa just because it looks good. But usually the buyer wants the seat to be usable. The comfort of the seat, especially the depth and height of the seat, therefore plays a decisive role. Firm or soft upholstery? Today's modern sofas can be divided into two groups when considering the type of seating comfort. Which one you choose depends on your personal sense of comfort. Firm upholstery makes it easier to get up This classic type of upholstery comes from the era of feather upholstery. When you sit on a seat with this type of upholstery, you don't 'sink into it', so to speak. The upholstery fabric is taut, firm and almost crease-free on the surface. This is what creates a perfectly smooth, even appearance.Due to the higher tension of the fabric, the cover is subjected to extreme wear and tear. When buying firmly upholstered seats, therefore, you should be particularly careful to ensure that the upholstery material is sufficiently abrasion-resistant.Firmly upholstered seats make it easier to get up and are therefore particularly suitable for older people or people with spinal problems. But many other people also find the slightly firmer seating comfort particularly pleasant. Soft upholstery for a particularly relaxed sitting experience This type of upholstery has found more and more fans in recent years. Many people today appreciate seats that are easy to sink into when you sit down. The soft upholstery material, often foam flakes or down, elastically conforms to the body and thus provides support for the muscles - ideal for very relaxed sitting and lying.To ensure the necessary surface flexibility, the cover is not stretched but loosely laid over the surface. Waves, creases and depressions are therefore common in soft seat upholstery.To ensure that getting up is not too difficult, even with soft upholstery, the edges of the front seats are often given a slightly firmer support. Which upholstery material is better: Spring core or foam padding? In the past, spring-core upholstery was considered to be of very high quality. Today's foam fillings are so sophisticated that they can be considered at least equivalent. In other words: both types of padding can be very comfortable and of high quality. At the same time, however, they can leave the customer with unfulfilled expectations. It all depends on the specific design.You should refrain from seats that show obvious defects when tested, such as individual springs being visible.For foam padding, you should enquire about the quality of the foam used. Are there noticeable differences in the firmness of the foam filling inside the seat cushion or backrest? This may be deliberate and serves to improve seating comfort if, for example, the back of the seat cushion is softer than the front.However, the differences may also be due to unwanted variations in foam density. Therefore, you should ask and have the dealer explain the structure of the upholstery. Anatomical profile of the seat cushion In addition to the upholstery, it is above all the anatomically correct seat profile that determines the comfort of the sofa. In the following list you will find out which aspects are particularly important. Seat height For classic upholstered furniture, the seat height varies between 43 and 45 cm. However, it depends on the depth of the seat of the upholstered furniture. As a general rule, the lower the sofa, the greater the seat depth. The seat depth of the sofa For classic upholstered furniture, the seating depth is between 52 and 55 cm. However, it depends on the height of the seat cushion: the greater the depth of the seat cushion, the lower the sofa. Seat width In order to allow for the necessary changes in posture when sitting, the seat width for the sitter should not be less than 55 cm. Ideally, the seat cushion is 60 cm wide. The overall width of the seat is the sum of the width of the seat and the width of the armrests. Back height The higher the back, the more relaxation it offers to our back and neck muscles. The most comfortable seats are therefore so-called high-back seats, where the backrest extends beyond the sitter's head. However, they are not very suitable for 'lounging'. High-back seats have a relatively steep seat angle. Low-back sofas can also have a slightly wider seat angle. The back of the seat is usually between 39 cm and 45 cm high. A lower back is better for lying down, a higher one for sitting. Seat angle The angle between the seat and the back of the seat should be between 108 and 115 degrees. Again, how you want to use your seat is key. With a sofa bed, the angle is less steep, i.e. the backrest is more inclined than with a so-called "sofa seat". Translated with www.DeepL.com/Translator (free version) Sit or relax? Choose the right seat cushion depth for your sofa!The above information and dimensions give you a useful guide when buying a seat. However, today there are also many sofas with significantly greater seat depths. The reason for this is that many people do not want to sit on a sofa the way they would on, for example, an armchair or chair. That is, in a classic sitting position, where both feet touch the floor and the upper body makes a slightly obtuse angle with the thighs.Many people prefer to put their feet up on the couch, lean sideways or pull their legs close to their body. Everyone has their favourite relaxation position. Modern sofas are therefore often offered with an extra deep seat and/or in a corner shape. Such sofas offer better opportunities for relaxation, lounging or napping than a classic sofa. Conclusion Choosing the right sofa depends on how you want to use it. Seats with adjustment features offer a possible compromise. They meet most requirements. You can normally sit or relax on them.
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How to choose the best carpet
Buying a carpet is not a simple matter. We'll advise you on how you can also choose the best carpet just for you.
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Advantages and the limitations of corner sofas
The trend of recent seasons in home design is to make the most of every available space, not to fill the space with furniture, fabric or decorations.
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Colour match the floor with furniture and accessories
Modern living is meant to be harmonious, to make spaces as comfortable as possible we work with materials and colours that work well together. We can brighten up the interior in a maximum of "three degrees", we avoid shades of one and also don't want to get bored with neutrals alone. So how about colour harmony and continuity between the floor and the main pieces of furniture?
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What qualities should carpet meet in homes with children and pets?
Cosiness and comfort are the most important requirements for our dignified living. We should never selfishly think only of ourselves and our priorities. If you are a large family or have a pet, the concept of your interior style should suit everyone. Don't forget the most vulnerable groups - these are children, other immunocompromised members and pets. How to improve their movement, play or just a short relaxation? We've hidden a few clues in choosing the right carpet. Children and animals - do you need to give up carpets immediately? Wrong, but more and more households are putting it into practice anyway. They believe the rumours that with small children, dog and cat paws, the durability and resilience of the carpet is significantly compromised. It's true that under such circumstances, carpets are more susceptible to dirt, stains and hair, but our homes need this wonderful home furnishing textile. Not a step without carpets By this we have implied that no matter how many of you there are in one home, carpets should be functionally spaced from the entryway to the last room. No restrictions, because it's the carpets that absorb dust, help to keep you warm and comfortable, act as soundproofing and, what's more, make the space between the four walls cosy. For children and pets, we recommend choosing handmade, easy-care carpets. The models from the Lorena Canals collection meet these requirements and enrich them with additional functional features. They are characterised by the fact that they draw exclusively on natural sources - they are made up of 100% cotton and only natural dyes are used to decorate them. Contact with skin (and fur in animals), face or mouth mitigates the risk of irritation. This is very crucial - children love to walk on their knees, animals carry everything in their mouths and they get to know new things by touching and licking first. Caution, it is not right to exclude carpets from the home just because of the specific hair slippage from animals. Although fur has a negative effect on our health, you can also pay for it in other ways - by choosing a carpet made of very fine and also so-called dead fibres. Over time, these fall out and swirl around in the environment. They irritate the mucous membranes of children and allergy sufferers alike. The designers react to the specificity of the hair and the different instincts as follows They prefer low-pile carpets. This does not trap hair and other dirt as intensely, but these are then easier to wash off and suck into vacuum cleaners. Such carpets further carry the qualities of eco-friendly machine washable carpets. The long, dense pile traps them in and is a haven for viruses and bacteria. Even with the highest functional qualities, we cannot prevent the inhalation of agitated dirt from carpets - that's why safety and health measures in the production processes are becoming increasingly stringent. This results in anti-allergenic carpets for newborn, baby and even animal care. In practice, simple models without heavy decoration (distracting or very amusing for the pet), in darker shades and with straight edges - without fringes and other ornaments - have proved their worth in such homes. Not only other instincts, but also body structure, gait and loads for the rugA great help when choosing a rug is sorting them by cut and loop arrangement. Designers highlight the qualities of frissé cutting. It is a curly effect and a very durable action. As a long term "hiding place" for dirt we don't recommend it, but for minimizing marks it is perfect. Loads of "walking on all fours" are not handled very well by pure loop design carpets. If they are the same size and width loops, they can easily cause snags (feet, paws), disfigure the carpet, but especially the risk of falling. The recommended model is a combination of cut hair and durable loops. They also have great shape memory. The use of such carpets is gradually becoming standard!
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How to choose the best carpet
Buying a carpet is not a simple matter. We'll advise you on how you can also choose the best carpet just for you.
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- Sofas
The ideal proportions of the sofa: how to choose the best solution?
What should be the ideal proportions of your sofa? It happens that someone buys a sofa just because it looks good. But usually the buyer wants the seat to be usable. The comfort of the seat, especially the depth and height of the seat, therefore plays a decisive role. Firm or soft upholstery? Today's modern sofas can be divided into two groups when considering the type of seating comfort. Which one you choose depends on your personal sense of comfort. Firm upholstery makes it easier to get up This classic type of upholstery comes from the era of feather upholstery. When you sit on a seat with this type of upholstery, you don't 'sink into it', so to speak. The upholstery fabric is taut, firm and almost crease-free on the surface. This is what creates a perfectly smooth, even appearance.Due to the higher tension of the fabric, the cover is subjected to extreme wear and tear. When buying firmly upholstered seats, therefore, you should be particularly careful to ensure that the upholstery material is sufficiently abrasion-resistant.Firmly upholstered seats make it easier to get up and are therefore particularly suitable for older people or people with spinal problems. But many other people also find the slightly firmer seating comfort particularly pleasant. Soft upholstery for a particularly relaxed sitting experience This type of upholstery has found more and more fans in recent years. Many people today appreciate seats that are easy to sink into when you sit down. The soft upholstery material, often foam flakes or down, elastically conforms to the body and thus provides support for the muscles - ideal for very relaxed sitting and lying.To ensure the necessary surface flexibility, the cover is not stretched but loosely laid over the surface. Waves, creases and depressions are therefore common in soft seat upholstery.To ensure that getting up is not too difficult, even with soft upholstery, the edges of the front seats are often given a slightly firmer support. Which upholstery material is better: Spring core or foam padding? In the past, spring-core upholstery was considered to be of very high quality. Today's foam fillings are so sophisticated that they can be considered at least equivalent. In other words: both types of padding can be very comfortable and of high quality. At the same time, however, they can leave the customer with unfulfilled expectations. It all depends on the specific design.You should refrain from seats that show obvious defects when tested, such as individual springs being visible.For foam padding, you should enquire about the quality of the foam used. Are there noticeable differences in the firmness of the foam filling inside the seat cushion or backrest? This may be deliberate and serves to improve seating comfort if, for example, the back of the seat cushion is softer than the front.However, the differences may also be due to unwanted variations in foam density. Therefore, you should ask and have the dealer explain the structure of the upholstery. Anatomical profile of the seat cushion In addition to the upholstery, it is above all the anatomically correct seat profile that determines the comfort of the sofa. In the following list you will find out which aspects are particularly important. Seat height For classic upholstered furniture, the seat height varies between 43 and 45 cm. However, it depends on the depth of the seat of the upholstered furniture. As a general rule, the lower the sofa, the greater the seat depth. The seat depth of the sofa For classic upholstered furniture, the seating depth is between 52 and 55 cm. However, it depends on the height of the seat cushion: the greater the depth of the seat cushion, the lower the sofa. Seat width In order to allow for the necessary changes in posture when sitting, the seat width for the sitter should not be less than 55 cm. Ideally, the seat cushion is 60 cm wide. The overall width of the seat is the sum of the width of the seat and the width of the armrests. Back height The higher the back, the more relaxation it offers to our back and neck muscles. The most comfortable seats are therefore so-called high-back seats, where the backrest extends beyond the sitter's head. However, they are not very suitable for 'lounging'. High-back seats have a relatively steep seat angle. Low-back sofas can also have a slightly wider seat angle. The back of the seat is usually between 39 cm and 45 cm high. A lower back is better for lying down, a higher one for sitting. Seat angle The angle between the seat and the back of the seat should be between 108 and 115 degrees. Again, how you want to use your seat is key. With a sofa bed, the angle is less steep, i.e. the backrest is more inclined than with a so-called "sofa seat". Translated with www.DeepL.com/Translator (free version) Sit or relax? Choose the right seat cushion depth for your sofa!The above information and dimensions give you a useful guide when buying a seat. However, today there are also many sofas with significantly greater seat depths. The reason for this is that many people do not want to sit on a sofa the way they would on, for example, an armchair or chair. That is, in a classic sitting position, where both feet touch the floor and the upper body makes a slightly obtuse angle with the thighs.Many people prefer to put their feet up on the couch, lean sideways or pull their legs close to their body. Everyone has their favourite relaxation position. Modern sofas are therefore often offered with an extra deep seat and/or in a corner shape. Such sofas offer better opportunities for relaxation, lounging or napping than a classic sofa. Conclusion Choosing the right sofa depends on how you want to use it. Seats with adjustment features offer a possible compromise. They meet most requirements. You can normally sit or relax on them.
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How to choose the best carpet
Buying a carpet is not a simple matter. We'll advise you on how you can also choose the best carpet just for you.
Read article
- How-to
- Materials
Colour match the floor with furniture and accessories
Modern living is meant to be harmonious, to make spaces as comfortable as possible we work with materials and colours that work well together. We can brighten up the interior in a maximum of "three degrees", we avoid shades of one and also don't want to get bored with neutrals alone. So how about colour harmony and continuity between the floor and the main pieces of furniture?
Read article
- Carpets
- Materials
What qualities should carpet meet in homes with children and pets?
Cosiness and comfort are the most important requirements for our dignified living. We should never selfishly think only of ourselves and our priorities. If you are a large family or have a pet, the concept of your interior style should suit everyone. Don't forget the most vulnerable groups - these are children, other immunocompromised members and pets. How to improve their movement, play or just a short relaxation? We've hidden a few clues in choosing the right carpet. Children and animals - do you need to give up carpets immediately? Wrong, but more and more households are putting it into practice anyway. They believe the rumours that with small children, dog and cat paws, the durability and resilience of the carpet is significantly compromised. It's true that under such circumstances, carpets are more susceptible to dirt, stains and hair, but our homes need this wonderful home furnishing textile. Not a step without carpets By this we have implied that no matter how many of you there are in one home, carpets should be functionally spaced from the entryway to the last room. No restrictions, because it's the carpets that absorb dust, help to keep you warm and comfortable, act as soundproofing and, what's more, make the space between the four walls cosy. For children and pets, we recommend choosing handmade, easy-care carpets. The models from the Lorena Canals collection meet these requirements and enrich them with additional functional features. They are characterised by the fact that they draw exclusively on natural sources - they are made up of 100% cotton and only natural dyes are used to decorate them. Contact with skin (and fur in animals), face or mouth mitigates the risk of irritation. This is very crucial - children love to walk on their knees, animals carry everything in their mouths and they get to know new things by touching and licking first. Caution, it is not right to exclude carpets from the home just because of the specific hair slippage from animals. Although fur has a negative effect on our health, you can also pay for it in other ways - by choosing a carpet made of very fine and also so-called dead fibres. Over time, these fall out and swirl around in the environment. They irritate the mucous membranes of children and allergy sufferers alike. The designers react to the specificity of the hair and the different instincts as follows They prefer low-pile carpets. This does not trap hair and other dirt as intensely, but these are then easier to wash off and suck into vacuum cleaners. Such carpets further carry the qualities of eco-friendly machine washable carpets. The long, dense pile traps them in and is a haven for viruses and bacteria. Even with the highest functional qualities, we cannot prevent the inhalation of agitated dirt from carpets - that's why safety and health measures in the production processes are becoming increasingly stringent. This results in anti-allergenic carpets for newborn, baby and even animal care. In practice, simple models without heavy decoration (distracting or very amusing for the pet), in darker shades and with straight edges - without fringes and other ornaments - have proved their worth in such homes. Not only other instincts, but also body structure, gait and loads for the rugA great help when choosing a rug is sorting them by cut and loop arrangement. Designers highlight the qualities of frissé cutting. It is a curly effect and a very durable action. As a long term "hiding place" for dirt we don't recommend it, but for minimizing marks it is perfect. Loads of "walking on all fours" are not handled very well by pure loop design carpets. If they are the same size and width loops, they can easily cause snags (feet, paws), disfigure the carpet, but especially the risk of falling. The recommended model is a combination of cut hair and durable loops. They also have great shape memory. The use of such carpets is gradually becoming standard!
Read article
- How-to
- Materials
Colour match the floor with furniture and accessories
Modern living is meant to be harmonious, to make spaces as comfortable as possible we work with materials and colours that work well together. We can brighten up the interior in a maximum of "three degrees", we avoid shades of one and also don't want to get bored with neutrals alone. So how about colour harmony and continuity between the floor and the main pieces of furniture?
Read article
- How-to
- Sofas
The ideal proportions of the sofa: how to choose the best solution?
What should be the ideal proportions of your sofa? It happens that someone buys a sofa just because it looks good. But usually the buyer wants the seat to be usable. The comfort of the seat, especially the depth and height of the seat, therefore plays a decisive role. Firm or soft upholstery? Today's modern sofas can be divided into two groups when considering the type of seating comfort. Which one you choose depends on your personal sense of comfort. Firm upholstery makes it easier to get up This classic type of upholstery comes from the era of feather upholstery. When you sit on a seat with this type of upholstery, you don't 'sink into it', so to speak. The upholstery fabric is taut, firm and almost crease-free on the surface. This is what creates a perfectly smooth, even appearance.Due to the higher tension of the fabric, the cover is subjected to extreme wear and tear. When buying firmly upholstered seats, therefore, you should be particularly careful to ensure that the upholstery material is sufficiently abrasion-resistant.Firmly upholstered seats make it easier to get up and are therefore particularly suitable for older people or people with spinal problems. But many other people also find the slightly firmer seating comfort particularly pleasant. Soft upholstery for a particularly relaxed sitting experience This type of upholstery has found more and more fans in recent years. Many people today appreciate seats that are easy to sink into when you sit down. The soft upholstery material, often foam flakes or down, elastically conforms to the body and thus provides support for the muscles - ideal for very relaxed sitting and lying.To ensure the necessary surface flexibility, the cover is not stretched but loosely laid over the surface. Waves, creases and depressions are therefore common in soft seat upholstery.To ensure that getting up is not too difficult, even with soft upholstery, the edges of the front seats are often given a slightly firmer support. Which upholstery material is better: Spring core or foam padding? In the past, spring-core upholstery was considered to be of very high quality. Today's foam fillings are so sophisticated that they can be considered at least equivalent. In other words: both types of padding can be very comfortable and of high quality. At the same time, however, they can leave the customer with unfulfilled expectations. It all depends on the specific design.You should refrain from seats that show obvious defects when tested, such as individual springs being visible.For foam padding, you should enquire about the quality of the foam used. Are there noticeable differences in the firmness of the foam filling inside the seat cushion or backrest? This may be deliberate and serves to improve seating comfort if, for example, the back of the seat cushion is softer than the front.However, the differences may also be due to unwanted variations in foam density. Therefore, you should ask and have the dealer explain the structure of the upholstery. Anatomical profile of the seat cushion In addition to the upholstery, it is above all the anatomically correct seat profile that determines the comfort of the sofa. In the following list you will find out which aspects are particularly important. Seat height For classic upholstered furniture, the seat height varies between 43 and 45 cm. However, it depends on the depth of the seat of the upholstered furniture. As a general rule, the lower the sofa, the greater the seat depth. The seat depth of the sofa For classic upholstered furniture, the seating depth is between 52 and 55 cm. However, it depends on the height of the seat cushion: the greater the depth of the seat cushion, the lower the sofa. Seat width In order to allow for the necessary changes in posture when sitting, the seat width for the sitter should not be less than 55 cm. Ideally, the seat cushion is 60 cm wide. The overall width of the seat is the sum of the width of the seat and the width of the armrests. Back height The higher the back, the more relaxation it offers to our back and neck muscles. The most comfortable seats are therefore so-called high-back seats, where the backrest extends beyond the sitter's head. However, they are not very suitable for 'lounging'. High-back seats have a relatively steep seat angle. Low-back sofas can also have a slightly wider seat angle. The back of the seat is usually between 39 cm and 45 cm high. A lower back is better for lying down, a higher one for sitting. Seat angle The angle between the seat and the back of the seat should be between 108 and 115 degrees. Again, how you want to use your seat is key. With a sofa bed, the angle is less steep, i.e. the backrest is more inclined than with a so-called "sofa seat". Translated with www.DeepL.com/Translator (free version) Sit or relax? Choose the right seat cushion depth for your sofa!The above information and dimensions give you a useful guide when buying a seat. However, today there are also many sofas with significantly greater seat depths. The reason for this is that many people do not want to sit on a sofa the way they would on, for example, an armchair or chair. That is, in a classic sitting position, where both feet touch the floor and the upper body makes a slightly obtuse angle with the thighs.Many people prefer to put their feet up on the couch, lean sideways or pull their legs close to their body. Everyone has their favourite relaxation position. Modern sofas are therefore often offered with an extra deep seat and/or in a corner shape. Such sofas offer better opportunities for relaxation, lounging or napping than a classic sofa. Conclusion Choosing the right sofa depends on how you want to use it. Seats with adjustment features offer a possible compromise. They meet most requirements. You can normally sit or relax on them.
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- Space
Advantages and the limitations of corner sofas
The trend of recent seasons in home design is to make the most of every available space, not to fill the space with furniture, fabric or decorations.
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- Sofas
- Space
Advantages and the limitations of corner sofas
The trend of recent seasons in home design is to make the most of every available space, not to fill the space with furniture, fabric or decorations.
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