Schöner Wohnen Collection presents new MAPI sofa

The Schöner Wohnen Collection presented its new sofa MAPI. The company presents the model as a design combining flowing silhouettes, softly rounded forms and generous seating surfaces. The emphasis lies on combining a visually bold stance with a comfortable seating experience.

MAPI is not limited to a single setup. According to the company, the model can be purchased as a classic two-seater sofa, assembled into a larger combination including a longchair, or completed with a matching stool. These three options allow the sofa to be adapted to living rooms of different sizes and different usage habits. The company stresses that the model can be individually shaped according to the structure of the home.

On the distribution side, there is also information: MAPI is currently being gradually placed in the company's dealerships. In other words, the product reaches sales areas in stages through retail partners rather than from a single point. Buyers interested in the model need to follow the sales points in their region.

Form and use are considered together when choosing upholstery

A sofa with rounded lines and a large seating surface also raises questions about fabric choice. Upholstery fabrics are denser constructions than curtain fabrics, and the intensity of use is decisive in the selection. Durable, tight weaves are preferred for frequently used seating areas, while more delicate surfaces may be considered for decorative parts. Pattern and texture are also evaluated together with the form of the furniture: large patterns look balanced on wide surfaces, while small patterns and plain colors look balanced on smaller pieces.

In the living room, the curtains next to the sofa are part of the same decision. When choosing curtains, the drape of the fabric, how much daylight it filters and the intended use of the space are considered together. When measuring, besides the width of the window, the allowance for the fabric gathered in pleats is also taken into account; for a full appearance, the curtain width is kept noticeably wider than the window width. Curtains hung from the ceiling or cornice line down to the floor make the ceiling appear higher. When layers such as backdrop curtains, sheers and blinds are used together, both privacy and light control can be achieved.

Schöner Wohnen Collection is a Germany-based company active in the curtain and upholstery fabric sector. The MAPI announcement shows that the company is adding a seating furniture model to its product range in this field. The company is not yet providing information on the product's dimensions, covering options and price; these points will become clear together with the placement in dealerships.

Source: Schöner Wohnen Collection, Instagram.

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