Wardrobe beds

It is difficult to find a person who would not dream of such a harmonious ensemble in the interior, as a comfortable bed and free space in the room. Not everyone is able to combine these two components, because the bed is a fairly large piece of furniture, it reduces the free space of the room and can even clutter the furniture. But modern technology does not stand still, and you can purchase such a design as a wardrobe bed. It is a folding furniture, which can have the appearance of a chiffonier and be transformed into a comfortable bed by using various lifting mechanisms.

Cabinets beds - real magic wands for owners of small-sized apartments. They can be installed in any living room and perform various functions:

• The main place for such furniture is the bedroom. The design, which is located in the closed wall, imitates the cabinet panels, takes up little space and can be decorated in a different design. It is convenient to have such a bed in a large family, where during the day you need space in all rooms.
• Children's room is often supplied with such models of beds. Often, such transformed models, when assembled, perform the function of a workplace for schoolchildren. But even if such structures are converted into a closet, another important function of them is to teach the child to order in the room.
• The office often becomes a place where, in addition to work, rest is also needed. Many people use a sofa or a bed in the closet for relaxation. Since this model is not used regularly, when assembled, it can be supplied with shelves and racks for storing office supplies.

• Those in whose house you can often see a lot of friends or relatives need to establish wardrobe sofa in the living room. For all its small size, it will serve as an excellent bedroom for guests and help them spend the night in comfort.
• Many creative people buy studio apartments with zonal distribution in the room. For such a room, it is important to have free space during the day and a comfortable place to sleep at night. The case bed will satisfy both needs, combining in itself zones of work and rest.
• Such a mobile design will perfectly fit even into the salon type rooms. For cosmetic procedures it is often necessary to lie down in a horizontal position. The sofa cabinet is an excellent choice for treatment rooms, because it creates all the conditions for work without violating the strict design concepts for such rooms.

Like any model, a folding wardrobe bed has its pros and cons when buying and using. Despite the fact that for many the transforming bed seems to be a very extravagant solution, in some characteristics, it significantly bypassed the traditional design:

• Primary is its contribution to saving space. Owners of apartments of a modest size can purchase a double bed instead of a half-sleeping item or a sofa with a heavy disassembly mechanism.
• This design is very easy to operate. Modern technologies equip the folding model with such mechanisms that make the transformation process very easy and fast. Even children can successfully put such a bed in the right position.
• Despite its ease of use, such a mechanism can withstand a fairly large weight load. He is not inferior in this ordinary bed.

• During the day, a retractable bed can perform a number of useful functions. It serves as a graceful sofa, table or shelves. It is better to use the last function if you disassemble a bed irregularly. Otherwise, constantly emptying the shelves and refilling them is quite inconvenient.
• Built in wardrobe the design is often complemented by special compartments for storing bed linen. In this case, the bed is really nothing inferior in practicality to the closet.

• Exterior panels can be decorated in any style. They are decorated with mirrors to visually increase the space, patterns and coating using natural material, perfectly combining with the interior of the room.
• With a closet bed is much easier to do the cleaning. There is no need to remove dirt from under the bed and use different brushes for hard-to-reach surfaces. It is enough just to raise the bed in an upright position.

Such a bed is not without flaws and has special specific features:

• The first nuance, striking the eye - the price of the finished product. The bulk of the models are expensive, and if you make a transformer to order, the cost can be even more expensive.
• It is possible to arrange the structure only at the bearing wall, which reliably maintains the weight of the bed. This significantly limits the ability to install the product in some areas.
• For some people, such furniture causes psychological discomfort. In the case of vertical fixation, a feeling is created that the bed can break down and suddenly fall, causing damage to health. This feature of perception is erroneous, because the finished structures are well fixed and repeatedly tested for strength.

Cons of the product can be easily neutralized, if we accept the fact that the transformers fully justify their price with excellent quality and practicality.

According to the method of embedding, wardrobe beds are of the following types:

• Rolling. This option is very convenient for those who are psychologically strained by the vertical position of the bed during the day. Such products take up very little space in the assembled state, because their size is reduced by 3 times.
• Folding. Such products rise to a vertical position with the help of a special mechanism and unfold, if you pull down the top edge. Beds are overall. They can be folded together with a mattress or be just a skeleton.

• Swing-out the models combine a high-grade wardrobe with shelves that do not need to be released during the transformation, and a bed. A feature of the disassembly of the structure is its preliminary rotation by 180 degrees so that the planes of the cabinet and the bed are swapped.
• Combined products are the most versatile and expensive.They combine the functions of not only the bed and the closet, but also the sofa or the table. The “3 in 1” model, which includes a sofa product, is very popular. When disassembling, the upper pillows are removed, and then the bed is lowered to the horizontal. This option is ideal for the living room.

Horizontal products are often used in children. They save more space in a disassembled state.

When classifying transforming beds do not forget about the dimensions:

• The first group includes single and half-sleeping items. They may be intended for children, teenagers or adults. In accordance with this feature, a certain bed size is made.
• The second group includes double models. They can not exceed the height of the cabinet because they are oriented to be on the same level with the wardrobe set in the room.

At the heart of the invisible bed lifting mechanism is a metal support and lifting devices that are opposite to each other.

The following types of mechanisms are distinguished:

• Spring. When raising this bed will have to make an effort. This option consists in the selection of springs corresponding to the weight of the structure. Usually it serves about 5 years and has a reasonable price.

• The gas mechanism is more reliable and long-term. Instead of springs, a shock absorber is used. Raises and falls such a design is almost silent. You do not need to make significant efforts to disassemble the bed. The only drawback will be the price of the product, which is significantly more expensive than the spring design.
• Non-wearable version - hinged mechanism. It is based on no additional parts that take on the load. Therefore, the transformation of such a bed requires great effort. This mechanism is installed quite rarely.

According to the method of reclining the bed, there are the following types:

• Mechanical. It involves the transformation of the product manually.Pulling your hands down the top of the cabinet, you can bring it to the horizontal position of the bed.
• Remote. This method is becoming increasingly popular. The design is converted using the control panel. Just pressing the button, you can select the function of the product and bring it to the desired position. This type of device is more expensive.

An important factor when choosing a bed-cabinet is its compatibility with the situation in the room, with the style of the interior and decor. First of all, attention is drawn to the variants of the facade that would be best combined with the room. Assembled the product must be in harmony with the bedroom set or furniture wall installed earlier:

• The front panel is often made out of wood. This coating is very easy to pick up under the rest of the furniture, down to the smallest nuances.
• Not less popular is the plastic coating in a glossy variation. It is realized according to ready-made or individually designed sketches, supplemented by drawings and original color solutions.Among the products of the company Ikea, you can find many models in a diverse palette of colors.

Designs with built-in table are very popular for children's rooms. Such models are equipped with a tabletop, which takes the desired position due to special mechanisms or support from below. Especially often such a design can be found in rooms decorated in a modern style.

Often this area is filled with paintings; small shelves for small items can be built at the head of the bed. Sometimes on the wall under the niche are created drawings and ornaments that complement the overall interior.

Holders of a warmed balcony have the opportunity to add it with a wardrobe bed. This very unusual solution will help to create a cozy atmosphere at your loggia. You will receive an extra bed, which unfolds along the longitudinal part of the balcony.

The design of the bed, "hidden" in the closet looks great in such areas of design as Minimalism, Hi-Tech.Wooden models are suitable for vintage direction, Provence or Country. You can embody the concept in a variety of design options, if you correctly select the texture and color of the product.

Since the function of the selected product will be very important, you should be guided by certain factors before you purchase a wardrobe-bed:

• Consider floor space when choosing a bed size. Disassembled, it should be placed in the room.
• The height of the walls also plays an important role. Since the cabinet in assembled form can be quite high, it is necessary to measure both the distance from the floor to the ceiling in the room and the parameters of the door opening.
• Decide what kind of function in the room will perform the wardrobe-bed - whether it will be used regularly or only in emergency cases, how important is the decor of the product and its facade.
• Important role played by the reputation of the manufacturer. Read in advance the reviews of various companies, relate all the pros and cons and only then choose whose products you should buy.

• In order to be completely confident in your purchase, make sure the quality of the product. To do this, request a certificate of quality. If there is one, then the products are really tested in many ways and made from benign materials.
• Despite the certificate, remember that good brands always provide customers with a guarantee. If it is not given, then it is worth considering whether the product justifies its characteristics.
• The financial question plays a significant roletherefore, having decided on the available amount, select products in the selected price range. Remember that quality products can be found not only among the most expensive models.

Guided by these rules, you can save your time, money and effort when buying a wardrobe bed.

Only experienced craftsmen can make a folding bed on their own. If you have experience in making furniture, then you can try to build a wardrobe-bed with your own hands. It is necessary to have available:

• Wooden blanks of poplar or pine to create designs;
• Roulette;
• File;
• Drill;
• Building level.

The bed transformer consists of the following compartments:

• Bed;
• Box;
• Lifting mechanism.

It is possible to create a box both with a back wall, and without it. It is important the presence of persistent shelves and baseboards. In order not to leave the space of the back wall absolutely empty, it is possible to supplement the design with horizontal shelves.

Before the manufacture of all compartments should stock up on drawings and diagrams and determine the size of the product you need. When the box and the box are prepared, the main stage follows - their connection with each other. It is carried out by installing a lifting mechanism. You can use ready-made mechanisms or conventional curtains with a solid axis and bearings. Remember that the self-made design is made correctly if the folding mechanism opens with little effort and reliably keeps upright.

If you intend to independently make a frame for a bed, then it is necessary to include plywood slats and a metal profile with various types of section. Such a frame is considered the most light and mobile.

Most of those who have already tried to use a transforming bed were satisfied with the purchase, because it solved the main problem - the lack of space in the room. However, during use, customers noted that the wardrobe bed is not very convenient to disassemble and assemble regularly, especially after a hard day’s work. In families with children, the bed is also often disassembled, which greatly loads the room.

Some users note that in the bedroom with a wardrobe-bed, upholstered furniture is needed for use during the day when the bed is assembled.

To facilitate the transformation process, many users prefer products with straps for fixing the mattress. They eliminate the need to remove the mattress every time and allow you to instantly recreate the finished bed.

Every time you think about buying a bed, think about the model that is built into the closet. This design will open up new spaces for your imagination in the interior design, make the room spacious,will give it extra features without zone separation and will delight you with its ease of use.

How to make a closet-bed with their own hands, see the following video.