Transforming beds for small apartments

Transforming beds are becoming increasingly popular. Such furniture can significantly save the space of a small-sized apartment without compromising the functionality of the room and not use additional pieces of furniture.

The transforming bed requires the most careful attitude towards oneself, mainly because of the regularly working lifting mechanism, which can break down due to its poor quality or because it was treated inaccurately. Therefore, it is important to consider all these points before acquiring such an unusual piece of furniture. The main advantage of such furniture is that it can be used everywhere: in the large bedroom, a classic wardrobe-bed can be decorated with a print or a mirror panel; it will fit neatly into the room, providing maximum free space.

Beds, chests of drawers are especially in demand in small apartments and studios. There is a large selection of models for children's rooms, ranging from cots for the youngest with changing tables and comfortable drawers to bunk beds for schoolchildren. Small transformers in the form of poufs, chairs and benches are used in offices where it may be necessary to stay working overnight.

Manufacturers offer the following variations of transforming beds:

• Vertical construction - “adult” double wardrobe-bed-transformer, the headboard of which is fixed against the wall, and the main part is placed on its entire height. The horizontal bed is designed for use as a single bed, fastened to the wall by the side. The advantage of a model located horizontally is that the wall space remains unoccupied and you can put pictures or bookshelves on it, moreover, in the unfolded form, it does not look so cumbersome and takes up little space.

• Transforming bed with a vykatny berth - This is one of the simplest models: the spare berth is built into the other. With it, you can optimize the space, and the ability to organize a second bed will be available at any time.

• Lifting folding bed-transformer You can disguise under the guise of other furniture in the apartment, for example, by installing it in a closet or wall. The mechanism on the basis of pneumatics lifts it up and puts it in a special place. Most often it is an adult double seat, but there are similar models designed specifically for children. The mechanism itself is quite simple to use, and a school age child can handle it without difficulty.

• Chest of drawers bed popular in studios or one-bedroom apartments, ideal for single people who do not need to purchase extra bed. With the help of a soft mechanical drive, it comes out of a special box, which in the daytime looks just like an ordinary chest of drawers.There is also the most simple folding model of such a bed, when it is simply retracted into the box using a simple lifting mechanism.

• One of the most interesting and eye-catching models is ottoman bed. He is deservedly called the most modern folding bed in the world. When folded, it looks like a soft padded stool, the dimensions of which are very compact. But if you lift the lid, inside is the most common metal construction on the legs with a comfortable mattress that extends vertically. The model is easily transformed back: it is enough just to fold it like a regular cot and put it inside the pouf.

• Banquet bed differs from the pouf-transformer even smaller, as well as the ability to organize two or three seats in any conditions in case of their shortage. If these three places are put together, they can be used as a convenient folding bed. Another difference from a pouf of a similar design is that in the first case the folding bed is retracted directly into the pouf, and in the case of a bed-stool, it is completely transformed.

• Chair bed is a modern modification of the folding chair, familiar to the Russian consumer. The folding mechanism helps to push the bed on the metal frame forward. There are also very comfortable and pleasant to the touch views of such a chair with a frameless design: a soft mattress just wraps up or down, and the whole composition looks like a small soft chair without legs.

• Bed with a convertible headboard provides an opportunity to establish a headboard in position more convenient for the person. You can raise this part of the bed so that it turns into a comfortable support for your back: in such a position it is very good to read books or watch TV, resting at home with variety and maximum comfort.

• Bed-bench It is made of wood or metal, but the best option is a wooden bench, which is a simple retractable structure that can be folded both forward and on the principle of a sofa-book. The option is well suited for giving. The main thing is that a good orthopedic mattress is always at hand: it will help to organize an extra bed as best you can.

• For the student one of the best options will be a transforming bed for children.in which two objects change places day and night: in the daytime the bed goes up, and the table moves down. There is enough space under the table to put small objects or toys there. The advantage of this design is that the child’s room will always maintain order and there will be enough free space for games.

• Two-story transforming bed will be an excellent option for two children in the family. This is a complex solution of designers, which includes not only the sleeping places themselves. It is easy to imagine such a bed with bedside tables and shelves, which, thanks to a carefully thought-out composition, harmoniously fit into the overall picture.

The distance between the lower and upper tiers may be small, so if the beds are assembled, they will occupy the minimum amount of space. Also, two-story children's beds can be folding. A pendulum crib for small children is the best way to rock a child without additional psychological costs.It is equipped with a mechanism in the form of a pendulum, which sets the bed in motion. The "smart" bed swings, spinning, and the child falls asleep much faster.

First of all, when choosing, you should always pay attention to the quality of the materials from which the transforming bed is made. If it is wrong to calculate the load, then, coupled with the "budget" types of materials, any model of this type can fail very quickly. In this case, you should not give preference to the usual Chipboard. It is better to opt for more durable models of MDF, and if you can, then purchase a product made of natural wood. Two thirds of the total load of such beds falls on its legs, so their optimum shape is the letter “G” or in the form of a wide board that is capable of bearing the support.

Many people want to immediately buy a transforming bed with a mattress in the configuration. Since the structures themselves are distinguished by a certain specificity and great variety, it is not possible to complete each of them with a mattress: the bed moves daily, changing its location, and the mattress can simply fall, even if it is fixed by something.

It is not recommended to take for the transformers fashionable now "environmental mattresses": they are filled with coconut shavings, which, because of their gravity, will create an unnecessary additional load on the bed mechanism. If manufacturers make their beds with mattresses, then, as a rule, they are only made of latex: they are orthopedic, they are not deformed (which is very important if the bed is constantly moving) and, most importantly, light, which does not aggravate the mechanism.

Frameworks for transforming beds are made of solid wood, often in combination with a durable metal alloy. There are lighter beds on the metal frame, which facilitates their transformation both manually and using any lifting mechanism. Of course, the frame of the combined construction is both stronger and looks more aesthetic, but it requires more advanced mechanics of raising and lowering the bed, which is able to withstand the weight of wood and metal.

Wardrobe-bed transformer white, beige or ivory,despite its large size it will look very gentle and create a feeling of airiness and lightness of the space for rest, despite the massiveness of such a design. These colors are especially good when it comes to a separate bedroom.

A one-and-a-half transforming bed in the color of wenge and dark blue will look good in the interior of a studio or living room combined with a bedroom. When folded, it will not differ from another piece of furniture (cabinet or chest of drawers), and the thick and rich colors of this range will give the space an indescribable feeling of home comfort. Wenge of various shades is also preferred if it is planned to install a transformer of any design in a country house or in the country.

Of course, the built-in transforming bed should not always be perceived as the only choice in those conditions when the living space is small in size. In the living room, this solution can be a great extra bed.

For example, there is a species that masks well, being combined with a sofa. This is a vertical folding design, made in the same color and style with the central part of the sofa, which can be placed in a special niche next to the cupboard. When folded, the ensemble looks natural and cozy.

If there is a desire and opportunity, then the bed-transformer can be arranged in such a way that when folded it will completely merge with the surrounding situation and will be completely invisible. Designers use wallpapers, prints of various colors and qualities, which merge with the main part of the furniture that is present in the living room.

Transformer 3 in 1 (wardrobe-sofa bed) - comfortable and functional classic version. When it is folded, it looks like a cupboard with a sofa in the middle, and when unfolded it is a large double bed, the legs of which, when folded, turn into a hinged shelf. For a small living room, there is nothing better than a horizontal sofa bed built into a plasterboard niche. This extra bed can also be perfectly disguised, using the upper part of the niche as a shelf for souvenirs.

One of the most popular options for the bedroom is a wardrobe-bed-transformer. It is perfect for those who wish to sleep on a very large bed and at the same time keep space in the room. Closet and clothes are placed in the closet, and due to the fact that during the daytime the bed reclines, the bedroom will always look neat and harmonious.

The most popular manufacturers in the market are:

• Leaders in terms of production of up-and-down transforming beds are two well-known companies from Italy - Colombo 907 and Clei. They produce durable and safe transforming mechanisms. One of the most popular models of Italian designers is a modular bed-transformer: a sofa-table-wardrobe-bed.
• American firm Resource Furniture developed the concept of a spatial solution, which has become a kind and very convenient know-how: one thing that occupies minimal space in a room can serve as a bed with shelves, as well as a working, dining and even coffee table.

• German company Belitec is an innovator and designer of models with a transformable base with electric drive and massage. This mechanism is unique in that it can be activated by simply pressing a button. Of course, the price of a product with such a control system will be much higher, but it can justify itself many times.
• Of the German manufacturers is worth noting the company Geuther, which made additional innovations in children's transformers, having improved them with the help of a spacious crate for things and additional space for sleeping.

• Decadrages - A French company that owns the original idea of ​​how to equip a non-standard sleeping place for a student. The bed is equipped with a special lifting mechanism, which raises it to the ceiling during the day, and during sleep it can be lowered down to any desired height.
• Transforming sofas are also regularly subjected to improvements of various kinds. Firm Heyteam created a model called "Multiplo", which is a modular system consisting of different blocks and can perfectly fit into any interior solution.This company creates multi-module models of transformers 3 in 1, 6 in 1, 7 in 1 and even 8 in 1.

• Italian manufacturers Calligaris and Colombo at the present stage, they make not only the well-known wardrobes of the classic vertical sample, but also boast novelties in the form of wardrobe beds with a rotation mechanism.
• Of the Russian manufacturers can note two companies that deserve attention: this "Meter" and "Narnia". They produce transformers with sturdy steel frames and good quality mechanisms. Products are cheaper than foreign colleagues, and these companies are located in Lyubertsy and Kaliningrad.

The first place for reviews is occupied by a transforming bed with an additional roll-out berth. Buyers appreciate it for the possibility of accommodation in a small apartment and reasonable cost. This bed hides inside a great backup option in case of arrival of guests. The wardrobe-bed-transformer is a classic option, already loved by many buyers, in case they want to combine the idea of ​​a large bed and save the surrounding space. The opportunity to masterfully “pack up” a large berth is appreciated so that it cannot be seen during the day. It also notes the softness and quietness of the hydraulic lifting mechanism, as well as its long service life.

Pouf bed Customers call it a “surprise box” and willingly buy it as a gift for relatives and friends, because such an original piece of furniture is not only aesthetic beauty, but also useful: a folding bed inside can be useful at any time. Children's two-story transforming beds of various modifications literally “save” the situation of parents who have two children. This allows not only to organize comfortable sleeping places for both, but also to save space in the nursery.

The technology is as follows:

• In order to assemble a transforming cot with a pendulum with your own hands, you will need small screwdriver, "plugs" and screws.
• initially fencing is established, which should be fixed. The head of the bed, the side part and the bottom are connected with screws using a screwdriver. Then the bed itself is installed: it is fixed on all 4 sides,and only after that the movable fence is mounted. It is installed in special grooves, which are located on the sides of the crib. The final fixation of the movable fence is made with screws.
• The pendulum is assembled as follows: four guides are mounted between its bottom and top. Between the two guides located on top, set the bottom. Set the bottom of the pendulum. All fasteners also need to be fixed with screws.
• The box is assembled on the same principle as the pendulum. It must be placed inside the pendulum itself, and the bed put on top. To install the bed at the top of the pendulum, two moving parts are mounted, to which the legs of the bed are attached. Screws are additionally fixed with plugs.

How to make a transforming bed with your own hands, see below.