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At the end of the 19th century, the first transformable bed appeared, which was invented by the American doctor William Murphy. A transformable bed is designed to free up square meters during the day and provide comfortable places to sleep at night. Today, a bedroom with a transformable bed is often found in small apartments. The product can hide not only a sleeping place, but also other furniture items ─ a table, a cabinet, shelves, and folding doors can serve to zone the room.
Advantages and disadvantages of a transformable bed
A transformable bed is an extraordinary item. Having the appearance of an ordinary sleeping place, a single-tier or bunk bed turns into another type of furniture with one easy movement.
Before considering the option of purchasing a folding structure, you need to weigh the pros and cons.
Arguments in favor of buying a bed.
- An easy transformation system that even a child can handle. You just need to pull the handle in the desired direction.
- Saves up to 80% space when folded, depending on the type of structure.
- The properties of mattresses and the absence of seams make transformable furniture suitable for daily use.
Such models are good for living rooms if the apartment does not have a separate room for guests. - It will successfully “fit” into any interior due to a wide range of colors, materials, style and appearance.
- Combines the functions of a bed with all the capabilities of another type of furniture depending on the configuration (wardrobe, chest of drawers, sofa, etc.).
- Spacious drawer for storing bed linen or other bedding items.
- Safety.
This bed is a real salvation for small rooms and apartments.
This type of furniture has no significant disadvantages. They are characteristic only of poorly made models. Possible problems in this case could be rapid wear of the mechanism and all sorts of malfunctions, the appearance of defects in the upholstery, and creaking during folding.
To protect yourself, you should only purchase beds from trusted manufacturers.
Disadvantages of wardrobe beds in a modern living room
Despite all the advantages, the furniture also has a number of disadvantages that the wardrobe bed has. The following can be distinguished from them:
- Psychological discomfort. Many people think a lot about the fact that while they are sleeping, the mechanism may suddenly slam shut. And some are tormented by doubts that, on the contrary, it might fall folded onto a passing family member. Coming to the store, each seller will claim that his product is of high quality. It is better to give preference to trusted manufacturers.
- Daily heavy manipulations. When choosing such a sleeping place, keep in mind that it will need to be laid out every day before going to bed and assembled in the morning. And this is not entirely convenient when you are tired.
- High price. In order for the wardrobe-bed to be used for a long time and have a magnificent appearance for many years, you will have to fork out a tidy sum for such furniture. If you decide to order a bed according to an individual design, then no one will guarantee the complete safety of the product.
Wardrobe bed
A type of transformable bed that is becoming increasingly popular due to its unusual design. The lifting mechanism is based on automobile shock absorber lifts.
A bunk bed in the form of a wardrobe is an excellent option for a children's room, where every meter counts.
The big advantage of this type of furniture is the absence of seams, like a regular sofa bed, which qualitatively affects the orthopedic characteristics of the bed. A wide selection of models allows you to “fit” the bed-wardrobe into the overall furniture row of the room, making it a direct part of the set.
Exclusive model of a transformable bunk bed.
The bed itself is located in a closet 45 centimeters deep. Its bottom, when unfolded, turns into the front of a cabinet after folding.
Often, next to the cell under the bed there are additional sections for things and bed linen.
Classification of transformation mechanisms
Bed models are equipped with mechanisms, there are several types of them:
- Spring. At night the model becomes a bed, and during the day it turns into, for example, a desk. For the majority of consumers who do not have decent physical strength, the spring mechanism is useless. A young and strong father of the family will stretch his legs in the evening and in the morning, laying out his sleeping place. But elderly people or women are unlikely to enjoy such exercises.
- Retractable. The market is replete with offers, among which you can find complex and simpler devices. Ease of transformation does not guarantee long-term operation.
- Folding. Usually attached to the wall. A solution for a small apartment, but only if there is a reliable solid wall. Another disadvantage of such a furniture mechanism is that you can get injured when raising and lowering the bed. The design easily becomes part of a furniture set: a wall in the living room, an element of a bookcase in a child’s room or a library in the office.
- Gas lift. They are equipped with a larger number of modern models. The furniture is transformed softly, the sleeping place is fixed in any position. The process occurs silently and safely. The fly in the ointment is the price of beds with such a mechanism. In addition, you should always pay attention to what material the model is made of and make purchases only from reputable manufacturers.
Dresser bed
The “younger brother” of the previous type of transformer is a bed-chest. The folding mechanism here is similar, but turned horizontally: the berth is adjacent to the wall with its side part. Typically, transformable furniture of this type is intended for one-and-a-half and single-bed models.
The folded front of the chest of drawers imitates the presence of several drawers and shelves.
But there are often several actual storage spaces present. The surface of the chest of drawers can be used in the same way as the usual version of this furniture: souvenirs or room decor items are placed on it.
Criterias of choice
When choosing a transformable bed for a small apartment, you need to pay attention to the materials used, the size and design of the furniture. It is not recommended to make a purchase without taking these factors into account.
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Materials
A small sofa bed, models with a wardrobe, table, podium are made from the following materials:
- Chipboard. Such furniture is inexpensive, quite durable, but not always safe for health (sometimes the material contains toxic impurities).
- MDF. Such a transforming couch costs more than one made from chipboard, but it is more reliable, stronger, and has a longer service life.
- Tree. Solid wood products have a long service life, are safe for health, and beautiful. The best species: birch, cherry, oak. Periodically, the surface will have to be coated with water-repellent compounds. The most expensive option.
- Metal carcass. Such furniture is durable and difficult to damage. But not everyone will like the appearance and cold surface. This transformable ottoman is ideal for a high-tech room.
Tree
Chipboard Metal frame MDF
Small-sized sofa bed can be upholstered in different types of material. Velor, scotchgard, flock, leather are in demand:
- Furniture upholstery made of velor is suitable for a baby, because it is pleasant to the touch, soft, and delicate. This material is easy to care for and is quite wear-resistant. Does not accumulate static electricity and does not cause allergies.
- Furniture upholstered in Scotchgard is inexpensive. The material is strong, durable, resistant. It feels soft and pleasant to the touch.
- Flock is one of the most popular materials for furniture upholstery. It is durable, easy to care for, and looks quite beautiful.
- Leather upholstered sofa beds are expensive. But they are easy to care for, they look great and fit into almost any interior.
In order to choose a high-quality mattress for a transformable bed for a small room, you need to decide on its level of hardness. You should focus on individual characteristics. Hard and medium options are suitable for adults, soft ones for children under 15 years of age. You will also have to take into account the weight of the person who will sleep on the bed. High mattresses are suitable for overweight people, medium thickness - for those who are not overweight. You also need to pay attention to the fact that these products can be with or without springs. The second option is orthopedic, which is healthier, which means it is preferable to the classic model.
Velours
Leather
Scotchgard
Flock
High orthopedic mattress
With dependent spring block
Without spring block, medium hardness
Product dimensions
The size of the transformable bed should be selected based on the age and build of the users. Models come in single and double sizes, and there are also options for children.
- The width of the “Baby” sofa bed is from 60 to 90 cm, the length is from 120 cm.
- The width of a single bed is from 70 to 100 cm, the length is from 185 cm.
- The one-and-a-half model with a sofa is 120–160 cm wide and 190–200 cm long.
- A double bed is 160–200 cm wide and can reach 210 cm in length.
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Children's beds are designed for children up to 6 years old. Single beds are suitable for schoolchildren and teenagers, single and double beds are suitable for adults.
Overweight users should choose larger furniture.
Sofa bed “Baby”
Single transforming bed One-and-a-half transforming sofa Double transforming bed
Construction design
There are universal designs of transformable beds that can even be placed in the kitchen. For example, this is furniture in a classic style. It is distinguished by its strength, reliability, and regular geometric lines. Most often made of wood or its high-quality imitations. Painted in pastel colors.
If the room is decorated with a high-tech style interior, a transforming bed with a metal frame will suit it. The upholstery is preferably black and white. For a minimalist design, you should choose furniture of the same color, but even more functional, for example, with drawers for storing linen.
When decorating a child's room in a nautical style, you can purchase a transformable bed with forged elements, blue or white upholstery. Kitchen furnishings often fit perfectly into a country interior. They are usually made of metal or unpainted wood.
The furniture in the room should be combined with other interior elements: match the color of the walls, harmonize with the floor, ceiling, doors. Naturally, different furnishings should look organic next to each other.
The imagination of manufacturers of transformable children's beds sometimes has no boundaries. Bright models painted in orange, blue, turquoise colors with an admixture of white shades look unusual. Multifunctional furniture, complemented by shelves, drawers, and racks, looks interesting. Some models resemble cars, fairytale castles, spaceships, and can be oval or round in shape.
Classic style
High tech
Minimalism
Country
Bed-table
The ideal solution for an office or a teenager's room would be a bed-table. Typically, this type of transformer has relatively small dimensions. The principle of the mechanism is to raise the tabletop up, which makes it possible to recline the mattress and get all the benefits of a regular sleeping place.
An incredible plus is that all items left on the tabletop remain in their places, which means there is no need to remove everything every time before unfolding the bed.
The design has the ability to replace the mattress with a model other than the standard one.
Who needs to equip the living room interior with a wardrobe bed?
A bed with a lifting mechanism is no different from the standard model. It is just as convenient and comfortable. It is ideal to use in the following cases:
- People living in a one-room apartment. It is also suitable for those who have little free space. In these cases, purchasing such furniture will be the most successful. With its help, you can wisely manage free square meters.
- It is recommended for newlyweds to get a wardrobe bed. This will help them save their finances, leaving them for more pleasant expenses.
- If the room is divided into a living room and a children's bedroom area, then you cannot do without such a bed.
- If you constantly have a lot of relatives and guests spending the night in your house, then accommodating them can be a big problem. With the help of a wardrobe bed, you will have an additional sleeping space that will be comfortable and spacious.
Modern designers offer classic and unexpected original models.
Sofa bed
The most common type of transformer. Perfect for a bedroom-living room or studio apartment.
A good choice if the bedroom should also serve as a living room.
This bed has many options for folding mechanisms, such as dolphin, accordion, euro-accordion, folding bed, book, euro-book, roll-out.
The dimensions of the folded sofa and bed completely depend on the type of furniture chosen.
In terms of pricing policy, there are both economy class and expensive models. The combination of a sofa bed with a closet wall has the highest price.
Wardrobes - beds in the living room - photos of interiors
If the wardrobe-bed in the living room will rarely be used as a sleeping place, buy a set with open shelves and a niche where you can place audio, video equipment, books and accessories.
Choosing the right model
Choosing a transformable bed is an important step.
Properly chosen furniture can serve its owner faithfully for many years, even with daily use.
When choosing a folding bed, you should rely on the following criteria.
- Type of construction. First you need to decide what type of furniture the bed should be transformed into.
- Number of beds. The dimensions of the bed and the type of folding mechanism will depend on this point.
- Functionality requirements. There are models whose shelves and drawers are only props for the facade.
There are models that perform both their direct and additional functions. - Folding mechanism. Perhaps one of the most important points. You definitely need to check the quality of its build. The transformation process should be easy and without unnecessary effort. The safety of the bed directly depends on this element.
- Mattress. For good posture, the best solution for a sleeping place is a hard filler. You should choose based on your own preferences.
- Dimensions.
Depends on the type and area of the room. The transformers market offers both huge combined walls for a spacious hall and small chests of drawers for a tiny room.
Models for small apartments
Transformable furniture is available in different types:
- A sofa bed is ideal for a small apartment. This is a full-fledged sleeping place, which, if necessary, turns into a sofa. The latter can be a classic rectangular shape, angular, or even non-standard, for example, with rounded edges.
- Another model is a sofa that turns into a wardrobe. This option is suitable for children, as it allows you to free up space for games. The bed can be vertical or horizontal.
- A chair-bed is the most common option, widely used. It allows you to quickly get an additional sleeping bed and when assembled does not take up much space. Such furniture is often sold together with regular sofas.
- A transformable table-bed allows you to combine 2 zones at once in a small room: sleeping and working. When choosing such a product, you should pay attention to the dimensions of the tabletop; it should be comfortable to work on. Optimal dimensions: width - 120 cm, length - 60 cm.
- For a small room, a podium bed is suitable. This model can be made with your own hands. The peculiarity of the furniture is in a spacious place designed for storing things and toys. The podium itself can be used for games during the daytime.
Features of beds in the wall, types and sizes of structures
Bunk models can be transformed into a wardrobe or sofa. This option is suitable for a nursery that accommodates two children at once. But more expensive products have been invented for living rooms - this is a wall-bed. The bed is hidden behind a sliding door and can be installed in the center of the model or on the side. Sometimes such a structure is placed in the dining room.
A children's room is rarely spacious. You need to put several pieces of furniture in it at once: a wardrobe, a bed, a table, and equip a place for games and sports, so transformable products are the best option. For example, a folding bed that hides in a closet frees up a lot of free space for games. Such furniture can also be two-tiered - for two children. In order to organize a comfortable study corner, a table-bed is suitable. The model combines a single bed with a desk or computer table. The furniture comes in different variations: with retractable tabletops, two-tier (the bed is located on the second floor), complete with a wardrobe.
Chair-bed
Sofa bed Podium bed Sofa
Table-bed
Transformable bed in the interior
The bed is usually placed in the bedroom. There are no such restrictions for a rollaway bed. Thanks to the many types and different characteristics, transformable furniture can successfully “fit” into the interior of any room, saving a lot of space during the day. Lovers of minimalism should pay special attention to this bed. When folded, the bed does not overload the room, leaving the space in the center of the room free.
The abundance of possible colors, styles, materials used and dimensions contributes to the choice of a model that fully matches the design of the room.
A practical and interesting option would be to use a bed-wardrobe on a balcony or loggia. When folded, it is a small wardrobe and additional storage space. And when unfolded, it is an excellent bed for sleeping on a summer night or an additional place to sleep for late guests.
It is necessary to choose a durable, safe bed that will be easy to fold and securely fixed.
Folding furniture can be used to visually expand the space of a small room. To do this, it is enough to attach mirror panels to the front of the closet or chest of drawers, which is the bottom of the bed.
With the right approach to business, you can choose the ideal transformable bed that will fit perfectly into the interior of the room
A transformable bed will look beautiful as a central accent of the room. Unusual bright colors or the use of eye-catching decor can help achieve this effect.
Various types of pull-out beds
It is worth noting that the bed in the closet is not an invention of modern designers. This solution was invented at the very beginning of the 20th century. There is currently no shortage of innovative solutions. Beds are hidden not only in the closet, but also in other furniture and even in the wall.
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Wardrobe bed
New models of some transformers have the ability to create modular systems. The design can be folded internally or deployed on external panels, creating additional functionality with available space. This type of furniture is used as additional cabinets or a work area.
For the studio, a version of the transformer was developed, disguised under closed shelves. There are models with a single bed that turn into a chest of drawers or a table.
Wall bed
The main problem in small interiors is the need to place a lot of furniture in a small space. Even if the owner is an exceptional minimalist, he needs a sleeping bed in the apartment.
This furniture is necessary in everyday life, but at the same time it takes up a lot of space. The best solution would be a wall bed or hidden in a closet. Thanks to this, you can save a lot of space and thereby optically enlarge the room. Moreover, the wall is not only functional, but also very convenient.
Dining and sleeping area in one place
Innovative interior design models made in a modern style are considered a successful addition to the decor. Folding furniture makes life easier by fundamentally transforming space. An integral part of the interior of small apartments has become a wall bed, which turns into a coffee table and a dining table for 4 people.
This type of solution is a godsend for small spaces, especially studios where individual areas have limited space.
Hidden baby bed
Families living in a small apartment with children are always looking for furniture to equip the children's area without overloading the overall interior. With the advent of transformable furniture, you can easily transform one room into another. By hiding children's beds in the walls, we get a spacious living room and vice versa, we return everything to its place - in the bedroom.
Bunk folding beds
These beds are reminiscent of train racks, but the foldable design allows them to hide discreetly in the wall. Bed linen is easily hidden in the closet, and the room has a spacious and neat appearance.
The top shelf is equipped with a safety lock that prevents it from falling.
Bed in desk
For a family with one child, a model with a desk is suitable. When folded, it resembles a small bar counter. By lifting the tabletop, we get a work surface and open the base - a single bed.
Bookcase - bed
Convertible beds do not always have only one function; there are options that can accommodate bookshelves and bedside tables. When choosing a folding bed with a swivel base, you do not need to lower the shelves every time before folding it. On the one hand, the bed lifting mechanism is stationary, on the other hand there are shelves and a bedside table, so you don’t have to tilt the entire base.
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Soft corner with sleeping function
If the sleeping area is located in the living room, a corner sofa with a sleep function would be a good solution. This versatile solution provides comfort at night and elegance during the day. When space allows, you should choose a large corner with soft backs or pillows. This furniture has a large sleeping area and can easily be used by two adults.
During the day, the folded corner turns into a comfortable sofa, ideally matched in height to the coffee table. This type of upholstered furniture guarantees significant space savings and will significantly change the layout and character of the interior, which will especially appeal to owners of a small apartment.
Folding bed - sofa
Multifunctional furniture can help solve the problem of lack of space. The easiest way is to install a folding sofa. At night it will become a full-fledged bed, and during the day – a comfortable place to relax.
You can purchase models in different sizes - in the form of a single, double or triple bed. Large furniture will be useful for families with small children who happily sleep with their parents in the same bed.
Sofas and soft corners can be made of cotton, linen and leather. The first two solutions are recommended for the bedroom, because both cotton and linen fabrics are highly breathable and absorb moisture, performing well even in hot weather.
Folding bed with drawers
A bed with drawers is most often available in a single or double version. Drawers can serve not only as a container for bed linen, but also as a convenient place to store clothes or cosmetics.
Folding bed from wardrobe
An ideal solution for small rooms where every centimeter is important. Beds hidden in the closet have a large sleeping surface. Modern solutions are functional and look much more impressive. A folding wardrobe bed is ideal for small rooms and studios.
White folding bed
Due to the great popularity of the Scandinavian style, more and more people prefer to buy white or pastel furniture. This trend extends to beds as well.
A multifunctional folding white bed with additional drawers will not only delight you with its possibilities, but will also be ideal for the layout of modern rooms.
Double folding bed
By far the most commonly chosen type of trundle bed is the twin unit. These can be sofas, corners, beds with drawers or folding beds from the wardrobe. The latter have a very large sleeping surface and are easy to assemble - no need for a separate bedding container.
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Folding bed for bedroom
In some situations, a folding bed can be a much more convenient solution, even in areas typically reserved for sleeping. Large beds take up a lot of space and will not necessarily fit in small bedrooms, where in addition to the bedroom furniture itself there are other interior design elements.
A folding bed, folded during the day, will allow you to move freely around the bedroom, and at night it will become a full-fledged comfortable bed for relaxing. A large sleeping bed does not have the ability to be folded, so it also takes up a lot of space in the bedroom during the day.
Wall bed - modern and stylish
A pull-out bed may seem unattractive, but in practice, manufacturers excel in producing modern and fully functional furniture of this type.
Their production uses high-quality raw materials and materials, which makes the comfort comparable to traditional beds. They also have style, with modern wardrobe beds being designer gems.
With a variety of designs to choose from, you can easily find the perfect piece of furniture to complement your décor and become a real highlight.
