What is a children's folding bed?

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You can increase the space in a small apartment with the help of properly selected furniture. The children's room especially needs space. It should contain only the necessary furniture, equipment and nothing unnecessary. An ordinary sleeping place takes up a large area, but if it is replaced by a folding children's bed, then space will be freed up for the child's toys, study, and outdoor games. A practical, modern product for kids has many advantages.

Advantages and disadvantages

To decide whether to purchase or order a children's folding bed, you need to understand its advantages and disadvantages. Furniture of this type has the following advantages:

• freeing up additional space in the children's room;
• the opportunity to fully clean the house;
• multifunctionality (beds on the reverse side are often equipped with shelves for storing things);
• wide range of prices;
• no need to remove bed linen due to the presence of fastening straps;
• modern design. The bed is part of the built-in furniture and, thanks to the right style, can be a bright spot or an inconspicuous extension of the closet;
• use of environmentally friendly materials for manufacturing;
• the ability to choose your own mattress.

The advantages of using a folding bed are the expansion of space, ease of cleaning, and teaching a teenage child to order.

Disadvantages include:

1. High price – the latest technologies and developments are not cheap.
2. Problems with selecting furniture - the bed must fit organically into the interior of the room.
3. Wear - cheap components may stop performing their functions, which will lead to the structure opening up on its own. Breakage of mechanisms will require their replacement and additional costs.
4. Small margin of load and strength.

Installation is carried out only by professionals and only if there are concrete or brick walls after preliminary preparation. In other cases, operation is not recommended. In addition, such a model cannot be rearranged. If you want to do all the work yourself, you can always find information on the Internet on how to make a folding bed and hang it yourself.

Tips for choosing

In order for built-in furniture to become an interior decoration, bring comfort and bring joy to the child, when purchasing you need to pay attention to the following points:

1. Consider the size of the room. If the model is too large, it will look bulky and there will be little free space left in the room.
2. In a dark room, it is better to choose a bed made in light colors.
3. Check all existing mechanisms for serviceability. They should be easy to use.
4. It is advisable to opt for products made from natural materials. The service life and quality of the design will depend on this.
5. If the kit does not include a mattress, you will have to buy it additionally. It is important to take into account that the thickness should not exceed 25 cm, otherwise the structure will not be foldable.

When purchasing, don't forget about safety. It is imperative to eliminate the risk of a child falling from a height. All materials must be environmentally friendly and not harmful to health, so it is better to avoid plastic and chipboard parts in the design.

A child’s room is a special children’s world, which should be bright and interesting. A built-in transformable bed is suitable here, thanks to its functionality, comfort, stylish, modern design. It will become a place for games and relaxation. A large selection will allow you to choose a model to suit any interior style.

Types of beds for dolls, manufacturing materials and decor

Varieties

There are a variety of folding baby bed options to choose from. Design solutions, raw materials, modern designs can satisfy any idea. The main varieties are:

1. Children's folding horizontal bed. It is located along the wall and folds along the long side. The design is designed for one sleeping place. For such a bed, the height of the ceiling is not important. There is a lot of space left on top of the cabinet (construction box) for shelves with toys, books and small items.
2. Vertical folding children's bed is a classic model. Installation is possible in high rooms, built-in wardrobes or niches. The width of the bed is 45 cm, so when assembled it is an economical option in terms of space. The lifting vertical structure can be of various configurations: single, single and double.
3. Transformer. A product that can be converted into various types of furniture. The most common is a horizontal module with a table. The sleeping area folds into the cabinet cavity, leaving instead the surface of a table with shelves. In the evening, transformers for children easily turn over, creating a comfortable place to sleep. Options 3 in 1, if desired by the owner, can be with a bed, sofa and wardrobe.
4. Bunk folding children's bed for two children. It has a horizontal parallel arrangement of berths. This design occupies the entire mounting wall from floor to ceiling, and the free space can be reserved for a linen closet.
5. Bed-table. Multifunctional furniture that is more suitable for schoolchildren. The sleeping place can be transformed into a desk or computer desk. The design is safe to use. Depending on the type, the tabletop extends, rises or is located above the bed.

A wide variety of styles and purposes will allow the folding bed to fit organically into the interior of the room.

Horizontal

Vertical

Bunk

With a table

With a chest of drawers

Transformable sofa bed

Transformable sofa bed in the corner of a room in Art Nouveau style

Sofa – folds so that when the bed is lowered, its height is similar to a standard stationary bed and is 450 mm. In addition, the sofa also serves as an auxiliary support for the structure when it is unfolded.

Transformable sofa-bed in the interior of an unusual room

Popular design

The niche and facade of the described device must be combined with the design of the room and correspond to the design available in the room. Furniture for a children's room with a folding bed can be quickly and easily hidden during the daytime. For this use:

• a niche in the wall;
• wardrobe (in this case, a children's folding bed for two takes up all its space);
• a podium on the floor, which hides the sleeping place and originally solves the issue of level zoning of the room;
• dresser.

The depth of the niches for storing beds is about 45 cm, but the size depends on the parameters of the sleeping places, which correspond to the age of the child. Nuances of choice:

1. For children under 3 years old, models measuring 119 x 64 cm are selected.
2. Up to 5 years – 141 x 71 cm, 160 x 70 cm.
3. Schoolchildren 7-13 years old - 70 x 180 cm or 91 x 201 cm.
4. Teenagers – 180 x 90 cm, 190 x 90 cm.

The height of the cabinet for a vertical folding bed will correspond to its length, horizontal – to its width, and vice versa. The size of the podium should be slightly larger than the sleeping area. When purchasing a product in a store, you should choose it taking into account the existing decoration in the room.

Making a folding bed with your own hands is not easy. It's better to invite a master. If the design is made to order, the expert will offer decent design options.

How to choose the right material for a transformable bed for teenagers

Built-in transformable bed-table made of wood for a teenager

When studying the range of furniture for teenagers, it is difficult to single out one single material of manufacture. The manufacturer selects the most varied textures in terms of properties, quality and characteristics for the production. Children's furniture should always be safe, environmentally friendly, hypoallergenic. The most optimal material to choose is natural wood (ash, beech). However, not every model you like will be made of natural wood. The choice of material is influenced by the type of construction, as well as the design solution expressed in the product. To make the frame strong and reliable, elements made of wood or metal are used. To decorate a sleeping area (bed), work area (table), and form storage systems (drawers), chipboard, MDF, solid wood and other similar materials can be used.

Folding wardrobe bed with modular sofa and metal frame

Criterias of choice

When purchasing a folding product in a store, you need to pay attention to its environmental safety, reliability and decor. The direct user of this item will be the child, and his health is the main priority when choosing. The criteria that you need to pay attention to are presented in the table.

When placing a bet on a specific manufacturer, you should carefully study the reviews about it. The external impression does not always correspond to technological and environmental requirements. It is imperative to check the availability of a product quality certificate.

Children's furniture with a folding bed is designed to increase the space of the room. Also, when using it, the issues of comfortable rest and active spending of time by the child are effectively resolved. Design solutions allow you to harmoniously complement the interior of the room.

Transformation mechanisms and dimensions

The built-in mechanism responsible for the transformation is subject to constant loads. For furniture to last a long time, it must be reliable, high quality, and comfortable. There are two types in total:

1. Spring-loaded. System based on twisted metal elements. Selected depending on the size of the bed and the weight of the child. It has a short service life and is guaranteed for up to five years. This is due to the fact that the springs gradually wear out and the mechanism fails. It has a low cost. It takes a lot of effort to put it into action.
2. Gas. The modern mechanism is characterized by ease of operation and silent operation. It is driven by special gas lifts, the choice of which depends on the size and weight of the structure. Even a child can use it. Manufacturer's warranty up to 10 years.

Spring

Gas
Parameters that serve as a guide when selecting the right mechanism are the height, weight and age of the child:

1. For a child under 7 years old, a bed 60 cm wide is enough.
2. For children of primary school age, choose a width of 80 cm.
3. For a teenager, a single bed with a width of 90, 120 or 165 cm is suitable. An adult of average build can also sleep on them.
4. For two children, a double bed with a width of 140 or 180 cm is suitable.

When choosing a mechanism, you should pay attention to the presence of additional parts. Various amplifiers and blockers will protect against possible injuries in the event of unauthorized activation and will facilitate use.

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