A bunk bed is a fairly comfortable piece of furniture, often used in many living spaces. This element allows you not only to decorate the interior of the room, but also, if necessary, to accommodate two overstaying guests for the night. This product can also be installed for a children’s room, because converting a transformable sofa into a bunk bed is not difficult, everything is done easily and simply. If necessary, it can be converted into different designs that allow you to replace other pieces of furniture that occupy a large space. But still, let's look at the features of this product in more detail.
Design Features
Many furniture stores offer a wide selection of sofas that transform into a two-tier product. These options are designed for children, but there are models that can be used by adults.
Main design features of the product:
- when assembled, this item cannot be distinguished from an ordinary sofa, so it can be safely installed in the living room;
- thanks to a special mechanism, this item can be easily converted into a two-tier model that can accommodate two people;
- due to the fact that this product occupies a small space, it can be easily installed in a small room, it can replace a sofa and a sleeping bed;
- This product has several types. It can be converted into a cabinet, it can additionally be equipped with a table or have a folding mechanism;
- In addition, the product has various cabinets for storing bedding, linen, and things.
Who needs a transformable sofa into a bunk bed?
A transformable sofa into a bunk bed can be bought by those parents who have children of different sexes growing up. First of all, space in the nursery is saved, in addition, the room becomes cozy and attractive.
The procedure of preparing a sleeping place for sleeping turns into an exciting activity in the evening. Almost all kids love bunk beds. Moreover, the fight is always for the top shelf; for some reason children like it more.
Transformable bunk bed for a children's room in a minimalist style
If children are still small, they should not disassemble the furniture themselves, as they may get injured. But a 12-year-old teenager is already capable of turning a transformable sofa into a bunk bed (video of assembly and disassembly can be seen below).
The rooms of country houses, as a rule, are not very large. They cannot accommodate bulky furniture, so this is where a transformable sofa-bunk bed would be appropriate. Buying it in Moscow and bringing it to the countryside will not be difficult, since any furniture showroom has its own vehicles or uses the services of carriers. Often delivery is provided free of charge, or its cost is symbolic.
Bedroom in a small country house: a transformable sofa into a bunk bed and a drop-down bed
Advice: such furniture is considered a real salvation for owners of small apartments, of which there are many now. A sofa of this design can even be placed in the kitchen and used when out-of-town relatives or friends arrive.
Kinds
These options are designed for use in small spaces where it is important to save every centimeter. And if the designs have drawers, then you can store various children’s accessories, things, and toys in them. So what types of two-tier structures with a transformer mechanism are found?
Composite
Bunk-level transformable furniture of a composite type is a novelty in the production of bedroom furniture. This design appeared quite recently and has already proven itself well.
Purchase Features:
- the product looks like a regular two-tier model;
- if necessary, the product can be disassembled into two sleeping beds separately;
- is equipped with an additional ladder, which can be removed if necessary;
- the presence of drawers will allow you to remove all bedding;
- This product is intended for children and adults.
This option is convenient when you don’t know how children will behave with such a bed; if they suddenly don’t like sleeping on such soft modern furniture, then you can easily disassemble everything into two sleeping beds and arrange them separately.
Bed wardrobe
No less convenient and practical is a modern bunk bed, which is built into the closet. It is called a wardrobe that transforms into a two-tier sleeping place. This design not only has a beautiful aesthetic appearance, but also saves a lot of room space. It can be used for children and adults.
When assembled, it is an ordinary wardrobe, but when disassembled, it transforms into a two-tier sleeping structure. The presence of a special mechanism allows you to quickly assemble and disassemble the product. Models with automatic control of product collection and disassembly are also available.
The folding two-tier design has a number of characteristics:
- the presence of a hinged connection between the levels of the berths allows the structure to be folded and unfolded in a synchronous manner;
- at the upper level, a folding grille made of a metal base can be built in, which ensures high strength of the entire product;
- the presence of a metal ladder provides additional support for the upper attic;
- able to withstand weight above 100 kilograms;
- unusual design - designs can be intended for adults and children. Children's products can have different bright colors, cartoon designs;
- lighting is sometimes installed at the upper level;
- when assembled it turns into a cabinet. From the outside, the cabinet may have an unusual design that matches the style of the interior;
- the presence of shelves, drawers, provide storage of things, linen, bedding.
Folding
A practical folding transformable bunk bed is a design that can turn from a vertical piece of furniture into a horizontal one. The basis of the entire structure is not a frame, but a box in which sleeping beds are installed on two levels.
The wardrobe bed is especially popular.
A folding bunk bed has the following features:
- During the day, the sleeping area can easily be converted into a closet, which becomes a full-fledged bed at night. It may have wooden or mirror doors and side sections;
- models are produced that are equipped with a table, chest of drawers, and sometimes wardrobe sections;
- for bunk-type products, only the horizontal lifting method is used, because an area for two beds is required;
- the folding two-tier model is equipped with a special mount that allows you to hold the mattress and bed linen when folded;
- A suitable mechanism for regulating the assembly and disassembly of the structure is gas shock absorbers. They provide a smooth ride and provide the ability to stop the movement if necessary.
Bunk
This is a convenient design that performs two functions - during the day it is an ordinary sofa, at night it can be disassembled into a bed into two tiers.
Characteristics of existing structures:
- high functionality;
- easy control - just lift the top plane and fix it on the frame. As a result, two sleeping places are formed;
- the product is equipped with a ladder, which, in turn, acts as a limiter if the model is assembled incorrectly;
- strong base - the sofa is made of a metal base and bent beech. This base allows you to withstand weight up to 150 kilograms;
- control mechanism - gas shock absorbers.
Advantages and disadvantages
Transformable two-tier upholstered furniture, like other pieces of furniture, can have positive and negative sides. This product has many more advantages than disadvantages. Positive qualities include a number of characteristics:
- significant savings in floor space. Therefore, it is recommended to install these products for apartments with a small area. For example, a folding bed allows you to remove the sleeping area during the day, which usually takes up too much space;
- rational organization of living space and furnishings. Transformable bedroom furniture allows you to easily zone the space, while it does not clutter it, but rather complements it;
- As a children's option, a two-tier model of a composite type would be an excellent option. If necessary, the beds can be disassembled into two separate sleeping beds and installed in the room. This is especially convenient in cases where children do not want to sleep under the top bed;
- the presence of additional shelves and cabinets provides storage of things, linen, and bedding, which are usually hung throughout the room;
- low cost - it is still a double design, its price is less than the cost of two separate sleeping pieces.
Negative qualities are no different from the disadvantages of ordinary sleeping items:
- there is a risk of falling from the upper berth;
- Sometimes it is difficult to disassemble the structure due to the complex control mechanism.
Recommendations for selection
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I definitely don’t recommend choosing such a design based on the photo. You go into the store, examine, touch, try to fold and unfold the exhibition sample.
This will make it clear how easy or difficult it is for you to work with him.
It is not particularly suitable as a sofa for everyday use.
This is explained by the complexity and duration of the transformation procedure. But if you don’t agree with this statement, leave a comment and we’ll discuss it.
As for the selection of a two-tier transformer, it is worth emphasizing the following points:
- Size of sleeping area
. If this is a children's model, you can get by with the compact version. Adults need a larger bed. The easiest way is to do it this way. Take the height of the person who will sleep here and add 20-30 cm; - Ease of transformation
. Be sure to choose a model that uses gas lifts and springs. This minimizes the physical effort required for unfolding. Yes, this increases the cost, but with frequent use you definitely won’t regret it; - Upholstery material
. Eco-leather and microfiber are suitable for children. We need materials that are easy to clean. Choose any option for the living room. If this is everyday furniture, then jacquard or something lint-free and abrasion-resistant will do.
Choose the design at your discretion. There are no specific recommendations here.
It is important to understand that two-tier transformers are still new. Especially on the Russian market. The range is limited, and you won’t see as much choice as you would with regular sofa beds.
Material of manufacture
Transformable bunk beds are made from the same materials as all sleeping beds:
- wood - strong bases are used for production - alder, oak, cherry, walnut, pine. The frame of the product is made from high-strength wood, which has a load of more than 100 kg;
- metal base - two-tier products are often made of metal. In terms of its qualities, it is in no way inferior to wood;
- combined options - often products are made of wood and iron. These structures are particularly durable.
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