Bunk Bed with Sofa Below – Stylish and Practical (90+ Photos)

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A bed with a sofa below is an opportunity to create comfort for every family member, even in a small room.

For those apartments that have a limited small area, combining a sofa and a bed in one area is suitable. A two-tier structure has advantages. Thanks to them, not only practicality is realized, but also an original interior with unusual design techniques is created.

Pros and cons of a two-tier sofa design

pros

• Like a regular sofa bed, the two-story one creates two sleeping places. But the plus is that these sleeping places are separated and therefore more comfortable. It is ideal for those cases when you need to place two different beds and a common sitting area in one room. This is a great solution for a nursery for two children or for a living room that is often used as a guest bedroom. This is also a good option for any one-room apartment shared by two people who are not a couple (for example, a mother and a child).
• The second advantage of this design is the space saving. The seat of a two-story sofa does not move apart and does not come forward during transformation - it moves only vertically. Therefore, it can be installed in the most modest studio apartment or in a small children’s room, and the saved space can be taken up with other necessary pieces of furniture.
• The advantage over a regular bunk bed is that during the day you have furniture for relaxing and entertaining. A bunk bed is not a good place to read, watch TV, play video games, or have tea with a guest. But the assembled two-story sofa is fine, because it is beautiful and roomy.

Minuses

• The main disadvantage is the price. Complex transformation mechanisms and limited editions in which such furniture is produced significantly increase its cost. You shouldn’t look for the cheapest model: a low price inevitably means saving on the metal frame and the quality of parts, and this will lead to a quick failure of the purchase.
• The second significant disadvantage is the complexity of transformation. Unlike an ordinary “book” or “roll-out”, such a sofa turns into a bunk bed in several stages: a certain sequence of actions will be required. Therefore, children under 12 years of age should only disassemble this furniture with the help or supervision of an adult.
• Another disadvantage is the difficulty in repairing and finding spare parts: since all such sofas are produced in small series, finding parts of mechanisms to replace broken ones can be difficult. To avoid breakdowns, you need to buy a high-quality model from a reliable manufacturer, and this brings us back to point 1.
• When folded, two-story sofas are large rectangular upholstered furniture. This option may be too bulky for a small apartment.

Design Features for Adults

Adults rarely choose two-level models. This can be convenient in cases where parents live in the same room with the child. At the same time, the folding one serves as a sleeping place for parents, and the upper tier is allocated to the child.

Upper tier for a child

In this case, it is advisable to choose a classic style of the model, which will suit the existing interior and will not get boring in a short time. For adult family members, the parameters of a bed with a sofa should be such that even a tall person sitting on the lower tier does not touch his head on the second level with a sleeping place.

Classic style bed model

Transformers clamshells

These original designs are identical in their transformation mechanism to classic folding beds, which is reflected in the name of the category. These sofa models are also divided into several types. Popular options:

• American,
• French,
• Italian.

American designs are laid out in two stages. The seat rises, folds forward, and is installed on two supports located in the outer and middle zones. These models are called sedaflexes. The compactness and comfort of sofas have ensured their high popularity. Often such models decorate office interiors and are purchased for country houses. The disadvantage of the products is the lack of a box for laundry.

Sofa with sedaflex construction

French models are transformed in three stages. The cushions are removed from the seat, it is unfolded, and placed on a support located on the edge. When folded, the sofa has compact dimensions, perfect for decorating a small room. These models are highly valued by professional designers and consider them the most fashionable option. They have excellent aesthetic characteristics, provide convenience and comfort.

French folding sofa

Italian designs are highly reliable; when folded out, you get a high, spacious full bed, providing maximum comfort. These transformable sofas are highly expensive.

Italian clamshell mechanism

The models have an unusual folding mechanism. To transform, the backrest is lowered, all soft elements are turned over, and the bed is placed on steel legs. The mattresses that form the sleeping area are equipped with spring systems. This is premium furniture. It is durable, good quality, and stylish design.

Top 3 most popular children's bunk beds

With all the variety of models, the most successful options are in greatest demand. We will mention them here, listing the strengths and weaknesses of each modification.

Wardrobe bed

wardrobe bed transformer

This model of a transformable bunk bed immediately attracted a large number of fathers and mothers, which brings it to the first position in our rating, as well as in many furniture catalogs.

The large width and length of the bed allows you to make a purchase, as they say, “for growth.” With a bed length of more than 180 cm, both kindergarten-aged children and teenagers can use such a bed.

The complete set of the bed includes sides on both levels, a staircase to the second “floor” and convenient drawers for storing things. The sides are upholstered in soft fabric.

The versatility of the model and minimalist design style appeal to teenagers, but can make the bed uninteresting and boring for children. Also, some parents note that a vertical ladder may be unsafe for children, so they advise schoolchildren to buy it.

Wardrobe bunk bed with table

wardrobe bed transformer with table

What distinguishes this modification from all others in the line of models is the side table on the front of the lower folding bed.

In terms of size, this model is suitable for both primary schoolchildren and teenagers due to the fact that the length of the berth is 185 cm. The sides of the upper bed are solid. Near the stairs they are interrupted for easy descent down.

The obvious advantage of the model is:

• · the fact that here the child has no reason to be afraid of sleeping on the upper level;
• · the metal ladder is reliable, it will never break under the weight of children - you can go down it without fear even when half asleep;
• · thoughtful arrangement of shelves allows children to differentiate each other's personal belongings;
• · and the price of such a bed is affordable to a wide range of buyers.

Sofa bed transformable bunk

This version of transformable furniture at Transmeb production is only planned for production. It is needed for those who, with the help of one compact set of furniture, want to equip both the sleeping and play areas of the children's room. On the upper level there is a folding bed with a ladder, and on the lower level the bed can easily be transformed into a comfortable sofa with a table.

Depending on the requirement, models with a bed width of 80 or 90 cm are planned. This allows you to easily place this important piece of furniture in a room of any size.

Top berth: your bed

The dimensions of the upper part of the structure depend on the height of the person who will use the sleeping place. For a teenager and an adult, the length of the bed should be about 2 m. For children under 14 years of age - about 1.7 m. The standard width of a single bed is 0.9 m.

Approximate dimensions of a double bed

Should you buy a small bed for your child? The baby is growing, and the short bed will soon become small. In this case, you need to expect that in a few years the bed with a sofa underneath will have to be replaced with a more spacious option.

Choose a full-fledged sofa bed

Since the upper tier is presented in the form of a bed, the choice of mattress is an important point. An orthopedic mattress of a suitable size will make the sleeping place comfortable for sleep and rest.

The correct orthopedic mattress in size

Types of transformable sofas

There are several types of convertible beds:

• The usual sofa bed is the most inexpensive and simplified option.
• A bed-wardrobe (-table, -chest of drawers) is a more complicated type; it can be vertical or horizontal.
• Models with tilt-and-turn mechanisms are the most modern type, thanks to which the surrounding space can be used much more rationally.
• To decide on the type of transformable bed, you need to know what features and characteristics exist for each type.

Vertical folding bed (2-bed transformer). In this case, minimalist architects proposed hiding the usual bed in various pieces of furniture.

The sleeping place moves thanks to a spring mechanism or pneumatics. The lower facade can be decorated with cabinet doors, mirror panels or decorative drawers. When such a bed is completely unfolded, its design is completed by an LED backlight strip.

The sizes of such a design can be very different, ranging from a small one for a child’s room to a full-fledged double bed.

Today, as before, companies from Italy, such as CLEI, COLOMBO, are considered to be the best in the manufacture of transformable beds with vertical reclining.

Convertible beds with horizontal reclining, which are attached to other pieces of furniture, were designed for more compact storage of the structure.

Here the lifting mechanism is attached to the long side of the berth. Thanks to this fastening, the load on the folding part is less, which makes it possible to use inexpensive mechanisms. Thus, the entire structure costs less money.

The proven option in the form of a sofa bed today is represented by a variety of mechanisms for transformation.

To this day, the sofa-book is also popular, in which the spring mechanism has been improved. Among the new products there are models with a “click-clack” mechanism, thanks to which the position of the backrest changes in three positions.

The unfolding models of the transforming sofa have a maximum service life of the mechanism of only 3 years. Today, roll-out mechanisms such as lit, eurosofa, telescope, etc. are in demand.

A transformable corner sofa allows you to save a large amount of square meters today, thanks to its shape and location.

But a transformable two-tier sofa may be the only right solution for families with a large number of residents and a small area of ​​the room.

Foreign manufacturers of transformable sofas have made the transformation process fully automated.

Folding wardrobe bed with rotation function. The rotating mechanism for this model was invented by Italian developers.

Although installing such a structure is not the cheapest, the service life of such a product is quite long.

Types of transformable beds

Composite

Transformers mean products that, with the help of simple manipulations, can be transformed from one piece of furniture to another. Such products are successfully used not only in children's rooms, as most consumers mistakenly believe, but also in kitchens, as well as in “adult” bedrooms and living rooms. The transformable sofa can be turned into a bunk bed, thereby increasing the number of sleeping places in the apartment.

Naturally, in a nursery the main transformer is a bed, which takes up most of the usable space in an already small room.

Today, manufacturers offer a wide variety of children's transformable bunk beds, the under-bed space of which (depending on the model) can accommodate:

• drawers for storing things,
• pull-out desk,
• closet
• or even a small sports corner.

As for the bunk beds themselves, their obvious advantage is that in terms of area they occupy only one sleeping place, while in fact two people can rest comfortably.

At the same time, transformable bunk beds are even more effective than their counterparts without the possibility of transformation. The composite design of the transformer assumes the presence of two separate beds, which can be installed one above the other, or can be used as two completely independent sleeping places.

They are usually made from solid wood and metal. This is due to the fact that particle boards (chipboards) do not have a sufficient level of strength and durability.

If you decide to buy such a “double” bed for your children, then you must remember that an adult must participate in the “transformation” procedure in order to avoid injury to the child.

Folding

Folding transformable bunk beds are a very original option, and here's why.

During the daytime, such furniture is a fairly narrow cabinet, which can be equipped with both wooden and mirror doors.

And when it’s time to go to bed, the horizontal “wardrobe”, through simple manipulations, turns into a bunk bed. You can see how this happens in the photo below.

In addition, the modern furniture market offers not only models with bunk beds, but also products that have a pull-out table and even wardrobe sections in their design.

The best of the folding transformable bunk beds are those that are equipped with gas shock absorbers. This allows you to carry out the procedure of “transforming” a closet into a bed without much effort, which is very convenient for a school-age child.

The gas lift mechanism in the folding bed allows you to stop the movement at any time and prevent the structure from falling onto your child

Two-tier transformable sofa

Such furniture is installed, as a rule, in small apartments, where it is not possible to install a bed and a sofa separately. After all, you must admit that receiving guests on a bed covered with a blanket is not entirely decent. And you’re unlikely to be able to relax comfortably in front of the TV on an unfolded bed.

When folded, such a transformer is a regular sofa with a back, which can easily accommodate two or even three guests. When it’s time to sleep, one half of the sofa is raised and fixed using a special mechanism, thereby turning the product into a full-fledged bunk bed.

The material for the production of such a sofa bed is bent beech and metal, which allows the upper lounger to withstand weight up to 150 kg. Like folding transformable bunk beds, such furniture is equipped with gas shock absorbers, making it easy to turn a sofa into two sleeping places.

How to disassemble a transforming sofa into a bunk bed, see the video gif:

Basic equipment

At first glance, it may seem that a two-tier structure is a very complex structure. But in fact, the package includes a limited number of parts that do an excellent job with the task assigned to them.

Regardless of height and size, all models have the same set of elements:

• lower mattress - when folded, used as the base seat of a transformable sofa;
• upper tier - the sleeping bed has a small fence and a removable ladder;
• orthopedic lamellas - both sleeping places are equipped with a durable frame that provides free access of air.

The main frame of this type of sofa is created from metal coated with polymer materials. To ensure greater safety, all protruding parts of the tubular frame are covered with plastic plugs. As a filler for orthopedic mattresses, holafiber, polyurethane or, less often, expensive latex is used. The number of pillows can vary from 2 to 6 pieces. They come with removable covers.

To furnish a nursery, it is better to choose a design equipped with built-in lighting. A small child will be able to independently turn on the night light in the evening.

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 supplies, things, 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 of transformable beds

Built-in bed structures gained popularity at a time when most apartments in older buildings had a small total area. Modern housing has a larger square footage. But the relevance of built-in bed structures has not decreased.

Most customers choose this product due to the following characteristics:

Ergonomics. The bed-wardrobe can be folded out if necessary and allows you to fully relax after a hard day. The rest of the time it is stored folded and does not clutter up the free space.

Wardrobe converts into a full bed

Functionality. This model is intended for use as a full-fledged sleeping place. Depending on the type of structure, you can also store bedding, linen in it, or use it as a mounting panel for a TV. Some models include additional pull-out compartments and sections with a working surface. They are used as bedside tables.

Functional wardrobe bed

Ease of use. Various mechanisms for attaching the moving part to the stationary one allow you to effortlessly tilt, roll out, and unfold the transforming bed into several components (table, bed, sofa and other options). Even a child can cope with this task on his own.

Setting up a wardrobe bed is not difficult

Durability and reliability. During the assembly process, only high-quality fittings and materials from leading manufacturers are used, which are designed for increased load. Even after numerous unfoldings, the design will work properly.

The built-in bed in the closet is durable and reliable

Modern design. When unfolded, all beds of this type look stylish and attractive. When folded, no one will guess that, for example, a mirrored wardrobe is actually a full-fledged bed.

Wardrobe bed in modern design

The variety of designs of built-in wardrobe beds allows you to choose the most convenient sleeping option for both a child and an adult.

The built-in bed allows you to simultaneously solve two problems associated with lack of space. With its help you can organize a complete place for sleep and relaxation. At the same time, it will not occupy a large area all the time, because it can be folded.

Features of a children's bed

If there are few options for choosing a bed for adults, then for children the assortment is quite large.

Huge range when choosing children's furniture

Special attention:

• Material.
• Strength and reliability of the design.

Choose durable and reliable material

The design of the model must match the style of the room. And it goes well with the interior color scheme. If you choose a model with a non-folding sofa in the lower part, then it is advisable that drawers be provided under it as an additional storage system.

Furniture design to match the style of the room

For children under 6 years old, purchasing a bunk bed is not advisable.

In a teenager's room, a sofa on the lower tier can be used for relaxing and receiving guests. This is much more convenient than seating your friends on the bed. At the same time, on the second tier there is a comfortable sleeping place.

Comfortable sleeping area and guest area

A high-tech or modern style model may be suitable for a teenage room. Additional elements that add dynamism to the interior include, for example, unusually shaped sides on the second tier and an innovative approach to choosing colors.

Teen room

Types of sofas that transform into a bunk bed

In the classical sense, a sofa that transforms into a bunk bed has two separate sleeping places. Namely: the lower one, which occurs as a result of lowering the back of the sofa, and the upper one, which is formed when the lower plane is rotated 180 degrees. For reliability, this design has special supports. This type of sofa, which transforms into a bunk bed, has the simplest mechanism, which ensures safety and durability. However, the disadvantage of such a sofa is that there is a need to install brackets for additional fixation to the wall.

Another type that is ideal for a very small apartment or country house is a corner sofa that transforms into a bunk bed. This model not only saves significant space, even more than the classic version, but also looks quite interesting. It has built-in blockers that guarantee the safety of vacationers both below and above. This type of furniture is suitable for both adults and children.

Another type is a two-tier model of a composite type. It also converts into a bunk bed. Its advantage is that, if necessary, such a sofa can be disassembled into two separate sleeping places. This is suitable if, for example, the child is categorically against sleeping under the top bed.

The sofa is on the lower tier, what are the features of the mechanism?

The sofa is no less important than the bed in the attic. Most often, in models for adults, the sofa has a straight shape. This is a classic option. This furniture design can be located either in the center of the wall or take place in the corner of the room.

Furniture in the middle of the room

Not all design models have a built-in sofa. Among them there are those that can be equipped with any sofa that suits the size.

Built-in sofa to fit the entire structure

There are special corner models of two-tier structures.

To use the sofa as a sleeping place, it must be equipped with a special mechanism for transformation. But this is optional. The sofa may well be stationary. In this embodiment, it can serve as a place to relax, watch TV, read books and seat guests.

Sofa for guests and watching TV

"Book"

The most common version of the sofa is the “book”. This mechanism is popular due to its good performance characteristics. The berth is obtained by raising the seat until you hear an audible click.

Sofa book in the design of a bunk bed

"Eurobook"

Another popular type of folding mechanism is the Eurobook. In this system, the transformation into a berth occurs by rolling out the seat and lowering the backrest. This option is also reliable, but has one feature: the bed is low.

Mechanism “Eurobook”

Transformable bed

This is a rather complex mechanism that allows you to convert a sofa into a bunk bed. In this case, single beds will be located on top of each other.

Two-story transformable sofa

Pros and cons of the design

A transformable bunk bed has a number of advantages:

Saving space is the main advantage for a small living space. The bed can be folded out at night and can be easily folded and put away during the day.

The bed can be used until children reach 16 years of age. Children grow, but the design can be modified. Thanks to this, you save a lot on your budget because you don’t have to buy new, larger beds.

The body of the structure is reinforced and can be equipped with sides

The design can also easily be converted into a sofa, wardrobe or comfortable workspace.

You only need to take a few steps to remove the bed. The design can also easily be converted into a sofa, wardrobe or comfortable workspace.

You don’t have to worry about your children’s posture, because all the beds have an orthopedic effect.

The disadvantages of a transforming bed are much less than the advantages. Among them:

• The presence of a second tier from which you can fall. Active children are especially susceptible to this.
• Difficulties in working with the mechanism. At first it is difficult to get used to the rules of assembling and disassembling the bed.

Peculiarities

You will not have a problem with the combination of transformable furniture. It is well suited for any interior. At the same time, it is quite functional. This guarantees you not only beauty, but also convenience.

Folding and unfolding such furniture is very easy not only for an adult, but also for a teenager. This allows you to use such furniture in a children's room. This will be especially convenient if you have children of different sexes, and there is not so much space in the apartment.

There is a large selection of sofas on sale that transform into bunk beds. A very large number of them are designed specifically for children. However, there are models that are designed for adults.

Let us highlight the design features of the sofa, which transforms into a bunk bed:

• does not take up much space;
• can replace both a sofa and a sleeping bed;
• in addition to everything, it can have a table;
• such a sofa may have cabinets in which bedding can be stored.

Advantages of use

When deciding how to place both a bed and a sofa in a small area, many people give preference to one option, choosing either just a bed or just a sofa.

Don't give preference to one option

Combining these two items into one and placing them on top of each other allows you to solve several issues at once:

• There is space saving. The freed up space can be used more efficiently.

Save space when choosing this design

• A dedicated sleeping area allows you to use a high-quality orthopedic mattress on the bed, which is much better than just an unfolded sofa.
• The opportunity to bring a fresh spirit to interior design, use non-standard solutions and unusual design.

Use an interesting interior solution

• The two-tier design can be placed both in an adult’s room and in a children’s room.

Convenient option for a children's room

• Possibility of delimiting the guest area and sleeping area.

Delineation between guests and sleeping areas

• For one-room apartments, such an organization allows you to use, for example, a sofa for parents, and the upper tier for a child.

Sleep ideas for parents and baby

Features of the models - it is impossible to create two full levels in rooms with low ceilings. When choosing a specific design, be sure to take into account the size of the structure and the height of the ceiling in the house.

The choice of design depends on the ceiling height

Additionally, some beds with a sofa underneath are equipped with drawers, cabinets, shelves and built-in niches. Sometimes the design even includes a system of cabinets. This is a convenient option for a children's room.

Wardrobe system for children's room

Sleeping on the top tier is only dangerous for small children. For older children, using protective edges does not pose a problem.

Constitutionally, a bed with a sofa consists directly of a frame part located at the bottom of the sofa and a bed on the second tier. Let's consider each component separately.

Construction bed in a small room

Advantages

All models of modern transformable furniture are quite convenient to use. The main function of any transforming bed is to hide the sleeping area during the daytime. At the same time, it shouldn’t take much time in the morning to pack the bed and cover it with a blanket. A variety of colors and styles allows you to choose a model for any interior.

Main advantages:

• One of the significant advantages of such models is their affordable price. Compared to two standard beds, bunk beds significantly save the family budget.
• Saving space and maintaining the intimacy of the sleeping area.
• Space optimization.
• Some models are complemented by storage systems with shelves, niches and drawers, which allows you to rationally use every square meter of the room.
• High sides for the second tier protect against falling.

Transformers, their advantages, application

Transformable upholstered furniture has a place in any home. A transformable sofa in a small apartment is the main piece of furniture. The living room in such housing usually performs additional functions of a bedroom. In the evenings, the sofa folds out into a comfortable bed. During the day, when folded, it does not take up much space, ideally complements the interior, provides an opportunity to organize a family vacation, sit down with guests for a pleasant conversation, etc.

Such sofas are also purchased for housing, in which everyone has a separate room. Transformable furniture allows you to comfortably accommodate visiting guests and create a comfortable place to sleep.

The transformable sofa turns into a comfortable bed.

Furniture manufacturers now offer an extensive range of designs, allowing the consumer to choose a transformable sofa, taking into account:

• specifics of operation;
• purpose;
• room area;
• interior features;
• personal preferences;
• financial opportunities.

Transformer sofas have a wide range of models

In addition to traditional, familiar models, in the assortment of upholstered furniture you can find original options that appeared as a result of the introduction of new technologies and materials in the production of these products. These include transformable sofas with a table, 3-in-1 models, etc.

Sofa filler: what's inside?

The sofa needs the elasticity of the seats and softness. These properties are determined by the filler and upholstery. The filler can be one of the types described below.

Spring blocks with independent springs

The design provides for each of the springs a separate cover and independence of compression and expansion. This allows you to get comfortable conditions for relaxation, and in the form of a sleeping place - for sleeping.

Spring blocks with independent springs

Spring blocks with dependent springs

In this mechanism, the springs are connected to each other. When one of them is compressed, some compression of the neighboring ones occurs. The service life of such models is no more than 10 years. Over time, the springs will become unusable and break through the fabric upholstery.

Make your right choice

Polyurethane foam, foam rubber

These types of filler are the most common. This material gives elasticity to the seats, lasts a long time and is affordable. As a sleeping place, this would not be the best option, it is too hard.

Composition of sofa filler

The padding of additional elements located on the sofa (pillows, bolsters, etc.) should be soft. Holofiber is usually used for this.

How much does a convertible sofa cost that transforms into a bunk bed?

Also, the cost depends on the type of upholstery. More modern anti-vandal fabrics are more expensive than conventional ones, but justify their price with a longer service life and ease of use. This upholstery is necessary if you have pets. Manufacturers offer a choice of different fabrics for the same sofa model, which can significantly change the cost.

European sofa folding mechanisms are considered the best in quality, but they are also the most expensive. All these circumstances determine the price of a particular transforming sofa.

Price range (RUB)

The price of such a transforming sofa depends on many factors: country of manufacture, folding mechanism, upholstery. Also, the price varies significantly by region.

In general, such furniture can be purchased in the price range from 30 thousand rubles. up to 200 thousand rubles. and more. Each family can choose a sofa according to their financial capabilities.

Where can I buy

Currently, such sofas are becoming increasingly popular among buyers; they can be bought in almost any large furniture center.

Also, such sofas can be ordered in offices and on the websites of furniture factories. Next, we will consider several popular Russian-made models.

Sofa upholstery: beauty or practicality?

Before you decide to choose a specific upholstery, you should clarify the purposes for which this furniture is purchased. If you plan to relax on the sofa during the day, then it is advisable to use artificial or natural leather.

Leather sofa upholstery

In terms of its practical characteristics, artificial leather is inferior to natural leather. It does not have such a long service life. But its cost is much lower.

Other requirements for the upholstery material of the sofa, which will serve as a sleeping place. Leather covering is not suitable due to its texture. Bed linens will constantly shift.

Fabric upholstery

For a sofa that acts as a bed, fabric upholstery is suitable. This could be, for example, velor. It can be easily cleaned with a simple soap solution and has a long service life.

Velor sofa upholstery

Key Features

Before you buy yourself a two-tier transformable sofa, I strongly recommend studying its features and capabilities.

This is not an ordinary transforming sofa, capable of turning into a bed with 2 tiers. Therefore, a complex mechanism for transformation is used here. In this case, great physical effort is not required. This type of mechanism is designed so that even children and fragile ladies can use it.

The key feature is the versatility of such a complex design. At night there are 2 full beds for 2 people, and during the day there is a regular roomy sofa. Since it does not fold out, but rises vertically, this helps save space.

There are also models that have 3 modes at once. This is an ordinary sofa, a bed with 2 tiers, and a single-tier bed with 2 seats, if I may say so.

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Upholstery materials

If sofas with two tiers are used to furnish a children's room, then in this case preference should be given exclusively to natural, hypoallergenic upholstery materials.

Most often, to create upholstery you choose:

• linen;
• cotton;
• flock;
• scotchguard.

Linen Scotchgard Flock Cotton
Modern artificial materials are produced using recycled natural raw materials, so they can also be considered as a top covering for transformable sofas. The following materials are especially popular:

• forest;
• courtesan;
• chenille;
• arpatek.

Arpatek Courtesan

Forest Chenille
Bunk bed is intended for active use, so the upholstery material must be particularly strong and durable. Small children can stain surfaces with plasticine, paints or felt-tip pens while playing. To ensure that upholstery fabric does not lose its attractive appearance over time, it must be easy to wash and clean from various contaminants.

Structure and design characteristics

The folding bed consists of the following elements:

1. A box in which an assembled product is stored (usually part of a cabinet). Sometimes it disguises itself as a wall, occupying an existing niche. The box can be equipped with shelves and mezzanines. The cabinet facade takes on any form at the owner's discretion. These can be mirrors, panels, decorated with paintings, stickers, and photo printing. A popular option is sliding wardrobes with a folding bed.
2. A retractable frame on which the mattress is placed. The bed is made from various materials (wood, MDF, chipboard, metal), and the dimensions can also be any.
3. Fixing straps. They are needed to hold bedding in a vertical position.
4. Retractable support elements. A folding bed is installed on them.
5. Holders that help to assemble and unfold the bed. The special handles are comfortable to grip.

It is worth dwelling in more detail on the transforming mechanism. Recliner beds primarily use spring and gas shock absorbers. In the first case, separate coil springs and block systems are used. Using the adjusting screw, the tension can be adjusted to suit the load. But the springs will have to be replaced over time, since their service life is limited.

The gas elevator is the most durable lifting mechanism. It is as simple as possible to operate; even a child can unfold the bed, because there is no need to expend physical effort. The transformation occurs under gas pressure on the piston. Such a shock absorber does not create noise and ensures smooth movement of the mechanism elements. In some models, just one key press is enough to give the bed a vertical position and immerse it inside the cabinet along with the bedding on it. Built-in structures of this type will not be cheap.

What to look for when choosing

Any transformer needs additional space when unfolded. If you choose folding furniture in a store, it will be easier for you to assess what the space of the room should be so that the bed does not interfere with people in any position, does not block the door to the room, does not block the passage, and so on.

The bed should be an accent in the room, but not take up all the space. In the living room, a transformer can perform several functions at once.

Be sure to ask what weight the bed is designed for. If you are interested in a two-story model, for example, a transformable children's bunk bed with a table, the issue of strength becomes more important than when purchasing a standard crib.

The transformable sofa is suitable for placement in any room.

Ladder

Using the second tier is impossible without a ladder. In the majority of cases, metal with a chrome-plated surface is used for these purposes. This is a beautiful and durable option, but the material is slippery.

Chromed metal staircase

For children, it is advisable to choose a wooden ladder. They can be marching, made in the form of bedside tables for storing things or toys in the nursery.

Wooden ladder for children's bunk bed