Photo: safehouz.com Transformable furniture has become a real salvation for small-sized apartments, because they still haven’t come up with a better way to really save space. Although in fact it appeared much earlier than is commonly believed. The first beds with drawers were used in the houses of the nobility in Germany, and chests of drawers were used en masse by the British at the same time. We tell you what modern manufacturers offer!
Transformable beds
One of the most common types of transformers is a bed. The sofa bed has been known and used for quite some time. There is a version of a Euro book, and there is a roll-out version (when the horizontal part is pulled out on wheels and the vertical part is lowered).
- Such sofa beds are full-fledged sleeping places. It’s difficult to talk about their convenience in general.
- It is necessary to consider each specific option, what content is contained in this sofa.
- If we compare with a stationary orthopedic mattress, then often this comparison will not be in favor of the sofa bed.
The chair-bed is most often used in children's rooms. A very convenient option that significantly saves space for children's fun. It is also equipped with a built-in drawer, which can be used, for example, to store bedding.
Which material to choose
When choosing transformable furniture, you should pay special attention to the materials from which the bed body is made. Among the offered range you can find models made of the following materials:
- chipboard;
- MDF;
- noble wood species.
Chipboard beds are a budget option that everyone can afford. If we talk about quality, then such a material is unable to withstand the daily load placed on it for a long time, so the service life of transformer beds made of chipboard is limited to 2-3 years.
Transformers made from MDF are more durable; models made from this raw material can be found in the range of domestic and foreign manufacturers, and their service life will be at least 5 years. Beds made from solid natural wood will last the longest, but you need to understand that the weight of the product will be much greater. Therefore, the preparation of the surface where the system will be attached must be approached thoroughly so that it can withstand the permissible load.
An equally important point is to focus on the metal from which the fastening system, lifting mechanisms and legs are made. Heavy metal alloys do not deform and are able to withstand heavy weight; they should be given preference when choosing a transformer for your home, photo.
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Transformable wardrobe
Recently, folding beds have become increasingly popular. During the day, such a bed turns into a wardrobe or sofa. It, along with all bedding, rises ninety degrees and is fixed with holders.
And this whole structure looks like a closet wall when closed. There are options when a raised and fixed bed is converted into a sofa built into a closet, which turns out to be very functional.
When choosing such a wardrobe bed, you need to consider a number of points:
- Particular attention should be paid to the mechanisms - they should be of high quality and easy to use (that is, there should be no difficulties when folding and unfolding the bed);
- The mattress fastening system needs to be checked. It should be reliable, but also allow you to easily remove the mattress for drying or disinfection;
- It is necessary to take into account that the wardrobe-bed must stand against a load-bearing wall due to the fact that the entire structure is attached to the wall, and it must withstand such serious loads.
Wardrobe beds differ in the location of the sleeping area relative to the closet wall. There are models with fasteners on the long side of the bed, and there are models with fasteners on the short side.
When fastened along the long side, the closet turns out to be quite wide and its part above the bed can be used as a full-fledged storage system. This version of a transforming cabinet is well suited for narrow rooms. The disadvantage here is that only a one- or one-and-a-half-bed place can be built-in.
Bunk wardrobe beds are built in a similar way. The sleeping places are located one above the other, and when folded they look like a wardrobe. This design has a disadvantage: to climb to the second tier, you need to use a ladder and when the beds are removed it needs to be stored somewhere.
- Most often, bunk beds are installed in children's rooms, because... they allow you to free up a lot of free space.
- And another advantage of this option is the relatively low price.
- Such models do not require a particularly powerful lifting mechanism, since the load on it is not so high.
- Often a spring mechanism can be used, and this can reduce the cost of furniture.
Models attached to the wall along the short part are sometimes called “vertical folding beds”. These models use pneumatic lifts, and it is important that they are of high quality.
There are even lifts with automatic drive and remote control. Accordingly, the price of such models of wardrobe-beds is much higher. There are options with single, one-and-a-half and double beds.
Average cost of models
| Image | Model | Cost, rub |
| Transformable wardrobe-table | 28000 | |
| Sofa-wardrobe-bed transformer | 55000 | |
| Double transformable wardrobe bed | 55000 | |
| Transformable loft bed | 56400 | |
| Horizontal wardrobe bed | 35000 | |
| Table-bed | 35000 | |
| Wardrobe-bed-library | 92000 |
A folding sofa can be selected to suit any interior
Transformable wall
If you need to turn a bedroom into a fairly business room during the day, then a transforming wall will do the job perfectly. Its peculiarity is that part of the wall moves away and a vertical bed hidden behind it appears.
This “wall” retains its functionality, while slightly losing the depth of the cabinet.
But there is a big plus - during the daytime the bed is not visible at all. The disadvantage of such furniture is its high price.
Device principle
The 3 in 1 transforming cabinet is an interconnected mechanism. When folded, it becomes a false wardrobe, taking up little space.
It is easy to transform the wardrobe into a bed: to do this, pull the locking cord and lower the wardrobe to the floor in the bed position. By lowering the bed to a certain level, above the floor, you get a dining table.
This practical solution in the interior helps save space for energetic games with a child, exercise in the morning, or free up space for family celebrations.
Transformable seats
Transformable seats include, for example, folding chairs, which, when folded, can be stored on a loggia or in a closet and used when guests arrive.
Ottomans or benches with covers often act not only as a seat, but as part of a storage system - shoes in the hallway or all sorts of utensils in the kitchen.
A few words about the design
The design of a transformable bed for a small apartment can be anything and it is not difficult to choose a model that ideally matches the chosen interior style.
The device can have strict shapes or voluminous back and armrests
Expert's point of view
Yaroslava Galayko
Lead designer and studio manager at Ecologica Interiors
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“On sale there are models decorated with carvings or upholstered in genuine leather. Tapestry or jacquard can also be used as upholstery.”
Transformable tables
A good option in a small kitchen can be a console that folds out completely or halfway.
For a long time, everyone has known about the table-book, which when folded takes up very little space, but when assembled it is ready to welcome a large number of guests.
Wardrobe-table
In Soviet times, such a cabinet was called a secretary. A very convenient option for arranging a place to work or study. After use, the hinged lid closes and makes the room spacious and hides all work tools or study items inside.
Advantages and disadvantages of transformable furniture
The main advantage of such furniture is that it is more compact than individual pieces of furniture.
Among the disadvantages are:
- High price
- To use some transformers you sometimes need to make an effort. It is important to take into account that older people and children may not be able to fold/unfold such furniture on their own.
Mechanisms in transformable furniture must be of high quality to ensure safe operation. But even they sometimes break.
Results
A transformable bed for a small apartment is an excellent opportunity to rationally use space. A wide range of models allows you to choose furniture that suits the size and design. When purchasing, you should pay attention to the quality of the folding mechanism and the compliance of the bed with physiological parameters.
The transformation mechanism will allow you to create a workspace in a small room
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