If the square footage of the room does not allow you to be content with luxurious large-sized furniture for sleeping, then a transformable bed is ready to come to the rescue. Thanks to its compactness, practicality, and folding mechanism, a transformable bed for a small apartment allows you to save space and make the room brighter and neater. With a slight movement of the hand, using a simple mechanism, the sleeping place turns into another piece of furniture, for example, a chest of drawers, a wardrobe, a sofa, a wall or a desk. At the same time, space is freed up and free space appears for storing toys, clothes, books, and equipment.
Pros and cons of using transformers
Transforming models are always popular among fans of rationality.
A double bed can be turned into a wardrobe with one movement of the hand
The advantages of such devices are obvious:
- in a children's room, a crib can be transformed into a table for studying or a chest of drawers for toys;
- furniture with a transformation mechanism is easy to assemble and disassemble, the whole procedure takes less than a minute;
- The sizes of transformers are very different, you can choose a suitable model for a child and an adult;
- devices are equipped with orthopedic mattresses;
Such furniture significantly saves space
- transformers can be installed anywhere in the apartment;
- the purchase of such devices is affordable for families with average incomes.
A transforming sofa for a small apartment will come in handy if it is not possible to organize a separate bedroom.
At the same time, transformable furniture needs some special treatment. Disadvantages of Transformers:
- With regular use, convertible folding beds wear out quickly. The lifting mechanism especially often breaks down. When purchasing, it is important to pay attention to the strength of this structural element;
Compared to regular furniture, transformers are more expensive
- transformable furniture is not suitable for use by physically weak people (the sick, children and the elderly);
- for a bed that turns into a closet or wall, you will need a solid wall. Light interior partitions will not withstand the load.
Living room with bedroom function
This is the most common option for installing indoor beds built into closets. During the day, such a room has enough space for a living room, with a TV, a cozy sofa, and a coffee table.
And by night the room turns into a bedroom. The bed folds out of the closet and takes up space that is useful during the day but not needed at night.
Almost the same situation is typical for apartments made in the “studio” style, where almost all the useful space for living is combined. Only the bathroom is separate. The beds built into the closet in the studio area come in handy here.
Transformable bed for a small apartment: models
Furniture with a folding mechanism can be of several types and can be converted into:
- sofa;
- armchair;
- closet;
- podium;
- table.
Transformable wardrobe is one of the most popular models for small apartments
Sofa bed: the most popular model
The most common type of transformation mechanism. During the day it becomes a sofa, at night it becomes a full-fledged place to sleep. A transformable sofa bed for a small apartment can be one or two seater. A variation of this type are folding beds. They can be used as a sofa when assembled.
Sofa bed
Review of double wardrobe transformable bed: price, photo
This transformation option has appeared on the shelves of furniture stores relatively recently. The advantage of this type of bed arrangement is the availability of additional storage space. The cost of such a device varies from 15 to 50 thousand rubles, depending on the manufacturer.
Wardrobe bed
Armchair bed: an excellent choice for a one-room apartment
Chair beds are very convenient when a late guest decides to stay the night or if there is a child in the house. The design is easy to unfold and usually has a drawer at the bottom for storing bed linen.
Chair bed
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For families with two or more children, the issue of arranging beds is very relevant. In a small apartment, children need a lot of space for outdoor play, and sleeping places take up too much space.
Bunk bed
The options for transforming cribs are varied:
- a sleeping place on wheels can be moved under the podium, which will become a playground for children;
- several beds that pull out one after another are collected in one place;
- cribs can be turned into a student’s workplace.
All these models are reliable and durable and will serve until the children grow up
Other transformable furniture
There are other options for transformable furniture for small apartments. The most popular are transformable tables and chairs, as well as a compact ironing area.
Tables and chairs
A transformable or even temporary dining group is a common choice for small-sized owners. Moreover, both its parts and the entire zone can be foldable.
The most popular options:
- folding table and chairs;
- folding stools and table;
- stackable stools and chairs;
- retractable table;
- compact table with folding tabletop;
- performing other functions the rest of the time (chairs standing in the hallway instead of a bench, or a dining table that folds into a coffee table).
Beautiful, stylish transformable table in the interior
Transformable ironing board
A transformer that has gained particular popularity in the design of modern interiors is an ironing board hidden from view. Such boards can be accessed simply and almost instantly, without the need to fold and unfold in the traditional sense (which requires considerable effort and time).
Where is the board most often hidden?
- in a compact mirror cabinet;
- behind the facades of storage systems;
- there are even boards that hide in a drawer (cabinet, cabinet or dressing room).
Stylish, unusual transformable ironing board
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.”
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
Advantages
The described furniture is multifunctional and looks attractive. The consumer, paying attention to this device, can purchase a bed, sofa (wardrobe or table) at the same time. The installed lifting mechanism is simple, so even a child can understand its operation. You can save space as much as possible, this has already been mentioned above. It will be possible to combine several types of furniture in one device. Due to the wide variety of designs, colors and materials, you can diversify your interior.
In addition, as described in reviews of transformable beds, the process of folding and unfolding is carried out quickly. It should be noted: in order to “transform” the bed into another type of furniture, just press the handle. Most of these devices fit easily into the interior and will be a great addition to the bedroom.
Many note that the decision to use such a bed will have a great impact on the lighting. The room will become more spacious and brighter.
Types of mechanisms
Transformable furniture is equipped with tilt-and-turn mechanisms, each of which has its own disadvantages and advantages:
- Retractable mechanism. It is easy to operate and safe. Models with such a device usually have space for placing bed linen.
- Folding mechanism. It is dangerous because during transformation it can fall or pinch an arm or leg. Beds attached to the wall save space when assembled and allow you to place built-in shelves above them.
In addition, folding mechanisms can be gas-lift or spring. Spring ones are considered more durable and reliable due to their simplicity. There is practically nothing to break in the spring. But transforming such devices requires some effort, so for older people it is not recommended to purchase models with a spring device.
Some lifting mechanisms require significant effort
Gas lift devices are not as reliable, but if used correctly they will last quite a long time. Furniture with this mechanism unfolds effortlessly. The only drawback of gas lift is that furniture with it is much more expensive.
The gas lift mechanism allows you to transform furniture without effort
Materials
The choice of material for a transformable bed must be taken responsibly. Let us describe some features of various types of materials.
| Material | Lifetime | Reliability |
| Chipboard | Less than 5 years | Low |
| MDF | More than 5 years. | Average |
| Natural wood | Unlimited | High |
| Metal | Unlimited | High |
Much attention should be paid to the quality of the material of the transformable bed fastenings. For reliable fastening, it is worth using confirmations (that is, the same screws, but with a blunt tip), as well as reinforced steel corners
One of the main parts of a transformable bed is its support, that is, the legs. They bear the main load (about two-thirds), so it is worth choosing furniture with durable legs. In some models, the legs can be replaced with a wide support board or a curved steel pipe, which provides a fairly strong support.
Recommendations for choosing a model
Which of the described types of transformers to choose depends only on the preferences of the apartment owner and the possibility of placement. But there are some nuances that should be noted:
- Frame material. Transformers are made with a frame made of MDF, chipboard, wood or metal. Recently, metal structures, characterized by reliability and durability, have gained particular popularity. Wood is an environmentally friendly material, not much inferior in strength to metal. But chipboard and MDF are unreliable, it is better to abandon this option.
Metal beds are the most popular model
- Mattress quality. Usually the mattress comes as one set with furniture, but does not always meet the buyer’s requirements. If you can purchase a mattress separately, you need to check its dimensions. They must match the size of the bed. Particular attention should be paid to children's mattresses; the child's posture will depend on the correct sleeping position. The best mattress fillers are coconut fiber or latex foam.
Good sleep depends on a quality mattress
- Furniture size. The length of the sleeping place must correspond to the person’s height and have a margin of fifteen centimeters. To determine a comfortable width, you need to lie down and put your hands behind your head. If your elbows fit into the dimensions of the sleeping place, it fits.
The transformable crib will grow with the baby
- Safety and structural strength. These parameters are especially important for a bed in a children's room.
Dimensions
The dimensional grid of transforming models differs little from the standard ones and fully complies with GOST requirements. The transformer can be designed for children aged 0 to 10 years and has its own dimensions.
| Age | Width | Length | Bed height from floor |
| Kids from 0 to 3 years | 60 cm | 120 cm | Lower position – 30 cm, upper position – 50 cm |
| Preschoolers from 4 to 7 years old | 60 cm | 140 cm | 30 cm |
| Schoolchildren from 8 to 12 years old | 80 cm | 160 cm | 50 cm |
| Teenagers from 12-13 years old | 90 cm | 180 cm | 50 cm |
The model range for adults can be divided into three types: single, one-and-a-half and double. Single beds produced by domestic manufacturers can vary in width from 70 to 90 cm. While imported brands offer more spacious options for one bed, the width of which is 90-100 cm. The length of the bed is 1.9-2 meters . This option is perfect for teenagers and adults with low weight.
Transformable one-and-a-half beds have a larger area and provide freedom of sleep for one person, but for two there will be not enough space. The standard width is up to 1.4 meters, and the length is 1.9-2 m. A truly royal option for the bedroom would be a double bed, the dimensions of which are 1.4x2 meters and 1.6x2 m. But among modern models you can also find specimens with width which will be 170 cm, which is not very practical for transformers, because do not forget about the load on the wall.
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Wardrobe sofa bed Wardrobe bed
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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Beautiful room interior ideas
Practicality and compactness are the main features of a modern interior. A creative design move can turn even the smallest apartment into a bright and spacious room.
Crowding is the main disadvantage of small apartments, but this problem is quite easy to solve.
The main feature is the lighting. You should not hang heavy and dark curtains on windows. They are more suitable for spacious rooms. It is better to let more sunlight into the room. The main thing is to avoid the presence of dark corners. You can place artificial LED lighting along the floor or ceiling. This technique will visually expand the cramped space.
An even more interesting technique is photo wallpaper. The image of a spacious landscape or city panorama on the wall gives a feeling of freedom, expanding the room and, as it were, continuing it further, transferring the inhabitants to another place. It should be noted that images in cold tones will visually enlarge the room. It is best to choose wallpaper with an advantage of green, blue or blue colors.
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Space loves order.
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When decorating a small room, you should divide the room into functional zones. That is, you need to imagine what exactly this or that area will be used for (rest, work, sports). Depending on this, it is worth placing decorative items and necessary furniture.
Multifunctional furniture, such as a transformable bed, will be an ideal solution for saving space in the room. By combining both a sleeping area and a closet in one design, you can solve the problem of lack of space.
By following these simple rules, you can easily and without much expense transform a cramped, gloomy home into a cozy, bright and spacious room where you can spend pleasant time with yourself and in company.
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