Varieties of choosing transformable furniture for a children's room

Folding furniture, called transformers, is convenient for small apartments. Manufacturers produce single copies of interior items and multifunctional sets. A special place is occupied by transformable children's furniture, which can grow with the kids. This short review presents a variety of space-saving furniture models for sitting and lying, working and drawing.

Transformable furniture allows you to equip even a very small room with everything you need

Features of transformable furniture in a children's room

Folding modules and sliding systems are designed for infants and older children. Teens can find beds that can be stowed away in closets, tables with convertible tops, and much more. Furnishings are created to provide the child with maximum living comfort. There are places for classes and textbooks for schoolchildren. The small transformable children's room can accommodate everything a child needs and leaves room for free movement.

A bed with a lifting base, under which there is a convenient storage system

Folding products have a number of advantages; thanks to the increasing sleeping space, there is no need to change furniture as the baby grows. The transformer has all kinds of drawers, compartments, other functional elements, and devices that improve comfort. Tiered and modular models are convenient for twins and the same age who are used to being together, but everyone has their own personal space. In a small area, children can perform different activities if a recreation and study area is provided.

The folding interior has certain disadvantages:

• a child may feel uncomfortable in a large bed;
• one folding module takes up a lot of space at once;
• Numerous storage spaces are not designed for large items.

Sometimes transformable furniture gets boring and you have to buy something new.

A mobile chair-bed does not take up little space during the day, and in the evening it turns into a sleeping place

Reliable mechanisms

In order for the furniture to last a long time and without breakdowns, it is necessary to pay special attention to the transformation mechanisms. The fittings must be made from high-quality materials. Among the wide variety of designs, several types of furniture can be distinguished.

Eurobook

The sofa bed is one of the most common models. It occupies a minimum of space since it is installed close to the wall, which is especially important in children's rooms of modest size. Main advantages:

• The simple operation of the mechanism allows the child to easily use the furniture;
• When disassembled, the sofa bed for a teenager forms a spacious sleeping area;
• Wide selection of upholstery materials of different prices and characteristics;
• Thanks to the presence of built-in drawers, you don’t have to look for additional places to store bedding;
• Manufacturers offer models with or without armrests.

Thanks to the hardwood guides, the rollers are easy to move. A wide price range makes it easy to choose furniture at a very affordable price.

Click-clack

The sofa bed is practical and easy to transform. As a rule, products can be fixed in three positions: sitting, lying down and reclining. The main advantages of the model:

• Long service life is ensured by the use of steel in the manufacture of individual structural elements;
• The modern appearance makes the model a real decoration of the interior;
• When unfolded, the sleeping place has a flat surface without depressions or protruding parts;
• You can choose a base with different fillings (including orthopedic);
• Compact dimensions allow the furniture to fit seamlessly even into small spaces;
• The presence of built-in drawers where bedding and clothes can easily be placed.

Folding click-clack systems are considered very functional and easy to use. To allow the backrest to be locked in three different positions, a three-position swivel mechanism is installed. Before purchasing a model, let your child try unfolding the sofa. This will make sure that the process of transforming furniture will not cause difficulties for the teenager.

Dolphin

You practically don’t need to put any effort into unfolding the furniture. Therefore, such a sofa bed is often placed in a teenager’s room. The main advantages of the model:

• Reliability – such products are able to withstand heavy loads and operate well for a long period of time;
• When unfolded, a rather comfortable sleeping place is formed;

To unfold the furniture, simply lift the seat slightly and pull it towards you, then lower it to a horizontal position. To prevent furniture from creaking when moving, special plastic washers are installed under the springs. In a spacious room you can put a corner model that will stylishly decorate a teenager’s room. The furniture is also equipped with built-in drawers for linen.

Accordion

The sofa bed is a retractable type of furniture. The berth is formed by three sections: a seat and two backrests. There are several advantages of the model:

• A simple method of transformation - just move the seat forward, and the entire structure is easily and quickly converted into one plane;
• It’s easy to choose sofas of different widths – from 120 to 195 cm;
• The sofa is installed close to the wall, which saves room space;
• Steel is used to manufacture the transformation mechanism, which ensures the reliability of the furniture and significantly increases its service life;
• The built-in drawer solves the problem of storing bed linen.

Unfolding models (Accordion) are created on the basis of a metal frame assembled from pipes 30x20x1.5 mm. The frame of the structure is additionally reinforced.

A wide selection of models makes it possible to choose a narrow sofa bed for a small room, which takes up little space, but allows you to organize a full-fledged and comfortable sleeping place for a night's rest. And the presence of removable covers increases the comfort and service life of sofa beds.

Types of transformable furniture

Multifunctional furniture can be:

• with vertical and horizontal transformation;
• tiered, when the entire space is occupied, space is saved;
• composite, when the modules move without mechanical devices;
• equipped with rotating structures.

The sofa bed has a simple and fairly reliable design

In furniture stores you can find:

• pull-out and reclining beds;
• desks with movable tabletops;
• multifunctional wardrobes;
• various chests of drawers;
• high chairs and cots for babies.

The modern folding interior is equipped with convenient mechanisms and is easy to assemble.

It is important to combine interior items correctly and adhere to a single style.

Transformable bed

A transformable children's bed for a small apartment grows with the baby.

The transformable crib can be modified to suit the age and height of the baby

The height of the bed is adjustable, making it comfortable to rock babies in cribs with a pendulum. The cradle transforms into a deep playpen; reliable wheels move easily. Models with 6 and 8 types of transformations are surprising; a transformable bed with longitudinal motion sickness does not take up much space.

There are models that combine a changing table with cabinets and a roll-out orthopedic base.

A compact and capacious chest of drawers with a changing surface is convenient for placing children's things

Table transformer

For schoolchildren living in a small apartment, an original transforming children's desk will be an alternative to a bulky desk. Furniture with adjustable height and tilt of the tabletop will help avoid scoliosis and preserve the child’s vision.

A transforming desk with adjustable legs will “grow” with the student

Convenient drawer is useful for storing writing instruments

Lightweight plastic transformable children's tables have an expressive design and bright colors. For older children, compact models with drawers, retractable table tops, and reclining seats are intended. For a teenager, you can buy a transformable children's bed-table. The sleeping place is laid out on the tabletop.

Modular furniture accustoms the child to order. In a cramped space it is possible to find a place for exercise and outdoor games.

Transformable chair

Popular children's transformable tables and chairs have different functionality. Some models grow with the baby and can serve until school. Others turn into rocking chairs for babies, needed from the first year of life. Folding, composite, retractable options made of wood and plastic have been developed. The textile design of the seat looks original.

This model can be used as a high chair for feeding a baby or as a full-fledged table for an older child

Furniture items for children are not designed for heavy loads; the permissible weight is indicated in the operating instructions. It is unsafe to exceed the calculated values.

The transformable chair “Humpbacked Horse” was developed in accordance with the recommendations of orthopedic doctors

And others

Multifunctional folding or sliding furniture is available in several modifications: from prefabricated modules, cabinet, with upholstery. Folding children's sofas are combined with hanging shelves, cabinets, and drawers for storing essentials.

A folding bed consisting of a wall with shelves and drawers is an excellent solution for a small room

A wall with transformable modules fits perfectly into small rooms, is used for zoning studio apartments, and creates a personal space for the child. Wardrobes are combined with a sleeping area and a work desk.

One set of furniture can provide sleeping places for two children at night, and serve as a comfortable sofa during the day

The walls with the table are placed in an area that receives sunlight. For a two-story layout, it is worth providing an additional lamp.

Additional functionality

A sofa bed also provides additional useful features. Some models have sections for storing things, a sports or guest area, shelves, pillows and even a closet.

Upholstered furniture can be complemented with other elements. For example, hidden niches or transformation mechanisms. This product is more practical, but its cost also increases.

Storage compartment Sports corner

Guest area

Shelves at the head Additional sides

Side pouf

Furniture making materials

Children's interior items are made from environmentally friendly materials that do not emit harmful substances. Relevant standards for plastic and metal products have been developed.

Tree

Wooden cabinets, beds, and other interior items create a healthy microclimate. Folding structures are made from solid wood; natural veneer is ideal for finishing. Durable natural material is ideal for a children's room.

A wooden pendulum bed equipped with a special mechanism that allows you to rock your baby to sleep as if in a cradle.

Metal

All moving mechanisms are made of tool steel with a large margin of safety. Metal chrome elements give the furniture a modern look, practical semicircular sides make the interior safe for children.

The most reliable are transformable furniture, the construction of which uses a durable metal frame

And others

Resin-reinforced wood panels are traditionally used to create modular and cabinet furniture. Eco-friendly plastic at a low cost is used to create lightweight interior structures.

A hidden bed made of MDF hides in a niche due to a folding mechanism and, when raised, merges with the overall design

Review of manufacturers

Furniture production offers a huge selection of transformable beds. Here are the most popular and reliable ones:

• “Fairy” is a well-proven production of children's furniture, created on the basis of the Votkinsk Machine-Building Plant (Udmurtia).

• IKEA is a world-famous Dutch retail chain. The choice in favor of children's furniture from IKEA is made by parents who value laconic design and low price. You will find out what other beds are in the stores of this manufacturer in our article.

• Antel is a Nizhny Novgorod company specializing in the production of children's furniture. The most popular transformer model is “Ulyana”. The company produces ECO cribs for newborns, made from the safest materials.

• "SKV-Company" is an Arkhangelsk production company that has been specializing in the production of children's furniture for more than 15 years.

Types of transformer furniture mechanisms

A feature of each type of transformable interior items are original designs that ensure safe operation of the furniture. The mechanism unfolds in one motion; simplicity and reliability are the main principles of hinge manufacturers.

When choosing transformable furniture, special attention must be paid to the quality of the fittings used.

Roll-out, folding and swing systems, “dolphins”, “Eurobooks”, “accordions” help create compact headsets.

Bunk beds

Two-story models and three-tier modules are convenient when there are two children. The varied designs offer interesting models for twins and children of different ages. Double folding wardrobe beds are equipped with orthopedic mattresses. There are simple options for “folding beds” with a spacious drawer for bedding.

Folding beds in a school-age boys' room

Modern options for folding beds are valued for functionality and convenience. The main advantage is the saving of living space, the bed does not occupy a separate area. Such furniture combines important functional features of interiors: mobility and simplicity. Beds for temporary use do not litter the living space.

Transformable bed with an additional bed in the form of a roll-out section equipped with drawers

When arranging furniture, it is necessary to leave passages of at least 40 cm for safe passage to the bathroom or toilet.

Design options

Furniture for teenagers aged 13–17 years is made in a more restrained style than for children. It is not customary to use images of cartoon characters, superheroes, and fairies. The emphasis is on a single color scheme and the same style. But still, teenage design is distinguished by its originality and bright colors.

Popular types of accordion chair-beds, features

To fit furniture into the interior, you should consider the following:

• for a high-tech room, bright ornaments and geometric patterns are suitable, while classics “require” neutral and muted colors;
• if a teenager’s bedroom is decorated in a Scandinavian style, monotony and strict, regular shapes are preferred;
• Provence is floral motifs;
• if you haven’t decided on the style yet, the “basic” option is suitable - a plain sofa, to which you can later add bright accents in the form of pillows and other textiles.

From a psychological point of view, colors that have a beneficial effect on the psyche are preferred. For boys - dark shades that help develop a masculine character. But it is important to maintain a balance here. If there are too many dark colors in the room, the furniture should become a bright accent. An excess of dark shades can cause sudden changes in mood and blues.

For girls, the color scheme is selected taking into account age. The older the teenager, the calmer the shades are needed. If a bright pink sofa is suitable for a 13-year-old girl, then powdery shades are suitable for an 18-year-old girl. Among the options that are used for upholstered furniture are lilac, blue, turquoise, olive. Floral motifs or geometric prints are appropriate.

Velvet or leather furniture looks inappropriate in a teenager's room. Fabric upholstery in calm pastel shades is not only more interesting, but also lasts longer.

A wide range of models of sofa beds for teenagers allows you to choose an option even for a narrow small room. If you need to save space, a “Eurobook”, as well as a single version with pillows, are suitable. When you want to use space as practically as possible, you should take a closer look at transformers or a model such as an “attic” - it usually provides additional functions.

High-tech Scandinavian style

Provence Basic plain option

Wardrobe or chest of drawers

Furniture factories began to pay more attention to creating universal furniture for storing clothes, toys, school supplies, textbooks, and dictionaries. A transforming wardrobe with a bed and a sofa is an ideal option for large families.

A transforming wardrobe with a full bed is suitable for a teenager’s room

A chest of drawers with a pull-out chair will replace a bulky desk. They produce models with retractable tabletops, swivel ones for teenagers, and dresser tables for changing babies.

The transformable chest of drawers can easily turn into a desk if necessary.

Photos of examples of children's room design with transformable furniture

The photo selection presents the best transformable beds for children, photos and successful design solutions in different price categories.

If you remove the side of this crib, the baby's sleeping bed will turn into a comfortable sofa for an older child

The transformable crib as in the photo takes up little space, numerous drawers are designed for storing things.

A bed-table will be the optimal solution for a teenager’s room

The compact arrangement of all the essentials helps to unload the space, creating more air. Some transformers have a play area.

Combined furniture allows you to save space and not clutter the space with unnecessary objects

Thanks to an integrated approach, using transformable furniture, you can comfortably furnish even the smallest room. It is necessary to take into account the age and gender of the child. Teenagers are attracted to modern design, boys prefer minimalism, girls are attracted to romanticism. A comfortable environment inspires the child and helps children develop.

Multifunctional loft bed with desk

Model options and their advantages

Teenage sofas are actively used both at night and during the day. Therefore, it is better to choose the most functional models on which the child can sleep well at night and be able to spend the daytime productively.

Single

The design visually resembles a bed. However, thanks to the presence of three backs, during the daytime the design of the model can be used as a sofa. It is enough just to place a few hard pillows at the side backrest. The optimal parameters of furniture are width 80, 90 cm, and length 180, 190, 200 cm. The height of the drawers can be different (from 30, 40, 45 cm). Product advantages:

• The presence of built-in sections where you can put bedding and clothes;
• Reliability of the design, since the furniture does not need to be constantly laid out to organize a sleeping area;
• Wide selection of upholstery materials of different prices and characteristics.

You can choose models with different ways of opening drawers: roll-out, folding.

Attic

The furniture is presented in a two-tier design. The sleeping place is located on the second tier, and the sofa is below. Bed size: width - 80, 90 cm, length - 190, 200 cm. Height from the floor to the second tier 130 cm. Product advantages:

• Furniture does not need to be folded/unfolded;
• It is easy to equip a sports corner or sections for storing items on the side walls/racks.

Some models have built-in storage drawers.

Transformer

The furniture has several modifications. The most familiar option is a sofa that converts into a bed. The most common bed sizes are: width 150, 160 cm, length 180, 190, 200 cm. Models that move forward are available with the following bed parameters: width 130, 140, 150 cm, length 190, 200, 205 cm. Advantages of furniture :

• A huge selection of models differing in transformation mechanisms, shapes, sizes;
• A narrow sofa model that folds forward can be placed near a narrow wall;
• Various filling options. To form correct posture for a teenager and get a good night’s rest, it is advisable to purchase models with orthopedic blocks, latex or blocks of independent/dependent springs;
• It is easy to choose furniture of different price categories.

And a slightly less popular type of furniture is a sofa with a lift-up bed. To arrange a sleeping place, you just need to lower the bed, fixed in a vertical position behind the sofa. Advantages of the design: originality, spectacular aesthetic appearance, ease of control of the mechanisms for raising/lowering the bed. It should be noted that the main advantage of any sofa bed model is the saving of room space without losing the functionality of the furniture.

Photo of children's furniture-transformer