Design and rules for choosing a folding bed built into a closet

Materials

As a rule, modern furniture factories try to make furniture from high-quality materials.
Mechanisms are made from high-quality metal alloys such as steel or aluminum, thanks to which the wardrobe can be transformed into a bed and back. Thus, this ensures a long service life for the furniture. As for the frame of the fittings, it can be made of metal or solid high-quality wood. The rest of the bed parts can be made from chipboard, MDF or wood:

• If the wardrobe-bed is made of real, unpressed wood, then such furniture will delight you with its service life, since this material is one of the most durable and high-quality. The price, of course, will be appropriate, but beauty and reliability are ensured for a long period of use. The main thing is that all wooden surfaces are treated with a special impregnation against mold and insects.
• A more economical option is a wardrobe bed made of MDF. This is also a high-quality and reliable material with positive performance characteristics, and it is also environmentally friendly. Often the frame itself is made of metal, and the facade and decorative elements are made of MDF, so that the model costs less and has less weight for ease of transportation.

Various materials are also used to upholster or upholster the bed itself, it all depends on the model. If, for example, this is a 3 in 1 model, when there is a small sofa, then it can be covered with jacquard, chenille, real leather or its substitute (artificial or eco-leather). The banner can be ordinary or decorative, for example, a carriage tie.

Very often, this furniture can be complemented with decorative elements, for example, a cabinet can have glass or mirror inserts or have a decorative metal pattern (art forging).

Advantages and disadvantages

How to position the bed correctly
The main advantage of built-in furniture structures is that they allow you to free up space for free movement around the apartment. The transformable type of furniture has the following advantages:

1. Multifunctionality. The assembled built-in bed can be a closet, a cabinet, or a sofa.
2. The built-in or folding design allows you to hide the sleeping area from prying eyes in a one-room apartment.
3. Such furniture increases the functionality of the room. For example, folding beds installed in the bedroom when assembled make it possible to use the room as a living room, and single beds in the children's room allow you to free up space for games and receiving guests.
4. Various engineering and design solutions make it possible to use built-in furniture in an interior of any stylistic orientation, regardless of whether it is assembled or disassembled.
5. Folding built-in structures are equipped with a special belt fastening system, which allows you not to clean the bed before assembly.
6. Orthopedic and anatomical mattresses can be placed on folding and built-in models.
7. The ability to assemble the bed allows you to better monitor the cleanliness of the room.

The disadvantages of this type of furniture include the following factors:

• High price. Beautiful, high-quality and, most importantly, safe built-in furniture cannot cost as much as simple free-standing furniture. The cost of high-quality and reliable fittings that ensure the operation of the mechanisms plays a large role in pricing. Installing a built-in sleeping area will require changes to the interior, which will cause additional costs.
• A folding double bed can have considerable weight, so it will only be assembled occasionally, for example, before cleaning or receiving guests.
• There is a high probability of injury in case of improper operation or malfunction of assembly mechanisms or spontaneous opening of folding furniture.
• If you plan to install a folding bed in the room, the wall must be properly reinforced. Folding beds are not attached to plasterboard or other temporary partitions.

In what cases may it be necessary to install a transforming bed?

Living room and bedroom – 2 in 1

One of the most common cases of the need to install a closet with a built-in sleeping module is the presence of a single room, which should be a living room during the day and turn into a bedroom at night. In some cases, the only room in the apartment serves as a nursery and/or office. In conditions of severe saving of usable space, a transforming bed becomes a necessary and sufficient solution for optimizing the available square footage.

A similar situation arises in studio apartments, where not only the living room and bedroom are combined in one room, but also the kitchen, hallway and other functional segments have a common area (only the bathroom is separate).

There are a considerable number of models of built-in folding beds on sale that will look organic in any interior. Most often, the cabinet itself and its facade are made in a neutral color scheme (white, gray, black). The surface of the facade has no decor or inserts, it is executed laconically and universally. The outer part of the bottom of the bed is the front part of the closet.

This model is most often complemented by open shelves or bookcases (on two sides or on one - depending on the location of the transformable bed and the capabilities of the room).

But there are folding vertical models, “hidden” behind hinged cabinet doors (or accordion doors). But such models are less popular. As a rule, such execution can be seen in custom-made furniture sets.

A vertical bed can also be built into a wardrobe with sliding doors.

Even less commonly used are “sliding” doors. If the folding bed is presented in a double version, but it is not possible to make hinged doors, you can use this original, but at the same time practical method.

Cabinet

A bed in an office is most likely not the most popular option for using transformable furniture within living spaces, but it is found quite often in very spacious homes. Sometimes it is more convenient to spend the night right in the office in case of protracted work than to get to the bedroom with the risk of waking up the household. The bed is built into a closet that fits perfectly into the overall picture of the room. This can be either part of a bookcase or an imitation surface for a painting or panel.

In offices, horizontal models of transformable beds are most often used. They are compact, designed for one bed, require less usable space and can fit seamlessly into furniture solutions for a home office.

But in some cases, installing a vertical folding bed may be justified. Here is an example of using a vertical bed integrated into a built-in wardrobe with smooth fronts.

Children's or teenager's room

In a children's room, having free space for games and creativity, sports and simply active activities is a priority for creating an interior. Therefore, in conditions of small square footage of the room, it is advisable to use a sleeping place, a niche built into the closet. Most often, horizontal transforming bed models are used in a child’s room or a teenager’s room…

But the vertical arrangement of a folding transforming bed can be part of a plan for the rational use of the usable space of a small room.

In some cases, in a children's room it is necessary to install a sleeping place for one of the parents, but without using up the useful space of the room. For occasional use, both a model with a vertical recline (if the ceiling height is sufficient) and a horizontal transforming bed are suitable.

But there is also the opposite possibility - installing a folding bed for a child within the parent’s bedroom.

Auxiliary room

In private houses or large apartments, you can also install a folding bed in a closet, which is located in a utilitarian room - a hall, a corridor, a space near the stairs, and even in a laundry room. This option for arranging a bed is suitable for occasional use by late guests. After all, most often the owners of a household do not have the opportunity to allocate a separate room for receiving guests, because it is obvious that most of the time the room will not be used.

And finally

We bring to your attention examples of installing two or more folding beds in rooms of various modifications. This method of arranging sleeping places can be useful both in homes with a large number of household members as a permanent place to sleep, and as a temporary solution for country houses and country houses. Here is a standard approach with two vertical folding mechanisms on one wall...

A similar arrangement, but with horizontal built-in sleeping modules...

In some cases, it makes sense to use different methods of integrating beds into a transforming wardrobe (both horizontal and vertical). But for such methods of creating sleeping places, the room must have a sufficiently large area.

And an unconventional option is a folding bunk bed, each level of which is intended for one person.

Bed-wardrobe in interior design ideas

Bed under the ceiling installation description

Each wardrobe-bed model is made in a specific style, which fits the specific dimensions of the room. For small rooms, furniture in the style of minimalism, loft or hi-tech is perfect:

High-tech style wardrobe beds are distinguished by their great functionality, practicality and non-standard design. Such models will not only be an excellent place to relax and place things, but also decorate the room itself, since the design is always made with the addition of shiny or matte surfaces.

For medium-sized rooms, designers advise purchasing bed cabinets in Provence, Modern or Country style:

• People who prefer classics, airy shapes and good quality materials can safely take a wardrobe bed in the Provence style. This model will have clear lines and shapes. As a rule, such models have a built-in vertically folding bed with two wardrobes on the sides, which can be supplemented with built-in cabinets. Also, such models have a beautiful and voluminous headboard, which can be attached to the wall or to the fake inner wall of the cabinet.
• A country style wardrobe bed is different in that it must be made of solid wood (linden, pine, mahogany) or with the addition of metal. This model has distinctive characteristics such as strength, reliability and durability. For a medium-sized room, this model would be an excellent option.

For large and spacious rooms, large wardrobe beds are suitable, capable of dividing the space into zones. It can be Baroque, classicism or rococo style:

• From the very name of the Baroque style, you can understand that such a wardrobe-bed will be full of delights, it may even have decorative stucco molding, and most importantly, it is made of high-quality materials (fine wood, high-quality metal alloys, durable and beautiful upholstery material). Very often, such models are made to order so that the room has a harmonious atmosphere that can be changed depending on the time of day.
• The Rococo style is not complete without its frills. Its distinctive side is the presence of rounded and soft shapes with gilded or antique elements. These could be “shabby” handles on a cabinet or on a pull-out bedside table.

Most designers are convinced that if there is no idea what style of furniture you need to choose for a room, then it is better to choose classics. A classic wardrobe-bed will delight you with its practicality, functionality, simplicity of shape and color scheme, which will fit absolutely into any room design.

10 photos

You can see different types of wardrobe beds in the following video.

Types of structures and transformation mechanisms

Bed with extra bed

According to the type of mechanism for lifting and unfolding, wardrobe beds have 2 options: gas and spring system:

• Gas shock absorbers have gas inside, which, in turn, presses on the piston, due to this, the bed lowers smoothly and slowly, without the risk of dropping it on itself. Such a wardrobe-bed will please you with its long service life, but the price for such quality is appropriate (you will have to pay a little more than for the above mechanism).
• The design of the spring release mechanism itself is simple and easy to use. The springs are stretched by the weight of the bed, and thus it lowers to the floor. As experienced craftsmen say, such a mechanism will last less than a gas one, since frequent use of the spring causes the curls to weaken and become deformed over time, so such a transformer costs much less.

Based on the design of the folding mechanism, there are vertical folding wardrobe beds and horizontal folding ones:

A vertical folding bed is much more practical and convenient in its functionality. This is due to the fact that during the day it hides in the closet, freeing up a large space for the work area. Very often the closet is equipped with built-in shelves, cabinets or a full-length mirror

It is very important that the wardrobe-bed stands on a flat surface (sometimes you have to level the floor), otherwise, due to skew, the wall-mounted folding mechanism may jam and work poorly

There are improved 3-in-1 models, where there is a closet itself, a small sofa, a prefabricated one with a bed in the middle (or on the side). This option is very practical and functional in that at night there is a full-fledged sleeping bed, and during the day there is a small corner sofa and a large, spacious closet. For very small rooms, a tilt-and-turn or swivel bed is suitable. The principle of operation of such a folding sleeping box is very simple: thanks to special fastenings, you need to turn the main body and pull it out towards you. In the usual assembled state, this is an ordinary cabinet with books or necessary things arranged.

Technical features of folding beds built into the closet

According to its technical characteristics and the loads placed on it, the folding bed must be firmly held at the base. Obviously, it makes sense to expect high reliability, wear resistance and strength from a piece of furniture that performs at least two functions. These are the requirements that apply to all functional systems and elements of transformer modules.

A wardrobe with a built-in folding bed is a whole base of functional elements:

• the metal frame (most often from a hoist) at the base of the module is made from tubes with a diameter of 2 to 5 cm;
• a German silent and easy-to-slide system of elements is used as a lifting mechanism to change the position of the transformer;
• a lamella system consisting of 12 to 24 elements is used as a support for the mattress. The slats can be made of wood or be made of light aluminum alloy;
• the bed in the transformable sleeping module is equipped with retractable legs or a solid platform to ensure stability;
• as a rule, the bed is equipped with special belts for securing the bed linen (the finished bed will appear in the living room or office with literally one movement of the folding mechanism);
• The style of execution of the cabinet doors (in case of purchasing a ready-made furniture solution) meets modern requirements and is presented in a fairly wide range of color and texture solutions.

Some ready-made solutions with a bed built into a closet are not equipped with a mattress and you will need to purchase it separately. In this case, it is necessary to take into account that the thickness of the mattress should be no more than 25 cm, so as not to prevent the bed from taking a vertical position and securing it in a closet or niche.

Advantages and disadvantages

A folding modern bed that is built into a closet is a convenient device. Thanks to this element, you can fully use the space of the living room or bedroom, which are often cluttered with large products. Advantages of this model:

functionality - due to the presence of a special mechanism, the bed can be unfolded at night and assembled in the form of a cabinet during the day; large size - when folded it has dimensions of 1.4x19 meters, when unfolded it occupies almost 2.5 square meters of the total area of ​​the room; beautiful design - the outside of the cabinet can be decorated to look like wood. If you need stylish models, you can purchase products with patterns, designs, colors and other decorative elements; you don’t need to constantly tuck it in after sleep, just fasten your underwear with special belts and put the place to sleep in the closet; makes cleaning the room easier. No need to constantly crawl under the bed to remove accumulated dust; There are models designed for both one and two; This model can be easily installed in children's rooms. Models available that are designed for small spaces

These elements will be convenient for children, because for a children's room it is important to preserve more free space for play; the base of folding upholstered furniture can be vertical and horizontal; children's products can have beautiful drawings from children's cartoons and other favorite characters; Installing this product allows you to save almost 50-70% of the living room space.

However, in addition to its advantages, this type of cabinet may also have disadvantages:

• high cost - these models have a high cost, which is much higher than the cost of ordinary beds;
• a very problematic installation that requires special care;
• some are afraid to purchase this product because they think that its mechanism may work spontaneously and the structure will simply fall out of the cabinet.

Features of modular children's beds with wardrobe

All parents strive to make the children's room not only cozy and bright, but also comfortable. When looking for original ideas for arranging a bedroom for a child, you can come across a lot of interesting design and furniture options. These include wardrobe beds, which even in the tightest space can create an area for relaxation, creativity and development of the baby.

Models of various configurations are available on sale. In this case, the wardrobe can be placed at the head of the bed or on the side of it. Folding models look interesting; when folded, they free up space for games. For large rooms, designers are developing full-wall designs. They include everything you need and still look very impressive.

Modular loft beds with wardrobe and work area

Modular loft beds with a work area and a wardrobe can significantly save space in a children's room. The sleeping place in such models is located on top, and the lower part is equipped with various elements taking into account the wishes and needs of the child.

Among these elements:

• closet;
• workplace;
• containers designed for storing all kinds of small items;
• free space for games;
• stationary or folding table;
• boxes for toys, etc.

Modular beds with a wardrobe and table allow you to rationally use space in the children's room

Such designs allow you to productively use the free space in the room. In addition, for children, climbing stairs turns into an adventure.

What you should pay attention to when choosing a children's loft bed with a wardrobe and a table:

1. The table can be placed in various places in the structure.
2. A wardrobe can be part of a complex or attached to it as a separate structure.
3. A rack with shelves is not present in all models. The modification of the bed is selected taking into account personal preferences.
4. There are several design options for stairs. This can be a simple structure with lifting bars or a complex system consisting of drawers.

Helpful advice! You should not choose a model with a long and narrow tabletop. It is better to give preference to an option with a wide working area so that the child has enough space on the table to place textbooks and notebooks, writing instruments, etc.

Bunk beds with wardrobe for several children

If several children live in one room, you should resort to a universal option - a bunk bed with a table and a wardrobe. Modern stores offer combined designs that are suitable not only for children of the same sex, but also for a boy and a girl. In addition, there are models designed for children and teenagers.

A two-tier modular design combined with a wardrobe and a table is ideal for children of different ages

If the space in the children's room is very limited, in this case the ideal solution would be a design with two pull-out beds or a bunk modification.

What you should pay attention to when choosing a bunk children's bed with a table and wardrobe:

1. If the room is too small, you should abandon bulky models.
2. For a dark nursery, it is advisable to choose beds made in a light color.
3. It is necessary to select in advance the place where the bed will be installed. In this case, it is advisable to take into account not only the dimensions of the room, but also the dimensions of all pieces of furniture in it.
4. All mechanisms must be checked for serviceability and ease of operation.
5. The service life of the bed and its quality directly depend on the materials used.
6. It is advisable to avoid models made entirely of plastic. This type of raw material in its pure form is short-lived.

For a children's room, the best option would be a bed made from natural, environmentally friendly materials.

Self-installation

A folding bed can be installed by professionals who assemble furniture. But this is usually not cheap, and if the owner has the necessary tools and basic skills, you can install the bed yourself. Assembly instructions are included with each bed purchased by the manufacturer.

The sleeping place has three main structural components, the fastening of which requires special attention. The base, which is fixedly fixed to the wall, must be very strong, since the hinges and the bed are heavy

A fixed base is attached to all surfaces: walls, floor and ceiling. It looks like a hollow niche.

Nuances of self-installation

Installing a transformable bed has some nuances:

1. The vertical plane on which the structure is fixed must be very strong, with a thickness of at least 2 bricks. If the wall is plasterboard, the fasteners must be long so that they pass through the plasterboard and the concrete and brick wall to which they will be attached. If the fastening is not done securely, the box may come off the wall at the most inopportune moment and lead to injury to people.
2. If the furniture is made of chipboard, it is better to strengthen the base with metal corners or wooden boards. Mainly the vertical pillars of the box are strengthened.
3. To securely fasten a bulky structure, you need to ensure that all surfaces are smooth, without distortions. In some cases, before installation, you need to level the floor and walls so that the bed stands securely.

Sometimes they make the built-in stock themselves. If it is not difficult to make the box and the sleeping place itself, then the lifting device must be reliable, and it is advisable to purchase it from the manufacturer. A self-made mechanism is not always reliable, and since the bed structure is heavy, it can cause many injuries if it falls. The structure should be lifted and secured with ease and fixed for the required period of time.

Securing the mattress

The frame for the sleeping place itself can be made independently from metal corners, chipboard or plywood. To prevent the mattress from slipping when the bed is folded, you need to make a small edge along the edge or secure it with slings and belts. The mattress should fit tightly to the frame. If necessary, it should be easy to remove. Materials should be light and durable.

Operating principle of the lifting mechanism

The lifting mechanism is the main element in the equipment of transformer models. Each double bed is equipped with a similar element

It is worth paying attention to one important nuance. The complexity of the mechanism directly affects its reliability

This must be taken into account when choosing a multifunctional bed.

Depending on the principle of operation, there are three types of mechanisms:

• manual - reliable and durable. In order to turn a transformer with such a mechanism, for example, into a closet, you will have to use your muscles. A double bed will require significant force to move into an upright position. In a vertical position, the stock is secured with a special hook;
• spring - a very simple mechanism in design, which ensures its reliability. The main thing in such a mechanism are springs, which tend to stretch. They will have to be changed every few years. If models that turn into a wardrobe are equipped with a manual mechanism, then a spring mechanism allows you to turn the bed into a sofa;
• piston - the basis of such mechanisms are gas elevators. Furniture equipped with them requires no effort for transformation. A good option for a children's room. But such solutions are expensive and are not always of high quality.

Lifting mechanism installed in a double bed transformer

Simple lifting mechanism

How to choose the right folding bed and what to look for

When choosing a folding or tilt-and-turn bed or sofa, you need to pay attention to the following important points that can ensure safe operation, long service life and attractive appearance:

• Once assembled, the structure must be secured with reliable fastenings.
• Installation of the product must be carried out by experienced, qualified craftsmen to prevent incorrect actions.
• When purchasing such designs, you need to focus only on those brands that have been producing such furniture for a long time and have managed to win their own place in the market. You should not buy products from unknown companies - this can not only lead to rapid breakdown, but also unsafe operation.
• It is worth carefully considering the interior of the room and the overall design of the room before building a transforming structure. Only in this case will it be possible to fit such furniture harmoniously, while ensuring ergonomics, aesthetics and style.
• Pay attention to the reliability of fastenings and folding mechanisms.
• Be sure to ask sellers for certificates for the bed designs they sell. This will guarantee not only the reliability of the mechanism, but also the environmental friendliness of the materials from which the structure is made.

An important factor when choosing a bed-wardrobe is its compatibility with the decor in the room, with the interior style and decor.
Today you can find a wide variety of transformable furniture on the market. Therefore, the consumer always has the opportunity to furnish even the smallest room with all the necessary furniture elements.

When assembled, the product should be in harmony with the bedroom set or furniture wall installed earlier.

Assembly sequence

This process can be divided into 2 main stages: assembling the frame (cabinet) and making the stock.

Stage 1. Drill the prepared chipboard parts under the confirmations so that the sidewalls are the external parts, and the ends and stiffeners are the internal ones. To do this, holes are drilled in the sidewalls in the plane of the parts with an 8 mm drill, at a distance of 9 mm from the end cuts (for the upper and lower parts) and at the same distance from the rear long side in the places where the stiffeners are attached.

Immediately install the resulting structure in the designated place. Fastening to the wall is carried out using anchor bolts using reinforced corners 60x60 mm. When installing with a level, check the verticality of the structure. Strengthen parts of the lifting mechanism inside the box. Fastening is done using self-tapping screws.

Wardrobe-bed diagram.

Stage 2. The key to successful manufacturing of this part of the structure will be the accurate measurement and adjustment of its parts. The width of the mattress binding must be provided in advance so that its surface is slightly higher than the frame boards.

Assembling the mattress box is carried out according to the same principle as for the cabinet. Holes for confirmations are drilled in the planes of the side boards and at the ends of the head and foot of the bed. The bottom of the box can be made from a furniture facade or laminated chipboard. The lower, reverse side of the bottom will serve as the facade of the wardrobe-bed when assembled. Here you can strengthen a small shelf for souvenirs, handles so that the folding bed can be conveniently unfolded, and decorative fittings that will make the panel resemble the front of a cabinet.

On the outer surfaces of the sidewalls, in marked places, the mating parts of the lifting mechanism should be installed on self-tapping screws. Attach the folding legs according to their design. Connect the parts of the lifting mechanism and place the mattress on the bed.

After this, you need to adjust the bed with a lifting mechanism so that in working condition its legs are on the floor. To do this, the bed with the mattress is placed in the sleeping position. If it does not lower enough and the legs hang without support on the floor, then a board or chipboard of suitable size and weight is additionally reinforced under the mattress so that the folding bed can be folded out completely under its own weight.

When installing a home-made bed, the main attention should be paid to securely fastening the box to the wall. You should not skimp on fasteners, since when using a mechanism with gas springs, the force of their compression can tear out a box that is not firmly installed and lead to injury to a person on the stock

Key points when buying a transformable bed

It is advisable to buy beds that retract into the wall as a complete set. This way you can avoid the need to combine the bed with furniture that is already in the room. In the finished headset you only need to select the size.

Before going to the store, you need to take measurements of the room in which the furniture will be installed. You need to know the width of the walls of the room, the dimensions of the area on which the bed will be placed. You should make a plan for installing the cabinet in which the product will be folded. You should find out as much information as possible about the manufacturing plant: how long has it been supplying products to the market, what customer reviews are about it.

How to create your own furniture masterpiece

First of all, checking the drawing, you need to cut out all the parts from the chipboard using a jigsaw. The resulting furniture parts can be immediately coated with furniture varnish, or this can be done after the assembly is completed. Experienced craftsmen recommend pre-painting, and after completing the assembly, use only polish.

In process and production

Assembly

The parts are ready, now you can connect them together:

First, the cabinet box is assembled. The side, top and bottom parts are connected to each other with self-tapping screws (it is recommended to lubricate the joints with any wood glue to enhance strength). The resulting box in the corners is reinforced with corners. Now you should take care of the height above the floor. A low cabinet height will force the mattress to be anchored too low and the bed will not be very comfortable. The resulting structure is attached to the wall using dowels. The fastening must be as strong as possible, because the frame with the mattress is quite heavy

It is very important that the frame is set strictly at level; misalignment when installed to the wall will cause a malfunction in the operation of the lifting mechanism. If mezzanines or side tables are planned, they are assembled and installed at this stage. The doors are now being installed

This can be done at the final stage, but craftsmen recommend installing them before the lifting mechanism is installed - this makes it easier to tighten the door hardware bolts and adjust the doors to open smoothly. If the furniture has not yet been painted, now you need to varnish it. Next, the bed frame is assembled (you can use a ready-made one from an old bed, making additional sides for it). The frame must have sides, a headboard and provide for the possibility of rigidly securing the mattress. Externally, the frame looks like a box with blank sides, the bottom of which consists of lamellas. The frame is also varnished; folding or retractable legs are installed on it in the foot part.

Installation of the lifting mechanism

The most crucial moment. Extreme precision is required here, otherwise lifting the bed will require significant effort. Before installing the selected lifting device, you must carefully read the attached installation instructions. But there are several general rules for installing all lifts:

• First, the parts of the lift are attached to the surface of the cabinet, and then to the frame. The height of fastening the parts is calculated as follows: subtract the height of the cabinet legs from the height of the bed legs, put the resulting size on the inside of the furniture, and the depth will depend on the thickness of the mattress.
• Do not attach the lift parts to all the screws at once. Beginners may have problems with level installation and will have to rearrange the fasteners. It is recommended to secure the structure onto 4 furniture corners and try folding and unfolding the empty frame several times and closing the doors. If everything works without effort and nothing prevents the doors from closing, then you can tighten the remaining screws.

Decoration

Handles are installed on the cabinet doors and decorative trims are glued. It is recommended to hide the screws on the outer surface under the decorative trim.

The resulting product is coated with polish. After installing the mattress with bedding, it can be used for sleeping.

The tutorial on how to make a bed that folds up against the wall is simple. The most critical stage in it is only the adjustment of the lift parts for its smooth operation, but this can also be dealt with if you follow the installation instructions. But upon completion of the work, you can get significant space savings due to the retractable bed and beautiful furniture in the interior.

How to choose a transformable double bed - arrangement of a sleeping place

The main structural elements of the berth are:

• frame - can be made of different types of materials (metal, wood, chipboard, MDF);
• orthopedic base on lamellas - bent slats made of laminated wood have the ability to absorb the load on the human body and support the sleeper’s spine in an anatomically correct position. The battens are attached to the frame using batten holders. Three types of holders are used in slatted base designs:
• for wooden frames – adjustable lath holders;
• for metal frames - mortise and overhead.

The lattice base of a double bed can consist of two berths or curved slats located across the entire width of the frame.

The sleeping area dimensions of a double wardrobe bed coincide with the standard parameters of a traditional bed for two and are 140x200 cm and 160x200 cm.

In the model range of transforming beds you can find models with a bed width of 170 cm. But you should remember that the larger the dimensions of the sleeping bed, the higher the load on the supporting structures. Before choosing this standard size, evaluate the permissible load on the wall.

The height of the mattress depends on the depth of the box. The standard thickness of a mattress for double folding beds is from 15 to 25 cm. To secure the mattress and bedding on a bed located in an upright position, special belts equipped with latches are provided.

Kinds

The practical folding bed is available in different types. This could be an ordinary sofa, built into a closet, a roll-out bed, for children. But to understand what the types of these models are, it is worth considering the types separately.

Sofa cabinet

This type of product contains three elements at once - a folding place to sleep, a sofa and a wardrobe. This design will complement the sleeping and living rooms. For children, this model will be especially convenient, since it will save a large area of ​​​​the room, and all the toys, things, and accessories can be collected in the closet.

Design Features:

• the design consists of two narrow wardrobes at the edges, a folding sleeping bed and a sofa. Moreover, when the bed is dismantled, the sofa folds up;
• It is large in size, suitable for two adults;
• base material: chipboard and wood;
• Since these models are made to order, color and design are selected individually.

Single

This option can be installed in children's or guest rooms because it is small in size. It is also installed for country houses and dachas.

The main qualities of the bed:

• this product consists of a wardrobe and a place where the bed is built in;
• There are small cabinets on top where you can put various things;
• can be equipped with a table and bedside table;
• when unfolded, it does not take up a large area, it can be used for children or teenagers;
• varied style - can be decorated in different colors, patterns, designs. Children's models come with cartoon drawings and colorful illustrations.

Roll-out

Characteristics of a roll-out bed built into a closet:

• the design has a special roll-out mechanism that serves as the base of the sleeping bed. When folded, it looks like an accordion;
• the bed is retracted into a secret place at the bottom of the cabinet;
• on top there are lockers for storing things, clothes and linen, there is space for installing a plasma TV;
• the sleeping place is large in size, allowing it to accommodate two adults or children;
• can be installed for the living room.

Table bed

The table-bed option is suitable for single-person rooms. Can be installed in children's rooms, bedrooms, and guest rooms. In appearance it is a horizontal design.

Design characteristics:

• a horizontal surface is attached to the back of the bed frame, which is used for a table;
• the horizontal frame of the table has a special folding mechanism that allows you to quickly fold and unfold the entire mechanism;
• the table can be located in a longitudinal and transverse position;
• various designs - usually the color and type of design is chosen according to the preferences of the buyer or customer. Children's options are often decorated in different colors or with cartoon designs.

Wardrobe bunk bed

This option is installed in children's rooms. It is also called invisible, because when assembled it is not visible at all. After assembling the entire structure, the appearance of the wall is obtained.

Advantages of the model:

• has high functionality;
• the presence of lockers around the structure allows you to store a large number of things;
• you can place two children - above and below;
• Beautiful design;
• Can be converted into a sofa. To do this, it is enough to remove the upper tier, and decorate the lower tier with the help of pillows and bedspreads in the form of a sofa.

Types of mechanisms

Thanks to the various mechanisms that are installed in transformable furniture, including beds, it is easy to assemble, rotate or lift them. The better the connecting and folding element is made, the easier and longer it will be possible to use such a product.

The structure, located in the wall in a closed form, imitates cabinet panels, occupies a small space and can be decorated in various designs.

Folding

Most often, a bed built into a closet, which is equipped with a folding mechanism, can provide functionality, since it replaces several pieces of furniture at once. It can be transformed into a closet, freeing up about 2 m² of usable space in the room.

It is convenient to have such a bed in a large family, where space is needed in all rooms during the day.

Among the advantages of bedroom furniture equipped with folding mechanisms are the following characteristics:

• Most often there is a storage box here.
• You can also organize shelves or additional storage systems in the folding space.
• It is possible to use different shapes of the bed - rectangular, square, oval.
• You can save on purchasing a bedside table.
• There are models that are suitable for children and adults.
• Folding legs allow you to move the bed quite close to the wall.

For those in whose home you often see many friends or relatives, you need to install a sofa cabinet in the living room.

Tilt&Turn

When considering this type of mechanism in furniture design, it is worth noting the following possibilities:

• The bed can not only be tilted upward, but also rotated in a different plane. This is especially convenient in small spaces where it is necessary to save space not only on the floor plane, but also on the walls.
• Such beds are made exclusively according to individual drawings, taking into account individual placement in space.

For a small room, it is important to have free space during the day and a comfortable place to sleep at night.