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Owners of one-room and small-sized apartments often wonder about organizing a practical and comfortable area for living and relaxing in limited space. The ideal solution would be to purchase transformable furniture. A popular product in this segment is the wardrobe bed - a standard bed placed in a special wardrobe.
The need for such an interior
Life defines new design standards. When a bed and a wardrobe are combined into one solution, it is an excellent solution. Moreover, different versions of such models have already been created. There are especially many types of beds for children. Here are some types:
- loft bed with drawers below;
- with hidden drawers at the bottom;
- with a cabinet at the head;
- with a wardrobe on the sides.
All these varieties serve one purpose - convenience in cramped circumstances. So that you can sleep and store linen and things. To have somewhere to put them. Especially laundry after washing.
How to choose the right one
Before going to the store, you should carefully measure the room where the furniture will be installed - the width of the walls of the room, the parameters of the platform intended to accommodate the built-in bed, draw a plan for installing the closet where the bed will be installed.
An interesting interior design option with a folding bed.
It is important to find out everything about the manufacturer, how long it has been on the market, and study reviews. Such a purchase is a serious event, so you need to treat it with full responsibility. You need to ask the seller to show the product unfolded.
Of no small importance when choosing is the correspondence of the materials from which the folding bed and the cabinet are made. They must be harmonious in design. To create a cozy interior, there should be no dissonance either in color or texture. If the items are successfully matched to each other, you can relax comfortably without being distracted by inconsistencies.
The transformable bed will fit harmoniously into any interior, the main thing is to pay attention to details.
Particular attention should be paid to the process of raising and lowering the built-in bed. This is what you can't save on! Durability and safety of purchase depend on this. Make sure that parts of the device do not stick out. This should not be unfolded or assembled. Otherwise, this defect may cause injury.
An example of stylish and thoughtful interior design with a built-in bed.
The material from which the folding bed is made also affects its durability and strength. For example, chipboard sometimes contains voids that cannot be seen from the outside, which causes frequent breakdowns. OSB or MDF are the most acceptable. Their price is higher, but it’s worth it - you don’t have to repair an expensive product.
A transforming bed allows you to significantly save space thanks to innovative stylistic solutions.
Prices also depend on the raw materials from which the folding bed is made, the brand of the manufacturer, and the country.
Transformable wardrobe
An item that has a pull-out folding bunk inserted into it is good because it saves bedroom space. In addition, a transforming wardrobe allows you to place many household items within walking distance of the bed.
When a person is late for work, for example, it is easier to get ready and get dressed. Since there is less fuss around searching for things, objects, clothes while getting ready for work. Another important fact here is that the need for such an arrangement of the bed and closet is often dictated by practicality.
A person, coming home from work, having done his household chores, sits down at the computer. And he spends hours there. When he needs to sleep, a bed is pulled out two steps away from him. Nominated. Went to sleep. Convenience – according to the modern lifestyle.
Positive and negative sides
Like any other piece of furniture, a folding bed has its advantages and disadvantages.
The advantages of furniture include:
- Saving useful space is the main task of a built-in bed. When assembled, the piece of furniture looks like a wardrobe, and at night it turns into a comfortable bed;
- Variety of Patterns: Furniture designers have come up with different styles and types of similar patterns. It's easy to find an option in a classic vintage or high-tech style. The outer surface of the product is sometimes decorated with mirrors, visually increasing the volume of the room. This is great for small rooms;
- Functionality of the product: at the base of the bed, special partitions serve as supports, which turn into shelves when the bed is raised;
- With a built-in bed, you can change the interior of the room by disassembling and assembling the bed.
Along with the advantages, the product has a number of disadvantages:
- The high cost is due to the installation of expensive lifting mechanisms into the furniture structure. The price of a bed consists of several factors: the material of the product’s construction, upholstery, mattress, installed lifting mechanisms;
- The need for daily transformation of the bed;
- Unreliable lifting mechanism on low quality models. Some owners of such furniture fear that the bed will be assembled at the most inopportune moment when a person is sleeping;
- Unlike stationary furniture, you cannot sit on folding furniture at any time. To rest, you need to disassemble it.
Bed as an extension of the wardrobe
Pull out the drawer. Take the laundry. Push the box. What could be simpler? But in a small bedroom, only such inventions improve life. To have a place to sleep and store linen and things. Because of this, a bed built into a closet is in demand.
Similar furniture products are made and sold in all kinds and models. They all serve human convenience. Children love sleeping on beds like these. Climb under the ceiling, for example, and look down at everyone from there. And below them there is a pull-out desk, with clothes hanging nearby.
An exclusive solution for children. A complex of everything, collected into one whole. One piece of furniture that includes four components: a bed, a wardrobe, a desk, a chest of drawers.
Features of embedded systems
As for the shapes and sizes of modular transformers, manufacturers produce a great variety of them. For larger spaces and small studios or rooms under stairs, in attics.
Beds built into niches or cabinets are made very carefully; they are universal, since they can be unfolded for a long time, even during the day, or folded when not needed.
Just pull the lever and the mechanism will open. All you have to do is put on the bed linen and go to bed.
Universal models
Wardrobe-bed models from IKEA have been created with a universal look, which can be used, in addition to a sleeping place, as other furniture. Two, three cabinet components stand on two sides.
In the center is another one, which is also a bed for rest. The cabinet has a polished surface. By pressing on certain places, you can pull the top part. This part begins to descend and turn into a sleeping place.
Moreover, in the opening where the bunk was hidden there was a niche with hangers where you could hang clothes. This amazing bed-wardrobe has already been invented. Next to the bed there are shelves for books and household items. It is convenient to place an alarm clock and home phone there.
Transformable beds in technical areas
Auxiliary rooms can also be equipped with these smart systems. For example, place such a bed in the space under the stairs. In this case, having previously been practically useless, this territory becomes almost the center of the house.
You can also equip the space of the hall, corridor, closet and even laundry room with a folding bed, as well as a guest room that is used by household members for other purposes (playroom, home gym).
Wardrobe-bed mechanism
Of course, the wardrobe-bed mechanism of different models functions differently. The object that performs the function of a bed and a closet has a complex mechanism.
But it is reliable, hidden in the case and not visible. It is necessary to clarify that when creating such furniture, designers and designers think not only about the appearance of the item.
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The issue of safety during use of the item is also being considered. To make it convenient to lay out. How such a question is resolved determines the service life of the mechanism.
Usually, with proper use of furniture, it lasts a long time. If a breakdown occurs, it means that something was wrong in the actions. And for a long time. How can things not break here?
Transforming systems for children's and teenagers' rooms
It is important to have a bed, storage space, play space, and an area for activities.
In this case, a folding bed built into a closet will fit perfectly. The less furniture in the nursery, the less opportunities for the child to get injured.
For children's and teenagers' rooms, horizontal folding systems are more often used. Vertical ones are also held in high esteem, but they require more space when reclining the bed.
In a room with low ceilings or a rather narrow one, designs with horizontal type mechanisms are preferable.
When the child is very small, one of the parents is required to be with him almost constantly at night; a system is needed with an additional seat for an adult. These are also produced, but relatively recently.
Bed with table and wardrobe
Especially the bed with the desk and wardrobe. Directly from the computer you can unfold the bed. Having previously minimized the monitor screen. Reach out and pick up an e-book that could hold an entire library. Read before bed. And fall asleep. This is cool. And of course, it's great to have a bunk over a table.
On top. This bed doesn’t even need to be folded out anymore. There, on this bed, you can put unnecessary things on occasion. When you really need it. You can choose such a complex in the bedroom for both adults and children.
If it is small in size. There is no other solution. Only the compact options found will satisfy life's needs for convenience and comfort.
Types of built-in beds
The product itself consists of:
- frame made of metal pipes with a wall thickness of 2.0 mm
- orthopedic mattress
- curved, glued lamellas in quantity depending on the dimensions of the product
- removable legs (preferably with panels or brackets)
- lifting device
- belts that secure bedding.
Folding beds come in different types - pull-out, in the form of a sofa bed, horizontal and vertical, children's, double and single.
An example of the operation of the folding bed mechanism before and after.
Folding beds are popular for children's rooms. Children are restless people, they need a lot of space to play, jump and hide and seek. Therefore, a sleeping place disguised as a closet is an ideal option.
A transformable bed in a children's room allows you to free up more space for games.
An interesting children's option is a sofa-wardrobe. You can relax on the bed, and the closet can accommodate toys and other things. A set with a table would also be perfect here.
Children's room with built-in beds for girls.
Children's transformable beds come in single-tier and double-tier.
An interesting solution for a children's room.
Advantages of the two-tier model:
- Functionality. The upper bed easily turns into the back of a sofa, and now the children's room has its own sofa, with a closet on the side where everything you need can be stored.
- This design can comfortably accommodate two children.
- The set fits well into the interior of the nursery.
Stylish, practical and modern children's room with built-in bed.
Single and double versions are available with different lifting mechanisms. The double version is equipped with a reinforced model due to the double load.
Pay attention to the operating mechanism of the transforming bed.
The unit from one berth is manufactured with both a horizontal lifting device and a vertical one. With the latter option, the headboard is directed downward.
An example of the working mechanism of a transforming bed.
Some are afraid of spontaneous lowering of furniture onto a person nearby. However, modern lifting mechanisms are quite durable and come with a warranty period. To avoid such troubles, you should purchase furniture from trusted showrooms and stores.
When choosing a folding bed, pay special attention to ease of use.
Also, folding beds differ in the lifting and lowering mechanism:
- manually;
- spring;
- piston (gas).
If you purchased a model with a manual mechanism, get ready for physical exertion. This is a labor-intensive process.
If the mechanism is spring-loaded, the product will need frequent inspection, monitoring of stretching, and replacement of parts at least after a couple of years.
When choosing a folding bed, it is important to pay attention to both practicality and aesthetics.
In this regard, a more convenient option is gas. Using the mechanism, you can adjust the load, taking into account the weight of the sleeper.
The most durable units are those made in England, Austria, and Italy. Russian and Turkish products also have many positive reviews.
Cost of a lift bed and tips for choosing a model
There are many models of transformable beds from different manufacturers on the market. At the same time, the cost of the finished product to order can vary significantly depending on the required parameters.
The price is determined taking into account the overall dimensions of the frame, type of mattress, quality and type of lifting mechanism, decorative design of the panel (glass, photo, mirrors, imitation cabinet doors) and material for manufacturing. You can buy a reliable and safe bed for 45,000 rubles and more. Cheaper options can over time spoil the idea of the convenience of functional furniture.
DIY folding bed (video)
A wall bed installed in a children's room allows you to make the most of the space.
Transformable furniture allows you to blur the boundaries between the purpose of rooms. While the bed is removed, the freed space can be used for sports, games, work or other purposes. In just a few minutes, you can create a comfortable place to relax on a free area.
Types of lifting mechanisms
Folding upholstered sleeping furniture can be equipped with different types of lifting mechanisms:
- spring type;
- on gas-type shock absorbers;
- manual lifting.
On coil springs
This type of mechanism is quite convenient for various folding-type designs intended for one or two children or adults. However, it has a drawback - low service life. With frequent assembly and disassembly of the structure, the springs stretch, wear out, and then they may need to be completely replaced. The average warranty for coil springs is 3 to 5 years.
On gas shock absorbers
This mechanism for a folding design is the most convenient, but it has a high cost. Children's products are often equipped with this mechanism because it is easy to operate. The sleeping place, which is equipped with a gas lift, opens almost without human assistance. The mechanism operates on gas shock absorbers in a smooth, silent mode. The service life of the product is from 5 to 10 years with active use.
Manual
This is the most budget model of the mechanism. It does not have any auxiliary elements in the form of springs or shock absorbers, so when opening it requires great effort. Only adults can handle these products, so children's sleeping models are not equipped with these mechanisms. These mechanisms have folding sleeping products designed for two adults. But they have good qualities - high reliability, long service life.
