Features and rules for choosing a pull-out bed for two children

In the modern pace of life, practical and compact furniture is becoming increasingly popular.

A children's room with folding beds will have more free space during the daytime. Therefore, this is the best furniture option for a small room.

The essence of this device is that, thanks to special mechanisms, the bed is brought into a horizontal position when necessary.

If you need to free up space in the room, the folding model folds vertically or horizontally, thereby expanding the area for games or relaxation.

The most common model of this furniture is a bed built into a closet. When assembled, the product completely replicates the facade of the cabinet, and when brought into a horizontal position, it turns into a full-fledged sleeping place.

This model is especially relevant for families with several children, since two standard beds located in one medium-sized room take up almost all the free space. And if immediately after sleep there is an opportunity to hide it, then there is much more free space.

Design features of the retractable mechanism

A distinctive feature of the design is the retractable mechanism, thanks to which it is possible to organize an additional sleeping place. The upper tier rises slightly, and you can climb onto it thanks to wide steps. They are often used as additional shelves or drawers.

The steps make it easy to climb to the top tier and look original.

Attention! The retractable design is safer and more stable compared to tiered models.

The retractable mechanism comes in several types:

• on guides;
• with wheeled devices;
• on rails (without them).

Option for a pull-out bed with a mechanism on wheels.
The first option will not be the most suitable for a child, since the lack of wheels and guides rigidly attached to the body limit the functionality of the bed. At the same time, in order to push the lower tier forward, you will have to make a lot of effort. The roller mechanism allows you to avoid such problems, thanks to which the berth can be easily installed in the desired position.

When purchasing such a bed for children, you should pay special attention to the material from which it is made.

What is important to know when installing a podium

There are several requirements:

• the concrete structure is durable, but it is purchased only for a private house and placed on the ground floor;
• to increase the safety of the podium, it cannot be placed in the central part of the room or a passageway;
• if the bed must hide communications behind itself, then free access to them must be provided;
• You should not get carried away with massive products and install them on a wooden base - weighted versions can cause damage to partitions;
• You can’t save on material - the service life depends on the strength;
• when choosing a place, select an area where a regular bed looks logical;
• When purchasing, you must not forget that children grow quickly and the size of the podium is selected for the future - a durable structure is difficult to disassemble.

Assembly diagram

Types of pull-out beds for two children

Beds of this type can be divided into several groups:

• With tied tiers. The lower tier is made over the entire length and width of the product, limited by a retractable mechanism. Such a bed for two children has a significant drawback: the child on the upper tier must step over the sleeping person on the lower level if he wants to go down.

  
  Option for a crib with attached tiers.

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• Retractable model with separate transformation option. If necessary, the lower tier can be easily pulled out to place it in the most suitable place. The mobility of the product is the main advantage of this type of bed.

  
  This bed can be divided and placed in a convenient place in the room.

• An inexpensive option for a bunk bed with a pull-out bed. The model does not have additional shelves and drawers. The upper tier is located at a distance of 10-15 cm from the floor. Photo of a budget option for a pull-out bed. It is made without additional cabinets and accessories.
• With additional drawers. The niche space allows you to place bedding in it. The lower tier turns into a full-fledged sleeping place, located at a sufficient height from the floor.

  
  Bunk bed with additional drawers and cabinets.

• Three-tiered. This model does not provide drawers, but there is an additional mattress. For a large family this is the most suitable option.

  
  Pull-out bed for three children.

How to divide a room for children of different sexes and different ages

Separate rooms become a necessity when one of the children reaches adolescence. If this is not possible, provide each child with an independent place in a shared nursery. Moreover, any space - a table, shelf or place in the closet - should belong only to this child. Teach each of your children to ask permission if they want to take something from a brother or sister.

When dividing a room between two children of different sexes, a visible delimiting division into zones will be required. Clearly separate sleeping areas, for example, with partitions, screens, curtains, or opaque materials.

It often happens that the age difference is large and children inevitably interfere with each other during the daytime. For example, the younger one is sleeping, and the older one needs to do his homework.

In this case, consider moving the senior's work area to another room. Surely there is the right space in the living room or kitchen. The child’s workplace can be connected to your home office, if such a room is provided.

Product dimensions

Choosing the appropriate bed size depends on the age of the child and the size of the room. For children under 3 years old, the standard length and width of the product is 120x60 cm, for the age group from 3 to 6 years old - 140x60 cm, for schoolchildren 6-12 years old - 160x80 cm, for teenagers over 12 years old - 190x80 cm.

A pull-out bed will fit well into the interior of a room for teenagers.

Attention! The specified dimensions are required for preschool institutions; in other cases, the dimensions can be selected individually.

Many manufacturers, taking into account customer demand, produce products with a length of 160 cm and a width of 80 cm. However, the sizes can be any; this directly depends on the customer’s preferences.

The dimensions, model and color scheme of the pull-out bed depend on the buyer.

If children's furniture is equipped with sides or rods, then the distance between them should be 2-6 cm. The mattress is located at a depth of 7 cm. The width of the side walls should be 10 cm. Children's pull-out beds for two children will be easy to use if they are of standard sizes.

This bed model is suitable for twins or two small children.

Children's room 14-15 sq. meters

Such a room gives more freedom in choosing decor and furniture.

Color design.

In a medium-sized or large-sized nursery, it is appropriate to combine different colors in the decoration. For example, you can paint opposite walls traditionally pink and blue or peach and gray, thereby visually separating the boy and girl halves.

The use of neutral colors also remains relevant, especially if the children have a large age difference or have different temperaments.

Selection of furniture.

Rational and ergonomic furniture with “smart” storage systems will always be a priority. In fairly spacious children's rooms, 16 or 18 square meters. m you can put two separate beds. These can be regular single options with built-in drawers or shelves, or two two-level structures, then each person can have their own study or play area below.

The size of the room allows you to install two separate cabinets or two walls to completely separate the toys and thereby avoid quarrels.

From a large room of 20 sq. m you can make two full-fledged children's rooms. The only limitation in this case will be the location of the window. In most cases, a partition can separate sleeping and playing areas and leave a common area where cabinets and storage racks can be located. This option is an ideal solution for teenagers, so it deserves special attention.

Advantages and disadvantages of pull-out beds

A children's bed with a pull-out design has many advantages, thanks to which two children will be comfortable in the same room. Among the main advantages are:

• safety;
• efficiency;
• ease of operation;
• practicality;
• efficiency;
• saving space in the room;
• functionality, ergonomics;
• small sizes;
• durability;
• large selection of models.

Pull-out beds for two children have many advantages.
The advantages include the presence of additional lockers and drawers for storing things. This is very important, since systematic arrangement of things develops in the child a desire to maintain cleanliness and order.

Retractable models can be used by children over the age of one and a half years.

On the top tier there are sides that will prevent the baby from falling.

Speaking of disadvantages, here we can only highlight the psychological aspect of discomfort in a child who sleeps on the lower level. Especially if the model is three-tiered. From a practical point of view, it is difficult for a child who sleeps on the top tier to go downstairs. Another drawback is that over time the rollers begin to glide poorly, which can lead to scratches and marks on the floor.

There is a ladder attached to the top crib to make it easier for the child sleeping there to go up and down.

How to assemble a podium bed yourself

Manufacturing the structure requires following step-by-step steps:

1. Sketch - measure the volume of the room, choose the shape of the product and select materials. The drawing is created after checking the received measurements.
2. Marking is done on the floor, it includes both the main contour and vertical supports with crossbars for secondary shelves. If the structure must be adjacent to the wall, then the plinth is removed from this part.
3. Assembly - the podium itself, the pull-out bed and shelves are assembled separately. Fastening is carried out along the contour of the beam using 16 mm self-tapping screws.
4. Install vertical supports - the length should be equal to the height of the product minus double the thickness of the beam. Fastening is carried out with metal corners; if the bed is in contact with the wall, then it is additionally fixed with dowels.
5. Installation - cross beams and top trim are attached to the supports. If the size of the structure is large, then the longitudinal ones are secured again. The joints are reinforced with vertical supports.
6. The boards are secured between the supporting parts (in the area where the shelves are installed) - the finished section resembles two wooden sidewalls with guides attached to them. If the box is on casters, then guides are not needed.
7. The frame is covered with chipboard or plywood, the slabs are attached to the beams.

Assembly is completed by painting, sanding and varnishing. Before installing the structure, the floor is covered with carpet.

Experts recommend paying attention to finished products for the children's room. Some companies carry out preliminary measurements of the premises and create podiums exactly according to the obtained parameters. This approach allows you to get maximum free space, improve its appearance, and get rid of the feeling of clutter.

Basic rules for choosing material and mattress

To make pull-out beds, both solid wood and other modern materials can be used. On sale you can find models in the following categories:

• Made from hard wood. The material is strong, durable and environmentally friendly, which makes it a top seller. However, it is worth considering the weight of such a bed, as well as its cost. It is important that the surface is well sanded, so it will be safer for children.
• The most budget option would be beds made of chipboard or MDF. Laminated types have a longer service life.
• Combined products, where the frame is made of natural wood, and the flat elements are made of MDF or chipboard. In terms of price, this is the most affordable option, and this also applies to models with a metal frame.

Pull-out beds are considered functional and spacious. They help save room space.

Attention! You should be very careful when choosing models made of metal and polymer, since strength can only be guaranteed if they are of high quality.

Particular attention is paid to the material from which the bed base is made. Due to poor ventilation of the mattress, a blind and closed base made of chipboard would not be the best option. This can also negatively affect the condition of the child’s spine. Plastic slats may not withstand heavy loads. But wide wooden slats are an excellent option.

A bed with a trundle mechanism on wheels is suitable for a room that does not have carpeting.

A mattress for a pull-out children's bed should be of medium or high hardness; springs are not recommended. There are mainly 2 types of mattresses:

1. Anatomical – the child sleeps comfortably because the mattress takes the shape of his body.
2. Orthopedic - despite the rigidity, this is the safest option for health.

If a child has a spinal disease or poor posture, it is better to choose an orthopedic mattress.

Pull-out bed with orthopedic mattress.

The standard mattress depth is from 5 to 13 cm. The thickness for the upper tier may vary. The choice for the lower tier should be based on the height of the retractable part.

Attention! It is recommended to choose a mattress whose height is 5 cm higher than the top edge of the bed.

It is best to choose mattresses filled with materials: coconut fibers, bamboo, latex, polyurethane foam.

An orthopedic mattress has a beneficial effect on a child’s sleep and posture.

Manufacturing materials

The manufacturer offers several options for manufacturing materials (and their combinations) for pull-out beds:

1. Hardwood is the best option for a high-quality, durable, beautiful bed. Sanding and polishing a wooden surface not only protects the wooden frame from damage, but also emphasizes the unusual structure of the wood.
2. Combination of wood and metal. Provided that the materials used are of high quality, this bed will last a long time. Due to the fact that metal elements can be easily given any shape and painted in any color, such beds will become a real decoration of the interior of a child’s room.
3. Combination of metal and chipboard. The metal frame ensures the reliability and strength of the structure, and DPS (used instead of wooden elements) helps reduce the cost of furniture while maintaining its operational properties.

How and where to place it in the interior

The location for a bed with a retractable lower bunk for two children must be carefully selected. You should avoid window-door lines and other ventilated areas.

Experts recommend installing a bed against one of the free walls in the children's room.

Basically choose one of the free walls. Can be installed on a podium or niche. The last option will be the most convenient, since the recess in the wall visually divides the space of the room into different zones.

The location for the bed must be chosen correctly. Avoid places with drafts.

The cabinets, shelves, and drawers adjacent to the structure also allow you to divide the space. This is especially true for elongated rooms.

If the room is elongated and small, this design with a podium will help out.

Accommodation options

Traditionally, sleeping furniture is placed along the wall of a child’s room. This arrangement is relevant if the room is small and elongated. If necessary, the couch located along the wall is supplemented with drawers and storage shelves. This design fits well into any interior of a children's room, helps to preserve free space, and conditionally zone the room.

You can zone a bedroom for two children using partitions between the beds

If the area of ​​the children's room allows, a couch with a podium would be a good option. When rolling up, you can arrange a play area on the podium or equip a work surface.

Rules for assembling pull-out beds

Each manufacturer of children's roll-out bed models must include instructions and a step-by-step assembly drawing of the entire structure. To avoid mistakes, you should familiarize yourself with it in advance.

Before starting assembly, be sure to read the instructions.

First you need to prepare a set of required tools:

• roulette;
• screwdriver;
• screwdriver;
• conductor for installing drawers.

Next, you need to check the instructions for the presence of all the necessary parts and accessories. It is worth preparing a separate box for small items, this will help avoid their loss.

First, as a rule, you will need to assemble the lower drawers, then the base of the bed. Next, the side walls, front and rear, are attached. Rail elements must be installed in advance. Lastly, the handles (if any) and the horizontal base for the upper mattress will be attached.

If you choose a high-quality model made from good natural materials, you can avoid many problems when assembling and using a children's bed.

Methods for zoning a children's room

Designers have long come up with many tricks for zoning rooms. You don't even have to “reinvent the wheel.”

Mobile partitions

Mobile partitions are the simplest tool for zoning. For example, folding screens. They can be removed during the day, and put back in at night or for classes.

Such partitions also differ from stationary structures in that they are visually lighter. This means they look less bulky in small rooms.

Plasterboard structures

From plasterboard you can create structures of any complexity and configuration: from lightweight interior walls to elegant semi-arches or low racks.

Plasterboard structures, unlike mobile partitions, cannot be folded or removed. But they have another advantage: you can build a whole storage system for things inside. And use the surface of low partitions instead of a table or shelf.

Cabinets and shelving

Now there are a lot of furniture options suitable for dividing a room. Of course, these are not bulky wardrobes in the ceiling. But racks with shelves for books and cute little things look lighter and immediately give the nursery a certain style and mood.

Pay attention to modular designs. Especially those that have access from two sides. They can easily replace a closet, chest of drawers or pencil case. And in modern interiors they can be played out in an interesting way with the help of decorative lighting.

Curtains

Thick curtains are usually built into the ceiling instead of a partition. More precisely, the cornice is mounted into a plasterboard structure. But this also has its advantages and disadvantages.

The advantage is that the curtains are easy to close and open as needed. They can always be removed for washing or replaced with new ones if children want to refresh the interior.

Disadvantage: textiles attract dust, get dirty easily and are a fire hazard. This is not the best option for small children. So first weigh the pros and cons.

Visual zoning

Visual techniques include zoning with materials, colors and textures. This also includes podiums and ceiling structures.

But in the case of dividing a children's room for children of different sexes, it is better to use such tricks as an addition, and not as a basis. Light and color alone can change the perception of a room, but not create two private corners.

But with the help of a podium and lighting, you can perfectly highlight a play or work area.

The best manufacturers and models of pull-out beds

There are many well-known brands on the market, under whose names reliable and high-quality designs are produced. The most popular are:

• Ikea. Children's beds from this Dutch brand are very popular today. Retractable structures for two children will be no exception. You can only hear positive feedback from parents. The designs are made for children 3-15 years old, all products have their own sliding system, and environmentally friendly material is used for production.
• "West Eco". The furniture of the Russian factory is also of high quality. The “Vyrastaika” children’s bed model (for children from 3 to 12 years old) is especially popular.
• "Mebelenok.RF". From this manufacturer you can buy the popular “I’m Growing” furniture collection. High-quality structures do not have sharp corners. Only beech is used for production; all additional boxes are also made of natural wood.
• "Lived once". Children's beds with the “Once upon a time” mechanism are very popular. The models are made of environmentally friendly chipboard, the headboard is made of MDF. The dimensions of the structures are very different, so you can choose a bed for children of different ages.

Today you can choose a design that suits you.
The choice of children's pull-out beds is huge. For a large family, a pull-out bed for children is the most suitable option. The model allows you not only to save space, but also to accommodate two children in sleeping places.

Territory in half

The main difficulty in designing a nursery for children of different sexes is not to offend anyone. Therefore, think about how to delimit the territory for two. Having your own space is especially important at a young age. After all, it is at this time that the perception of the outside world is formed and relationships with it are built.

Parallel zoning

An excellent scheme for spacious, and best of all, square rooms. Although you can think of an elongated room: you just need to experiment with the layout and location of windows and doors.

The room is simply divided in half. To do this, use a closet, rack, partition, curtains. The color scheme of both parts may differ. To prevent the nursery from looking too tacky, leave the general style, background or accents. For example, plain walls or beds of the same model, but with different colored textiles.

Diagonal zoning

Diagonal zoning differs from parallel zoning only in the location of the partition. This scheme is suitable for rooms with two windows on adjacent walls.

Diagonal division of the nursery is convenient to use in private houses or corner apartments.

Common areas

This division involves two separate sleeping places and common areas for games. This is convenient for small children of different sexes of about the same age. They happily play together, and cribs are enough for them to have privacy.

But when children grow up, problems may begin. You will need at least two separate workstations and two storage spaces.