The problem of any small apartment is obvious: lack of free space. The organization of a comfortable and convenient living space in such conditions should be treated with special attention.
Furniture for a small apartment differs from traditional items in its multifunctionality: it allows you to combine several zones with different purposes in a small area.
Modern transformable furniture not only has the necessary level of ergonomics and functionality, but also an attractive, stylish appearance.
Furniture for a small apartment
Setting up a small office
Of course, not everyone can boast of a home office. But if you are one of these lucky ones, then your task is to make it as convenient and suitable for work as possible. In order for you to work well, your workplace must meet all the requirements of ergonomics and aesthetics. A beautiful office inspires fruitful ideas.
We choose a place for the office where you will not be disturbed often, preferably away from the kitchen so that you are not distracted by delicious smells. In the office, of course, the solo part is played by the desk or computer desk; if possible, place it closer to the window. Chairs, shelves for books and CDs. All furniture is good quality and multifunctional. There should not be anything unnecessary that distracts you from work. It is better to remove bright posters and bulky souvenirs. Black and white photographs and green plants are allowed. However, there can be no universal recommendations here. Everyone settles in the way that is most convenient for him. Only a recommendation for organizing lighting can be universal. The workplace must be well and properly lit.
Features of a transformable bed
Residents of small apartments also want to have a full-fledged sleeping place in the form of a bed. But even a one-and-a-half-bedroom model will take up almost all the available space, turning the living room into a bedroom. When several functional areas are combined in one room, the bed is abandoned, choosing a transforming sofa. Or they choose a modern model of a transforming bed, which during the daytime, using a convenient mechanism, is retracted into a niche on the wall, turning into a sofa. Otherwise, such a device is called a “wardrobe-bed” for its external resemblance to the facades of a folded closet.
The transforming bed turns into a comfortable sofa during the daytime
The assembled bed-wardrobe is completely invisible in the interior
The advantage of such furniture over the already traditional transforming sofas is as follows:
- They are compact. The niche module, where the assembled bed is placed, requires less space compared to a sofa, since the main area is located along the wall in height.
- The bed forms a full-fledged sleeping place with a solid mattress, without a single joint, which are inevitable when transforming a folding sofa of any modification.
- The bed frame is made of durable metal and slats, which together with a special mattress provide an orthopedic effect and healthy sleep.
- The peculiarity of such a bed is that the bed linen can not be removed during daytime storage, but simply fastened with special straps - this allows you to save a few free minutes in the morning and evening.
Folding bed in a teenager's room - the sheet is fastened with a special strap.
The size of the bed is selected depending on the wishes - it can be single or double. The difference is not only in size, but also in the folding mechanism: the former are located horizontally, and the latter – vertically. This should be taken into account when designing the room layout.
Note! When the bed is unfolded, there should still be free space around it for unhindered movement.
When the bed is positioned horizontally, the free space above it is equipped with shelves, niches or mezzanines. When positioned vertically, a flat plane is formed with a sofa attached to it.
A bed tucked into a niche forms a flat wall plane on which a shelf or picture can be placed
When unfolded, such a bed is equipped with high-quality lighting using spotlights mounted on top in a niche. Additionally, the wardrobe-bed is equipped with compartments for storing small items and books.
A wardrobe bed consists not only of a sleeping place and a sofa - it can also include a wardrobe, shelving and shelves
Note! A bed of this design would be appropriate not only in small rooms, but also in fairly spacious living rooms as an additional bed in case guests arrive.
Corner design of a sofa with a built-in bed
When installing such a bed, it should be taken into account that its design is quite massive and requires a level base for both the floor and the wall - this will ensure the correct and long-term operation of the furniture.
Designer tips for choosing furniture for a small apartment
When arranging the interior of a small apartment, it is important not only to choose the right design style and color scheme, but also the furniture. With its help, you can achieve the desired visual effect, make the room visually more comfortable and spacious.
Table 2. How to choose furniture for a small apartment.
| Designer technique | Description |
| Save space with built-in furniture | A simple and frequently used technique that allows you to save maximum free space is built-in furniture. This option is especially relevant if there are niches in the room. The facades are chosen to match the walls or a light shade - this way the cabinet will be invisible. |
| Mirrored furniture facades, cabinet doors, wall panels and panels visually enlarge the room. It is important to remember that a mirror doubles the number of details in the interior. |
| The use of hanging furniture can visually make a small room seem more spacious, since cabinets and shelves without support do not look massive. |
| Glass furniture is no less practical than traditional wooden furniture, but it transmits light and is almost invisible in the interior, and therefore does not weigh it down. |
| Hidden storage in furnishings - in a bed, in a sofa, in a pouf - clears the interior of unnecessary items, making it freer and tidier. |
| Furniture items that were popular 100 years ago are returning to modern interiors. One of them is a secretary, which is compact but spacious and has a folding working surface. |
| Installing tall cabinets “under the ceiling” allows you to use all the space for storage by placing rarely used items on the upper shelves. A full-wall closet with several narrow doors visually “stretches out” the room. |
| A cabinet under the sink can not only look aesthetically pleasing, but also serve as a practical storage function. |
Application options for a transforming table
Coffee tables are very popular among furniture with a transformation function, allowing you to store various small items and take on the appearance of a dining or work table. No less popular are transforming tables, which when folded resemble a cabinet, but can be expanded into a full-fledged dining table for 8 people.
The coffee table lid forms a working or dining surface
Modern style coffee table
After a simple transformation, the working coffee table turns into a comfortable workplace. The container under the lid allows you to store stationery and paper. When choosing such a model, special attention is paid to the height of the working plane - it should not cause discomfort during work and be sufficiently firmly fixed. Models with several height modes are convenient.
Dining coffee table
The table with storage function can be equipped with several drawers and built-in storage systems. Models with secret compartments for storing valuable documents and things are popular.
Wardrobe-table
Like the bed-wardrobe, there is a table-wardrobe, which unfolds according to the same principle, taking a vertical position, or slides into a special niche. The simplest design is a table that, when folded, is fixed on the wall.
Simple folding table
Folding tables are used in small kitchens or rooms where it is necessary to organize a work area.
Ottoman with the function of transformation into a dining table
Video - How to make an original transforming table yourself
Video - Transformable furniture for small apartments
Self-production of a table-rack
Tools you will need
- Orbital sander.
- Screwdriver.
- Plunge saw.
- Welding machine.
Required materials Table 3. Step-by-step manufacturing instructions.
| Illustration | Description |
| First, cut out the parts for the shelves that will form the tabletop. |
| The edges of the parts are chamfered at an angle of 45 degrees. |
| The parts are polished. |
| Apply a protective layer of oil and wax. |
| Drawing of an L-shaped element. |
| Markings are made on the metal strip. |
| Step 7 | Cut the required number of long and short elements. |
| Remove the burr from the cut areas. |
| Weld the parts together. |
| Grind the weld seam. |
| Finished parts are marked. |
| Prepare holes for two self-tapping screws for each board. |
| To secure the bearing it is necessary to make a hole with a diameter of 15 mm. |
| To do this, use a step drill. |
| The parts are treated with rust-resistant enamel primer. |
| The shelves are assembled to determine the required length of the guides. |
| Step 17 | Cut out the guides. |
| To secure the bearings and connect them to the guides, you will need to drill a hole with a diameter of 10 mm. |
| To do this, use a step drill. |
| The rear guide is bolted to the shelves. |
| Drill a hole to recess the bolt head. |
| Step 22 | Secure the front guides. |
| Secure the boards. |
| The boards are screwed onto self-tapping screws. |
| In order to connect the shelves with legs, two elements, each 1 meter long, are cut out of a 40 x 20 mm profile. |
| The profile is aligned along the edge of the shelf and screwed onto self-tapping screws. |
| Making table legs. |
| Weld the legs. |
| 2 spacers are welded between the two guides, which will ensure the horizontal position of the tabletop. |
| Metal parts are painted. |
| To securely fix the tabletop when disassembled, a hole is made for the bolt. |
Table rack
