Sofa bed transformer for a small apartment. How to choose a transformer bed for a small apartment and is it worth buying? Double bed transformer - a full bed in a small apartment

Innovative transformable furniture helps to create the most spacious, functional and comfortable living space. 21 models for a small apartment are presented in this article with a photo.

Compact transformable beds

Sofa bed in the interior of a small apartment

Thinking over the new interior of a miniature apartment, you should definitely pay attention to the bed, which transforms into a wardrobe with a sofa. It is this type of furniture that is in demand today more than others. Using this design is simple and pleasant. The free bed is hidden in an aesthetic wardrobe in one movement; instead of a sleeping place, a soft sofa is pulled out. Many people like to purchase such transforming items to order, in this way you can get an individual solution tailored to a specific living space, you can choose the fabric of furniture covers. It is important to give preference to goods from reputable manufacturers that guarantee unsurpassed quality, since the structures contain complex mechanisms that must be strong and durable.

sofa bed in a neutral minimalist interior

sofa bed with a shelf in a bright interior

sofa bed, disguised as a wardrobe, for a small apartment

sofa bed for a small bedroom-living room

sofa bed in gray and white tones for a small apartment

sofa bed, reclining from the wardrobe, for a small bedroom-living room

light beige sofa bed for a small apartment

Features of choosing a bed-table for a small apartment

The owners of cramped apartments are interested in beds that can be easily installed in the closet; instead of a bed, a compact work desk appears. You can choose the color and fabrics of the furniture so that it is in harmony with the overall concept of the interior. The design often contains elements from chipboard; in furniture catalogs, you can choose the optimal color. There are several variations of transforming furniture. In one case, the workplace is hidden under the bed - the owners do not need to empty the countertop and all items remain in their places; in another design, the table folds into one canvas with a berth and is located directly under it.

bed-table for a small children's room

bed-table for a small apartment

bed-table in the wall with shelves and wardrobe for a small room

bed-table for rest and work in a small apartment

bed-table for a small room of an adult or a child

Folding beds for small apartments

There are horizontal and vertical variations of folding beds without a table and other details - the sleeping place is reliably masked in an upright position, becoming part of the wardrobe. The folded version frees up a lot of usable space in a small apartment. This approach to housing planning is convenient for both adults and children. Folding furniture can have a mirror or photo print on the front. It is worth paying attention to the fact that in the assembled form the wardrobe can have a depth of only three tens of centimeters, and in the folding form we get a full-fledged one- or two-sleeping bed.

folding bed, retractable into the closet for a small apartment

horizontal folding bed for miniature children's room

bunk folding bed, which when folded looks like a wardrobe

two-level folding bed with stairs for a small bedroom

bunk folding bed with hidden upper and unfolded lower part

unassembled bunk folding bed with ladder

Bunk sofa bed in a small apartment

On sale you can find not only beds of different widths, but also folding two-story structures. The sofa of impressive size, with the help of simple manipulations, turns into two full-fledged berths. In addition, an interesting solution for a small apartment is two-tier sleeping places that fold aesthetically against the wall. Not a bad option for children of any age or guests.

a bunk bed that turns into a comfortable soft sofa for a small apartment

Compact transforming tables

Folding tables for a small apartment

An expanding and instantly gathering table is also a noteworthy piece of furniture. A person living in a small apartment tries to combine wide functionality with the possibility of saving space. Such a chance is represented by transforming furniture. 21 models for a small apartment - this list should include not only beds and sofas, but also tables. Folded models take up a minimum of space in the kitchen, dining room or living room. When unfolded, transformable structures represent large dining tables for a comfortable location for a group of several people. The multifunctionality of the clamshell lies in the possibility of replacing several interior items.

Many products are height adjustable, which means they can be used by children and adults. The ways to change the table configuration vary depending on the specific model, manufacturers use different types of mounts and moving parts. Most often, you can change the length of the tabletop by moving several sliding elements. To adjust the height, a special mechanism is introduced into the structure, making a coffee table out of the dining table and vice versa. There are many complex models that combine both types of transformation. Today the book-table is popular.

Original table-painting in the interior of a small room

In modern small-sized apartments, an atmosphere of simple forms reigns, behind which super-comfortable pieces of furniture are hidden. When folded, this structure is a work of art - a picture that organically fits into the design of the walls. Expanding a simple mechanism, we get a convenient table for any purpose, firmly standing on one or two wide supports. The frame of the picture acts as a leg. This solution is created by practical developers for creative hosts. The painting table provides almost limitless possibilities. For example, an item can be placed in a kitchen that is less than a minimum of 6 square meters, in a small room for relaxation, hobbies or tea parties, inside a country house or a cramped living room. A lot of free space is formed in the room, and, if necessary, an area for activity appears. You can surprise your guests with a reclining picture, and a couple of people will perfectly fit and have dinner on the mini-table.

table-painting for a small-sized living room or kitchen

Functional and compact mirror table

Another interesting variation on the wall design is the mirror table. The presence of a reflective surface enhances the functionality and attractiveness of such furniture. By pressing our table against the wall, we can further visually expand the space by adding a mirror. The structure is stationary, that is, attached to the wall. There are also models that, if necessary, can be removed from the wall and placed anywhere in a small apartment. Apparently, such tables will become widespread in the future.

mirror table for small kitchen, dining room or living room

Taking advantage of new solutions in the world of furniture, you can quickly neutralize the problem of space shortages and start enjoying the possibilities of beds, sofas, tables and wardrobes that can change silhouette and purpose. Folding objects can be found in different areas of the apartment. If there are no such offers in your hometown, you can order furniture through online stores.

As the owner of a small-sized apartment, I always take a special interest in various types of folding furniture. I especially like multifunctional transformers, for example, beds that turn into wardrobes, sofas into desks and other similar things. It's nice that designers think about us (or do they think globally - about overpopulation?) And create such pieces of furniture that will help "with a flick of the hand" in one minute transform our 10 sq.m. bedroom into a living room or study.

Today I want to show the most interesting examples of folding furniture. Most of the presented transforming beds you can buy in the TRANSMEB store, in Moscow. Let's see photos as ideas for inspiration. Perhaps some of them will be of interest to our men who collect furniture with their own hands.

Transformer: from bed to wardrobe

Let's start with the lifesaver of one-room apartments - a lifting bed. This type of furniture is well known in our country. The lifting mechanism allows you to press the bed against the wall, freeing up a free passage. There are many models of such devices, the models look most interesting when the bed (in the assembled state) visually merges with the situation, for example, as in this photo of a teenage boy's room it turns into a wardrobe.

Here is another example of a transforming bed, clearly cheaper. Suitable for a schoolchild's or student's room in a minimalist style.

By the way, there are quite interesting ideas among the folding single beds - for example, this one is rather cleverly camouflaged under a closed shelf or chest of drawers.

I really like transforming beds for small children's rooms. See what a beautiful and practical option for one child is in this photo.

And in this photo we see a bunk bed transformer, a wonderful invention for small apartments. There is a shelf for linen on top.

This room interior with a pull-up double bed for adults looks very stylish. It seems there is even too much free space here, I wonder what caused the need to take just such a bed? This is most likely a studio apartment.

In foreign sources, there is an alternative version of the lifting bed. The bed does not retract to the wall, but on special guides, like in an elevator, it rises above your head. For small, narrow rooms, the idea is just great! It remains to be hoped that this design is also reliable.

Transformer: bed-desk

An interesting idea for children's and teenage rooms is a bed combined with a workplace. However, some samples are also suitable for adults, for example, such as the one in the photo below:

There are several design options for such models, remember the yellow bed in the very first photo? Its mechanism moves the desktop upward rather than downward. And this is how she looks after transformation, enlivening the interior with rich pink.

Of course, there are rollaway beds of a similar design and double sizes.

Transformer: sofa bed

There are transformers that combine a bed and a sofa. It seems that there is nothing unusual here - most of the sofas can be folded out, providing a sleeping place. In general, I agree, although when the sofa is disassembled into a bunk bed, it is impressive.

The rest of the transformers, from those that I came across, are more banal and follow the same idea in design as the "bed-desk". And yet it seems to me that for our small rooms it is better not to invent things, but to buy a normal folding sofa. It will definitely cost less than such an invention!

Useful transformers for small apartments

Tired of beds? Me too ... But I also wanted to tell you about other types of similar furniture. I'll try to be shorter. When I wrote on the topic, I gave several options for folding tables. There are many noteworthy ideas in this area, but for today I will confine myself to two examples.

I really liked this idea of a sliding table (I found it a long time ago, on the blog of an overseas young lady), but I never figured out how it works. Why a facade is used instead of a leg (everything seems to be in place) and how such a long table fit into a cabinet 60 cm deep remains a mystery to me. I would be grateful if someone could reveal this secret for me.

I would like to mention another wonderful design invention for small living rooms. This is a combination in one design of a coffee table and a dining table. I myself have been looking at this for a long time, only the price, in my opinion, in our stores for them is too high. Although there are quite decent options in online stores, for example, at prices 2-3 times lower than in ordinary stores.

The main problem of budget housing is the lack of free space. For this reason, many are forced to give up, using uncomfortable narrow ones. It turns out that there is a simple and original solution - a transformer bed. For a small apartment, this is the best option. What are, what to be guided by when buying and how much such models cost - in this material.

Thanks to such furniture, even a small room can easily accommodate a double bed.

it is better to dwell on a model without springs, it is not known how the springs will behave in a vertical arrangement;

you should not buy a mattress filled with coke shavings, it is very heavy, this will create an additional load on the mechanism and require a lot of effort during the folding process;
the best choice for a transformer bed is a light latex mattress, it has good orthopedic properties and at the same time retains its shape for a long time.

Varieties of transformation mechanisms

The most important part of such a bed is the transformation mechanism. There are three types of mechanisms:

spring;
gas lift;
counterweight.

Each of them has its own working resource. The gas lift is guaranteed to work ninety thousand times.

For your information! It is better if the gas lift is filled with nitrogen rather than air. With such a filling, corrosion of parts will not form.

The spring design will last only twenty thousand cycles. Springs tend to stretch and lose their elasticity. But they are much cheaper than a gas lift.

The most durable of the presented mechanisms is the counterweight one. Its only drawback is the need to allocate space to accommodate the counterweight. Such devices are rarely found on the market, they are usually used in hand-made models.

Helpful advice! When choosing furniture with a dual purpose, it is better to choose a model with a metal frame.

Cost of transformers models

Type of	Image	Average cost, rub
		from 8,000
Folding cabinet		from 16,000
Wardrobe-sofa-bed		from 25,000
Table-bed		from 15,000
Two-tier transformer for the nursery		from 18,000
Bunk sofa		from 23 000

As you can see, buying transformer beds for a small apartment is within the power of a family, even with a small income. Of course, there are models that cost six figures. Here only one question arises - if there is an opportunity to purchase such a valuable thing, why not buy a bigger apartment?

Transforming beds are gaining more and more popularity. Such furniture allows you to significantly save the space of a small-sized apartment without compromising the functionality of the room and not using additional pieces of furniture.

Features and Benefits

A transforming bed requires the most careful attitude towards itself, mainly due to a regularly operating lifting mechanism, which can break down due to its poor quality or from the fact that it has been treated carelessly. Therefore, it is important to think over all these points before purchasing such an unusual piece of furniture. The main advantage of such furniture is that it can be used everywhere: in a large bedroom, a classic wardrobe bed can be decorated with a print or a mirrored panel, it will neatly fit into the room, providing maximum free space.

Chest of drawers are especially in demand in small apartments and studios. There is a large selection of models for children's rooms, from cots for the little ones with changing tables and convenient drawers to bunk beds for schoolchildren. Small transformers in the form of poufs, chairs and benches are used in offices where it may be necessary to stay to work overnight.

Varieties

Manufacturers offer the following variations of transforming beds:

Vertical design- "adult" double wardrobe-bed-transformer, the headboard of which is fixed against the wall, and the main part is placed at its entire height. The horizontal bed is designed to be used as a single bed, attached to the wall with its side part. The advantage of the horizontal model is that the wall space remains unoccupied and pictures or shelves for books can be placed on it, in addition, when unfolded, it looks less cumbersome and takes up little space.

All transforming beds, based on their design features, can be divided into vertical and horizontal.

Convertible bed with roll-out berth- this is one of the simplest models: a spare bed is built into another. With its help, you can optimize the space, and the ability to organize a second bed will be available at any time.

Lifting folding bed-transformer can be disguised as other furniture in the apartment, for example, by mounting it in a closet or wall. A pneumatic-based mechanism lifts it up and puts it in a specially designated place. Most often this is an adult double bed, but there are also similar models designed specifically for children. The mechanism itself is quite easy to use, and a school-age child will cope with it without difficulty.

Chest of drawers bed popular in studios or one-room apartments, ideal for single people who do not need to purchase an extra bed... With the help of a soft mechanical drive, it is pulled out of a special box, which in the daytime looks just like an ordinary chest of drawers. There is also the simplest folding model of such a bed, when it is simply removed into the box using a simple lifting mechanism.

One of the most interesting and eye-catching models is pouf bed... It is deservedly called the most modern clamshell in the world. When folded, it looks like a soft ottoman, the dimensions of which are very compact. But if you lift the lid, inside is the most common metal structure on legs with a comfortable mattress that slides out vertically. The model can be easily transformed back: you just need to fold it like a regular folding bed and put it inside the pouf.

Banquet bed differs from the transformer pouf in even smaller dimensions, as well as the ability to organize two or three seats in any conditions in case of their shortage. When these three places are folded together, they can be used as a comfortable folding bed. Another difference from a pouf of a similar design is that in the first case, the folding bed is removed directly into the pouf, and in the case of a banquet bed, its complete transformation takes place.

Chair-bed is a modern modification of a folding chair, which is well known to the Russian consumer. The folding mechanism helps to push the bed on the metal frame forward. There are also very comfortable and pleasant to the touch types of such a chair with a frameless design: the soft mattress simply folds up or down, and the whole composition looks like a small soft chair without legs.

Bed with convertible headboard provides an opportunity to set the headboard in a position more comfortable for a person. You can raise this part of the bed so that it turns into a comfortable support for the back: in this position it is very good to read books or watch TV, while relaxing at home with variety and maximum comfort.

Bench bed it is made of wood or metal, but the best option is a wooden bench, which is a simple retractable structure that can be folded both forward and according to the principle of a sofa-book. The option is well suited for a summer residence. The main thing is that a good orthopedic mattress is always at hand: it will help to organize an extra bed as best as possible.

For a schoolchild, one of the best options would be a children's transforming bed., in which two objects change places day and night: in the daytime, the bed rises up, and the table moves down. There is enough space under the table to store small items or toys. The advantage of this design is that order will always be maintained in the child's room and there will be enough free space for games.

Bunk bed-transformer will be a great option for two children in a family. This is a comprehensive design solution that includes not only the sleeping places themselves. It is easy to imagine such a bed with bedside tables and shelves, which, thanks to a carefully thought out composition, harmoniously fit into the overall picture.

The distance between the lower and upper tiers can be small, so if the berths are assembled, they will take up a minimum amount of space. Also, bunk beds for children can be folding. A pendulum bed for small children is the best way to rock a child without additional psychological costs. It is equipped with a pendulum-like mechanism that sets the crib in motion. The smart crib sways, rotates, and the baby falls asleep much faster.

Materials (edit)

First of all, when choosing, you should always pay attention to the quality of the materials from which the transforming bed is made. If the load is calculated incorrectly, then, together with "budget" types of materials, any model of this type can very quickly fail. In this case, you should not give preference to the usual Chipboard... It is better to opt for more durable models made of MDF, and if possible, then purchase a product made of natural wood. Two-thirds of the full load of such beds falls on its legs, so their optimal shape is the letter "G" or in the form of a wide board that is capable of carrying a support.

Many people want to immediately purchase a transforming bed with a mattress in the complete set. Since the structures themselves are distinguished by a certain specificity and great variety, it is not possible to equip each of them with a mattress: the bed moves daily, changing its location, and the mattress can simply fall, even if it is fixed with something.

It is not recommended to take the currently fashionable "ecological mattresses" for transformers: they are filled with coconut shavings, which, due to their weight, will create unnecessary additional stress on the bed mechanism. If manufacturing companies complete their beds with mattresses, then, as a rule, only from latex: they are orthopedic, do not deform (which is very important, provided the bed is constantly moving) and, most importantly, lightweight, which does not burden the mechanism.

Transforming bed frames are made from solid wood, often in combination with a strong metal alloy. There are also lighter beds on a metal frame, which facilitates their transformation both manually and using any lifting mechanism. Of course, the frame of the combined structure is both stronger and more aesthetically pleasing, but it requires more advanced bed raising and lowering mechanics that can support the weight of both wood and metal.

Portable models in the form of ottomans, benches or armchairs have flexible but durable metal frames.

Popular colors and examples in the interior

A wardrobe-transformer bed in white, beige or ivory, despite its large size, will look very gentle and create a feeling of airiness and lightness of the space for relaxation, despite the massiveness of such a structure. These color schemes are especially good when it comes to a separate bedroom.

One and a half double bed-transformer in wenge and dark blue will look good in the interior of a studio apartment or living room combined with a bedroom. When folded, it will not differ from another piece of furniture (wardrobe or chest of drawers), and the dense and rich colors of this range will give the space an indescribable feeling of home comfort. Wenge of various shades is also preferable if it is planned to install a transformer of any design in a country house or in the country.

In lime or honey color, you can arrange a two-story transforming bed for school-age children or a bed for a teenage girl.

Of course, a built-in transforming bed should not always be perceived as the only choice in conditions where the living space is small. In the living room, this solution can be a great extra bed.

For example, there is a variety that camouflages well, being combined with a sofa. This is a vertical folding structure, made in the same color and style with the central part of the sofa, which can be placed in a special niche next to the wardrobe. When folded, the ensemble looks natural and cozy.

If there is a desire and opportunity, then a transformer sleeping place can be arranged so that when folded it will completely merge with the surrounding environment and will be completely invisible. Designers use photo wallpapers, prints of various colors and qualities, which blend in with the main part of the furniture present in the living room.

Transformer 3 in 1 (wardrobe-sofa-bed)- a convenient and functional classic version. When folded, it looks like a wardrobe with a sofa in the middle, and when unfolded it is a large double bed, the legs of which, when folded, turn into a hinged shelf. For a small living room, there is nothing better than a horizontal sofa bed built into a plasterboard niche. This extra bed can also be perfectly camouflaged by using the top of the niche as a shelf for souvenirs.

One of the most popular options for a bedroom is a convertible wardrobe. It is perfect for those who wish to sleep on an extra large bed and still save space in the room. Clothes and bedding are placed in the closet, and due to the fact that the bed folds upstairs in the daytime, the bedroom will always look neat and harmonious.

Review of the best manufacturers

The most demanded manufacturers on the market are:

The leaders in terms of the production of vertically folding transforming beds are two well-known companies from Italy - Colombo 907 and Clei. They produce durable and safe transforming mechanisms. One of the most popular models of Italian designers is a modular transforming bed: sofa-table-wardrobe-bed.
American firm Resource Furniture developed the concept of a spatial solution, which has become a kind and very convenient know-how: one object that occupies the minimum space in the room can serve as a bed with shelves, as well as a work, dining and even coffee table.

German company Belitec is an innovator and developer of models with a transformable base with electric drive and massage. This mechanism is unique in that it can be activated simply by pressing a button. Of course, the price of a product with such a control system will be an order of magnitude higher, but it can justify itself many times over.
Of the German manufacturers, it is worth noting the company Geuther, who have made additional innovations in children's transformers, improving them with a spacious drawer for things and an additional place to sleep.

Decadrages- a French company that owns the original idea of solving the problem of how to equip a non-standard sleeping place for a schoolchild. The bed is equipped with a special lifting mechanism that lifts it to the ceiling during the day, and during sleep it can be lowered down to any desired height.
Convertible sofas are also regularly updated in all sorts of ways. Firm HeyTeam created a model called "Multiplo", which is a modular system consisting of different blocks and can perfectly fit into any interior solution. This company creates multi-modular models of transformers 3 in 1, 6 in 1, 7 in 1 and even 8 in 1.

Italian manufacturers Calligaris and Colombo at the present stage, not only the well-known wardrobes-beds of the classic vertical pattern are made, but they can also boast of novelties in the form of wardrobes with a rotation mechanism.
Of the Russian manufacturers, two companies can be noted that deserve attention: these are "Metra" and "Narnia"... They produce transformers with sturdy steel frames and good quality mechanisms. The products are cheaper than those of foreign colleagues, and these companies are located in Lyubertsy and Kaliningrad.

The rational use of every square centimeter is a challenge for many families. Too many live in small apartments. In this case, it is the transformer furniture that will help. There are different models for different premises: bedroom, kitchen, hallway, nursery, living room. There is no such furniture only in the bathroom or toilet. And that, probably, will appear soon.

Types and types

Convertible furniture is convenient if the area of the room is small. For small apartments, this is salvation. Another area is if the room is multifunctional. This is also typical for apartments with a small area. This is not necessary for spacious houses or apartments. Is that for the organization of extra beds when visiting guests.

Looks great either folded or unfolded

Basically, transformer furniture combines two types of objects in one item. Moreover, most of them are associated with sleeping places. You can find: wardrobe-bed, table-bed, bed-sofa.

By the way, in the case of an example - a sofa bed - be careful. Do not confuse it with upholstered furniture called "sofa bed", which is still popular with our grandmothers. It was not the most comfortable sofa that converged into something that looked like a bed (also, by the way, not very comfortable).

In the current version, these are two different items, combined into one. A full bed with a mattress for the daytime rises, representing a wardrobe and part of the back of the sofa. A soft seat is available. It turns out a sofa. But not folding, but "stationary" so to speak. Additional pillows, as a rule, give it comfort. At night they are removed (maybe a storage box under the couch seat) and the bed is lowered. So, as you can see, this is a completely different piece of furniture.

There is also transformer furniture, which is associated with the "appearance" of the table. Moreover, the table itself can have different purposes:

to organize an additional (or main) workplace;
to increase the area of the dining table;
to increase the working surface in kitchen units.

There are also triple transformers. Basically it is a wardrobe-bed-sofa or a wardrobe-bed-table. They differ from double ones only in that the cabinet has large dimensions due to the non-convertible part with shelves.

Transformer furniture: pros and cons

The advantage of furniture transformers is obvious: they take up less space than two separate items. That's all. In fact, there are no other pluses. But there are downsides:

In general, that's all. If you still want to have transformable furniture, choose not only functionality and appearance. Pay attention to the mechanisms. They should be made of good steel and easy to move. If you have the slightest problem when unfolding or folding, it is better to refuse to purchase.

Convertible bed

All beds built into the wardrobe are equipped with orthopedic mattresses, which are fixed to the frame. Basically, this type of transformer furniture is folding. In one state, the frame is lifted vertically, held by spring or pneumatic holders. Such furniture looks like a wardrobe. In another position, the frame is lowered and rests on the floor with its feet. In this case, everything looks like a bed that stands near the closet.

If you are going to buy a lifting-type transforming bed, please note that it should stand near the load-bearing wall. Since the structure is attached to the wall and it must withstand solid loads. So it will not work to put such furniture near a weak partition. Is that roll-out models, but there are not so many of them and they are not so effects.

Wardrobe bed

Wardrobes differ in the orientation of the mattress relative to the surface of the wardrobe. There are models that are attached to the furniture with the long side, and there are the short ones. In the first version, the cabinet turns out to be wider, its upper part can be used for its intended purpose - as a section for storing things.

This type of transformer wall is suitable for narrow spaces. But only a single or one and a half berth can be built in. This type is also called "horizontal folding bed" - the long part is located along the horizon.

Bunk bed wardrobes are of the same type. In them, two separate berths are located one above the other. When assembled, they look like a wardrobe.

To climb to the second tier, they put an additional ladder. This is the main disadvantage. Firstly, it is far from safe 0 there are no railings at all. Secondly, it must be kept somewhere while the beds are folded. In general, there are downsides. But there is also a huge plus - the space saving is very solid.

The advantage of this option is the lower cost. These models do not require a lot of lifting power, since the load on the mechanism is not so high. In the most budgetary options, springs can be used. Due to this, the cost is reduced.

Transformer furniture: vertical folding bed is convenient for small apartments

There are also models in which the bed is attached to the wall with a short part. Such models are sometimes called "vertical folding bed". Here the price is higher, since the loads on the mechanism responsible for lowering and lifting are considerable. Pneumatic lifts are already used here, and they must be of good quality. There are even options with an automatic drive and a control panel.

This option has single, one-and-a-half and double beds. The larger the size, the more attention should be paid to the lift. You should also check the mattress fixation system. It should be reliable, but at the same time, it should be possible to remove the mattress for drying / disinfection without any problems.

Walls with built-in beds (convertible wall)

This is an even more solid and expensive type of transforming furniture. Part of the wall - lateral or central - can be pulled back, revealing a vertical bed hidden behind it.

This furniture has no less functionality than a regular wall. Is that more space is required for it in "depth" - so that you can move part of the cabinet. But all the shelves are functional, which is a rarity in transformable furniture. Even if they are shallower than they could be in an ordinary closet, the bed is not visible in the daytime. Business or formal, the room can be a living room or a dining room. And in the evening, when the bed is lowered, it turns into a bedroom with a full bed.

Roll-out beds

Another transforming bed is hidden under a work, play or second berth. This option is most often used in children. It is safer, since the sleeping place is not high, which is important for children.

Pay attention to the photo. So that both the bed and the table are convenient to use, both the table and the bed can be pulled out. Very reasonable and compact. For small apartments - a great option for the nursery.

Another nuance: a box for storing linen under the bed. Basically, this place can be empty. In this case, you can do without a retractable tabletop, as the legs can be hidden under the folded berth.

Table transformer

Nothing less than the models of transformable tables. For living rooms, transforming coffee tables are good, which are laid out in the dining room. A couple of movements and the living room turns into a dining room.

The transformation methods are different, but mainly lifting and sliding tabletops are used. When folded, the two parts of the table top are stacked one on top of the other.

Transformer: bed-table

There is also a transforming table for a bedroom or children's room. In this case, the working table rises up, and the sleeping place is lowered on the swivel joint and rests on the legs. The arrangement of the mattress in this case is horizontal, the space saving is significant. In addition, the premises do not lose their functionality either day or night.

Several cabinets on top - for storing books or things Side cabinets - for storing various little things

This is a good way to free up space for games in the nursery, to organize an extra bed for guests. Ideal for schoolchildren, also suitable for students.

There are also more solid in appearance options that can be placed, for example, in the living room or dining room. Again, to accommodate a large number of guests.

This transformer furniture can already be called a table-bed-wardrobe. Since more complex modifications also contain sections with side shelves. With a high ceiling height, shelves with doors can be made on top, above the level of the bed, for storing rarely used things. This option is useful if you do not have one that stores non-seasonal items.

For kitchen

There are transforming tables for the kitchen. Some use the same principle as the famous book tables. A certain "piece" is added to the main work surface, which in one way or another is fixed on the main table top.

This transformer furniture is good for one-room small apartments of an old building, where every centimeter counts. When there are few people, it can be folded. The area is increased if necessary.

Part of the sliding tabletops can be supported on legs, part hangs in the air, leaning on the rails

There are also tables with retractable tops. In this case, you also need to pay attention to the fixation system. It carries a considerable load, so there must be a margin of safety. It is provided by good metal and a reliable system of rollers, on which the table top is pulled out.

The type of metal from which the guides are made is also important for the kitchen. At a minimum, it should be galvanized metal, but stainless steel is better. As a last resort, for budget models, powder painting is suitable. This is not to say that it is much cheaper than the same galvanizing, but it gives more color options.

Convertible sofas

Another type of transforming furniture is sofas. Everyone knows the old model - the sofa bed. But this is not about her. This is not a very good option, albeit a widespread one. There are more interesting ones.

Sofa bed

This type of transformer furniture is a radical difference from the old model: a full-fledged bed is converted into an equally full and comfortable sofa. The bed in this version is mounted vertically, mainly one-and-a-half and double mattresses.

The principle of operation is the same as that of the wardrobe-bed. The sofa is installed permanently, the bed is fixed raised and can be upholstered with soft fabric to match the sofa upholstery, the role of the back is played by the pillows. Before they are laid out, they are removed, the bed is lowered, which lies on the sofa and rests on the retractable legs. A shelf can play the role of a leg (as in the photo above).

There is one more type of such furniture: wardrobe-sofa-bed. It differs from the one described above only in that sections with shelves or cabinets are attached next to it. With sufficient ceiling height, shelves / cabinets can be above the bed.

Sofa bunk bed

A good option for children's rooms is a sofa that transforms into two beds located one above the other. This model uses a complex mechanism, so the cost of such transforming sofas is rather big.

But the model is very comfortable. Both the sofa and the beds are comfortable. Compared to the traditional one, it does not "load" the space so much, but saves it no less.

Sofa table

Sofa with a table. This option is more exotic. Its functionality is not so high. But as an option for non-standard furniture, it is good. The sofa-table has a movable back made of wood (or its substitutes) or plastic. While transformer furniture is used as upholstered furniture, there are no external differences. If necessary, the backrest is thrown forward, where it rests on the floor.

Sofa table. Can be installed on the veranda - as a place for relaxation or possible get-togethers

As a rule, such a transformable sofa has another way of using it: it can be folded into a bed. An additional ottoman extends from under the seat. That is, this is a 3-in-1 option.

Another option for a transformable sofa is a modular design. This is not exactly what was described earlier. All upholstered furniture is divided into segments that can be joined together in different ways.

As a rule, the sofa itself is sliding or folding. It is installed permanently, and smaller mobile units can be moved. They often have rollers.

Unusual transformers

There are several transformers that are difficult to attribute to furniture. For example, a shelf that turns into a small table. Ideal for a walk-through room if there is nowhere to put a stationary table, but there is only a piece of the wall in the walk-through place.

Shelves that turn into a table - at least original

An equally original solution is a picture or a mirror that turns into a table. In this case, the tabletop is attached to the wall with hinges. A mirror or a picture is attached to its back surface (which, when raised, becomes the front).

The mirror on the wall becomes ... a table

The legs are made in the form of a frame flashing. When a table is needed, it is thrown back. When not needed, they are fixed on the wall again. This is also one of the very good options if the table can be installed only in the entrance area. Ideal for some small apartments.