Transformer bed for a small apartment. Transformer furniture for a small apartment: functionality and design

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 in any version - 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 resembling 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, add comfort to it. 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 must be made of good steel and must be easy to move. If you have the slightest problem when unfolding or folding, it is better to refuse to buy.

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, as 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 under 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. The view is 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 hides 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 caveat: a box for storing linen under the bed. Basically, this place can be empty. In this case, you can do without a retractable table top, 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 that fold out into the dining room are good. 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 is lifted up, and the sleeping place is lowered on the swivel joint and rests on the legs. The location of the mattress in this case is horizontal, the space saving is significant. In addition, the room does not lose functionality either day or night.

Several cabinets on top - for storing books or belongings 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, they can be on top, above the level of the bed, shelves with doors are made - 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-sized 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 retractable tabletops can be supported on legs, part hangs in the air, leaning on the guides

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 fundamental 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. A complex mechanism is involved in this model, 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 rather 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 the 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 permanently installed 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.

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, a soft sofa is pulled out instead of a sleeping place. 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 tabletop and all objects 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 bed, which when folded looks like a wardrobe

two-level folding bed with stairs for a small bedroom

bunk folding bed with hidden top and unfolded bottom

unassembled bunk folding bed with ladder

Bunk bed-sofa in a small apartment

On sale you can find not only beds of different widths, but also folding two-story structures. A 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 beds 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 are 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 a 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 was 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 items 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.

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 through all these points even 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 you may need 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, side-mounted to the wall. 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 convertible bed 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 simple 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 It 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, 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 pull-out structure that can be folded both forward and according to the principle of a sofa-book. The option is well suited for giving. 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 complex 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 crib 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 MDF models, and if possible, 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, which 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 a 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 firms equip 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 delicate 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 color 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 a country house.

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 those conditions when 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. We are talking about 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 the 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 act 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 by simply 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 box 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 are the well-known wardrobes-beds of the classic vertical design being manufactured, but they can also boast of novelties in the form of wardrobes-beds with a rotation mechanism.
• Of the Russian manufacturers, two companies can be noted that deserve attention: this "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.

If the square of the room does not allow you to be content with luxurious large-sized furniture for sleeping, then a transformer bed is ready to come to the rescue. Thanks to its compactness, practicality, folding mechanism, the transformer bed for a small apartment allows you to save space, make the room brighter and more neat. With a slight movement of the hand, using a simple mechanism, the sleeping place turns into another piece of furniture, for example, a chest of drawers, a wardrobe, a sofa, a wall or a desk. At the same time, space is freed up and a free space appears for storing toys, clothes, books, equipment.

Advantages and disadvantages

Whether it is a bed, a sofa or a crib, like any furniture, transforming models have numerous advantages for which connoisseurs of rationality fell in love, because small apartments are in dire need of the correct use of every centimeter. So, the advantages of transformer beds include indicators:

• a cot and a transformer playpen can be transformed into a chest of drawers, a desk, a play area - this helps to create additional space for storing things and games;
• a simple mechanism, it will not take more than a minute to fold and disassemble the sleeping bed. Convenience is provided by a mechanism presented in the form of springs, belts, an electric drive and accessories;
• a variety of sizes, which allows you to choose the right model for both a child and an adult;
• saving useful space, because when assembled, the transformer is cabinet furniture, and when unfolded it transforms into a sleeping place equipped with an orthopedic mattress;
• affordable cost, any family with an average income can afford a transformer;
• possibility of location in corner areas.

Such transformer designs are used in cases where it is not possible to arrange a separate full bedroom or for studio apartments that do not differ in a large area.

But do not forget about the shortcomings and possible problems that the owners of transforming furniture will have to face:

• due to the constant unfolding, the bed wears out quickly. The lifting mechanism suffers most quickly because of this, due to improper use it can quickly fail. It is important to pay attention to the quality of purchased furniture, manufacturer and materials;
• High cost, since such designs cost decent money;
• This model is not suitable for elderly people, since the constant assembly and disassembly of such a bed quickly tires;
• To install the transformer bed, you will need an unoccupied main wall, since only it can withstand heavy loads.

Varieties

Conventionally, all types of beds with a folding and folding mechanism can be divided into several types:

• a sofa, which, when unfolded, turns into a full-fledged comfortable sleeping bed, this is the most common option. The sofa is affordable and easy to use;
• vertical or horizontal reclining structures, presented in the form of beds of wardrobes, tables, chests of drawers, walls and other interior items. It can also be a sofa;
• swing-out - innovative and most expensive models that allow you to use the living space as efficiently as possible;
• bed wardrobes - on the upper tier there is a practical sleeping place, and at the bottom there is a spacious wardrobe;
• bed tables - at the top there is a sleeping place, at the bottom - a workplace;
• roll-out systems - when folded they take up little space and are quite compact, but with the onset of night with the help of a roll-out mechanism they are transformed into a large double bed;
• folding systems can be easily integrated into any cabinet furniture and take up little space.

Roll-out
Table bed
Sofa bed
Wardrobe bed
Wardrobe sofa bed

Sofa beds

It is this type of transformable furniture, such as a sofa, that can most often be found in one-room apartments, dormitories. Their low price, the uniqueness of the design allows almost everyone to make such a profitable purchase.

Their assortment is not limited to a banal sofa with a book, in furniture stores you can also find a sofa with a pull-out mechanism, when the sleeping place is compactly hidden in a niche along with metal legs, as shown in the photo. In addition, you can find the following options for bed sofas: with an accordion system, with an adjustable backrest, unfolding models, pull-out, roll-out, recliners, a sofa with a modular system, and so on.

Bed sofas can differ in the type of mechanism:

• folding (book, click-gag) - the place to sleep is increased by lowering the back to the level of the seat;
• unfolding (accordion) - the mechanism works according to the principle of an accordion;
• retractable (eurobook, roll-out) - to unfold the structure, it is enough to roll out the base, and lower the back to the vacant space.

Accordion
Roll-out
Eurobook
Click-gag
Book

Vertical extension

Often, a transformer bed with a vertical folding mechanism is presented in the form of a double bed, which saves at least 3 square meters of living space. Minimalist architects managed to create a perfect structure, which is assembled cabinet furniture, as shown in the photo.

The system works due to a spring or pneumatic lifting mechanism, while the berth is hidden away in a special box, which harmoniously complements the appearance of the structure. In this case, the lower part of the bed can be supplemented with other decorative elements, for example, a mirror or miniature shelves, as shown in the photo.

The most common are beds with a gas lift system, when the side panels of furniture are complemented by book shelves and mezzanines for storing bed linen. Also, there are often models that transform into a desk or wardrobe in compact sizes, which are ideal for a miniature children's room.

Horizontal roll-out

This option will look good in a children's room or a guest room in a miniature apartment. This mechanism is even more compact than the vertical one. At the same time, the fastening of the berth is securely screwed to another element of the existing furniture - a wardrobe, a table, a wall, a photo.

The anchorages are often located on the longer side of the bed, reducing stress and allowing the use of cheaper and less powerful mechanisms. Such designs can be found in furniture for children: bunk beds or so-called loft beds.

Modern models are represented by original control carried out remotely through the remote control or by pressing a special button. Thanks to the ease of use, the child can unfold and fold his bed himself.

With rotating or pivoting mechanism

Such furniture will become a real decoration of the house, but it should be understood that much more space will be required for its location than for the previous options. A swivel or swivel bed is a luxurious and aristocratic interior element for a spacious apartment or a country house, as shown in the selection of photos.

The fastening principle is not much different from horizontal beds, furniture becomes the basis - bookcases, wall bars with niches and so on. And the control is carried out exclusively remotely, therefore, when creating such models, strong metal alloys are used for the fastening system.

Built in wardrobe and table

Compact and practical beds that can be removed into the closet will become a real boon for a small room, for example, a miniature living room or bedroom. Various modifications allow you to choose the furniture option that is most suitable for the quadrature and style: one and double, for children, with a vertical and horizontal mechanism.

Bed cabinets may differ in the folding mechanism:

• folding - pneumatic springs are responsible for lowering the structure to a horizontal position;
• swing-out - swivel joints facilitate operation.

Folding
Swing-out

The bed table is suitable for small children's rooms, the photo shows that with the help of a convenient mechanism in the daytime it is a desk for games, study, drawing, and at night the bed table turns into a sleeping place for the baby.

Thanks to the hinged mechanism, the structure can be folded and unfolded easily. As for the table, it can be mounted both longitudinally and transversely. There are also lifting mechanisms when the berth rises, freeing up space for a folding or portable table.

What material to choose

When choosing transforming furniture, you should pay special attention to the materials from which the bed frame is made. Among the offered assortment you can find models made of the following materials:

• noble wood species.

Chipboard beds are a budget option that everyone can afford. If we talk about quality, then such a material is unable to withstand the daily load exerted on it for a long time, therefore, the operational periods of transformer beds made of chipboard are limited to 2-3 years.

MDF transformers are more durable, models from this raw material can be found in the model range of domestic and foreign manufacturers, and their operational life will be at least 5 years. The beds of their solid natural wood will last the longest, but at the same time you need to understand that the weight of the product will be much greater. Therefore, the preparation of the surface where the system will be mounted must be approached thoroughly so that it can withstand the permissible load.

An equally important point is the emphasis on the metal from which the fastening system, lifting mechanisms and legs are made. Heavy metal alloys do not deform and are able to withstand a lot of weight, they should be preferred when choosing a transformer for your home, photo.

Wood
Chipboard
MDF

Dimensions (edit)

The dimensional grid of the transforming models is not much different from the standard ones and fully complies with the requirements of GOST. The transformer can be provided for children from 0 to 10 years old and has its own sizes.

The lineup for adults can be roughly divided into three types: single, one-and-a-half and double. Single beds produced by domestic manufacturers can vary in width from 70 to 90 cm.While imported brands offer more spacious options for one berth, the width of which is 90-100 cm.The length of the bed is 1.9-2 meters ... This option is perfect for teens and low-weight adults.

One-and-a-half transformer beds are larger and provide freedom of sleep for one person, but for two there will not be enough space. The standard width is up to 1.4 meters, and the length is 1.9-2 m.A truly royal option for a bedroom will be a double bed, the dimensions of which are 1.4x2 meters and 1.6x2 m.But among modern models, you can also find specimens, width which will be 170 cm, which is not very practical for transformers, because you should not forget about the load on the wall.

Bed table
Wardrobe sofa bed Wardrobe bed

Which mechanism is more reliable

The main element of any transformer bed is the lifting mechanism, the reliability of which ensures the durability of the product. Today there are several types of such mechanisms:

• spring;
• gas lift;
• with counterweight.

Gaslift
Manual
Spring loaded

If we compare the spring model and the gas lift, then the second option is the best, which can work up to 90 thousand cycles. The problem with the spring mechanism is that the springs can become loose over time. Because of this, such mechanisms work up to 20 thousand cycles.

Built-in bed-wardrobe in the interior of a small room

The owners of chic palazzo, the interiors of which are decorated with mahogany furniture, will never understand the multi-million army of inhabitants of small apartments that have settled in all Russian cities. The inhabitants of the rural hinterland will never understand them, All their furniture - a few chairs, a kitchen table, and a bed or two, randomly placed inside a vast dwelling. Only city dwellers solve the same problem of lodging for the night on thirty square meters of usable living space for the whole family every evening.

Comfortable and functional small room for two in beige tones

If you put an ordinary double bed in a small room with an area of ​​twelve square meters, the free space remaining in it should be counted already in centimeters, you cannot even fit a small table. By purchasing transformer beds for small apartments, our people get rid of the need to lug bulky furniture home. First of all, we are talking about the elements used for sleep. The bed purchased for a small-sized urban Khrushchev-type apartment should be even smaller.

Double convertible bed for a small one-room apartment

Convertible bunk bed

Convenient transformer for sleeping and doing bed-table

For the first time, the production of transformable furniture in Russia began in Soviet times. The mass production of sofa beds and armchair beds made it possible for a person to fold a double bed to the size of a sofa, and a single bed to the size of an armchair. The vacated space has increased the living space, the apartments have become more comfortable. The price, of course, bites, but free room space and money are saved. Buying one thing, you acquire two at once. Transforming furniture is produced in the widest range, as evidenced by the table below.

Multifunctional furniture table-bed in the interior

Sofa bed for a cozy living room for relaxation and for receiving guests

A great solution for a small room - folding bed

Options for bed mechanisms of transformers

The mechanisms with which the transformer is equipped are divided into several types:

• spring
• retractable
• folding
• gas lift.

Unusual sofa bed for a small living room

Bed built into a wardrobe for a Scandinavian room

Spring Beds

Convertible bed in the form of a wardrobe for a small apartment

Convertible furniture has a multipurpose purpose, it is easy to remove it when not needed. One of these solutions was a transformer bed combined with a wardrobe, at night it is used as a bed for sleeping, and in the morning it is safely removed into the closet or, with a slight movement of the hand, turns into a desk. What is called: a hunger for inventions is much.

Double convertible bed for a small apartment

This whole barrel of honey has a big fly in the ointment. Many of these devices are useless, for a significant part of people, because the base for them is a spring mechanism if their owner does not have sufficient physical strength. For old sick and weak people this pleasure is too tough. That is, if you are a young father of a family, you can easily purchase such furniture and even find some pleasure in laying out such a transformer every evening, and in the morning folding such a transformer in your apartment, turning your child's bed into a table. For weak women, old people and the sick, the daily transformation of the bed is not possible.

A comfortable sleeping place in a small apartment - a bed built into the wardrobe

Pull-out beds

Comfortable pull-out bed for a small bedroom

However, today on the market it is not difficult to find a suitable model of a transformer bed, based on the criterion of the degree of complexity of their deployment. Perhaps the easiest to use are transformer beds, at their base, there is a retractable mechanism. The ease of use of the unit does not mean at all that its mechanism is just as simple, therefore, it is highly likely that it will not last long.

Beautiful children's bunk bed with a pull-out mechanism

Manufacturers quite often recommend making the transformation of the bed less often. Quite strange advice, because it is for this that a bed is bought, which can be turned into a wardrobe every day or, at worst, into a table. Of course, you can choose a bed if you are satisfied with its spring mechanism of transformation, because there is practically nothing to break there. If there is a strong, strong man in the house, then the transformer bed and its spring mechanism are your option.

Stylish bunk bed-transformer for a children's bedroom

Roll-up beds

A great solution for a small nursery - folding bed and table

A transformer bed for small apartments can be a good solution if a folding mechanism is included with it. They are usually attached to the wall.

Children's bed with a folding mechanism, which is convenient and easy to hide in the closet

This furniture has two significant drawbacks. Firstly, such a bed can only be fixed to the main wall of the room. Fragile interior partitions can collapse over time. Secondly, when transforming the bed, you can easily injure an arm or leg.

Bunk folding bed for two boys "Airplanes"

Gas lift beds

Excellent convertible sofa bed for a small living room

The safest and easiest to use are the gas-lift mechanism for deploying the transformer bed. Even an old sick person who does not have great physical strength can transform such a bed into a table or wardrobe, since the entire load during its transformation falls on the gas-lift mechanism. Here it is, it would seem, I bought a transformer bed, and with it a convenient gas-lift folding mechanism, live and be happy, but here there is also a small problem and even two.

Unusual bed, easily transforms into a table if necessary

Of all the transformer beds, these are the most expensive. In addition, the mechanism of gas-lift transformers is short-lived and breaks down quickly, therefore, before buying such a model, you need to consult with a specialist and choose furniture with his help. When choosing a transformer bed, it is important what material it is made of.

A beautiful and convenient transforming table for a schoolchild's room

Varieties of transformer bed frames

The original transformer table-bed in the children's room for classes and for relaxation

Unfortunately, today the most common material in the production of furniture is chipboard. Of course, if you look at the advertisements of manufacturers, then the material is stronger than chipboard, it simply does not exist in nature, which does not cause much confidence. If you want your transformer to serve you for many years, you should choose a bed with a metal or wooden frame.

Comfortable double bed with a lifting mechanism

Luxurious transforming bed with a comfortable mirrored wardrobe

Video: transforming bed for two children