Transforming furniture for small apartments. Transformer bed - a lifeline for a small apartment
Transforming furniture in the interior of a small apartment
If you are a happy owner of a very compact, but your own living space, you probably know what transforming furniture is. After all, the organization of the internal space of a small apartment always implies the fact that it should fit everything you and your family need. At the same time, there must still be room for free movement.
Modern designers offer a huge number of ways to solve such problems, which we will share today with visitors to the site about small interiors.
Organization of the living room and bedroom
In furniture stores, you can now safely purchase sets special furniture assembling and disassembling like children's designer. It can be, for example, a sofa bed hidden in a large cabinet with several drawers for things with a work panel. This can also include various ottomans, shelves, wardrobes - in general, everything that a person needs for a comfortable life in.
The latest models of sofas can not only move apart, turning into a double bed, but also transform into a bunk bed.
Universal sets, designed specifically for the younger generation, can fit even in the smallest rooms. Typically, these models sleeping place located on the second tier, and under it there is a spacious wardrobe, bookshelves and desktop. This solution allows you to make the most efficient use of the area intended for housing.
Even an apartment big size can be made cramped if it is not very cluttered necessary items interior, and even arrange them incorrectly. When furnishing small-sized housing, you need to use every centimeter of the available space, which will allow you to rationally organize several zones: a bedroom, an office and a living room. It is possible that one or even several of these sections will be under the ceiling.
Usually women have a problem with the placement of jewelry and bijouterie, but designers have found it here too. rational solution. They suggest installing hooks and small stands on reverse side mirrors or paintings that are attached to the wall with hinges.
Especially for the newlyweds, who are still subject to romance, the designers came up with a comfortable table. It can be easily installed above the bed to serve your soulmate breakfast in bed. And because it's so compact, it's easy to place along the wall, organizing working area or an extra bedside table.
In order not to clutter up the space wardrobes, some young people prefer to use a hanging clothes rack that is attached to the ceiling.
If two people live on the same square, who need an equipped place to study or work in the evenings and weekends, designers advise organizing a spacious area by dividing one elongated table into two halves using bookshelves.
Those who, even in a small apartment, prefer to sleep not on the sofa, but on a wide bed, you can think about the device under it drawers different sizes. They can serve as storage for things or books.
small bathroom
In the bathroom, the fair sex loves to store cosmetics, manicure accessories, a huge number of different gels, shampoos, lotions and other ladies' tricks. In order for scissors and files not to take up space on the shelf, they can be attached to the wall using a magnetic holder.
And glue a few pockets on the curtain for a small bathroom different size in which washcloths and hygiene products can be safely stored.
Cozy and functional kitchen
Modern kitchen furniture, as a rule, is equipped with many convenient drawers, shelves and hooks, which can significantly save space.
Also, designers offer a large number of compact devices for drying washed dishes. They are designed for kitchens, the dimensions of which do not provide for the installation of a dishwasher.
Another useful idea is a folding dining table with comfortable seats in the form of benches.
An interesting solution could be the installation in the kitchen round wood panel on legs. It comes with chairs with seats in the form of a triangle, fully retractable under the tabletop.
If desired, furniture craftsmen can order an incredibly functional set that can fit in one corner of your kitchen.
In the absence of a balcony in the apartment, as a rule, there is a problem with drying clothes. These worries will be deprived of you by a compact folding dryer, similar to a miniature Ferris wheel.
For those who prefer to work for fresh air, a good gift there will be a laptop stand that can be attached to the railing of the balcony.
The rational use of each square centimeter is the task of many families. Too many people live in small apartments. In this case, furniture transformer will help. There is different models for various premises: for bedroom, kitchen, hallway, nursery, living room. There is no such furniture only in the bathroom or toilet. Yes, and that will probably appear soon.
Types and types
Transformable furniture is convenient if the area of \u200b\u200bthe room is small. For small apartments, this is a lifesaver. Another area is if the room is multifunctional. This is also typical for apartments with a small area. For spacious houses or apartments, this is not necessary. Unless for the organization of extra beds during the visits of guests.
Either way, folded or unfolded, it looks great.
Basically, transformer furniture in one item combines two types of items. 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 with the upholstered furniture popular with our grandmothers called "sofa bed". It was not the most comfortable sofa, which unfolded 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 daytime mattress rises, representing a closet and part of the back of the sofa. It turns out to be available soft seat. It turns out a sofa. But not folding, but so to speak "stationary". Convenience to it, as a rule, is given by additional pillows. At night they are removed (there may be a storage box under the sofa 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 dining table;
- for increase working surface in kitchen sets.
There are also triple transformers. Basically it is a wardrobe-bed-sofa or wardrobe-bed-table. They differ from double ones only in that the cabinet is large due to the non-transformable part with shelves.
Furniture transformer: pros and cons
The advantage of furniture transformers is obvious: they occupy less space than two individual subject. That's all. There are no other benefits, really. But there are downsides:
In general, everything. If you still want to have transforming furniture, choose not only functionality and appearance. Pay attention to mechanisms. They should be made of good steel, the move should be easy. At the slightest problem when unfolding or folding, it is better to refuse the purchase.
Bed-transformer
All built-in beds are equipped with orthopedic mattresses that are attached to the frame. Basically, transformer furniture of this type is folding. In one state, the frame is raised vertically, held by spring or pneumatic holders. The furniture looks like a closet. In another position, the frame is lowered and rests with its legs on the floor. In this case, everything looks like a bed that stands next to the closet.
If you are going to buy a transforming bed of a lifting type, please note that it should stand near bearing wall. Since the structure is attached to the wall and it must withstand solid loads. So putting such furniture on a weak partition will not work. Is that roll-out models, but there are not so many of them and they do not have the same effects.
Wardrobe bed
Cabinet-beds differ in the orientation of the mattress relative to the surface of the cabinet. There are models that are attached to furniture with a long side, there are short ones. In the first version, the cabinet is wider, its upper part can be used intended purpose- as storage compartments.
This type of wall-transformer is suitable for narrow spaces. But only a single or one and a half bed can be built in. This type is also called "horizontal folding bed» - the long part is located along the horizon.
Bunk beds are arranged in the same way. In them, two separate beds are located one above the other. When assembled, they look like a closet.
To climb to the second tier, put an attached ladder. This is where the main inconvenience lies. Firstly, it is far from safe, there are no railings at all. Secondly, it must be kept somewhere at a time when 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 price. These models do not require a lot of power of the lifting device, since the load on the mechanism is not so high. In the most budget options springs can be used. Due to this, the cost is reduced.
Furniture transformer: a 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 raising are considerable. Pneumatic lifts are already used here, and they should be good quality. There are even options with automatic drive and remote control.
In this option there are single, one-and-a-half and two-bed places. The larger the size, the more attention should be paid to the lift. You should also check the mattress fixation system. It must be reliable, but at the same time, it must be possible to remove the mattress for drying / disinfection without any problems.
Walls with built-in beds (transforming wall)
This is an even more solid and expensive type of transforming furniture. Part of the wall - lateral or central - can move away, revealing a vertical bed hidden behind it.
This furniture has no less functionality than a regular wall. Unless under it more space is required in terms of "depth" - so that you can move part of the cabinet. But all the shelves are functional, which is rare in transformable furniture. Even if they are of lesser depth than they could be at the same time in ordinary closet, but the bed is not visible during the daytime. View - business or official, the room can be a living room or dining room. And in the evening, with the bed down, it turns into a bedroom with a full bed.
Roll-out beds
Another transforming bed hides under a work, play or second bed. This option is most often used in children. It is safer, since the bed is low, which is important for children.
Pay attention to the photo. So that both the bed and the table are convenient to use, and the table and bed are pulled out. Very smart and compact. For small apartments - a great option for a 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 bed.
Table transformer
not at all fewer models transformable tables. For living rooms, coffee tables-transformers are good, which are laid out in the dining room. A couple of movements and the living room turns into a dining room.
The methods of transformation are different, but mainly lifting and sliding tabletops are used. When folded, the two parts of the tabletop overlap one another.
Transformer: bed-table
There is also a transforming table for the bedroom or children's room. In this case, the desktop rises, and the bed falls on a swivel hinge and rests on the legs. The location of the mattress in this case is horizontal, saving space is significant. In addition, the room does not lose functionality day or night.
Several cabinets on top - for storing books or things Side cabinets - for storing various small things
This is a good way to free up space for games in the nursery, organize an extra bed to accommodate guests. Ideal for students, suitable for students.
There are also more solid 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 contain more sections with shelves on the side. With a high ceiling height, shelves with doors can be made from above, above the level of the bed - for storing rarely used items. This option is useful if you do not have, in which off-season items are stored.
For kitchen
There are tables-transformers for the kitchen. Some use the same principle as the well-known book tables. Some “piece” is added to the main work surface, one way or another fixed on the main table top.
This transformer furniture is good for one-room small apartments. old building where every centimeter counts. When there are few people, it can be folded. If necessary, the area is increased.
Part of the retractable tabletops can be supported on legs, part hangs in the air, leaning on guides
There are also tables with sliding tops. In this case, you also need to pay attention to the fixation system. It has a considerable load, so there must be a margin of safety. It gives good metal and reliable system rollers, on which the table top extends.
Even for the kitchen, the type of metal from which the guides are made is important. At a minimum, it should be galvanized metal, but stainless steel is better. As a last resort, for budget models, suitable coloring powder paints. It cannot be said that it is much cheaper than the same galvanization, but it gives more color options.
Convertible sofas
Another type of transforming furniture is sofas. Everyone knows the old model - a sofa bed. But we are talking not about her. This is not a very good, although widespread option. There are more interesting ones.
Sofa bed
This type of transformer furniture is a fundamental difference from the old model: full bed transformed into an equally complete and comfortable sofa. The bed in this version is mounted vertically, mostly 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 soft cloth in the tone of the sofa upholstery, the role of the backrest is performed by pillows. Before laying them out, they are removed, the bed is lowered, which lies on the sofa and rests on retractable legs. The role of the legs can be played by a shelf (as in the photo above).
There is another type of such furniture: a wardrobe-sofa-bed. It differs from the one described above only in that more sections with shelves or cabinets are attached nearby. With sufficient ceiling height, shelves / cabinets can be above the bed.
Sofa bunk bed
For children's rooms, a good option is a sofa that transforms into two beds, located one above the other. This model involves 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” space so much, but saves it no less.
sofa table
Sofa with table. This option is rather exotic. Its functionality is not so high. But as a variant of non-standard furniture, it is good. The sofa table has a movable back made of wood (or its substitutes) or plastic. While furniture transformer is used as upholstered furniture, there are no external differences. If necessary, the back is thrown forward, where it rests on the floor.
Sofa table. Can be installed on the veranda - as a place for relaxation or possible gatherings
As a rule, such a convertible sofa has one more way of use: it unfolds into a bed. An additional padded stool extends from under the seat. That is, it is a 3 in 1 option.
Another option for a convertible sofa is a modular design. It's not exactly what was described before. 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, while smaller mobile units can move. Often they have rollers.
Unusual transformers
There are several transformers that are difficult to attribute to furniture. For example, a shelf that turns into small table. Perfect option for a walk-through room, if there is nowhere to put a stationary table, but there is only a piece of wall in a walk-through place.
Shelves that turn into a table - at least original
Not less than original solution- 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 picture is attached to its back surface (which, when raised, becomes the front one).
The mirror on the wall becomes... a table
The legs are made in the form of a frame salary. When the 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 only be installed in the passage area. Ideal Solution for some small apartments.
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Not always the size of the room allows you to install full-size furniture in it. In this case, you can save space in a bed. Bed-transformer for small apartment- A great option that allows you to rationally use the space and keep the room in perfect order. This design with a slight movement of the hand turns into a desk, wardrobe, wall or sofa. Such devices are useful not only in the living room, but also in the children's room, especially if there are several kids in the family.
Modern models of transformers easily take any shape
Transforming models are always popular with fans of rationality.
The advantages of such devices are obvious:
- in the children's room, the crib can be transformed into a table for classes or a chest of drawers for toys;
- furniture with a transformation mechanism is easy to assemble and disassemble, the whole procedure takes less than a minute;
- the sizes of transformers are very different, you can choose suitable model for a child and an adult;
- devices are supplied with orthopedic mattresses;
Expert point of view
Yaroslav Galaiko
Lead Designer and Head of Ecologica Interiors Studio
Ask a Question“On sale there are models decorated with carvings or upholstered in genuine leather.Tapestry or jacquard can also be used as upholstery.
Average cost of models
| Image | Model | Cost, rub |
|---|---|---|
 | Wardrobe-table transformer | 28000 |
 | Sofa-wardrobe-bed transformer | 55000 |
 | Wardrobe bed transformer double | 55000 |
 | Transformer loft bed | 56400 |
 | Horizontal wardrobe bed | 35000 |
 | Table-bed | 35000 |
 | Wardrobe-bed-library | 92000 |
Varieties of mechanisms
Transforming furniture is equipped with tilt-and-turn mechanisms, each of which has its own disadvantages and advantages:
- Retractable mechanism. Differs in ease in management and safety. Models with such a device usually have a place to place bed linen.
- Folding mechanism. It is dangerous because during the transformation it can fall or pinch an arm or leg. Beds attached to the wall are very space-saving when assembled and allow you to place built-in shelves above them.
In addition, folding mechanisms can be gas-lift or spring-loaded. Springs are considered more durable and reliable due to their simplicity. There is practically nothing to break in the spring. But it takes some effort to transform such devices, so it is not recommended for older people to purchase models with a spring device.
Gas lift devices are not so reliable, but with correct operation last long enough. Furniture with this mechanism is laid out effortlessly. The only drawback of the gas lift is that furniture with it is an order of magnitude more expensive.
Which of the described types of transformers to choose depends only on the preferences of the owner of the apartment and the possibility of accommodation. But there are some nuances that should be noted:
- frame material. Transformers are made with a frame made of MDF, chipboard, wood or metal. Lately won particular popularity metal constructions, characterized by reliability and durability. Wood is an environmentally friendly material that is not inferior in strength to metal. But chipboard and MDF are unreliable, it is better to abandon this option.
- Mattress quality. Usually the mattress comes in one set with furniture, but does not always meet the requirements of the buyer. If it is possible to purchase a mattress separately, you need to clarify its dimensions. They must match the size of the bed. Special attention should be given to children's mattresses, the posture of the child will depend on the correct position in a dream. The best fillers mattresses are considered coconut fiber or latex foam.
- Furniture size. The length of the bed should correspond to the height of the person and have a margin of fifteen centimeters. To determine a comfortable width, you need to lie down and put your hands behind your head. If the elbows fit in the dimensions of the bed, it fits.
- Safety and structural strength. These parameters are especially important for a bed in a children's room.
Results
A transforming bed for a small apartment is a great opportunity to rationally use space. A wide range of models allows you to choose furniture that is suitable in size and design. When buying, pay attention to quality folding mechanism and compliance of the bed with physiological parameters.
As the owner of a small apartment, I always have a special interest in various types 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 wrist” to transform our 10 sq.m bedroom into a living room or study in one minute.
Today I want to show the most interesting examples of folding furniture. You can buy most of the transformer beds presented at the TRANSMEB store in Moscow. Let's look at the photos for inspiration. Perhaps some of them will be of interest to our men who assemble furniture with their own hands.
Transformer: from bed to closet
Let's start with a wand one-room apartments – lifting bed. This type of furniture is well known in our country. lifting mechanism allows you to press the bed against the wall, freeing up 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 closet.
Here is another example of a transforming bed, obviously cheaper. Suitable for a student's or student's room in a minimalist style.
By the way, among folding single beds there are quite interesting ideas- for example, this one is quite cleverly camouflaged under a closed shelf or chest of drawers.
I really like transforming beds for small children's rooms. Look how beautiful and practical option for one child in this photo.
And in this photo we see a bunk bed transformer, a wonderful invention for small apartments. There is a linen shelf on top.
This room interior with a pull-out double bed for adults looks very stylish. There seems to be too much here free space, I wonder what caused the need to take just such a bed? Most likely, this is a studio apartment.
In foreign sources, there is an alternative version of a lifting bed. The bed is not removed to the wall, but on special guides, like in an elevator, it rises above your head. For little ones 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 teen rooms is a bed combined with a workplace. However, some samples are also suitable for adults, for example, such as 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 not down, but up. And this is how it looks after the transformation, enlivening the interior with rich pink.
Of course, there are folding 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 sofas can be laid out, providing a sleeping place. In general, I agree, although when the sofa is disassembled into a bunk bed, it's impressive.
The rest of the transformers that I came across are more commonplace and follow the same idea as the “bed-desktop” in design. And yet it seems to me that for our small rooms it is better not to invent, 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 limit 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 fits into a cabinet 60 cm deep has remained a mystery to me. I would be grateful if someone could reveal this secret to 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 regular stores.
Innovative transforming 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 transforming beds
Sofa bed in the interior of a small apartment
thinking through new interior miniature apartment, you should definitely pay attention to the bed, which transforms into a closet with a sofa. It is this version of furniture that is in demand today more than others. Using this design is simple and pleasant. A free bed hides in an aesthetic closet in one movement, instead of a bed it slides out soft sofa. 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 products from reputable manufacturers that guarantee unsurpassed quality, as the designs contain complex mechanisms that must be strong and durable.
sofa bed in a neutral minimalist interior
Features of choosing a bed-table for a small apartment
The owners of cramped apartments are interested in beds that are easily installed in a closet; instead of a bed, a compact desktop appears. You can choose the color and fabric of the furniture so that it is in harmony with the overall concept of the interior. The design often contains elements of chipboard, in furniture catalogs you can choose the optimal color. There are several variations of transforming furniture. In one case workplace hides under the bed - the owners do not need to free the tabletop 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.
Folding beds for small apartments
There are horizontal and vertical variations of folding beds without a table and other details - the bed is securely camouflaged in an upright position, becoming part of the closet. The folded version frees up a lot usable space in a small apartment. This approach to housing planning is convenient for adults and children. A mirror or photo printing can be placed on the facade of folding furniture. It is worth paying attention to the fact that when assembled, the cabinet can have a depth of only three tens of centimeters, and in flip-up we get a full single or double bed.
Bunk bed-sofa in a small apartment
On sale you can find not only beds different widths, but also folding two-story structures. The sofa of impressive size with the help of simple manipulations turns into two full-fledged beds. Moreover, interesting solution for a small apartment there are sleeping places in two tiers, aesthetically folding to the wall. A good option for children of any age or guests.
Compact transforming tables
Folding tables for a small apartment
The expanding and instantly gathering table is also a noteworthy piece of furniture. living in small apartment a person 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 occupy a minimum of space in the kitchen, dining room or living room. Transformer structures in the unfolded state are large dining tables for a comfortable arrangement of a group of several people. The versatility of the folding bed lies in the possibility of replacing several interior items.
Many products have height adjustment, which means that they can be used by children and adults. Ways to change the configuration of the table vary depending on the specific model, manufacturers use different types fixtures 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 design, 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 table-book is popular.
The original table-picture in the interior of a small room
Atmosphere reigns in modern small-sized apartments simple forms, behind which super-comfortable pieces of furniture are hidden. When folded, this design is a work of art - a picture that organically fits into the design of the walls. Having expanded 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 table-picture provides practically endless possibilities. For example, an item can be placed in a kitchen, the area of \u200b\u200bwhich does not reach the minimum 6 square meters, in a small room for relaxation, hobbies or tea parties, inside country house or cramped living room. There is a lot of free space in the room, and if necessary, there is an area for activity. You can surprise your guests with a reclining picture, and a couple of people will perfectly fit and dine on a mini-table.
Functional and compact mirror table
Another interesting variation of the wall structure 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 design is stationary, that is, attached to the wall. There are also models that can, if necessary, be removed from the wall and placed anywhere in a small apartment. Apparently, such tables receive wide use in future.
Using new solutions in the world of furniture, you can quickly neutralize the problem of lack of space and start enjoying the possibilities of beds, sofas, tables and wardrobes that can change their silhouette and purpose. Folding items can be found in different areas of the apartment. If in hometown there are no such offers, then you can order furniture through online stores.
