Furniture that transforms. Big problems of small apartments

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 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 transforming into a wardrobe with a sofa. It is this type of furniture that is in demand today more than others. It is simple and pleasant to use this design. The free bed is hidden in an aesthetic wardrobe in one movement, a soft sofa is pulled out instead of a berth. 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 colors 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 fabric of the furniture so that it is in harmony with the overall concept of the interior. The construction 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 items remain in place, in another design the table is folded 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 adults and children. Folding furniture can have a mirror or photo print on the front. It is worth paying attention to the fact that when assembled, 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-bed 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 top and unfolded bottom

unassembled bunk 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 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. Methods for changing 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 a book-table is popular.

Original table-painting in the interior of a small room

The atmosphere of simple forms reigns in modern small-sized apartments, 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 endless 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 a 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.

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The size of the room does not always allow you to install full-size furniture in it. In this case, you can save space in a sleeping place. A transforming bed for a small apartment is a great option that allows you to rationally use the space and keep the room in perfect order. This design can be easily transformed into a desk, cabinet, wall or sofa with a simple movement of the hand. Such devices will be useful not only in the living room, but also in the children's room, especially if there are several kids in the family.

Modern transformer models easily take any shape

Transformer 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 dresser for toys;
  • furniture with a transformation mechanism is easily assembled and disassembled, the whole procedure takes less than a minute;
  • the sizes of transformers are very different, you can choose the right model for a child and an adult;
  • devices are supplied with orthopedic mattresses;

An expert's point of view

Yaroslava Galaiko

Lead Designer and Head of Ecologica Interiors Studio

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“There are models on sale that are decorated with carvings or upholstered in natural leather.Tapestry or jacquard can also be used as upholstery. "

Average cost of models

PictureModelCost, rub
Wardrobe-table transformer28000
Sofa-wardrobe-bed transformer55000
Double wardrobe-bed transformer55000
Loft bed transformer56400
Horizontal wardrobe bed35000
Table-bed35000
Wardrobe-bed-library92000

Varieties of mechanisms

The transforming furniture is equipped with swing-out mechanisms, each of which has its own disadvantages and advantages:

  • Retractable mechanism. Differs in ease of management and safety. In models with such a device, there is usually room for bed linen.
  • Folding mechanism. It is dangerous that during transformation it can fall or pinch an arm or leg. Beds fixed to the wall are very space-saving when assembled and allow you to place built-in shelves above them.

In addition, the folding mechanisms can be gas-lift or spring-loaded. Spring loaders are considered more durable and reliable because of their simplicity. There is practically nothing to break in the spring. But some effort is needed to transform such devices, therefore, it is not recommended for older people to purchase models with a spring device.

Gas-lift devices are not as reliable, but with proper operation they will last long enough. Furniture with this mechanism unfolds without effort. The only drawback of a gas lift is that furniture with it is much 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 to dwell on:

  • Frame material. Transformers are made with a frame made of MDF, chipboard, wood or metal. Recently, metal structures that are distinguished by their reliability and strength have gained particular popularity. Wood is an environmentally friendly material, not inferior in strength to metal. But chipboard and MDF are unreliable, it is better to refuse this option.

  • The quality of the mattress. Usually the mattress comes in one set with furniture, but it 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. Particular attention should be paid to children's mattresses, the child's posture will depend on the correct position in a dream. The best mattress fillers are coconut fiber or latex foam.

  • Furniture size. The length of the berth should correspond to the height of the person and have a margin of fifteen centimeters. To determine a comfortable width, lie down and put your hands behind your head. If the elbows fit within the dimensions of the berth, it fits.

  • Safety and structural strength. These parameters are especially important for a bed in a nursery.

Outcome

A transforming bed for a small apartment is an excellent opportunity to use space rationally. A wide range of models allows you to choose furniture that matches the size and design. When buying, you should pay attention to the quality of the folding mechanism and the compliance of the bed with physiological parameters.

If the area of \u200b\u200bthe room does not allow setting large sizes for the sleeping area, then a transformer bed for a small apartment will become a real salvation. This option is practical, compact and folding mechanism, which helps to save usable space. It is not only about the simplest mechanism - but also about the numerous solutions that allow. With the help of a simple device, the bed is transformed into any other piece of furniture.

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Transformer bed for a small apartment: advantages and disadvantages

Transforming furniture is rational and has many valuable advantages. Pros of transformer beds for the following:

  • assembly and unfolding of the sleeping bed is carried out by a simple mechanism, which consists of special belts, electric drive devices (optional) and strong springs;
  • the design can turn into a headset for writing, a play area, or, which contributes to the equipment of additional storage space;
  • a large selection of sizes of furniture structures;
  • saving space, since;
  • the ability to place the device in awkward areas in the corner.

These headsets have certain disadvantages:

  • due to frequent unfolding, the mechanisms wear out. When buying, special attention should be paid to the manufacturer, materials and quality of furniture;
  • higher price than standard furniture.

You should not purchase such furniture sets for the elderly, as the constant assembly and disassembly can be tiresome.

Gaslift structures are considered an original solution. In this case, the side panels are equipped with mezzanines and compact.


Bed with horizontal mechanism

A more compact option is considered a headset with a horizontal system. The sleeping bed is attached to the second piece of furniture. The fasteners are located on the larger side of the bed, which reduces stress. Such furniture is often installed in the children's room. This includes beds on two levels.

Some products can be controlled remotely or using special buttons. A similar mechanism is possessed by transformer bed tables for a small apartment.


Which covering and material should I choose?

When choosing ergonomic furniture, special attention should be paid to the materials of manufacture. The most common options are:

  • is considered the most budgetary option. The material is characterized by low performance properties;

  • refers to a more durable material, it can last at least 5 years;

  • natural wood products are considered the most durable.

The quality of the material from which the fasteners are made is of great importance. Metals are resilient, not deformed and can support significant weight.

Picture Model Cost, rub.

Wardrobe-bed-sofa transformer "Archi" (Factory Clei)74 000

Allias wardrobe bed79 000

Adelia table-bed (Furniture grad)24 500

Horizont wardrobe bed (Clei Factory)46 600

Bed wardrobe lifting Garun (Manufacturer Uyut - service)23 000

Wardrobe bed with sofa, Avant (Modus Vevendi)34 900
Wardrobe bed with a bench Uno (Modus Vevendi)32 000

Bed dimensions

Transformers for children up to 10 years old have special sizes. For babies up to three years old, the bed is 60 cm wide and 120 cm high.For children from 4 to 7 years old, the length should be about 140 cm.You will need a device with a width of 90 and a length of 180.

Beds for adults are single, one-and-a-half and double. The width of the single-bed version in domestic models varies from 70-90 cm, and in imported models from 90-100 cm. At the same time, the length can reach 1.9-2 meters. This option is also suitable for teenagers. The standard width of the one-and-a-half model is about 1.4 meters. Double options are 1.4-1.6 meters wide.

Which mechanism should you prefer?

The most important element in the device of the transformer is the lifting mechanism. The service life of the structure depends on its strength and reliability.

Modern models contain the following types of mechanisms:

  • spring works up to 20 thousand cycles;
  • gas lift about 90 thousand;
  • counterbalanced models are considered more reliable. They require additional space.

Secrets and rules of choice

To choose a quality headset, you should use the following rules:

  • as a material for the body, you should choose MDF or natural wood, which are characterized by a long service life;
  • lifting mechanisms and various fastening systems must be made of durable material;
  • unfolded furniture should not interfere with movement;
  • do not ignore the general.

The convertible furniture was originally produced by French, Spanish and German manufacturers. When choosing budget options, it is worth considering models of domestic manufacturers.

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-sized apartments, 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 \u200b\u200btwelve 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 bed-transformer for a small studio apartment

Bunk folding bed-transformer

Convenient transformer for sleeping and doing bed-table

For the first time, the production of transformable furniture in Russia began in Soviet times. The massive release of sofa beds and armchair beds gave a person the ability 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. Convertible 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 - a 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: the need for invention is much.

Double bed-convertible for a small apartment

This whole cask 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 may well purchase such furniture and even find some pleasure in laying out and folding such a transformer in your apartment in the morning, turning your child's bed into a table. For weak women, elderly and 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

Convenient 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-convertible 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

Such 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 that 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, so 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 student'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

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 furniture transformer 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 \u200b\u200bthe 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 the upholstered furniture popular with our grandmothers called "sofa bed". It was not the most comfortable sofa that folded out 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, give it comfort. At night, they are removed (maybe 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 of \u200b\u200bthe 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 is large 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 disadvantages:


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 purchase.

Convertible bed

All beds built into the wardrobe are equipped with orthopedic mattresses that 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 lift-type transforming bed, please note that it should stand near the load-bearing wall. Since the structure is attached to the wall and that must withstand solid loads. So it will not work to put such furniture near a weak partition. Is that the roll-out models, and 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 cabinet. 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 transforming 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 a ladder. This is the main inconvenience. 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 (wall-transformer)

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 rare in transformable furniture. Even if they are shallower than they could be in a regular 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 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 nuance: a box for storing linen under the bed. In principle, 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

No 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 superimposed on one another.

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 berth 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 room does not lose its 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 additional sleeping place 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 shelves on the side. 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, in one way or another fixed on the main worktop.

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. If necessary, the area is increased.

Part of the sliding 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, although it is widespread. 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-fledged and comfortable sofa. The bed in this version is fastened 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 pillows. Before they are laid out, they are removed, the bed is lowered, which lies on the sofa and rests on the extendable legs. A shelf can play the role of a leg (as in the photo above).

There is another type of such furniture: wardrobe-sofa-bed. It differs from the one described above only in that more 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" 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 fit 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 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.