Folding beds transformers. Transformer beds for a small apartment

If you need furniture for regular use, buy transforming beds in Moscow at an affordable price for a small apartment in the Transforming Bed online store. Indispensable bonuses for the purchase will be variations only from reputable manufacturers, a frequently updated catalog.

For compact housing, you can choose and buy a transformer wardrobe-bed for a small apartment. The considerable strength of the folding mechanism allows you to form a sleeping surface of any orientation and dimensions. Behind the bed half there may be niches for bedding or useful little things.

Transformer sofa beds for furnishing small rooms also combine significant space savings and versatility. Here it is important to prefer the optimal folding mechanism. Will it be a "dolphin" or a "puma", or perhaps a "book", "eurobook", "click-clack"? One thing is certain: the more stages of transformation, the more the possibility of failure increases. However, the friendly managers of our online store will always suggest a good option, focusing on your capabilities and tastes.

We have long been accustomed to transforming furniture, like a book-table, a sofa that transforms into a sleeping place. But it dawned on Japanese designers that the bed can be hidden in a closet, and then in a small room there will be enough space to fully move around the room without the risk of hitting.

Perhaps they were not interested in the problem of organizing space in a small room, but only in design and construction possibilities. An excellent idea of ​​​​colleagues to produce a transforming bed IKEA - a Swedish company specializing in the production and sale of goods and furniture for the home - was happily picked up. And that's what we have today!

Rather, it is not we who “have”, but a rich assortment of IKEA! You can give credit to what they release to the “masses”: IKEA furniture makers have been surprising for 70 years and are unlikely to stop doing this in the future. Their "habit" to bring even simple-formatted furniture to perfection, while remaining true to the principles of "a worthy product does not hit the wallet", has become the firm "I" of the company.

Ideas taken from deep antiquity

Now it is difficult to say who first came up with transforming furniture. Perhaps it all started with the Egyptian pharaoh's camping chair: it could "turn" into a stool and fold when it needed to be carried. Perhaps the idea to make a bed with a mechanism that allows you to lean it against the wall, the developers saw in the old way of Europeans to sleep in ... a closet?

True, in those days, this is how people tried to avoid the risk of being killed in a dream or being left without ears and nose: after all, then rats and mice were a real disaster for the townspeople. And doctors also advised to sleep half-sitting, so as not to bother the rest of the household with snoring, and at the same time avoid the fate of getting a brain hemorrhage. And besides, in the closet with the doors closed, it was possible to keep warm and not suffocate from carbon monoxide.

In other words, modern transformer beds are what they dreamed about in the old days, and what became possible thanks to the latest technologies.

Today people use:

• bed with drawers for storing linen and things;
• a chair that transforms into a chair and a table at the same time;
• a sofa that unfolds into a 2-tier bed;
• design: folding table - it is also a wall mirror;
• a full-fledged room that can be folded into ... a cabinet.

Transformable furniture is convenient and multifunctional

So, let's pay attention to the closet, which very simply "turns" into a bed - a furniture transformer from IKEA is so convenient and multifunctional. It is part of the furniture wall, behind the doors of which hides a cozy double bed with a fixed mattress. Isn't this a miracle design that will save room footage and become a paradise for sleeping two "doves"? Note, for a good sleep, which can only be provided by a flat monolithic mattress!

To set in motion the folding bed mechanism, you need to take the handle of the cabinet door and pull it towards you. The main thing is to be careful! When unfolding, children and pets should not be in place of the bed so that the “falling” structure does not press down with weight! The cabinet looks very stylish, modern, and does not "give out" its dual function in any way. It is suitable for:

• A small room that is used during the day as an office or living room;
• Rooms of a teenager using the quadrature of the room for games, hobbies, creativity;
• Studio apartments with a modest floor area;
• A country house or cottage where every bed is valued.

There are two minor drawbacks to the design attached to the wall:

1. When unfolded, it "steals" those 2 meters for which it is designed.
2. Although the bedding is fastened with straps, they have to be unfastened / fastened every time.

But the pluses outweigh the minuses - a folding bed is in no way inferior to its classic “sister” in terms of convenience, comfort and softness. But so much depends on the quality of sleep in our lives: ability to work, energy boost for the day, mood.

Of course, if the area allows, it is better to put a regular bed. But what IKEA offers will save you a couple of meters of usable space during the day when you are awake. The unfolded structure is supported by a plank, ordinary bed legs or tubular legs, as in a folding bed.

Interestingly, some models offer a dual function: a sofa-bed-transformer. At night it is a folding bed, during the day it is placed vertically and opens the sofa for use.

And something else from the "life" of transformer furniture

What is the frame of transformers made of? From metal, solid wood, chipboard, MDF. The price of the last two options fits into the concept of "budget". The performance of the design is excellent - up to 20 years, well, at least 5-7.

We bet that your guests will never guess where they will sleep when you show them to a room with a wardrobe-bed? The transformer will not “give itself away” in any way - part of the furniture wall with a rack, shelves and drawers. Do something nice for yourself and your friends, who often stay up late at your place!

Another option for folding the bed is horizontal. It requires less empty space. It also extends from the furniture "wall", and when assembled it is a rack with top and side shelves or a table.

This type of bed is more suitable for a child's room, because the horizontal view of the model does not pose a "threat" to a child who will prepare his own place to sleep on his own.

In addition, children grow quickly, and not all parents have the opportunity to regularly buy a new sofa for them. In this regard, a pull-out bed is perhaps the only correct option for a bed.

In addition, furniture manufacturers have provided for the fact that there can be two children in a family. And if they live in a small room, then they need a zone for games, and for studying, and for sleeping. In fact, the loft bed is also a transformer, but it is not built into the closet.

Advantages of invisible furniture

So what are the benefits of a bed hidden in a closet?

• Two types of unfolding - horizontal and vertical;
• The choice of design for one or for two;
• Convenient "disguise" in the closet, which does not worsen the appearance of the situation;
• A few extra meters of usable area when the structure is assembled;
• The ability to install an invisible bed in a niche (see photo);
• Comfortable mattress;
• No need to collect and lay out bedding every morning and evening;
• Three types of lifting mechanism: gas, mechanical, spring;
• Minimal physical effort to organize a place to sleep.

Is your room too small? Is its area only enough to squeeze in a small sofa? And so you want to sleep in comfort and bask on a large mattress. Do not worry! The Swedish brand IKEA offers to purchase 3 in 1: a nice wall, a comfortable sofa during the day and a bed at night. And it's enough for two!

When choosing a convertible wardrobe-bed, you need to consider several factors.

Advantages

Of course, the biggest plus of a wardrobe bed is that it saves space. But there are other undeniable advantages:

1. Big variety. Among the models presented in the catalog, you can choose beds made in any style - classic, Scandinavian, loft. Variety of façades. So you will certainly choose an option that harmoniously fits into the overall design of the room.
2. Availability of storage space. Even basic models include a mezzanine in which you can hide a bed or other things.
3. Ease of operation. The bed is raised and lowered by means of a pneumatic mechanism. And fittings with closers prevent loud sounds and ensure smooth opening and closing.

Varieties

Folding wardrobe-bed can be horizontal and vertical. In the first case, the bed is located sideways to the cabinet body. In the second, the bed is located perpendicular to the body. Transformation mechanisms can be spring or gas.

Having small areas in the apartment, folding furniture comes to the aid of the owners. It can be retracted, folded or completely removed from view. Such products are considered multifunctional and very convenient in everyday life. For those who have no idea what these cabinets or beds look like, you can see the transformer cabinets in the photo in our article.

Types of transformer cabinets

According to their size and purpose, transformer cabinets are divided into three types:

• Single bed option, which is installed in the bedroom or guest room. Often they are used in country houses and cottages. When assembled, it completely frees up space, leaving room for shelves with things, bedside tables or a table. The bed-wardrobe is sold separately or complete with a set.
• Double wardrobe designed for couples. It has increased reliability and durability compared to other types;
• Children's. The ease of construction and lifting mechanisms allow even a child to cope with the closet without much difficulty and application of force.

Depending on the dimensions, the furniture is installed in a particular room. Small wardrobe-beds serve the children in their rooms. Massive structures serve as a place to relax in the bedroom. There are other models that have original folding methods.

Roll-out bed-wardrobe

It is a folded ordinary cabinet with compartments. However, one has only to pull the handle, as a sleeping bed extends from the lower cabinet. The mechanism is an accordion, which manages to take up minimal space when folded.

The wardrobe can contain spacious shelves, a place for a TV or a table. Such universal furniture is used in hotels or at home.

Wardrobe plus two beds

This model is often purchased in the nursery. When folded, the model looks like a regular cabinet. In the straightened form, two bunk beds appear. If you remove the upper bed, then the lower bed can be used as a sofa.

How to choose a transformer cabinet?

When buying a universal model of this kind, you should contact companies that can offer a guarantee. One of the companies that has earned trust over the years is the Ikea group of companies. Their outlets are distributed all over the world, including Russia. Residents of remote cities specially come to their stores or order goods via the Internet.

Thanks to a long period of work and high-quality performance, this manufacturer has earned the trust of most Russians. Despite a number of advantages before purchasing, you need to make sure and follow the following recommendations:

• in the store, the seller must check the operability of the cabinet and demonstrate it to the buyer;
• ask to view certificates of conformity;
• before buying, you need to measure at home the dimensions that the bed will need in the unfolded state.

Buying at random, there is a risk of buying a model that is too large, which will not fit in the room, will block passages or rest against other objects. You will have to exchange furniture that does not fit, disassemble it again and choose a more suitable product. It is better to save yourself from such problems in advance and choose a closet in accordance with the place in the house.

Modern options from IKEA manufacturers

As mentioned above, one of the clearest examples of furniture that saves space in an apartment is Ikea products. Folding beds with little effort turn into a compact and spacious closet.

The company's products are equipped with lifting mechanisms. The bed can be folded side or end side. The company gives a two-year warranty for its products, and for lifting mechanisms - 20 years. The Ikea transforming wardrobe is a versatile piece of furniture that allows you to make optimal use of the space in your apartment.

Advantages and disadvantages of folding furniture

The positive qualities of transformers include:

• practicality and ease of use;
• performing several functions at the same time;
• rational use of space in the room;
• elegant and modern design.

The negative side is the high price. Young families often cannot afford to buy such a wardrobe. They have to save money to buy or buy on credit.

Furniture "Three in one"

For buyers in salons, furniture is often offered, which can include three pieces of furniture.

Options for transforming 3 in 1 transformer cabinets:

• wardrobe, bed, secretary;
• wardrobe, bed, sofa;
• wardrobe, bed, dining table.

Furniture of this type (transformer) is used in small apartments, Khrushchev and new buildings. The practicality of the furniture allows you to always accommodate unexpected guests with comfort. So such products are placed in larger, elite houses and apartments.

Designers and engineers come up with a ton of options using palettes and materials. Interesting colors, but at the same time, tastefully selected elements will complement and decorate the interior of the apartment with a similar piece of furniture.

Manufacturers provide additional interior items, such as bedside tables, chests of drawers, shelves, shelving, which are combined with a wardrobe and allow you to finally equip a sleeping place and at the same time create a common interior with a wardrobe.

Wardrobe for children

Almost all parents are puzzled over the arrangement of the square meters of their child. The problem of choosing children's furniture is acute for parents of two children who live in the same room. A growing organism needs space and at the same time a well-equipped place where it could store its belongings and rest in peace. All these functions will be performed by the bed, which will be located in the closet.

When choosing a furniture set, you should consult with your offspring, especially those who have reached adolescence. During this period, the child wants to have modern and stylish furniture that suits his temperament. In addition, such a bed will save you from the constant reminder that you need to make the bed. She will remove herself, just press the button or activate the mechanism.

The best option for a children's transforming wardrobe is furniture that, when folded, turns into a table or sofa. Additional shelves and cabinets will eliminate the additional cost of chests of drawers and shelving. The student will be able to do homework at the same time, and then, having cleaned up after himself, get ready for bed.

Before you buy the chosen option, you should familiarize yourself with the material used to make furniture, check for certificates. The seller of any salon or shop is obliged to provide them to the buyer. The kit also often includes an orthopedic mattress.

How to make a transformer cabinet with your own hands?

Such furniture is considered a complex product. All elements must be accurately matched and correctly installed. Any misalignment can cause breakage or problems during transformation. In addition, improperly assembled furniture leads to injuries and wasted money. Experts recommend not saving on assembly and entrusting it to professionals.

If you have experience assembling furniture and you get along well with carpentry tools and materials, then below we offer you a brief description of how to assemble or make an unusual cabinet yourself.

To work, you will need the following tools: a puncher, a screwdriver, a tape measure, corners, self-tapping screws, a pencil and a ruler.

The materials include: assembly drawing, transformation mechanisms, structural body parts made of chipboard or wood.

You can draw a sketch of the future creation yourself, but the rest of the materials will have to be purchased at a furniture store. Do not save on a sliding mechanism. It must be reliable and durable, because the main load and functionality will be assigned to it.

Of the entire range, it is preferable to buy a German fixture. When you have all the necessary elements in front of you, you can get to work.

Procedure

• Decide on the place of installation of furniture. The cabinet in the unfolded form should not rest against objects or the wall of the room.
• For proper assembly, a sketch or a finished drawing is required. You must clearly understand where and what detail is shown in the figure.
• Mark the location of the main mechanism.
• Assembly should begin with the bed body (frame). Strictly follow the drawing and check the dimensions. Fix all components with self-tapping screws at a distance of 25 cm.
• Separately from the body, assemble the bed. Fasten the parts with corners and screws.
• Attach straps to bed. They are needed to fix the mattress.
• The box and bed are interconnected by a complex mechanism.

If you have questions about assembly and the description is not enough, you can refer to the video tutorials. They will provide detailed and accessible information on connecting the parts of the transformer cabinet.

Photo of transformer cabinets

If the area of ​​​​the room does not allow you to be satisfied 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, a transformer bed for a small apartment allows you to save space, make the room brighter and more tidy. 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 place appears for storing toys, clothes, books, and 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 have fallen in love, because small apartments are in dire need of the proper use of every centimeter. So, the advantages of transformer beds include indicators:

• a crib and a playpen transformer can be transformed into a chest of drawers, a desktop, 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 the mechanism presented in the form of springs, belts, electric drive and accessories;
• a variety of sizes, which allows you to choose the right model for both a child and an adult;
• saving usable space, because when assembled, the transformer is cabinet furniture, and when unfolded, it transforms into a place to sleep, equipped with an orthopedic mattress;
• affordable cost, any family with an average income can afford a transformer;
• possibility of location in corner areas.

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

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

• due to 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 the purchased furniture, the manufacturer and materials;
• High cost, since such designs cost decent money;
• This model is not suitable for the elderly, as the constant assembly and disassembly of such a bed quickly tires;
• To install a transformer bed, an unoccupied main wall is required, 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 that, when unfolded, turns into a full-fledged sleeping comfortable 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, cabinets, tables, chests of drawers, walls and other interior items. It can also be a sofa;
• tilt-and-turn - innovative and most expensive models that allow you to use the living space as productively as possible;
• bed wardrobes - on the upper tier there is a practical sleeping place, and at the bottom there is a spacious closet;
• bed tables - at the top 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 are easily built into any cabinet furniture, take up little space.

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Table bed
sofa bed
Wardrobe bed
Wardrobe sofa bed

Sofa beds

It is this version of transformable furniture, like a sofa, that can most often be found in one-room apartments, hostels. Their low price, unique design allows you to make such a profitable purchase for almost everyone.

Their assortment is not limited to a banal sofa with a book; in furniture stores you can also find a sofa with a retractable mechanism, when the bed is compactly hidden in a niche along with metal legs, as shown in the photo. In addition, you can find the following options for sofa beds: with an accordion system, with an adjustable back, unfolding models, retractable, rolling out, recliner, a sofa with a modular system, and so on.

Sofa beds can vary in the type of mechanism:

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

Accordion
Withdrawable
Eurobook
click-clack
Book

With 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 design, which is assembled cabinet furniture, as shown in the photo.

The system works due to a spring or pneumatic lifting mechanism, while the sleeping place is hidden in a special box that harmoniously complements the appearance of the structure. In this case, the lower part of the bed can be supplemented with other decorative elements, such as 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 the furniture are complemented by bookcases and mezzanines for storing bed linen. Also often there are models that transform into a desk or a wardrobe of compact sizes, which are ideal for a miniature children's room.

With horizontal roll-out

This option would 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 bed is securely screwed to another element of the furniture present - a closet, table, wall, photo.

The anchors are often located on the longer side of the bed, this reduces the load and allows the use of cheaper and less powerful mechanisms. Such designs can be found in furniture for children: two-level beds or the 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 himself can lay out and fold his bed.

With swivel or swivel 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 rotating 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 principle of fastening 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 mounting system.

Built-in cabinet and table

Compact and practical beds that stow away in the closet will be a real find for a small space, such as a miniature living room or bedroom. Various modifications allow you to choose the furniture option that is most suitable for the square and style: single and double, for children, with a vertical and horizontal mechanism.

Bed cabinets can vary in the folding mechanism:

• folding - pneumatic springs are responsible for lowering the structure to a horizontal position;
• tilt-and-turn - operation is facilitated by rotary hinges.

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tilt and turn

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.

Due to the presence of a folding mechanism, the design is easy to fold and unfold. As for the table, it can be mounted both in the longitudinal and in the transverse position. There are also lifting mechanisms when the bed 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 range you can find models made of the following materials:

• noble woods.

Chipboard beds are a budget option that everyone can afford. If we talk about quality, then such material is unable to withstand the daily load exerted on it for a long time, therefore, the operational life of transformer beds made of chipboard is 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 service life will be at least 5 years. The beds of their solid natural wood will last the longest, but 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 attached must be approached thoroughly so that it can withstand the allowable load.

An equally important point is the focus on the metal from which the mounting 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.

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Chipboard
MDF

Dimensions

The dimensional grid of 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 aged 0 to 10 years and has its own dimensions.

The model range for adults can be 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 bed, the width of which is 90-100 cm. The length of the bed is 1.9-2 meters . This option is perfect for teenagers and adults with a small weight.

One-and-a-half transformer beds are larger and provide freedom of sleep for one person, but there will be not enough space for two. The standard width is up to 1.4 meters, and the length is 1.9-2 m. A truly royal option for the 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.

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Which mechanism is more reliable

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

• spring;
• gas lift;
• with counterweight.

gas lift
Manual
spring

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 loosen over time. Because of this, such mechanisms work up to 20 thousand cycles.

As for the mechanism with a counterweight, it is considered the most reliable. Its only drawback is that its installation requires additional space in the furniture case. That is why such a mechanism is used very rarely.

Selection rules

When choosing a transformer for your home, you should follow a few rules that guarantee long service life, reliability of fasteners, bed accessories:

• material - if you want to please yourself with a durable product, then you should pay attention to models whose body is made of solid natural wood or MDF. Chipboard, on the other hand, is less consistent;
• When choosing a material, it is worth considering the reliability of the surface where the fasteners will be located. If it is fragile, then you should still pay attention to products made of chipboard or MDF;
• accessories - fastening systems, lifting mechanisms must be made of high quality metals, this will allow you to get real pleasure from use, forget about the frequent replacement of parts;
• do not forget about the general style and concept of the interior, the transformer must be selected so that when unfolded it does not restrict movement;
• manufacturer - if you want to choose a quality model, then you need to give preference to Italian, Spanish, German or French brands. It was they who were the discoverers of transforming beds. Domestic manufacturers will become budget options.

If you follow all the rules, you can choose a high-quality transformer bed or sofa for a child's room, bedroom, living room, using rationally every priceless square meter of a small apartment.