Owners of small apartments often face the problem of lack of space. It can also appear in private houses if the rooms are small. Anyone can face it. The situation is especially unpleasant when you need to arrange a bedroom, since you need to fit a lot of furniture. It is easy to get rid of this, there is a transforming bed for this.
This type of furniture can provide excellent sleep for residents and will become a practical item in the room. The mechanism allows you to transform into a sofa.
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Advantages of the bed-wardrobe design
Externally, a transforming bed is a regular stationary bed, which is not surprising at first. The design includes a special mechanism that allows the bed to transform into a table, sofa or wardrobe. What the sleeping place will transform into depends on the bed model. There are many photos on the Internet that show the transformation process in detail.
This type of bed has a number of advantages and disadvantages. The positive qualities include the following indicators.
- Significant space saving. When the bed is assembled, it does not take up much space, so you can use the room for other purposes.
- Ergonomic design. You can save your own time, this type of bed is quick to fold and unfold.
- Wide functionality. This type of bed can easily be transformed into a wardrobe, sofa, etc. Thanks to this, a standard bed can perform several functions at once, necessary in a bedroom.
- It has the advantage of being able to unfold the stock in a matter of seconds (there is a special handle).
- The bed will in no way spoil the appearance of the room, but on the contrary, it will complement the design.
The main disadvantage of this mechanism is its cost. Yes, the price is really not small, but if there is a problem with the lack of space, then it will not play a big role. People complain that it needs to be folded, it takes time, effort. Especially if you use it for several years. But remember, the product does not have to be folded every morning, do it when necessary. All the advantages can cover the existing disadvantages of the transformer bed.
Furniture options
Depending on which version of a modern bed you choose, these are the functions it will perform. It is possible to turn your bedroom into a comfortable study or a living room. When choosing a bed, consider the functions assigned to the room. The lifting mechanism is divided into two types.
- Horizontal. This option is attached to the long side of the bed.
Mechanism of horizontal transformable wardrobe bed in folded and unfolded form 
A horizontal transformable bed is an excellent interior solution for a teenager's room - There is a vertical type. It is equipped with a special mechanism, thanks to which the bed is pressed against the wall and does not take up much space.
Transformation mechanism of a vertical wardrobe bed 
Vertical folding bed built into a wardrobe
There are also other types of these interior items. They are based on what an ordinary bed can turn into.
Let's look at the most common options.
- Wardrobe. For this, a device is used that tightly presses the bed to the wall. Completely frees up the room. This type of product can complement the design. There are even such options for wardrobes with shelves, so that owners have the opportunity to save space and hide things and other items in such a wardrobe. Some models are equipped with a shelf, which, when unfolded, will function as a leg for the bed. These options for wardrobes look great in photos and in real life.
The good thing about a wardrobe bed is that it takes up a minimum of space due to its location against the wall. - A transformable bed can become a sofa. This option is perfect for people whose bedroom also serves as a living room. Some models can combine not only one function, but several at once.
The sofa bed is ideal for a living room bedroom and one-room apartments - Desk. There are options that allow you to turn the bed into a comfortable work place. We recommend using this type of mechanism for people who often work at home, they need a large desk.
Combining a table with add-ons and a full-fledged bed with a mattress is one of the most effective furniture options for a small teenager's room - The BedUP bed is especially popular now. This model allows you to completely free up the room due to the fact that the bed can be raised to the ceiling. This is a very good solution for small rooms.
“Flying” BedUp bed from French designers - The bed can also become a chest of drawers. Put the bed together, and a chest of drawers with drawers appears. The lifting mechanism can rid the bedroom of a bulky bed. Women especially like such beds, they can be assembled at any time, which is important when unexpected guests arrive.
A chest of drawers bed is a great solution when your guests stay overnight.
What materials should you pay attention to?
Have you decided to buy a bed with a lifting mechanism? Pay attention to the external qualities, material. The material determines how long the bed will last. The raw material will tell about its strength and safety. Usually, natural wood, chipboard, MDF, iron, plastic are used to produce such beds.
Wooden beds are durable, beautiful, reliable. In stores, mainly models made of beech, birch, oak and pine are presented. The main advantage of such options is environmental friendliness and design, so such products are very popular among buyers.
Options made from MDF, chipboard are more affordable than wooden beds. People with allergies to such materials should not buy them. When creating furniture from chipboard, glue is used, which will evaporate later and can cause harm to health.
Iron models are durable, but not everyone wants to install a bed made of this material in the bedroom. It is difficult to “fit” such a bed into the design.
Plastic models have their own advantages, including resistance to moisture and low price.
What bed to buy? You need to choose a piece of furniture based on your own requirements and desires. Now there are online stores that will help you choose the right option. With their help, you will save time spent on choosing a product.
