Owners of modern apartments do not always have a large number of spacious rooms. Often, when buying furniture and interior items, the choice is between functionality and appearance. A compact transforming bed is a rare case when fashionable design is combined with practicality of use.

lifting bed transformer
Its use will allow you to combine a bedroom with a living room or study in one room.

Advantages and disadvantages of a transforming bed

A transforming bed is an extraordinary item. Having the appearance of an ordinary sleeping place, a single-tier or bunk bed with one easy movement turns into another type of furniture.

bed with sofa
Before considering the option of purchasing a folding structure, you need to weigh the pros and cons.

Reasons to buy a bed.

  • An easy transformation system that even a child can handle. All you have to do is pull the handle in the right direction.
  • Saving up to 80% space when folded, depending on the type of construction.
  • The properties of the mattresses and the absence of seams make transformable furniture suitable for daily use.

    folding bed transformer
    Such models are good for living rooms if the apartment does not have a separate room for guests.
  • It will fit perfectly into any interior due to the wide range of colors, materials, style and appearance.
  • Combines the functions of a bed with all the possibilities of other types of furniture, depending on the configuration (wardrobe, chest of drawers, sofa, etc.).
  • A spacious drawer for storing bed linen or other bedding.
  • Safety.

    bed with drawer
    This bed is a real salvation for small rooms and apartments.

This type of furniture has no significant drawbacks. They are typical only for poorly made models. Possible problems in this case may be rapid wear of the mechanism and all sorts of its malfunctions, the appearance of defects in the upholstery, creaking during unfolding.

vertical lifting bed
To protect yourself, you should only buy bedding from trusted manufacturers.

Classification of folding furniture

There are several types of transformer bed designs. However, regardless of the type, they can all be divided into two categories:

  • Ghorizontal;

    horizontal transforming bed
    The mechanism is located on the long side of the bed.
  • INvertical;

    vertical transforming bed
    The mechanism lowers the bed from the wall.

Folding beds are classified depending on the type of furniture they turn into after folding:

  • TOcabinet;

    bed closet
    With a wardrobe bed the space will become more spacious and ergonomic.
  • TOroving-sofa;

    bed with sofa
    These models will look good in living rooms of studio apartments.
  • TOroving-table;

    bed table
    A bed-table is an excellent solution for a student or schoolchild.
  • TOto roving-chest of drawers.

    bed chest of drawers
    A chest of drawers bed is essentially the same as a wardrobe bed in a horizontal orientation.

There are also options from “three in one” to “five in one”, which are combinations of the basic types of transformation.

3 in 1 transforming bed
A wardrobe sofa bed transformer is a convenient and practical purchase.

Depending on the number of sleeping places, there are:

  • ABOUTdouble bed;

    single bed
    When assembled, such a bed does not take up much space and allows you to use the living space for other purposes.
  • Ddouble bed;

    double bed
    Often, a double folding transforming wardrobe bed is purchased for bedrooms and guest rooms.
  • Dbunk bed.

    Bunk bed transformer
    A bunk bed is perfect for a cozy and modern children's room.

Wardrobe bed

A type of transforming bed that is becoming increasingly popular due to its unusual design. The lifting mechanism is based on automobile shock absorber lifts.

children's bunk bed
A bunk bed in the form of a closet is a great option for a child’s room, where every meter counts.

A big advantage of this type of furniture is the absence of seams, as in a regular sofa bed, which has a qualitative effect on the orthopedic characteristics of the sleeping place. A wide selection of models allows you to "fit" the bed-wardrobe into the general furniture range of the room, making it a direct part of the set.

children's bed wardrobe
Exclusive model of a two-tier transforming bed.

The bed itself is located in a 45-centimeter-deep closet. Its bottom, when unfolded, turns into a closet façade after folding.

Bunk bed transformer
Often, next to the compartment under the bed there are additional sections for things and bed linen.

Bed-chest of drawers

The "younger brother" of the previous type of transformer is a chest of drawers bed. The unfolding mechanism here is similar, but it is turned horizontally: the sleeping area adjoins the wall with its side part. Usually, this type of transformer furniture is intended for one-and-a-half and single models.

bed chest of drawers
The front of the chest of drawers, when folded, imitates the presence of several drawers and shelves.

But often there are also several real storage places. The surface of the bed-chest of drawers can be used in the same way as the regular version of this furniture: souvenirs or decorative items of the room are placed on it.

Bed-table

The ideal solution for a study or a teenager's room would be a bed-table. Usually, this type of transformer has relatively small dimensions.The principle of the mechanism is to lift the tabletop upwards, which makes it possible to fold back the mattress and get all the benefits of a regular bed.

bed table
An incredible plus is that all items left on the tabletop remain in their places, which means there is no need to clear everything away every time before unfolding the bed.

The design allows you to replace the mattress with another model, in addition to the standard one.

Sofa bed

The most common type of transformer. Perfect for a bedroom-living room or a studio apartment.

bed sofa transformer
A good choice if the bedroom should also function as a living room.

This bed has many options for folding mechanisms, such aselfin, aaccordion, evroaccordion, rfolding, tobottom, evrobook, inykatnoy.

sofa transformer
The dimensions of the folded sofa and sleeping area depend entirely on the type of furniture chosen.

In terms of pricing, there are both economy class and expensive models. The highest price is for a combination of a sofa bed with a wall unit.

Materials for the bed

In addition to the external qualities and type of folding mechanism, the materials used in the furniture are important.

bed transformer
The service life of the bed, its safety and reliability depend on the materials.

Furniture can be made from the following materials.

  • Chipboard or MDF boards. The most accessible and cheapest option. When choosing this material, you must remember about possible allergies to the glue used to make it.

    beds made of chipboard
    Chipboard is not the most durable material for a transformable bed.
  • Wood. An eco-friendly bed made of natural material is always in demand. Oak, birch, pine, beech or other types of wood can be used in production. The bed is durable and long-lasting.

    wooden bed
    A small minus is that the furniture color options are limited to the color range of tree bark.
  • Iron. The bed frame made of iron is the undisputed leader in the transformer market. Such a bed is reliable and safe, is not afraid of pests, does not require additional care.

    iron bed
    The downside is the heavy weight of the structure.
  • Plastic. Another popular material for a bed.

    lifting bed plastic
    The plastic is characterized by increased moisture resistance and resistance to mechanical wear.

Choosing the right model

Choosing a convertible bed is an important step.

bed sofa
Correctly selected furniture can serve its owner faithfully for many years, even with daily use.

When choosing a folding bed, you should rely on the following criteria.

  1. Type of construction. First, you should decide what type of furniture the bed should transform into.
  2. Number of sleeping places. The dimensions of the bed and the type of folding mechanism will depend on this point.
  3. Functionality requirements. There are models whose shelves and drawers are just a façade prop.

    transformable bed in a closet with shelves
    There are models that perform both their direct and additional functions.
  4. Folding mechanism. Perhaps one of the most important points. It is necessary to check the quality of its assembly. The transformation process should be easy and without unnecessary effort. The safety of the bed directly depends on this element.
  5. Mattress. For good posture, the best solution for a sleeping place is a hard filler. You should choose based on your own preferences.
  6. Dimensions. Depend on the type and area of ​​the room.

    white transforming bed
    The transformer market offers both huge combined walls for a spacious hall and small chests of drawers for a tiny room.

Transformer bed in the interior

The bed is usually placed in the bedroom. There are no such restrictions for a folding bed. Thanks to the many types and various characteristics, transformer furniture can successfully “fit” into the interior of any room, saving a lot of space during the day. Fans of minimalism should pay special attention to such a bed. When folded, the bed does not overload the room, leaving the space in the center of the room free.

bed transformer
The abundance of possible colors, styles, materials used and dimensions helps to choose a model that fully matches the design of the room.

A practical and interesting option would be to use a bed-wardrobe on a balcony or loggia. When folded, it is a small wardrobe and additional storage space. And when unfolded, it is an excellent bed for sleeping on a summer night or an additional place for late guests to spend the night.

bed closet on the loggia
It is necessary to choose a durable, safe bed that will be easy to fold and securely fixed.

Folding furniture can be used to visually expand the space of a small room. To do this, simply attach mirror panels to the front of the wardrobe or chest of drawers, which is the bottom of the bed.

wardrobe bed with mirror
With the right approach, you can choose the perfect transforming bed that will fit perfectly into the interior of the room.

A transforming bed will look beautiful as a central accent of the room. Unusual bright colors or the use of eye-catching decor will help to achieve this effect.

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