Limited space is a problem for many. It is possible to save useful space without compromising functionality. The main thing is to “work” with the room correctly. In addition to competently made finishing, correctly selected furniture is important. For compact rooms, these are transformable models (a fold-out sofa, a folding table or a wardrobe bed). However, most of these options will have to be made to order, and this is not a cheap pleasure. You can solve the cost problem by making furniture yourself. For example, it is not difficult at all to make a wardrobe bed with your own hands.
It is not always possible to order custom manufacturing. In small towns, only a few companies provide such services. At the same time, complex or rare designs may simply not be undertaken. But buying everything necessary to perform the work will not be difficult. The main thing is to be on first-name terms with the tool and know how to tinker.
In addition, hand-made production gives scope for imagination. It is enough to perform the necessary measurements, calculations, carefully and correctly perform installation work. Here is the field for decoration and it is ready. With a serious approach, it is easy to get a real masterpiece.
Another important aspect is the cost. Custom-made furniture is an expensive pleasure. A family with low income will refuse this service for this reason. Buying the tools and materials necessary for the work is quite affordable.
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Planning: how to decide on the design
Having decided on the possibility of creating a bed yourself (availability of skills, desire to create, funds for tools, materials), it is time to think about the acceptable design of the thing. These are the parameters that will affect the course of further work.
First, you need to decide on the location of the bed in the closet. The space should allow you to easily fold the bed. At the same time, when unfolded, the bed must leave enough space for free passage. The closet should not stand out from the general background. You need a complete, harmonious picture in the end.
It is better to choose a laconic, unobtrusive design for the item. Then the flaws in the work will not be noticeable, which are rarely avoided when a beginner performs work. In addition, minimalist decor is easy to perform. It fits into any interior more easily.
Design: drawings and diagrams
An important preparatory stage of creating a bed in a closet is the design of the object. Before starting the main work, the necessary measurements are taken, the dimensions of the structure are clearly determined.
Based on the parameters obtained, a schematic image of the future bed is drawn up, and subsequently - drawings. This will help to plan all the structural elements in detail, design the mechanism units (fastening method, lifting, length, number of sleeping places). As a rule, a bed with a wardrobe consists of the following units:
- fixed base (firmly attached to the wall);
- active part of the lifting body (frame for the sleeping areas of the bed);
- articulated connection of the basic elements.
When the bed is thoroughly planned according to the scheme, proceed to the technical part - drawing up a drawing. It will be used for further practical implementation of the project. The drawing will help plan the joining of parts (quality of fit, necessary gaps).
Based on this information, the materials and tools needed for the work are determined. After that, the main work of assembling the bed begins.
Necessary materials and tools
Before you start, you should prepare all the tools and materials needed to create the bed. This way, you will be able to complete the item quickly and efficiently, without having to waste time on unplanned searches for the necessary parts.
Many other small components of most work kits can be useful for creating a bed in a closet. It is better to familiarize yourself with the manufacturing process in advance, make an action plan for yourself, and individually adjust the list of necessary devices.
The main material for the bed is laminated chipboard. In exceptional cases, other types of wooden panels are used.
If decoration is necessary, materials are selected in accordance with the chosen technique.
| Tools | Additional accessories | Materials |
| drill | ruler | furniture screws; |
| jigsaw | roulette | timber measuring 50*50 mm; |
| screwdriver | carpenter's pencil | edged board 15*150 mm; |
| saw | sandpaper | fixing corner; |
| screwdrivers, file, pliers | level | freewheel joints. |
Manufacturing process: detailed instructions for beginners
The first step is to make a cabinet frame that is securely fastened to the wall. This part of the process consists of the following stages.
- The walls of the future wardrobe are cut out: 4 side panels and a back base. Recommended dimensions for the side panels: 1124*450 mm and 450*1800 mm — 2 pcs. of each. Back panel 1124*1800 mm — 1 pc. The parameters of the parts and their location depend on the individual characteristics of the bed.
Building a Bed Box Frame - The resulting panels are fixed into a single box with furniture screws. To do this without the risk of splitting the material, it is necessary to pre-prepare the holes using a drill with a special drill bit (with the ability to prepare a groove for the fastener head). The diameter of the recess should be smaller than this value for the screw. The joints are located evenly every 25-35 cm.
- To strengthen the structure, it is recommended to lay the timber in a checkerboard pattern along the inner corners of the resulting box. The main thing is that the process of fixing this addition does not violate the integrity of the cabinet walls. In the absence of sufficient work experience, it is better to refuse this action (so as not to damage the frame).
Ready frame with attached decorative elements
The next part of the process will be assembling the bed frame, preparing the bed. This is a bit more difficult to do than a wardrobe. The order of actions is as follows.
- The base walls are cut out according to the dimensions determined in advance. The resulting parts should be a box with a solid bottom at the bottom.
Making the base of the bed - The resulting panels are fastened with furniture screws. This process is given special attention, since poor-quality joints often become the "sore spot" of the bed. The frequency of fastening screws should not exceed 25-30 cm.
- Inside (along the perimeter) a beam is laid, which will become a support for the mattress pad. The height of the fastening relative to the lower border is 30 mm.
- To install a mattress pad, a trim board is screwed onto the previously created support. This bed mechanism is high-quality, convenient, and can be completed quickly. It is necessary to strive for maximum lightness of the bed frame, which should be easy to move and perform its functions.
Assembling a mattress box using glue and screws - To additionally secure the sleeping area when the bed is raised, it is necessary to provide movement limiters for the mattress pad.
The final part of the mechanism manufacturing is assembling the components together for a movable movement. For this, the bed frame is screwed using a hinge mechanism. It is good if there is a possibility to provide additional parts that will facilitate the movement (gas shock absorbers, counterweight). The product is completed by fixing the movable legs on both sides on the lower bar of the frame.
Decorating the finished product
Once the bed cabinet is completed, you can begin to create the optimal appearance of the product. All parts are polished by default during the manufacturing process, prepared for safe use. Therefore, there is no urgent need for visual design of the bed.
It is only necessary to make sure that the lower wall of the bed frame is tight (the bed should not be visible when closed). Externally, the parts of the removed structure should match each other, visually resembling the function of the wardrobe. If necessary, the item is decorated using simple design techniques.
It is not difficult at all to assemble a bed in a closet that will please the eye and save space. Simple tools and materials that are widely used and accessible are used for this. The result of the work will definitely not leave you indifferent.
