To save useful space and give the room a proper interior, you need to combine stylish and compact furniture at the same time.

 

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Creating a bed with your own hands will always give you great pleasure.

 

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A single bed with a lifting mechanism will give you a lot of free space for storing things.

A successful solution to this problem is a bed with a lifting mechanism. Compact niches located inside such beds can accommodate a large number of bedding items, freeing up the rest of the room.

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Stylish double bed for a large room.
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Construction of a lifting frame for a double bed.

The main advantage is achieved by the lifting mechanism, which provides easy access to storage drawers by lifting the base with mattresses above the bed.

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Once the base is raised, you will have access to a large amount of space, the so-called storage boxes.
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Even a teenager can easily operate the lifting mechanism.

Necessary tools

First, you need to prepare all the necessary tools. The assembly kit includes many different assembly elements, such as screws, self-tapping screws, bolts.

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A small room can easily accommodate a stylish single bed with a lifting mechanism.

This means you can’t do without a screwdriver and a spanner, or a screwdriver with a full set of attachments.

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The bed frame must be securely attached to a professional lifting mechanism.

Newer models often use Euro screws with a countersunk head and internal Allen key, so you may need to stock up on these specific keys as well.

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The bed can be finished in either wood or fabric.

A tape measure and a level will also come in handy. A process such as assembling a bed with a lifting mechanism is a certain complexity, so study the assembly diagram in advance and prepare the tool.

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For a comfortable sleep, it is necessary to select a high-quality orthopedic base.

 Let's list the necessary tools once again:

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A bed with a lifting mechanism also needs to be equipped with a high-quality mattress.
  • spanner;
  • screwdriver;
  • hexagon;
  • roulette;
  • level.
lifting mechanism diagram
Drawing of a simple version of fastening a lifting mechanism.

Assembling the bed base

The first step will be to assemble the bed base, its perimeter, which consists of the headboard and three side rails. We connect the side rails together.

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Every part of the bed should be thought out and ultimately bring only comfort to the user.

Different models can use different longitudinal power elements. Basically, these are either solid longitudinal ties or corners and brackets fastened with screws.

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Classic double bed dimensions with an additional lifting mechanism.
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A bed with a lifting mechanism, the entire frame of which is made of leather.

The legs of the bed are attached to special platforms, which can be located either on the longitudinal elements themselves, or screwed separately onto the side rails.

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It is best to assemble a bed with a lifting mechanism not alone.

Next, you need to attach the shelves and corners to the top of the sidebars. Do not rush to tighten the screws, as later you will have to align the sidebars, shelves and corners in a perpendicular plane.

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The lifting mechanism should be selected of the highest quality so that it can serve for a long time.

At the headboard, on the side rails, you need to secure the lifting mechanism, with minimal play. After that, assemble the base together, screwing the headboard to the rails.

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The process of assembling a bed with a lifting mechanism requires the use of a large number of tools.

Assembly of the lifting mechanism

Next, we put the bed frame and fix it with screws on the lifting mechanism. Before finally tightening these screws, it is necessary to align the gaps between the frame and the base.

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A bed whose base is divided into several compartments for storing things.
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The lifting mechanism must be made of high-strength mechanism.

When installing a gas shock absorber, it is important to specify its force, calculated for a bed of this model. Using nuts with a locking ring and fluoroplastic washers, we install the gas shock absorber in the lifting mechanism with the cylinder facing up.

Assembling a bed with a lifting mechanism
A bed with wide base sides, made of wood.
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A single bed can also be easily and simply supplemented with a lifting mechanism.

The nuts should be tightened to the stop, slightly loosened to ensure minimal play. Make sure the lifting mechanism works correctly. Attach handles to the frame for easy lifting and a mattress stop.

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The entire assembly process must be carried out strictly according to the instructions in order to avoid errors later.

To complete the assembly, all that remains is to lay the bottom of the bed and put the cover on its perimeter. Now, knowing how to assemble a bed with a lifting mechanism, this task becomes just a construction set "for adults".

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Bed with lifting mechanism, made of solid wood.
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A double bed with a lifting mechanism will always be an ideal addition to your bedroom interior.

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