The furniture market is rich in a variety of offers: from budget options to luxurious pieces that can be compared in their beauty and quality with the furniture of royal palaces.

However, for many owners of small apartments, transformable furniture is more relevant, as it does not take up much space and is highly functional.

Comfortable transformable furniture
Furniture for comfortable living even in a small space

What is it and how does it work?

Euro-transformers beds
Euro-transformers sofa beds for 2-3 sleeping places

Furniture, the configuration of which can be easily changed, and if necessary, “hidden”, freeing up space in the home, has been known since ancient times. The history of ancient civilizations claims that the ancient Egyptians were familiar with transformers.

Later, royal and tsarist palaces could not do without the arrangement of secret rooms, in which tables and benches were pulled out, walls and floors opened up, from where a luxurious sleeping bed appeared. Transformers were not abandoned in later times either.

But its use became especially relevant after the mass commissioning of small-sized apartments, where it was often simply impossible to place ordinary wardrobes, tables, and beds.

Such structures are mechanisms with lifting devices. Each has its own characteristics and transformation methods. Among them:

  • folding table;

    Folding table
    The folding table does not take up much space and allows you to unfold one or two parts depending on the number of people
  • sofa-bunk bed;

    Sofa bed
    Modern sofa-transformer, turning into a bunk bed
  • combination beds;

    Bed-diner
    A convenient solution for a small apartment: a dining room during the day, a bed at night
  • tables-desks

    Children's desks transformers
    Children's desks-transformers perfectly transform into a workplace for a schoolchild or student

and other “smart” transforming furniture that performs various functions.

Types of transformable furniture for a small apartment

Today, there are a wide variety of furniture designs on sale.

Both children and adults are familiar with folding sofa beds, which transform into a spacious sleeping area at night and allow you to expand the space of the room by converting it into a sofa during the day.

Folding sofa bed
Folding sofa bed in beige tones for bedroom-living room

Items for decorating children's rooms are very popular. This is especially important if the apartment is not very spacious and there are at least two children in the family.

Loft bed with sofa
A loft bed with a sofa underneath is suitable for a small children's room

In this case, bunk beds equipped with various drawers, shelves, and cabinets come to the rescue. Under certain conditions, the first floor of such a structure can be transformed into a sofa where guests can be accommodated.

Folding table-book
Folding folding table with additional shelves for storage

Familiar to everyone are folding tables that can be installed in any room, if necessary. They are considered ideal furniture for a small apartment. They were so popular with manufacturers and consumers that new types of transforming tables appeared:

  • a transformable coffee table that turns into a dining table;

    Transformer coffee table
    A transformable table can be used as a coffee table or a dining table.
  • desk - toy cabinet;

    Children's transforming table
    Children's table with storage space for toys and things
  • kitchen - dining table, equipped with a large number of drawers and shelves.

    Dining table island
    Kitchen island dining table with shelves and drawers

There are also other types of transformable furniture, the use of which is effective in the cramped conditions of small apartments.

Hanging table
The hanging table will fit perfectly into the interior and when folded will not take up more space than a painting

Advantages and disadvantages of transformable furniture for a small apartment

Functional furniture set
Functional furniture set that turns into a bed, sofa and table with two chairs

For many, the appearance of this type of furniture interior became further confirmation that the apartments in which our people live are so small that it is impossible to furnish them with normal furniture.

Pull-out bed
Pull-out bed for built-in office

Indeed, its use has become the most appropriate and cost-effective solution for owners of small-sized housing.

Furniture complex
Furniture complex including a bed, table and wardrobe for small apartments

However, over time, its advantages began to be noticed by those who did not have problems with living space. It turned out that it has other advantages:

  • It appeals to lovers of minimalism, as it allows for even more living space;
  • has high multifunctionality;
  • with its help it is possible to change the interior of a room in a short time;
  • it is possible to create different functional zones in one room;
  • storage areas can be completely hidden;
  • significant savings in the family budget, since a transformer that combines several items will cost less, but if you consider one piece of furniture, it will actually cost more.
Bed in the closet
The fold-out section in the closet turns into a bed

As for the disadvantages, they also exist.

Lifting and other mechanisms, as a result of constant use, fail much faster than in ordinary furniture, and often than during the specified warranty periods.

Transformer bed-table
Transformer bed-table – convenient, functional, but requires careful use

Attention! Such structures are more fragile than ordinary tables, cabinets or beds. Evidence of this is the frequent breakdown of transformers, especially children's beds, on which children love to jump.

How to choose the right transformable furniture for a small apartment

transformable furniture in a teenager's room allows for freedom of movement and, if necessary, has necessary items for continuous use
Transformer furniture in a teenager's room allows you to free up space and at the same time have the necessary items for constant use

If the area of ​​the apartment is small, then the most rational step would be to equip it with transformable furniture. When choosing, it is necessary to pay attention to its features.

  1. When equipping a children's room, it is necessary to choose designs with a strong lifting mechanism.
  2. Transformer furniture sets are used when trying to combine several functional zones in one room.
  3. Various modular elements make it possible to create an ergonomic space.
Double sofa bed
A folding double sofa bed is suitable for everyday sleep and for receiving guests

Depending on the type of mechanism used, structures can be retractable, folding, rising and modular.

Convenient transformable table
Convenient transformable table with a mobile tabletop
Modular furniture
Modular furniture for a modern living room
Type of construction Types of furniture Peculiarities
Retractable Beds, sofas Have a solid wooden base Comfortable, have a positive effect on posture Provide a full sleeping place

They have drawers for linen

Takes up little space
Folding Sofas, tables, chairs It is advisable to use it in small areas

Easy to operate

Increase the size of the working surface

Provide comfort, reliability and aesthetics
Rising Bed-wardrobe Compactness – takes up less space than regular furniture

Has no joints

The design is based on elements that enhance the orthopedic effect.

No need for a linen box: it is secured with straps and stored inside the closet
Modular Sofas, soft corners, wardrobes Universal

It is possible to use additional modules

Easy to install

Aesthetic
Original transformable bench
An original transformable bench that allows you to increase the number of seats for guests
Folding ottoman
The pouf folds out into five parts at once

Advice: Before installing the bed-wardrobe, it is necessary to level the floor covering, as the structure is massive.

Transformer furniture for the kitchen
Compact, comfortable and functional transformable furniture for the kitchen

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