Why are transformers so convenient?
Transformable furniture is a good solution for small apartments. It does not disturb the owners during the day and turns into a full-fledged sleeping place at night.
Folding models are also a lifesaver during friendly gatherings, allowing you to accommodate guests comfortably.
When purchasing a transformable sofa, take into account:
- room dimensions;
- amount of funds;
- interior;
- purpose.
The furniture market has long gone beyond ordinary soft models. In the photo of transformable sofas you can find unusual products created thanks to new technologies and materials. For example, 3 in 1, with a countertop, and others.
Deciding on design and construction
Functional transformer including a bed, sofa, table and ottomans for guests
Transformable furniture is an invention that was widely used in small apartments, where it was impossible to install “full” sofas, beds, and tables. There were a great many such small-sized apartments.
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However, over time, it was also noticed by those who have fairly spacious rooms, but are accustomed to minimalism or want to fill their home with light and air as much as possible.
A simple and compact solution is a shelf under the window, and if necessary, a dining table with chairs
Transformers not only allow you to implement these tasks, but also solve another issue: the originality of the interior and space for design ideas. With the help of such furniture you can transform:
- bedroom - into the living room, and vice versa;
- bed-wardrobe - into a cozy sofa;
- sleeping place - in part of the wall space;
- a small chest that takes up very little space - in a small table with an ottoman.
A transformable bed is convenient in small and large rooms, as it can turn a room into a living room during the day and a bedroom at night.
The scope for various design solutions is provided by the use of modular furniture, as an independent element, or in conjunction with other types of transformation:
- folding;
- retractable;
- rising (folding).
Transformer soft chair-bed folded and unfolded
With the help of various design solutions, including “disappearing” ones, you can turn the living room into a children’s room in the evening, and in a small kitchen you can “hide” the dining table after a meal.
Transformable computer desk for sitting and standing work
A children's room or office can be equipped with a sofa or a full-fledged sleeping place, next to which there will be cabinets and shelves assembled from various modules.
A transformable children's bed can serve as a playpen for a baby and a chest of drawers or a bed for a teenager, a cabinet and a shelf
They will decorate the room, perform functional tasks and give special originality to the room.
Bunk sofa bed - a strong and compact solution for a small nursery
Classic folding beds
When you imagine folding sofas, a book model usually appears before your eyes. Such designs were popular during the USSR, and they are still used today.
Advantages of the mechanism:
- ease of use;
- reliability and durability;
- box for storing things.
The downside is that folding beds need to be moved to unfold. If the legs are metal, they can scratch the parquet.
From an ordinary book they came up with a “click-clack”, which makes a special sound during transformation. The advantage of this design is that you can adjust the position of the backrest.
Pros and cons of a two-tier sofa design
pros
- Like a regular sofa bed, the two-story one creates two sleeping places. But the plus is that these sleeping places are separated and therefore more comfortable. It is ideal for those cases when you need to place two different beds and a common sitting area in one room. This is a great solution for a nursery for two children or for a living room that is often used as a guest bedroom. This is also a good option for any one-room apartment shared by two people who are not a couple (for example, a mother and a child).
- The second advantage of this design is the space saving. The seat of a two-story sofa does not move apart and does not come forward during transformation - it moves only vertically. Therefore, it can be installed in the most modest studio apartment or in a small children’s room, and the saved space can be taken up with other necessary pieces of furniture.
- The advantage over a regular bunk bed is that during the day you have furniture for relaxing and entertaining. A bunk bed is not a good place to read, watch TV, play video games, or have tea with a guest. But the assembled two-story sofa is fine, because it is beautiful and roomy.
Minuses
- The main disadvantage is the price. Complex transformation mechanisms and limited editions in which such furniture is produced significantly increase its cost. You shouldn’t look for the cheapest model: a low price inevitably means saving on the metal frame and the quality of parts, and this will lead to a quick failure of the purchase.
- The second significant disadvantage is the complexity of transformation. Unlike an ordinary “book” or “roll-out”, such a sofa turns into a bunk bed in several stages: a certain sequence of actions will be required. Therefore, children under 12 years of age should only disassemble this furniture with the help or supervision of an adult.
- Another disadvantage is the difficulty in repairing and finding spare parts: since all such sofas are produced in small series, finding parts of mechanisms to replace broken ones can be difficult. To avoid breakdowns, you need to buy a high-quality model from a reliable manufacturer, and this brings us back to point 1.
- When folded, two-story sofas are large rectangular upholstered furniture. This option may be too bulky for a small apartment.
Roll-out designs
Here the Eurobook rules the roost. Her seat moves easily thanks to the wheels. It has the same advantages as previous models. Wheels also reduce the risk of damage to the floor.
Roll-out designs include products with orthopedic backs and seats.
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The last in this category are “tick-tock” sofas with a non-standard mechanism. When extended, the seat makes a semicircle in the air and is placed on its legs. Such sofas are often hidden in closets, which saves a lot of space.
Corner
Corner models appeared on the market later and quickly gained a place in the top sales. In another way they are called “dolphins”. Due to its shape, the corner will fit into any room.
The sleeping area is hidden under the seat. Just pull the handle and the element slides out easily. A transformable corner sofa is the best solution for small kitchens and living rooms.
Models are divided into right and left depending on placement in the room. They also differ in upholstery, filling, and size. Diversity opens up a wide range of design possibilities.
Advantages and disadvantages
The sofa table differs from its analogues, which have built-in units with countertops and drawers for storing things. This furniture was originally designed to turn a sofa into a full-fledged table. When assembled, the product is no different from traditional sofas. However, after transformation it turns into a compact dining area consisting of a table and several seating blocks.
Despite the fact that this furniture appeared on the market quite recently, it is in great consumer demand. Sofa tables have many advantages. For example, they are distinguished by:
- aesthetic appeal;
- variability of shape and design;
- variety of color solutions;
- practicality and durability of structures;
- different types of product transformation;
- affordable prices for the assortment.
This furniture is multifunctional. When assembled, it is compact and therefore saves space. It can be used to furnish small rooms in city apartments or private sector houses. Along with saving space, the sofa table gives the interior uniqueness, brings novelty and the effect of spaciousness to the space.
The sofa table is comfortable. Depending on the type of transformation, it creates a dining group of different configurations with soft and comfortable seats. However, the number of seats may vary.
This furniture is suitable for students and schoolchildren. Other modifications are equipped with additional functionality. The presence of storage systems makes them more useful for arranging rooms. At the same time, you can install a sofa table not only in the kitchen. It is appropriate in combined type rooms (for example, kitchens and living rooms), and becomes an interior decoration for homes with an open studio layout.
Along with the advantages, sofa tables have several disadvantages. For example, they cannot be placed close to the wall, like their classic counterparts. Transformation requires space, and therefore place such furniture in a small room of the same “Khrushchev” with a footage of 3-4 square meters. m simply unrealistic. It’s also bad that not all models in the line have a sufficient countertop width.
Accordion
The accordion sofa is no less popular because of its versatility. You can find such models at different prices - for modest, medium and luxury budgets. As a rule, the sleeping place is impressive in size.
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The product got its name due to its design features. It includes a seat and two backrest parts. A nice detail is that the “accordion” is easy to repair.
Classic with a modern twist
In our century, pantographs, conrades and pumas appeared. Such exotic names hide good old mechanisms, only slightly modified.
The mantograph is laid out according to the same principle as the Eurobook. But the seat does not meet the floor. The seat lowers and remains at a distance in a horizontal position.
The puma has a very simple and convenient layout method. Therefore, it is used daily. Products of this type can be either straight or angular. Ease of use and compactness allowed the model to become the best option for small rooms.
Conrad's backrest remains in place without turning into a sleeping place. The seat is pulled towards you, and at this time the block automatically rises.
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Modern folding beds
This type transforms in the same way as its predecessors. Only now different countries of the world have introduced small innovations to the traditional version.
The American manufacturing model is being transformed in two steps. First, the seat is raised and folded forward. At the end it is lowered onto two supports. One of them is located in the middle, and the second is at the edge. In another way, such products are called sedaflexes.
Such models are at the peak of popularity in offices and country houses. The only downside is that they don't have storage compartments.
Models from France are laid out in three stages. First, remove the pillows from them, then place them on one extreme support. The product looks great next to the coffee table. For French designers, small-sized transformable sofas are their favorite models.
Sofas created by the hands of Italians have a couple of features. They are decently priced and turn into full-sized king beds.
Modular sofas
Sofas, consisting of several individual elements, provide ample opportunities for a creative approach to creating an interior. You can change the appearance of such designs according to your mood: today you make the furniture into a corner, tomorrow the poufs stand in a row, and the day after tomorrow - the classic version.
The modules include:
- armchairs;
- poufs
- sofas for one and two seats;
- canapes;
- corners.
There are elements of any shape on the market - oval, circle, square, rectangle.
Wall sofa
Models of this type are an excellent solution when you want a large bed, but the size of the room does not allow it. They are often hidden in closets. Wall sofas differ in size, sections for things, layout mechanism and materials.
There are many models with different layout methods: tilt-and-turn, lifting, tilting. The main thing when installing a sofa is to remove all objects that may stand in the way.
Necessary materials
The set of necessary materials will directly depend on what type of furniture the home craftsman chooses. However, there is a list that is present with any choice.
MaterialMain parametersWhere it is usedLDF boards with a thickness of 10 to 22 mmManufacture of cabinets and shelves with high bending strength
DecorationMDFStrong sheets
Increased moisture resistance and density Tabletops, bench seats, kitchen facades Wood Solid wood, timber Any products Foam rubber Soft, comfortable, inexpensive For padding upholstered furniture Glass Thickness from For decorating cabinets and shelves Furniture fasteners Various types For all products Furniture accessories Various configurations and purposes For decoration
When decorating cabinet doors, drawers
Sofa with table
Even greater space savings are offered by 3-in-1 models, in which you will see both a sleeping place and a dining table.
An extremely convenient option for business people, because you can comfortably sit on the sofa with a laptop. The market also offers models equipped with bookshelves or drawers.
As you can see, in addition to being used in the kitchen, a transformable sofa table can become a real mini-office.
Original ideas for transformable sofas
Designer models of transformable kitchen sofas are most often minimalist - not every kitchen boasts a large area. The modular option can fit almost anywhere; corner models are very practical, as they are placed along two walls, usually having a small width when folded. The most interesting and unusual sofa models are made asymmetrical, upholstered in fabrics of bright colors, and decorated with unusually shaped pillows.
Eating, just sitting or sleeping on such a sofa is cozy and comfortable.
Transformers with two tiers
There are bunk beds for children, and sofa makers have released models similar to them.
The main advantage of the products is the absence of sharp corners and convenient transportation.
The creators of such models worried about many things, including reliable fastening, entertainment areas and sleeping areas. Regarding the quality of the mechanism and materials, the transformable two-tier sofa is carefully checked in production.
Features of the transforming sofa
Modern “transformers” have some features:
- equipped with a complex transformation mechanism;
- usually made from environmentally friendly materials;
- The products are upholstered in modern, practical fabrics that are easy to clean from dirt.
The main advantage is the ability to fold, that is, reducing the size of the sofa.
Photos of transformable sofas
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