In the conditions of small-sized apartments, many residents of the country constantly have to save precious square meters. Built-in furniture helps to rationally use the usable area of the room, for example, a design such as a transformable wardrobe-sofa-bed, which performs several functions and has an attractive appearance. With the help of such a design development, you can place several of the most useful furniture elements in the room without compromising the living space.
Popular models
Designed for everyday use, transformable furniture is an excellent way to functionally utilize your living space. Thanks to its presence, you can quickly turn the living room into a bedroom or provide an additional bed in any other room. A folding bed built into a closet can help out both in case of unexpected guests and when it is necessary to accommodate a large number of family members. The most popular models of this design:
- With built-in sofa. The berth is fixed horizontally - the mechanism is located on the side. If necessary, it is possible to install a wardrobe-bed with a corner sofa or with a straight model.
- With a folding bed. It can be combined with a single or double modification, where the mechanism is placed at the foot and the bed is folded vertically.
- For children, with one or two beds. Sleeping places for two children are obtained due to the horizontal arrangement of the bed blocks one above the other (lateral fastening of the mechanism), and for one child the bed can be secured by both vertical and lateral folding.
Installation of a transformable wardrobe-bed with a sofa is carried out exclusively on load-bearing walls. If there are no permanent partitions, you should opt for other options - without the need for vertical fastening.
The design of the 3-in-1 wardrobe-sofa-bed is significant, so before installation you need to evaluate the characteristics of the floors and walls. Their surface must be perfectly flat, which will ensure reliable fixation, tight fit and, as a result, long-term operation.
Modifications of folding beds, popular models and designs
With built-in sofa
With folding bed
For children
Wardrobe-bed with sofa: a little history
The appearance of folding beds that can be transformed dates back to the beginning of the 20th century. Noble people and commoners appreciated this type of furniture, so enterprising manufacturers began to produce it all over the world - in Italy, France, the USA and in the East, even in Singapore. In this regard, the wardrobe-bed is not something fantastic, but acts as a completely normal, familiar furniture attribute. It is bought by people deprived of living space, members of the population who simply want to make their surroundings more comfortable, and wealthy citizens.
Several interior areas without unnecessary furniture
Ideal for small spaces
Stylish design of modern furniture set for the bedroom and living room
A single bed/bedside table is an excellent option for a bachelor’s apartment
Double pull-out model with sofa
This solution will fit perfectly into any interior.
Criterias of choice
If you decide to purchase a bed-wardrobe, you need to first take care of the quality of the product. Reliable fastenings, expensive fittings, durable materials will be the key to long-term use. A stylish façade will complete the overall positive picture.
Transformation mechanism
Various models of transformable furniture with a built-in bed provide certain types of fastenings. Depending on the total weight of the folding module and its configuration, the type of transformation mechanism may vary significantly. Most often used:
- Spring mechanisms, the operating principle of which is designed for thousand-fold use due to the presence of twisted and gas springs made of carbon steel. The depth of the niche for this type of fastening must be at least 25 cm.
- A gas lift looks like a piston containing gas under high pressure, which allows you to silently and smoothly change the position of the bed unit. The depth of the niche should be more than 45 cm.
On exclusive designer models, an electric drive mechanism can be installed. After receiving a command from the remote control or the power button, the module will be assembled without additional mechanical impact. If you plan to make a transforming bed with your own hands, you can consider using a manual mechanism - changing the position of the bed unit will be done manually.
In addition to the type of mechanism, the types of wall mounting also differ. For bunk or children's models, as well as sofas of all types, the side fixation method is used. For a wardrobe-bed with a sofa, horizontal fastening is the most optimal and practical. For single or double products, installation is most often done on the lower part, due to which the folding occurs vertically.
Springs
Gas lift
Manual control
Electric drive
Manufacturing materials
The transformable wardrobe-bed-sofa can be made of various materials. The final cost of the entire sample directly depends on their properties. You also can’t ignore stylistics - not every raw material suits the chosen concept equally well.
The frame of the folding bed must be made of high-strength steel, this will ensure that the correct geometry of the entire structure is maintained.
A bed with a lifting mechanism is traditionally made from slabs and lumber. Thickness and structure directly affect strength, so the thicker the type of structural product, the better. The most popular are:
- laminated chipboard (LDSP);
- board made of fine wood fraction, coated with film (MDF);
- natural wood of various species.
Characteristics of the table-bed, types of transformers and their sizes
Budget models are most often made from artificially obtained materials. Their strength properties are characterized by a high coefficient. The finishing of the facade can be done using veneer - a thin cut of wood glued to an artificial material.
Exclusive models in the premium price category are made from natural lumber. Wood is rightfully considered the most environmentally friendly raw material for the production of furniture cabinet parts. Models made from pine, linden or oak look presentable and have a pleasant smell.
When producing a lift-up bed with a sofa, certain materials are also used for upholstery and filling. Budget-type folding furniture rarely comes with an orthopedic mattress, which contains spring mechanisms. Preference is given to special high-density furniture foam rubber, which does not shrink and retains its shape for a long time. Synthetic padding or padding polyester is also used. However, they do not have high performance characteristics.
External upholstery is selected to match the overall color of the room. Preference is given to dense furniture fabrics that are resistant to abrasion, such as microfiber, velor, chenille, matting, as well as natural or artificial leather.
laminated chipboard
MDF
Natural wood
Foam rubber
Sintepon
Sintepooh
Microfiber
Velours
Chenille
Gozhka
Leather
Transformer dimensions
The size of the space that the furniture built into the closet will occupy depends on the parameters of the room, the number of beds, as well as the folding mechanism itself. The 3 in 1 transforming sofa consists of the following structural elements:
- wall cabinet module;
- frame with upholstery;
- folding legs;
- fastening system.
As a rule, the length of the sofa varies from 1.8 to 2.2 m. The width can be from 1.1 to 1.5 m. A wide range of models allows you to choose the best option for any room. The ideal solution for a small room up to 9 m2 would be a sofa 1.8 × 2.2 m.
The dimensions of the built-in bed depend on the dimensions of the bed. If you plan to accommodate one person, a width of 0.8–1.2 m will be sufficient, for children - 0.7 m. The length varies slightly, for an adult it is 1.9–2 m. In double models, the width is from 1. 6 to 2.1 m.
The size of the niche required to store furniture when folded is influenced by the chosen transformation mechanism. Depending on its dimensions, the depth of the cabinet can be from 25 to 45 cm.
Since the appearance of the assembled cabinet depends entirely on the wishes of the customer, the number and size of shelves may vary. The width is determined individually and has no clear dimensional boundaries. The height directly depends on the distance to the ceiling. As a rule, these dimensions range from 2.1–2.5 m.
Tips for choosing a transformable wardrobe bed, design advantages
Way to buy
Folding beds with a sofa in St. Petersburg at an affordable price can be found only in Ergonomics of Space stores. You can buy the model you like both in our showroom located in St. Petersburg and on the official website. At the same time, you will be able to find out how much the model you like costs, and also take advantage of additional services for the delivery and installation of a sliding bed with a sofa.
Cooperating with us is very profitable because we:
- we work for a positive result;
- are able to bring all ideas and wishes to life;
- provide qualified advice;
- We use only natural and environmentally friendly materials in production;
- we have many years of experience and positive reviews;
- We produce high-quality installation of the entire structure of folding beds with a sofa;
- we sell ready-made structures from trusted manufacturers;
- We are guided by a democratic approach to the cost of each product;
- We hold interesting promotions and sales.
A folding bed with a sofa is a rational and modern solution for everyone. Convince yourself of the benefits of such an acquisition and do not put off the purchase decision for too long. It's time to live comfortably right now, and we will help you with this.
Colors and design
To choose an option for transformable folding furniture that will be not only comfortable, but also attractive in appearance, you should start from the direction of the interior of the room. The color of the cabinet and front parts should be in harmony with the color of the walls, and also be combined with other pieces of furniture. The style of the room plays an important role. Popular destinations:
- classic;
- high tech;
- Provence
Classic interiors are characterized by an abundance of natural wood in soothing colors. For example, a cabinet can be made of solid pine or oak and tinted in a medium brown color: walnut or cherry. The color of the sofa upholstery in this case can be burgundy, green or blue.
Modern high-tech apartments are dominated by cool shades of blue, grey, white and black. It is not necessary to adhere to midtones and certain colors. Thus, there may be more contrast between the walls and the cabinet. For example, the wallpaper can be gray, and the chipboard for the cabinet can be white or dark brown. The most commonly used materials are synthetic board options. A noticeable distinguishing feature is the abundance of chrome parts, so the steel transformation mechanisms visible from under the bed unit can become an interior decoration.
The Provence style is characterized by combinations of calm beige shades. The cabinet can be made of MDF coated with film. A corner sofa can become the highlight of the whole setting, especially if the folding legs are beautifully curved. The upholstery is beige, light brown or pink.
If you plan to install built-in beds in a nursery, the color should be chosen depending on the gender of the child. Boys usually choose blue, and girls choose pink. If there are children of both sexes in the room, you should take a closer look at neutral shades - green, orange or purple.
To save useful space in the nursery, drawers for storing linen can be built into the sofa.
Rational use of space in a living space always plays into the hands of the owners of the house. Considering all the listed nuances, making the right choice is quite easy. A transformable wardrobe-sofa-bed will help create a functional and beautiful interior.
Classic
Minimalism
Provence
High tech
Children's room
