Mechanisms for transforming sofas under bunk beds
The sofas of the lower tier can have various transformation mechanisms. Based on this criterion, the following options are distinguished:
- Stationary. There is no folding mechanism. Optimal if there is no need for a full-fledged sleeping place, and the sofa is planned to be used as a relaxation area. Moreover, the seat of such a sofa is often wider than the mattress of the upper tier, and therefore, if necessary, it can be used as a single bed.
This sofa can be used as a single bed. Often has built-in wardrobes. - Eurobook. A fairly popular transformation mechanism that allows you to unfold the sofa quickly and without much effort. To do this, you need to pull out the seat and lower the backrest into the resulting niche, moving it to a horizontal position. The result is a full-fledged double bed, the dimensions of which depend on the model.
Such models are very easy to unfold. Ideal for small apartments. - Sofa book. A frequently encountered mechanism that an adult can easily dismantle, but not always a child. For transformation, the seat rises up, at the same time the backrest takes a horizontal position. Next, the seat lowers down until it clicks.
The book sofa can be disassembled and assembled like a book. - Transformer. Such designs in a few movements turn from an ordinary sofa into a bunk bed with a pair of single beds.
The transforming sofa easily turns into a two-tier structure.
Note! The main disadvantage of a book sofa is the presence of a noticeable connection line between the seat and backrest. To eliminate it, you can use a thin orthopedic mattress.
Top berth: your bed
The dimensions of the upper part of the structure depend on the height of the person who will use the sleeping place. For a teenager and an adult, the length of the bed should be about 2 m. For children under 14 years of age - about 1.7 m. The standard width of a single bed is 0.9 m.
Approximate dimensions of a double bed
Should you buy a small bed for your child? The baby is growing, and the short bed will soon become small. In this case, you need to expect that in a few years the bed with a sofa underneath will have to be replaced with a more spacious option.
Choose a full-fledged sofa bed
Since the upper tier is presented in the form of a bed, the choice of mattress is an important point. An orthopedic mattress of a suitable size will make the sleeping place comfortable for sleep and rest.
The correct orthopedic mattress in size
Types of bunk beds and their functionality
There are many types of bunk beds, but the most common are the following:
- Traditional. The simplest option, consisting solely of two tiers and a staircase without additional elements. In this case, the tiers can either be located parallel or offset relative to each other, which can be convenient when there are significant space restrictions.
A bunk bed significantly saves space in the room. - With a sofa on the first tier. Allows you to improve both aesthetic and functional properties. A sofa looks neater than a bed and can comfortably accommodate guests, saving space without installing additional furniture. It can be used both as a sleeping place and as a relaxation area. The lower part is a place to rest, and the upper part is a sleeping place.
- With drawers. The staircase in this model consists of drawers or shelves, which, on the one hand, somewhat increases the size of the structure, and on the other hand, allows you to refuse to place a cabinet. There can also be a linen closet under the lower bed. A bunk bed with drawers is a comfortable sleeping place plus compartments in which you can easily hide clothes, bedding or toys.
- Attic. This design is designed for only one person, usually a child, although there are also angular variations that allow you to place two people on the upper tier. In it, the sleeping area is located upstairs, and the working area is downstairs. The latter includes a desktop, racks and shelves.
Bunk bed with work area below and ladder style cabinets. - Three bedroom. May have different appearances depending on requirements and space. The double bed is located either at the bottom or at the top. Wooden triple bed with two places at the bottom and one at the top.
- Transformer. Quite a popular model for one person with a lack of space. It consists of cabinets and drawers, a table and a sleeping place, and both the mattress and the table can be folded out or pulled out.
These beds come in various designs.
Important! When choosing such a model, you should pay special attention to its strength, as well as the height of the ceiling, since the lower level is quite high.
Features of the frame design: what to pay attention to?
The basis of the model can be presented in various materials that have different characteristics. The main load falls on the frame. The base standing on the floor must meet the strength requirements.
Durable bottom structure for sofa bed
Depending on the purpose, two-level beds are produced for adults, teenagers and children.
Metal
Among the advantages of using metal as a frame:
- strength;
- relatively low price;
- durability of use.
Metal construction is more practical and durable
But this option is not chosen often. Metal structures do not fit organically into every interior style. This material is classified as hazardous and is not advisable to use in a children's room.
Metal sofa bed in the interior
Tree
Natural wood is environmentally friendly and has a long service life. A wooden bed with a sofa in a natural shade or painted can go well with many styles. Due to the environmental friendliness of the material, this option is most preferable for a children's room.
Environmental friendly material and long service life
The most popular types of wood for making frames include:
- pine;
- birch;
- beech;
- oak.
Beauty and practicality of furniture
- pine;
- birch;
- beech;
- oak.
Chipboard
In terms of cost, this material for making a frame is cheaper than wood. The disadvantages of use include a short service life and lack of moisture resistance. The last shortcoming is compensated for by applying a special impregnation.
A bright accent in the room
If you need to choose a durable bed with a sofa underneath, then the best choice is a wooden model with a support rib along the back wall.
What materials are used for manufacturing
The choice of material is a key aspect when purchasing a bunk sofa bed. It could be as follows:
- Metal. The most durable and strong material that can last for several decades. It is difficult to damage, and therefore it will not lose its presentable appearance for a long time. Also, the metal base of the bed will not allow the mattress to sag even under significant load. However, metal is not very pleasant to the touch and does not always fit well into the interior. In addition, forged models rarely come with storage space, and their size cannot be adjusted.
Metal structures are rarely equipped with additional parts. - Tree. The most balanced option, since, on the one hand, it is durable, reliable and aesthetic, and on the other hand, it allows the structure to be equipped with a wide variety of storage spaces in any variations. However, high-quality wood is quite expensive. The most preferred species are oak, pine, beech, birch and ash.
Birch, ash, oak, pine and beech are most often used to make such beds. - Chipboard or MDF. They allow you to create a design in any style and color, and therefore are most often used for children's rooms. These materials are completely environmentally friendly and also have a more affordable price. However, they are often not strong enough. To ensure their quality, you should check the corresponding certificate when purchasing. Bed-sofas made of MDF or chipboard are environmentally friendly and are often placed in children's rooms.
Manufacturing materials
Another point in the process of selecting a bunk bed is the material from which it is made. Safety and environmental friendliness are the main requirements that the selected material must meet.
The best option in this regard is natural wood, namely birch, oak or beech. A more budget-friendly option is pine, which also has a pleasant pine aroma. They are wear-resistant, do not contain harmful substances, and are very durable. However, the tree is bulky in weight and can cost a lot of money. You may prefer a design made from more affordable chipboard, but it will not last as long and without special impregnation it may be susceptible to moisture.
But a metal structure should be completely abandoned due to the increased level of injuries that it is characterized by.
In any case, when choosing a specific model, ask the seller if there is a hygiene certificate. In this document, the manufacturer indicates all the indicators, and also the most important of them is the formaldehyde content. Regarding the coating, choose hypoallergenic varnish over paint. Such compositions are safer and resistant to wear.
Wooden
Metal
Combined
Filler for beds
The following materials can be used as fillers:
- Polyurethane foam (aka foam rubber). The most popular material, characterized by its durability and low cost. However, it has a certain rigidity, and therefore not everyone will be comfortable as the only material for sleeping.
Polyurethane foam has minimal thermal conductivity and is environmentally friendly. It is durable and easy to use. - A spring block whose springs are interconnected. This is a one-piece design, the individual springs of which work together. Most often it is used as a filler for sofas. The material is quite comfortable, but its service life is shorter than that of foam rubber, and after ten years the springs begin to lose their elasticity, which is why they burst and tear the upholstery.
A spring block whose springs are interconnected. - A spring block whose springs are free. The most advanced version of the filler, consisting of individual springs placed in a fabric cover. Under pressure, they begin to compress independently of each other, which allows them to take on the optimal shape.
In such a block, each spring is located in a separate case.
Important! When choosing, you should pay attention to the size of the springs, since as they decrease, the density of the sofa increases, and, consequently, the quality and durability.
Advantages and disadvantages of bunk beds
Double-decker beds are a fairly popular solution when decorating a room in cases where it is impossible to allocate a separate area for several people to sleep. The second tier is located at a height of 80-175 cm from the floor level, and a ladder is used to climb it.
Among the advantages of such a design as a bunk bed-sofa are a huge selection of models, a wide price range and versatility.
There are designs with built-in wardrobes, pencil cases and drawers, as well as with the replacement of the lower bed with a full-fledged workplace with a desk.
Option for a bunk bed with a desk.
The main advantage of such a bed is the rational use of space if it is limited. But other advantages can be highlighted:
- high strength, allowing the second floor to withstand loads of up to 120 kg;
- the presence of size rulers corresponding to different heights and ages;
- the ability to organize personal space for each person;
- a wide range of models allowing you to choose designs of the optimal configuration and style;
- the ability to sleep on a mattress without folds and seams that are present on folding models;
- multifunctionality, as a number of models are equipped with additional devices such as storage spaces;
- cost savings achieved by purchasing only one bed.
Note! In addition to the practical benefits, it is worth noting the sympathy of many people for the location on the second tier.
When purchasing a bunk sofa bed, pay attention to structural strength, versatility and price.
The disadvantages usually include the threat of falling from the upper level, but most models are insured against such an outcome, since they have limiting sides. Also, due to its height, the structure can significantly block sunlight, and therefore it is best to place it on the side opposite the window.
High sides near the bed on the top tier will protect your child from falling.
Design Features for Adults
Adults rarely choose two-level models. This can be convenient in cases where parents live in the same room with the child. At the same time, the folding one serves as a sleeping place for parents, and the upper tier is allocated to the child.
Upper tier for a child
In this case, it is advisable to choose a classic style of the model, which will suit the existing interior and will not get boring in a short time. For adult family members, the parameters of a bed with a sofa should be such that even a tall person sitting on the lower tier does not touch his head on the second level with a sleeping place.
Classic style bed model
Use Cases
A bunk bed with a sofa is convenient for both teenagers and their parents and is the optimal solution when sharing is necessary. It allows you to ensure a full night's sleep and rest during the day. The sofa allows you to solve several problems at once:
- no need to purchase additional furniture;
- the ability not to make significant changes to the interior;
- space saving.
During the day, this design serves as a full-fledged sofa with cabinets, and at night it turns into a full-fledged sleeping place for parents and child.
Note! For especially small rooms, a transformable bunk bed with a folding sofa will be convenient, which allows you to free up additional space.
Such designs have a huge number of advantages and are very popular nowadays.
What types are there?
A bunk bed can have several variations. Depending on the place of its use, the relevance of each type of such furniture also changes. Modern furniture stores offer customers models designed for one child with a desk on the first floor and a bed on the second. This is highly functional furniture, as it allows you to rationally place school supplies and books in the drawers and shelves with which the first tier of the structure is equipped.
You can choose an option for two children. In such structures, the role of the first tier is played by a sofa, which converts into a sleeping bed if necessary. This design can be used in small one-room apartments where you need to organize sleep for both adults and children.
Children's
The space for a child should be divided into several zones, only then will it be as comfortable and functional as possible. There should be a place for games, reading books, quiet, good sleep. If the room is not impressive in size, it will not be possible to place a full-sized bed, sofa and playground here. A two-story bed with a soft sofa will come to the rescue.
Remember, the main rule that should be followed when choosing such furniture for the nursery is the age category of the child. You should not allow a child under 6 years of age to sleep or play on the second tier. This is too young an age at which a child, through negligence, can injure himself by falling from the second floor.
For adults
A bunk bed should be preferred by young families living in a studio apartment. This is a very interesting way to organize a single living space for such an apartment, successfully dividing it into several zones.
A piece of furniture of this nature will help to highlight not only an area for sleeping, giving it some intimacy, but also for relaxing while watching TV or reading a book. In addition, such a bed will add originality and originality to the interior of the studio apartment. A design with a solution like the one in the next photo can hardly be called boring or ordinary.
For teenagers
For the bedroom of a child from 12 to 18 years old, a bunk bed will solve the zoning problem in the best possible way. A teenager will be able to retire to sleep on the second floor, and it will be convenient for him to study homework and read books on the first floor of such furniture. At this age, it is so important to be alone with yourself, with your thoughts.
Dimensions of bunk beds with a sofa below
When determining the size of the bed, you should take into account the age, height and weight of the people who will be accommodated on it. It should be borne in mind that a sleeping place for an adult should be 20-30 cm longer than his height. Also, you should not choose too narrow models, as this will negatively affect the quality of sleep.
If parents are used to sleeping separately, then this option will allow you to get three separate beds.
The dimensions of the sofa are determined by its functional purpose: if it is used as a relaxation area, it can be quite narrow, and if it is used as a sleeping place, it should be wider.
The transformable bunk bed-sofa not only looks original, but is also very versatile.
Features of a children's bed
If there are few options for choosing a bed for adults, then for children the assortment is quite large.
Huge range when choosing children's furniture
Special attention:
- Material.
- Strength and reliability of the design.
Choose durable and reliable material
The design of the model must match the style of the room. And it goes well with the interior color scheme. If you choose a model with a non-folding sofa in the lower part, then it is advisable that drawers be provided under it as an additional storage system.
Furniture design to match the style of the room
For children under 6 years old, purchasing a bunk bed is not advisable.
In a teenager's room, a sofa on the lower tier can be used for relaxing and receiving guests. This is much more convenient than seating your friends on the bed. At the same time, on the second tier there is a comfortable sleeping place.
Comfortable sleeping area and guest area
A high-tech or modern style model may be suitable for a teenage room. Additional elements that add dynamism to the interior include, for example, unusually shaped sides on the second tier and an innovative approach to choosing colors.
Teen room
What criteria should you use to choose the bed itself and upholstery?
When choosing a bunk bed with a sofa, consider the following criteria:
- Price. Depends on the materials of manufacture, as well as the functional features of the design. It is influenced by the set of body elements, the possibilities of transforming the sofa, the composition of the filling and the upholstery.
- Material. You should pay attention to its quality and reliability.
- Transformation. The optimal solution when choosing the most ergonomic model is a two-tier transformable sofa. It is more expensive than stationary models, but more convenient to use.
- Functionality. There are many designs equipped with additional storage space in the form of niches, drawers and shelves. Before purchasing, you should decide on the need for such elements and their quantity.
- Interior style. The bed is a fairly tangible part of the room, and therefore it should fit harmoniously into the existing design, combining with other elements in texture, color, upholstery material, body and fittings.
- Stability, strength and safety. This is especially true when placing a child on the upper tier, since he will not only sleep there, but also play.
The choice of bunk beds with a sofa today is very huge.
You can choose a model based on quality, material, price and design. A bunk bed with a sofa below for parents is a functional and practical option when it is necessary to accommodate several people in conditions of limited space. Choosing a high-quality model will allow you to get a comfortable place to sleep and relax.
Advantages of use
When deciding how to place both a bed and a sofa in a small area, many people give preference to one option, choosing either just a bed or just a sofa.
Don't give preference to one option
Combining these two items into one and placing them on top of each other allows you to solve several issues at once:
- There is space saving. The freed up space can be used more efficiently.
Save space when choosing this design
- A dedicated sleeping area allows you to use a high-quality orthopedic mattress on the bed, which is much better than just an unfolded sofa.
- The opportunity to bring a fresh spirit to interior design, use non-standard solutions and unusual design.
Use an interesting interior solution
- The two-tier design can be placed both in an adult’s room and in a children’s room.
Convenient option for a children's room
- Possibility of delimiting the guest area and sleeping area.
Delineation between guests and sleeping areas
- For one-room apartments, such an organization allows you to use, for example, a sofa for parents, and the upper tier for a child.
Sleep ideas for parents and baby
Features of the models - it is impossible to create two full levels in rooms with low ceilings. When choosing a specific design, be sure to take into account the size of the structure and the height of the ceiling in the house.
The choice of design depends on the ceiling height
Additionally, some beds with a sofa underneath are equipped with drawers, cabinets, shelves and built-in niches. Sometimes the design even includes a system of cabinets. This is a convenient option for a children's room.
Wardrobe system for children's room
Sleeping on the top tier is only dangerous for small children. For older children, using protective edges does not pose a problem.
Constitutionally, a bed with a sofa consists directly of a frame part located at the bottom of the sofa and a bed on the second tier. Let's consider each component separately.
Construction bed in a small room
