Features of operation of beds built into the closet, types of designs

Features of the models

Built-in beds are often installed in apartments with a small square footage, in dachas and country houses. When folded, the model turns into an additional headset section. The design of the wardrobe with a built-in bed allows you to hide bed linen behind the door. Such furniture can be installed anywhere. Usage options:

1. Living room. If you place a bed in the living room, it will have two purposes at once - a place for sleeping at night and an area where you can relax during the day.
2. Children's room. A child cannot do without free space. A bed hidden in a niche will provide him with a sports, play, and work area. When there are two or three children in a family, you will need multi-tiered models with a horizontal mechanism.
3. Bedroom. Built-in bedroom furniture will allow the owner to have a work area or living room.

To secure the mattress and bed linen, the kit includes straps that hold these items vertically.

Main advantages of beds:

1. If a single bed with a mattress is installed, 2 square meters of additional space appears.
2. In a few seconds, the bedroom will become an office, a relaxation room, a play or sports area.
3. If the model has shelves, this saves not only free space, but also money. A single design costs less than ordering individual furniture elements that require design selection.

In addition to the advantages, furniture products of this type also have disadvantages:

1. Some owners are not psychologically prepared to have a 2-in-1 bed and wardrobe. They are afraid of the possible operation of the device at night, and involuntary opening during the day, which will lead to its fall. A bed built into a niche with a horizontal transformation option will help overcome psychological discomfort.
2. Daily folding and unfolding.
3. In accordance with safety rules and technical operating conditions, the structure must be mounted only on load-bearing walls.

The wall unit is well complemented by a model with open and closed sections.

DIY transformable children's bed

Very often children's rooms have a small square area. And this room should have equipment for study and recreation. The bed occupies a large area, so transformers are often used.

To make a transforming bed with your own hands, you need to move step by step, without missing any important moments in preparing and performing the work.

Basic recommendations for making a transformable children's bed with your own hands:

• we make a bed box from boards;
• we make a wooden niche in the form of a rectangle, mount it to the wall using corners;
• we attach lifting equipment to the created objects;
• put on the mattress.

When drawing up a drawing, extreme accuracy and precision in the dimensions of the product are required.
Children really like the mechanism of this bed, so they will be happy to accept such transformations in their room.

Despite its apparent complexity, it is not very difficult to make.

Creating a transforming bed is not as difficult as it seems at first glance. The main thing is a little patience and following the appropriate instructions.

Transformable furniture in the interior takes up less space than standard items.

Components of the structure

The size of the bed affects the device system. Main structural components:

• frame;
• base made of wooden plates;
• mattress with orthopedic effect;
• supports;
• false doors with handles;
• lifting device.

There are two types of devices that lift the bed.

1. Vertical - this is when the headrest touches the wall, and when unfolded it is located perpendicular to the wall.
2. Horizontal - the side of the sleeping bed is adjacent to the wall, and when unfolded it is located along the length of the wall.

The bottom of the base is covered with bent-glued lamellas, plywood, and chipboard. The shock-absorbing properties of the slats reduce the pressure created by a person lying on the mattress. The bars help distribute the load evenly across the base of the bed. Natural laminated wood is used to make lamellas. The dimensions of the bed affect the number of slats. For a springless mattress, the pitch of the lamellas is 5 cm, for a spring mattress – 3 cm. Less commonly, metal and plastic crossbars are installed on the base.

The mattresses have an independent spring block. If you move it to a vertical position, the block will move down. The mattress will lose its orthopedic characteristics.

Lifting mechanism

Horizontal lift mechanism

Vertical lifting mechanism

On slats

How to make a transforming sofa bed with your own hands

To create this sofa you will need the following tools:

• drill and various drills;
• hacksaw;
• screwdrivers;
• furniture nails (screws, self-tapping screws);
• tape measure and pencil;
• grinding materials.

• boards;
• plywood;
• hinges (or other mechanism);
• dye;
• varnish

It is necessary to select well-dried raw materials, otherwise the furniture parts may become deformed after assembly.
How to make a drawing of a transforming sofa bed with your own hands:

• the diagram must demonstrate the monolithic structure and each part separately, including the smallest elements;
• the correct drawing will make it possible to calculate the amount of material needed;
• It is also possible to find suitable projects on special resources on the Internet.

Drawings and diagrams must be made to a strict scale and clearly correspond to reality.
Installation is carried out as follows:

• We form a supporting structure from the boards and secure it with screws;
• we strengthen the box with transverse bars;
• we fix the casing at the end, and where the drawing suggests;
• attach the front pillar;
• We place a cross beam, focusing on this element, and attach an end board on top;
• we attach the plywood to the box (reinforce it with boards);
• We make a folding element from plywood, simply attach it to the end with a board;
• Now we connect the two parts with a lifting mechanism.

All dimensions should be clearly defined in advance.

Note! Proper drawing is the key to the successful implementation of your project.

Types of models

Each built-in wardrobe bed is different in size and design. It can be 190-200 cm long and 80-120 cm wide.

Types of products:

1. Single beds - 80 x 200 cm and 90 x 200 cm. In a horizontal device, the side is located along the length of the wall, and the lifting device is on the long edge. In a vertical design, a lifting device is attached to the end of the bed. A secret place looks like a pencil case, chest of drawers, bedside table, closet.
2. Double - 180 x 200 or 190 x 220 cm. The large size of the bed with a vertical lifting mechanism makes it difficult to arrange drawers, shelves, lighting or mezzanines above it.
3. Wardrobe – has the same dimensions as a single bed. The bottom is the front side of the cabinet with decorative decorations. The secret place is closed with a movable console or mirrored doors that slide over each other.

Lifting options:

1. Models with mechanical lift. The structure is made to work by steel springs. It is lifted manually. This primitive option belongs to durable mechanisms. Depending on the weight of the user, it can be adjusted, this will increase the operating period.
2. Models with gas lift. The device is activated by a gas spring-shock absorber. With a smooth, easy lift and soft finishing, the device will not cause injury to the owner. It is installed on all sizes of beds with different reclines.

The mechanism in the transformer is the main component. Therefore, there is no need to skimp on quality, but rather buy an expensive, durable device. Today there is a large selection of electronically controlled designs.

Horizontal beds can have the following characteristics:

The table shows the parameters of vertical beds:

The transforming bed can be made in the form of a blind pencil case with a shallow depth or hidden in a niche.

Single

Coupe

Double

Mechanical elevator

Gas shock absorbers

Roll-out

When folded, the model turns into an accordion and disappears at the bottom of the niche. Furniture can be installed in the hall. Above it there is space to place shelves, a plasma TV, small cabinets for various items and clothes.

Tilt-and-turn

For the rotary type model, hinges are used. They help the surface move along the center of the axis when rotated 180 degrees. When the transformation occurs, the built-in bed rotates around a vertical axis, then the upper part is lowered to the floor. The structures consist of single or double surfaces that occupy 2-3 square meters of space at night. When the mechanism opens, the furniture support rotates 90 degrees.

In the tilt-and-turn model, two devices operate simultaneously - tilting and rotating. The entire structure can be transformed into a closet. It consists of a bed and several shelves, which, when transformed, remain in place. When lifting the model, the legs are hidden in special grooves or become a decorative detail of the interior.

Combined

The combined model is a multifunctional transformer. The system is also made with a built-in wardrobe, upholstered furniture, and a chest of drawers for storing linen. Combined models have a complex, expensive lifting mechanism.

Horizontal and vertical

How the built-in bed is located in relation to the vertical plane depends on the type of model.

1. The vertical model can be of different dimensions. With a vertical mount, it is located in the closet with the short side. The side space is freed up. The model is suitable for an apartment with a small area and high ceilings. The appearance resembles a closet.
2. With horizontal fastening, the long side of the bed is located in the niche. You can attach shelves above it and easily select a mattress.

In the first case, the design resembles a cabinet. In the second, the appearance of the box may be larger than the sleeping place itself. This point must be taken into account when choosing a model.

Features and benefits of convertible beds

The compact transformable bed advantageously combines high functionality and attractive design. By purchasing this piece of furniture, you will receive the following benefits:

• ease of operation: even a child can handle the modern transformation mechanism;
• space saving;
• possibility of room zoning;
• combining the function of a sleeping place with the capabilities of other types of furniture (depending on the configuration);
• the opportunity to diversify the interior due to a wide range of materials, colors and designs.

Material of manufacture

When choosing a bed, you need to pay attention to the material. Unscrupulous manufacturers use low-quality materials, unsafe impregnation and coating. Although they look harmless, they have a bad effect on the body. Only wood is the most reliable, durable and environmentally friendly material. After processing, it does not change its structure, there will be no fungus, mold, or scratches on it.

Manufacturers make inexpensive built-in beds in a closet, which are in demand among buyers with average incomes. For frames, a material that imitates wood is used - laminated chipboard (LDSP). To make it, shavings are used, which are glued and pressed. First, chipboard (chipboard) is obtained, and after covering with a film that imitates the texture of different types of wood, laminated chipboard is obtained. It is necessary to take into account the unsafety of the material, since glue vapors have an effect on the body. Chipboard structures covered with veneer have the color of wood, but it also contains glue.

Hinged cabinet doors for a built-in system can be made of MDF, and the sleeping area can be made of wood. The frame is reinforced with steel corners. Alloy steel, brass and other materials are used for fastening mechanisms.

How to choose the right one

When choosing a folding system, the variety of innovative models is confusing. You need to pay attention to the following points:

1. Single beds are suitable for kids, single beds for teenagers and single adults, and double beds for married couples. The surface can be rectangular, round, oval, semicircular.
2. It does not matter who will use the lift beds, adults or children, they must be reliable. The operation of the structure and the safety of family members depend on the control mechanism. To prevent the transformer from spontaneously falling, the device must be durable.
3. Furniture structures built into the wall should support the overall style of the room.
4. In order for the built-in bed-wardrobe, interior, and design to fully satisfy the owner’s requirements, it is better to contact a company with a proven reputation to manufacture the model. Specialists will carry out a design project for installing the entire system. They will make calculations, draw up drawings, and calculate the cost.
5. To maintain ergonomics, you need to choose the right location for the system. If the doors swing open on both sides, then there should be a distance of about 40 cm to the nearest bedside tables and chests of drawers.
6. In a small room it is difficult to find a decent place for the system, but it is still there. The beds fit well into a closet in the corner or opposite the window.
7. The cabinet parameters for the transported system must be selected based on the furniture set. Its standard width is 45-50 cm, and the length of the system corresponds to the length of the sleeping bed. This is an option for a folding bed. Accordingly, the parameters of the room must correspond to the dimensions of the system. When unfolded, the distance to the wall should be 35-40 cm to allow passage.
8. The cost of the system depends on the material, desires and capabilities of the owner. Focusing on the family budget, you can choose a base made of natural wood, chipboard, MDF, laminated chipboard, as well as decorative details that match the overall style of the room.

After deciding which system will decorate the room, it will be up to the specialists. The manufacturing technology of the built-in structure is thought through, and a drawing of the system installation plan is necessarily made. Choosing a sleeping place requires a serious approach.

Drawings and assembly diagrams for such furniture

Let's consider the main advantages of transformers:

• compactness of products;
• design innovations in home style;
• it is potentially possible to connect two rooms;
• variety of products;
• the opportunity to make a creative original product (for yourself);
• development of carpentry skills.

Transformable furniture will fit well into a small apartment or house, as it can replace several full-fledged products at once.
Of course, it is easier for some people to purchase transformable furniture, but craftsmen will choose to make the necessary things themselves. Manufacturing drawings can be found on the Internet, on specialized resources, or you can draw them yourself.

It allows you to turn one room into another, for example, turn a living room into a bedroom and vice versa.

General principles of this scheme:

• take into account the size of the object where the described product will be located;
• accurate data of the entire structure;
• types of materials to be used;
• type of folding product.

A transformer for a small apartment will fit perfectly in a small room, and the multifunctionality of the furniture will satisfy all the owner’s needs.

Care Tips

Every person thinks that the purchased product will last for a long period without breakdowns or problems. Such wishes can also be applied to furniture that is built into the wall. To extend its service life, care is needed not only for the sleeping area, but also for the entire structure.

1. To clean structural elements, use special household chemicals or damp furniture wipes.
2. In summer, you need to periodically dry the mattress in the sun.
3. Every 2-3 months the mattress should be turned over to avoid deformation.
4. Problems that arise can be easily eliminated, and the appearance of squeaking can be removed by tightening the bolts.
5. Bedding must be removed before transformation.
6. The lifting device must be wiped with a damp alcohol wipe and periodically inspected and lubricated.
7. The box must be clean, you need to keep an eye on it.

Experts believe that a built-in bed saves 50-80% of living space. There is a large selection of models. All that remains is to make the right choice.

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