Types of beds built into the closet, features of selection and installation

Main characteristics

Classic beds built into a closet are a sleeping bed that can be raised to a vertical position and closed with closet doors. This design is equipped with additional elements that facilitate unfolding and folding. The complete convertible model kit includes:

• frame;
• base;
• mattress;
• support legs;
• doors;
• belts;
• lifting mechanism.

Beds built into the wall are convenient due to significant space savings. During the day, when it is necessary to have free space, the mattress with the frame is raised up. This makes it possible to move freely around the room. The transformable bed is suitable for adult and children's bedrooms, living rooms, and studio apartments. Another advantage is the presence of shelves in the design. It is convenient to fold bed linen and things on them.

Many users attribute psychological discomfort to the negative aspects of this type of furniture. It is caused by personal distrust in the reliability of lifting mechanisms. A more objective disadvantage is the need to frequently fold and unfold the bed in a niche. In addition, swinging closet doors when open affect the visual appearance of the room when the bed is lowered.

Type of mechanism

To ensure that the bed can be easily disassembled and stored in a closet, several types of lifting and folding mechanisms are installed.

Depending on their financial capabilities and preferences, customers can be offered three device options:

• mechanical, reminiscent in principle of operation of the mechanism for folding shelves on a train (they are rarely used);
• spring ones, which perform well during operation, but their service life is limited;
• the most modern systems with gas shock absorbers, allowing the transformation process to be carried out as silently and smoothly as possible.

It is recommended to select the force of gas lifts based on the proposed table.

Gas lift power for horizontal beds

Gas lift power for vertical beds

Varieties

Some design elements have features that form the basis for the classification of transformable beds. Furniture differs in the type of lifting device, configuration and size of the bed. Manufacturers also use different bases on which the mattress is placed.

By type of lifting mechanism

The bed can be raised vertically or horizontally. In the first option, the bed is adjacent to the wall with the line of the head. With the horizontal method, the long side part of the mattress rises up. The lifting mechanism itself comes in three types:

1. Manual. Movement is ensured by a hinged lift. You have to use physical force to unfold the bed.
2. Spring-loaded. The work is carried out by compressing and stretching several springs. Over time, the device wears out, but the spirals can be replaced.
3. Gas lift. The gas shock absorber guarantees the easiest operation. The mechanism operates without noise or sudden movements.

Models equipped with gas lift are more expensive, but they are convenient throughout the entire shelf life.

Manual

Spring

Gas lift

By configuration

Modern raised beds have different structures. The differences are in the number of tiers and the set of basic elements. Some examples have hinged doors, others have only an open niche. Beds are:

• With a sofa. When the frame is lifted, the soft seat of the sofa is revealed.
• With a table. The countertop is located under the built-in bed.
• On the podium. The massive stand can be equipped with drawers for storing things.
• Roll-out. The mattress is “pulled out” from the niche and placed on a sliding frame.
• Two-tier. The models are complemented by a staircase to the second floor.

The choice of the desired transformer configuration is determined by personal preferences and the overall interior of the room.

With a sofa

With a table

On the podium

Roll-out

Bunk

By size

The lifting mechanism does not limit the size of built-in beds. They are standard for bedroom furniture. The width and length of the bed are indicated in centimeters:

• single – 70, 80, 90, 100 x 186, 190, 200;
• one-and-a-half-sleeper – 120, 130, 140 x 190, 200;
• double – 160, 180 x 200.

Pros and cons of a transformable wardrobe-sofa-bed, construction and design
The dimensions of the frame and mattress affect the dimensions of the recess in the wall and the width of the doors, if such are assumed in the design. The niche most often has a depth of 45–60 cm. If the cabinet protrudes beyond the wall, it is advisable to keep this figure to a minimum to save usable space.

Single

One-and-a-half-bed

Double

By type of base

To make a bed with a mattress comfortable for sleeping, you need to pay attention to the base. It can be of three types: solid, slatted, on lamellas. The latter has the maximum orthopedic effect. Curved wooden slats help the body take an anatomically correct position. Metal, wood or plastic slats provide less springy effect. In addition, plastic parts have too short a service life. The monolithic bottom is durable and reliable throughout its entire service life, but it is completely devoid of an orthopedic bonus and does not allow the mattress to be ventilated.

Stages of making a chair-bed with your own hands, choosing materials

Solid

Rack and pinion

On slats

Legs and headboard

The main requirement for the legs of a transformable wardrobe-bed is mobility. They should freely rotate 180 degrees. Metal products are the most convenient, especially if they are connected to each other by one strip. Installation nuances:

1. Determine the length of the legs - measure the distance between the floor and the box.
2. To calculate the length of the strip, calculate the width of the mattress box.
3. Buy ready-made legs in the store or make them yourself - weld, clean, and varnish.
4. Make through holes on the supports and the box for fastening.
5. Fix the legs in the plank, reaching the middle of the wooden beam.

The final stage is to check the mobility of all 4 supports. They should be hidden in the assembled wardrobe, and when unfolded, scroll so as to create a stable base for the bed. The bar connecting them holds the mattress on the mattress pad.

Features of chair-beds with an orthopedic mattress, selection criteria

The most practical and easiest to make headboard is made of foam rubber or synthetic padding. The optimal height is from 60 to 100 cm. This way you can sit on the bed like on a sofa, leaning your back on the soft part.

You can make a headboard in the following way:

1. Fold a piece of foam rubber with the required parameters into several layers, cover it with a suitable fabric - eco-leather, velor, flock.
2. Attach the upholstery to the frame or directly to the wall, since in the assembled position of the transformer it will still not be visible.

To simplify the care of textiles, the covering is made removable, with hidden pockets. This way you don’t have to wash the headboard along with the filling. If a wardrobe bed is made for a child, not only the top part should be soft, but also the side walls. It is important to ensure that the height of all parts is consistent.

Manufacturing materials

One of the important criteria when choosing a bed is the material of manufacture. It affects the durability, reliability, and environmental friendliness of furniture. The frame of folding structures and cabinet doors can be made from several types of raw materials:

• wood;
• laminated chipboard;
• MDF;
• plywood.

The high cost of natural wood is compensated by many advantages. Wood impregnated with protective compounds is characterized by increased strength, pleasant appearance, absolute safety for health, and durability. Laminated chipboard is less resistant to mechanical damage and stress, and may contain harmful impregnations in the adhesive. But laminated chipboard benefits due to lower financial expenses for furniture and aesthetics. The slabs are covered with a film that imitates expensive wood. Plywood, which is glued layers of wood, is also an order of magnitude lower in quality. However, with correct and careful use, plywood structures can last for more than one year.

Great importance is attached to the quality of manufacturing of fastening mechanisms - corners, clamps, hooks, screws, screws. To increase the wear resistance and reliability of devices, they are made from strong types of metal. Alloy steel and brass are most often used.

Tree

MDF

laminated chipboard

Plywood

Transformers "Three in one"

IKEA stores have a large selection of three-in-one lift-up beds, and there are also luxury products that are purchased by owners of expensive country cottages. The buyer is offered pieces of furniture that serve simultaneously as a bed, a wardrobe, or a secretary.

A transformable bedroom from Ikea is the ideal space-saving solution.

Also interesting is a set of a bed, sofa, and wardrobe. The option with a corner sofa, wardrobe, and bed is popular among owners of small apartments. An interesting solution is a wardrobe-bed plus a dining table.

A transformable bed is the furniture of the future.

That is, an unlimited palette of options is offered, which are limited only by the level of the engineer’s thoughts and the designer’s imagination.

A wardrobe bed is a multifunctional piece of furniture that will give your room a huge amount of free space.

Multifunctional furniture is installed, for example, in an office or living room, in case of unexpected guests. During the day, the folding bed serves as a wardrobe or table, and in the evening it becomes a bed for sleeping. During the day, free space is created so that a bulky bed does not interfere with business.

Design options

Built-in beds in photos in catalogs and magazines allow you to choose an interesting and functional model for your home. Despite the fact that the emphasis in such designs is on practicality, design is not in last place. For a room in a classic style, a model without any frills in decor, in a calm color scheme, is suitable. For modern modern and high-tech trends, strict colors are preferred: gray, black, dark brown. Simple in design, the Scandinavian style “chooses” laconic white or light models without decorations. If the interior design is characterized by a romantic natural shade (Provence, country), the best option would be furniture in delicate pastel colors: beige, light pink, blue, light green.

Characteristics of folding transforming beds, placement options

When placing a built-in bed in the house, it is worth considering the age and gender of the person for whom it is intended. Special requirements are placed on children's bedroom furniture. When choosing a transformer for a child, you need to remember some rules:

• the material must be environmentally friendly;
• a manual lift is not suitable for children under 7 years of age;
• The bed size is chosen according to the age and height of the child;
• the mattress must have an orthopedic effect.

The color of the bed for boys and girls may differ and be selected according to their taste.

Classical

High tech

Scandinavian

Country

Children's

Advantages and disadvantages

Advantages of a transformable wardrobe bed:

• functionality;
• ease of use;
• saving apartment space;
• elegance;
• modernity.

A bed-wardrobe is a new technology for preserving free space in a room.
Despite all the attractiveness of lift-up beds, they have a number of disadvantages. This is, first of all, the price. Young families should save for such a purchase or take out a loan. Some people make their own furniture. In this case, there is no guarantee that the item will last long and safely.

Transformable furniture from Ikea is very popular among buyers

IKEA stores have a large selection of functional furniture at various prices. Even the most demanding buyer will find a solution to their problems here.

Compact transformer for the Ikea bedroom.

Some people are afraid of furniture transformers, fearing that the lifting mechanism may close while the person sleeping on the bed sleeps or fall on someone standing next to the assembled bed. For peace of mind, make such serious purchases in trusted furniture stores, where they issue warranty documents for purchased interior items.

Placement and installation rules

Since the built-in bed is a stationary structure, the location for its installation should be carefully considered. When placing a transformer in a children's room, it is necessary to provide a place for games and study. In a small bedroom they can be placed in place of the sleeping bed. For two children, a more suitable choice is a bunk bed with bedside tables, shelves, and sports equipment.

When placing bedroom furniture in the living room, it is possible to preserve a place for general relaxation of the family and guests. In this case, it is better to install a sofa bed in a niche, since raising the mattress frees up space for sitting. The built-in bed in the bedroom allows the empty space to be used as an office during the day. A good choice would be models with bedside tables, shelves, and a table.

When assembling non-standard furniture, it is important to adhere to the sequential scheme specified in the instructions. It is necessary to install a large heavy structure only on load-bearing walls. Lightweight partitions, especially plasterboard ones, cannot cope with increased loads and can cause furniture damage. All fasteners must be mounted securely, and the geometry of the structure itself must be maintained at the correct angle.

A raised bed that fits harmoniously into the interior can increase the level of comfort in the room. In order for built-in bedroom furniture to bring pleasure, before purchasing it is necessary to decide on the type of structure, materials of manufacture, and location. In this case, daily lifting and laying out the bed will not require much time and effort.

Wardrobes and beds transformable from the IKEA brand

In modern furniture production there are many different unusual furniture, but wardrobes and beds have become a real breakthrough. It is not possible to place a full-sized double bed and a wardrobe in a small apartment, so purchasing a transformer is the best option.

Ikea wardrobe systems not only save space, they look stylish. At night, the closet can be turned over, and you get a full-fledged sleeping place, and during the day, a comfortable bed, returned to its original position, can be used as a wardrobe. Employees of the Swedish company Ikea equip beds with special mattresses that provide good sleep. It's convenient to use. Due to the fact that Ikea wardrobe systems are equipped with a gas mechanism, you can easily unfold and fold the wardrobe-bed.

The Swedish company Ikea offers wardrobes and beds in two main modifications available to the buyer:

• 
  transformable wardrobe-bed, attached to the wall at the end;

• 
  transformable wardrobe-bed, with its side facing the partition.

When unfolded, the first option takes up a lot of space, while the second option, on the contrary, will save room space. Among the advantages of purchasing a transformable bed are the following:

• space saving;
• multifunctionality;
• ease of operation;

The cost of this type of furniture depends on the material used in production. The company creates both budget options made from veneer and expensive models made from natural wood. Thanks to high-quality production, Ikea wardrobe systems can withstand up to 10 thousand folding and unfolding cycles. Among other things, the Swedish company provides a 2-year warranty on transformable beds.