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A properly equipped bedroom for each family member is an ideal solution for organizing rest and sleep. Unfortunately, not every family can afford this. The way out of the situation is combined furniture, which takes up a minimum of space, and thanks to transformation, changes the functional purpose of the space. Nowadays, a bunk bed with a sofa is very popular. This article will tell you about this piece of furniture.
A bunk bed with a sofa is an ideal solution for a small apartment
Advantages and disadvantages
A two-level block significantly saves children’s space and also has the following advantages:
- multifaceted designs;
- room zoning;
- selection by quality of material;
- by color;
- variety of prices;
- multilateral use.
Along with the advantages, there are some negative aspects:
- danger of falling out of bed at height;
- the staircase is in an inconvenient place, made with violations.
It is especially dangerous to use an upper bed for a small child to sleep unattended. Taking into account the age, a bed with high railings, protection of handrails and sides is selected.
Flaws
There are few disadvantages here, but the main one is the danger of falling from the second floor, especially if a child is sleeping there. Therefore, it is necessary to choose a sleeping place located in the upper tier, equipped with high, strong sides.
Main Use Cases
In addition to the fact that the model complements and decorates the children’s room, the child can sleep on top at lunchtime, while the older child rests and reads a book below. If there is a TV opposite the bed in the children's room, children and their peers can watch their favorite films, sitting on the second level or downstairs.
There are models where the upper level is occupied by a crib, and high school students or adults can rest on the lower sliding block. It has built-in spacious drawers where bedding or children's toys are stored. It is correct to allow children to sleep on the upper level in turns.
In an apartment where there is a separate room for two children, the ideal solution would be to buy a transformable bunk bed with a pull-out sofa below for teenagers. This model allows you to solve the following problems:
- no need to buy additional cabinets;
- will complement the color of the room;
- The children's space will be rationally and economically used.
The model of a two-level design will complement the colorful design of the nursery. It will serve as a play area, guest room and sleeping area.
The stationary bottom device is provided in three positions:
- The reclining back is for relaxing during the day.
- The unfolded plane is like a bed.
- In the form of a sofa, where no changes are made.
The disadvantage of a model designed for resting a growing child will be a recess when the plane is unfolded. It will negatively affect the development of the skeletal system. In this case, it is necessary to lay an orthopedic mattress.
Bunk beds with a sofa below are available not only in small ones for children, but also in large ones, the installation of which is limited by the size of the room.
The hinged table cover on the side of the structure will serve as a table for studying or drinking tea with friends. An important point is that the lid can be removed at any time and can also be used as a play area for board games.
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.
Types of bunk beds with sofas
There are many types of small-sized two-level furniture: with a retractable, corner, fixed sofa, side tables and wardrobe, wall table.
With pull out sofa
The seat slides forward smoothly, the backrest folds towards the wall. The fold relief runs along the center of the horizontal plane - this is the main disadvantage of the model.
With a non-folding sofa
On the upper level there is a bed, and on the lower level there is a stationary sofa with a backrest. It is designed for a day's relaxation with a book or receiving friends without cleaning the bed linen.
How to choose material
An important criterion is the material from which children's furniture is made. The structure must withstand any load, as kids love to play and jump on the bed. Corners that could injure the baby should be smoothed, rounded, or covered with plastic or rubber pads.
The material or wood used for children's furniture must not emit odors or harmful substances. For the production of structures, metal, wood, MDF, chipboard, and combined options are used.
Metal
Metal frames are strong and wear-resistant. When purchasing, you need to pay attention to the welding seams, which must be of high quality, well processed, and without burrs. The coating should be a special odorless paint that does not harm the baby’s health. The color range allows you to choose an option for any interior.
Tree
Wooden is the most comfortable children's furniture. It is environmentally friendly, made from natural wood veneer of alder, birch, and oak. The surface is processed using modern methods that prevent injury or splinters.
Also, wooden furniture can withstand the loads of playing children, and the beautiful coating does not lose its appearance.
Chipboard
Children's furniture made from slabs does not differ in the strength of the frame and resistance to moisture. And if there is a resin coating, it emits an odor harmful to children’s breath.
Combined option
In this option, different materials are used, for example: the frame is made of metal, and the doors and components of the sofa are made of chipboard. The laminated coating is environmentally friendly, odorless, and does not emit tar fumes.
Material for soft parts
The soft parts of modern models and their mattresses are stuffed only with high-quality natural or artificial materials.
Foam rubber
Foam rubber is most often used for stuffing the seats of upholstered furniture. It has a long service life and low price. Not everyone likes a hard structure in a soft seat and is suitable as a mattress.
Spiral block
Mattresses of classic types of sofas are filled with spiral, interconnected blocks. You need to buy a spring sofa with a dense covering, the spirals are small and the elasticity is good.
Scattered springs
A modern version is scattered spirals in a fabric cover. Under the weight of a lying person, each spring is compressed, repeating the curves of the body, which is suitable for proper rest.
Soft elements such as round sofa cushions are stuffed with eco-friendly stuffing. For this purpose, padding polyester, padding polyester, and holofiber are used.
Velor fabric is used to cover soft surfaces. It is pleasant to the touch, easy to clean from dirt, washable in soapy water, and does not change color or texture after frequent washing.
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.
Dimensions of a bunk bed with a sofa
Children's bunk bed with sofa is available in a variety of formats. The size is determined by children's age.
Size comparisons for selection are presented in the table:
| Baby's age, years | Bed length, m | Width, m |
| 3-9 | 1, 60 | 0, 80 |
| 10-14 | 1, 70 | 0, 90 |
| 14-18 | 1, 90 | 0,90 |
The lower place is chosen taking into account the growing up of the child; he will need a more spacious place. The design will be comfortable until the child reaches the bottom of the upper bed in a sitting position. If you relax “in a box with a hanging ceiling,” the child may develop psychological problems. It’s good if there is a height adjustment between the tiers, it can be set to the desired value.
Before purchasing, you should know the size of the room in which the structure will be placed. Also look at the dimensions of the model when unfolded, how much space it will take up in the nursery, where it will be located, whether it will be convenient to unfold it, how compact this design will be.
Selection rules: advice from the designer
When purchasing a two-story complex, it is necessary to take into account the features of the room where it will be installed: ceiling height, width and style. Interior design also influences the choice of structural frame. So, metal is suitable for fashionable styles: loft, minimalism, hi-tech and Provence.
Natural wood will fit well into classic, Scandinavian, and country styles. Painted chipboard is best suited for children's rooms with a themed design. It is important to evaluate the quality of materials and fittings, the operation of the sofa folding mechanisms, and the reliability of the fastenings.
When choosing a sofa with a bunk bed, you need to consider the purpose of the lower section. If a sofa is needed not only for relaxing and receiving guests, but also for sleeping, its filling, upholstery, width and design must meet the requirements for a sleeping place, be comfortable and hygienic.
What to especially pay attention to when choosing
When buying a children's bunk bed with a stationary or corner sofa below, the following indicators are taken into account:
- strength, stability (children play in bed),
- safe material;
- harmonious combination with interior style, color, texture;
- additional chests of drawers, cabinets;
- methods of transformation, change (transformers);
- material for covering and padding of soft elements;
- affordable price.
The design kit must contain protective linings made of soft materials.
The crossbars or steps correspond to the height and age of the child; they must be coated with an anti-slip substance. They also have convenient handrails. It’s good if the steps to the upper floor are installed between the module and the wall of the room - it holds them and also serves as additional support for the child.
Some models have removable stairs, which is convenient when children are not allowed to climb to the upper level. Very convenient block stairs made of spacious closed drawers of different sizes. You can store accessories, toys in them, and use them as steps, seats, or tables for board games.
Summarize
A two-level design with a sofa is a very good buy. It is compact and convenient, no different from the classics. The set includes additional cabinets; some designs have folding tables.
In order for the model to serve for a long time, the choice must be taken with full responsibility. Pay attention to the material from which the frame is made, the covering of soft elements, mechanisms and fasteners - everything must be reliable and stable.
The stores provide a large selection of foreign models, where the mechanisms and fasteners seem stronger, superior in quality and design. Obviously, domestic models are cheaper, but they are not inferior in quality and appearance to foreign ones.
Mechanisms for transforming sofas
If you plan to use the room also as a living room, then a bed with a fold-out sofa underneath is an ideal option. The “book” folding mechanism is most often used: this is one of the simplest and at the same time reliable methods of transforming furniture, proven over the years. The main disadvantage of this mechanism is that the sleeping area is not completely level.
If this worries you, then it is better to choose a “Eurobook”. They differ from the usual one in that the seat easily rolls out and the back rests on it. In addition, there is no need to move the sofa away from the wall.
The roll-out transformation mechanism has proven itself well: the sofa simply slides forward. The advantage of this design is the compact size of the sofa when folded and a spacious place to sleep when unfolded. However, such a mechanism is not suitable for those who do not like low beds - its specificity simply does not allow making a sleeping place of the usual height.
