Folding furniture for a small apartment is the best option for saving space. For example, a sofa bed can always help you out when guests visit or even completely replace the main bed. Place it in the living room, use it as a sofa during the day, and at night it turns into a comfortable bunk bed.
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Folding coffee table
In a small apartment, an ordinary coffee table near the sofa in the combined kitchen-living room can be replaced with a folding one. It can be converted into a full-fledged high dining table, which will save you additional useful space in the kitchen.
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How to choose the right transformable furniture for a small apartment
Transformable furniture in a teenager’s room allows you to free up space and at the same time have the necessary items for constant use.
If the area of the apartment is small, then the most rational step would be to equip it with transformable furniture. When choosing, you need to pay attention to its features.
- When equipping a nursery, it is necessary to choose designs with a durable lifting mechanism.
- Transformable furniture sets are used if you are trying to combine several functional areas in one room.
- Various modular elements make it possible to create an ergonomic space.
A folding double sofa bed is suitable for everyday sleep and for entertaining guests.
Depending on the type of mechanism used, structures can be retractable, folding, lifting and modular.
Convenient transforming table with a mobile tabletop
Modular furniture for a modern living room
| Type of design | Types of furniture | Peculiarities |
| Retractable | Beds, sofas | Have a solid wooden base Comfortable, have a positive effect on posture Provide a full-fledged sleeping place Have drawers for linen Take up little space |
| Folding | Sofas, tables, chairs | Suitable for use in small areas Easy to use Increase the size of the working surface Provide comfort, reliability and aesthetics |
| Rising | Wardrobe bed | Compact - takes up less space than conventional furniture Has no joints The design is based on elements that enhance the orthopedic effect No linen drawer required: it is secured with straps and stored inside the closet |
| Modular | Sofas, soft corners, wardrobes | Versatile It is possible to use additional modules Easy to install Aesthetic |
An original transforming banquette that allows you to increase the number of seats for guests
The ottoman folds out into five parts at once
Advice. Before installing the bed-wardrobe, it is necessary to level the floor covering, since the structure is massive.
Compact, comfortable and functional transformable furniture for the kitchen
Mirror table
In apartments where small families live, there is often no need for a full dining table. You can also have a snack on the bar counter or on an armchair by the coffee table. But in case guests come, there is an excellent solution that does not require much space: a mirror table. It hangs discreetly on the wall, serving as a mirror, and, if necessary, becomes a functional dining table.
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Advantages and disadvantages of transformable furniture for a small apartment
Functional furniture set that turns into a bed, sofa and table with two armchairs
For many, the appearance of this type of furniture interior has become further confirmation that the apartments in which our people live are so small that it is impossible to furnish them with normal furniture.
Pull-out bed for built-in office
Indeed, its use has become the most expedient and cost-effective solution for owners of small-sized housing.
Furniture complex including a bed, table and wardrobe for small apartments
However, over time, those who did not have problems with living space began to pay attention to its advantages. It turned out that it has other advantages:
- appealed to lovers of minimalism, as it allows you to further increase your living space;
- has high versatility;
- with its help, it is possible to change the interior of the room in a short time;
- it is possible to create different functional areas in one room;
- storage areas can be completely camouflaged;
- significant savings on the family budget, since a transformer that combines several items will cost less, but if we consider one piece of furniture, it will actually cost more.
The folding section in the closet turns into a bed
As for the shortcomings, they also exist.
Lifting and other mechanisms, as a result of constant use, fail much faster than in conventional furniture, and often - than within the designated warranty periods.
Transformable bed-table - convenient, functional, but requires careful use
Attention! Such structures are more fragile than ordinary tables, cabinets or beds. Evidence of this is the frequent breakdowns of transformers, especially children's beds, on which children love to jump.
Wardrobe bed
The question of where to store things often remains relevant, especially in small spaces. For a bedroom, a good solution is to combine a wardrobe and a bed. Place the bed on a platform about a meter high. Under it there is a wonderful place with shelves and drawers for arranging things.
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Types of furniture
Transformer furniture is preferred by consumers because of its compactness and attractive design. It allows you to rationally use the available space. There are sliding, rising, folding, modular types of mechanisms.
Several elements are obtained from one product. This option is used if it is necessary to divide the room into functional zones. Manufacturers produce various types of products:
- products that can change their size;
- disappearing furniture;
- multifunctional objects that can change their functions as a result of simple manipulations.
Many models are additionally equipped with shelves, drawers, and hangers. They make the room decor more attractive.
Transformable rack
A small shelving unit located on the wall can be an effective element of the interior. The rotating compartments of the rack will not only add originality to the interior, but will also help to delimit the room into zones. In addition, moving shelves have a clear advantage over static ones.
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Interesting ideas
Today, modern designers are creating more and more different types of transformer-type furniture. Therefore, you can choose whatever you want for your children.
We offer you the following option: a bunk bed, the first floor of which is occupied by a table, and the second floor is the bed.
For boys, an equally interesting option is a room in blue and orange colors. If these are two brothers, then a bunk bed, each floor of which can be hidden in the wall, would be an excellent option for saving space.
If we consider simple options, then a good option is a bed placed right in the middle of the room.
Near it you can place a table with several shelves. To increase space, you can fold the bed against the wall after the night.
The way you decorate your child's room will affect the comfort and coziness of being in it. Therefore, try to do the best for your child.
How to make the right choice
When choosing a transformable crib for a child, you need to pay attention to several main points
It is better to choose a cabinet with drawers that can be placed separately
These models are much more convenient to use. Bright bedroom with a transformable children's bed. If you plan to use the space of the room more functionally, you should pay attention to models with drawers at the base. Let's start with the advantages, and primarily these include the abundance of various types of drawers and shelves located in the chest of drawers, and one or several drawers under the bed itself. Drop-down sides of the crib will allow you to quickly convert the cradle into a regular sleeping place.. Stylish transformable bed for a little girl
Stylish transformable bed for a little girl
It is worth considering that transformers are sold without a mattress. This accessory will have to be purchased additionally. For a newborn baby, it is better to choose a hard mattress, and by the age of three, change it to a softer model.
Comfortable transformable bed for a newborn
Many manufacturers offer double-sided mattresses that allow you to save a lot of money.
Original children's bed with canopy and chest of drawers
There are models that, when transformed, create a second floor of the structure
