Thanks to modern technologies in furniture production, a children's room can now become cozy and comfortable even for several people. An improved model of a multi-level design - a children's transformable bunk bed, now looks even more compact and will be an ideal solution for a small nursery up to 12 square meters. m.
Functionality of transformation mechanisms
A transformable bunk bed for two children is usually purchased to make the children's space cozy during the day. Therefore, during the day, such a bed turns into a nice sofa.
Lifting mechanisms may vary.
The transformation mechanism has several functions - it lifts one soft part up, serves as a reliable support and should be equipped with a small ladder that the child can climb up to sleep. Many models, when the transformation mechanism is activated, receive sides that make sleeping on the second floor safe.
Gas lift is the most convenient mechanism to use.
Where to begin
When decorating a room, you should start by choosing contrast. It can be made pink, with additions of gray or pure white. This option is perfect for a small bedroom for two little sisters or one daughter.
You will never regret choosing transformable furniture, as it is quite functional.
A simple room in a few seconds turns into a real children's world. For example: the table can be hidden under the child’s bed, thereby not interfering at unnecessary times.
If we look at it in general, it should be noted that transformable furniture is not only multifunctional, but also very practical. With its help, a small children's room can contain all the furniture that will be necessary for your child.
Advantages and disadvantages of transformable beds for children
A bunk bed that is constantly in this position has its drawbacks, for example, if a child is on the lower tier, he receives little light, so it is uncomfortable for him, for example, to read. The transformer is devoid of such shortcomings; during the day it turns into an ordinary sofa.
A transforming bed can also contain wardrobes.
The disadvantages of the model are rightly considered to be a complex and expensive transformation mechanism, which, moreover, not everyone can use, for example, children can independently transform a sofa into two sleeping places.
In a small apartment, a transforming bed will help save a lot of space.
Please note that all transforming models must not only be installed indoors, but also attached to a stele, which will receive significant load.
Transforming sofas are multifunctional and easy to use.
Therefore, if you are planning to install such a bed near a plasterboard wall, give up this idea and look for a more reliable base.
Selection rules
The first thing you need to consider when choosing a transformable bed for a teenager is the base of the bed. The optimal solution is lamellas. This base provides a sufficient orthopedic effect, which has an excellent effect on skeletal growth. The mattress is well ventilated.
Sometimes in budget models you can find a flat plywood base. The main disadvantage of this option is the risk of mold and mildew in the mattress.
It is best for teenagers to sleep on a hard surface. Therefore, it is better to choose mattresses made from coconut coir. This option will be most useful for the child. As a last resort, you can purchase a mattress with an independent spring block, suitable for hardness F1 (up to 60 kg). It is advisable that when choosing, the child lies on the mattress; if under it the sleeping place bends only in the area of the shoulder blades and hips, this option is the most optimal.
The size of beds for teenagers is close to that of adult models. It is believed that the width of the sleeping place is in the range of 70–90 centimeters, the optimal length is 190 centimeters. If your children are tall, starting from 10–12 years old, you can buy them furniture in adult sizes.
Transformable beds are the optimal solution for a variety of situations. Thanks to the variety of designs, you can choose the most comfortable furniture for your children. Pay attention to the quality of materials, as well as the features of specific bed models.
Types of transformable bunk beds
Not all beds, which are called transformable beds, can be unfolded and folded daily. Many models are transformed in terms of changing the size or eliminating the second tier; it is irrational to implement such changes every day.
There is a wide variety of transformable beds.
But we will also mention them.
According to the transformation mechanism
The most convenient mechanism for children is a roll-out mechanism. Such furniture is installed even in kindergartens, and the child can roll out his sleeping place himself. In such models, sleeping places are often arranged in a herringbone pattern.
The control mechanism is created on the basis of gas shock absorbers.
The “coupe” mechanism allows you to lift one berth up, and the second one is removed from the box. A special ladder is installed as an additional fastening.
Gas lift has both pros and cons.
The spring mechanism, as well as the gaslight, are conversion mechanisms that allow a vertically installed sleeping place to be installed horizontally. A current mechanism for a bed with transformation into a table, as well as for a model in which the sleeping place is placed in a closet.
A special mechanism allows you to easily and quickly make the product suitable for use during sleep.
A counterweight conversion mechanism is a great option if you have a stock that is large enough to make folding and unfolding difficult. Counterweights make things easier!
To size
Transformers can be both a bed for adults and cribs for the little ones! For example, many young parents purchase cribs with changing tables.
The size of such a bed should correspond to the area of the bedroom.
Children's cots have a bed length of up to 120 cm, teenagers - up to 180 cm, adults - 190 cm or more.
By design
There are several types of bed:
- Wardrobe - the sleeping place rises and hides behind the cabinet doors;
- Table - a sleeping place is laid out on the surface of the table or is formed by turning over the working surface of the table;
- The sofa turns into a bunk bed.
This type of furniture may or may not have a niche for storing bed linen. This is an important design feature.
According to the material of manufacture
The most important question that should interest people is what material the frame parts are made from. The most common materials are:
- Pressed lumber;
- Natural wood;
- Metal.
Pressed lumber is not particularly durable, so it is most often used for the production of children's furniture.
The metal frame is the most durable, although it does not always fit into the aesthetics of a child's room.
However, keep in mind that when buying furniture, you cannot always be sure of the quality of pressed lumber. And for children it is better to purchase furniture that meets all environmental standards.
Wooden beds are environmentally friendly.
Natural wood wins significantly in this regard. This material is environmentally friendly, looks impressive and has high strength if you choose the right type of wood. The optimal choice would be:
- Pine;
- Beech;
- Oak;
- Alder.
Metal is considered the most reliable material, but is it so? If the frame is made of Chinese-made tubes, their strength may be very disappointing.
Metal beds are quite durable.
But if high-quality metal was used to create the frame of the transformer, then this material will please you with its wear resistance. But finding a folding bed with a metal frame that will look impressive both folded and unfolded is a difficult task.
Interesting photo solutions
Whether you need a folding bed or not is up to you to decide. Basically, you have to choose between folding sofas and lift-up beds. Having studied the reviews, we can say that people of the old school prefer more familiar sofas
After all, you can sit and lie on them, and some models today are quite comfortable, can be made from orthopedic mattresses (if this is important) and are easier and more familiar for older people to cope with
Young people are more often inclined towards built-in beds. They are more progressive and give more freedom when creating interiors. Below are photos that may give you a boost in understanding what kind of folding bed you want.
You can build the bed into a furniture wall with a corner wardrobe
Loft style decoration
Mini wall with lifting bed/table for children's room
This option looks just like a closet
Option for a wall in a modern style
A more laconic design, and a fixed table is not superfluous in a small room
The side view, of course, is not impressive... but what you won’t do for a good bed
The idea with lighting and shelves is good. But you need to do the wiring in advance
A bedside table can serve as a division of a room into zones
What to look for when choosing
Any transformer needs additional space when unfolded. If you choose folding furniture in a store, it will be easier for you to assess what the space of the room should be so that the bed does not interfere with people in any position, does not block the door to the room, does not block the passage, and so on.
The bed should be an accent in the room, but not take up all the space.
The second important point is what is included with the bed? For example, it may turn out that a mattress and drawers for linen are present in the photo in the online store catalog, but they are not included in the package and you need to pay for these items separately.
In the living room, a transformer can perform several functions at once.
Be sure to ask what weight the bed is designed for. If you are interested in a two-story model, for example, a transformable children's bunk bed with a table, the issue of strength becomes more important than when purchasing a standard crib.
The transformable sofa is suitable for placement in any room.
Folding bed in living room design
Having appreciated all the advantages of this miracle technology, you need to think about the optimal location for this piece of furniture. First of all, a wardrobe with a built-in bed will be the best solution for a living room, which in a small apartment also serves as a bedroom.
So, for example, in a small two-room apartment, parents, as a rule, leave a smaller room for the children, and themselves sit in the living room. Young families often face such situations. And you can think about the proper organization of such a space with ordinary furniture for a long time. Just imagine how such a living room can fit an armchair with a small sofa, a wardrobe, a coffee table with a TV and a bed. In such an environment, in the best case scenario, there may be narrow passages between pieces of furniture in the room, and the atmosphere itself will more likely resemble some kind of inexpensive hostel with rooms cluttered with unnecessary, but still necessary furniture and bunk beds opposite each other. It’s another matter if the bed will occupy the space only at night, and during the day it will be completely free.
A wardrobe with a built-in folding bed can be placed along the narrowest wall, leaving enough space for the lowered bed, after which the rest of the furniture can be arranged. These types of cabinets can be corner cabinets with many drawers and shelves for storage.
If the room is wide enough, then a wardrobe with a folding bed will fit perfectly along the large partition. All that remains is to calculate the space for other necessary furniture. One way or another, you should take into account the location of windows and doors so that when the bed is in a horizontal position, household members can comfortably move around the room.Such transformable furniture will also be an excellent solution for those who often receive guests at home, and there is no extra room in the apartment for such cases. With a built-in bed, the owners do not have to worry about arranging guests for the night.
Rating of the best brands and manufacturers
One of the most famous brands in the world that offers transformable furniture is the international corporation IKEA. This company relied on practicality and discreet style. Transformer beds of this brand are mainly on a metal frame, so they will last for many years, and the transformation mechanism will work flawlessly.
The Russian brand SMARTI-furniture produces a whole range of folding furniture that amazes with transformation mechanisms. For example, the bed can be hidden behind sliding wardrobes. The companies Velar, Fairy, Chunga-Changa, Ulyana, Alisa, Gandylyan Betty also have good reviews.
Where to buy a transforming bed?
It is enough to dive into the Internet to see many models of folding furniture. By purchasing such a product in an online store, you will get the best selection and affordable prices, but before purchasing you will not be able to experience many aspects, for example, how easily the product can be converted.
You can buy a children's bed in children's stores.
But it may be beneficial to cooperate with a well-known company, which may have the most original products in its assortment. We wish you good luck in your search for practical and comfortable transformable furniture!
Cost of a lift bed and tips for choosing a model
There are many models of transformable beds from different manufacturers on the market. At the same time, the cost of the finished product to order can vary significantly depending on the required parameters.
The price is determined taking into account the overall dimensions of the frame, type of mattress, quality and type of lifting mechanism, decorative design of the panel (glass, photo, mirrors, imitation cabinet doors) and material for manufacturing. You can buy a reliable and safe bed for 45,000 rubles and more. Cheaper options can over time spoil the idea of the convenience of functional furniture.
