How to choose a pull-out bed for two children

The bed is one of the central places in the bedroom interior. Unfortunately, regardless of the design, it always takes up quite a lot of space in the room. Modern living spaces are not spacious, so the main problem is creating the most functional, compact, but at the same time stylish and cozy interior.

The use of various transformable furniture, for example, pull-out beds, allows you to solve the problem of saving space.

Pros and cons of a children's pull-out bed for twins, twins, the same age, twins

The birth of a baby is always a hassle; pleasant preparations also include arranging a children's sleeping place. When purchasing a retractable model, parents will appreciate a sufficient number of advantages:

compact design;
multifunctionality of use (it is used not only as a sleeping space, but also as a play or work space);
additional storage compartments (built-in drawers, chests of drawers) help optimize the space of the room, saving free meters on the placement of additional cabinets;
a variety of non-standard models will decorate any design.

The pull-out bed is suitable for both children and teenagers.
Among the negative aspects of operation, note:

the height of the second tier is traumatic for children;
the need to constantly fold and unfold is tiring. There are also risks of damage to the floor covering due to the wheels on the retractable part.

Roll-out beds: features and types

Pull-out beds have become an excellent alternative to the traditional marital bed.
This is a great option for young families huddled in a one-room apartment where there is no way to separate the bedroom from the living room. They are also convenient for large families with teenagers who have outgrown bunk beds. Transformable beds will also be an excellent option for a studio apartment, where every free meter counts. Transformable beds can be of several types:

Podiums. This is a great option for a very small space. On a hill there is a study or recreation area, under which there is a built-in sleeping area that can be pulled out at night.

Attention! To ensure that the living area equipped on the podium is strong, stable and safe, installation must be carried out exclusively by specialists.

Roll-out models with an extra bed. Such sets are intended for families with young men or teenagers, or owners who often have to accommodate visiting relatives and friends for the night.

Types of cribs (transformer, pull-out, roll-out, bunk)

Among the large number of models for two children, everyone can find the best option for themselves.

The transforming bed can be easily assembled if desired, and if there is no need for a second bed, it can be used for storing things

Sliding or, as it is also called, a transforming bed. It can be folding. The two tiers extend relative to each other. As a rule, the lower tier is extended. If necessary, it can be easily hidden, preserving maximum free space for twins or children of different ages. Such models are presented in various stores, for example at IKEA.

When choosing a sliding model, keep in mind that a child sleeping on the upper tier, climbing up or down from the bed, will interfere with the child sleeping on the lower tier.

Roll-out , unlike sliding, has two separate beds. The lower tier rolls out easily; it is not attached to the upper tier, which allows you to easily place it at the desired point in the room.

A roll-out model with a podium will save space in the nursery

With drawers - a multifunctional model that allows you to save free space in the room. The best option is a roll-out model with drawers under the lower tier.

Drawers can be used to store bedding and linen

A double bed helps save room space. Its highlight is that the sleeping places are hidden in a niche and are pulled out for use only in the evening. During the day, the assembled bed will become a place for games.

Budget option for a folding bed for two children

With a sleeping place - a budget option for two children. A thick mattress is placed on the frame on small legs.

This bed is inexpensive and great for budget-conscious parents.

A two-tier or two-tier compact model helps to properly organize the space in the nursery.

A bunk bed, if placed along the wall, will take up less space

Two tiers of sleeping places are located on top of each other, creating a single sleeping space.

When choosing multi-tiered models, pay special attention to safety. Beds must have a barrier, a strong ladder structure.

The three-tier, unlike the two-tier, is equipped with a sleeping place instead of a box for bed linen. A three-tier bed is an ideal solution for large families; it helps to save not only the free space of the nursery, but also the family budget.

A three-tier bed is not only compact, but also convenient for children to play during the daytime

With a podium . This type is distinguished by the fact that the berths move out of a specially mounted podium. When folded, this model can be used as a place for games or activities.

The podium bed hides very compactly in a niche

Before going to bed, the bed is folded out into a full-fledged sleeping place.

The installation of a bed with a podium is carefully thought out, since dismantling such a structure is quite labor-intensive.

A growing bed will help save the family budget. The thing is that the design of this model involves increasing the size of the sleeping place as the child grows up. Due to the additional inserts, which when folded look like a side, and when unfolded, increase the space of the sleeping place, it will last a very long time.

Types of pull-out beds

Structurally, a roll-out bed is a piece of furniture consisting of two main parts: a base and a sleeping area, which can be pulled out if necessary.

Roll-out beds can be either regular or built-in. In the first case, a regular bed is used as a base, and an additional bed is pulled out when necessary. This is a good option for newlyweds and those who like to host guests in their home.

There are also children's double pull-out beds - this is an excellent alternative to bunk structures, safer and more comfortable.

But built-in beds are more popular. They can be built in:

in a closet: this design allows you to significantly save space, but be prepared for the fact that such a closet is less functional than a full-fledged furniture wall, because its main part is occupied by a sleeping place;
on the podium: this is a more practical option, the podium can serve as a working, sleeping or guest area, but it should be borne in mind that such a bed can visually “eat up” the room, therefore it is only suitable for rooms with high ceilings;
in a decorative niche: a very stylish option for sophisticated interiors. Not suitable for saving space;
on the windowsill: an option for true romantics and for those who like to enjoy the view from the window.

Pull-out beds can be of different sizes, both in length and width.

In width they are:

single – from 80 to 100 cm;
one-and-a-half - from 100 to 150 cm;
double – from 160 to 220 cm.

Single beds are not really suitable for adults, but are a good option for teenagers.

Pay special attention to the length of the bed:

for short people and teenagers - 190 cm;
for people of short and average height - 195 cm;
for tall people - 200 - 220 cm.

Don't forget to evaluate the height of the bed. The lower it is, the more difficult it is to get up from it. Therefore, roll-out structures that are too low are not recommended for older people. The ideal bed height is the level of your knees, but not all pull-out bed models meet this requirement.

Manufacturing materials

The manufacturer offers several options for manufacturing materials (and their combinations) for pull-out beds:

Hardwood is the best option for a high-quality, durable, beautiful bed. Sanding and polishing a wooden surface not only protects the wooden frame from damage, but also emphasizes the unusual structure of the wood.
Combination of wood and metal. Provided that the materials used are of high quality, this bed will last a long time. Due to the fact that metal elements can be easily given any shape and painted in any color, such beds will become a real decoration of the interior of a child’s room.
Combination of metal and chipboard. The metal frame ensures the reliability and strength of the structure, and DPS (used instead of wooden elements) helps reduce the cost of furniture while maintaining its operational properties.

Buy or order a pull-out bed

For another 10-15 years, folk craftsmen carried out most of these designs on their own. But with the development of the furniture and Internet industry, a considerable number of options for all kinds of pull-out beds offered for sale have appeared, and it is not at all necessary to adjust ready-made furniture to your room; there are services for making pull-out and roll-out beds to order. In any case, there will be an economic effect, and it will be expressed by saving space and money - after all, it’s easier to make one bed of a complex design and then not worry about where the children should run, than to buy two beds, and then manage to add cabinets for toys and chests of drawers here for linen and bookshelves.

In some cases, it is not just saving space, but a completely natural desire to preserve the feeling of air and space that drives fans of transformable furniture.

Strictly speaking, the idea of modular furniture is not new, and your pull-out bed can have variations: for example, it can be pulled out from a closet, it can be disguised under a table, it can be a roll-out chair-bed, and so on. In any case, this furniture will not pinch the child’s finger or roll out unexpectedly at the most inopportune moment.

One should also take into account the fact that once every two, three or even four years it will be quite difficult to order a new design, so children’s pull-out beds should be made with a reserve.

Well-designed furniture, ordered taking into account the features of the interior and the available space, as well as the age characteristics of your children, will last a long time and be the subject of many games and adventures. Your children will have a magical “attic” and “downstairs”, and you can furnish the saved space as you wish!

Color and style solutions

Choosing the color of a bed for a children's room should always be done together with the child. Even if children's preferences seem stupid and completely unreasonable, do not rush to criticize them. Try discussing color and design options together. Otherwise, there are risks that the child will simply refuse to sleep there.

Consider the tastes of children and their age characteristics

When choosing colors, focus on the following points:

the color should not be very bright;
shades and design should emphasize the overall style of the children's room;
You should not choose active colors. The best option is colors close to natural, with elements of richer shades.

Accommodation options

Traditionally, sleeping furniture is placed along the wall of a child’s room. This arrangement is relevant if the room is small and elongated. If necessary, the couch located along the wall is supplemented with drawers and storage shelves. This design fits well into any interior of a children's room, helps to preserve free space, and conditionally zone the room.

You can zone a bedroom for two children using partitions between the beds

If the area of the children's room allows, a couch with a podium would be a good option. When rolling up, you can arrange a play area on the podium or equip a work surface.

Color solutions

When choosing the shade of furniture, two factors should be taken into account: the bed should fit harmoniously into the interior of the bedroom/children's room, and the color should have a beneficial effect on the psyche.

Pull-out transformable bed

If it is difficult to find a bed of the desired shade, choose furniture in neutral colors. An excellent option is products in white/beige or light wood. To avoid the hassle of choosing paints, designers recommend purchasing furniture in a tone close to the main color of the room. As an option: for a light green room, choose a light green bed. It is believed that pink and lavender shades are more suitable for women's bedrooms. Brown and blue will organically fit into a man’s room.

Pull-out bed made of MDF

To create comfort, the room is decorated in a calm color palette (silver, greenish, yellow, green). The bed can be chosen in a wenge shade (if desired, contrast). To make the atmosphere look calmer, select furniture from Karelian birch, bleached oak, and pine.

Pull-out bed for a teenager

How to choose a retractable model

When making your choice, pay attention to the following points:

the design should not be heavy and bulky, since the lower tier has to be folded and unfolded every day;
wheels, all fastenings, fittings must be durable, made of high-quality materials;
when choosing a sleeping place for children of different sexes, choose designs where the sleeping surfaces are not connected to each other when unfolded;
the surfaces of the frame must be well sanded and coated with special protective compounds;
The rounded shape of the hull and a durable, load-resistant bottom will help reduce the risk of injury. For retractable ones, it is better to choose wooden slats;
When choosing a mattress, give preference to products of medium firmness, filled with latex, polyurethane foam or natural coconut fiber. Spring mattresses are not the best option;
When buying a couch for a child, take into account his growth rate (do not forget about the extra centimeters of the sleeping space).

When choosing a bed for two children, pay attention to the careful processing of the product and the smoothness of the roll-out mechanisms.
A practical, comfortable, interesting pull-out bed is an indispensable element of a modern children's room.

Advantages and disadvantages of adult pull-out beds

The main advantages of transformable beds include the following:

Space saving. Needless to say, transformable models are simply a lifesaver for a small apartment. Such a sleeping place provides a comfortable sleep at night, and during the day there is additional space, which is never too much.

Advice. For a studio apartment, the ideal solution would be to install a bed-podium, on which you can arrange a work area or bedroom, and an additional sleeping place can be pulled out underneath it.

Such headsets are also economical in financial terms. Buying a transformable bed will cost much less than buying two beds or sofas.
This is a convenient and practical type of “guest” sleeping place. If there is such a model, you do not need to specifically buy an additional guest sofa or folding chair. When folded, a pull-out bed does not take up space in the room, and unlike a folding bed, it becomes a convenient place for overnight guests or relatives to rest at night.
Such roll-out beds provide comfort and coziness, since they can represent an entire furniture set. Some models have folding tabletops, shelves, additional drawers in which it is convenient to store seasonal clothes, children's toys, bedding, books or other things that are necessary in everyday life, but are not intended for prying eyes.

A pull-out bed can be easily unfolded.
There are not so many disadvantages of roll-out models, but you should know about them before purchasing the product. Firstly, you should pay attention to the mechanical design, which helps to extend/retract the extra bed. Insufficiently strong structures are prone to breakage, which will make it difficult or impossible to pull out the bed. Secondly, such structures can leave marks on floor coverings and carpets during daily use. Thirdly, you should not trust the process of pulling out the bed to children to avoid injury.