What is transformable furniture?
Cluttering the living space with furniture is one of the main problems faced by residents of small apartments. Manufacturers of transformable furniture offer the optimal solution - turning one item into another. There is a mechanism that accomplishes this wonderful transformation in several stages.
A special mechanism turns the sofa into a bunk bed.
Thanks to the lifting device in the form of gas shock absorbers, the sofa can be easily unfolded and folded. Not only men, but also women and children can cope with this. The stability of the structure is ensured by brackets that secure it to the wall or hooks that are installed when the furniture is unfolded.
Who needs a transformable sofa into a bunk bed?
A transformable sofa into a bunk bed can be bought by those parents who have children of different sexes growing up. First of all, space in the nursery is saved, in addition, the room becomes cozy and attractive.
The procedure of preparing a sleeping place for sleeping turns into an exciting activity in the evening. Almost all kids love bunk beds. Moreover, the fight is always for the top shelf; for some reason children like it more.
Transformable bunk bed for a children's room in a minimalist style
If children are still small, they should not disassemble the furniture themselves, as they may get injured. But a 12-year-old teenager is already capable of turning a transformable sofa into a bunk bed (video of assembly and disassembly can be seen below).
The rooms of country houses, as a rule, are not very large. They cannot accommodate bulky furniture, so this is where a transformable sofa-bunk bed would be appropriate. Buying it in Moscow and bringing it to the countryside will not be difficult, since any furniture showroom has its own vehicles or uses the services of carriers. Often delivery is provided free of charge, or its cost is symbolic.
Bedroom in a small country house: a transformable sofa into a bunk bed and a drop-down bed
Advice: such furniture is considered a real salvation for owners of small apartments, of which there are many now. A sofa of this design can even be placed in the kitchen and used when out-of-town relatives or friends arrive.
Specifics of a two-tier transformable sofa
The peculiarity of the furniture is that it can be used in very small spaces, for example, in a studio apartment. The sofa unfolds only in the upward direction.
A convertible sofa is well suited for small spaces.
The material used to make the frame must be very durable. MDF and chipboard are not suitable for these purposes. If the bottoms are broken, the structure not only loses its attractive appearance, but also becomes a threat to people. Therefore, strong types of wood are used to make transformable sofas: beech, ash, walnut. Accordingly, sofas have a higher price than average.
The transformer frame must be made of durable wood.
A very successful combination: a combination of metal parts and wooden ones. The sides, stairs, frames that hold the upper berth at the top parallel to the lower one are made of durable metal alloys that are not subject to deformation.
Sofas are made from a combination of metal and wood.
Another feature of the furniture is that during the day it looks like a cozy, comfortable, modern sofa on which you can watch TV, read, or just relax. The set can be sold with pillows and poufs, which can be laid out as convenient as desired.
Sofa functions
The design provides many irreplaceable functions, so there is no need to buy furniture if the sofa modules can be folded into it.
Transformer Features:
- fits harmoniously into the interior of any room, because when folded it looks like a compact, neat sofa;
- combines a sleeping area and a daytime relaxation area;
- can be equipped with an additional cabinet, table and other folding modules;
- serves as a spacious storage place for things and linen if the furniture has special drawers.
Furniture finishing options are so varied that you can easily match it to the interior of the room. For children, sofas are produced with bright upholstery and inclined stairs that are easy to climb up. But children under 7 years old are prohibited from using a sleeping place on the 2nd floor.
For children, options with an inclined staircase are available.
What are the features of a two-tier transformable sofa, and how to apply them in the interior?
Any piece of furniture should have its place in the interior of the apartment.
The sofa should not stand out too much from the decor; harmony is needed in everything.
The main design features of the transforming sofa are the following:
- When assembled, it looks like an ordinary sofa, so it can be installed not only in the bedroom, but also in any other room;
- A special lifting mechanism easily converts the structure into a bunk bed;
- The product saves space, successfully combining a full-fledged sleeping place and a comfortable sofa, which is especially important for a small room;
- It has several model options and can be additionally equipped with a table, cabinet or other folding design;
- The product may include various cabinets, drawers, and shelves for storing bedding, linen, and things.
A transformable bunk sofa bed is always practical and appropriate for a home where several children live.
When choosing a transforming sofa, it is important to determine its place in the room so that it fits organically into the overall design of the room. Design options, a variety of colors, frame material and fitting configurations provide wide scope for the most profitable design solutions while rationally spending the family budget, in small apartment areas.
Popular transformable beds
The richness of the design of various models allows you to choose a transforming bed that is organically combined with both the general idea of decorating the room and the one corresponding to the gender of the child.
You may also be interested in a round crib – a transformer for newborns. We recommend that you read about it in more detail.
For girls, they often choose bright, cheerful or delicate shades and romantic designs. Some manufacturers offer additional elements for girls' beds: dressing table, chests of drawers. For boys, they take models of a more laconic appearance.
For girls
By the age of 12-14, girls reach a height approximately corresponding to their adult state. Therefore, when buying a bed, evaluate the prospect: how tall or small your daughter will grow up. Choose your sleeping place accordingly, so as not to change the furniture in a few years.
Model | Manufacturer | Peculiarities | price, rub. |
Built-in bed in wardrobe No. 4 | I.P. Kononova T.A. (Moscow city) | The bed is hidden behind a decorative facade. Mezzanines are located above the headboard. There are shelves of original design on the side | 68950 |
Art. K06 | Grand Mobile (Moscow) | Folding bed with the possibility of adding a wardrobe, shelves, chest of drawers | The price depends on the size of the bed and the completeness of the headset |
Friends | Furniture holding (Aleksandrov, Vladimir region) | Bunk bed gazebo. A very elegant model made of solid pine. The upper tier is stationary. The lower one is divided into three parts. The central part rises up and becomes a table. The pillows lying on it turn into the backs of two sofas | 23395 |
Interesting solutions for decorating a young lady's room can be found in the Ikea children's furniture collection.
"Friends"
A stylish children's bedspread for a girl's bed will help you decorate your bed.
For boys
Parents of boys prefer convertible folding beds, as well as bunk transformer models.
Boys, especially active and inquisitive ones, are capable of damaging even the most reliable mechanisms. Therefore, when purchasing a transformable bed for a young researcher, pay special attention to the strength of the structure and fastenings.
Model | Manufacturer | Peculiarities | price, rub. |
Folding bed (mattress 80x190 cm) with mezzanine | Vilatek (Moscow) | There is a mezzanine above the sleeping area. Cabinet body laminated chipboard from Egger (Germany), facade MDF (Cremona Champagne Oak) | 44000 |
Duet-8 | Slavmebel (Smolensk) | Bunk bed. The lower berth can be pulled out. Under it and under the steps of the stairs leading to the second floor there are drawers. Above the lower berth there are two pull-out tables for working | 21500 |
Built-in bed in wardrobe No. 2 | I.P. Kononova T.A. (Moscow city) | Modular bed. It can be complemented with decorative shelves and a narrow cabinet | From 60000 |
A thematic (for example, a sports print or with characters from your favorite comics) quilted bedspread will help you decorate your sleeping area.
“Duet-8”
How to choose?
If a bunk sofa bed is required for children, you need to pay special attention to the reliability of the structures. On the 2nd floor there must be sides so that the child does not get injured. Be sure to take into account the height of the ceilings and the distance between the tiers of the sofa.
A children's sofa must have sides on the second floor.
If the ceilings are low and the height of the unfolded structure is more than 2 meters, it will be uncomfortable and uncomfortable at the top. The small distance between the shelves leads to the fact that the person in the lower berth cannot straighten his back in a sitting position.
For such a sofa, the ceilings must be high.
Transforming the sofa into a bed does not at all interfere with its placement in the living room. With proper zoning of the space, the furniture will fit perfectly with other interior items, even in the center of the room. Guests can be placed in different sleeping places, and during the day this is a place to relax.
In the living room, a sofa can be used to zone the space.
In one-room apartments, a child and parents can have separate sleeping places. The bottom shelf can be sliding - due to this you can adjust its width.
The sofa can be used to accommodate children and parents.
Application in the interior
Furniture can be placed in any of the rooms. But it is important to take into account its dimensions and functional features, and correctly combine it with other furniture.
The transformable sofa is suitable for placement in any room.
Bedrooms
Furniture upholstery should be harmoniously combined with other interior items. If the room is small, then it is advisable to choose a sofa with light upholstery. It is advisable that there are no flashy colors in the room. A very harmonious combination of colors: white - blue - blue, green - yellow, coffee - brown. It’s convenient when the set includes a folding table or cabinet.
In the bedroom, the sofa should be combined with other interior items.
Children's room
You can choose an interesting modification of the transformer for your child. Unfortunately, the features of the flat geometric design limit manufacturers in their design choices. But you can experiment with colors. If the set includes pillows, children will be happy to put them into houses.
For a children's room, you can choose a sofa in an original color.
In the nursery, playing with color contrasts is allowed. If it is bright and sunny, the child will be happy to be there. It is advisable that the transformer be provided with drawers for children's small items. You can store toys and fold baby clothes there.
Sometimes children's sofas are combined with drawers for storing toys.
Living room
The correct distribution of zones is important here. If the living room is spacious, then it can be divided into several zones using a transformable sofa as a divider. At night it becomes a comfortable place to sleep, and during the day it becomes a pleasant place to relax. The furniture is made in a minimalist style, so special attention is paid to how it combines with other interior items.
In the living room, a transformer can perform several functions at once.
Unfortunately, a two-story sofa will not fit into a romantic or modern style, but classic, high-tech is the optimal solution.
It should be taken into account that transformers are not combined with all styles.
Pros and cons of a two-tier sofa design
Two-tier transformable sofas have undoubted advantages:
- saving living space;
- simple control mechanism;
- the ability to combine several pieces of furniture in one;
- long service life.
The main advantage of a folding sofa is saving space in the apartment.
The disadvantages include the high cost of the product and limited edition. Unfortunately, modifications such as a bed designed in the shape of a ship and a car are not possible for children's rooms. And yet, this is a very good purchase for apartments with small rooms.
Advantages and disadvantages of transformable bunk beds
Such furnishings have both pros and cons. However, there are much more of the former than the latter. Among the advantages, it is worth mentioning the following points.
- Significant space savings. For this reason, products are best placed in small apartments. For example, a folding bed can be removed during the daytime, so it will not take up much space.
- The ability to organize space and furnishings in the most rational way. With the help of this type of bedroom furniture you can zone the space. At the same time, there is no feeling of clutter; on the contrary, it seems that the structure complements the space.
- A bunk bed is perfect for children. If necessary, the product can be disassembled into two separate beds. This is convenient when the child does not want to sleep under the top bed.
- Modern models have shelves and drawers that help organize the space in the room.
- Low cost. This is a double design, its price is less than that of two separate sleeping pieces.
Looks like a standard model.
The mechanism for adjusting the assembly and disassembly of the structure is based on gas-type shock absorbers.
The negative aspects are the following.
- Sometimes difficulties arise in disassembling the structure, since the control mechanism is complex.
- There is a possibility of falling from the upper berth.
This bed is suitable for people of any age.
A model of this type comes with a special fastener designed to secure bedding to the mattress when folded.