Mobile transformable interiors | Photos of interior designs 2020

The main problem of owners of small apartments is the eternal lack of space. It is especially acute if a whole family is forced to live on a modest square footage. And, by the way, this problem is relevant not only for our compatriots. You should see in what cells the residents of respectable London or ultra-modern Tokyo huddle! The only salvation in such cases is transformable furniture. We study unexpected variations on this theme in a review by the Homius.ru editors.

Unusual transformers save space as much as possible

For those who do not know what transformable furniture is

So, it is likely that you have not yet encountered this miracle of technology and design. Transformable furniture is furnishings that can have a dual or even triple purpose. The simplest example is a sofa bed.

During the day there is a sofa, at night there is a full-fledged sleeping place. The essence of the transformation is in folding the seat and backrest

There are also more complex examples. For example, a bed-wardrobe or a bed-dresser.

The lifting mechanism easily removes the bed platform into a vertical pencil case and the room area is freed up for daytime activities

For a small children's room, beds that turn into a work desk for a schoolchild are very convenient

And there are many such examples. Tables-books, false furniture for the kitchen or cabinets with a retractable tabletop, chairs-beds - all these are examples of transformable furniture that we see literally at every step.

Today we will talk about design work in this direction. After all, it is she who determines the trends of future development.

Examples of interior design for a small apartment using multifunctional furniture

Having chosen unobtrusive, gentle shades for the apartment (which do not visually reduce the space), it is important to decide on its design. The most successful options may be the following variations:

In a one-room apartment you want to fit everything: a small and comfortable business office, a living room, a bedroom. You can conditionally divide the space using a closet with a built-in bed. The side on which it will be folded out will become the bedroom. It is advisable that there be a window there, because the flow of fresh air is necessary for proper rest. The remaining zones can be separated with a decorative screen or light curtain, so as not to burden the space. It is better to use a light beige, sand or pink shade for decoration.
By furnishing the room with necessary and functional furniture elements, you can save space with the help of a sofa-bed transformer. It is better to place it right next to the window, creating a cozy corner with the help of delicate tulle and a coffee table, which can later turn into a dining table. On the opposite side of the room you can install a wardrobe with numerous shelves and a hidden dressing table.

A small apartment can be furnished as functionally as possible, so that every thing has its own place, and the excess is hidden from prying eyes. Thanks to the use of transformable furniture, you can create an environment like in a large and spacious house. Functional furniture for small apartments can fit even more than a classic set.

A small apartment needs to be furnished wisely and choose compact and multifunctional furniture for it.

Transformation Warsaw style

The authors of the unique transformable apartment were Alexander Nowak-Zemplinski and Becky Nix, designers from Poland. They brought the issue of optimizing square meters to complete perfection. Interestingly, the idea of creating a transformable apartment grew out of their own experience of living in a small loft. Almost all the furniture in the room is placed in a cube, in which a bed, table and other objects are hidden as needed. This is the main concept of this design.

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Furniture requirements

Given the limited space, furniture should be:

compact;
multifunctional;
visually light, not cluttering the apartment.

Traditional options - 1 unit = 1 function, when applied to a small apartment, do not suit us. Let’s put aside the walls, cabinets (even built-in ones require niches), and large wardrobes.

Important information! It just seems that built-in wardrobes are an acceptable option for a small apartment. They will require a niche of sufficient depth (at least 60 cm) and length (from one and a half meters), which rarely happens.

Now we are considering the situation of furnishing a finished apartment, but the recommendations are also suitable for housing after a comprehensive renovation and redevelopment.

So, the choice has narrowed significantly from traditional furniture to innovative ones.

Modern designs

Modular furniture is brought to life by a new housing format, called smart. These are studio apartments with one common room, except a bathroom. Often without a balcony and, of course, additional storage areas such as mezzanines. You can only dream about a dressing room.

Choosing modular furniture is not so simple. It depends on the needs and capabilities of the family. For a smart apartment, the main problem is the lack of space for storing things and objects. This problem is solved in the following ways:

You can install a pull-out bed with a floor compartment for storing linen and clothes.
Place a wardrobe along the entire height of the room to the ceiling, which will follow the contours of the walls (after all, in small apartments and studios the walls are not always rectangular). The interior space is divided into compartments for outerwear and home clothes, shelves for linen, small items, including drawers. Externally, the wardrobe is equipped with a mirror to visually expand the space.
Even in a banal ottoman standing in the hallway, you can create a compartment for small items: light bulbs, brushes and shoe polish.

Our company's designers actively use shelving not only for storage, but also for zoning space.

Important information! If you remove the back wall, the rack can be used as a screen.

Japanese bedroom-office

Charming Tokyo resident Yuko Shibata, a professional architect, works from home. Renting offices in a Japanese metropolis is an expensive proposition. This is what prompted her to develop a transforming office, which literally turns into a bedroom in one move. The idea is based on a movable wardrobe that moves during the day, hiding the sleeping area and turning the room into a spacious work space in which you are not ashamed to receive clients. The closet has built-in bookshelves, giving the office a truly work-like look. To visually expand the space, the movable furniture was painted in a bright green color, which, moreover, has a beneficial effect on the mood of visitors to such an office.

Transformers in the interior

In addition to visual effects, you can really divide the space by creating transformable interiors. For example, you can slightly shorten the kitchen area and hang curtains made of thick fabric on beautiful tiebacks on both sides of the width of the room. An interesting effect can be achieved if you raise the floor level in one part of the room a little higher than in the other; this will also visually divide the space a little. And if the room is rectangular, the podium will expand it. In the far part of the room you can arrange an office area with bookshelves and a fireplace portal, an armchair and a work desk. At the same time, you do not need to build new walls and separate rooms. When open, this part of the room will perfectly complement the room, giving the room more depth and volume. And if you want to work or read alone, thick curtains will muffle the sounds coming from the room. In the same way, if you have two sofas, you can separate part of the room with one of the sofas, turning it either into a guest area or into an additional sleeping area for guests.

In the photo: A sofa placed across can become a conventional boundary between two functional areas of a transformable interior

In order to easily transform the space, you will need several lighting scenarios for each zone separately or for a single space.

Family apartment in New York

In the prestigious area of New York, Manhattan, apartments are incredibly expensive.
It is not surprising that those who strive for success desperately need to live here - it is, if you like, a matter of prestige. New York architects Oliver and McGrath specially designed a small apartment space of 65 square meters for a family of three. They filled the apartment with numerous transformers: a movable tabletop, a transforming cabinet, a changing bookcase and a bed that turns into a workspace for a schoolchild. The issue of storing things was solved in a very original way: drawers were made in the floor of the apartment, hidden behind mahogany lids. 1 of 5

Redevelopment

The area of the combined kitchen-living-dining room has increased due to part of the corridor. The studio is well insulated thanks to two large floor-to-ceiling windows, and the open floor plan allows natural light to flow freely into the hallway. Loggias in private areas were integrated into the interior space of the premises, thereby increasing their area and illumination during the daytime. Another acquisition was the utility room, where a washing machine, water heater and various household supplies were located. To the right of the entrance to the apartment there was a deep closet built into a niche specially designed for it.

A rhythmic composition of ropes connecting two opposite horizontal planes acts as a translucent partition, slightly separating the open studio space.

The kitchen literally dissolves in space due to the fact that the smoky gray plaster on the wall smoothly transitions into the apron area and almost matches the color of the cabinets.

Apartment-office from Normal Project

Another example of using a residential apartment as an office space was demonstrated by architects Michael Chen and Kari Anderson. They fit a kitchen, pantry, bar and bed in one transforming closet. As necessary, furniture is removed from the overall structure, leaving maximum free space in the room.

During the day, this apartment does not resemble a cozy home. This is a strict, ascetic office. And after the last client leaves, the owners of square meters can live with all the amenities.

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How to properly use space in a small apartment

If there is very little space, but you want to fully furnish the apartment, you should use zoning methods and select appropriate furniture for the room. When it comes to a one-room apartment, it should be conditionally divided into several sectors: recreation area, living room, business office. Each of these mini-rooms should have its own design and a suitable set of furniture. Of course, it is not possible to install a full-fledged headset, but it can always be replaced with worthy transforming models.

The organization of a comfortable and convenient living space in such conditions should be treated with special attention.

Transformable trailer for travel lovers

Even a modest car trailer can be transformed into ergonomic housing with the help of original furniture. An example of this is the idea of Toshihiko Suzuki. In just 4 m² there is room for a kitchen, bedroom, living room and office. All furniture parts move on lids with hinges. You will be surprised, but six people can sit at the dining table in this trailer, and from the table there are two full beds and a desk with a lamp.

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Transformable sofas

Another type of transformable furniture is sofas. Everyone knows the old model - the sofa bed. But this is not about her. This is not a very good option, although it is widespread. There are more interesting ones.

Sofa bed

This type of transformable furniture is fundamentally different from the old model: a full-fledged bed is transformed into an equally full-fledged and comfortable sofa. The bed in this version is mounted vertically, mostly single and double mattresses.

The most common version of a transforming sofa

The principle of operation is the same as that of the wardrobe-bed. The sofa is installed permanently, the bed is fixed raised and can be upholstered with soft fabric to match the sofa upholstery, the role of the backrest is played by pillows. Before unfolding, they are removed, the bed is lowered, which lies on the sofa and rests on retractable legs. A shelf can play the role of a leg (as in the photo above).

There is another type of such furniture: a wardrobe-sofa-bed. It differs from the one described above only in that more sections with shelves or cabinets are attached next to it. If the ceiling height is sufficient, shelves/cabinets can be located above the bed.

Sofa bunk bed

For children's rooms, a good option is a sofa that transforms into two beds, located one above the other. This model involves a complex mechanism, so the cost of such transforming sofas is quite high.

The sofa turns into a bunk bed

But the model is very convenient. Both the sofa and the beds are comfortable. Compared to a traditional bunk bed, it does not take up space as much, but saves it no less.

Sofa table

Sofa with table. This option is rather exotic. Its functionality is not so high. But as an option for non-standard furniture it is good. The sofa table has a movable back made of wood (or its substitutes) or plastic. While transformer furniture is used as upholstered furniture, there are no external differences. If necessary, the backrest can be folded forward, where it rests on the floor.

Sofa table. Can be installed on the veranda - as a place for relaxation or possible gatherings

As a rule, such a transformable sofa has one more way of use: it converts into a bed. An additional ottoman extends from under the seat. That is, this is a 3 in 1 option.

Another option for a transformable sofa is a modular design. This is not exactly what was described before. All upholstered furniture is divided into segments that can fit together in different ways.

Modular convertible sofa

As a rule, the sofa itself is extendable or folding. It is installed permanently, and smaller mobile units can be moved. They often have casters.

Gallery of ideas from Boxetti

This minimalist style furniture is made entirely by hand. Its creator, Ronalds Landsberg, played with contrasting colors and original layout methods. A double bed, a sofa, a kitchen, a TV stand and a workplace - all this folds into compact cubic structures.

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Repair

The screed in all rooms was leveled and a parquet board was laid directly on the concrete base using the adhesive method, and the selected material did not require additional insulation. And large-format porcelain stoneware was used as a floor covering for wet areas. All vertical surfaces were prepared for the finishing coating using fiberglass. Windows with gray-graphite plastic frames were a successful departure from classic whiteness and fit better into the given loft style. The slopes, window sills and platbands were selected for them using wood. The partitions between the windows of the representative area were supplemented with designer radiators.

The spacious furniture composition that outlines the sleeping bed made it possible to free up space from small objects. Glossy white facades visually expand the boundaries of a narrow space

Japanese Kenchikukagu modules

Expensive but extremely practical furniture from the Japanese company Atelier OPA is the dream of owners of small apartments. It cannot be bought in Russia yet, but it is only a matter of time, the company is increasing production. The Japanese are generally very inventive in matters of technology, so all the examples given are very high-tech. In this series you will find a folding bed with storage drawers, wardrobes, and an office with a desk. All designs already have electrical connection points, and the portable kitchen is equipped with a sink and faucet.

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Furniture and decor for mobile interiors

In the photo: Transparent sliding doors allow you to view the living room from the kitchen and vice versa

When buying new furniture and lamps, make sure that they can be moved painlessly around the apartment. This way you can always quickly change the purpose of the room, experiment with different combinations, and improve your interior. If the entire apartment is made in the same color scheme and style, then changing decorative items will be very easy. Let your apartment have several small tables, interesting armchairs, stools and chairs, change their places more often depending on your mood and situation. It is especially interesting to arrange antique interior items, bookcases, sideboards and sideboards around the apartment.

Martin Summer's Chest of Drawers

This amazing piece from this trendy German furniture designer comes in 20 configurations! This chest of drawers will fit into any interior and provides plenty of storage space. Numerous work surfaces can be extracted from this design. Those who had the opportunity to see this design with their own eyes compare it with a Chinese box.

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Planning for the future

In the photo: Interior of a living room with a loggia-office

If the bedroom is spacious enough (14-20 meters), separate part of the bedroom in advance for an office area or library. The office can be separated by curtains, a large screen, a glass partition, etc. It is better to have different lighting in the bedroom and office. The fact is that you will probably need this room in the future: you can accommodate guests here, maybe in the future you will need an additional children's room. You can easily adjust the bedroom space to suit your needs.

How to choose a reliable option

In order for the bed model to serve properly throughout its entire operational life, you need to pay attention to the following parameters when choosing it:

If the furniture is of high quality, the price will match it. If it has an affordable price, it will use plastic and plywood instead of metal and natural wood;
when choosing, you need to pay attention to the functionality of the product, since modern furniture is valued not only for its design, but also for the maximum benefit that it can bring for daily use;
Build quality is considered an important parameter. Transformation mechanisms should work easily and without failures;
It is better to prefer high-quality and durable materials, which are more reliable in such models.

When choosing furniture, it is important to pay attention to the fillings and upholstery of the sofa, since comfortable rest depends on them. They are presented in a variety of modern materials. The following fillers are offered:

blocks equipped with independent springs: soft, durable, comfortable. However, with a vertical transformation mechanism, it is undesirable to purchase them, since the springs sag. This is reflected on the surface of the sofa, which can sag;
blocks with dependent springs are convenient to use, but do not have a very long service life (from 7 to 10 years);
You can use PPU (polyurethane foam), which is used more often than other materials. It retains its qualities for a long time and is available to people of any income.

For sofa elements (armrests, pillows and bolsters) use: padding polyester, holofiber, padding polyester. Having made the right choice of furniture, you can choose the ideal option that meets the needs of interior design, versatility and impeccable quality. Various materials are used for upholstery:

leather is easy to care for, wear-resistant, environmentally friendly. But if there are pets in the apartment, it is better to refuse this choice;
a simpler option would be eco-leather, which is not inferior to the original material in terms of characteristics;
tapestry is considered a luxurious upholstery option;
Velor is considered an ideal option for furniture, wardrobe, bed, sofa. The material is highly wear-resistant, cleans well, and does not lose color and texture after a soap solution.

Having managed to take into account all the pros and cons when choosing a transformer, you will purchase functional furniture that can be selected for any interior. It will easily solve the problem of lack of space, help make the room spacious and bright, and will last a long time without repair.

Transformable children's bed

When arranging the interior of a nursery, you first need to decide on the central figure of the room – the bed. After all, you probably know that from birth, for six months, a child sleeps most of the time. Therefore, by the time a child’s voice is heard in your home for the first time, you need to promptly worry about equipping his room with a crib. If its area is small, then there is no better option than a transforming bed. Moreover, it is a profitable solution

in terms of saving financial resources. After all, there is no point in purchasing a free-standing chest of drawers, a changing table, or a cabinet to decorate the interior of a newborn’s room.

If you choose a multifunctional transformable bed equipped with additional modules that can perform the functions of the above-mentioned pieces of furniture, you can not only save a lot on the purchase of such an ergonomic design, but also significantly save free space in the room.

Compared to conventional playpens, transformable children's beds have a lot of advantageous differences:

The lifespan of furniture is much longer than using a crib. In most models of transformable beds, the cradle is equipped with a removable mechanism, thanks to which it can be removed when the baby turns one year old. After this, the child will be able to sleep in the bed like an adult, and when he grows up, you can easily change the length of the furniture structure in accordance with the growth of the baby.
The ergonomic piece of furniture is equipped with numerous drawers, where you can conveniently place everything you need to care for your baby - bed linen, clothes, bedspreads, creams.
Decorating the design of transformable children's beds in the form of cars, castles, ships will help you create a fairy-tale atmosphere in the room of a little creature.

If you purchase a classic playpen, you will soon have to look for new furniture for the nursery again, because babies grow so quickly.

If you do not have the opportunity to allocate a room in the apartment for a child’s room, and the living room is also a bedroom, living room, or home office, then a transforming bed is the best option

. In the drawers, the child will be able to store his wealth - toys, stationery, plasticine and other little things, and he will be able to use the changing table for creative activities.

What are the disadvantages?

And here are the disadvantages of a double transformable bed:

If, due to violation of operating rules or due to manufacturing defects, the mechanism becomes unusable, then the entire furniture set will be impossible to use.
Weight restrictions when using the bed. Yes, now such structures have begun to be made from stronger and more reliable materials, but restrictions still remain.
The sleeping module is installed only on a load-bearing wall with an ideal surface. Plasterboard partitions and walls are absolutely not suitable. They simply will not be able to withstand this rather heavy structure.
Bed legs. They may stick out at the top of the furniture when folded. Some people are not attracted to this. Although now the developers have already come up with and disguised the supporting structure of the bed into an ordinary shelf. When folded, this shelf is located at the top of the cabinet. And when unfolded, after performing a simple manipulation with it, you have reliable legs at your bedside.
When purchasing this type of bed, be prepared to be offered a specialist who will install the module in accordance with all the rules. If you decide to install a convertible double bed yourself, be prepared for the fact that the manufacturer will refuse to provide you with a warranty. In addition to this, the manufacturer has the right to reduce the operating warranty period.

Design

The color palette of the interior is based on the classic triad: yellow, blue and red, but not basic, but complex shades. The warm tones of wood act as yellow. The second most important component is responsible for blue-gray, which is present in the color of doors, kitchen furniture and one of the walls in the owner’s bedroom. Red is an accent color, represented by carpets and minor details.