Features of folding convertible beds, their advantages
Today, not everyone can boast a large apartment where he could put all the furniture he wants. Modern designers have found a way out of this situation and have come up with folding beds transformers - the best option for small rooms. They easily fit in a room of any size, look stylish and are functional. For comfort, these beds are no different from ordinary ones.
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Features
Folding wardrobe-bed - a simple and original solution for small apartments. It can be both single and double. The product is equipped with a folding mechanism, with the help of which it turns into another piece of furniture, more often - in a closet. A convertible bed is installed in office premises, if there is a need to often stay overnight. It is considered appropriate in studio apartments or small rooms, where there is no way to allocate additional space for a berth.
Double options are able to fit well into the interior, suitable for couples. Often they are supplemented by side shelves, drawers, mezzanines. Since this furniture is equipped with legs, it provides an ideal surface for a comfortable sleep.
A bed with a folding lift has the following advantages:
- the simplicity of the system (even a teenager can figure it out);
- reliability and durability of the device;
- the presence of additional niches for storing bedding, things;
- lack of deformation of the mattress when the bed is in a folded state;
- saving space in the room;
- lack of need to make efforts for folding;
- safety of use;
- the ability to install in a children's room;
- easier cleaning;
- the ability to use single and double models.
In addition, the advantage of folding convertible beds is that they can fit into any interior, this option for a berth has an aesthetic and neat appearance. The product also has several disadvantages. Not everyone is happy with the need to lay out a bed every day. If you buy furniture not in a specialized store, there is a risk of acquiring a poor-quality lifting mechanism. In addition, such models have a considerable cost. If they break, the services of professional craftsmen are needed.
The bed, assembled in a closet, looks like a beautiful and stylish furniture wall.
Construction device
Cabinets with folding beds consist of a laminated base plate, a mechanism for decomposing a bed, a fabric cover for the head, a handle for easy lifting, and metal legs that extend.The box does not take up much space, its upper part can be used as a shelf for decor items, plants and so on. The mattress lies on the base, consisting of several rows of lamellas (if the model is double). Belts that fix bedding are not superfluous when they are in an upright position. As for the transformation mechanism, there are different types of it.
A type | Characteristic |
Manual | Any auxiliary devices for raising a berth are absent. You have to do it with your hands. This version of the folding bed built into the closet is considered the simplest, cheapest and most reliable. The only drawback of this mechanism is that access to the drawers for laundry covers the mattress. |
Spring loaded | This option is cheap and versatile. The mechanism contains coil springs, through which it is driven. Additionally, the design is equipped with an adjusting screw, with which the level of load of the base is controlled. Shelf life is 3-5 years. The cost of the springs is 1000 rubles. Over time, they fail and require replacement. |
Gas | It comes into action thanks to a pneumatic piston, inside of which there is a gas, which is the driving force. This option is the most modern. It features high functionality, ease of use. No special effort is required to raise the berth. The cost of the mechanism is about 2500 rubles. Duration of use - up to 10 years. |
A modern folding bed from the closet is immediately sold with an orthopedic mattress.
Varieties
Before you make a purchase of furniture, you need to determine its variety. Depending on the method of decomposition, the bed with a folding lifting mechanism can be horizontal or vertical. The first option is suitable for a child or teenager. Unfolded, the bed is located along the wall. Such models are one and a half or single. When unfolding, they are compact, do not occupy the entire area of the cabinet.
Products of the vertical type impose a serious load on the transformation mechanism. They can be of different sizes, and even two-tier. The berth reclines perpendicular to the cabinet body. When unfolded, such furniture takes up a lot of space. After assembly, the room turns into a living room or a full-fledged study.
As for the dimensions of the berth, they depend on the type of bed and the age of its owner. The table shows the main dimensions.
Age years | Width cm | Length cm | Height |
0-3 | 60 | 120 | 30-50 |
4-7 | 60 | 140 | 30 |
8-12 | 80 | 160 | 50 |
12-13 | 90 | 180 | 50 |
Adults | 70-160 | 190-200 | from 50 and above |
One and a half beds are 1.4 x 2 m in size, and double beds are 1.4-1.6 x 2 m. Depending on the additional functions, the following products can be distinguished:
- Convertible convertible bed with a sofa. Great for studios and one-room apartments.
- Wardrobe-bed 3 in 1. Here the furniture can be additionally equipped with a table, sofa, large mirror, cabinets or shelves, facade lighting.
- Wardrobe bed with a table. It is relevant for families with children.
As for children's models, they must meet the following requirements:
- have strong hardware and a folding mechanism, lightweight construction so that the child himself can transform it;
- equipped with additional protective grilles;
- be made only of natural materials;
- have a beautiful, special design.
For children's rooms, cabinets with folding bunk beds are suitable. Usually they have 2 berths. There are also models equipped with a desk and a chest of drawers. They will help to save space and create a functional area for the baby.
An interesting option for a child is an attic bed with a working area and a wardrobe. The set includes a berth, a table that can be located in different parts, boxes for toys and niches for storing small items.
Materials of manufacture
A horizontal folding convertible bed, like other models of similar furniture, must meet all the requirements of durability and safety. Before buying, you need to pay attention to the material of manufacture of the frame:
- Chipboard. This option is the most affordable and common. It is considered a budget, as it can be purchased by people with low incomes. But this material is not able to withstand loads for a long time and breaks quickly enough. Such a base will last up to 3 years.
- MDF. This material is more durable, it can be used for 5 years. A cabinet with a built-in bed is made of such material by domestic and foreign manufacturers.
- Tree. Such frames are highly durable, they can serve for years. In addition, wood is an environmentally friendly material. The only drawback is that if it is poorly dried, then with time it can warp or start to creak. Such problems are possible if you buy the product not in specialized stores. Wooden models have significant weight, so you need to install them in rooms with thick walls, and the lifting mechanism must be reliable.
- Metal. From this material not only the frame can be made, but also fasteners, legs, a lifting mechanism. The advantage of heavy alloys is the lack of risk of their deformation. They are able to withstand a large mass.
Often materials are combined. Children's products are often made of chipboard, as there is no constant heavy load. For adults, it is better to choose options from wood or metal. If the base is made of MDF, it is strengthened with strong corners. The side parts of the frame are made of oak, pine, cherry, hazel. All the mechanisms by which the decomposition of the bed is made are made of heavy-duty metal, protected from corrosion.
How to fit into the interior
Any piece of furniture should be combined with the style of the interior in the apartment. As for color solutions, then the choice is individual. For lovers of classics, discreet, plain products of beige, white, gray, black are suitable. Bright furniture will be the highlight of the interior for those who like to experiment. In children's rooms you can install multi-colored beds with drawings.
Shades of furniture should not be too bright and caustic so as not to irritate the baby's still fragile psyche. Drawings of your favorite cartoon characters, flower glades, sea open spaces are suitable.
The bed, built into the wardrobe, is perfect for a bedroom, living room and even a balcony. Facades of furniture are made using MDF or chipboard panels that mimic natural wood. In order for the horizontal folding convertible bed to become the center of the room, it can be equipped with beautiful mirror surfaces. They can be glossy, matte, tinted, contain decorative photo-printing elements, contour drawings.
As for the design styles, the classic furniture is suitable for neutral, calm colors, with mirrors, bright prints and photo printing will fit well in high-tech, and muted shades in minimalism. Whatever type of transformer is chosen, the product must be of high quality, combined with other things in the room and like by its owner. With him at home there will always be order and comfort.
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