Types and features of beds with a lifting mechanism to the wall

The modern furniture market is expanding daily. Popular today are any modifications of furniture-transformer: a bed, built-in wardrobe with a lifting mechanism, a sofa bed and more. Such solutions will be ideal for owners of small-sized housing, where every centimeter of apartment is important. Many people choose a sofa as a bed, but this is not always convenient, because it is much more comfortable to sleep on an orthopedic mattress in bed. Sleeping place - a wardrobe is a great way to realize space saving and comfortable rest.

Sleeping place - a wardrobe is a great way to realize space saving and comfortable rest.

It is also important to have the skills to work with furniture, since the scheme of its creation is quite complex and not suitable for a novice furniture master.

The most popular option is the bed, transforming into a compact wardrobe. This is a lifting structure in which a spring mechanism is mounted. The disassembled mechanism is a full-fledged sleeping place, and when assembled it looks like a cupboard and takes up minimal space and does not overload the interior. Depending on the destination, such furniture is divided into:

• one and a half for one person;
• double beds;
• children's models.

The most popular option is the bed, transforming into a compact wardrobe.

Also, depending on the location of the bed relative to the wall, there are several types of models. The table shows the types of furniture with a different type of mechanism and its features.

This is a lifting structure in which a spring mechanism is mounted.

Various materials are used to create folding furniture.

A popular solution for a vertical lift mechanism is to mount a large mirror on the back of the bed. So assembled furniture will perform the role of a large mirror on the cabinet, indispensable in the interior of any woman.

Also, depending on the location of the bed relative to the wall, there are several types of models.

There are also roll-out models. They are used in apartments with high ceilings, where there is the possibility of building a podium under the bed without harm to the usable space. In such constructions, for example, a workplace can be located on the podium or place a closet, dressing room on it, and the bed simply rolls out of it if necessary.

A popular solution for a vertical lift mechanism is to mount a large mirror on the back of the bed.

A standard bed with a single bed and an orthopedic mattress weighs on average about 35 kilograms.

Advantages and disadvantages of a folding bed

Despite the fact that this type of furniture is the optimal solution for small apartments, they have their own advantages and disadvantages. The advantages of folding furniture are:

1. saving of apartment space. This is the main purpose of the acquisition of this type of furniture, with which also models like a bed, built into the closet, perfectly cope. During the day, this furniture looks like a regular wardrobe or a wardrobe, practically without occupying the square of the dwelling, and at night it transforms into a full-fledged comfortable place.
2. Designers have developed many varieties of such beds of different styles. There are retro models for the Victorian style, modern solutions for high-tech style, loft or minimalism. Depending on the furniture (legs, which later are shelves of the cabinet or the bottom of the bed with a large mirror), you can create a unique design that fits perfectly to your interior. By the way, the mirrors in the interior visually increase the space, and are an important element of the decor of small square rooms.
3. The multifunctionality of the bed allows you to use it as a closet shelf for accessories during the daytime, for example. To do this, create legs of the bed in the form of functional shelves, and lower its lower part under the mezzanine.

There are also roll-out models.

Despite such significant advantages of a transforming bed, there are also negative moments in such furniture. These include:

1. High cost. A bed with a lifting mechanism is quite an expensive type of furniture. The cost price is affected by equipment, production materials, which mechanisms are used. The latter is a key factor in pricing. Even choosing the most budget mechanism, the cost of the finished product will be several times higher than the price of the classic bed model.
2. Every day you need to collect, fill and disassemble the bed - wardrobe. This, of course, you can not do, but then what is the essence of such a costly acquisition.
3. Psychological discomfort. Many potential consumers are afraid that the mechanism will work and will bring the bed to the assembled species at the time of sleep or rest. The probability of such an incident is quite small, but to avoid this, it is better to give preference to proven manufacturers and high-quality folding mechanisms.

So assembled furniture will perform the role of a large mirror on the cabinet, indispensable in the interior of any woman.

Simply raising it to the wall and transforming it into a cabinet, without any accessories, is a rather complicated and problematic process.

A bed that can be transformed into a closet can be made with your own hands; however, you should not put out a small amount of money on accessories, basic materials and components. It is also important to have the skills to work with furniture, since the scheme of its creation is quite complex and not suitable for a novice furniture master.

Despite the fact that this type of furniture is the optimal solution for small apartments, they have their own advantages and disadvantages.

How to choose material

Various materials are used to create folding furniture. The most popular are:

• DSP as a base and frame;
• Natural wood for the side parts;
• Metal corners allow you to extend the life of transformer furniture.

Saving flat space.

Spring lift type is the most budget and at the same time problematic.

The lifting mechanism is the main element of the transformer bed

A standard bed with a single bed and an orthopedic mattress weighs on average about 35 kilograms.Simply raising it to the wall and transforming it into a cabinet, without any accessories, is a rather complicated and problematic process. To do this, in the transformers use special mechanisms that facilitate the process of raising the furniture and allows these actions to be carried out even by a small and fragile girl. To do this, use the following elements:

• Separate springs;
• Gas lift;
• Gas spring blocks.

Designers have developed many varieties of such beds of different styles.

Spring lift type is the most budget and at the same time problematic. Unlike springs, gas systems rise smoothly and do not require the use of large force, and also do not need constant adjustment.

By the way, the mirrors in the interior visually increase the space, and are an important element of the decor of small square rooms.

Bed suspension system is also an important nuance.

Suspension systems of the bed is also an important nuance. Lack of backlash, smooth motion of the bed and silent process is ensured by ball bearings. This element is not a mandatory part and is installed at the request of the customer or buyer.

The multifunctionality of the bed allows you to use it as a closet shelf for accessories during the daytime, for example.

How to choose the front of the bed

The body of the transforming bed is most often made of MDF or laminated chipboard, imitating natural wood. Natural wood in the lifting beds is used as one of the elements, since it significantly increases the weight of the structure, so it is important to use reinforced lifting mechanisms. The use of natural wood for the manufacture of furniture body or facade significantly increases its cost, since wood is an expensive material that requires the use of expensive mechanical elements and fittings. Agree, the bed - a wardrobe made of natural wood with cheap fittings looks awkward and strange.

Every day you need to collect, fill and disassemble the bed - wardrobe.

The body of the transforming bed is most often made of MDF or laminated chipboard, imitating natural wood.

Plastic facades are widespread today, as well as mirror and combined. This finishing material can be used in any modern interior. Particular attention should be paid to the mirror facade. Mirrors visually increase the space, making it more voluminous and lighter. You can also decorate it with matte or color patterns, photo printing or sand painting.

Psychological discomfort.

Choose a facade of this type should be in accordance with the overall interior of the room for a harmonious combination.

Even choosing the most budget mechanism, the cost of the finished product will be several times higher than the price of the classic bed model.

Agree, the bed - a wardrobe made of natural wood with cheap fittings looks awkward and strange.

Highlights when buying a transforming bed

Choosing for yourself such type of furniture, it is necessary to pay attention to the following moments and characteristics:

• frame strength - the key to long-term use;
• reliable lifting mechanism ensures safety and ease of operation. Do not give preference to the cheapest and unknown models;
• functionality - choosing a bed - a wardrobe in the living room, should be given preference to models styled as a mezzanine or bookshelf;
• the harmonious combination of the facade of folding furniture with the interior of the entire room.

A bed with a lifting mechanism is quite an expensive type of furniture.

The transforming bed is a practical solution for a room with a small square. However, its choice should be approached carefully, giving preference to proven manufacturers and reliable mechanisms.

Despite such significant advantages of a transforming bed, there are also negative moments in such furniture.

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