A bed, a wardrobe, a sofa and even a table - all in one piece of furniture!
The concept of transformer furniture in domestic design, as a piece of furniture that can change not only its shape, but also its functionality, appeared in the mid 90s of the last century.
Today, such a furniture transformer, using the concept of "several in one" is very popular and the growth rate of attention to it from consumers is growing rapidly.
Furniture designers and designers are constantly updating the existing range of models, seeking new technological capabilities, the use of which facilitates the installation and use of such furniture. The main attention is paid to the maximum functionality with minimum space. In a small room, it is often enough to move the table or chairs away so that the room becomes a full-fledged bedroom.
Transformer wardrobe beds at the heart of their functionality have the principle of frequency and relevance in a particular piece of furniture. In this case, “several in one” is a folded cabinet in the daytime and a sleeping place at night, and some designs provide for an element of a transformer mirror, table, shelves, and so on.
Content
- 1 Where to use
- 2 The advantages that has a wardrobe-bed-transformer
- 3 Types of furniture that combine the functionality of the bed and wardrobe
- 4 Sales leader
- 5 The choice of material for the wardrobe bed
- 6 Criterias of choice
- 7 VIDEO: Wardrobe sofa bed transformer 3 in 1.
- 8 50 photo ideas for a wardrobe-bed-sofa and a table
Where to use
Furniture transformer is ideal for those who:
- studio apartment;
- a small flat;
- big family;
- Often there are situations when it is necessary to leave guests to spend the night.
Creating transformable furniture is quite a complicated process. Designers and designers work together on a new model, thoroughly studying the behavior of a person and his actions, both when changing the functionality of furniture and those that he undertakes in the process of using this particular piece of furniture.
The advantages that has a wardrobe-bed-transformer
On the rationality of the use of transformer furniture, you can argue for quite a long time, and quick figures will help to quickly verify its superiority over other models. For example, a square meter of living space is estimated at a market value of 70,000 rubles. A regular double bed has an area of three square meters. Thus, paying for your new apartment, you pay 210,000 rubles only for one opportunity to install a bed.
Other benefits of a wardrobe bed transformer include:
- facilitating the cleaning process;
- since, thanks to the mechanisms, furniture can be arranged even in narrow spaces, it is suitable for almost all premises of any layout;
- does not create heaps in a small-sized room, visually enlarges the room, thereby improving the mood.
Types of furniture that combine the functionality of the bed and wardrobe
In order to choose an individually suitable wardrobe bed transformer that fully satisfies personal requests, it will be useful to familiarize yourself with what types of this category of furniture are on the market.
1. Retractable wardrobe beds.
This type of furniture, which changes its functionality, is distinguished by a rapid transformation - thirty seconds are enough to “transform” it. Other advantages include:
- safety (in contrast to the folding models there is not even the potential for injury due to a fall);
- design functionality that provides additional shelves;
- the ease of the transformation process, which is available even to children, which is why such furniture is often purchased for children.
2. Flip beds.
Since they are adjacent to the back wall, they have a number of design features. Lifting mechanisms are under heavy loads. Plus, the transformer bed cabinet when disassembled requires a fairly large space, but in the assembled state saves a lot of space. There are models, the design and construction of which provide for the installation of additional shelves above them.
3. Folding bed type "three in one".
Design features made it possible to introduce such an element as a sofa in the transformer. These structures have additional equipment transformable bed or sofa, large-sized mirror, and equipped with a small shelf for things, illuminated by the facade. The advantages that the “Three in One” transformer furniture has include a reasonable price, not much higher than the cost of standard classic models. Much more expensive cost models that include a sofa and equipped with large mirrors.
4. Bedscases having a table.
These models are mainly installed in living rooms, nurseries, offices. This is single beds. For a person, bed sizes are quite comfortable. They are the length of the bed 1900 millimeters and 900 millimeters wide. Design features allow not to remove items from the table when the tabletop moves when folded.
5. Folding wardrobe-bed-sofa.
Such furniture-transformer is the best choice for a small living room. Most often, the installation of wardrobe beds with a sofa is used in rooms with a small area, when the interior design, despite the small size of the apartment, implies the presence of upholstered furniture.In this case, bed-sofa folded transforming into wall furniture allow the most efficient use of the area of the room.
6. Single folding bed.
Such designs are relevant for those who:
- often receives guests who stay overnight;
- needs arrangement of a place to rest in the office;
- wants to change the work area in the nursery;
- does not need a bed in which more than one bed.
Different types of finishes give plenty of design fantasies.
- Double bed
Most often, such models are bought for guest rooms and bedrooms, so manufacturers pay great attention to the quality of the finishing of the front panels. The lower part of the bed is equipped with various fittings, so after folding the board, the fake cabinet that arises instead of a bed has a rather attractive design that is combined with various additional components. Due to this, such constructions can "fit" in folded form practically into any interiors. Such a wardrobe-bed-transformer may have a small bedside table.
Sales leader
Among other proposed models of transformer furniture, the wardrobe-bed rightfully occupies a leading position in sales. Transformed wardrobe bed allows you to maximize the space of the room. Rising, such a sleeping place when folded turns into a modern comfortable wardrobe, which perfectly suits the owners of small apartments.
The bed-case can be both single, and double. The standard depth of the cabinet, into which it turns after lifting, is usually 35 centimeters. In such a cabinet it is quite possible to store most of the things that we use in everyday life.
Berth dimensions, as a rule, correspond to generally accepted standards:
- Single has a width of 75 centimeters to 90;
- double has a width of 160 centimeters to 200;
- one and a half have a width of 100 centimeters to 150.
Often offered along with orthopedic mattresses that have a beneficial effect on the state of the spine, experiencing stress even during sedentary work. Mattresses can be selected both in size and color range.
The choice of material for the wardrobe bed
The case bed represents the whole system of mechanisms and details. The base is made of wood or steel pipes. On this basis, thin plates or lamellae are fixed to fix the mattress. The material used is aluminum alloys or plywood. Cabinet doors are made mainly of laminated chipboard. This material has excellent performance characteristics, lamination allows you to get a variety of textures and colors. The material from which the legs are made depends on the style of the furniture. In the classic interior is the legs of wood, in the high-tech style - made of metal.
Criterias of choice
When choosing, one should be guided not only by personal impression, but also pay attention to some details that ensure long operation.
1. The lifting mechanism.
Gas shock absorbers are designed for 90 thousand cycles of operation, while the spring mechanisms provide performance for a little more than 20 thousand cycles.If you choose gas, it is better to take a model in which the shock is not air, but nitrogen (do not be afraid - this gas is environmentally neutral).
2. Reliability of fastenings and quality.
Carefully study whether self-tapping screws of sufficient length and of proper quality are used for fastening. Ask for certificates on the laminated chipboard, from which the furniture is made, make sure that it meets the sanitary standards. Experience the mobility of the legs. It is this part that ensures stability during use of the product and in the folding mode. They should move easily and smoothly, not stick or dangle.
Choosing a transformed wardrobe bed, ask for customer reviews about the manufacturer.
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