Wardrobe bed

Bed-transformer, closet-bed, folding bed - it's all interesting design solutions, how to make the bed invisible in the daytime. The embodiment of such an idea makes sense in those cases when it is necessary to save square meters or to have an extra bed in case guests are accommodated at night.

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What is a retractable bed?

If you consider it from the standpoint of the appearance of the sleeper, the bed that is retracted into the wall is no different from the usual one. It can be single, double, one-and-a-half or children's. The bed also has an orthopedic mattress and is comfortable to sleep on. That is, in the decomposed form you do not distinguish such a construction from a stationary bed.

Important! Its main feature is that it turns into a cabinet, a chest of drawers or a wall with shelves with one hand movement. This is due to the lifting mechanism in the form of springs or gas lifts.

Construction of a bed in the wall:

• The construction of a similar transformer bed is a solid frame with lamellas, on which is put an orthopedic mattress.
• On the reverse side is placed the fake facade of the cabinet, but it plays a purely decorative function, it does not weigh the weight of sleeping people.
• Also inside are hidden hoists. These can be springs( considered a more durable and durable option) or gas lifts( gas shock absorbers) that are selected for the weight of the structure and the weight of people.
• Between each other the bed and the cabinet are connected by hinges, and the structure itself is fixed to the wall by anchor bolts.
• Also on the wall is fixed the longitudinal beam-limiter. It can "camouflage" a decorative element. The beam does not allow the mattress to move when the bed is in the folded position. The mattress and bed are fixed with hard straps before reclining the bed to the wall.
• The closet is usually equipped with legs. They can hide in niches, they can act as shelves, they can look like a curved metal pipe.
• The cabinet bed can also be supplemented with a backlight.

Important! There are instances that are controlled by the remote control.

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Where are the closets used?

Why are these transforming beds so popular, despite their considerable cost?

Quite a lot of people live in secondary housing, where the area of ​​rooms is small, and each square meter is worth its weight in gold. Folding beds partly solve this problem:

• A double bed occupies about 2.5 square meters of the room. If it is stationary, then in the bedroom because of the furniture you will have a narrow passage-a labyrinth between the furniture.
• In the nursery - a similar problem: to sleep the child somewhere is necessary, and in the afternoon there is not enough space for active games.
• And sometimes we in the apartment simply do not have an extra bed for guests, which will be used from time to time.

If in the morning you dropped the sleeper to the wall, then a fairly large area is released, which can be used for various purposes.

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Types of transformer beds

Transforming furniture can be anything: sofas, tables, cabinets. But since the article is devoted to a retractable bed, we will consider the types of this furniture only. Beds of this kind can be divided into several types:

• By type of folding beds can:
  • recline to the wall( horizontally or vertically);
  • rise to the ceiling( such models are very rare);
  • to move on wheels in niches or under other furniture.
• The number of beds can be:
  • single bed;
  • single childrens;
  • one-and-a-half;
  • double;
  • also possible designs with a 2-story bed.
• On the complexity of the transformation itself:
  • The sleeper can simply recline to the wall, and its bottom is a casement flap that fits into the design in the headset. It can be a large mirror, as well as a false wall with a shelf( it is also a bed leg).
  • There are options( more expensive for the price), when the back of the bed turns into a full-featured desk or soft corner.

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How to choose a bed in the wall?

Most often in furniture stores there are wardrobes-beds. Let's consider the basic criteria of a choice of similar products.

Design

To ensure that your folding bed fits into the interior, it is advisable to purchase the entire set of furniture at once, so that later the closet-bed will look harmoniously surrounded by "neighbors".It is more difficult when you try to enter a new bed into an existing set, because you need to find everything in terms of height, depth, color of the facades.

Principle of operation

If you plan to install a one and a half bed in a living room or bedroom, it is better that the mechanism reclines vertically( the bed touches the headboard with the headboard).After the bed is raised, the bottom of the bed will be a regular or mirrored cabinet door. Either it can have the form of a panel with shelves( but this option is preferable when you do not lay out the bed daily, as it is inconvenient to constantly set-up things from the shelves).

Important! The shelves themselves play the role of legs in this design. Sometimes the bed hides behind sliding bookshelves, which travel along the entire headset along the guides.

If the bed-cabinet is planned to be single( for a nursery, a teenager's room, for an office, etc.), it would be more practical to install a horizontal lifting mechanism( the bed touches the side wall).Above it you can place hanging cabinets or shelves for books.

Important! When folded, the bed frees up space for active child games, gives space for study, work and other needs.

To be sure that the mechanism is durable and reliable, that your bed does not turn itself off on your head and does not slam with a sleeping person - buy furniture only from trusted and reliable manufacturers who give a guarantee and are responsible for their products.

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Can I make a retractable bed by myself?

It is possible to make such a stand alone. But this case is recommended to be taken only if you already have experience in this area, and you are confident in your professionalism. A folding bed is not a stool, flaws in the construction can cost someone from the household health.

Procedure:

1. First you need to think about the following:
   • where the bed-wardrobe will be placed;
   • which it will be the size in length and width;
   • will there be enough room for it between the cabinets;
   • will not the bed touch other furniture in the unfolded room and other important nuances of placement.
2. Starting from the existing furniture and free space in the room, decide how the bed will be folded - vertically or horizontally.

Important! If it is a child's bed, it makes sense to make a horizontal model - the child will be able to reach the handle easily.

1. Inspect the placement of the future bed carefully. The floor and walls must be level. Any curvature will lead to a distortion of the structure and mechanisms. The wall itself should be brick or concrete.

Important! If you start to build a folding bed to the plasterboard partition, which sometimes divide a large room into two small ones, everything collapses. Bed mattress and frame with mechanisms are of considerable weight.

1. Calculate and buy the necessary materials:
   • chipboard for cabinet walls, the bed box and the bottom of the door of the "fictitious" cabinet( it is desirable to order cutting and processing of the edges in production);
   • springs or gas lifts( match according to the weight of your product);
   • self-tapping screws;
   • metal angles;
   • anchor bolts;
   • swivel hinges;
   • also be stocked with a joinery tool and power tools.

Important! Pay special attention to the springs( gas lifts), because it is on them that the process of turning the bed into "invisible" depends. Too weak a spring will force you to apply a lot of effort to lift the structure, and too strong a spring will cause the bed to rise above the floor.

1. First install the wall cabinet. The face frame is created from ordinary boards( chipboard is not very strong for this purpose).Joints of boards should be fixed with metal corners and screws to the end( follow constantly perpendicularity of the sides).Then fasten all this to the wall with anchor bolts.
2. Next, form the bed itself. Make a box of boards. On the one hand, attach a sheet of fiberboard or plywood( "cabinet door") to it, and on the other hand a crate made of thick plywood or wooden bars. It will be, so-called, lamellas, on which the mattress will rest, and which will take on the weight of the body. Do not forget to fasten the straps that will hold the mattress in place when the bed is reclined.

Important! Do not bother with a mirror. Although it also expands the visual space of the room, but it has a lot of weight. On the glue the mirror will not last long and happily - sooner or later it will disappear or crack, and making a solid frame under it is a very difficult and complicated process.

1. On the wall, it is now necessary to nail a wooden beam, which will play the role of a limiter for the mattress, so that it does not sink inside. You can give it some decorative, so that it does not look rude.
2. Now you can connect gas lifts with pins. This is done when the bed is raised almost to the end( not reaching 10-15 cm).
3. Screw handles for which you will lower and raise the bed.
4. Check the operation of the structure.

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Built-in bed in the interior

This transformer bed fits perfectly in any interior, if you choose the style and color scheme of the rest of the furniture. It is advisable to select it at the stage of furnishing the room.

Here are some recommendations for creating the perfect interior:

• If you want to make the room bigger and lighter - hide the bed behind the big mirror. On it it is possible to put an elegant drawing by sandblasting or stylish photoprint.
• The bed, retractable into the wall, fits perfectly into the suite, which houses a wardrobe, a computer desk, shelves for books and small items. And the cabinet door opens a lot of possibilities for design solutions.
• The glossy façade will look good in Hi-tech style, and calm and muted matte tones - in the style of Minimalism or Classics.
• Mirrors and carved elements will be appropriate in an aristocratic style.
• If for the day you take a sleeper, it can happen that the room will look empty. Then the perfect solution will be to purchase a 3-in-1 closet, which from the bed turns into a cozy sofa or a full-featured writing desk.
• In the nursery it will be more convenient to install one or two single beds that are reclined horizontally. Children will be comfortable to clean them, and above them you can arrange shelves with books and toys or sections for bed linen. The doors and the bed make beautiful and bright colors.

Important! As an option - import factories offer bunk beds for children's rooms, which can be decomposed simultaneously or separately.

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Manufacturers of beds retractable into the wall

To ensure that the quality of the transformer bed has pleased you for many years, it is worth considering the models offered by proven European manufacturers:

• Hartmann Kunststofftechnik( Germany) offers interesting models, which you can not doubt.

Important! Beds that can be transformed into a table, a soft corner and the like - are more expensive.

• You will find a variety of offers in the wide network Ikea( Sweden).
• Interesting design and engineering solutions are presented in the products of Italian companies Colombo and Boticelli.
• Domestic manufacturers offer lifting beds of excellent quality( "Sonata", "Transmeb").

Retractable beds are the best solution not only for small apartments, but also for country cottages and hostels. When the bed is folded - you get a large amount of useful space, emotional comfort and the ability to move freely around the room.