Big problems for small apartments. Choosing furniture for a small room
Innovative transformable furniture helps create the most spacious, functional and comfortable living space. 21 models for small apartment presented in this article with photos.
Compact transformable beds
Sofa bed in the interior of a small apartment
Thinking through new interior miniature apartment, you should definitely pay attention to the bed, which transforms into a wardrobe with a sofa. This type of furniture is in demand today more than others. Using this design is simple and pleasant. Free bed hides in one movement in an aesthetic closet, pulls out instead of a sleeping place soft sofa. Many people like to purchase such transformable items to order, in this way they can get an individual solution tailored to a specific living space, you can choose the fabric of the furniture covers. It is important to give preference to products from reputable manufacturers that guarantee unsurpassed quality, since the designs contain complex mechanisms that must be strong and durable.
sofa bed in a neutral minimalist interior
Features of choosing a bed-table for a small apartment
Owners of cramped apartments are interested in beds that can be easily installed in a closet; instead of a sleeping place, a compact work desk appears. You can choose the color and fabric of the furniture so that it harmonizes with the overall concept of the interior. The design often contains elements made of particle board; in furniture catalogs you can choose the optimal color. There are several variations of transformable furniture. In one case workplace hides under the bed - the owners do not need to clear the tabletop and all objects remain in their places; in another design, the table is folded into one sheet with a sleeping place and is located directly under it.
Folding beds for small apartments
There are horizontal and vertical variations of folding beds without a table and other details - sleeping place reliably camouflaged in a vertical position, becoming part of the cabinet. The folded version frees up a lot of usable space in a small apartment. This approach to housing planning is convenient for adults and children. A mirror or photo printing can be placed on the facade of folding furniture. It is worth paying attention to the fact that in assembled form the closet can have a depth of only three tens of centimeters, and when folded down we get a full-fledged one- or two-sleeping bed.
Bunk bed-sofa in a small apartment
On sale you can find not only beds of different widths, but also folding two-story structures. With the help of simple manipulations, an impressively sized sofa turns into two full-fledged sleeping places. Besides, interesting solution for a small apartment there are sleeping places in two tiers, aesthetically folding against the wall. A good option for children of any age or guests.
Compact transforming tables
Folding tables for a small apartment
An expanding and instantly assembled table is also a noteworthy piece of furniture. A person living in a small apartment tries to combine broad functionality with the ability to save space. This opportunity is presented by transforming furniture. 21 models for a small apartment - this list should include not only beds and sofas, but also tables. Folded models take up minimal space in the kitchen, dining room or living room. When unfolded, transformable structures are large dining tables for comfortable seating of a group of several people. The versatility of the folding bed lies in the ability to replace several interior items.
Many products are height adjustable, which means they can be used by children and adults. Methods for changing the table configuration vary depending on specific model, manufacturers use different types fastenings and moving parts. Most often, you can change the length of the tabletop by moving several sliding elements. To adjust the height, a special mechanism is introduced into the design, turning the dining table into a coffee table and vice versa. There are many complex models that combine both types of transformation. Today the book table is popular.
Original table-picture in the interior of a small room
Modern small apartments have an atmosphere simple shapes, behind which ultra-comfortable pieces of furniture are hidden. Folded this design is a work of art - a painting that organically fits into the design of the walls. Expanding the simple mechanism, we get comfortable table for any purpose, standing firmly on one or two wide supports. The leg is the picture frame. This solution was created by practical developers for creative owners. The table-picture provides virtually limitless possibilities. For example, an item can be placed in a kitchen whose area does not reach the minimum 6 square meters, in a small room for relaxation, hobbies or tea parties, inside country house or a cramped living room. There is a lot of free space in the room, and if necessary, there is an area for activity. You can surprise your guests with a reclining picture, and a mini-table will perfectly seat and dine a couple of people.
Functional and compact mirror table
Another interesting variation of the wall design is the mirror table. The presence of a reflective surface enhances the functionality and attractiveness of such furniture. By pressing our desk against the wall, we can further visually expand the space by adding a mirror. The design can be stationary, that is, attached to the wall. There are also models that can, if necessary, be removed from the wall and placed anywhere in a small apartment. Apparently, such tables will become widespread in the future.
By taking advantage of new solutions in the world of furniture, you can quickly neutralize the problem of space shortages and begin to enjoy the possibilities of beds, sofas, tables and cabinets that can change their silhouette and purpose. Folding items can find a place in different areas of the apartment. If there are no such offers in your hometown, then you can order furniture through online stores.
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The size of the room does not always allow you to install full-size furniture in it. In this case, you can save space on a sleeping place. Transformable bed for a small apartment – great option, allowing you to rationally use space and keep the room in perfect order. This design with a slight movement of the hand turns into desk, wardrobe, wall or sofa. Such devices will be useful not only in the living room, but also in the children's room, especially if there are several children in the family.
Modern transformer models easily take any shape
Transforming models are always popular among fans of rationality.
The advantages of such devices are obvious:
- in a children's room, a crib can be transformed into a table for studying or a chest of drawers for toys;
- furniture with a transformation mechanism is easy to assemble and disassemble, the whole procedure takes less than a minute;
- The sizes of transformers are very different, you can choose a suitable model for a child and an adult;
- devices are equipped with orthopedic mattresses;
Expert's point of view
Yaroslava Galayko
Lead designer and studio manager at Ecologica Interiors
Ask a question“On sale there are models decorated with carvings or upholstered in genuine leather.Tapestry or jacquard can also be used as upholstery.”
Average cost of models
| Image | Model | Cost, rub |
|---|---|---|
 | Transformable wardrobe-table | 28000 |
 | Sofa-wardrobe-bed transformer | 55000 |
 | Double transformable wardrobe bed | 55000 |
 | Transformable loft bed | 56400 |
 | Horizontal wardrobe bed | 35000 |
 | Table-bed | 35000 |
 | Wardrobe-bed-library | 92000 |
Types of mechanisms
Transformable furniture is equipped with tilt-and-turn mechanisms, each of which has its own disadvantages and advantages:
- Retractable mechanism. It is easy to operate and safe. Models with such a device usually have space for placing bed linen.
- Folding mechanism. It is dangerous because during transformation it can fall or pinch an arm or leg. Beds attached to the wall save space when assembled and allow you to place built-in shelves above them.
In addition, folding mechanisms can be gas-lift or spring. Spring ones are considered more durable and reliable due to their simplicity. There is practically nothing to break in the spring. But transforming such devices requires some effort, so for older people it is not recommended to purchase models with a spring device.
Gas lift devices are not so reliable, but when correct operation will last long enough. Furniture with this mechanism unfolds effortlessly. The only drawback of gas lift is that furniture with it is much more expensive.
Which of the described types of transformers to choose depends only on the preferences of the apartment owner and the possibility of placement. But there are some nuances that should be noted:
- Frame material. Transformers are made with a frame made of MDF, chipboard, wood or metal. Recently, metal structures, characterized by reliability and durability, have gained particular popularity. Wood is an environmentally friendly material, not much inferior in strength to metal. But chipboard and MDF are unreliable, it is better to abandon this option.
- Mattress quality. Usually the mattress comes as one set with furniture, but does not always meet the buyer’s requirements. If you can purchase a mattress separately, you need to check its dimensions. They must match the size of the bed. Special attention should be given to children's mattresses; the child's posture will depend on the correct sleeping position. The best fillers mattresses are considered to be coconut fiber or latex foam.
- Furniture size. The length of the sleeping place must correspond to the person’s height and have a margin of fifteen centimeters. To determine a comfortable width, you need to lie down and put your hands behind your head. If your elbows fit into the dimensions of the sleeping place, it fits.
- Safety and structural strength. These parameters are especially important for a bed in a children's room.
Results
A transformable bed for a small apartment is an excellent opportunity to rationally use space. A wide range of models allows you to choose furniture that suits the size and design. When purchasing, you should pay attention to the quality of the folding mechanism and the compliance of the bed with physiological parameters.
Problem small apartments and functional, folding furniture is not new. Simple transformers have been found in almost every apartment since Soviet times. For example, a sofa bed, a chair-bed, a table-book. A transformable bed for a small apartment is the most current topic, because it is the sleeping place that takes up the most space in the room in terms of dimensions.
Transformable furniture options
With the advent of new materials and mechanisms, folding models have acquired greater functionality and reliability. Winch mechanisms gave way to hydraulic and pneumatic ones. The spring mechanisms used to transform sofas have been improved and lightened. Lightweight composite materials for load-bearing structures are characterized by increased reliability.
Moreover, in dynamic times, the idea of transforming space through the use design techniques in demand. At recent furniture exhibitions, awards were given to designers who developed transformable furniture for a miniature apartment. What are the main options offered by furniture designers and designers?
Transformable wardrobe bed
The most common option is a transformable bed wardrobe; photos of such models are often found in various furniture magazines. Quite simple options are horizontal or vertical fastening of the bed to the closet wall. In a vertical position, the bed is attached to one side panel along its width. In a horizontal position, behind the base – along the length of the bed. If necessary, using hydraulic mechanism the bed rises and turns into one of the walls of the closet. For decoration use shelves, a mirror, decorative panels. Visually it looks like a cabinet or wall.
For rest or sleep, the sleeping place is lowered, fixed on folding legs, and you get a horizontal bed, comfortable for proper rest. Additionally, these walls include niches for linen, belts securing the bed and mattress, and lighting. It's so versatile small-sized version which is suitable for living room, small bedroom and children's room.
Sofa bed wall
This option is optimal for a small living room. Suitable for when relatives or guests have arrived and you need an extra bed, or if the apartment is very tiny. The combination is as follows – wardrobe bed sofa transformer. In a stationary state, we see a wall or cabinet along which a corner sofa is located. This is a typical living room setting. Behind the back of the sofa, adjacent to the wall, there is a niche with a sleeping place. If necessary, this part of the sofa can be transformed into a bed.
There are options when the wall can have an additional soft component for a sofa or a complete bed frame with a mattress, which is lowered and fixed with folding legs. This is how transformable sofa beds work for a small apartment.
On video: wardrobe-bed-sofa transformer.
Models for children's and office
One of convenient options– a sofa-table-bed for a child’s room or a mini-office, suitable for rooms where you need to combine a work area for studying and a sleeping place. The principle of operation is similar to combining a bed with a wardrobe. In this case, when folded, on the back side of the bed, a structure is attached that turns into a work table.
A transformable bed for a small room with a table is convenient for a nursery, bedroom and small one-room apartment, such as a “living room”.
The children's room needs space optimization more than others, especially if there are two, sometimes more, children in one room. To solve this problem, there are systems that provide transformers for two sleeping places - ranging from simple models, with retractable niches with a mattress from under the bed, to more complex ones with two bunk beds.
In the first case, it is enough to use traditional furniture materials: wood, chipboard, MDF. In the second case, all frame elements must be made of durable composite materials, but quite light. The design principle is that a similar second niche is located above the lower niche. When folded, it is also attached to the wall.
When preparing a place to rest, two structures are laid out. The upper berth is fixed and connected to the lower one using frame elements. Additionally, a ladder is installed so that you can get to the second tier. When assembled, we see a cabinet, at the bottom of which there is a workplace for studying. The first and second options can significantly expand the functionality of the room.
Transformable sofa model
A 3 in 1 transformable sofa bed is another solution for apartments with limited space. When folded, it is a regular sofa with a soft back made of furniture cushions. The sides consist of a rigid frame, often covered with artificial leather. They have rotating mechanisms, which allow them to turn 180 degrees.
Also, the sidewalls are connected to each other by a furniture board, which is not visible when folded. The furniture slab will subsequently become the surface of the table; it is hidden behind the furniture cushions. There is a niche mounted at the bottom of the sofa where there is an additional soft part.
Three-in-one transformation options:
- Folded state. A full-fledged comfortable sofa with leather sides and soft furniture cushions.
- Bed. A niche extends out. Using the dolphin mechanism and the tension loop, the second half of the soft part is removed. As a result, we get a spacious sleeping area, that is, a bed.
- Sofa table. The cushions are removed, and the rigid structure is lifted along the fastening axis. Let us remember that it consists of sidewalls that are connected to each other by a tabletop. We get a full table. The fixing support is the side parts of the sofa. The dimensions of the table allow it not only to be used for work, but also as a dining table (length 1.9 m, width 0.7 m).
All three transformation options make it possible to obtain a complete and functional sofa, bed, table. These are the most popular solutions for transforming furniture systems with fairly simple mechanisms.
On video: transformable sofa 3 in 1.
Current trends
It has already been noted that transformable furniture has become fashion trend. There are objective conditions for this. Real estate is expensive. At the beginning of a career, many have to be content with small apartments. The desire to make such premises functional, interesting and non-standard is pushing designers all over the world to search for new solutions.
Transformable beds are becoming increasingly popular. Such furniture allows you to significantly save space in a small apartment without compromising the functionality of the room and without the use of additional pieces of furniture.
Features and Benefits
A transforming bed requires the utmost care, mainly due to the regularly operating lifting mechanism, which can break due to its poor quality or because it was handled carelessly. Therefore, it is important to think through all these points before purchasing such unusual item interior The main advantage of such furniture is that it can be used anywhere: in a large bedroom, a classic wardrobe-bed can be decorated with a print or a mirror panel; it will fit neatly into the room, providing maximum free space.
Dresser beds are especially in demand in small apartments and studios. Eat large selection models for children's rooms, ranging from cribs for the little ones with changing tables and convenient drawers to bunk beds for schoolchildren. Small transformers in the form of poufs, chairs and benches are used in offices where there may be a need to stay and work overnight.
Varieties
Manufacturers offer the following variations of transforming beds:
- Vertical design– an “adult” double wardrobe-bed-transformer, the head of which is fixed to the wall, and the main part is placed at its entire height. The horizontal bed is intended for use as one sleeping place, attached to the wall with its side. The advantage of a horizontal model is that the wall space remains unoccupied and paintings or shelves for books can be placed on it, Moreover, when unfolded, it does not look so bulky and takes up little space.
All transforming beds, based on the features of their design, can be divided into vertical and horizontal.
- Transformable bed with a roll-out berth- This is one of the simplest models: a spare bed is built into another. With its help, you can optimize the space, and the opportunity to organize a second bed will be available at any time.
- Lifting folding transforming bed can be disguised as other furniture in the apartment, for example, by mounting it in a closet or wall. A pneumatic-based mechanism lifts it up and puts it in a specially designated place. Most often this is an adult double bed, but there are also similar models designed specifically for children. The mechanism itself is quite easy to use, and a school-age child can handle it without difficulty.
- Dresser-bed popular in studios or one-room apartments, ideal for single people who do not need an extra bed. Using a soft mechanical drive, it slides out of a special box, which during the daytime looks just like an ordinary chest of drawers. There is also the simplest folding model of such a bed, when it is simply put into a box using a simple lifting mechanism.
- One of the most interesting and attention-grabbing models is pouf bed. It is deservedly called the most modern folding phone in the world. When folded it looks like soft ottoman, the dimensions of which are very compact. But if you lift the lid, inside there is the most ordinary metal structure on legs with a comfortable mattress, which extends vertically. The model can easily be transformed back: just fold it like a regular folding bed and put it inside the pouf.
- Banquette bed differs from a transformable pouffe in its even smaller size, as well as the ability to organize two or three seats in any conditions in case of shortage. If these three seats are put together, they can be used as a convenient folding bed. Another difference between it and a pouf of a similar design is that in the first case, the folding bed is retracted directly into the pouf, and in the case of a banquette bed, it is completely transformed.
- Chair-bed is a modern modification folding chair, well known to Russian consumers. The folding mechanism helps to extend the berth metal frame forward. There are also very comfortable and pleasant to the touch types of such a chair with a frameless design: the soft mattress is simply rolled up or down, and the whole composition looks like a small soft chair without legs.
- Bed with convertible headboard provides the opportunity to install the headboard in a more comfortable position for the person. You can raise this part of the bed so that it turns into a comfortable back support: in this position it is very good to read books or watch TV, relaxing at home with variety and maximum comfort.
- Bench bed made of wood or metal, but the most best option – wooden bench, which is a simple retractable structure that can be folded forward or like a sofa-book. The option is well suited for a summer residence. The main thing is to have a good orthopedic mattress was always at hand: it will help organize an additional sleeping place as best as possible.
- For a schoolchild one of optimal options will be a transformable children's bed, in which two objects change places during the day and at night: during the daytime, the bed goes up and the table moves down. There is enough space under the table to put small objects or toys there. The advantage of this design is that the child’s room will always be kept in order and there will be enough free space for games.
- Double-decker transformable bed will be an excellent option for two children in a family. This is a comprehensive design solution that includes not only the sleeping places themselves. It is easy to imagine such a bed with bedside tables and shelves, which, thanks to a carefully thought-out composition, fit harmoniously into the overall picture.
The distance between the lower and upper tiers can be small, so if the sleeping places are assembled, they will occupy a minimal amount of space. Also, two-story children's beds can be folding. Crib with a pendulum for small children – the best way to rock a child to sleep without additional psychological costs. It is equipped with a pendulum-shaped mechanism that sets the crib in motion. The “smart” crib rocks and rotates, and the child falls asleep much faster.
Materials
First of all, when choosing, you should always pay attention to the quality of the materials from which the transforming bed is made. If you incorrectly calculate the load, then, coupled with “budget” types of materials, any model of this type can very quickly fail. IN in this case don't give preference to the usual Chipboard. It is better to opt for more durable models made of MDF, and if possible, then purchase a product from natural wood. Two-thirds of the full load of such beds falls on its legs, so their optimal shape is the letter “G” or in the form wide board, which is capable of supporting itself.
Many people want to immediately purchase a transforming bed with a mattress included. Since the designs themselves are distinguished by certain specifics and great variety, it is not possible to equip each of them with a mattress: the bed moves every day, changing its location, and the mattress can simply fall, even if it is fixed with something.
It is not recommended to take the currently fashionable “ecological mattresses” for transformers: they are filled with coconut shavings, which, due to their heaviness, will create unnecessary additional stress on the bed mechanism. If manufacturing companies equip their beds with mattresses, then, as a rule, they are made only of latex: they are orthopedic, do not deform (which is very important if the bed is constantly moving) and most importantly, they are light, which does not burden the mechanism.
Frames for convertible beds are made from solid wood, often in combination with a durable metal alloy. There are also lighter beds with a metal frame, which makes them easier to transform either manually or using any lifting mechanism. Of course, the frame of the combined structure is both stronger and looks more aesthetically pleasing, but it requires more advanced mechanics for raising and lowering the bed, which can withstand the weight of both wood and metal.
Portable models in the form of ottomans, banquettes or armchairs have flexible but durable metal frames.
Popular colors and examples in the interior
Wardrobe-bed-transformer in white, beige or ivory, despite its large size, it will look very gentle and create a feeling of airiness and lightness of the space for relaxation, despite the massiveness of such a structure. Such color solutions especially good if we are talking about a separate bedroom.
A convertible single bed in wenge and dark blue will look good in the interior of a studio apartment or living room combined with a bedroom. When folded, it will not differ from another piece of furniture (wardrobe or chest of drawers), and the thick and rich colors of this range will give the space an indescribable feeling home comfort. Wenge of various shades is also preferable if you plan to install a transformer of any design in country house or at the dacha.
In lime or honey color you can decorate a two-story transformable bed for school-age children or a bed for a teenage girl.
Of course, a built-in transformable bed should not always be perceived as the only choice in conditions where the living space is small in size. In the living room, this solution can be an excellent additional sleeping place.
For example, there is a variety that is well camouflaged, being combined with a sofa. It's about about a vertical folding structure, made in the same color and style with the central part of the sofa, which can be placed in a special niche next to the cabinet. When folded, the ensemble looks natural and cozy.
If there is a desire and opportunity, then a transformable sleeping place can be arranged in such a way that when folded it will completely merge with the surrounding environment and will be completely invisible. Designers use photo wallpapers, prints of different colors and qualities that blend with the main part of the furniture present in the living room.
Transformer 3 in 1 (wardrobe-sofa-bed)– convenient and functional classic version. When folded, it looks like a wardrobe with a sofa in the middle, and when unfolded, it is a large double bed, the legs of which, when folded, turn into hanging shelf. For a small living room, there is nothing better than a horizontal sofa bed built into a plasterboard niche. This additional sleeping area can also be perfectly disguised by using the upper part of the niche as a shelf for souvenirs.
One of the most popular options for the bedroom is a transforming wardrobe bed. It is perfect for those who want to sleep on a very large bed and at the same time preserve space in the room. The closet houses clothes and bed linen, and thanks to the fact that during the daytime the bed tilts up, the bedroom will always look neat and harmonious.
Review of the best manufacturers
The most popular manufacturers on the market are:
- The leaders in terms of production of vertically folding transforming beds are two well-known companies from Italy - Colombo 907 and Clei. They produce durable and safe transforming mechanisms. One of the most popular models of Italian designers is a modular transformable bed: sofa-table-wardrobe-bed.
- American company Resource Furniture developed the concept of a spatial solution, which has become a unique and very convenient know-how: one item, occupying minimal space in the room, can serve as a bed with shelves, as well as a work table, dining table, and even a coffee table.
- German company Belitec is an innovator and developer of models with a transformable base with electric drive and massage. This mechanism is unique in that it can be activated by simply pressing a button. Of course, the price of a product with such a control system will be an order of magnitude higher, but it can justify itself many times over.
- Among the German manufacturers, it is also worth noting the company Geuther, who brought additional innovations to children's transformers, improving them with a spacious storage box and additional sleeping space.
- Decadrages is a French company that owns original idea solving the question of how to equip a non-standard sleeping place for a schoolchild. The bed is equipped with a special lifting mechanism, which raises it to the ceiling during the day, and during sleep it can be lowered down to any desired height.
- Transforming sofas also regularly undergo improvements of all kinds. Firm HeyTeam created a model called "Multiplo", which is modular system, consisting of different blocks and can fit perfectly into any interior solution. This company creates multi-module models of transformers 3 in 1, 6 in 1, 7 in 1 and even 8 in 1.
- Italian manufacturers Calligaris and Colombo on modern stage They produce not only the well-known wardrobe beds of the classic vertical type, but also boast new products in the form of wardrobe beds with a rotation mechanism.
- From Russian manufacturers There are two companies that deserve attention: this "Metra" and "Narnia". They produce transformers with strong steel frames and mechanisms good quality. The products are cheaper than those of their foreign colleagues, and these companies are located in Lyubertsy and Kaliningrad.
