Transformable two-tier sofas - an original new product for small apartments

What is transformable furniture?

Cluttering the living space with furniture is one of the main problems faced by residents of small apartments. Manufacturers of transformable furniture offer the optimal solution - turning one item into another. There is a mechanism that accomplishes this wonderful transformation in several stages.

A special mechanism turns the sofa into a bunk bed.

Thanks to the lifting device in the form of gas shock absorbers, the sofa can be easily unfolded and folded. Not only men, but also women and children can cope with this. The stability of the structure is ensured by brackets that secure it to the wall or hooks that are installed when the furniture is unfolded.

Advantages and disadvantages of transformable sofas

Before you buy a transformable sofa or bunk bed in Ukraine, Russia or another CIS country, you need to familiarize yourself with the main advantages and disadvantages of such designs. Along with significant advantages, transformable furniture also has some disadvantages.

Bunk bed-sofa, shelves and travel table

The advantages include the following characteristics:

Significant space savings, which is a big plus for small apartments.
Possibility to change the interior of the room.
Ergonomics and functionality.
Children really like bunk beds.
Some models are equipped with additional shelves, which allows you to make maximum use of usable space.
Buying a sofa that transforms into a bunk bed is cheaper than buying two separate beds.

Transformable bunk bed in the interior of a bright children's room

Although such furniture has disadvantages, they are also present in standard designs.

There is a possibility of a sleeper falling from the second floor, but you can prevent such a nuisance by choosing a model with sides.
A child under 10-12 years old will not be able to independently disassemble the bed for sleeping.

If you compare the advantages and disadvantages, compared to the former, the latter seem insignificant.

Sofa-bunk bed with wall mounting in the interior of a Scandinavian living room

Specifics of a two-tier transformable sofa

The peculiarity of the furniture is that it can be used in very small spaces, for example, in a studio apartment. The sofa unfolds only in the upward direction.

A convertible sofa is well suited for small spaces.

The material used to make the frame must be very durable. MDF and chipboard are not suitable for these purposes. If the bottoms are broken, the structure not only loses its attractive appearance, but also becomes a threat to people. Therefore, strong types of wood are used to make transformable sofas: beech, ash, walnut. Accordingly, sofas have a higher price than average.

The transformer frame must be made of durable wood.

A very successful combination: a combination of metal parts and wooden ones. The sides, stairs, frames that hold the upper berth at the top parallel to the lower one are made of durable metal alloys that are not subject to deformation.

Sofas are made from a combination of metal and wood.

Another feature of the furniture is that during the day it looks like a cozy, comfortable, modern sofa on which you can watch TV, read, or just relax. The set can be sold with pillows and poufs, which can be laid out as convenient as desired.

Choosing a sleeping “transformer”

Numerous photos of a transformable sofa tell us that these furniture items are still in great demand all over the world.

When choosing such furniture, you need to consider several characteristics:

European mechanisms are much more reliable and durable to use:
It’s better to choose models made from high-quality materials – natural wood or reliable MDF;
it is necessary to install the mechanism on a completely flat surface or it will warp;
Transformable furniture items can only be attached to a solid wall surface or brick;
When choosing the legs of a product, you should pay attention to “g” shaped specimens.

With a competent approach to choosing such furniture, it will serve its owners for decades.

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Sofa functions

The design provides many irreplaceable functions, so there is no need to buy furniture if the sofa modules can be folded into it.

Transformer Features:

fits harmoniously into the interior of any room, because when folded it looks like a compact, neat sofa;
combines a sleeping area and a daytime relaxation area;
can be equipped with an additional cabinet, table and other folding modules;
serves as a spacious storage place for things and linen if the furniture has special drawers.

Furniture finishing options are so varied that you can easily match it to the interior of the room. For children, sofas are produced with bright upholstery and inclined stairs that are easy to climb up. But children under 7 years old are prohibited from using a sleeping place on the 2nd floor.

For children, options with an inclined staircase are available.

Bunk wardrobe beds in the interior: advantages and features

Multifunctional furniture is suitable for a luxurious studio, a cozy living room and a one-room apartment. A bunk bed is disguised as brick furniture throughout the day, so before going to bed it is necessary to transform the built-in sleeping area using a folding mechanism.

Types of wardrobe beds:

The “2 in 1” system combines a wardrobe and two identical beds, located at a height of approximately 130-160 cm from each other.
The “3 in 1” system, in which a sofa is attached to the lower tier of the bed, is used as a comfortable sofa during the day. The sleeping place on the first floor of the bed is hidden in the pencil case, but when unfolded it will rest on the sofa.

The size of the closet in which the furniture is hidden directly depends on the dimensions of the bed and the parameters of the folding mechanism. Both beds are placed parallel to each other. On average, the height of the cabinet is about 2.5 - 2.7 meters, that is, it occupies the entire wall from floor to ceiling. The height of the bunk bed (about 160 cm) is added to the width of the sleeping area and the mezzanine for storing things.

A folding bunk bed is a system of two single beds connected by a ladder and an identical transformation system. The recommended width of the bed for children and teenagers is 70-90 cm. The bottom bunk will be hidden in the space between the tiers, while the second floor will have to be raised up.

Advantages of wardrobe bed:

Great space saver. Visually, the room is not cluttered, since the sleeping area is hidden in a special pencil case for most of the day.
The lifting mechanism provides a simplified transformation mode. Children can fold and unfold the two-tier structure independently.
The bed does not need to be remade every time. The sleeping place is hidden along with bedding, which is securely attached to the structure.
The base is made of slats, so the use of an orthopedic mattress will significantly increase the comfort of the bed.

Unlike traditional bunk beds, the two-in-one system cannot be disassembled into its component parts. The transformer can only be dismantled entirely. The classic design allows you to remove the top tier, creating two regular beds. It is impossible to remove the second floor bed closet, although the lower berth can be used without folding out the upper bunk.

Varieties

Before purchasing, it is better to check the lifting mechanism in action. It should be taken into account that family members have different strengths, so it is advisable to go for the sofa with the whole family. It is desirable that the mattresses on the sofas be orthopedic.

Particular attention should be paid to indicating how much weight the structure can support. It is necessary to check the strength and reliability of all mechanisms.

Bunk transformable sofa beds differ in the way they are folded out:

the upper berth is formed after turning over the seat with armrests, and the lower one is obtained from the backrest, which lowers to a horizontal position (the design is equipped with brackets);
the lower shelf located under the seat moves upward during the folding process, and the seat becomes a sleeping place below;
the lower berth is hidden under the seat, and when the metal supports are folded out, it goes up, and the lower shelf is taken out from the recess below;
the back of a transformable sofa becomes an upper berth when a wall or cabinet is added to the structure.

Transformable bunk bed – how is it?

“Hi-Tech” has become a new-fangled style in creating room interiors, which incorporates a combination of functionality and rational space saving. It was he who became the impetus for designers to develop universal furniture designs - transformers. Today, a two-story transformable bed can easily be transformed into other types of furniture. So, a night sleeping place during the day turns into a neat desk, a cozy sofa or a mobile closet.

The idea of using ergonomic furniture was appreciated by residents of small apartments and houses, which now create the main demand for this type of bed.

How to choose?

If a bunk sofa bed is required for children, you need to pay special attention to the reliability of the structures. On the 2nd floor there must be sides so that the child does not get injured. Be sure to take into account the height of the ceilings and the distance between the tiers of the sofa.

A children's sofa must have sides on the second floor.

If the ceilings are low and the height of the unfolded structure is more than 2 meters, it will be uncomfortable and uncomfortable at the top. The small distance between the shelves leads to the fact that the person in the lower berth cannot straighten his back in a sitting position.

For such a sofa, the ceilings must be high.

Transforming the sofa into a bed does not at all interfere with its placement in the living room. With proper zoning of the space, the furniture will fit perfectly with other interior items, even in the center of the room. Guests can be placed in different sleeping places, and during the day this is a place to relax.

In the living room, a sofa can be used to zone the space.

In one-room apartments, a child and parents can have separate sleeping places. The bottom shelf can be sliding - due to this you can adjust its width.

The sofa can be used to accommodate children and parents.

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A young car enthusiast from 5 to 14 years old will certainly like a bed in the shape of a boy’s car. This stylish and modern solution can decorate the interior and become the center of gaming activities.

Transformable beds are good because they combine a sleeping area and a storage system, sometimes supplemented by a work space. The design allows you to put a good orthopedic mattress that will not be deformed during use.

However, the choice of such models is small: if there is a lack of space, and not trusting lowering mechanisms, parents prefer loft beds. Even for twins, the maximum choice is transformers with a bed that rolls out from below.

We also recommend that you familiarize yourself with beds and chairs for children in more detail.

Application in the interior

Furniture can be placed in any of the rooms. But it is important to take into account its dimensions and functional features, and correctly combine it with other furniture.

The transformable sofa is suitable for placement in any room.

Bedrooms

Furniture upholstery should be harmoniously combined with other interior items. If the room is small, then it is advisable to choose a sofa with light upholstery. It is advisable that there are no flashy colors in the room. A very harmonious combination of colors: white - blue - blue, green - yellow, coffee - brown. It’s convenient when the set includes a folding table or cabinet.

In the bedroom, the sofa should be combined with other interior items.

Children's room

You can choose an interesting modification of the transformer for your child. Unfortunately, the features of the flat geometric design limit manufacturers in their design choices. But you can experiment with colors. If the set includes pillows, children will be happy to put them into houses.

For a children's room, you can choose a sofa in an original color.

In the nursery, playing with color contrasts is allowed. If it is bright and sunny, the child will be happy to be there. It is advisable that the transformer be provided with drawers for children's small items. You can store toys and fold baby clothes there.

Sometimes children's sofas are combined with drawers for storing toys.

Living room

The correct distribution of zones is important here. If the living room is spacious, then it can be divided into several zones using a transformable sofa as a divider. At night it becomes a comfortable place to sleep, and during the day it becomes a pleasant place to relax. The furniture is made in a minimalist style, so special attention is paid to how it combines with other interior items.

In the living room, a transformer can perform several functions at once.

Unfortunately, a two-story sofa will not fit into a romantic or modern style, but classic, high-tech is the optimal solution.

It should be taken into account that transformers are not combined with all styles.

Pros and cons of a two-tier sofa design

Two-tier transformable sofas have undoubted advantages:

saving living space;
simple control mechanism;
the ability to combine several pieces of furniture in one;
long service life.

The main advantage of a folding sofa is saving space in the apartment.
The disadvantages include the high cost of the product and limited edition. Unfortunately, modifications such as a bed designed in the shape of a ship and a car are not possible for children's rooms. And yet, this is a very good purchase for apartments with small rooms.

How much does a convertible sofa cost that transforms into a bunk bed?

Also, the cost depends on the type of upholstery. More modern anti-vandal fabrics are more expensive than conventional ones, but justify their price with a longer service life and ease of use. This upholstery is necessary if you have pets. Manufacturers offer a choice of different fabrics for the same sofa model, which can significantly change the cost.

European sofa folding mechanisms are considered the best in quality, but they are also the most expensive. All these circumstances determine the price of a particular transforming sofa.

Price range (RUB)

The price of such a transforming sofa depends on many factors: country of manufacture, folding mechanism, upholstery. Also, the price varies significantly by region.

In general, such furniture can be purchased in the price range from 30 thousand rubles. up to 200 thousand rubles. and more. Each family can choose a sofa according to their financial capabilities.