In small and one-room apartments, there is a problem of lack of free space to organize space for the needs of the owners. In order to solve this issue, a lot of varieties of transforming furniture are produced, which include built-in beds in the closet. This practical thing unfolds before going to bed and hides back in the morning, thereby freeing up floor space for other purposes. It is also a great opportunity to have an extra bed in case a guest or relative arrives.
Transforming furniture: wardrobe bed and its varieties
Just like ordinary beds, transforming beds are single, double and one and a half. In addition, for children's rooms they are made in a bunk version and in the form of a loft bed - it folds almost under the ceiling, and you need to climb a ladder, which also serves as a support.
By the nature of folding, they are of two types - vertical and horizontal. The first option provides for unfolding and assembly along the length of the bed, that is, its end will rise and fallpart, in the second option, respectively, the long side is involved.
The front part is made in the form of a swing wardrobe or wardrobe, which are very diverse: a simple wardrobe with shelves, a bookcase or a whole wall in which a folding wardrobe-bed is hidden. If it was not possible to find a suitable option in the standard version, then you can find a company in your city that specializes in custom-made such products.
What is the wardrobe bed made of
You can also buy such a bed without a front part, it does not differ much from the usual one. The frame is made of a metal square, the wall thickness of which is 2 mm, and bent glued lamellas, installed in 12 rows. The whole structure rests on height-adjustable legs (instead of them there may be a metal bracket or a wooden plank), 3 belts are provided to fix the bedding. The most important thing with which the transformation of the bed is carried out is the lifting and lowering mechanism, the reliability of which determines the quality of operation and the durability of the entire structure.
Built-in beds in a closet, purchased complete with a front part, have a bottom made in the form of hinged fake doors to hide the entire structure from view. The legs can be made secret (hide in special recesses when folded) or have a design in the form of a decorative element. Lighting and various interior details are usually installed inside the cabinet.(paintings, etc.).
Lifting mechanism
This assembly can be equipped with gas lifts (air springs) or springs. The latter are already outdated and built-in beds in the closet are no longer produced with them, but if they suddenly come across, then you should not take them, because they tend to stretch and quickly lose their parameters.
On the market, these mechanisms are represented by manufacturers from Germany, Italy, France and, of course, Russia. The presented products differ in price, durability, constructive mechanism and duration of operation, which for some devices can reach 50 thousand working cycles. Imported products are more expensive and more reliable, however, domestic products are also constantly being improved, but in any case, they must be certified, and a guarantee for the device will be a plus.
Cabinet-bed transformer: price and what to look for when choosing
To choose a quality product, you need to observe a number of important points. First you need to find out about the manufacturer: how long has he been on the market and whether his built-in beds in the closet have been tested. Regardless of the manufacturer of the lifting mechanism, it must be designed for the weight of the entire structure, including the facade and orthopedic mattress. You also need to make sure that gas lifts do not stick out of the bed, because they can cause injury if carelessly moved, especially for children.
Also pay attention to the material of the front of the bed and the cabinet box, because they will be under load: laminated chipboard productsoften break, because sometimes there are voids in their structure that cannot be seen. More suitable are MDF or OSB (oriented strand board) - it will be somewhat more expensive, but better. It is better to choose a bracket or a support board as supporting elements - they are more reliable than individual legs.
A transformer bed, the price of which will depend not only on the main design, but also on the presence of decorative elements, can be made to order, which makes it even more expensive. Classic options will cost an average of 40-50 thousand rubles, more sophisticated models can cost around 100 thousand rubles.
Installation details
The entire structure is attached to the wall and floor with self-tapping screws and dowels, so these planes must be even so that there are no distortions that adversely affect the operation of the lifting and lowering mechanism and the deviation of the bed from the vertical position when assembled, as a result of which there will be a gap will form between it and the cabinet box. Therefore, such surface defects must necessarily be eliminated. It would not be superfluous to entrust the installation to specialists and issue this procedure with an act of work performed, according to which, in which case, you can make a claim.
