Folding furniture, called transformers, is convenient for small apartments. Manufacturers produce single copies of interior items and multifunctional sets. A special place is occupied by transformable children's furniture, which can grow with the kids. This short review presents a variety of space-saving furniture models for sitting and lying, working and drawing.
Transformable furniture allows you to equip even a very small room with everything you need
Features of transformable furniture in a children's room
Folding modules and sliding systems are designed for infants and older children. Teens can find beds that can be stowed away in closets, tables with convertible tops, and much more. Furnishings are created to provide the child with maximum living comfort. There are places for classes and textbooks for schoolchildren. The small transformable children's room can accommodate everything a child needs and leaves room for free movement.
A bed with a lifting base, under which there is a convenient storage system
Folding products have a number of advantages; thanks to the increasing sleeping space, there is no need to change furniture as the baby grows. The transformer has all kinds of drawers, compartments, other functional elements, and devices that improve comfort. Tiered and modular models are convenient for twins and the same age who are used to being together, but everyone has their own personal space. In a small area, children can perform different activities if a recreation and study area is provided.
The folding interior has certain disadvantages:
- a child may feel uncomfortable in a large bed;
- one folding module takes up a lot of space at once;
- Numerous storage spaces are not designed for large items.
Sometimes transformable furniture gets boring and you have to buy something new.
A mobile chair-bed does not take up little space during the day, and in the evening it turns into a sleeping place
Design and arrangement of the bed-table
The described piece of furniture is quite complex to manufacture, but is as simple as possible to use. “Activation” of any of the surfaces occurs in one of several ways:
- The table rises and the bed unfolds, acquiring a horizontal position.
- The tabletop and sleeping area unfold simultaneously.
- The bed slides out from under the table top strictly horizontally.
- By completely changing the arrangement of structural parts.
Lifting mechanisms are also completely different:
- The movement occurs due to a wire spring.
- Using a gas shock absorber - movement occurs using gas under pressure. Everything happens completely silently and lasts a long time.
- Retractable and roll-out options.
Lifting mechanisms may vary.
Any of the described designs has its fans, because it has its own pros and cons. Models should be selected depending on the age of the child - whether he is a schoolchild or a teenager, so that he can independently cope with the layout.
Types of transformable furniture
Multifunctional furniture can be:
- with vertical and horizontal transformation;
- tiered, when the entire space is occupied, space is saved;
- composite, when the modules move without mechanical devices;
- equipped with rotating structures.
The sofa bed has a simple and fairly reliable design
In furniture stores you can find:
- pull-out and reclining beds;
- desks with movable tabletops;
- multifunctional wardrobes;
- various chests of drawers;
- high chairs and cots for babies.
The modern folding interior is equipped with convenient mechanisms and is easy to assemble.
It is important to combine interior items correctly and adhere to a single style.
Transformable bed
A transformable children's bed for a small apartment grows with the baby.
The transformable crib can be modified to suit the age and height of the baby
The height of the bed is adjustable, making it comfortable to rock babies in cribs with a pendulum. The cradle transforms into a deep playpen; reliable wheels move easily. Models with 6 and 8 types of transformations are surprising; a transformable bed with longitudinal motion sickness does not take up much space.
There are models that combine a changing table with cabinets and a roll-out orthopedic base.
A compact and capacious chest of drawers with a changing surface is convenient for placing children's things
Table transformer
For schoolchildren living in a small apartment, an original transforming children's desk will be an alternative to a bulky desk. Furniture with adjustable height and tilt of the tabletop will help avoid scoliosis and preserve the child’s vision.
A transforming desk with adjustable legs will “grow” with the student
Convenient drawer is useful for storing writing instruments
Lightweight plastic transformable children's tables have an expressive design and bright colors. For older children, compact models with drawers, retractable table tops, and reclining seats are intended. For a teenager, you can buy a transformable children's bed-table. The sleeping place is laid out on the tabletop.
Modular furniture accustoms the child to order. In a cramped space it is possible to find a place for exercise and outdoor games.
Transformable chair
Popular children's transformable tables and chairs have different functionality. Some models grow with the baby and can serve until school. Others turn into rocking chairs for babies, needed from the first year of life. Folding, composite, retractable options made of wood and plastic have been developed. The textile design of the seat looks original.
This model can be used as a high chair for feeding a baby or as a full-fledged table for an older child
Furniture items for children are not designed for heavy loads; the permissible weight is indicated in the operating instructions. It is unsafe to exceed the calculated values.
The transformable chair “Humpbacked Horse” was developed in accordance with the recommendations of orthopedic doctors
And others
Multifunctional folding or sliding furniture is available in several modifications: from prefabricated modules, cabinet, with upholstery. Folding children's sofas are combined with hanging shelves, cabinets, and drawers for storing essentials.
A folding bed consisting of a wall with shelves and drawers is an excellent solution for a small room
A wall with transformable modules fits perfectly into small rooms, is used for zoning studio apartments, and creates a personal space for the child. Wardrobes are combined with a sleeping area and a work desk.
One set of furniture can provide sleeping places for two children at night, and serve as a comfortable sofa during the day
The walls with the table are placed in an area that receives sunlight. For a two-story layout, it is worth providing an additional lamp.
How to choose the right transformable bed-table and mattress for it
When selecting, it is advisable to take into account many details in order to purchase the highest quality and attractive interior element. As already mentioned, it is undoubtedly important to pay attention to the type of material used, as well as the size and type of transformation of the structure. But besides this, it is important to consider other details:
- Spare parts for the transformation mechanism. Important criteria are resistance to wear, anti-corrosion coating, degree of strength, and it is also important that the parts do not create noise when moving. The frames must be without the slightest damage. The mechanisms responsible for lifting must be made of hardened steel.
- Mattress. The best options are mattresses without springs. There are options containing coconut shavings, but they are heavy and will additionally load the structure. Latex mattresses have excellent orthopedic properties. At the same time, they are lightweight and hold their shape for a long time. Since the furniture will constantly fold, this also needs to be taken into account when choosing a mattress.
- Decor features. A children's bed such as a transformable table can have a completely different design, so making a choice can be very difficult. Very often, the facade is decorated with laminated chipboard, MDF boards, and textile coverings or eco-leather are used as upholstery.
When choosing furniture, you need to take into account several criteria.
There are also unusual models with backlighting and plasma panels. This is all matched to the overall interior. The more additional functions the furniture has, the higher its price will be.
Furniture making materials
Children's interior items are made from environmentally friendly materials that do not emit harmful substances. Relevant standards for plastic and metal products have been developed.
Tree
Wooden cabinets, beds, and other interior items create a healthy microclimate. Folding structures are made from solid wood; natural veneer is ideal for finishing. Durable natural material is ideal for a children's room.
A wooden pendulum bed equipped with a special mechanism that allows you to rock your baby to sleep as if in a cradle.
Metal
All moving mechanisms are made of tool steel with a large margin of safety. Metal chrome elements give the furniture a modern look, practical semicircular sides make the interior safe for children.
The most reliable are transformable furniture, the construction of which uses a durable metal frame
And others
Resin-reinforced wood panels are traditionally used to create modular and cabinet furniture. Eco-friendly plastic at a low cost is used to create lightweight interior structures.
A hidden bed made of MDF hides in a niche due to a folding mechanism and, when raised, merges with the overall design
Which mechanisms are more reliable?
All transformer furniture is equipped with various mechanisms designed to transform furniture from one element to another. In the process of selecting any item, you should evaluate the reliability and strength of the existing elements.
When choosing, you have to deal with the types of devices:
- various auxiliary levers or hinges attached to a base made of wood or metal, and the smoothness and ease of transformation depend on them, so they must be strong and reliable;
- separate independent mechanisms that act not only as a means for transformation, but also as a full-fledged frame, and they must be the most durable;
- Camping furniture is usually equipped with various mechanisms that are not very strong and durable.
If you are choosing a design for children, and it is planned that it will be used for a long time, then it is advisable to focus on the second option.
Types of transformer furniture mechanisms
A feature of each type of transformable interior items are original designs that ensure safe operation of the furniture. The mechanism unfolds in one motion; simplicity and reliability are the main principles of hinge manufacturers.
When choosing transformable furniture, special attention must be paid to the quality of the fittings used.
Roll-out, folding and swing systems, “dolphins”, “Eurobooks”, “accordions” help create compact headsets.
What to look for when choosing
When searching for the optimal transformable furniture that will be used by children, you should consider some recommendations from experts:
- the contract must be reliable and safe;
- it should fit well into the existing interior;
- must match the age of the immediate small owner;
- should be convenient and multifunctional;
- the child must like her;
- its price must correspond to its quality.
Thus, transformable furniture is quite popular. It is presented in different forms, and at the same time it is possible to choose the best option for children of different ages. In the selection process, you should take into account various factors in order to get really high-quality, easy-to-use, inexpensive and pleasant items for the child, used for a long time.
Bunk beds
Two-story models and three-tier modules are convenient when there are two children. The varied designs offer interesting models for twins and children of different ages. Double folding wardrobe beds are equipped with orthopedic mattresses. There are simple options for “folding beds” with a spacious drawer for bedding.
Folding beds in a school-age boys' room
Modern options for folding beds are valued for functionality and convenience. The main advantage is the saving of living space, the bed does not occupy a separate area. Such furniture combines important functional features of interiors: mobility and simplicity. Beds for temporary use do not litter the living space.
Transformable bed with an additional bed in the form of a roll-out section equipped with drawers
When arranging furniture, it is necessary to leave passages of at least 40 cm for safe passage to the bathroom or toilet.
Photos of transformable beds for teenagers in the interior
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When there is a shortage of space, choosing a transforming bed for teenagers is considered a real godsend. This allows you to place the necessary furniture in the room, and provides the child with the opportunity for proper sleep and rest. Among other things, this bed model is stylish and modern.
Wardrobe or chest of drawers
Furniture factories began to pay more attention to creating universal furniture for storing clothes, toys, school supplies, textbooks, and dictionaries. A transforming wardrobe with a bed and a sofa is an ideal option for large families.
A transforming wardrobe with a full bed is suitable for a teenager’s room
A chest of drawers with a pull-out chair will replace a bulky desk. They produce models with retractable tabletops, swivel ones for teenagers, and dresser tables for changing babies.
The transformable chest of drawers can easily turn into a desk if necessary.
Photos of examples of children's room design with transformable furniture
The photo selection presents the best transformable beds for children, photos and successful design solutions in different price categories.
If you remove the side of this crib, the baby's sleeping bed will turn into a comfortable sofa for an older child
The transformable crib as in the photo takes up little space, numerous drawers are designed for storing things.
A bed-table will be the optimal solution for a teenager’s room
The compact arrangement of all the essentials helps to unload the space, creating more air. Some transformers have a play area.
Combined furniture allows you to save space and not clutter the space with unnecessary objects
Thanks to an integrated approach, using transformable furniture, you can comfortably furnish even the smallest room. It is necessary to take into account the age and gender of the child. Teenagers are attracted to modern design, boys prefer minimalism, girls are attracted to romanticism. A comfortable environment inspires the child and helps children develop.
Multifunctional loft bed with desk
Advantages and disadvantages
Before choosing such furniture, you should understand what features it has. The advantages of transformers include:
- wide range of models;
- safety;
- practicality, durability;
- the presence of additional elements (changing table, chest of drawers, compartments and other devices);
- space optimization;
- multifunctionality;
- taking care of children's posture - beds with a comfortable mattress are much more comfortable than sofas, often purchased for apartments with small dimensions;
- ease of use;
- the opportunity to choose transformable furniture for two children;
- ergonomics.
Transformers allow you to take a fresh look at home comfort. These are not just comfortable, multifunctional beds, sofas, wardrobes and tables, but also an elegant modern prefabricated furniture set that easily fits into any interior. Despite all these advantages, transformers have some disadvantages:
- Higher cost of furniture if we are talking about high-quality mechanisms and materials.
- Only one function (bed, table or closet) is available for use at a time.
- Transformation mechanisms can sometimes jam and break.
- Folding or unfolding furniture requires effort. Not every child or elderly person is able to do this on their own.
- Despite the numerous compartments and drawers, they are often small in size, so it will not be possible to fit large items in them.
Low-cost models often have poor performance quality. When choosing a children's transformer in the furniture department, you should give preference to more expensive options.
