Review of popular models of chest of drawers, design features

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The insufficient amount of space in modern apartments forces owners to look for practical furniture with increased functionality. Often you have to combine a bedroom with a study, so a folding bed will fit best into the interior. Using a lifting mechanism, the structure changes position from horizontal to vertical, hiding in the closet for a day. All components are made to order, and the wood and metal elements not only withstand significant weight, but are also resistant to frequent transformation.

Transformable furniture in the living room interior

A wardrobe bed is an excellent option for a small apartment. At night, the furniture will serve as a full-fledged sleeping place. During the day it will serve as a closet.

Folding bed from a closet in a living room interior with open shelves

A lift-up or fold-down bed is a regular one-, one-and-a-half-, double or children's bed. The furniture has a special spring-type lifting mechanism that can lift the bed.

Folded wardrobe bed in the living room

When folded, this piece of furniture is a simple piece of furniture or has the appearance of a cabinet. The cabinet door, which faces the floor when unfolded, is decorated in various ways. All wardrobe beds differ from each other in size, orientation and workmanship.

Wardrobe-bed unfolded on legs

Design dimensions

The dimensions of functional furniture depend on the type of construction. An ordinary adult chest of drawers has a standard length of 200–220 cm and a width of 90–200 cm. Only the height changes, which depends on the number of tiers of drawers. The dimensions of beds for teenagers are within 90 × 200 cm. The length and height of bunk models are dictated by additional modules that are included in the kit: bedside tables, table, steps.

Advantages of folding children's beds, rules for safe placement

The dimensions of transformers and folding models differ in assembled and disassembled form. When choosing such a bed, you need to calculate in advance how much space the folding or pull-out elements will require. In the room where there is an adult transformable chest of drawers, there should be free space for people to move around.

Models designed for newborns are always larger than the usual dimensions of the cradle. The changing table takes up additional space, thereby increasing the length of the structure. The width of the child's seat remains standard - 60–80 cm, and the length is 170–180 cm.

Large structures hardly fit into small rooms. Compact models, on the contrary, get lost in the atmosphere of spacious rooms. When choosing a chest of drawers, you should take into account not only the ratio of the size of the furniture and the area of ​​the bedroom, but also the configuration of the room. If you plan to place the bed in a niche, the parameters depend on the width of the wall.

Who needs to equip the living room interior with a wardrobe bed?

A bed with a lifting mechanism is no different from the standard model. It is just as convenient and comfortable. It is ideal to use in the following cases:

1. People living in a one-room apartment. It is also suitable for those who have little free space. In these cases, purchasing such furniture will be the most successful. With its help, you can wisely manage free square meters.
2. It is recommended for newlyweds to get a wardrobe bed. This will help them save their finances, leaving them for more pleasant expenses.
3. If the room is divided into a living room and a children's bedroom area, then you cannot do without such a bed.
4. If you constantly have a lot of relatives and guests spending the night in your house, then accommodating them can be a big problem. With the help of a wardrobe bed, you will have an additional sleeping space that will be comfortable and spacious.

Modern designers offer classic and unexpected original models.

Bed lift drive types

Based on the type of drive that powers the lifting mechanism, bed elevators are divided into mechanical and electrical models.

In automated models, the raising and lowering of the bed is carried out by an electric motor. To activate the lifting unit, simply press a button. To prevent spontaneous sleeping, the bed is equipped with special protective systems. Including a mechanism that blocks the movement of the bed when the weight of the empty bed exceeds 9 kilograms. Most electric models have a remote control function and are equipped with a special remote control. In automated models, moving the bed vertically can also be done manually. The manual lifting mechanism ensures reliable operation of the device for many years and does not require maintenance. The operation of the system is ensured by counterweights. The mechanical mechanism is activated by a light touch of the hands, and lowering and raising the bed does not take much time.

Reliability of wardrobe beds in the living room

Many people are very skeptical about various innovations. Most people tend not to trust new and modern things at all. But the wardrobe-bed does not deserve doubt. Experts say that you should not hesitate to purchase it.

Wardrobe-bed in the living room interior with mirror surfaces

According to reviews from many manufacturers and buyers, wardrobe beds are of high quality and reliability. For their manufacture, materials such as:

• natural wood: oak, ash, pine;
• chipboard;
• laminated chipboard;
• MDF;
• Veneer.

Single folding bed in living room design
Such designs can last for many years, without frequent breakdowns. In such beds, wood or plastic is used to make a lattice under the mattress. And to make the structure as strong as possible, the frame is made of metal with special inserts.

Bed hidden in the wall of the living room

Base materials and mattress

Modern beds can be made of various components, which contribute not only to saving space, but also to comfortable sleep.

The base is most often made of lamellas

Let's look at what reasons there are in more detail:

• fabric - made of dense textile material, plain weave. Due to its qualities, the fabric is intended for intensive use; it is attached to a metal frame using springs or brackets through special eyelets. This model resembles a folding bed and is not intended for people weighing over 120 kg. Used in inexpensive models;
• mesh - a metal mesh is stretched over the base frame thanks to springs or special brackets. Such a base has a longer service life compared to fabric, and can also withstand the weight of an adult weighing 150 kg;
• slats are wooden slats that are attached to a metal frame. The advantages of the lamellas lie in their orthopedic design. This model of bed with slats is made of beech, birch or oak slats, can withstand weight up to 250 kg and guarantees comfortable rest.

In most cases, the mattress is folded into a cabinet along with the frame.
A base of any quality requires a mattress to be placed on top for a comfortable sleep.

Furniture models that come complete with a mattress are the most convenient because they fit perfectly into the dimensions of the bedside table and you don’t have to adjust anything.

The thickness of the mattress ranges from 5 to 15 centimeters

Let's look at what types are on the market today:

• springless - withstands heavy loads, is silent and can withstand repeated folding. The cover consists of hygroscopic eco-friendly fabric. The mattress is filled with polyurethane foam, latex or a combination of these substances;
• cotton – made according to standards from natural cotton fiber. The advantage of cotton is its environmental friendliness and hypoallergenic qualities. This mattress will be ideal for use in a children's room;
• Kholkon is a springless mattress, similar in quality to cotton, but the Kholkon filler is made of synthetic polyester fiber, and the fiber itself looks like a small spring. This model is easy to wash at home;
• foam rubber is a soft mattress, easy to maintain, but short-lived;
• coconut - this filler is considered non-allergenic and hard, suitable for beds with an orthopedic base;
• A spring mattress is a new development in the sleep products industry, where independent springs are fixed into a single block, and the voids are filled with a combined filler capable of shock absorption. This mattress model is almost 10 centimeters high, the highest of those presented.

Velcro fastening of the mattress allows you to quickly remove it if necessary

Advantages of wardrobe beds in the living room

The main advantages include the following:

1. Emotional comfort. In most cases, it is not possible to install a double bed in a small apartment. And being in a heavily crowded room is uncomfortable and uncomfortable. A bed with a lifting mechanism will give you space and freedom. At the same time, you can always move around the room without problems.
2. Enormous savings in square meters. First of all, you should regard the wardrobe-bed as a practical item. For the free time during the day, you can set up your favorite exercise machine or desk.
3. A stylish and original solution for the living room interior. A wardrobe bed looks much better than a regular sofa spread out across the entire room. For connoisseurs of modern styles, such furniture will be an amazing find.

Tips for use

Simple dresser beds and more complex transformers require special attention from the owners. Constantly pulling out drawers, unfolding a bed, tilting a table - all these manipulations gradually wear out mechanical devices. Each time it is necessary to check the quality of fixation of elements. If necessary (the appearance of creaking, resistance), the working metal fittings are lubricated with machine oil. Screw fastenings are periodically checked and loose screws are tightened.

The best sofa bed models for a teenager, designs and colors

Over time, dust and small debris accumulate in cracks and gaps, so regular cleaning of the house should alternate with general cleaning. A crib that includes a changing table requires more careful care. Such furniture must be constantly maintained in hygienic condition.

When arranging interior items, it is important to take into account their overall layout. If there is a transformable bed in the room, it is important that when unfolded the furniture does not create obstacles to movement. Open drawers and tilted countertops can not only cause injuries, but also break from impacts. Beds with desks need additional lighting, so it is recommended to consider the electrical wiring system so that there is an outlet next to the furniture. If this is not possible, the solution would be to change the arrangement of furniture.

A comfortable multifunctional bed-chest of drawers is a great solution for many spacious and small-sized apartments. Variations in models, sizes, materials, and designs allow you to choose the right one. And compliance with the operating rules guarantees pleasure from long-term use of such a product. Comfort, convenience, reasonable savings of money and square meters - the most important thing that combined furniture gives.

If creaking or resistance occurs, the working metal fittings are lubricated with machine oil.

A crib with a chest of drawers needs regular hygienic care

Beds with a desk require additional lighting, so it is advisable to provide an outlet next to the furniture

Disadvantages of wardrobe beds in a modern living room

Despite all the advantages, the furniture also has a number of disadvantages that the wardrobe bed has. The following can be distinguished from them:

1. Psychological discomfort. Many people think a lot about the fact that while they are sleeping, the mechanism may suddenly slam shut. And some are tormented by doubts that, on the contrary, it might fall folded onto a passing family member. Coming to the store, each seller will claim that his product is of high quality. It is better to give preference to trusted manufacturers.
2. Daily heavy manipulations. When choosing such a sleeping place, keep in mind that it will need to be laid out every day before going to bed and assembled in the morning. And this is not entirely convenient when you are tired.
3. High price. In order for the wardrobe-bed to be used for a long time and have a magnificent appearance for many years, you will have to fork out a tidy sum for such furniture. If you decide to order a bed according to an individual design, then no one will guarantee the complete safety of the product.

Manufacturing materials

Structural parts of bedroom furniture are made from different raw materials. Its quality affects the strength, reliability, environmental safety, durability, and appearance of the product. Manufacturers use:

• tree;
• MDF;
• Chipboard.

Characteristics of the table-bed, types of transformers and their sizes
Solid wood is ideal for the production of a children's bed with a chest of drawers. Such raw materials guarantee a long service life of furniture without loss of basic characteristics. Throughout use, the natural material retains high resistance to mechanical stress, aesthetic appeal and environmental friendliness. Most often, inexpensive but durable pine is used for production. And to increase their presentation, these boards are covered with veneer made from valuable species.

In second place in terms of quality and cost is MDF. The big advantage of the material is that no toxic substances are used in the manufacture of fiberboards. The dense and homogeneous structure of MDF explains the long service life of furniture products. In addition, thanks to modern processing, the panels have an attractive appearance.

Chipboard is inferior to the first two types of materials in quality, but benefits due to its lower cost. Chipboard is reliable when using furniture. It makes beautiful dresser fronts and bed frames.

When purchasing furniture made from chipboard, you need to remember the possible toxicity of the composition that is used to glue the chips.

Tree

MDF

laminated chipboard

Types of wardrobe beds in large and small living rooms

Based on the location of the bed relative to the wall, there are several types:

• horizontal lifting mechanism, in this furniture the sleeping place can come into contact with the wall with one of its side walls;
• vertical lifting mechanism, in this case the bed is in contact with the wall with its headboard.

Wardrobe-bed in the interior of a Japanese-style living room
If you need a double bed, then you can choose any expansion mechanism. A single narrow bed, which has a vertical lifting mechanism, forms one door next to the closet, which allows you to install a full-fledged wardrobe for clothes nearby.

Folding bed in a closet for a small living room

To expand such a bed you will need a certain amount of free space in front of it. The berth, which operates on a horizontal mechanism, is used as an open set. Above the folded bed there can be shelves with doors or open type.

Wardrobe-bed with built-in upholstered furniture for the living room

It is worth choosing a set of furniture

The set will necessarily include a bed, wardrobe, armchair, bedside tables or chest of drawers. At will and according to needs, a table can be purchased for the bedroom. This is appropriate when the room is combined with a study.

In this situation, designers recommend zoning the space, since gadgets such as a computer or laptop should be located as far as possible from the sleeping area.

Legs for a wardrobe bed to decorate a room

Any wardrobe-bed, when unfolded, is installed on legs. Thanks to them, such furniture is able to withstand the impressive weight of a married couple.

Scheme of the layout of the wardrobe-bed in the living room

When folding furniture, the legs are retracted into specially designated niches and cease to be noticeable. In some models, the legs can remain visible and serve as an element of bed decor.

This is how easily and simply a closet turns into a full-fledged sleeping place

When choosing legs, there are options to choose from. Traditional legs are either carved or painted. They are a real decorative element of furniture.

Folding bed in a wall closet in a modern style living room

If the appearance of the legs is made in the form of solid ribs, they can additionally be used as shelves. But there is one problem. It will be difficult to use such shelves for their intended purpose if the wardrobe bed is used daily.

Single bed in a closet with open shelves and drawers

Folding mechanism for transformable bunk beds

The transformable bunk bed moves into the closet using a lifting mechanism. For synchronous folding and unfolding, manufacturers recommend using a hinged connection of levels.

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There are two types of lifting mechanisms:

• The Italian spring system can withstand loads from 50 to 120 kg. After pressing, the springs stretch, compensating for the weight of the folding bed. The coil spring unit is suitable for horizontal and vertical folding systems. It is reliable and durable.
• The German gas shock absorber system is capable of withstanding 20 thousand movement cycles, which is equal to approximately 50 years of daily operation. A silent and smooth gas shock absorber is the key to impeccable service. The power of the gas lift is calculated taking into account the dimensions of the bed. If we are talking about a bunk children's bed, equipment with a power of 1400N or 1600N for each bed will be sufficient.

The gas shock absorber mechanism should be 400-600N more powerful for beds that fold vertically, so it is more profitable to use it in bunk structures that fold horizontally. A box spring bunk bed built into a closet will last longer because there are fewer parts in the mechanical system that can fail due to friction.

Wardrobe-bed design for living room interior design

The built-in spring mechanism allows you to unfold and remove the bed with one easy movement of the hand. If you purchase high-quality furniture, you will receive an absolutely safe, durable and reliable mechanism.

Layout diagram of a wardrobe-bed with a built-in sofa

Bed linen for sleeping is stored in a specially designated closet. And the question of setting up a bed for the daytime immediately disappears.

Full double bed in closet

Wardrobe doors are usually decorated with mirrors. This will help visually increase the space of the room. The mirror can be decorated:

• sandblasting;
• carving;
• photo printing;
• painted.

Wardrobe-bed for furnishing a modern living room in a one-room apartment
The doors should fit harmoniously into the overall style of the room and be combined with the rest of the furniture in the room. Modern designers advise purchasing a wardrobe bed at the stage of furnishing your living room. To decorate the room, purchase a wardrobe-bed with built-in upholstered furniture.

How to purchase

Built-in furniture is mainly made to order according to the individual parameters of the premises. This is very convenient when the bedroom is small and you need to place a lot of things and objects in it.

In this option, the most optimal would be a bedroom with a built-in wardrobe. The compartment doors will greatly save useful space, and the wardrobe itself will accommodate a huge amount of things, accessories, and shoes.

Wardrobes - beds in the living room - photos of interiors

If the wardrobe-bed in the living room will rarely be used as a sleeping place, buy a set with open shelves and a niche where you can place audio, video equipment, books and accessories.

Features of Lift Bed beds

The design of an elevator bed has no characteristic differences from a standard sleep bed and consists of a frame and a base for a mattress. The bed frame can be made of metal elements in combination with MDF or wooden beams.

The furniture market offers several standard sizes of beds that rise to the ceiling, standard frame sizes:

• 120x200 cm;
• 180x200 cm.

The base for the mattress can be:

• solid;
• lamellar;
• mesh.

Base of folding products

When choosing a bedside table, you need to pay attention not only to the design, but also to the base of the product. There are several types to choose from:

• mesh - a clamshell with a galvanized mesh base is more suitable for frequent use. A convenient cabinet is purchased to organize rest for security guards, shift workers or mobile hospitals. Metal mesh can be disinfected and treated with various cleaning agents. A durable base has a long service life, but over time it may lose its original shape;
• fabric - it is best to use a folding product in the most extreme cases, because no matter how high-tech and durable the fabric is, over time it sags, turning a comfortable bed into a hammock. It has a fairly lightweight design and low cost;
• wooden slats are the most popular and expensive transformer. The slats are made from natural wood species: beech, birch, oak. Thanks to the special design of the wooden lamellas, during prolonged sleep, the orthopedic effect necessary for the back muscles is felt. A folding bed with an orthopedic mattress allows you to have a great rest and sleep.

A mobile piece of furniture consists of slats of various thicknesses and widths. The main design parameters determine the weight that the bedside table can support.

Lamels

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Textile

Varieties

The furniture industry offers several options for folding structures that can be used in various situations.

Nightstand bed

An ordinary folding bed consisting of steel pipes is unable to decorate any interior, so manufacturers, when creating modern models, took care not only of comfort, but also of the visual appeal of the products. A compact cabinet made of polished chipboard will fit perfectly into any modern style, such as hi-tech or minimalism. By rising, the front wall allows you to turn a recreational item into a workplace.

Transformable chair

The product has a complex design, which is equipped with an additional corkscrew latch that secures the vertical position. The transformable chair can be taken with you out of town, on a picnic or to the seaside. Quite often, decorators use a folding product covered with upholstery fabric as a stylish Japanese-style accessory.

Double folding bed

Young families renting housing or living in a small area choose special double folding beds with a mattress. The entire design is not much different from similar standard models. The sleeping bed consists of two frames, firmly connected to each other by sidewalls. The double piece of furniture is endowed with quite large dimensions, so wheels provide convenient movement.

Models for children

The children's bed is designed for light loads and is small in size. The compact design allows you to create comfortable rest conditions for your child during a trip out of town. The durable metal frame is reinforced with additional fasteners; the sleeping bed is used not only for sleeping, but also for active games.

It is best to purchase a children's folding bed complete with special fabric pockets that contain books or toys.