Folding wardrobe-bed

The issue of saving free space rises in front of many owners of apartments. If you have a small bedroom or its configuration is very inconvenient, the furniture transformer , for example, a folding bed-wardrobe, can help. Such models occupy very little space in the room and look modern and beautiful.

This transformer in the folded state has the appearance of a blind cabinet door, in the unfolded position it is a full-fledged one or double seat. Included with the closet-bed are special straps that securely fix the mattress with the bed when raising the bed.

Folding wardrobes-beds have two types of lifting mechanisms. The mechanical lift operates on steel springs. This manual mechanism is distinguished by high reliability, as well as the possibility of adjustment, depending on the weight of the user of such bed.

The gas lift works by means of a special spring-shock absorber. With its help you can fix even the intermediate position of the berth. Such a mechanism is distinguished by its smooth lifting and soft working. However, it can not be regulated.

Advantages and disadvantages of the closet-bed

If you need a bed that occupies a minimum of space, you can buy a deaf pencil case in which only a narrow bed is placed. More popular models of a folding bed-cabinet, having on the back wall different shelves.

Thanks to the closet-bed, you can save a lot of space in the bedroom. In the raised state, having the appearance of a cabinet, such a transformer can be installed not only in the bedroom, but also in the living room, office or recreation room. To disadvantages of the closet-bed is its fairly high cost.

The types of closet-beds

There are several types of wardrobe-beds available:

1. A single folding bed , combined with a cabinet, is sold in two versions. Horizontal models are installed laterally to the wall, and their lifting mechanism is located on the long side. The vertical bed-transformer has a lifting mechanism at the end. This option is less common, because it is quite difficult to lift a structure two meters high. The box in which the bed is placed can look like a pencil case. This is the most simple and not too decorative model. If the bed is built into the chest of drawers, then at the top it can have shelves or drawers. The most functional is the model of the closet-bed with a deep niche in which the shelves can be located. On the bottom of this bed is often attached to the folding table.
2. The convertible transformer in the form of a double bed-wardrobe has only a vertical lifting mechanism. Most often, all models of such beds are elements of a stationary or modular wall and have drawers, shelves, mezzanines. Sometimes you can find on the back of the cabinet non-traditional location of the plasma panel. The structure of such a wall can include a sofa, which is located in a niche. When folding, the bed covers it.
3. Another interesting option for the design of the folding bed is the closet . In this case, the bottom of such models is decorated in the form of a furniture facade, so its decorative properties should be given special attention. The rear wall of the bed can simulate the casement doors, which have the appropriate hardware. There are variants of the closet-bed, in which the construction, raised vertically, is closed by simulating the doors of the sliding-door wardrobe, which can be matte or mirror.
4. If you want to purchase a wardrobe for two children , you can choose a bunk bed for children , made in a horizontal design. This model is safe for the child and convenient to use.