Transformer bed for a small apartment, which models are durable and which is better to choose

Often the lack of space in the apartment of a young family awaiting a first-born can be a prerequisite for the purchase of compact furniture. One of such items is a transformer bed for a small apartment, which easily fits into almost any interior. To choose the right bed for crumbs of a certain age, it is worth considering the variety and types of models, their options for work, as well as the size and reliability of accessories.

Advantages and disadvantages

The problem of the lack of large space in the apartment is associated with unsuccessful and compact layouts, which forces parents to put furniture for the baby directly in their bedroom. If the area allows, parents equip the room for the child separately, then the indicated model of the bed comes to the rescue. Like all wood products, the bed has several advantages and disadvantages.

The small-sized version of the berth will be convenient for both a tiny baby and a child of preschool age. Manufacturers have taken care of the possibility of choice, therefore, when visiting a furniture salon, it is important to immediately deal with the pros and cons of the product. The undoubted advantages include:

Functionality - often manufacturers equip models with an additional opportunity to adjust the length of a berth, which is very comfortable and economical for the family budget. This approach means that the bed will last a long time, as the child grows older, it will lengthen, providing him with a comfortable sleep;
Opportunities - for the smallest children, manufacturers equip beds with shelves for storing diapers and other accessories, as well as additional items that determine the variety of models;
Even when buying a model in a small room, the bed will be equipped with high sides: the safety of the baby is the first thing that new parents take into account;
Choice - manufacturers offer options of various sizes, and if you could not find the right one - companies will gladly offer custom manufacturing;
Cost - small-sized models usually cost an order of magnitude lower compared to full-fledged bed options. Such a bed will not only save the space of the apartment, but significantly reduce the costs of the family budget.

Like any other type of furniture, a transformer bed for a small room has disadvantages. According to the reviews of moms and dads, they include a possible discrepancy to the surrounding interior due to the bulkiness of the model. In this case, it will be useful to purchase a chest of drawers and a bed separately, so as not to create a sense of clutter. The inability to adjust the width of the bed, modern parents also allocate a minus.

Varieties

You should not hurry with the choice: when you come to the store and see the crib, you need to imagine how it will look in the room. This applies not only to the appearance and design of furniture, but its variety. Today, manufacturers equip transformer beds with a large number of additional functions, which not only makes it comfortable to use, but increases the cost.

Before buying, you should carefully consider what things will be stored in boxes under the berth. With this approach, arranging a child’s room will go easier and faster.

The use of a transformer bed for a small apartment should be determined according to its type. To facilitate the selection, it is recommended to consider several categories popular today.

Title	Features and Uses	Who is it for
Sofa bed	The product is different in that when growing up the baby is transformed into a full-fledged cozy sofa. The grown-up baby no longer needs to sleep behind the high sides of the furniture, so they are removable. This option fits perfectly into the corner of a small room.	The use of a transformer sofa bed for a small apartment is suitable for children up to 3-4 years old. After this age threshold, parents should think about arranging a new berth. At the same time, you do not need to immediately send the sofa to the trash: maybe it will be a great piece of furniture in another room.
Bed-bed	A feature of this model is the ability to adjust the length of the bed by removing the old and rear grilles with sides. Changing the growth of the baby will not affect the purchase of a new piece of furniture.	Even such a model has its own period of use, depending on the individual characteristics of the child’s growth.
Chest of drawers	The design is represented by a berth for the baby, which harmoniously combines with a spacious chest of drawers. It is an additional place for storing garments or baby changing accessories.	The option will be optimal for a newborn baby or child up to 3 years.
Changing table	Another functional addition in the form of a table will greatly facilitate the life of young mothers, because you will not have to spend extra money on other children's furniture. The hinged cover, made in the form of a countertop, is carefully masked at the rear of the bed, which can significantly save space.	The product is appropriate to fit into the interior of a room designed for life and care for a newborn baby.
Multifunctional transformer	It includes several pieces of furniture in one product at once: a bed, a changing table and a wardrobe. Convenience is not only in the quick ability to swaddle the baby, without leaving the bed. It is also possible to fit all the necessary fixtures in the chest of drawers. Often, such transformers have open shelves where parents put children's toys.	As you can see, this type of bed is perfect for newborn babies, as well as children under 1 year old.

In addition to these options, there are models for older children, for example a bed-table, which suggests the presence of countertops at the head. For adults, options are provided with a countertop above the head, which is additionally removed if necessary. A wardrobe bed will help to hide the product in case guests appear in the house.

Sofa bed

Bed

Chest of drawers

Changing table bed

Multifunctional transformer

Transformation Options

There are several types of transformation of compact beds for small apartments. One of the most common and popular options is to use a small sofa bed, transforming in several ways. Such furniture can be compactly folded into a small product, and moved forward at night due to mechanisms. Another option is to use circular transformations, where the side backs of the sofa can rotate 180 degrees, folding inwards.

A solid place in the furniture market was taken by a sofa bed, transforming into a table. The side parts of the furniture with the movement of the mechanism become the legs of the table, and the rear back - the countertop. At the same time, at such a table it is convenient not only to work, but also to have a full dinner.

All existing transformation options can be divided into 2 groups:

Retractable or horizontal - even standard sofas with a book mechanism can easily be attributed here. With the help of simple movements, you can independently cope with the sofa, turning it into a wide double bed. The well-known type of transformation "dolphin" also refers to sliding options, because it allows you to make a huge berth from a small corner sofa in a small amount of time. Beds with a table are also often transformed with the help of sliding elements: you need to pull the countertop towards you and it will immediately become a continuation of the berth;
Folding or vertical - this type of transformation is considered more compact, as it allows you to radically change the appearance of the bed. These include small-sized beds - wardrobes, beds - chests of drawers, as well as beds for students, turning into a place for study. The folding mechanism at first glance seems unreliable, but it is able to withstand heavy loads.

Round beds can also be transformed into comfortable cabinets due to the extension mechanism: this move additionally changes the shape of the product. Retractable transformation will help to install a bed in almost any room of a small apartment, even in the kitchen; whereas the folding type requires a special niche or additional space.

Automation Methods

Life is so short that I want to provide myself and my relatives with maximum comfort in the house. For this, ways to automate transformer beds were invented. Their main feature is the following:

Ensuring ease of use;
Possibility of automatic motion sickness of the baby;
The ability to transform independently without the use of physical effort;
Work is carried out using a remote control;
Significant saving of time and effort;
No noise, which is important when there are neighbors from below.

There are several types of automation, some of which can actually be built by yourself. Convenient for new parents, the crib model with the function of motion sickness of the baby is well suited for quick immersion in sleep. In such furniture, a pendulum is built in, which allows the bed to swing with weak amplitudes.

An automatic bed, like a transformer, can turn into a cozy false wardrobe in a matter of minutes, which skillfully disguises the sleeping place. You can also independently integrate the motor into the mechanism of the baby bed sofa, which will provide the child with a quick folding out of furniture. By clicking on the appropriate button on the product, you can get a ready place to sleep in less than a minute.

Dimensions

The sizes of the transformer bed for children differ significantly from their counterparts for adults. This is due not only to the physiological characteristics of a person, but to the availability of equipment and model capabilities. For example, if it is enough for an adult to hide the bed in a closet, it is more profitable for a child to purchase a transformer with an additional corner for training, which will affect the dimensions of the product.

A sofa or sofa will be similar in size to standard sofas sold in furniture stores. If the sofa is equipped with a countertop, its dimensions increase by several centimeters.

In order to choose the right option for a sleeping place for a small apartment, you should pay attention to the existing dimensions of different types of transformers:

The wardrobe bed is the main indicator that determines the overall size of a product - its height. Often, manufacturers make models up to 2 meters high, while the width of the furniture is from 80 to 200 cm, depending on the desired size of the berth. Product depth - from 60 cm;
Bed table - models are often designed for children, so their dimensions will be appropriate. The berth has dimensions of 90 by 190 cm, the countertop is at a height of 75 cm. Often an additional shelving unit is often installed on top of the bed along with a depth of 50 cm and a width of 40 cm;
Bed sofa cabinet - the size of the product depends on the number of seats on the sofa. If the sofa is triple, the width of the bed increases with the width of the wardrobe.

The dimensions of the product also depend on the dimensions of the accessories included in the configuration. The wide armrests of the sofa will increase its size, and the removable sides of the baby sofa bed will significantly reduce its dimensions.

Mechanism Reliability

The quality of the mechanisms that ensure the transformation of furniture is the main one and the criteria for selecting a bed for a small apartment. Compact bed sofas for a small room are often equipped with several types of mechanisms, here are some of them:

Hook;
Spring mechanism;
Piston - gas lift;
Strengthening mechanisms by on-off elements.

A hook for transforming furniture is rarely used today due to inconvenience. To open the furniture with the help of such a device, you will have to make a lot of physical effort. This method is not suitable for the child, as well as for women who independently open sofas and beds. In addition, the reliability of this element is in question: among a wide variety of modern options, hooks fade into the background.

The spring mechanism for transformation is considered more durable, but also not too common today. This option was popular in Soviet times, when there was a shortage of diversity and all manufacturers used this particular device. The number of springs for the bed is selected individually, depending on the load. In addition, it is important to monitor the health of parts and timely replace the stretched elements.

The gas elevator is the most reliable and functional element of the transformation of beds. It is able to serve from 15 to 100 years of daily operation, as it works like a piston. The cost of a gas elevator depends on the manufacturer: professionals are advised to choose options for German, Austrian, Italian and English manufacture. This is how you can provide yourself with a safe and reliable bed.

An additional reinforcement of the bed will be needed if it is intended for a large person's weight. Then manufacturers strengthen the frame with mechanisms of increased strength. When choosing a transformer bed for a small-sized apartment, it is worth considering all of the above characteristics - then there will be no problems with the choice.