Comfortable and functional furniture is in demand in small and spacious apartments. Shape-changing objects can solve the problem of lack of space in the home. After looking through the photos of transformer furniture in catalogs, it is easy to decide on the choice of model. Such designs are indispensable in small apartments, in rooms decorated in a minimalist style.
Fashion designers are developing amazing systems for furnishing spaces. Transformer furniture is popular due to its compactness and versatility.
With the help of such mechanisms, you can comfortably equip the space. Modern technologies allow you to produce luxury products that will be appreciated by the most demanding customer.
Furniture types
Transformer furniture is preferred by consumers due to its compactness, attractive design... It allows you to rationally use the available space. Highlight sliding, lifting, folding, modular types mechanisms.
Several elements are obtained from one product. This option is used if you need to divide the room into functional areas... Manufacturers produce products of various types:
- products that can change their size;
- disappearing furniture;
- multifunctional objects that can change their functions as a result of simple manipulations.
Many models are additionally equipped with shelves, drawers, with hangers. They make the room look more inviting.
Convertible wardrobes
The ideal solution for small interiors transforming structures become. The cabinet can easily change its internal content thanks to the transforming shelves. They are easy to insert and remove, change their position.
The product can completely change its appearance... There are models that fold, while freeing up free space in the room. Manufacturers offer to buy a convertible wardrobe that can be expanded in breadth. This frees up space for new things.
Transformer furniture in the interior takes up less space than standard items. The wardrobe easily converts into a bed. A sleeping place is present in the room only during sleep. Such a simple solution is suitable for owners one-room apartments... It should be noted that to install a massive wardrobe bed, it is necessary to level the flooring.
Convertible sofas
For a good rest, a person needs a bed, it is important attribute bedrooms. In apartments with a small area, it is difficult to equip a comfortable place to sleep for each family member. The best solution in such a situation will be the acquisition of a transforming sofa.
This item easily converts into a plush double bed. There are products on sale that become bunk items as a result of simple manipulations.
Modern transformer furniture is usually completed with spacious drawers. The room in which such an element is installed can simultaneously be used as a bedroom, living room and dining room.
The transforming sofa can turn into two separate sleeping places. The lower part becomes the upper tier, which is supported by special legs. The back falls down, as a result of which a second sleeping place.
They also purchase models with a stationary bed at the top and a sofa-book in the lower half of the structure. This system is complemented by a box for storing linen or a shelf.
Convertible beds in the interior
A versatile product for the furniture industry, you can tackle the problem of saving space in your living space. The model makes it possible to use a mattress with an orthopedic effect. Man gets comfortable rest at night and significant space savings during the day.
The transforming bed is folded vertically or horizontally, the consumer can choose the most suitable option for your home. A reliable and versatile model will be a great purchase. There are products that can be converted into a wardrobe, a table.
At individual order the consumer indicates the desired size, color, functional features. According to these data, the manufacturer creates an original product that fits perfectly into the room.
This piece of furniture is made of wood, chipboard. The frame must withstand heavy loads, have high strength characteristics... It is more often made from wood, the rest of the elements can be made of chipboard.
When buying, take into account the dimensions of the product, pay attention to the folding mechanism. Its durability depends on the quality of all components of the system.
Transforming tables
The area of the dwelling does not always allow to allocate a separate room for each functional zone. For such apartments, models are suitable that easily change the size of the table top, height, and turn into other pieces of furniture. To receive guests you will need big table, which on ordinary days will take up a minimum of space.
The transforming table has the following advantages:
- Compactness. Some models fit easily into a closet or closet.
- Versatility. Coffee table can be transformed into a full-fledged dinner table, bed or other object.
- Presence in the design convenient systems storage in the most unusual places.
- Large assortment of models.
- Saving financial resources, since one product is purchased instead of two or more items.
- Ease of use.
The butterfly table, folding and sliding models are popular. You can order a coffee-dining system, a small piece of furniture that transforms into a full-fledged workplace.
In the furniture market, it is easy to find unique options for home improvement. Manufacturers are constantly improving their products, offering new interesting products.
Conclusion
By purchasing the option they like, they check the reliability of the mechanism and fasteners, pay attention to the quality of the materials. Furniture design is chosen in accordance with personal preferences, taking into account the interior design.
Many people today work from home. To do this, it is necessary to equip a comfortable workplace on the territory of the dwelling. Transforming furniture will help to cope with the task.
Such items are irreplaceable in the nursery, where there should always be a lot of space. They will help save space and will grow with the child. A highchair for feeding crumbs turns into a convenient set for preschoolers' activities.
A convertible bed, table or sofa will be a practical option for arranging a teenager's room. The use of such pieces of furniture will create a comfortable and functional interior in the dwelling.
Photo of transformer furniture
The rational use of every square centimeter is a challenge for many families. Too many live in small apartments. In this case, it is the transformer furniture that will help. There is different models for various premises: for the bedroom, kitchen, hallway, nursery, living room. There is no such furniture only in the bathroom or toilet. And that, probably, will appear soon.
Types and types
Convertible furniture is convenient if the area of the room is small. For small apartments, this is salvation. Another area is if the room is multifunctional. This is also typical for apartments with a small area. This is not necessary for spacious houses or apartments. Is that for the organization of extra beds when visiting guests.
Looks great either folded or unfolded
Basically, transformer furniture combines two types of objects in one item. Moreover, most of them are associated with sleeping places. You can find: wardrobe-bed, table-bed, bed-sofa.
By the way, in the case of an example - a sofa bed - be careful. Do not confuse it with upholstered furniture called "sofa bed", which is still popular with our grandmothers. It was not the most comfortable sofa, which folds out into something resembling a bed (also, by the way, not very comfortable).
In the current version, these are two different items, combined into one. A full bed with a mattress for the daytime rises, representing a wardrobe and part of the back of the sofa. A soft seat is available. It turns out a sofa. But not folding, but "stationary" so to speak. Additional pillows, as a rule, give it comfort. At night they are removed (maybe a storage box under the couch seat) and the bed is lowered. So, as you can see, this is a completely different piece of furniture.
There is also transformer furniture, which is associated with the "appearance" of the table. Moreover, the table itself can have different purposes:
- to organize an additional (or main) workplace;
- to increase the area of the dining table;
- to increase the working surface in kitchen units.
There are also triple transformers. Basically it is a wardrobe-bed-sofa or a wardrobe-bed-table. They differ from double ones only in that the cabinet has large dimensions due to the non-convertible part with shelves.
Transformer furniture: pros and cons
The advantage of furniture transformers is obvious: they take up less space than two separate items. That's all. In fact, there are no other pluses. But there are downsides:
In general, that's all. If you still want to have transformable furniture, choose not only functionality and appearance. Pay attention to the mechanisms. They should be made of good steel and easy to move. If you have the slightest problem when unfolding or folding, it is better to refuse to purchase.
Convertible bed
All wardrobe beds are equipped with orthopedic mattresses that are fixed to the frame. Basically, this type of transformer furniture is folding. In one state, the frame is lifted vertically, held by spring or pneumatic holders. Such furniture looks like a wardrobe. In another position, the frame is lowered and rests on the floor with its feet. In this case, everything looks like a bed that stands near the closet.
If you are going to buy a lift-type transforming bed, please note that it should stand near load-bearing wall... Since the structure is attached to the wall and it must withstand solid loads. So it will not work to put such furniture near a weak partition. Is that roll-out models, but there are not so many of them and they are not so effects.
Wardrobe bed
Wardrobes differ in the orientation of the mattress relative to the surface of the wardrobe. There are models that are attached to the furniture with the long side, and there are the short ones. In the first version, the cabinet turns out to be wider, its top part can be used for its intended purpose - as a section for storing things.
This type of transformer wall is suitable for narrow rooms... But only a single or one and a half berth can be built in. This type is also called "horizontal folding bed" - the long part is located along the horizon.
Bunk bed wardrobes are of the same type. In them, two separate berths are located one above the other. V assembled they look like a wardrobe.
To climb to the second tier, they put an additional ladder. This is the main disadvantage. Firstly, it is far from safe 0 there are no railings at all. Secondly, it must be kept somewhere while the beds are folded. In general, there are downsides. But there is also a huge plus - the space saving is very solid.
The advantage of this option is the lower cost. These models do not require a lot of lifting power, since the load on the mechanism is not so high. In the most budget options can use springs. Due to this, the cost is reduced.
Transformer furniture: vertical folding bed is convenient for small apartments
There are also models in which the bed is attached to the wall with a short part. Such models are sometimes called "vertical folding bed". Here the price is higher, since the loads on the mechanism responsible for lowering and lifting are considerable. Pneumatic lifts are already used here, and they should be good quality... There are even options with an automatic drive and a control panel.
V this option there are single, one-and-a-half and double beds. How bigger size, the more attention should be paid to the lift. You should also check the mattress fixation system. It should be reliable, but at the same time, it should be possible to remove the mattress for drying / disinfection without any problems.
Walls with built-in beds (convertible wall)
This is an even more solid and expensive type of transforming furniture. Part of the wall - lateral or central - can be pulled back, revealing a vertical bed hidden behind it.
This furniture has no less functionality than a regular wall. Is that more space is required for it in "depth" - so that you can move part of the cabinet. But all the shelves are functional, which is a rarity in transformable furniture. Even if they are shallower than they could be in an ordinary closet, the bed is not visible in the daytime. Business or formal, the room can be a living room or a dining room. And in the evening, when the bed is lowered, it turns into a bedroom with a full bed.
Roll-out beds
Another transforming bed is hidden under a work, play or second berth. This option is most often used in children. It is safer, since the sleeping place is not high, which is important for children.
Pay attention to the photo. So that both the bed and the table are convenient to use, both the table and the bed can be pulled out. Very reasonable and compact. For small apartments - a great option for the nursery.
Another caveat: a box for storing linen under the bed. Basically, this place can be empty. In this case, you can do without a retractable tabletop, as the legs can be hidden under the folded berth.
Table transformer
Not at all fewer models transformable tables. For living rooms, transforming coffee tables are good, which are laid out in the dining room. A couple of movements and the living room turns into a dining room.
The transformation methods are different, but mainly lifting and sliding tabletops are used. When folded, the two parts of the table top are stacked one on top of the other.
Transformer: bed-table
There is also a transforming table for a bedroom or children's room. In this case, the working table rises up, and the sleeping place is lowered on the swivel joint and rests on the legs. The arrangement of the mattress in this case is horizontal, the space saving is significant. In addition, the premises do not lose their functionality either day or night.
Several lockers on top - for storing books or things Side cabinets- for storing various little things
This is a good way to free up space for games in the nursery, to organize an extra bed for guests. Ideal for schoolchildren, also suitable for students.
There are also more solid in appearance options that can be placed, for example, in the living room or dining room. Again, to accommodate a large number of guests.
This transformer furniture can already be called a table-bed-wardrobe. Since more complex modifications also contain sections with side shelves. At high altitude the ceiling can be on top, above the level of the bed, shelves with doors are made - for storing rarely used things. This option is useful if you do not have one that stores non-seasonal items.
For kitchen
There are transforming tables for the kitchen. Some use the same principle as the famous book tables. A certain "piece" is added to the main work surface, which in one way or another is fixed on the main table top.
This transformer furniture is good for one-room small apartments. old building where every centimeter counts. When there are few people, it can be folded. The area is increased if necessary.
Part of the sliding tabletops can be supported on legs, part hangs in the air, leaning on the rails
There are also tables with retractable countertops... In this case, you also need to pay attention to the fixation system. It carries a considerable load, so there must be a margin of safety. It gives good metal and reliable system rollers on which the table top is pulled out.
The type of metal from which the guides are made is also important for the kitchen. At a minimum, it should be galvanized metal, but stainless steel is better. As a last resort, for budget models, coloring is suitable powder paints... This is not to say that it is much cheaper than the same galvanizing, but it gives more color options.
Convertible sofas
Another type of transforming furniture is sofas. Everyone knows the old model - the sofa bed. But this is not about her. This is not a very good option, albeit a widespread one. There are more interesting ones.
Sofa bed
This type of transformer furniture is a radical difference from the old model: a full-fledged bed is converted into an equally full and comfortable sofa. The bed in this version is mounted vertically, mainly one-and-a-half and double mattresses.
The principle of operation is the same as that of the wardrobe-bed. The sofa is installed permanently, the bed is fixed raised and can be upholstered with soft fabric to match the sofa upholstery, the role of the back is played by the pillows. Before they are laid out, they are removed, the bed is lowered, which lies on the sofa and rests on the retractable legs. A shelf can play the role of a leg (as in the photo above).
There is one more type of such furniture: wardrobe-sofa-bed. It differs from the one described above only in that sections with shelves or cabinets are attached next to it. With sufficient ceiling height, shelves / cabinets can be above the bed.
Sofa bunk bed
A good option for children's rooms is a sofa that transforms into two beds located one above the other. This model uses a complex mechanism, so the cost of such transforming sofas is rather big.
But the model is very comfortable. Both the sofa and the beds are comfortable. Compared to the traditional one, it does not "load" the space so much, but saves it no less.
Sofa table
Sofa with a table. This option is more exotic. Its functionality is not so high. But as an option for non-standard furniture, it is good. The sofa-table has a movable back made of wood (or its substitutes) or plastic. While the transformer furniture is used as soft furniture, external differences no. If necessary, the backrest is thrown forward, where it rests on the floor.
Sofa table. Can be installed on the veranda - as a place for relaxation or possible get-togethers
As a rule, such a transformable sofa has another way of using it: it can be folded into a bed. An additional ottoman extends from under the seat. That is, this is a 3-in-1 option.
Another option for a transformable sofa is a modular design. This is not exactly what was described earlier. All upholstered furniture is divided into segments that can be joined together in different ways.
As a rule, the sofa itself is sliding or folding. It is installed permanently, and smaller mobile units can be moved. They often have rollers.
Unusual transformers
There are several transformers that are difficult to attribute to furniture. For example, a shelf that turns into a small table. Perfect option for a walk-through room, if there is nowhere to put a stationary table, but there is only a piece of the wall in the walk-through place.
Shelves that turn into a table - at least original
No less original solution- a picture or a mirror that turns into a table. In this case, the tabletop is attached to the wall with hinges. A mirror or a picture is attached to its back surface (which, when raised, becomes the front).
The mirror on the wall becomes ... a table
The legs are made in the form of a frame flashing. When a table is needed, it is thrown back. When not needed, they are fixed on the wall again. This is also one of the very good options if the table can be installed only in the entrance area. The perfect solution for some small apartments.
Modest areas of small apartments dictate their own improvement rules: installation of the most necessary items, rational space zoning. All this is facilitated by multifunctional furniture, which helps to create a cozy and comfortable environment. Thanks to the right choice and the arrangement of objects, it is easy to create a space that organically unites different zones.
Multifunctional furniture Are products that are easily used in several variations. Special mechanisms allow you to quickly turn the sofa into a comfortable sleeping place for quiet rest or make a large dining table out of an inconspicuous chest of drawers for the holiday. Manufacturers use a variety of materials for the manufacture of furniture and create items that harmoniously fit into modern interiors.
Advantages and disadvantages
It is compact products that solve the problem of small areas, but the list of its advantages is not limited to this. The popularity of multifunctional items is also explained by other positive aspects:
- cost savings - one item performs several functions and there is no need to purchase additional furniture;
- the presence of built-in drawers on some sofa beds allows you to quickly neatly fold bed linen;
- the products are comfortable to use every day, since it is quite easy to lay out and assemble them;
- modern furniture design makes some things a real interior decoration.
However, like any items, multifunctional models are not without drawbacks:
- the need to lay out furniture every day, which not everyone likes;
- the legs of retractable models can scratch the floor;
- it is difficult to find products for some interior styles (Provence, country).
For Everyday life a table and a bed play an important role. That is why it is important to choose furniture models that will be as comfortable as possible and will organically fit into the environment.
Varieties
The best option for arranging small-sized premises is the use of multifunctional furniture that occupies small area and is used by different purposes... We invite you to find out more about the most popular options for such furniture:
- sofa bed can be considered the most famous model multifunctional furniture. When installing the product, it is possible not only to significantly save space. At night, the object serves as a full-fledged sleeping place, and during the day it is a soft zone and is used to receive guests. In fact, one piece of furniture allows for small area areas to organize different functional areas. If the apartment has a separate bedroom, then a sofa bed is purchased for guests so that they can fully relax at night. Models equipped with an inner drawer are very popular, where both bedding and non-seasonal items are folded;
- wardrobe bed can be attributed to unique designs... A conventional model can simultaneously serve as a traditional wardrobe and a full-fledged bed. In such products, the shelves (open / closed) are located on the sides, and the central part of the structure is occupied by a bed equipped with lifting mechanism... When choosing such a cabinet, it is necessary to provide for the presence of free space in front of it, and also be sure to equip a separate soft zone for a comfortable day's rest;
- cabinets look non-standard, in which the filling can be changed depending on the purpose of the product. I would like to call such models “eternal”, since they adapt to the needs of the owners. It is easy to change the size of the shelves, their location, depth. In such cabinets, installed in the children's room, toys are first placed perfectly, then books / textbooks, and then clothes;
- the table of the book also does not lose its relevance. Internal built-in shelves allow you to compactly place household appliances or various other items. For convenient use of the shelves, you can use special open boxes. When folded, the table looks like a stand for flowers and souvenirs. And when unfolded, it is great for festive events;
- multifunctional furniture for children has also become very popular. First of all, you should pay attention to the crib with a changing table. This model is equipped with a changing table with drawers, a small baby cot with a protective net. As the child grows up, the bed is lengthened, and the changing table is converted into a separate bedside table on which you can put a night lamp;
- baby beds and dressers are the most popular. When folded, the structure is used as a table or chest of drawers, and when unfolded, it is used as a full-fledged sleeping place. For families with two children, a two-story sofa bed is an excellent choice. During the daytime, it is convenient to read books on the couch or just sit with a group of friends. At night, the model turns into two comfortable berths.
Many manufacturers are constantly striving to offer new multifunctional furniture. Today it is not enough to create a conventional multifunctional structure. The appearance of the product becomes important, its style and the ability to become an important design accent in the interior of the room.
Transformer
Sofa bed
Bed chest of drawers
Table book
Wardrobe bed
Unfolding types
Multifunctional furniture is very popular due to the variety of models, folding methods. It will not be difficult to find a product suitable for a particular home. The most popular are the following designs:
- the "book" mechanism can be considered the most famous. To unfold, the seat must be raised to a characteristic click and lowered. The backrest fits horizontally, turning the sofa into a full-fledged sleeping place. It is the simplicity of the design, the presence of a spacious internal compartment that make this model in demand for many years;
- "Accordion" is distinguished by the possibility of creating a sleeping place without tangible joints and differences in planes. To unfold the sofa, it is enough to pull the seat forward by a special loop, while the backrest unfolds. When choosing such a model, it is important that there is enough free space in front of it. But this nuance is compensated by the ease of folding;
- "French folding bed" can be called a stylish European version of multifunctional furniture. But it must be borne in mind that the sofa does not have a linen drawer, and the folding procedure takes some time. Therefore, it is better to have this model as an option for a guest berth;
- Eurosofa is distinguished by a simple folding mechanism - you need to slightly press on the edge of the back, which will smoothly lower and take a horizontal position. Special advantages - the sofa does not need to be moved away from the wall when unfolding, this is an excellent option for a berth for every night;
- the assembled book table is used as a pedestal. If necessary, you can raise the surface only on one side (a retractable support is used for fixing);
- for a sliding table model, the halves of the table top move from the center and an additional part of the table is installed in the free space;
- the chest of drawers bed has a berth, which, when raised, is located horizontally. Some models are equipped with a folding table top, which allows you to organize a full-fledged workplace.
Cannot be distinguished perfect design multifunctional furniture, because everyone has their own priorities.
Bed chest of drawers
Accordion
Table book
French clamshell
Criterias of choice
Multifunctional furniture for a small apartment should not only save meters, but also create a comfortable environment in the room. In order to avoid mistakes, some nuances must be taken into account when choosing products:
- disassembled furniture should leave enough space for residents to move freely;
- Special attention paid to the folding mechanisms - during operation, the structure should not creak and jam;
- fittings must be properly installed and secured;
- when choosing upholstery fabrics, it is preferable to focus on dense non-marking materials (matting, flock, jacquard), which are easy to care for;
- products should organically fit into the interior of the room. Most universal small furniture corresponds to the style of minimalism, high-tech, Scandinavian and modern styles;
- most of the products are made of chipboard (they are durable, reliable). Natural wood items are more environmentally friendly and durable, but they are more expensive;
- when choosing furniture for a children's room, special attention is paid to the safety of the structure, the quality of materials.
The installation of multifunctional furniture and the use of interesting decorating techniques make it possible to make a cozy home out of a modest-sized room, where different zones and styles organically coexist.
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Multifunctional transformers, for example, beds that turn into wardrobes, sofas into desks and other similar things.
It's nice that the designer creates such pieces of furniture that will help "with a slight movement of the hand" in one minute transform the bedroom into a living room or study.
Photos as ideas for inspiration. Perhaps some of them will be of interest to men who assemble furniture with their own hands.
Transformer: from bed to wardrobe
Let's start with the lifesaver of one-room apartments - lifting bed... This type of furniture is well known in our country.
The lifting mechanism allows you to press the bed against the wall, freeing up a free passage.
There are many models of such devices, the models look most interesting when the bed (in the assembled state) visually merges with the situation, for example, as in this photo of a teenage boy's room it turns into a wardrobe.
Here's another transforming bed. Suitable for a schoolchild's or student's room in a minimalist style.
By the way, among the folding single beds there are quite interesting ideas- for example, this one is rather cleverly camouflaged under closed shelf or chest of drawers.
Convertible beds for small children's rooms. Beautiful and practical option for one child in this photo.
And in this photo we see a bunk bed transformer, a wonderful invention for small apartments. There is a shelf for linen on top.
This room interior with a pull-up double bed for adults looks very stylish.
In foreign sources, there is Alternative option lifting bed. The bed does not retract to the wall, but on special guides, like in an elevator, it rises above your head. For the little ones narrow rooms the idea is just great! It remains to be hoped that this design is also reliable.
Transformer: bed-desk
An interesting idea for children and teen rooms- a bed combined with a workplace. Some samples are also suitable for adults, such as the one in the photo below:
There are several design options for such models.
Of course, there are rollaway beds of a similar design and double sizes. 
Transformer: sofa bed
There are transformers that combine a bed and a sofa. It seems that there is nothing unusual here - most of the sofas can be folded out, providing a sleeping place.
The rest of the transformers, from those that I came across, are more banal and follow the same idea in design as the "bed-desk". And yet it seems to me that for our small rooms it is better not to invent, but to buy a normal folding sofa... It will definitely cost less than such an invention!
Useful transformers for small apartments
several options for folding tables
I really liked this idea of a sliding table (I found it a long time ago, on the blog of an overseas young lady), but I never figured out how it works. Why is a facade used instead of a leg (everything seems to be in place) and how is this long table fit in a closet 60 cm deep for me and remained a mystery. I would be grateful if someone could reveal this secret for me.