Modern furniture doesn't just look nice in a room and hold a lot of things. This functional element, which performs several tasks. Another feature of this design is that it allows you to fit more furniture in a small room and at the same time save precious square meters. In most cases, such techniques are used for small apartments and living rooms, which are also bedrooms. It is not always convenient to install a full-sized bed, and sleeping on the sofa is also a test for the back. The perfect solution in such cases, a wardrobe bed. This will be discussed in this article.
The process of making a bed with your own hands begins with sketches and selection of a place. Essentially, these are two boxes that are connected to each other by a special mechanism and decorated with cabinet doors.
In the company where they cut LDPS, you can order everything necessary details designs, choose the shade of veneer and the design of the cabinet facade. As for the bed itself, you can disassemble the old one or order a frame with slats without a mattress on furniture factory. This will have to be done first, since all other measurements and the location of the furniture depend on the size of the bed frame.
Externally, the design will look like a regular one. If necessary, it lowers and the room has a large full bed. Let's consider step by step lesson making transformable furniture with your own hands.
If a person lives in a small apartment, lack of space becomes a serious problem. The folding bed literally disappears in just a few seconds! By making a wardrobe bed with your own hands, you can solve the issue related to the shortage square meters: expand the children's room, freeing it up for games, turn the guest room into home Office, the living room - in a mini-hotel, given the frequent visits of relatives, and the bedroom can become a gym.
So what's so exciting about the "invisible" bed design? Is this really a bed? Or is it a closet? A huge mattress can be neatly hidden, is it really easy to do? Yes! And the transformer was not invented yesterday, but at least a century ago. According to legend, the inventor of the device, William L. Murphy, lived in one-room apartment in San Francisco. The moral code of those times did not approve of women who dare to enter a man’s bedroom, so the savvy guy turned the bed into a closet and his room into a living room, not forgetting to obtain a patent for the invention in 1900. However, at this very moment, Thomas Jefferson already had his beds hanging on ropes and hooks in the bedroom alcoves. Murphy is said to have married the very girl who inspired him to transform the apartment.
Changing your living space today is seen as a lifestyle choice, and a folding transforming bed solves multi-tasks. Modern versions of various models may have glass, mirrors and beautiful lighting, as well as shelves for computers, televisions and stereo systems. Some apartment owners decorate the walls above the bed with expensive artwork.
A convertible folding bed can last up to 60 years! Since the first model, many designs have been created: the bed can be folded horizontally and vertically, be two-tiered and have additional functions. For example, beds with tables and models with sofas are popular.
Vertical option beds are considered traditional. Horizontal bed good for narrow rooms and premises with low ceilings, for example, it can be installed in the attic.
After installing the bed-wardrobe, the room turns into:
When deciding to make an “invisible” bed, you should take a closer look at interesting ideas:
The transformer, which the simplest drawings give an idea of, consists of 4 key components:
Any modern mechanism designed for a wardrobe bed ensures easy folding.
The lifting system can be:
Spring mechanism. It typically consists of heavy-duty compressed steel springs in the bed frame that make lifting and lowering easy. But after several years of intensive use, the springs need adjustment.
Piston mechanism. Unlike a spring device, pistons are safer, last much longer and break less.
Each mechanism is designed for certain weight. A pair of metal springs or a piston lift make it easy and safe to place the bed box into the frame. A secure latch will keep furniture in place. closed position.
It is important to remember that the mechanism in creation modern bed Murphy is the most important thing. Installation of equipment will probably be the most time-consuming part of the work. Only correct installation According to the instructions, it guarantees reliable folding. If the mechanism for the bed-wardrobe is purchased in stores furniture fittings, an installation diagram that is easy to understand will definitely be included with the kit.
A person who has ever built a cabinet or similar large-scale piece of furniture with their own hands probably has all the skills to build a transformer into a wall.
The manufacturing process of the piece of furniture itself includes:
Beds that are hidden in the closet do not have heavy spring mattress structures. Typically, an orthopedic or regular mattress rests on a wooden platform, wire mesh or slats and is secured with elastic straps that hold it in place while the unit is folded vertically.
To create a bed, the most attractive option is to use a combination of high-grade plywood and solid wood. As already mentioned, on the sides of the cabinet designed to hide the bed, you can add bookshelves, and in top part halogen lighting must be built into the frames. Front panel designs can look as simple as a sheet of plywood or be as complex as a piece of antique furniture.
The height of the legs, sides and the height of the part of the mattress protruding above the sides - total height sleeping place, on which the depth of the cabinet structure depends. Typically it is approximately 450 mm ( standard height chair) - sit comfortably.
Taking into account the thickness of the lifting mechanism, simple calculations can be made. If the mechanism has a thickness of 32 mm, then the gaps between the sides of the bed and the sides of the cabinet will be 32 mm on each side. Accordingly, the calculation takes into account the width of the bed, the thickness of the sides of the base, gaps for installing the mechanism and the thickness of the sides of the cabinet.
The height of the closet depends on the length or width of the bed.
The biggest obstacle for many people is finding a place to do carpentry work. Therefore, it is worth considering assembling in a garage or renting for a while special room.
To make a transformer, you need to prepare the following tools for work:
In addition, you will need high-quality materials. Based on the sizes, you need to make a list of them.
A mattress, regular or orthopedic, should be purchased immediately to check the dimensions of the bed frame and cabinet. Pillows are typically stored in a closet or chest of drawers rather than on the mattress when it is hidden.
The frame consists of 4 boards of the same height, which will serve as the sides of the bed. It is important to create an even rectangle with 90° corners. The frames are connected using wooden pins coated with glue. After the glue has dried, to finally fasten the sides together, use self-tapping screws and furniture corners. You can nail a rail with a cross-section of 100x50 mm around the perimeter; it will serve as a limiter for the mattress.
The base can be made from whole piece plywood or, for example, it can be knocked down from planks. There are many options. Important! Sometimes additional stiffeners may be needed. At this stage you can make decoration.
The cabinet frame parts are fastened using the same principle as the bed frame parts.
When the bed is folded back, the wardrobe may simply fall to the floor. To avoid this, you need to attach it to the load-bearing wall using metal corners. The fasteners are placed as high as possible on the sides. If the folding bed is hidden in the structure of a furniture wall, then the weight of the wall will be a good insurance policy; in the case where the closet is located “apropos” between the ceiling and the floors, theoretically it will not be able to fall.
You can make the legs yourself by ensuring they are built in using furniture hinges, or can be purchased together with the mechanism.
The spring or piston mechanism is installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
The theme of lack of space in small apartments always relevant. Lifting furniture allows you to expand the area of the room during active times of the day, which greatly facilitates the stay of people in cramped conditions. I was interested in learning how to make a wardrobe bed. After looking through a lot of information on this topic on the Internet, I decided to assemble a transformer bed wardrobe with my own hands. Studied the basic principles of built-in furniture. Made drawings and diagrams of the bed closet. Made lists the necessary tool and materials.
The project for the design of a wardrobe-bed, assembled with your own hands, consists of two boxes, one of which is built into the other. Two lifting mechanisms located below on the sides of the furniture body ensure the movement of the berth from a horizontal to a vertical position and vice versa.
The lifting mechanism is quite complex technical device. I considered it risky to try to make such a mechanism on my own without special factory equipment. Therefore, I used purchased factory-made devices.
Just like the work of collecting folding design bedroom furniture is connected with lumber, then the appropriate tool is needed:
Based on the drawings of the wardrobe-bed with dimensions, I ordered cutting of MDF sheets from a furniture workshop. I also ordered the finishing of the ends of all parts of the built-in bed assembly. The bottom of the sleeping bed is also the front wall of the closet. I also ordered its production from a furniture shop.
Details of the vertical body of built-in furniture made of 25 mm MDF:
After I brought home the materials and prepared the tools, I began to assemble the transformer bed cabinet with my own hands according to the drawings. The work was carried out in stages.
At the end of the work, I calculated the costs I incurred for making furniture.
The cost of making panels for assembling a built-in bed in a closet with your own hands. The area of MDF with a thickness of 25 mm was 11.55 m2:
The total cutting length of MDF sheets is 20 linear meters. End finishing – 34 l.m.
The furniture workshop issued an invoice for payment for materials, for the work of cutting and trimming panels:
11.55 m 2 x 400 rub. = 4620 rub.;
20 p.m. x 30 rub. = 600 rub.;
34 p.m. x 5 rub. = 170 rub.
Total: 5390 rub.
The cost of other materials was:
The total cost of materials was: 8483 rubles.
The assembly of the transformer bed cabinet was completed in 2 days.
This do-it-yourself scheme for assembling a bed cabinet will cost much less than ordering such furniture. To build such a simple but responsible structure yourself, you must have experience working with the above tool.
DIY transformable chest of drawers made of chipboard
Most residents apartment buildings They are faced with the problem of a small living space where they need to place and organize so many things. The transformable bed has become very popular due to these requirements. During the day, such a model can be regular table or a wall, and at night it turns into a full-fledged sleeping place.
Bright chest of drawers-bed desk - practical idea your interior
Everyone wants coziness and comfort at home, so this type of furniture should match the interior and the specific layout of the room. But the price similar products Quite large, not everyone can afford it. There is always a way out - with minimal skills, you can make a transformable bed with your own hands.
Comfortable light bed-wardrobe with shelves and lighting for the bedroom of two children
Advantages of making furniture with your own hands:
Furniture built into a niche in a small bedroom for rational use places in the room
Bed-wardrobe disassembled and assembled form, used in a small apartment
Before looking for drawings, purchase necessary materials, choose which product you want to receive and which model you can make. Transformer beds are divided into several types.
Double bed-wardrobe with a comfortable orthopedic mattress
Folding wardrobe-bed with secretary desk and LED lighting
Table-bed for a teenager - functional transformable furniture
Bed and desk - two in one for a loft-style room
Double bed-sofa in the interior of a small cozy living room
Sofa transformer into a bunk triple bed
Exclusive bed that can be raised when needed
White hanging bed near the ceiling in the interior of a loft-style room
If you are a small specialist and are starting to make a transforming bed with your own hands for the first time, stop at more simple version. As mentioned above, this is a bed-wardrobe. First, make or find a drawing of the future product with the necessary parameters, marking the places of fastenings and connections.
A bed that can be converted into a closet if necessary
The bed-wardrobe model is divided into three main parts, which will first need to be created separately and then combined into one. These elements and materials required for manufacturing are listed below.
The mechanism for transforming a vertical wardrobe bed, disassembled
Connecting two parts for a double bed - frame and sleeping part
Installation of a transformable bed consists of two points - first of all, you need to make a frame for the folding mechanism, and then - a sleeping place. On the Internet you can find ready-made dimensions for standard single and double models, but if you need other parameters, you will have to calculate them yourself. The Furniture Designer program will be an excellent assistant for this.
We attach the frame using corners to anchors if you have walls made of concrete or brick, or self-tapping screws if the house is wooden
Perform rigid fixation with anchor bolts of a strong metal slats on the wall. This will be needed to strengthen the frame metal corners. For the base of the frame, take two reliable boards - they will load-bearing function, average length for standard transformer bed shapes it is about two meters. Along the edges, top and bottom, use glue and self-tapping screws to secure them with a cross board. Using adhesive and self-tapping screws, secure the casing to the finished frame. Remember - it is necessary that the depth of the box matches the thickness of the bed. In order not to end up with a box that does not contain the finished product, it is better to make it a few centimeters larger.
Installation of a wardrobe-bed frame using a bed lift mechanism
Next, you can begin installing the folding bed. As a base, take plywood that meets the required parameters. In order to avoid damage and sagging of the material, strengthen it from below by installing four boards along and across the future product. For greater comfort, you can equip the base of the bed with a variety of sides, but remember - lifting mechanisms nothing should interfere.
Connected frame and base, with structural reinforcement wooden block in the middle
The next step is attaching the frame to the wall. For a long service life of the finished product, choose only high-quality fasteners. Fix the folding part to the frame with hinges, and secure its free end with special fasteners - it is thanks to them that the transformer bed is kept folded and will not unexpectedly fall apart. If you cover wooden surfaces varnish, it is more advisable to do this while the folding part is not fixed to the frame.
Built-in white bed in a closet with mirrored fronts in the living room interior
The transformable bed can be supplemented with small cabinets, shelves or mirrors, which will give the design greater functionality. In options modern design the product can be painted acrylic paints– bright colors are the most popular in children's rooms. The bedroom can be decorated using a combination of several colors and patterns. If you don’t know how to draw, you can find many stencils on the Internet - print out the one you need and use it to create a unique design.
Bunk children's bed-wardrobe with a pattern for two children
For better match with the cabinet, outside products can be decorated using overhead fittings, false crossbars and imitation handles. You can also create additional niches using mirrors or install additional elements lighting - light bulbs, LEDs.
Wooden wall with two folding beds with beautiful processing of the front part
Finish the end of the boards with a self-adhesive edge - it can be purchased at any hardware store. Place the edge with the adhesive side to the end, and run a hot iron over it. Next, wipe with a dry cloth, pressing carefully. Cut off the excess and sand with sandpaper.
As you can see, the result of a transformer bed made with your own hands will be no worse than a factory one, and in some cases even better and will be unique in its kind. The main thing is desire, patience, strict adherence to instructions and the use of quality materials.
White bed-wardrobe with wood frame and interior lighting
