Proper organization of free space in a small apartment involves the use of ergonomic furniture. The best representatives of such designs are transformers - products that combine the functions of two or more objects. A popular tandem is a sleeping place and a storage system. If you wish, you can make such furniture yourself. To make a wardrobe bed with your own hands, the main thing is to prepare all the necessary materials, draw up detailed drawings and strictly follow the installation instructions. By approaching the task responsibly, you can get a multifunctional design that is in no way inferior in quality to store-bought counterparts.
Drawings and assembly diagrams for such furniture
Let's consider the main advantages of transformers:
- compactness of products;
- design innovations in home style;
- it is potentially possible to connect two rooms;
- variety of products;
- the opportunity to make a creative original product (for yourself);
- development of carpentry skills.
Transformable furniture will fit well into a small apartment or house, as it can replace several full-fledged products at once.
Of course, it is easier for some people to purchase transformable furniture, but craftsmen will choose to make the necessary things themselves. Manufacturing drawings can be found on the Internet, on specialized resources, or you can draw them yourself.
It allows you to turn one room into another, for example, turn a living room into a bedroom and vice versa.
General principles of this scheme:
- take into account the size of the object where the described product will be located;
- accurate data of the entire structure;
- types of materials to be used;
- type of folding product.
A transformer for a small apartment will fit perfectly in a small room, and the multifunctionality of the furniture will satisfy all the owner’s needs.
How to make a transforming mechanism for furniture
There are plenty of types of lifting mechanisms on the market today. Let's consider the equipment that is used for beds. The most popular devices: mechanical and gas springs. The first ones work by tensioning springs. The second type is spring shock absorbers (gas lifts). There is also a hinge mechanism - a design where a person puts more effort into raising the bed.
At the moment, manufacturers offer many interesting options.
Making a folding device is not easy, but it is possible if you follow the instructions:
- We make the top rail (corner) from metal parts;
- the bottom rail is flat (attached to the box);
- it is necessary to connect the slats with two metal, moving (bolted) vertical slats, one larger in size;
- We buy, for example, a gas lift and attach it to a metal base.
The mechanism of transforming furniture wears out quickly, which can lead to its premature failure.
Important! It is better to buy this mechanism in a specialized store. The sofa bed is made by hand, and the device, as a rule, is purchased.
Installation of the transformation mechanism
In order for the box built into the frame to be lowered and raised without problems, it is necessary to install a lifting mechanism. For self-assembly, a conventional hinge device is optimal. With its help, the bed is lowered to a horizontal position, and then raised and hidden inside the closet. To facilitate the process, it is allowed to use a counterweight, gas lifts, and special springs. Additional mechanisms are more expensive and require installation skills, but they will ensure maximum safety and ease of transformation if the bed is made for a child.
The standard folding model of the wardrobe-bed is dangerous for children.
The hinge mechanism is mounted as follows:
- The hinges are screwed onto the box and bed frame. The latter remains motionless, so it serves as the main support.
- The frame and the box are aligned in relation to each other, and then connected by a mechanism.
To prevent the structure from tipping over, you need to involve another assistant in the work - he must hold the bed during installation. Based on the results of the actions performed, it is necessary to lift the mattress box and make sure that it matches the dimensions of the cabinet frame.
In order for a built-in bed to function reliably, the two parts must match exactly. They must be in the same plane; to check this value, it is advisable to use a building level. Upon completion of installation, the mechanism is checked several times for functionality. If the box drops sharply from top to bottom, not only a child, but also an adult can be injured.
How to make a transforming sofa bed with your own hands
To create this sofa you will need the following tools:
- drill and various drills;
- hacksaw;
- screwdrivers;
- furniture nails (screws, self-tapping screws);
- tape measure and pencil;
- grinding materials.
Materials you will need:
- boards;
- plywood;
- hinges (or other mechanism);
- dye;
- varnish
It is necessary to select well-dried raw materials, otherwise the furniture parts may become deformed after assembly.
How to make a drawing of a transforming sofa bed with your own hands:
- the diagram must demonstrate the monolithic structure and each part separately, including the smallest elements;
- the correct drawing will make it possible to calculate the amount of material needed;
- It is also possible to find suitable projects on special resources on the Internet.
Drawings and diagrams must be made to a strict scale and clearly correspond to reality.
Installation is carried out as follows:
- We form a supporting structure from the boards and secure it with screws;
- we strengthen the box with transverse bars;
- we fix the casing at the end, and where the drawing suggests;
- attach the front pillar;
- We place a cross beam, focusing on this element, and attach an end board on top;
- we attach the plywood to the box (reinforce it with boards);
- We make a folding element from plywood, simply attach it to the end with a board;
- Now we connect the two parts with a lifting mechanism.
All dimensions should be clearly defined in advance.
Note! Proper drawing is the key to the successful implementation of your project.
Installation
Before starting installation with your own hands, it is advisable that you coat the transformer with varnish, which will help prevent rapid deterioration of wood elements, as well as increase the service life of the product and prevent rotting of wooden elements.
Installation is carried out as follows:
The installation itself involves attaching the frame to the wall. This will help ensure the stability of the structure.- Next, you can place the mattress on the mattress pad.
- It is advisable that nearby places be provided for storing bed linen - this could be a cabinet that will be located next to the bed or even attached directly to the transformer box.
- Such cabinets should be roomy enough to hide not only bed linen, a blanket, but also pillows.
As you can see from the information described in the article, making a transformable bed in the form of a folding wardrobe can take a lot of time, but with careful planning and making an accurate drawing, you can make such a bed quickly enough, especially if you have help. By making such a bed yourself, you can save up to 70%.
Making a lift bed
A bed that can be folded saves a huge amount of space in the apartment.
Taking into account the measured data, a bed assembly diagram is drawn up.
How to make this design:
- project preparation (drawing the drawings yourself or selecting the desired diagrams on the Internet, purchasing materials and tools);
- be sure to pay attention that there is a sufficient number of plates (lamellas);
- the bed frame is placed on reliable wooden beams;
- side markings are made;
- installation of the monolithic bed structure begins;
- a front panel is attached on top of the structure (this is the bottom - it can be covered with a laminated chipboard sheet);
- the bed frame is fixed to the wall;
- a lifting mechanism connects the body and the bed itself;
- We make boxes for clothes according to the drawing.
The set of accessories depends on the selected product model. You need to think through everything in advance, make a list of the necessary elements for assembling the furniture.
Additional Information. Choose a mattress according to your desires. Orthopedic options are popular today.
Wardrobe, bed, transforming sofa 3 in 1
What is this product? A wardrobe and a sofa during the day, and a bed at night. Of course, such a complex structure will consist of: a cabinet, a lifting device, fasteners, and a frame structure.
If a home craftsman has at least a little experience working with carpentry tools and the materials that are used to make it, he can make it himself with his own hands.
- four board sides are the frame;
- the pins in the frame must be secured with glue;
- for reinforcement, it is necessary to attach a rail along the entire perimeter of the resulting rectangle;
- the base of the bed is plywood or boards;
- the closet also requires a frame, which is made identically to the previous version for the bed;
- classic legs - bars;
- choose the lifting device according to your wishes (the spring mechanism also works well on these beds).
To make transformable furniture with your own hands, you need a drawing with accurate measurements of the product being designed.
Important! They buy or make transformable wardrobes not only for small houses. For a modern style, where the functionality of objects plays a huge role, you can often find a similar “troika”.
Legs and headboard
The main requirement for the legs of a transformable wardrobe-bed is mobility. They should freely rotate 180 degrees. Metal products are the most convenient, especially if they are connected to each other by one strip. Installation nuances:
- Determine the length of the legs - measure the distance between the floor and the box.
- To calculate the length of the strip, calculate the width of the mattress box.
- Buy ready-made legs in the store or make them yourself - weld, clean, and varnish.
- Make through holes on the supports and the box for fastening.
- Fix the legs in the plank, reaching the middle of the wooden beam.
The final stage is to check the mobility of all 4 supports. They should be hidden in the assembled wardrobe, and when unfolded, scroll so as to create a stable base for the bed. The bar connecting them holds the mattress on the mattress pad.
The best sofa bed models for a teenager, designs and colors
The most practical and easiest to make headboard is made of foam rubber or synthetic padding. The optimal height is from 60 to 100 cm. This way you can sit on the bed like on a sofa, leaning your back on the soft part.
You can make a headboard in the following way:
- Fold a piece of foam rubber with the required parameters into several layers, cover it with a suitable fabric - eco-leather, velor, flock.
- Attach the upholstery to the frame or directly to the wall, since in the assembled position of the transformer it will still not be visible.
To simplify the care of textiles, the covering is made removable, with hidden pockets. This way you don’t have to wash the headboard along with the filling. If a wardrobe bed is made for a child, not only the top part should be soft, but also the side walls. It is important to ensure that the height of all parts is consistent.
DIY transformable children's bed
Very often children's rooms have a small square area. And this room should have equipment for study and recreation. The bed occupies a large area, so transformers are often used.
To make a transforming bed with your own hands, you need to move step by step, without missing any important moments in preparing and performing the work.
Basic recommendations for making a transformable children's bed with your own hands:
- we make a bed box from boards;
- we make a wooden niche in the form of a rectangle, mount it to the wall using corners;
- we attach lifting equipment to the created objects;
- put on the mattress.
When drawing up a drawing, extreme accuracy and precision in the dimensions of the product are required.
Children really like the mechanism of this bed, so they will be happy to accept such transformations in their room.
Despite its apparent complexity, it is not very difficult to make.
Creating a transforming bed is not as difficult as it seems at first glance. The main thing is a little patience and following the appropriate instructions.
Transformable furniture in the interior takes up less space than standard items.
Decoration options
A homemade wardrobe that transforms into a bed is an unusual piece of furniture, but it doesn’t have to be on display. Certain decorative elements will make the furniture in the room as inconspicuous as possible. For example, the lower part of the box can be designed to create an imitation of a cabinet with several doors. This is possible thanks to handles, wooden planks, and mirror inserts.
A wardrobe built into a furniture wall will be difficult to mistake for a bed if its bottom is designed in exact accordance with the front side of the other elements of the set. In addition to using the same color, slats and handles are additionally attached to the bottom of the bed. You can store bed linen in adjacent cabinets and drawers, thereby speeding up and facilitating the process of cleaning the bed.
When decorating the headboard of a bed, complex decor is not always appropriate, because most of the time this element is hidden inside the closet.
If desired, the upper part is covered with plain or combined colored fabric. You can also do without a headboard altogether, but this way the design will be less comfortable. As an option, they decorate the wall, which opens when the transformer is unfolded. It is painted or decorated with photo wallpaper. The main thing is that the chosen decor is combined with the overall design of the room.
