Beds with lifting mechanism

Today, not everyone can boast a large and spacious accommodation. As a rule, the arrangement of furniture has to take into account many nuances so that each square meter will be used as productively as possible. For small rooms it is difficult to find a harmonious and comfortable bed that would not make the room too cramped. A multifunctional model with a lifting mechanism can be an excellent alternative to bulky interior items.

Advantages and disadvantages

Comfortable beds with reliable lifting mechanisms are in many ways superior to the standard models we are used to. As a rule, such instances have an interesting and beautiful design. That is why with the help of a properly selected bed you can refresh the interior of the bedroom and make it more modern. It is worth noting that such interior can be installed in almost any room, be it a room in a city apartment or a cozy room in a wooden country house.

Most often beds with lifting structures are complemented by large and roomy storage systems. They can accommodate a variety of things: from bed linen and pillows to large items for which you could not allocate space in the closet or on the shelf. Modern buyers have a good choice of beds with such interesting mechanisms. You should not think that such furniture has a high price. In fact, you can choose a high-quality and practical model for almost any wallet. Today, many furniture factories produce lifting beds made from a variety of materials and complemented by various designs.

The main advantage of such furniture is its undemanding in a spacious area. These beds will fit perfectly into the interiors of small rooms, allowing you to significantly save the already small free space. As a rule, such practical furniture is equipped with a reliable and durable construction.Many consumers note the strength of these beds and their excellent performance.

However, if you are determined to buy such a bedroom furniture, then you should familiarize yourself with some of its drawbacks. It will be difficult to choose a suitable mattress for such a bed. In such furniture, the rise can only be vertical, which does not suit many consumers, especially if the bed is complemented by a large and heavy mattress. If you bought a bed with a spring mechanism, then you should take into account that it is not designed for heavy loads.

Therefore, in such a bed in any case you can not buy a large mattress with a large weight.

Kinds

There are many options for beds equipped with a lifting mechanism. Consider them in detail:

  • In modern and trendy interiors look organic headless beds. Such models most often have on the background of the accent walls so that the ensemble is more harmonious and complete. Very interesting and attractive look low models without a head, complemented by a backlight at the bottom. However, it is worth taking into account the fact that such interior items will not fit into too strict and classical furnishings.
  • Compact size has folding bed sofa. These models are ideal for placement in a small room. Especially organically this furniture looks in the youth bedroom. This could be a teenager’s or a small child’s room. Soft and folding bed-sofa does not take up much space, so the bedroom will be able to place the student's desk, as well as shelves for books and notebooks.
  • More impressive size is different bed-podium with a lifting mechanism. At the bottom of these models is another level that can be wider than the bed itself. Such interior items are higher than standard models. They are ideal for ordinary apartments, and for compact studios. With the help of the catwalk you can unobtrusively select the sleeping area.
  • As a rule, in such models there are large linen wardrobes, in which a large number of different things can easily fit:

  • For a small apartment, the best option would be folding bed-table. In such transformers working area for a laptop is located under the bed. Often, such furniture is built into a special high niche that has comfortable lockers, drawers and shelves on both sides of the bed.Most often, such multifunctional interior items purchased for youth bedrooms.
  • If you want to create a creative and non-trivial interior in the bedroom, then you should take a look at the unique soaring beds with lifting gears. Frameworks of such products are closely attached to one of the walls in the bedroom at a certain distance from the floor, creating an amazing illusion of a “flying” bed. However, under such a bed can not be placed storage systems. It is recommended to entrust the installation of such a model to specialists, since it is quite problematic to do it yourself.
  • Comfortable folding beds differ in shape.. Of course, the most popular and most widely recognized are traditional rectangular specimens. The trend of recent years are more original - round beds. They can also be supplemented with a quality orthopedic mattress and have a semi-circular back. One of the most spectacular are the round models, decorated with an elegant carriage stitch.

Such furnishings are ways to transform a bedroom and make it more aristocratic:

  • Today, many factories produce models with a lifting mechanism on the legs. These parts can be made from different raw materials, as well as have different heights and shapes. Such sleeping furniture looks very easy and attractive.
  • Some models have not only vertical, but also horizontal, and transverse mechanisms. Such specimens have a different structure and design, but are also ideal for placement in a small room.
  • Today, options equipped with several built-in linen drawers in the lower part. Such elements of the interior are ways not only to save free space in the bedroom, but also to abandon unnecessary bulky wardrobes and pedestals.

Styles

Beautiful and practical folding beds look harmonious in the interiors of a wide variety of styles:

  • For example, in a cozy bedroom, made in the style of Provence, transforming furniture with a quality frame made of natural wood will look great. This model should be supplemented with delicate bed linen and pillows in pastel or neutral shades. Fabrics will also look attractive,decorated with small prints of floral or rustic themes.
  • For a strict interior in the style of the classics, the best option would be a large bed. from a natural tree of both a light, and dark shade. It can be supplemented with wooden bedside tables. Harmoniously on such furniture will look carved or forged items.
  • A simple bed is ideal for a concise minimalistic ensemble. neutral colors, not burdened with decorative ornaments, rhinestones, furniture studs or carved inserts. It is better to choose an option that has a regular geometric shape.
  • In the more modern ensembles will be seamlessly fit "soaring" Models or variants of metal and wood in contrasting tones. They should be supplemented with metal lamps and wall tones in neutral shades. Such interior solutions will look very stylish and futuristic.

Base lifting mechanisms

Let us consider in more detail what mechanisms are equipped with interesting folding beds:

  • Manual. In such designs there are no auxiliary details.Raising a bed is done exclusively by human effort. Beds with such systems are the cheapest and most reliable. However, in such models access to the laundry box will be blocked by a mattress.
  • Spring. Spring copies are versatile and affordable. In them, the lifting mechanism is based on the use of special twisted springs. It is worth noting that over time, such systems become unusable due to their inevitable wear.
  • Gas. One of the most functional and durable are models in which there are gas elevators (shock absorbers). Even a teenager will be able to cope with such a bed, as there is no need to exert too much effort to unfold it. Often beds with such systems are equipped with counterweights, not related to support.
  • Side. Side lifting mechanisms in bedroom furniture are very convenient. They provide access to linen drawers under the bed. As a rule, such mechanisms can be rearranged on the right or left side, depending on the personal preferences of the owners.
  • Electric. Most often, multifunctional beds-wardrobes are equipped with this complicated lifting mechanism. Such systems, first of all, are necessary for raising a sleeping bed in a closet niche in a vertical plane. All actions in such furniture are carried out with the help of an electric drive.
  • A lifting mechanism is also required for a folding sofa bed. It can be a popular model "dolphin" or "accordion" with a retractable berth.

Dimensions

The size of a single bed with a lifting mechanism can be 100x200 cm. A half-sleeping bed most often has the following dimensions: 120x200 and 140x200 cm. Most often there are spacious 2-sleeping beds with dimensions of 160x195, 200x200, 160x200 cm, as well as 1800x2000 mm.

Also lifting beds can have different heights:

  • high - 89-100 cm;
  • medium - 50-60 cm;
  • low - 20-45 cm.

Non-standard models of beds, as a rule, are made to order. Today, many furniture factories offer similar services.

Frame materials

One of the highest quality and environmentally friendly are wooden frames. Such models are expensive, but do not cause harm to health and are distinguished by a long service life.The most common low-cost options of pine and birch and more expensive specimens of natural hard oak, beech, hevea and durable tropical wenge.

Affordable cost options differ, having skeletons of materials such as MDF or chipboard. Such raw materials are based on wood waste, bonded to each other with formaldehyde resins. The latter are very harmful to human health, especially in conditions of high temperatures. Furniture from similar materials in certain conditions can release hazardous substances. According to the external characteristics, MDF and LDSP are in no way inferior to natural tree species.

Forged models have an original and elegant design. Such products can have patterned headboards. With the help of such interesting furniture you can create a very elegant and non-trivial image of a bedroom.

An important role in the selection of bedroom furniture is upholstery. The most popular are leather options. They are durable and durable, but are expensive. Lower price have beds with leatherette or eco-leather upholstery.Despite the artificial origin, these materials look beautiful, but are less wear-resistant and durable than genuine leather. The most affordable and common beds are made of high quality fabric. It can be both monophonic, and added with a beautiful and contrast photo printing.

Colors

Comfortable lifting bedroom furniture can have different colors. Effective and attractive in the interior of the bedroom will look beige and white copies. Such furniture can refresh the atmosphere of the room and make it lighter. Gloss looks especially attractive on the surface of such beds.

Expensive and aristocratic design boasts dark beds. It can be a luxurious black, dark gray, dark brown or a model of a luxurious natural shade of wenge. Daring models of burgundy or dark red color have a unique design. Such models most often choose passionate and sensual natures. Furniture of this color looks impressive in many ensembles: from classical to gothic.

Successfully in the bedroom will look brown furniture.This classic color is in harmony with a variety of palettes, so the bed in this design will look impressive with many ensembles.

Accessories

Lifting beds are often supplemented with various accessories. It can be:

  • beautiful sheets of suitable color;
  • soft ottomans of different sizes;
  • bedside tables, designed in the same style as a bed;
  • luxurious canopies;
  • pillows of the corresponding style.

How to choose the right one?

Qualitative and reliable beds should be equipped with strong and durable mechanisms. To date, the model with gas shock absorbers can boast the longest service life. They are able to withstand heavy loads (80-100 kg), which plays an important role when lifting the base in a vertical position.

Choose products with the most durable frames. Large weight can easily withstand the base, made of natural solid wood. Such options are especially relevant if you are going to supplement the bed with a special orthopedic mattress that has a lot of weight.

The most comfortable are the specimens with orthopedic effect.In these beds provides a uniform distribution of loads on the mattress. They also have a lattice structure that provides excellent ventilation. It is recommended to choose beds in which there are high-quality and durable lamellae made of beech, alder or birch.

Rating of the best firms

Consider the most popular manufacturers:

  • Excellent transforming beds with gas shock absorbers produced by the German brand. Hefele. For example, lifting models with a table and a berth 1900х900 mm, made of chipboard, are very popular "Egger" (Germany).
  • Also, high-quality models with a lifting mechanism are manufactured by a German factory. Guter Möbel. Under the name of this brand are made single and double beds with sofas and tables. All furniture is offered in various color variations. The most popular products are black, brown and cream tones.
  • Insanely popular today branded products from Italian manufacturers. So, the famous factory Bensen offers a choice of high-quality and stylish lifting beds in modern style. In all options there are reliable and durable fasteners, fittings and durable frames.The assortment of the Italian factory has models with and without footboard and headboard.
  • Beautiful and elegant beds are found in the brand catalogs. Prama. Particularly popular are elegant models of furniture called Palazzo Ducale Pallato and Ciliegio with high carved headboards without legs.
  • For many years, Belarusian lifting beds made of solid wood and cheap laminated chipboard are in demand. For example, a factory FantasticMebel manufactures products from chipboard, egger, Kronopol, etc. Bed bodies during the production process are treated with substances that protect them from the negative effects of moisture.
  • Strong and durable models of laminated chipboard and solid wood produces Belarusian brand Pinskdrev. For example, for the frame of a beautiful model. "Hellas" Solid leather beech, pine and birch wood blanks are used with a leather headboard.

Reviews

Most consumers who bought lifting beds were satisfied with their purchases. Particularly pleased with such furniture owners of small premises and fashionable studio apartments. Reliable and high quality are models with gas shock absorbers. However, there are cheaper spring beds. Such variants serve not so long and eventually fail, as the springs wear out. This problem was faced by many owners of such types of folding beds.

People could not fail to note the excellent storage systems for lifting furniture. They note the spaciousness of the laundry drawers built into the beds and their practicality.

Design solutions in the interior of the room

A folding bed made of soft-brown wood will harmoniously look against the white walls, a white multi-level ceiling with lighting and a dark brown laminate. On the right and left side of the bed, cabinets with high glass doors and shelves for various small items will find their place. Complete the bed with white linens.

White lifting bed made of leather will look spectacular against the background of black walls and dark brown laminate. Complete the interior with a white bedside table, a large black and white wall painting, a red fluffy carpet, a black leather chair and white linens with black lines.

A dark brown bed will find its place against the background of beige walls and gray-brown floor.Complement the interior with light-colored nightstands and a chest of drawers with dark edging, black and white wall paintings and chocolate linens with golden patterns.

In the living room-bedroom with gray and black walls will look organically folding bed-sofa red in a dairy wooden niche with drawers, shelves and a computer desk. Complete the ensemble with a red carpet, a dark coffee table and a black and white fresco on the wall.

On how to properly assemble a bed with a lifting mechanism, see below.

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