Retractable beds

The central place in the bedroom is always the bed. Often, it requires a lot of free space. But not all rooms are spacious, so the proper organization of a berth in a small area is the main problem. But this problem can be solved with the help of transformable furniture, namely a pull-out bed.

Recently, retractable beds, which are an excellent alternative to traditional furniture, have become increasingly popular. Retractable bed due to its design has many advantages compared with bulky classic bed options and especially not always designed for sleeping retractable sofas:

• First of all - it is significant savings in precious meters. In small apartments with one or two rooms, a retractable bed becomes a real salvation. Indeed, in such a limited space it is sometimes not possible to allocate an entire room as a full-fledged bedroom, and a sofa is not always a good alternative.
• A good solution will be retractable bed and for small studio apartments. The presence of space without walls provides for the placement of a large number of objects, including the bed. And the best option would be a retractable design that allows you to save meters and provide tenants with a comfortable bed.

• A retractable design will be a good option. for children's rooms. Especially if the room is small, and the children living in it two or three. Thanks to the design, the saved space can be used for games. An important advantage of sliding structures is ease of use. It does not take much effort to push the structure; even a child can handle it. A couple of seconds and a comfortable bed is ready for use.
• A pull out bed is not only space saved and ease of use, but and harmonious design combined with a neat appearance. In the daytime the bed is invisible and is an organic part of the interior. Argument in favor of a pull-out bed can be called a reasonable price. Buying a pull-out bed will cost less than 2-3 separate beds for children. The cost of some classic beds for adults is much more than the price of a retractable design.

In addition to the advantages, there are minor flaws:

• A complex installation system, requiring, as a rule, a call for specialists who correctly install and adjust the mechanism.
• Prolonged operation of this design can lead to damage to the flooring, traces of rollers remain, especially in the absence of carpet.
• In addition, between children using a bed with tiers, sometimes there are disputes over the right location on the top of the bed.

The design of the pull-out bed consists of two parts: a sleeping place equipped with rollers, which is pulled out if necessary, and a base (the bed itself or various niches). The option where the base is a bed with a built-in extra bed is used for children. For families with two children living in the same room, a roll-out baby bed with an extra bed at the bottom is perfect. The design of this type has several advantages not only over ordinary beds, but also over high bunk options.

Roll-out design allows you to hide an extra bed under the main one. This design is stable and durable. Even the smallest inhabitants of the room will appreciate the small dimensions of this miniature bedroom set. Climbing it is not high and not scary, but on the contrary, even very interesting. In the standard 2-in-1 construction, when transforming, one tier is always higher than the other, but there are models in which a one-tier arrangement of tiers is possible. For this purpose, folding legs are mounted in the lower part, which, if necessary, are laid out and both beds are at the same height.

Some models of pull-out options for children are equipped with additional drawers. The box option is very convenient to use, because it allows you to place any personal items of the child, whether it be toys, bed linen or clothes.They are located under the lower part of the structure and are equipped with a roll-out or sliding mechanism, as well as a berth. Transformation is carried out with the help of wheels attached to the sides. They move either along guides or along the floor.

Today, manufacturers produce a wide variety of modifications, not only with the boxes, but also with the ladders. These small structures help the child to rise to the top of the evening and safely descend in the morning. Some manufacturers equip such ladders with additional drawers. Get comfortable steps with a chest of drawers. For safety, the upper construction of the bed is equipped with bumpers that protect the child from a sudden fall during sleep.

Bunk pull-out beds for children are available not only with a parallel arrangement of beds, but also with perpendicular installation of the lower part. The lower tier in this design becomes more convenient, as there is free space above. To save space, this model is better to install at the corner of the room. In addition to two-tier options, manufacturers produce models designed for three children. In such models, the upper tier can be both open and closed.In the folded state, this model is similar to a regular bollard, all tiers are hidden inside.

For school-age children, models are produced where the podium serves as the basis. The basis of the podium is wooden or metal frame with a smooth surface, sheathed with plywood or boards. A retractable bed during the daytime is hidden inside the podium and is almost invisible, as its back is a continuation of the podium itself. Its surface can be used as a play or study area.

Podium bedding option can be used for adults. Especially if the room is used not only as a bedroom, but also a living room. A hidden-bed construction for two adults hides inside the platform, and the upper part is used as a cozy seating area. Thanks to this design, two pieces of furniture can be used separately, or at the same time, but they will take one place. The retractable double mattress can be used as a sofa in the daytime. To do this, do not push it completely, cover the open part and put pillows on it. The basis for the pull-out bed, besides the podium, can be a decorative niche, a wardrobe, and even a window sill.

Retractable beds are classified not only by location, presence or absence of tiers, but also by size:

• To single options include products with a berth width from 80 to 100 cm, their length is in the range of 160-200 cm. Such dimensions are designed for children and adolescents.
• One and half beds have a width of 100-140 cm, and the length of these models is 190-200 cm. Retractable beds of this width are much less common.
• Double modelsAs a rule, they are produced by manufacturers from 160 to 180 cm wide with a bed length of 190-220 cm. Beds above 180 cm wide belong to Euro-size.

Beds with a size of 160x80 cm are the most in demand, they are most often used in pull-out versions of two-tier and three-tier products of all modifications for children. The lower tier in all models in size is always less than the top by 8-10 cm, this is due to the specific design. Therefore, the youngest child, as a rule, sleeps downstairs.

In addition to the width and length of the product, there is a value that characterizes the height of the bed.It is especially important for children's pull-out beds. Lower models, as a rule, do not have additional drawers at the bottom. In models above boxes are located under the lower tier, due to this, the lower berth is located higher. There is a way to determine the ideal height of the retractable structure. The bed, or rather, its lower tier, should be at the level of the knees of the person for whom it is purchased.

This selection rule concerns not only children, but also adults. Because with very low bed models it is much more difficult to get up than with designs that are on the same level with the knees.

For the manufacture of retractable beds manufacturers use different materials:

• Skeleton beds and some adult models are made of wood of various breeds. The design is subjected to grinding and polishing to avoid the ingress of small parts of the tree under the skin. The bed from the massif of a tree has the mass of advantages: naturalness, environmental friendliness and safety. But there are some peculiarities: sensitivity to temperature and humidity variations, in addition, such furniture requires special care.

• There are also combined options, where the frame is made of wood, and the facades of MDF or laminated chipboard. MDF is a wood fiber that is pressed into plates using a special technology. In order to give the plates an attractive appearance, they are either glued with a film, or covered with plastic, or veneered. Such furniture is distinguished not only by its high strength, but also by its rather high cost, which is not much lower than the wooden counterpart.

• Pull-out beds from chipboard belong to the budget option. A good quality chipboard is a fairly stable material. The furniture from it does not crack and does not stratify for a long time. This material is not subject to rot and mold, it is difficult to scratch or wrinkle. To prevent formaldehyde from entering the air, this material is processed by PVC around the entire perimeter.

• In addition to the traditional material, some manufacturers use metal and plastic. The frame is most often made of metal, and plastic is used in combination with other materials, decorating external facades. Plastic is quite resistant to mechanical stress and is able to imitate the texture of any material.

To date, manufacturers produce pull-out beds of various colors and shades. Among the popular colors there are both pastel colors and bright colors:

• Girls tend to adore warm delicate shades. Little pranks will appreciate the retractable bed in white, pink, crimson or peach color. It looks especially beautiful in the children's bedroom design in white. It will not only fit perfectly into the interior of any bedroom, as the white color blends well with any style, but also gives the children's room visually spaciousness and freshness.
• For boys of preschool age, the color spectrum is somewhat different. For them, manufacturers produce retractable beds in purple, yellow, green and blue. Bright juicy shades will give a good mood and a sea of ​​positive.
• For older children and adults, muted palettes are more suitable. The best option: gray, dark blue, brown color.

There are certain rules that help make the right choice of a retractable bed. for children and similar designs for adults:

• When buying a retractable design for children, first of all, you need to pay attention to its weight. The cumbersome heavy construction is difficult to operate, which is especially important when the lower tier of the product is extended daily.
• In active games, children very often use a bed, therefore, it must be stable and durable. Do not forget when buying about the optimal height and width of the structure. After all, the higher and narrower it is, the less stable, and therefore, more dangerous to operate, especially for the youngest children. In a secure design, all component parts must be securely fastened.
• Particular attention should be paid to additional elements: fittings and wheels. Fittings must be firmly fixed on the details. And the wheels should be optimal width and resistant to shocks, shaking during the nomination of parts of the structure. Sliding part manufacturers, as a rule, provide clamps that allow you to stop and fix the wheels at a certain length.They must work smoothly and clearly.
• When buying also pay attention to the bottom of each bed. The best option would be the bottom of the rails, rather than solid plywood. The rack bottom design is better ventilated. Models, where instead of slats attached lamellae, designed for orthopedic mattresses, are more preferable for children, but have a high cost.

• Choosing mattresses for tiers, you should not buy products with a spring block. Active in nature, children love to jump on them, deformation in such cases is inevitable, and for the correct development of the musculoskeletal system the springs are not the best option. It is better to choose a mattress with coconut coir and latex, the main thing is to choose the degree of stiffness appropriate for children age. The material of the mattress should be waterproof. The fabric of the mattress should be air permeable.
• Materialsof which the children's pull-out bed is made, must be not only durable, but also safe for health. To confirm these facts, the seller must have quality certificates.
• When buying, pay attention to safety. Both main and additional parts. The corners of the structure should be rounded, and all the details are well ground. At the ends of the bed should not be chipped and chipped. It is better if the protective bumpers will be installed not only on the upper tier, but also on the lower part.

• Availability of additional accessories not only increases the functionality of the bed, but also entails an increased cost of the product.
• When choosing a product must take into account the size of the bed. Some stock does not hurt. For girls and boys of different ages, this is especially true. For children of different sexes, the best option would be a model where the lower tier is freely detached from the structure. If desired, it can be installed anywhere in the room.
• Each pull-out bed must include assembly instructions.. In order for the design to be stable and to function correctly, it is necessary to strictly follow the assembly instructions, to follow the sequence of steps and the correctness of each.

In order to maintain a retractable bed in good condition, some effort and a number of simple manipulations are required.Particular attention should be paid to the transformation mechanism. Emerging dirt and dust in the open parts of the mechanism must be promptly removed with a soft, dry cloth. Testing the operability and serviceability of parts of the mechanism should be carried out twice a year. The check also includes the lubrication of all metal parts of the mechanism with the help of special oil.

When checking the operation of the mechanism should not use too brute physical force. A sharp blow can disrupt the well-coordinated work of the mechanism, and it is sometimes quite problematic to eliminate the problem of a dropped part. In addition to the general rules of care, there are special recommendations, depending on the material of manufacture of the sliding structure.

Furniture made of chipboard and MDF should not be cleaned with solvents, gasoline, abrasives, ammonia, chlorine, mastic, soda and wax. Stains and dirt should be cleaned with a simple soap or buy a special tool - Polish. In order for the appearance of the pull-out bed to please for a long time, do not install it too close to heating appliances.The maximum allowable distance from the battery is 0.5-0.7 m. Direct sunlight will cause the decorative coating to deform.

There are many ideas for retractable bed layout. For adults, the most common is the catwalk. This option is especially relevant for one-bedroom apartments. Install the podium, and with it a bed, you can in different parts of the room. You can position the structure with a bed by the window, or you can at the opposite end of the room. The main thing is to have a place for the promotion of the bed.

In addition to the podium retractable bed can be installed in a closet or in a hidden niche. Both options, from the material point of view, are very costly. Because this arrangement is impossible without special transformation mechanisms.For children, bunk beds are most often used. For narrow rooms, placing the product parallel to the window is most suitable. In the daytime, when the lower tier is removed, the upper one serves as a sofa. In addition to the window, you can install such a bed in another convenient place. There are both monolithic beds with steps, and without them.

For the smallest there are models in the form of various items. Bright and rich colors of this bed are perfectly combined with the overall style of the room.

Next, see the overview of the pull-out beds, their properties and characteristics.