Not all homeowners can afford ita guest bedroom. In such cases, relatives who have come from afar and friends who have stayed late are forced to spend the night on sofas, folding beds or, even more interestingly, on air mattresses. Some of these items look completely out of place and are unlikely to contribute to increasing the hospitality of the house. The real way out of this situation is to install a lifting bed. Its main advantage is that it, in general, does not affect the appearance of the space as a whole and can equally well fit into the interior of a living room, a child's bedroom, an office and even a hallway. The concept of a lifting bed itself is not new, but many do not dare to implement this idea due to uncertainty about the reliability of the design or fear of too high a cost. It is important to remember the main thing: the point of purchasing transformable furniture of any kind is to expand the functions of the space. Today's lifting beds are no longer what they were a couple of decades ago. Now they are most often made to order, taking into account the style and parameters of the interior. Here's what you need to know about lift beds.
Project: installation of lifting or .Purpose: to increase free space or to make it multifunctional. The most important feature of a lift-up bed is that its installation requires adding 30 to 50 centimeters of wall thickness so that the created niche can accommodate the mattress and folding mechanism. And taking this circumstance into account, it is necessary to understand where the legs of the bed will stand when it is lowered down. And here is what is also important: saving on adding wall thickness will inevitably lead to a decrease in the thickness of the mattress and, as a result, a decrease in the comfort of the bed. It is important to think through all the purposes of the room. Will it be a home office, a gaming, multimedia area or a room for yoga? You can always order a bed that will perform several functions by including additional elements in its design, for example, a small sofa or a desk.
The customers of this project wanted to installa roll-up bed in the playroom. They didn't need a separate guest bedroom. Designer Cary Bernstein created a built-in section with ample closets and shelves for storing linens and toys. Incidentally, this is how most people prefer to arrange the space around a roll-up bed.
Once a decision has been made on the locationAfter installing the bed and assigning the space in which it will be located, you can start choosing a mattress. As with regular beds, there are many options. Do not confuse this horizontal block with a fold-out sofa. Mattresses of folding beds are usually much more comfortable because they do not have a fold in the middle. There is only one way to evaluate the quality of a mattress: test it yourself. Before making a purchase, you need to sit on it, lie down in different positions, and most importantly, do not be shy about expressing your doubts to the seller if any.
It is possible to install only a lifting bed, orblock with additional sections, or contact a designer with a request to construct a full-fledged multifunctional module. A professional will definitely take into account individual wishes and select the option that will best match the style and character of the interior.
The cost of such a bed depends on the typemechanism, size, presence or absence of additional options, installation method and much more. You can limit yourself to a standard model, which looks like a regular wardrobe when assembled, and spend about 100 thousand rubles. A custom-made version will cost from 150 thousand rubles. The work of a professional designer is usually much more expensive. Many reputable manufacturers provide installation services for the furniture they make - on their own or through third-party organizations. Otherwise, you can contact any, preferably proven, company offering such a service. For those who are inclined to choose a custom-designed module, we advise contacting designers with experience in such projects. In addition, they should have established contacts with qualified manufacturers and contractors. Making a lifting bed with your own hands is hardly advisable.
The photo shows an example of the company's workResource Furniture, which has been making custom lift beds for years, helps customers analyze their interior design and choose the system that best suits their needs. “Maybe you have a guest room with a full bed, and you want to use that space as a home office or an extra living area,” says Laura Anderson, PR manager for Resource Furniture. “We can offer a system with a desk on the side or a sofa in the front. These options allow you to maximize the space and give it more than one function.” Units come in a variety of materials, configurations, and finishes. Some fold down vertically, others fold out to the side. Others pivot on their axis, allowing you to use both the shelves and the bed without having to empty the shelves every time you go to bed. This is the system pictured here.
The bed is lifted and then the entire module rotates around its axis, opening access to the shelves.
Every inch of space counts in this New York studio apartment. It's hard to tell at first glance that there's a bed hidden in the wall.
The bed frame is lowered down over the seat of the sofa, its cushions becoming the headboard.
For these apartments, located incondominium, Resource Furniture designed a system that allows customers to use the space as a children's playroom. And also as a bedroom for their parents or housekeeper when they stay overnight.
Manufacturing of a complete moduleindividual parameters can take up to three months. But in general, the duration of this process largely depends on the selected materials and equipment. Sometimes all or part of the components are produced abroad, and in such cases it is necessary to take into account the time spent on logistics.
A quality lift bed is worth the time and money. It will last for years and benefit the entire family.
Interior living room in a small apartment: a lifting bed as a sign of hospitality
