Transforming furniture has become a real salvation for small-sized apartments, because they still have not come up with a better way to really save space. Although, in fact, it appeared much earlier than it is commonly believed. The first beds with drawers were used in the homes of the nobility in Germany, and the chest of drawers were used by the British at the same time. We tell you what modern manufacturers offer!
1. Wardrobe-bed-sofa
Such furniture will help owners of one-room apartments who dream of sleeping on a bed, not on a sofa. Externally, the structure looks like a sofa with a wall. In one section of the wardrobe, the bed is hidden in an upright position, in the other - sections and drawers for storing things.
Modern models are designed in such a way that you don't even need to remove the pillows from the sofa - they "leave" when the folding bed is lowered down. And the bed linen is fastened with special belts, so the bedding does not need to be cleaned every morning.
2. Wardrobe bed
The wardrobe bed is a little simpler than a transformer with a sofa, and most importantly - more compact. It is a good choice for small bedrooms or living rooms that already have a separate seating area. The bed easily rises and falls, and when folded, it is pressed tightly against the wall and replaces the wall of the cabinet.
A full double bed can occupy up to five squares in a room. The transformer, on the other hand, will not take up more space than an ordinary deep cabinet: there are even models up to 45-50 cm. There are two types of designs: vertical with niches on the sides or horizontal with drawers and shelves.
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3. Dining tables-transformers
The transforming dining table solves the problem of guests' visits and festive family feasts. So many places are not needed in everyday life, but a massive table takes up almost half of a small apartment. Transformers, on the other hand, are quite compact and are enlarged due to the folding mechanism.
You can expand the usable area by at least 20 centimeters, at least by 1.5 meters - the main thing is to choose the right model. Some tables are manually laid out, but there are also automatic designs. A convenient option is a combined louver mechanism, when additional planes are installed on both sides.
4. Coffee tables-transformers
Previously, to get together with friends for pizza or board games, you had to bring the dining table into the living room. Coffee tables were too small and low until convertible models appeared.
If you have a small studio apartment for one or two people, then a transforming coffee table is your choice. For everyday use, a small bar counter combined with a work surface is quite enough. And for the arrival of guests, you can expand the coffee table - and then you will not need a bulky dining room at all.
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5. Bed-podium
The podium bed looks stylish and spectacular, perfectly zones the space without vertical partitions and saves space. This modern design immediately refreshes the interior and allows you to do without cabinets. Communications are sewn into the podium, wires and sockets are hidden, drawers and pull-out modules are built in.
The most bulky are models with a monolithic base, but they are the most reliable and durable. Wooden or steel frame structures can be made even with your own hands. And in the podiums with a retractable base, linen, bedding, seasonal clothes and other things that constantly take up a lot of space are hidden.
6. Wardrobe table
Wardrobes-tables with folding tabletops allow you to equip a full-fledged workplace even in a small apartment.A retractable or flip-down countertop is good for a bedroom, small living room, or children's room. There are models combined with wardrobes or built-in dressing tables, in which it is convenient to hide cosmetics.
The classic option is a pull-out countertop in a secret drawer or a flat flap. It can also be hidden in the niche of the linen closet behind the sliding doors. There are designs with shelves and shelves, folding cabinets, classic secretaries with a spacious central section and hanging wall models.
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7. Furniture-transformer for a children's room
Undoubtedly, transforming furniture always saves young parents, because in a nursery, the most difficult thing is to maintain a balance between functionality and the fact that the child needs a place to play and explore the world. Previously, transformers ended with prefabricated walls and height-adjustable tables, but now there are many more.
Lifting beds are combined with wardrobes and shelving, chairs are transformed into ottomans, and the desk is transformed into a gaming coffee table. Two-tier designs are very popular: on top is a sleeping place, and below is a working corner, a wardrobe or a small sports corner. Modern modular furniture can also be assembled into a "nesting doll" and free up space!
