Compact loft beds with a sofa in the interior of small rooms

Buying a bed for small and one-room apartments has always been difficult. Until recently, it seemed impossible to combine the convenience needed for a comfortable and complete sleep, and compact dimensions that would not occupy valuable square meters. But the furniture industry does not stand still, and today the solution to the problem was an attic bed with a sofa, the prototype of which is a classic two-tier model. For small rooms, this comfortable furniture is a real find, because the multifunctional design simultaneously includes a berth and a sitting area.

Reasons for the popularity of the model

A distinctive feature of such furniture is the location of the main berth on the upper tier, and the sofa on the lower tier, when unfolding it can also be used for sleep. In addition, the design may include a table, cabinets, drawers, other elements. The loft bed has many advantages:

1. Roominess. Compared with the two-tier prototype, 3 children will fit here.
2. Saving square meters. Compact multi-component design takes up significantly less space than installing each furniture product individually.
3. Functionality. There are models with a folding sofa, which is suitable for parents. In this case, adults can sleep on the lower tier, and the child on the upper.
4. Original designs. The design itself looks stylish and aesthetically pleasing. A large selection of equipment, the possibility of combining furniture with a cabinet, shelves, drawers only adds to her attractiveness.
5. Durability. The use of high-quality, durable materials in the manufacture of such furniture, due to the complexity of its design, significantly extends the service life of an attic bed.

All of the above provides high consumer demand. The disadvantage of this design is one - high cost. But when you consider that it is cheaper to purchase one furniture set than to assemble it from individual elements, the disadvantage is very conditional.

Such furniture as an attic bed with a sofa provides for age restrictions: children under 5 years old are not allowed to sleep on the upper tier due to its high location, respectively, the risk of injury.

Varieties

Models of such a furniture set can differ among themselves by the following parameters:

1. The shape and material of the base.
2. View of the stairs.
3. Niches of different sizes.
4. The presence of shelves, drawers, cabinets.
5. Color scheme.

The sofa can be an integral part of the headset or have mobility when it can be rearranged. There are models with the possibility of folding and stationary options. The attics vary in the number of sleeping places on the upper tier - it can be designed for one or two people, of course, the second option will take up more space in the room. The area of ​​the lower floor can also vary.

The design with the wardrobe is more cumbersome, but the headset looks like a whole. Many manufacturers offer an attic bed with a sofa, equipped with a bar for hangers, a variety of shelves, cabinets, drawers. As a result, on a modest square, where only one sleeping place could be located, a full-fledged wall for the bedroom and a mini-sofa are placed, which transforms into a single bed.

If the family has one child, a kit is suitable, where instead of an ordinary sofa, a mini-version is put up, supplemented by a small desk. So, if you organize the right lighting, the baby at the same time will still have a convenient place for preparing lessons.

For adults, the design must be assembled from durable materials, in order to avoid injuries when purchasing, you need to find out what weight and age category the upper tier is designed for.

Overall dimensions

Dimensions depend on the type and model of the loft bed with sofa. There are one and a half, single and double options, designs for children and adults.

The average parameters are given in the table:

The dimensions of the lower tier when folded are 175-180 x 70-80 cm. In the unfolded - 175-180 x 150-220 cm.

Stairs

Attic beds with a sofa below are also distinguished by the features of the stairs, its design and location:

1. Vertical model. Suitable for older children and adults. It is installed on the side or at the end of the bed. The model is compact, therefore it is used quite often, but at the same time it is the most unsafe of all variations. If you choose between flat and round steps, it is better to stay on the first option.
2. Ladder-chest of drawers. In this design, the steps are flat, made in the form of boxes or cabinets. The advantage is space saving. In this design, the bedroom furniture set is not only supplemented by a storage space, but also adds stability to the bed itself, if the entire structure is not attached to the wall. Among other things, a railing is provided.
3. Ladder-rack. The design is similar to the previous model, only cabinets or shelves are on the side.
4. Podium. Usually it is located at half the height of the bed, and a short staircase goes down to it, or vice versa - it goes from the floor to the podium.
5. Retractable stairs. Steps can be part of a closet or desk, which can be advanced if necessary. In this case, the surface of the furniture serves as a podium. The design can be attached to the bed or be attached. There are models where the rise to the upper tier can be located on different sides. Attached structures are fixed on the side with hooks.

Safety requirements for stairs:

• sustainability;
• reliable installation to the main body;
• non-slip steps;
• not protruding mounts;
• the presence of a railing with a safe edge so that the child does not fall when it rises up;
• lack of sharp corners.

The view of the stairs provided for the attic bed should correspond to the age category of children.

Sofas Options

When choosing such furniture, you need to pay attention not only to the dimensions of the berth and safety, but also to the functionality of the sofa. The product is classified by type of structure and installation option:

1. Built-in model, in which all components are inseparable from the body and securely fixed. When the sofa is one with the whole set, this eliminates the options for rearrangement in the room.
2. Sofa with a drawer at the bottom.
3. Sofa as a separate element of furniture, which if necessary can be deployed sideways or simply rearranged, and in its place set a desk with an armchair or high chair, organize a play area for the baby. In the future, it is possible to supplement the headset with a new sofa or ottoman.

Sofas also vary in the type of folding:

1. Eurobook - the easiest option: the seat needs to be rolled forward, and the backrest lowered to the vacant seat.
2. Roll-out mechanism - just pull on the belt and roll out the entire hidden part, as a result we get a big berth.
3. Accordion - the layout principle is similar to stretching the bellows in a musical instrument: you need to slightly raise the seat until it clicks, then pull until the berth is completely formed.
4. Pantograph - fromThe folding aid is similar to the eurobook, only the wheels are not used in the process, which often spoil the floor. The surface rises on special mechanisms, after which it takes a "step" and stands on the floor.
5. Dolphin - the retractable surface is located at the bottom of the sofa, you need to pull the belt so that it completely leaves, and slightly raise it to get a berth at the same level.

There are models in which pillows that perform the function of the back are simply removed. The result is a second berth. You need to decide which model is more suitable for the interior of the room, and examine the space around, so that nothing could interfere with the folding process, for example, other furniture, entrance doors.

An interesting model is a two-tier transformer. An ordinary sofa is converted into a building of two floors with a bed upstairs. A special mechanism is provided here, with the help of which 2 beds are easily obtained. There is a model that can be folded into 3 beds, which is very convenient for a small room where 2 or more children live. With the help of such furniture, tangible savings in daytime and nighttime are achieved.

Production material

The life of the product depends on the quality of the material and the proper assembly of furniture. In the manufacture of the frame, chipboard with a thickness of 1.5-2 cm is usually used. This is a durable material, in all respects it is not inferior to natural wood, and at a price 2 times cheaper. Varnish and paints are used safe for health.

Often children's furniture is made on the basis of MDF or plywood, this design is inherent in budget models. Natural wood products are rare, mainly attic beds on request. Quite common models, the frame of which is made of metal, it is used in designs intended for adolescents and adults. Such furniture sets are installed in hostels, mini-hotels. Most of the furniture comes with upholstery based on foam, foamed polyurethane. Natural materials are not often used for this purpose. The raw materials for upholstery are selected high-quality, wear-resistant, able to withstand long-term operation.

When purchasing a furniture set, it is important to familiarize yourself with the technical documentation, certificates of quality and compliance.

Use in the interior

The advantage of an attic bed with a sofa is not only saving space in small apartments, such a model will certainly become the highlight of the room and will fit perfectly into any style of interior. Today, when space optimization took first place in the design of living space, the loft bed was the perfect solution for small rooms or studio apartments. It allows you to arrange a "room in a room" by combining a study or a living room and a bedroom, which will be very useful in one-room apartments.

General recommendations of experts on the placement of such a design:

1. A universal set will be appropriate when it is very important not only to put the necessary furniture in a tiny room, but also to properly zon the space. In this case, the arrangement of a double bed on the upper tier is ideal. At the bottom, you can put a sofa, wardrobe, table, and the side of this design can be equipped with shelves. The result is a bed with a small room downstairs - a great option for studio apartments.
2. If a preschooler lives in the room, a play area designed in the form of a house can be located on the upper tier. A good complement would be a sports corner, which consists of a slide, a rope ladder, suspended rings, a rope or a pipe. The boy will like a bed in the style of a car, a bus, a castle for knights. The girl will like a model in the form of a house for the princess, a carriage with elegant sides. Details that can be removed over time, such as curtains, a dome, will make a sleeping place more interesting. A sofa with bright upholstery and the presence of small pillows will complement the picture of a mini-interior.
3. If the kit is designed for many years of use, you should abandon the colorful facades depicting fairy-tale heroes, and opt for classic models made in "wood" colors. The headset can be supplemented with bright accents - light or dark upholstery of the sofa, plaids, pillows. For a teenager, a bed made in a minimalist style is suitable, where clear rectangular shapes are visible. A good option would be a design with a metal frame. Such an attic bed with a stylish sofa below will no longer look childish and may become an interior decoration.

The model is combined with almost all interior styles, with the exception of the canonical classics, including the Renaissance, Antique, Baroque, Versailles.

An attic bed with a sofa is not only a bright and original element of decor, it is just a must have design for small rooms. Such an interior solution allows you to use every square meter with benefit, without overloading the design of the room.

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