Nowadays, not everyone succeeds in acquiring additional square meters, and a large family has to huddle in a small space. Therefore, in a small or one-room apartment, you need to try to select such furniture that takes up a little space and will be multifunctional.
What furniture is suitable for a one-room apartment?
This problem arises in young families who have recently moved to a new apartment, or in families who have just made repairs and want to buy new furniture. Wardrobes, sofas, beds are quite dimensional furniture, and often require a large space for their placement. The central place in the bedroom has long been allocated to beds. Nowadays, furniture manufacturers are developing the most advanced models of beds. It improves both the device for greater comfort and the appearance of the bed. In this regard, manufacturers pay special attention to every detail: the inclination of the back and its shape, the material used, the size, thickness of the mattress. The design of the standard bed is relatively simple and contains leg support, a headboard and a place for a mattress.
Pull-out bed
This problem can be solved by a sofa bed with drawers. With your own hands, this bed model is not easy to make, but it is possible if desired. A sofa bed will save not only the space in the room, but children will also like their unusual shape. No more looking for a separate place for bedding and other things. Yes, and the sofa bed will be comfortable, of course, and just a family without children. An extra bed will allow guests to spend the night. The design of the bed is quite simple. It is equipped with one drawer, which is hidden under the main body. There are at least three types of pull-out beds :
- Sofa with pull-out bed.
- Podium with pull-out bed.
- Roll-out bed.
DIY sofa bed
First you need to decide who it will be intended for. In the manufacture of a baby bed, it must be consistent with growth. If you purchased standard 2-meter mattresses, you will need to consider their dimensions. Then proceed with the selection of material. Usually used chipboard, OSB and plywood. These materials are thin, and can reduce the weight and bulky furniture. It is also better to purchase materials from well-known brands, as their environmental friendliness is at a high level, but the price of the products is consistent. Ordinary boards are also good material, and the price will be much cheaper. Before moving on to making a bed, you need to draw a diagram of it. The first upper level should consist of four main components - two large sheets for the headboard and two - for the sidewalls in length. They are selected in accordance with the height of the lower drawer, that is, the bed. The lower four parts should be designed so that the lower shelf moves freely under the upper tier. Two mattresses need to be made under the mattresses. Then they are attached to the longitudinal parts of two tiers. Plates must be sized accordingly. If the sheets are large, then it is better to cut them directly in the store. Also, do not forget about the self-adhesive edge and the iron for gluing. For assembly, drill holes for fasteners with the same diameter as the ties themselves. Then you need to fasten the furniture wheels to the lower tier, assemble the entire structure and put mattresses on the battens. So, the do-it-yourself sofa bed is ready. If desired, a handmade bed can be effectively decorated with a decorative headboard. It can be a headboard-panel, a headboard-pillow or an ordinary soft finish.
Design bedroom with sofa bed
Currently, in our country a large number of families consisting of 3-5 people live in two- and three-room apartments. In this regard, many are wondering: how to rationally equip living space and create a harmonious design of a small bedroom? In this case, all the premises should be in the interests of each family member. The rooms in small apartments often perform the functions of a living room, a dining room, a games room, and an office. We all know that sound sleep is the basis of health and beauty, and in our time for many it is also a rarity. According to psychologists, the design of the bedroom, its furnishings influence us not only in reality, but also in a dream, so it should be comfortable and free. An integral part of a small bedroom is a sofa bed. Photos of some models are in our article. And here a large number of options are possible. It all depends on the imagination of the buyer and his financial capabilities. If desired, the oriental-style sofa bed can be turned into an ordinary sofa and a comfortable soft corner during the day, and when disassembled, it will become a great berth.
Bed decoration
The choice of color is also huge, which allows each consumer to choose their own individual taste. Modern fashion recommends furniture of light, even white shades. Furniture fabric is also better to choose soft colors that do not have large, rough patterns. To add bright spots, it is better to sew decorative pillows or rollers. Bedside tables, although they give the bedroom coziness and are comfortable to use, take up space and are not very suitable for a small bedroom. And if you are a happy owner of spacious rooms, then the best are models with rounded edges or trimmed with fabric. If these are bedside tables with sharp corners, then it is better to put them so that they do not rest against the bed.
Bed design
The sofa bed should have a strong and stable design and attractive appearance. It will not be very successful if the bed is completely on the floor. It is advisable to choose a bed with legs, so that there is a lot of free space under it. This will make it possible to evenly circulate air and produce wet cleaning. Also, you can not put any unnecessary things under the bed.
And best of all, of course, a sofa bed with drawers is suitable in a small bedroom. They will be a great place to store the right things.