Combined bed,
foldaway bed , convertible bed: there are many
different models of foldaway bed on the market. But among all this offer, there are still other products! These are the
box bed , the
platform bed or the
hanging bed . Is this furniture made for your interior? In this section, we present in detail
the other models of retractable bedding .
The folding furniture bed: what is it?
Are you looking for a
very compact piece of furniture to use as a single extra bed?
Choosing a folding furniture bed may be the right solution. This piece of furniture looks like a chest of drawers but hides in its structure
a bed that folds out . This bed is made up of a wooden slatted base, folded in half, and a mattress, which is also foldable. Generally, the thickness of the mattress is rather small: around ten centimeters. With this system, the chest of drawers is a real decorative piece of furniture that transforms into
an extra bed whenever you want. Simply turn the chest of drawers over to unfold the bed.
What are the advantages of the folding furniture bed?
The great
strong point of the folding furniture bed is obviously its small size but also its great discretion. The design of the furniture has been designed to imitate the drawers and handles of the chest of drawers, in order to fool all your visitors. Installed against the wall, this piece of furniture looks exactly like a real chest of drawers. Use is
very practical since the furniture is mounted on casters. You can easily move it from one room to another, effortlessly.
The opening system is very easy to operate and the integrated bed unfolds in no time.
The disadvantages of the folding furniture bed
The folding furniture bed is very practical, of course, but
the comfort leaves something to be desired. Indeed, this piece of furniture incorporates
a thin mattress , which is therefore suitable for extra and non-regular sleeping. This is not a comfortable mattress that you can use every day. This model is therefore more suitable for helping out if you occasionally have loved ones over to sleep. On the other hand, if you are looking for a foldaway bed for everyday use, it is towards the foldaway bed cabinet that you will have to turn.
Everything you need to know about the ceiling suspended bed
Another possibility to optimize space:
choose a hanging bed . It's
a Murphy bed , but on the ceiling! Unlike the bed cabinet, the bedding therefore remains visible at height. This system includes a wall mount, which incorporates the entire mechanism that slides up and down. The bed is lowered using a counterweight system or by an electric motor if the furniture is motorized.
The strong points of the ceiling suspended bed
The ceiling suspended bed is a good space-saving solution if you already have furniture installed in the room. For example, this foldaway bed could find its place in a place where there is already a desk or a sofa. This allows you to keep your existing furniture and take advantage of the wall space and height of the room.
Mounting the retractable bed to the ceiling gives you the possibility of installing it in an already occupied space. The bedding will simply stop, when lowered, at the level of your furniture.
The limits of the ceiling suspended bed
Although the ceiling-suspended bed is very practical, it still comes up against some limitations. First of all, it is important to have
sufficient ceiling height to install this type of furniture. Then, you must take into account that even if it goes up to the ceiling, the suspended bed leaves your bedding visible in the room. Finally, this type of furniture does not offer as many options and functionalities as
the folding wall bed . It is also not really suitable for a child: it does not exist in a single bed version and cannot be used by a child under 6 years old.
What is the platform bed?
Choosing a platform bed means choosing
a designer, practical, modern, and above all, very trendy piece of furniture . As its name suggests, it is simply a bed placed on a platform. The objective of this podium is to arrange all the space below, with, for example, storage. A desk can also be integrated on the side of the platform or below. This platform bed allows you to create
a real sleeping area in a bedroom. It is particularly appreciated by children even if it is also found more and more in adult bedrooms or even in a studio.
The strengths of the platform bed
The platform bed offers
great design possibilities in a bedroom. Its configurations can be multiple, in order to correspond to the dimensions of the room. Everything is possible according to your desires! The platform bed can be quite low or much higher, with access by a ladder or steps. These steps themselves can be optimized and transformed into storage. Finally,
the design is also a very strong aspect of the platform bed. It brings a unique character to the room.
The weaknesses of the platform bed
With the platform bed, you bring a truly designer piece of furniture into your bedroom. Not to mention all
the storage available : nothing could be more practical. However, this bed still requires sufficient floor space. You also don't have the option of making it disappear whenever you want, the same as
Murphy beds . The problem of safety can also arise for a child who is too young.
The built-in bed in all its aspects
Among all the selection available for
your Murphy bed , have you thought about
choosing a built-in bed ? This rather ingenious system simply involves having a Murphy bed completely integrated into your wall. The idea is therefore to
compose a tailor-made project , so that your furniture occupies the entire width of the wall and that it has the feeling of a built-in bed.
The strong points of the built-in bed
The built-in bed project allows you to optimize the space of a room as much as possible. It appears as a piece of furniture in a row, across the entire width of your wall. This way, you have a whole section of wall that is harmonious and well thought out. The depth of your Murphy bed becomes invisible since the side cheeks of the structure are against the wall. In your furniture, you can integrate in addition to the bed (horizontal or vertical) storage shelves, a sofa or even a desk.
The disadvantages of the built-in bed
There aren't really any downsides to note with
the built-in bed since it's actually a completely customized wall bed that adapts perfectly to the dimensions of your room. The only limitation to note could possibly be the price. Such a project necessarily represents
a greater investment , but it is also the price of quality and tailor-made.
The storage bed in detail
Among
the so-called space-saving smart beds , we also find the storage bed. What is his system? It is based on a clever concept: using the wasted space under the bed. This piece of furniture then comes in the form of a classic bed, with
a lifting base . Just below, a large storage box is accessible, simply by lifting the box spring. This space allows for example to store bed linen, bulky winter clothes or even bath towels. Why
choose a storage bed ? We detail all the pros and cons.
Good reasons to opt for a storage bed
With the storage bed, no more
wasted space in your room! Since the bed takes up a large part of your room, you might as well make sure it's useful all the time, not just when you're sleeping. Thanks to the
large integrated storage box , this avoids having to multiply additional chests of drawers or shelves in your room. It's also a good solution to no longer have things lying around your room, due to lack of space to store them. Also note that this bed is available in
different sizes , to suit both a child's and an adult's bedroom.
The limits of the storage bed
If you
choose the storage bed , you will gain storage space in your room. However, you will not have the possibility, as with the retractable bed, to
make your bed disappear when you are not using it. You will also not be able to have additional furniture available. And finally, the storage bed requires installing a mattress that is not too heavy, so that use remains simple. But on this specific point, the same observation will be true for retractable beds. You have been able to discover in detail all the other models of retractable bedding as well as their advantages and disadvantages. So much valuable information that will help you make the best choice...
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