Choosing bunk sofas

In modern conditions, very often, many are looking for such a multifunctional piece of upholstered furniture that would successfully and simply be transformed into various other products. The most popular type of sofas these days are not all the usual transforming sofas, but bunk sofas, which give the opportunity to build a two-tier bed from a usual place for rest and sleep.

The most important functional feature of such a sofa is the fact that it can be used to expand a sleeping place by a half to two times, while significantly saving space in the room in which such a piece of furniture is installed.

This is simply a great solution for smaller apartments.where there are a lot of people, and a great way out for parents who have children of different sexes.Such a two-tier sofa will easily accommodate some family members, without cluttering the room with folding beds, other folding furniture and other bulky places to sleep.

Not all sofas of this type are laid out quickly, sometimes it is necessary to make some efforts to turn such a universal sofa into a bunk bed. However, there are also models of transforming sofas that even a child can turn into a bed.

So, among the main characteristics of such structures are the following:

1. When assembled, this is a common standard piece of furniture.therefore this product can be installed in any room in your home. It will perfectly take its place in rooms with a limited area.
2. The presence of several types of designs of the sofa. Such items can become not only bunk beds, but also cupboards. They are complemented by tables. These sofas are often equipped with convenient containers for storing various home accessories.
3. These sofas are equipped with solid ladders, which play the role of a limiter in the design, which is important if the sofa model was originally assembled incorrectly.
4. The design of a two-tier sofa can withstand up to 150 kg of weight.

There is no unified classification of such transforming sofas that can be turned into a double seat in a couple of minutes. Such pieces of furniture are usually divided into several types.

This is a fairly popular model of transformer sofa, which allows you to significantly save the space of small rooms. Usually, there is a cabinet outside this design that can be originally designed (for the style of the whole interior) and has shelves and drawers where you can store all sorts of useful things and clothes.

In such products, you can often find shutters made of wood, glass, mirror surfaces.

The main role here is played not by the main frame of the structure itself, but by its body:

• At its two levels are placed the plane for sleep and rest.
• Under the bottom seat of such products are large drawers for linen.
• In the daytime, the lower tier of such an improvised bed hides in a separate niche, at night the transforming furniture becomes a double bed.

This is a fairly simple and most reliable design, in which the upper tier of a two-story bed is formed by a quick “stretching” of the seat. and (if any) - armrests. The lower tier is transformed from the back. It should be borne in mind that such an uncomplicated design requires the installation of special brackets on the wall - for enhanced support of the longline.

The couch on gas lifts is also related to folded models of transformers - in its usual form, the lower shelf of the sofa is under the main seat. To unfold the lower shelf rises, and the upper seat reclines and turns into another place to sleep.

Very popular among consumers is such a folding model of a two-story sofa, in which the lower place for sleeping is inside the structure itself. During the transformation, the “hidden” seat leans up onto the special folding supports, and from the box under it gets a sunbed.The upper tier of such a "bed" is fixed reinforced support with a solid staircase and comfortable bumpers.

Another very interesting variant of the transforming sofa is the loft sofa, whose design is due to the location at the level of the second tier of a full double bed.

Most often, such a piece of furniture can be found in children's rooms - these are the safest types of double-decker beds. You can climb up the stairs, which at the same time can be drawers for storing various things. Under the bed of the upper tier, most often there is a spacious wardrobe, as well as a convenient work desk.

If you decide to purchase a stylish and modern bunk sofa for your home, you will need to familiarize yourself with the main producers of this type of furniture and with those brands that have already earned positive consumer reviews and have proven themselves in the furniture market.

It is worth paying attention to the products of the Italian furniture factory Proteas, the production of various transforming sofas - their strong point.Among the wide range of sofa products you can choose for your home any bunk sofa - both for the children's room and for the living room, bedroom.

Lay out such a sofa is very simple. For more details on how to do this, tell the following video.

“Coupe Sofa” sofas are made in Greece, but have a lot of fans in our country. This furniture has a minimalist design, and the transformation is carried out in 10-15 seconds. You just need to remove the sofa cushions, pull the loop, lift the structure and fix the ladder and the stopper.

According to the transformation principle, the coupe sofa bunk sofa resembles the popular dolphin design, when a piece of furniture is turned into a bed with two sleeping places using a special mechanism on the hood.

If you want to purchase a two-story sofa from a domestic manufacturer, then you will not find anything better than products from Andersen company on furniture sites. Here you can choose for yourself the original “Solo”, “Veritas” wardrobe bed or the comfortable “Duos” bunk bed.

The advantages of buying transformers sofa from the company "Andersen":

• Attractive appearance.
• Durability, reliability and durability of mechanisms, their silent operation.
• Sofa upholstery materials are resistant to wear and very easy to clean.
• Practicality and functionality - in any apartment you can find a place for a two-tier sofa from the company Andersen.

The following useful recommendations should be considered:

• First you need to clearly understand what size and height transforming sofa you need. To do this, take into account, you buy it for use by adults or children. The height of a standard two-tier sofa is usually about 180 cm. Children's models usually are not higher than 115-120 cm. The length of the sleeping area for an adult and a child will also vary considerably.

• Pay special attention to the quality of the design. It must be made of high-strength materials, it should be free from scratches, chips and deformations - confirmation that it has not been previously used. It is important to carefully consider the control mechanism, to ensure the strength of all fasteners, their full serviceability.These criteria are very important.
• The chosen model of a two-tier sleeping place should be moderately soft and as comfortable as possible., therefore, even in the store without hesitation make sure.

• It should also be borne in mind that the assembly and disassembly of this piece of interior should be carried out without problems. If you are going to use this sofa for its intended purpose every day, then it is best for you to immediately choose a model that has a gas lift mechanism and springs. This model is worth a lot, but it is easy and pleasant to operate it.

• You should think about which model of a two-tier structure will best fit into the already existing room interior., and for this it is necessary to take into account the color, originality of design, decoration elements of other types of furniture.
• Consider the level of functionality of your new piece of upholstered furniture. Decide whether you need drawers or a wardrobe, shelves in a small room where such a sofa will be installed, or it is not very important for you whether your transformer will have additional features.

• In no case do not buy a two-tier sofa with legs. Sooner or later, three or four people will sit on the lower tier, and these legs will simply break.