DIY folding bed. In our electronic catalog - do-it-yourself folding bed from leading Italian manufacturers How to make a folding bed yourself drawings

The folding bed is a convertible design. The product, if necessary, can be modified into a cabinet, a furniture wall, helping to save space in small apartments... The design is easy to use, compact, technologically advanced, and provides quality rest. Do-it-yourself folding bed - a budget option. Self-assembly reduces the cost of the product, allows you to develop an author's design, add details (shelves, mirrors, etc.).

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Types of folding beds

Designs with a folding mechanism are multifunctional, because combine several pieces of furniture. Manufacturers produce beds combined with a wardrobe, sofa or shelving. There are designs that transform into a curbstone.

The bed with a folding mechanism, built into the wardrobe, allows you to accommodate a single bed or a double bed in Euro format. Variants have been developed that hide 2 separate berths. The doors of the simulated cabinet can swing open or slide apart.

Models of beds, combined with a wardrobe and a sofa, are ergonomic and allow you to equip a place for a day's rest. The design is roomy, therefore, models are produced only in a double format. A bed with a sofa is more expensive than other transformers.

The tilt-back design can be retrofitted into a pedestal. When disassembled, the product is a sleeping bed, and in the daytime it frees up space for a study. The model is budget-friendly, since does not require a powerful lifting device.

Place folding bed on the balcony - an ergonomic solution for small studios. But to organize a vacation spot, you will need to insulate the room.

Folding beds can be with one or several tiers. The more common products are single-seater. Designs with 2 tiers are used in the arrangement of rooms for children and adolescents.

According to the method of opening, the models are divided into 2 groups: transverse-folding (horizontal) and longitudinal-folding (vertical).

The vertical rise bed is popular in small apartments... The sleeping bed is fixed perpendicular to the wall surface. The model is not limited in length and width. The size range is represented by single, one-and-a-half and double products. The structures are massive and are not intended for children's rooms.

Horizontal lift beds are suitable for narrow spaces with low ceilings. The designs are optimal for attics and children's rooms, because take up a minimum of space even when unfolded. Products can be disguised as bookcases and shelves.

Types of fasteners

3 types of folding mechanisms for transforming beds have been developed: manual, spring, gas.

The hand-held device has no elements to facilitate the lifting of the bed; therefore, physical efforts are required during operation. The fastening structure is simple, reliable and cost effective. However, the mechanism will not work for children's bedrooms.

Spring-loaded design is universal, with affordable price... The lifting mechanism uses twisted spirals. The manufacturer issues a 3 to 5 year warranty on the system. During operation, the bed is required to inspect and monitor the condition of the springs.

The gas mechanism is the most functional, reliable and durable. The device does not require physical effort during operation, because the bed is raised by gas lifts. The power of the mechanism is selected depending on the dimensions of the structure, the weight of the mattress. The manufacturer's warranty for the devices is 10 years. The cost of the mechanism is high.

Fasteners are selected taking into account the dimensions sleeping place... The configuration of the room and the availability of free space affect the choice of horizontal or vertical view lifting.

The power of the gas mechanism is selected taking into account the operating conditions. Some devices have a load limit, so the weight of the bed and mattress must be taken into account when choosing a wall mounting system. Complete with mechanisms, amplifiers and blockers are implemented to protect against arbitrary operation of the device.

Drawings of a folding bed

During production, you can use schemes with standard parameters. The author's design is also possible. You can design furniture according to drawings developed for the dimensions, room configuration and the required functionality. The product can be supplemented with a chest of drawers, drawers, shelves, including them in the drawing.

A typical structure should be built using the parameters of the bed base, cabinet frame, lifting mechanism, decor elements. It is required to fasten the box to the wall, based on the dimensions shown on the dimensional and assembly drawings. It is important to accurately follow the installation diagram of the power element, taking into account the thickness of the mechanism, the height and width of the bed, the thickness of the sides, etc. You want to display the main fixing lines in the drawings.

Self-assembly of the structure

Before making a folding bed, you need to prepare a set of tools, raw materials, elements and installation diagrams. It will take wooden bar under the frame, edged boards for crossbeams, and for sidewalls and headboards - furniture boards. The kit includes plywood sheets, hinges for fastening the structure to the wall, bars for the legs. The set of tools includes a tape measure, a level and a square, a jigsaw, a set of screwdrivers and screwdrivers, a drill, a grinder.

Assembly work is carried out at smooth surface... At each stage, it is required to check the perpendicularity of the corners using a square. A typical design assumes the assembly of the internal mechanism, sleeping surface, front walls, handles, belts for fixing bedding and mattress.

Do-it-yourself vertical bed

The vertical lift structure includes a box, a sleeping surface, a lifting device. For the type of fastening, the strength of the walls is important, concrete or brick panels are preferable.

Work begins with the assembly of the frame, the size of which is influenced by the size of the sleeping bed. The main components of the box: vertical and horizontal walls, back panel, persistent shelf and plinth. The depth of the frame is determined taking into account the thickness of the mattress, 32 cm is added to the indicator. For the furniture box, the width of the mattress is important, to which 16 cm is added. The details of the box are fastened with self-tapping screws, the elements located on the facade with the help of glue.

Then, the sleeping place is assembled, which consists of sidewalls, a headboard, and a rack base. The mattress is fastened to the loops of the belts. The box and the bed are connected with a lifting mechanism on self-tapping screws. Completing the work by installing parts. Shelves are mounted on the sides of the box, cabinets for linen are installed below.

What do you do with old furniture?

Our ancestors also used handmade furniture. This is not surprising. After all, there was no serious production of household items before. People, as best they could, furnished their homes. They built tables, chairs, and even beds necessary for convenience.

With the development of furniture factories, handicrafts in homes are very rare. It has become easier to buy and install a ready-made bed or headset without bothering yourself
construction puzzle. In fact, making furniture with your own hands is not difficult. On the contrary, it is fascinating and pleasant to create objects that will not be repeated in anyone else's apartment.

Handcrafted furniture has become fashionable in interiors. It can be ordered from specialist craftsmen or you can make it yourself if you have at least a little woodworking skills, free time and patience. The most popular home craft items are homemade beds. But it is important to know in advance how to do this and purchase necessary tools for installation, because the thing should be comfortable to sleep and have an attractive appearance. Beds are made in a variety of ways:

  • bunk;
  • folding;
  • folding;
  • recessed into walls, etc.

Bunk beds are suitable for families with more than one child. Children like to sleep especially on the upper tiers. Wall-mounted models are also made for small apartments. After sleep, the sleeping place is retracted into the wall and does not bother anyone.

Folding in half for convenient small rooms... They do not take up much space and look very neat when folded. The folding model (transformer) is a very fashionable and demanded option. Allows you to save space in the room and performs additional functions. For example, you can mount a table, cabinets or computer space between the folding parts. Let's consider an easy way to create a folding bed with your own hands.

Preparation for work

To make the berth correctly and not to redo it later, you need
know a few rules. Before starting the installation, carry out preparatory work. Think over everything to the smallest detail, consult with a specialist.

First of all, you should complete the drawing of the product. If you do not have experience with drawings, it is better to purchase a ready-made one by printing it from the Internet. For novice craftsmen, this is an ideal solution, since the drawings are made according to the exact calculations of knowledgeable people.

Measure the room in advance and select desired drawing for your model. On the drawing indicates the following parameters:

  • height;
  • length;
  • width;
  • distance between folding parts;
  • dimensions of all parts.

To correctly determine the materials for work, you need to take into account your abilities and the availability of tools. You can buy chipboard, wood. Pine is used more often. Prepare tools in advance: tape measure, screwdriver, pencil, hacksaw for working with metal, self-tapping glue, drill, level, hammer.

Bed fulfillment

A bed that folds down to fit into a niche in the wall is ideal. The width and length of the product will be slightly less than the width and length of the niche. In order for the bed to easily fit into the wall, it is imperative to make the correct calculations. The standard dimensions for a single bed are as follows: width - 80 centimeters, length - 160.

  • We make a frame from chipboard and planks. Keep in mind that the device must be strong and at the same time not heavy. The front supports (legs) are best made like a solid wall and attached to the hinges.
  • We install the lifting mechanism. It is best to purchase gas lifts to make a lift out of them. Choose the power of the elevators based on the weight of the bed. Attach the lifting parts to the sides of the bed and niche.
  • Then install the shock absorbers. First from below, then from above. Some craftsmen use hinge loops. This is done if a single bed with a light bed is being constructed.
  • After the frame is installed and constructed, the lifting mechanism is mounted, proceed to laying the mattress and securing it with specialized belts. Mattresses are sold with straps or separately.
  • At the end of the work, mount the niche doors if it is supposed to be closed. This is the best option, as the bed in the niche should not be visible.

Built-in folding beds are also good because you can increase their functionality by placing comfortable shelves or spacious wardrobes on the sides. Arrange flowers or books on the shelves. They will look harmoniously with the doors behind which the bed is hidden.

The final step is to test the design. This is the most enjoyable thing to do - to lie on a bed made with your own hands.

Types of folding beds

Folding models can be built in different types:

  • Folding design. This is the best option for saving space in the room. It is not difficult to make a folding bed yourself. A simple mattress with springs is taken and placed in a wooden frame. This system is attached with loops to a block nailed to the wall.
  • Secretaire bed. It is made of two racks to which the bed is attached, and the wall serves as a table top.
  • Folding model. This is one of the first models to appear, back in Soviet times... The current clamshells are compact in size and more convenient than their predecessors. They fold quickly and easily and fit into cabinets or cabinets.

Despite the large selection of ready-made furniture, many people spend a lot of time and energy looking for the right wardrobe or bed. Through the "sieve of doubts" various models are sifted, differing from each other in design, color and size, but nothing fits. This is exactly the problem faced by a user of our site with a nickname avamonster, and a homemade bed became an excellent way out of the "furniture impasse" for him. In this article, we make a bed together with our user!

Review of lifting bed models.
- What tools and materials are needed to make a bed.
- Operating procedure.

DIY bed

avamonster FORUMHOUSE user

I need a transforming bed in my house, which can be quickly and easily put into a closet against the wall. When folded, the front of such a bed should be completely identical to the "front" of a conventional wardrobe. Therefore, there should not be any protruding handles, protruding legs, etc. outside. Such a bed should not take up much space. When unfolded, the "transformer" should turn into a fully functional bed designed for comfortable sleep, and not a guest "crib".

Shoveling the Internet, reviewing dozens of bed layouts and sketches and visiting several furniture stores, the forum user could not find a model that would fully satisfy his needs. Namely:

  • We need a transformer for standard size mattress 1600x2000x150 mm, like a normal sofa; The height of the unfolded bed should not exceed 45-55 cm;
  • The width of the transforming bed is equal to: the width of the mattress (1600 mm) plus the thickness of the side walls of the cabinet, made of chipboard. That is, approximately 1632 mm. The depth of the bed is equal to the depth of the cabinet - 450 mm. In the unfolded state, the length of the bed should not exceed 2100-2200 mm;
  • In the open position, the folding bed should fit well into the interior of the apartment, and not look like the simplest analogue of a "folding bed". Should be easily and quickly removed;
  • The unfolded bed should not take up much space in the house and prevent free movement around the room, opening of adjacent wardrobes, cupboards, drawers, etc .;
  • Safety: the bed should not have sharp corners that you can hit with your foot, hidden cavities and crevices where pets or small children can climb. The gas lift or the springs of the opening mechanism should not be located near the head of the sleeper;
  • "Humane" price tag.

We present a selection of photos of those folding beds that the forum member looked at, as well as give his comments on why this or that model did not suit him.

A quick glance at this picture is enough to understand that this is not a simple wardrobe, but a wardrobe into which they have managed to build a "folding bed". It would be better not to build in - the slots are visible from below and from above, and the handles are very inconveniently located.

This lifting model when folded is no different from a regular wardrobe, but once it is unfolded, the bed blocks access to cabinets and drawers. This means that it must constantly be removed and lowered, which is very inconvenient.

Option of a wardrobe bed with sliding doors. This model does not take up much space, and when folded is indistinguishable from a standard cabinet. The main inconvenience is the large depth of the "transformer" - 80 cm. You will have to sleep, practically lying with your head and shoulders in the closet. Not everyone will like it. So this "guest" option was also dropped.

A typical model that you can often see in stores. Avamonster was not satisfied with the fact that, instead of springs or a gas lift, the bed is removed using a counterweight. When it leans back, you can see that the bottoms are similar to the legs of a "clamshell". And the price exceeds 40 thousand rubles.

Another common option. Avamonster's main claims to this folding bed are that the legs stick out like "antennae" from above, and when opened, the mattress lies inside the bed frame. Passing next to such a bed, you can accidentally hit your foot on its sharp corner. A block with springs hangs next to the head, and by the "tram" handles you can immediately determine that this is not an ordinary cabinet, but a "transformer".

avamonster FORUMHOUSE user

All the models that I saw in the store had a construct: "a box made of chipboard or plywood, into which a mattress is simply inserted." It didn't suit me. I happened to be in the USA, where I saw another construct: the frame is "inside" the base under the mattress, and the mattress itself is slightly wider than the base. The springs or gas lift are located under the mattress, and not stick out in front of the face. It seems to me that this option is safer and easier to use.

There is also an option with a double bed-caterpillar, but such "transformers" are expensive and do not often catch your eye.

The search for a ready-made foldable bed was unsuccessful, but negative result- also a result. As a result of his ordeals, avamonster finally decided on the list of requirements for the product and therefore decided to assemble the bed himself.

Another interesting option is this "two in one" option, but this "DIY your own double bed" project is much more difficult to implement at home.

Material required for assembling a transforming bed

Looking ahead, let's say that the forum user managed to assemble a double bed, which is no different and even surpasses industrial or custom-made samples. The width of the "transformer" is 1640 mm, the length in the unfolded state is 2130 mm, the height is 500 mm.

According to avamonster, sketchup helped him achieve the success of the project and do everything right the first time, without numerous alterations and changes. Having spent three months studying the program from "0", having sat over the drawings and dimensions, the forum member sketched virtual models of the crib and diagrams of its nodes that can be twisted on the monitor screen (see pictures).

This approach allowed us to avoid many mistakes. Indeed, many novice craftsmen often forget the main building proverb: "measure seven times, cut once." An attempt to immediately translate everything "into metal", without plans, drawings and competent calculation of several options, leads to damage to the material due to constant changes in the design of the product.

The DIY bed is made from simple materials and does not require special tools for its manufacture.

What you need to make a product

  • Chipboard sheets - 1580x995x16 mm. Sawing to size, and edging of the ends of the slabs was done "on the side". It took 12 thousand rubles;

  • Tailor-made springs for the hoist. Those. spring parameters: bar diameter - 4 mm, outer diameter - 36 mm, number of turns - 30. Spring length with hooks - 18 cm. Stretching stroke - 21 cm. Applied force -55 kg. The parameters of the spring, which depend on the "shoulder" of the lever and the total weight of the bed, were calculated by the forum member in a special calculator. A set of 5 parts cost avamonster 3.5 thousand rubles;

  • DIY bed frame - shaped tube with dimensions 4x2 cm. The wall thickness of the frame tube is 2 mm. In total, 18 meters of such a pipe were purchased. The pipe was cut to size into elements on the spot so that it could be taken home in a regular "passenger car". It took another 1.5 thousand rubles;

avamonster

Because I do not have a welding machine, so I had to drill holes in the pipes for the fastening bolts. This made the task of assembling the wardrobe bed much more difficult. The best way- to cook it all myself or to have it done in a locksmith's workshop to order, otherwise I also had to clean the pipes from rust. I pasted over the surfaces of all visible metal parts of the pipes with a film imitating wood.

  • Hardware. The DIY bed was assembled with bolts, nuts and screws. A homemade frame for strength and rigidity was twisted into corners for M6 bolts. Everything bolted connections were also calculated for the value of the shear load. For all the necessary fasteners, the member of the forum spent another 4 thousand rubles.

How to assemble a transforming bed yourself: the main steps

The base for the mattress (chipboard sheets) was screwed to a homemade frame with special drilled screws. Such self-tapping screws have a "drill" at the end: chipboard should be passed large diameter, steel - smaller, and already at the finish in the tree a recess under the head of the self-tapping screw is countersunk. Thus, in one step, the chipboard board is attracted to metal frame without preliminary drilling.

The structure of the frame is designed so that the soft mattress is the widest part of the crib. In this case, it is impossible to hit the hard edge of the frame with your foot.

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