At small apartments, in which a large number of people live, there is a need to save space. The issue of furniture placement can become acute in a children's room, especially if there is only one, and several schoolchildren or children are forced to sleep in it. preschool age. To significantly save space, you can buy a folding bed. You can create a drawing and make a wardrobe bed with your own hands. This will significantly save financial expenses and allow you to create a bed of the required dimensions, taking into account color design room and its decorative elements.
Before starting the bed manufacturing process, you must have a drawing, following which you can make a wardrobe bed with or without additional shelves. Detailed diagram The arrangement of parts will help create a high-quality bed as quickly as possible, which will function correctly.
Such schemes most often involve the production of beds with dimensions of 1800*2000, 2120*1715, 2040*2200, 1731*2020. This is how double beds are made. Single beds are most often intended for children's rooms, therefore they are smaller in size. Since they are installed independently, it is possible to create a drawing of the bed dimensions depending on availability free space, the age of the child and the possible use of this bed by younger children after the older ones grow up. To create a transformable bed, the drawings must be as accurate and clear as possible.
To make a wardrobe bed with your own hands, you will need the following tools:
- Drill;
- Screwdriver;
- Jigsaw;
- Saw;
- File;
- Pliers;
- Roulette;
- Level;
- Screwdriver;
- Carpenter's pencil;
- Sandpaper with different abrasiveness numbers;
- Furniture screws;
- Self-tapping screws.
This is a minimum set of tools; others may be required during the work process.
Tools
You also need to have the following materials:
- Furniture boards or chipboards;
- Wooden beams;
- Wooden boards;
- Loops for fastening;
- Corners;
- Hinge mechanism;
- Decoration materials;
- Materials for making legs.
This is also a minimum set of materials. Cutting is carried out according to the drawing. This is done like this:
- Using a tape measure and a pencil, all the details of the future cabinet are made in the form of patterns according to the data from the drawing;
- For patterns, you can use joined sheets of whatman paper or wallpaper;
- Each element must be signed;
- Mark the connection points and fastening points of the transformation mechanism.
Materials
Frame assembly
To assemble the frame, you need to know clear dimensions proposed bed. They depend on the size sleeping place and the type of bed: single or double. The frame requires 2 side plates located along the frame, 2 side plates for fastening along the width of the bed, as well as a rear base. The back wall will occupy the entire area of the so-called closet, so it should be larger in size than the mattress that will be on the bed. Based on these considerations, it is recommended to make the frame 15 cm larger in width and 40 cm larger in length (the length margin is necessary for folding).
Having decided on the size of the side plates and the rear wall for the frame, you need to:
- Make cuttings on a chipboard panel or on a furniture board, using patterns for this;
- Cut out the parts with a jigsaw, sand them thoroughly, and edge the edges;
- Prepare markings for fastenings, transferring data from the patterns to the plates;
- Connect the board with furniture screws; to securely fasten them, pre-drill a hole with a drill and a drill with the ability to prepare a groove for the head and fasteners (connections with screws should be made every 25-35 cm).
We carry out the cutting
Sanding the coating
We connect the elements with fasteners
Mattress box
Making the mattress box yourself is the most difficult part of making a wardrobe bed. When cutting, cutting out parts from furniture boards (or from other materials), you should carefully follow the numbers indicated in the drawing. Thanks to this, it will be possible to create a box that will correspond to the dimensions of the frame.
To make a box you need:
- Two side walls, which can be diagonal;
- One side wall;
- Bottom (most suitable material for production is plywood).
How to make a box:
- It is necessary to cut and cut the plywood bottom in the same way as the back wall for the frame;
- Make the back and side walls, process their edges sandpaper and edging tape;
- With help furniture screws Attach the side and back walls to the plywood bottom. It is worth maintaining a distance of 25-30 cm between the screws;
- Along the perimeter of the resulting structure, it is necessary to lay a wooden beam, which will serve as a support for the mattress pad. It is advisable to use timber measuring 50*50 mm. It is attached with wood screws to the side walls;
- To create a mattress pad device, use edged boards which are attached with screws to wooden beam. The length of one board should be such as to reach from one edge of the beam to the opposite. They are placed in the same plane as the plywood bottom. The distance between the boards is 10-20 cm.
We cut chipboard
Making the side and back wall
Laying the slats
Installation of the transformation mechanism
The lifting mechanism performs the function of moving the box in relation to the fixed frame.
How to mount:
- The hinges of the hinge mechanism are screwed onto the bed frame and onto the frame. The main support should be on the frame, because it is immovable;
- The dimensions of the box and frame are adjusted to each other, and the mechanism is connected;
- This work must be done with an assistant;
- After installing the transformation system, it is necessary to lift the box and check its compliance with the dimensions of the frame;
- To install the hinge mechanism evenly, it is necessary to use a level so that the bed rises evenly and thus remains securely on the same plane with the frame. A single line should be achieved at the junction of the upper edge of the frame and the lower edge of the box.
To facilitate transformation, you can use additional details, which simplify the movement of the mechanism (gas shock absorbers, counterweight). Such mechanisms are especially necessary if a children’s or teenager’s bed is being manufactured. It is not recommended to allow children to fold and unfold a folding bed on their own, but even in this case it is necessary that children be able to unfold the bed on their own without outside help, therefore, a transformation system built into a cabinet with your own hands should be lightweight.
Creating a headboard
The headboard of the transforming cabinet must be made of soft material, especially if the bed is intended for children. It is advisable to make soft not only the headboard, but also the lower part of the side walls of the frame. The simplest version of a soft headboard that you can make yourself is soft foam upholstery. The role of foam rubber can also be played by padding polyester.
How to make a headboard:
- Fold the softening material in several layers;
- This material must be covered with a beautiful fabric with decorative elements or quilted stitching;
- For ease of care, you can create a removable padding with hidden zippers. It will be convenient to remove, wash and put on again;
- The height of the soft headboard should be at least 60-70 cm, and preferably about 1 m. This will ensure the presence soft upholstery under the back of a person sitting at the head of the bed. For the same reason, the same softening upholstery should be prepared for the side walls of the frame;
- The height of the foam cushion on the side walls of the frame should match the height of the same upholstery at the headboard;
- The prepared upholstery can be attached to the frame or to the wall using screws and fabric (or elastic) loops. If the upholstery is not removable, the back of the fabric covering can be attached with a stapler.
We cut out the sheets
Making holes for buttons
Glue the foam rubber
Fastening the upholstery
Mounting buttons
Legs
The legs for such a bed must be movable and turn around at least 180°C. In such cases it is convenient to use metal legs, connected together and representing a metal strip with appropriate bends.
How to attach:
- Take measurements of the height of the box above the floor, determine the height of the legs;
- Measure the width of the box. Calculate the length of the metal strip;
- Weld, sand, varnish the leg or order a ready-made one;
- Prepare holes for mounting on the box and on the leg;
- Such legs are attached to the bottom bar of the box so as to be attached to a wooden beam in the middle;
- Check the rotation of the legs.
When unfolding the transformer, the legs must be rotated 180 degrees and the bed placed on them. When lifting the box, the legs are tucked in so as to be hidden inside the so-called cabinet. In addition, a metal strip connecting two legs (or a straight strip of a cast leg) simultaneously performs the task of holding the mattress on the mattress pad. This prevents its movement during folding and unfolding of the bed. For the same purpose, you can install limiters at the upper edge of the mattress pad. Horizontal bars can serve as limiters. There may be several legs, but in this case the unfolding process becomes more complicated. The leg must be strong to support the weight of the box, mattress, bed linen and sleeping people.
We measure the box
We purchase special legs
Making holes
Attaching the leg
Decoration and accessories
With the help of decorative elements you can completely hide the presence of a transformable bed in the room. There are many ideas for decorating the bottom rail of the bed frame that faces the room. One of the most beautiful and simple options- this is to create an imitation of a three-door or four-door wardrobe.
Imitation of doors can be done using wooden planks and handles supposedly designed to open such doors. You can place a mirror on one of the doors.
Another a good option hide the presence of a transformable bed in the room - mount this cabinet into a furniture wall, creating a bed from furniture slabs of the same color as the wall. Next to other parts of the wall, the cabinet will look quite natural, especially if you add decorative elements, such as handles and strips. At the same time, adjacent cabinets in the wall can be used to store bed linen, which will greatly simplify the process of making the bed every morning.
Currently, as in the past, housing problem has not yet been fully resolved, especially in large cities, where the cost per square meter of housing breaks all records. Therefore, a multifunctional room layout that can transform it from a bedroom to a living room, game room, a dining room is still in demand in urban living conditions. Folding beds are installed even by residents who are not constrained by the small size of their apartments. This sleeping place is ideal for accommodating guests and relatives.
Despite this, furniture manufacturers have a very meager range of folding beds. This fact, obviously, can be explained by the fact that such furniture must be produced in conjunction with other interior elements, taking into account the design and layout of a particular room, which is impossible in the conditions mass production. As a rule, the installation of folding beds is carried out by small furniture teams working together with interior designers. For these purposes, they use universal designs, the production of which has been mastered by a number of foreign manufacturers.
Types of fasteners
Fastening such structures does not require special skills, it is correctly described in the attached instructions, so the main work when installing a folding bed is binding to a specific layout, built-in furniture, compliance with design proportions and installation instructions. This kind of work can be done with your own hands, without the help of specialists, especially if you already have experience assembling furniture.
When installing structural elements, it is necessary to carefully mark the mounting holes for fasteners to ensure the stability of the bed and facilitate the installation process.
The kit for making a folding bed along with fasteners and structural elements When installing a bed frame, gas shock absorbers or, as they are sometimes called, gas lifts are often included.
They facilitate the transformation process so much that even a child can disassemble and assemble such beds. Sometimes, in order to reduce weight, they choose frame structure beds made of light non-ferrous metals and non-metallic linear springs.
Which bed to choose
The first step in making a folding bed yourself is to determine its functional purpose. This can be a single or double bed for guests.
And also a transformable bed-sofa in a country house.
This could be a bed built into a wardrobe in a bedroom or children's room.
Then a suitable design is selected. The main elements of a folding bed are the box, rotating device and a bed. Folding beds can be manufactured in vertical (the bed is folded across the length) and horizontal (along the length of the bed). The second option should be used when making a children's bed, as it requires less effort when tilting.
Self-assembly of the structure
Having chosen the appropriate design kit for a folding bed, they begin to assemble the box, the place where the bed is removed. The box must be securely attached to the wall and floor, otherwise, when assembled, the bed may suddenly fall; when disassembled, the structure of the box may tear off the wall. If the wall in the room is plasterboard, then it is necessary to use long fasteners that will pass through the plasterboard, securing it to the concrete or brick wall.
After installing the box, a bed is made, having thoroughly studied the equipment connecting elements and assembly instructions.
To make the bed of folding beds, solid wood or laminated chipboard. The first option is more reliable, environmentally friendly and lightweight material for the bed. Its only drawback is its higher cost. Geometric dimensions The beds are determined by the chosen mattress. Having cut the material, sawed it, marked the fastening points, they proceed to assembly. During installation, you should carefully check the reliability of all connections and perform additional gluing of structures, because during operation the folding bed will be constantly subjected to mechanical stress.
The last stage of collection is the installation of gas elevators, blockers for spontaneous reclining of the bed, and securing the mattress using special belts. Upon completion of this work, you can begin testing the mechanism. First of all, check for the absence of distortions and jamming during the process of folding and unfolding the bed. If there is noticeable resistance to the transformation mechanism, adjustments and adjustments are made to the installation elements. There is no need to rely on the expression “it will develop”; most likely, the mechanism will “loose” and “break” over time, thereby complicating further adjustment work. You should also check that there are no gaps in the legs of the unfolded, unloaded bed relative to the floor, if any, and make additional spacers. Before starting operation and thereafter, it is periodically necessary to lubricate the moving joints with grease or other thick oils. To increase the service life of the folding bed, it is necessary to constantly check the condition of the fastening elements and, if necessary, replace them.
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If you want to properly use the space in the room, then you should get a folding bed. It will not take up much space, and if necessary, can instantly transform into a place to sleep or relax. In this article we will take a closer look at how to make a folding bed with your own hands. Such furniture will easily fit into a modern interior.
Types of folding beds
There are two types:
Vertical. The berth is placed perpendicular to the wall. This type is suitable for everyone, regardless of age and height. There are single, one and a half and double beds. Usually such beds are disguised as a tall wardrobe.
Horizontal. The bed is located along the wall. This furniture model is more suitable for children younger age, children or short people. Usually there are single rooms. They disguise the bed as a shelf or chest of drawers.
Advantages and disadvantages of lifting beds
The main advantages are:
The upholstery does not collect dust;
Doesn't take up enough space, you can save space in the room;
The furniture is completely inconspicuous when assembled; the frame is made in the form of a shelf, chest of drawers or cabinet.
Unfortunately, there are also shortcomings. It is impossible to move the bed to another place. This is because it is attached to a frame that is firmly attached to the wall and floor. If you want to make a bed without the help of others, then you will need a lot of physical effort, a lot of free time and at least a little experience in assembling furniture.
Preparing for the assembly process
Let's look at several features of the implementation of this modern idea. First, choose what kind of bed you want to make - horizontal or vertical. Decide on the material later. Fortunately, modern construction market offers big choice options. You can take natural wood, chipboard or MDF.
The main thing is to pay attention to technical properties. The material must be environmentally friendly, reliable and strong. It’s also worth choosing the tools for the job. If you don’t have an electric drill, a screwdriver, a screwdriver, a hammer, a saw, various drills, self-tapping screws, and screws at home, then it’s worth purchasing all of this. You will need them during work.
Vertical folding bed (we make it ourselves)
So, you got your hands on the materials and tools and sketched out your future furniture project. Now it’s time to decide on the place where it will be installed. folding bed with your own hands. Drawings of the frame should be placed on the wall and the locations of its attachment should be indicated.
The furniture design includes a box, a berth and a ready-made lifting mechanism for a folding bed. Make a box in the form of a cabinet with your own hands from natural wood. Its size is calculated depending on the size of the bed. The main elements of the box are the stubborn shelf, baseboard, back wall, vertical and horizontal walls.
Here are the approximate characteristics of the box:
The depth of the frame is equal to the thickness of the mattress plus 32 cm;
The width of the box corresponds to the width of the mattress plus 16 cm;
The height of the frame is equal to the length of the mattress.
The wall to which the frame will be attached must be concrete or brick. The parts are fixed with screws at a distance of 25 cm.
The sleeping area consists of side boards, a backrest, a slatted base, a headboard and a mattress. The latter is secured with special straps. The bed and the box are connected to each other using a lifting mechanism. We recommend using a ready-made one with a gas spring. It will allow you to fix the structure in any position that is comfortable for you. So we made our own folding bed!
It is worth adding some details so that when folded it imitates a closet. For example, install shelves along the edges where you can place books, photos or souvenirs. Make cabinets at the bottom where bed linen will be stored. If you take into account all these tips, then it will not be difficult for you to assemble such furniture without the help of others.
Horizontal folding bed, assembled with your own hands
The design of this idea has the same main elements: box, stock and lifting mechanism. The size of the frame that will hide the bed, in our case, will have a depth of 41 cm, length - 200 cm, height - 112 cm. The characteristics may be different, everything depends on the size of your mattress.
For the headboard, choose particle board 1.9 cm wide. Treat it with stain in advance. For the frame you will need 5.5 meters of timber. To assemble the bed, you will need the following components:
Four facing chipboards for side (1080x394x19 mm) and internal parts(1080x265x19 mm);
Two chipboards for the bed cover (2020x400x19 mm) and shelves (1010x400x19 mm);
Two chipboards for the bottom of the bed (1982x390x19 mm) and shelves (972x390x19 mm);
Two shelves for decorating a chest of drawers (980x310x19 mm);
Two bed rails (2000 mm);
Cornice (2020x992x19 mm).
We secure all elements with screws. The furniture is assembled in the same way as a vertical bed. Attach 13 cm long side rails along the perimeter of the frame so that the mattress does not move.
The price of this furniture in the showroom is very high, so a folding bed made with your own hands is a pressing project. After all self-assembly and installation will be much cheaper.
Nowadays, buying a home is the main problem that young people face when starting their families. Of course, everyone dreams of a spacious apartment, in which there will be enough space to lie on the sofa and sit in an armchair. However, not everyone can afford apartments that fit this description. And many people buy “small families” with a very small area. A do-it-yourself folding bed is exactly what you can use to save your square meters.
Vertical folding bed
Advantages and disadvantages of folding beds
As you can already understand, thanks to a folding bed you can save a lot of your personal space. Its main priorities are the following indicators:
- takes up little space;
- does not collect dust on its upholstery, which can cause allergies;
- when assembled, it is absolutely invisible, since the frame is made in the form of a cabinet.
However, before you ask the question: “how to make a folding bed?”, you also need to know about its disadvantages.
Unfortunately, they exist. The main disadvantage is that such a bed will be impossible to rearrange or move at any time. This is due to the fact that the bed itself is attached to the frame, and it, in turn, is securely attached to the wall, floor and even ceiling. In addition, self-assembly requires a lot of physical and mental effort, preparation time and minimal experience working with furniture. But still, if you implement this idea, then in the end you and your family will be happy.
Types of folding beds and materials for their manufacture
Since you have decided to install a folding bed at home, it will be useful for you to know that they come in two types:
- The bed is longitudinally folding. Usually disguised as a tall cabinet and folded up. This type of bed is suitable for adults, since it will be very difficult for a child to physically lift such a mass.
- Cross-folding bed. It resembles a shelf in a train carriage and disguises itself as a shelf for books or photographs. This bed is most often made as a single bed and is very suitable for children.
Horizontal folding bed
They can be made of wood or metal. For a horizontal folding bed with your own hands, it will be very convenient to use the armored part, attaching it to a metal frame.
How to make a folding bed yourself?
First, you need to decide on the place where the bed will be installed. Next, you should make a drawing and markings on the wall. On the markings it is necessary to highlight the dimensions and clearly indicate the places where the frame is attached. The bed on which adults will sleep must have a length of at least 190 centimeters, a width of about a meter and a frame height of 2 meters, since its lower part will serve as decor.
To build the frame, you will need blocks of dense wood, which will need to be fastened and installed in the place indicated in the drawing. When connecting the frame to the wall, be sure to use dowels. This is necessary in order to give the fastening more strength.
The lifting mechanism must be installed at the point where the bed connects to the fixed frame. You can use gas or coil springs as lifts.
Legs must be installed on the opposite side of the bed. They need to be attached to the bed using self-tapping screws, which are pre-lubricated with glue for greater reliability.
Bed decor
Here our folding bed is ready. All that remains is to decorate it, since when folded it should imitate a closet.
Alternatively, you can install shelves on the sides on which books, souvenirs or family photos will be placed. At the bottom of the bed you can make cabinets in which to store bed linen. You can attach handles to the back of the bed, identical to the handles on the cabinets.
In the end we get a beautiful bed that we made with my own hands. We saved space in the room and also decorated it. Besides self installation It cost us much less than buying exactly the same bed in a furniture store.
BED CABINET CASE
The basis of the cabinet for a built-in bed (Fig. 1) is a box of boards (pine) with a cross-section of 40×300 mm. The back wall of the folding bed closet is made of fairly thick plywood, secured to the wall and supporting the entire structure of the folding bed closet.
To prevent the bed from being visible when folded, folding shutters are used - such doors of different sizes can be purchased in the store.
Before you begin assembling the cabinet, prepare boards for the side walls with a length of 2230 mm, as well as blanks for the base and top crossbar with a length of -1700 mm.
This will ensure there are sufficient gaps inside the box on both sides between the cabinet walls and the bed. Determine exactly how much space is needed for the doors and hinges you have chosen and, based on this, adjust the dimensions of the cabinet body and saw the base board and top rail to size.
At the ends of the side walls, you need to select quarters according to the thickness of the base and top crossbar, as well as for the back wall.
Having assembled and glued the frame of the wardrobe-bed, make a shelf (Fig. 2) measuring 40x175x1600 mm, supporting the bed in the stowed position. Then attach the shelf from the inside to the base of the cabinet on three 40 mm thick supports so that its upper plane is at a height of 200 mm from the floor (Fig. 3).
For beauty, the lintel can be trimmed on top with decorative slats connected by a mustache.
BED MATTRESS BOX
The mattress box (a kind of lodgement) consists of a frame with dimensions of 100x1450x1980 mm and a plywood bottom attached to it with total dimensions of 20x1410x1940 mm (in two parts). To make it, take two side and two end walls with a length of 1980 and 1410 mm, respectively.
Make folds at the bottom ends of the side walls. Then, using glue and screws, assemble the frame, nailing the plywood bottom underneath.
Rice. 2. Longitudinal section of the cabinet.
Rice. 3. Cabinet design.
From pine timber with a cross-section of 40×100 mm, assemble two bed supports (Fig. 4) and attach them with hinges from below to the cradle so that approximately 150 mm remains to its edges. After exterior finishing Allow the assembly to dry and attach it to the cabinet body with three wide (75 mm) hinges.
FOLDING BED LOWERING MECHANISM
To make it easier to raise and lower the bed, spring mechanisms are often used, similar to those used in sofa beds (they can be purchased in the store). The proposed version provides a cable mechanism with pulleys and brackets made of steel strips 25 mm wide and 75-100 mm long.
Rice. 4. Lodgment
BED BUILT INTO A CLOSET: FINAL WORK
For a bed closet, shutters with blinds are perfect, and in addition closed position they provide natural ventilation. If the doors (at least 2000 mm high) turn out to be slightly shorter than the cabinet, then install a threshold from below, across its body (see Fig. 2).
To fix the bed in the retracted position, one latch attached externally to the bottom is enough.
TO inside Attach the sides of the bed with two screws with semicircular heads and decorative washers, four nylon straps 25 mm wide, which will hold the mattress and bed dress when the bed is folded.
Sew Velcro or D-rings to the ends of the ribbons.
After final assembly If desired, the outside of the cabinet can be finished with veneer and varnished.
Such a modern development as a folding bed built into a closet with your own hands complements the interior well and frees up a lot of space. Folding beds can be installed even if there is enough space; it is more convenient to accommodate guests during their arrival than on a folding bed.
Making it yourself is not too difficult if you have basic craftsmanship skills, necessary tool and there are funds to purchase the materials from which the bed is made. If you have had experience in mastering carpentry and your memories of it are rather positive, then making a bed that transforms into a wardrobe will not be difficult.
To work you will need:
- square ruler;
- level;
- roulette;
- marker or pencil;
- small wood saw or jigsaw;
- drill or hammer drill;
- plywood;
- metallic profile;
- self-tapping screws;
- furniture legs;
- lifting mechanism.
Before starting work, calculate the overall dimensions that the folding bed will have. It is also necessary to calculate the number and location of fastening elements and all components, the lifting mechanism and determine the use of materials.
Folding bed built into a closet: design elements
There are three main elements that require special attention: a fixed vertically fixed base, the base of the bed with a mattress and the hinge connecting them. The fixed base mounted on the wall must have great strength, since the folding bed and lifting hinge weigh a lot. Fastening is carried out to the ceiling, floor and wall. Most often, the base looks like a hollow box for a cabinet, but when self-production There can be many options.
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Vertical base
The wall to which the built-in bed will be attached must be at least 2 bricks wide. If the wall is made of plasterboard, then the fasteners are used long so that they pass through the plasterboard and are secured to the wall, brick or concrete. Otherwise, there is a very high probability of the entire box being torn off the wall. Most furniture is made from chipboard, but in this case the base, namely its vertical walls, should be strengthened by adding metal corners or boards from solid massif wood Chipboard is strong enough under standard loads, but in this case the load is significantly increased.
You can strengthen the base with a pair of vertical posts made from boards or old metal pipes, fixed to the floor and ceiling. When installing all fastening elements on the base, marking the mounting holes is done especially carefully, since its functioning depends on this. The self-tapping screws with which the box is attached to the wall of the room should be located no more than 25 cm from each other. The structure of the base box itself must rest solely on a flat floor and be an even rectangle, all angles of which are equal to 90º - otherwise the strength will be reduced.
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Lifting mechanism
The built-in folding bed is driven by a special lifting mechanism, which ensures the connection of the mattress to the base. It is quite difficult to make it yourself, and the strength of the finished product should be much higher than that provided by making it yourself, so it is advisable to purchase a lifting mechanism from reliable company engaged in the manufacture of furniture.
In some cases, mechanisms are used that are not strictly intended for furniture; for example, a built-in bed can be equipped with a garage curtain or a solid axle running across the entire width of the bed, connected to the sidewalls. But you should engage in the manufacture of a lifting mechanism yourself only if you are completely confident in your abilities and the strength of the materials. An object as heavy as a bed and mattress, if not kept in an upright position, can cause very serious injuries.
The frame with the mattress should not only rise with ease, but also be fixed in this position on required amount time. IN homemade mechanisms gas shock absorbers, counterweights on strong cables, or several coil springs. In order to reduce the load on the base and generally not make the structure heavier, it is advisable to make the lifting mechanism as light as possible.
Author: I’ve been thinking for a long time about building a so-called wardrobe bed. During the day it looks like an ordinary wardrobe, at night it is a full-fledged sleeping bed. The prospect of savings contributed to the implementation of the idea square meters in its two-room apartment, and my hands were itching for a long time after office work with a drill and screwdriver. Physical work preceded by mental work: sketches and drawings were drawn, dimensions were checked. And so, after approval at the family council of the final sketch of the bed and choice color range, in a company engaged in we will open the chipboard, the corresponding parts for the future bed were ordered.
1. A start has been made.
2. The bed itself was based on an orthopedic base and a mattress from the bed in use at that time with a sleeping area of 180 X 200 cm.
3. We remove the so-called lamellas - strips of birch plywood, curved in an arc.
4. Having thought that few furniture legs would be able to adequately support the weight of the future bed, it was decided to install the base of the cabinet on two 40 x 50 mm bars.
5. Mark the seats for the sides of the cabinet.
6. We join the base of the cabinet with its side panels.
7. Attach the top panel.
8. The “skeleton” of the cabinet is ready.
9. We attach the “skeleton” to the main wall of the apartment.
10. Special attention– this “tool”. All work was carried out in the apartment, there was a lot of shavings. Therefore, it was taken as a rule: if you drill a hole, immediately clean up after yourself.
11. We begin to install the bed frame using the bed lifting mechanism and gas springs.
12. Important node beds - this is where the heaviest loads are.
13. Connecting...
14. Connecting...
15. Strengthening...
