DIY wardrobe bed

Why do you need a wardrobe bed? This is an excellent ergonomic solution for arranging small apartments and compact cottages when you want to save space or use existing furniture for several purposes at once. A wardrobe bed allows you to sleep comfortably and with all the comforts on a horizontal surface, placing a mattress on it, and during the day this bed will serve as a closet that will not take up much space. Let's consider the option of self-assembling such an interesting and constructive interior solution.

How to decide on the size

In order to build the best option for transforming a bed with the function of a wardrobe (or vice versa), it is important to determine the dimensions of the structure at the very initial stage. After all, it depends on them how comfortable the proportions of both furniture options will be.

Advantages of a prefabricated bed:

• the cost of a new bed is reduced several times, at least 2-3. The store-bought prefabricated version will still be more expensive;
• the design of the structure is universal, absolutely satisfies the needs of the owners;
• You can independently choose the highest quality materials and have no doubt about their reliability.

NOTE! Taking into account the modern fashion for minimalism, freedom of space and visual enlargement of rooms with your own hands, this method of organizing a sleeping place perfectly meets all the fashion trends and requirements of modern dynamic life.

Selection of materials and tools

To make a compact, durable and stylish version of a mobile headset, you should pay attention to the selection of high-quality raw materials and prepare reliable tools. To assemble this two-piece mix, you will need the following tools.

You can use a variety of materials for the wardrobe bed. But taking into account the versatility of the final product, it is worth taking a stronger tree - beech, oak, pear, any solid wood. For reasons of economy, you can also take chipboard, pine or linden, but it is difficult to vouch for their strength and durability.

To assemble the product you must have the following components:

• frame for cabinet space;
• bed podium;
• lifting spring mechanism;
• decorative details for the final stage.

To bring the result to the final, you must first make the appropriate parts from raw materials:

• 2 side panels for cabinet;
• 2 panels for the top and bottom of the cabinet;
• 2 partitions to strengthen the frame;
• 2 panels for the side of the bed;
• 2 panels for the bottom and head of the bed;
• 1 front common panel.

You will also need 2 copies of the lifting mechanism, which can be purchased at furniture stores or hardware stores.

REFERENCE! Before purchasing, you should clarify how much effort will be required to lift the bed and fix it at the desired level.

The following accessories will also be required:

• 30 euroscrews;
• self-tapping screws of 2 types;
• furniture corners – 10 pcs.;
• reinforced metal corners;
• anchor type fasteners;
• magnetic latch that fixes the bed in the upper position;
• folding legs for a bed;
• decorative details to taste.

It will be convenient to work if you have the following tools:

• tape measure and level (length at least 50 cm);
• measuring corner;
• pencil;
• fine-grain sandpaper;
• adjustable wrench;
• hammer drill and wood drills, screwdriver;
• electric jigsaw;
• safety glasses, gloves.

What types are there?

What types of folding beds are there? There are no restrictions on typology; products can be structured according to the principle of utilitarianism:

• Single folding;
• Double or one and a half folding;
• Wardrobe bed with sliding doors;
• Double caterpillar bed (quite expensive foreign version);
• Bed-couch - narrowed type and others.

With real functionality and performance, the bed significantly saves space, money, and also allows you to use the freed up space for different purposes:

• playing sports;
• expand the nursery and provide children with space to play;
• equip a home office;
• seat guests at the party;
• put to bed relatives who came to visit;
• place a gym.

Criteria for choosing a good folding model:

• the bed must be compatible with standard mattress sizes;
• the depth should be equal to the depth of the cabinet, and the width should be equal to the width of the mattress;
• when disassembled, the bed should fit normally with the decor, interior of the house or apartment, and not block other types of furniture and the passage;
• the model should not have sharp dangerous corners that can cut or injure a person, as well as cracks, empty cavities where small animals or children can hide or accidentally get stuck;
• the operating mechanism or spring should not be located near the head of a sleeping person;
• prices for all materials and components should not be overpriced, humane - after all, we are also assembling such a bed for reasons of economy. If you can invest significantly in purchasing a good model, then there is no need for self-assembly.

Step-by-step assembly instructions

The assembly procedure is quite simple. The main criterion is accuracy and regular self-checking of the convergence of the corners.

• Stage 1. We assemble the frame and power parts of the box.

Before this, it is important to level the walls and floors so that there are no deviations of more than 5 cm. First, the box is assembled from the side panels, then the remaining parts are added. The walls are tightened with screws, and stiffeners are installed at an equal distance from the top and bottom.

Marking the side panels will allow you to install lifting elements. It is important to check the perpendicularity of the structure. The wall begins to be attached to 4 corners, after alignment it is finally fixed. The lifting mechanism is mounted at the top. The mattress is secured to the bed with strong straps.

• Stage 2. Assembling the base of the bed.

The side panels and headboards of the bed are assembled into a single frame using corners and screws. Then the front panel is secured with self-tapping screws to the furniture corners.

• Stage 3. Install the box and power mechanism.

Having placed the box on the floor or on blocks of wood, cut off the plinth at the site where the frame will be attached. Important: the box is mounted on a solid concrete wall; a soft and fragile wall will not work. The lifting mechanism is driven and drilled into the wall using reinforced corners and anchor-type bolts. The stock and the box are connected by connecting the power mechanism. The most convenient mechanism is a gas spring.

All that remains is to secure the mattress more firmly and check the functioning of the bed. You can also further decorate the bed - draw false doors, different patterns. But you should not mount mirrors here; they will crack under stress.

Assembly Recommendations

The process of assembling this model itself does not require special knowledge or engineering abilities. It is only important to follow the instructions; it is also good to have at least a little experience in assembling any furniture fittings. And the result will be completed, delighting the owners.

• Before starting assembly, you should carefully study and clarify the available drawings for yourself.
• Before assembly, you should also prepare all the tools and drawings to avoid distractions.
• It is important to do all work on a flat and durable surface to avoid distortion of calculations.
• You need to have protective equipment with you: gloves, an apron, and other personal protective equipment.
• After each assembly stage, it is immediately recommended to check the convergence of the corners and their perpendicularity; for this you can take a square.
• Lumber and any wooden elements must be of high quality and free from damage or defects.

The resulting product will please everyone who prefers quality of life to quantity of things. Convenience, simplicity, functionality - these are the qualities for which prefabricated combined furniture models are valued.