Armchair bed: design inspiration, color solutions and choice of materials.

Recommendations for selection

Basic tips for a smart choice:

• Particular attention should be paid to the transformation mechanism, which can have a roll-out system, accordion layout, eurobook, dolphin and others. It should be lightweight, comfortable to use and particularly durable.
• The choice of frame material and upholstery type should directly depend on the purpose of the room in which the product will be installed.
• A chair-bed for daily use at home should preferably be equipped with an orthopedic mattress with a high-quality filler.

Pros and cons

Advantages and disadvantages of a chair-bed.

Due to its compactness, it does not clutter or overload the room.

It has an affordable price.

It provides the opportunity to assemble it yourself.

It has a large model range, thanks to which you can choose a chair that suits any interior solution for an apartment, a country house and even a summer house.

What are the shapes and sizes?

These products can have a wide variety of appearances, for example, there are large and wide one-and-a-half designs, more reminiscent of a sofa, corner models with two backs that form a right angle and a sleeping area that can be folded out either to the right or to the left, depending on the location.

There are also semicircular or round armchair-beds, which undoubtedly fill the interior with unrivaled coziness, or compact, but no less comfortable narrow products, which are perfect for accommodating one person.

The photo shows a beige armchair-bed of a semicircular shape in a classic style.

Recommendations for choosing upholstery

When choosing upholstery, first of all, pay attention not only to the aesthetic functions of the material, but also to its practicality.

Highly durable and resistant fabric materials are flock, chenille and matting, which are also sometimes impregnated with special compounds with various properties. Leather upholstery or upholstery made of leatherette and eco-leather, are distinguished by a fairly long service life, are easy to clean and are not afraid of moisture.

The photo shows the interior of the living room and a chair-bed with gray fabric upholstery.

How to choose a frame?

No less important attention should also be paid to the choice of the frame and the material used for its manufacture.

The most durable is a metal frame, characterized by simple operation and maintenance. The base, made of various types of solid wood, is characterized by particular durability and reliability. Also often there are combined designs, which are considered no less durable, high-quality, practical and multifunctional.

Tips for choosing a filler

The selection of filler is a very responsible task, especially if the chair-bed will be used for everyday rest and sleep.

The filler in the form of a spring block is quite reliable, easily withstands a large load, provides good air circulation and has the ability to repeat the curves of the body, forming a comfortable orthopedic surface for a comfortable sleep. Also quite often choose elastic and less susceptible to deformation springless blocks with such fillers as latex, polyurethane, synthetic winterizer or synthetic fluff.

Design of a chair-bed

There are a variety of design options.

Without armrests

This lightweight design has less weight, more compact dimensions and allows you not to limit or constrain a comfortable position during sleep.

With a table

It is a very relevant interior solution for saving useful space, combining two functional furniture elements at once.

With sides

Armrests or sides can be soft or, for example, wooden. Open sidewalls located at the seat level will provide convenient, comfortable and safe use.

With a pouf

Gives the environment more coziness, does not limit the room space and provides an increase in sleeping space.

Without backs

It is distinguished by its quick unfolding, large free space during sleep and stylish appearance. Such models are lighter, which makes them easier to move to the right place.

The photo shows a chair-bed without backs, decorated with black leather upholstery.

With carriage coupler

Thanks to such a decorative coupler, fabric or leather upholstery with traditional covered buttons, crystals, LEDs and other luxurious attributes, gives the chair a truly mesmerizing look.

Color scheme of the chair-bed

When choosing the color scheme of the chair-bed for the interior being created, there are no specific rules and restrictions. White, yellow, orange, gray, blue, green, brown, beige or wenge shade product can become a wonderful bright accent or, on the contrary, harmoniously complement the overall environment, making it stylish and incredibly cozy.

In the photo is a compact folding chair-bed of gray shade in the interior.

Green tones and all sorts of shades of blue are calming, relaxing and especially pleasing to the eye. Models in classic white, brown, beige or gray colors will fit perfectly into any interior solution, will not attract unnecessary attention and at the same time will form a stylish and fashionable design.

The photo shows a chair that transforms into a bed, made in blue.

Photos of chair-beds in the interior of rooms

Several photo examples of the use of these products in various rooms in an apartment or house.

In the kitchen

When decorating a kitchen space, special attention should be paid to the upholstery of the chair, which should have good dirt-repellent properties or choose models with a removable cover.

The photo shows a kitchen interior decorated with a folding chair-bed.

For a loggia or balcony

These compact folding structures are much save space on the balcony and, due to their mobility, provide the opportunity to easily re-equip the loggia if necessary.

In the photo, a chair-bed with a wooden frame and green upholstery in the interior of the loggia.

For the children’s room

Small, but comfortable folding products, equipped with an orthopedic mattress and high-quality filler, are equally popular both in a teenager’s room and in a nursery for a boy or girl.

Office

Extremely functional products, when assembled, can be used for working on a laptop or reading a book, and when disassembled, provide a full-fledged sleeping place. Also, the sliding structure can be supplemented with a comfortable footrest, which will help organize an even more comfortable rest.

The photo shows the interior of a modern office with a folding chair-bed without armrests.

Living room

For the most comfortable living room design, transformer structures are often chosen, which are intended for both sitting and sleeping. The design in the form of a chair-bed, equipped with a folding back or a pull-out base, will be especially relevant for a small room.

How to correctly place a chair-bed in a room?

The correct arrangement will allow you to create a truly cozy and harmonious atmosphere.

There are no special restrictions on the placement of these models, the main thing is take into account how much space the product will take up when disassembled. The most common option is to install a chair-bed along the wall. In a large room or studio apartment, to divide the space into zones, you can place the structure closer to the center.

What does it look like in different interior styles?

Design options in different styles.

Loft

Models with a minimalist and ascetic design, rough simplicity, but at the same time with original design, especially appropriate in the loft style. The designs are mainly made of metal or untreated wood with upholstery in the form of natural, artificial leather or textiles.

Classic

Products with beautiful fabric upholstery, decorated with luxurious patterns, carriage coupler or models with voluminous armrests, which will undoubtedly make the strict style much more sophisticated.

Provence

Folding chairs with the most simple and laconic forms, with carved wooden inserts, forged elements, upholstery with prints with rustic, floral motifs or plain light upholstery, will make the Provence style setting home and cozy.

Scandinavian

In the Scandinavian style, armchairs with a wooden or metal frame and upholstery made of natural fabrics, such as wool, velor or leather, are appropriate.

The photo shows a white leather upholstered chair-bed in a Scandinavian style nursery.

High-tech

Modern folding models or recliners, with simple and minimally decorated design and chrome details will organically complement the futuristic environment.

The photo shows a high-tech style living room with a low chair-bed on a metal chrome frame.

Minimalism

Minimalist design involves functional structures of simple shapes in calm tones and restrained design.