Bed built into the wall: interior ideas, types and examples of transformers.

Pros and Cons

Advantages and disadvantages of these models.

They save a lot of space and are very convenient.

The mechanism can wear out or become faulty quite quickly.

Built-in Bed Options

Several main varieties:

• Transformer bed. It is a regular single, one-and-a-half, double, bunk or children’s bed, which when assembled can be part of a set or a separate closet.
• Folding bed. It is considered the simplest and most practical interior solution. It is attached to movable hinges and special springs, which make it as easy as possible to lift the bed, so even a child or teenager can easily handle this design.
• Roll-out. Most often they are an element of modular furniture. This pull-out model can be equipped with linen drawers, tabletops or shelves.
• Hidden in the wall. With this smart system, it is possible to save as much usable space in the room as possible.

The photo shows a transformable bed built into a corner cabinet with a work area.

When choosing a specific model, take into account the characteristics of the room and how functional the design should be.

Sizes of built-in beds

Depending on the size of the product and the number of sleeping places, the following models are distinguished:

• Single.
• One and a half.
• Double.
• Bunk bed.

Single bed.

One and a half bed.

Double bed.

Bunk bed.

The photo shows a teenager’s room with a single fold-out bed built into a shelving unit with a work area.

Types of lifting mechanisms

There are two types:

• Horizontal. This mechanism is a sleeping area with one side in contact with the wall.
• Vertical. Quite practical and convenient in its functionality vertical option, combined with the wall at the headboard.

The photo shows a sliding wardrobe with a bed in the wall with a vertical lifting mechanism.

Photos of built-in beds in the interior of rooms

Photo examples of using a bed in the wall in different rooms.

In the bedroom

Due to the huge number of varieties and various furniture characteristics, it turns out to be especially successful to fit a built-in model for adults into the interior of the bedroom and significantly save every square meter in it during daytime hours.

For the nursery

For a small nursery for schoolchild boy or girl, a multifunctional bed built into a wardrobe or set with an add-on, shelves, drawers and a work area will be perfect. In a room for two children, a two-story structure in the wall will be appropriate, which can also be equipped with a desk or a two-seater model with a second tier sliding under the first.

The photo shows a children’s room with a single fold-out bed combined with a modular wardrobe.

In the living room

In the hall, a bedroom set built into a wardrobe or shelving unit is an excellent solution for rational use of usable space.

On the balcony

For the loggia, this option looks quite interesting and practical. When assembled, the structure can be used as a wardrobe or other storage system, and when disassembled, it can be used as a great place to sleep for a good night’s rest.

Examples of 3-in-1 folding transforming beds

Several types of transforming beds.

Wardrobe bed with sofa

This bed model with a corner sofa rises vertically using springs or gas shock absorbers and when folded is a wardrobe façade.

Bed inside a wardrobe with a desk

A wardrobe bed with a workspace provides maximum functionality with a minimum of space.

Wardrobe bed-armchair

With this creative design move, even the smallest space can be given additional space and light. This combined option is very reliable and can have roll-out, sliding or folding mechanisms, which make it much easier to handle the chair.

Bed-nightstand

When folded, it is a compact narrow nightstand, and when unfolded, it turns into a comfortable bed with a mattress on which one person can sleep comfortably.

The photo shows a single bed built into a white narrow nightstand.

Design of beds that hide in the wall

A bed in the wall can easily become the central accent of the room. To create such an effect, it is appropriate to use bright colors and eye-catching decorative elements. For example, cabinet doors can be decorated with carving, painting, photo printing and mirrors, which in turn will further increase the area of the room, or decorated with glass inserts with sandblasted designs applied to them.

The photo shows a folding bed with a niche in the wall, decorated with wallpaper with a bright print.

Also, the wall niche of the folding model can be decorated with wallpaper with a colorful and original print, soft panels, lighting, natural finishing materials or their imitation.

Ideas for wardrobe beds in various styles

This folding into the wall design will look great in a variety of design styles, such as minimalism, high-tech, loft or modern style. For example, wood products will become a harmonious element of vintage Provence, rustic country or classic style.

The photo shows a loft-style bedroom and a black wardrobe with a fold-out double bed in the wall.

Tips for choosing beds

Basic recommendations for choosing:

• When purchasing this product, first of all, you need to make sure that it is safe, so that the bed does not break during sleep and does not fall when assembled.
• For a small room, a bed in the wall with a vertical folding mechanism is better suited.
• When choosing a design for a child’s room, you need to pay special attention to the fastening and transformation mechanism. It is better to give preference to a gas lift, since, unlike springs, it will not lose its elasticity.
• When choosing a bed support, it is advisable to choose a sleeping place on a solid base, and not on separate legs.