Bunk bed with sofa, sectional options

Inconveniences during rest do not allow a person to fully relax at night. As a comfortable sleeping place, a bunk bed with a sofa is suitable, which for the daytime can easily be transformed into a compact model. Such furniture will be optimal for apartments with a limited area and will help to significantly save space.

The main pros and cons

The most rational furniture item for arranging a children's room or guest is a two-tier model. Such a product allows you to get two beds at once. In the vacated space, you can easily put chairs, a rug for the game, study tables and equip the playing area.

A few years ago, furniture manufacturers began to equip bunk beds with comfortable sofas: this innovation significantly increased the demand for products.

For parents, this product becomes a real salvation when two kids live in the apartment, and there are not enough rooms for everyone. Before making your choice, it is recommended that you briefly familiarize yourself with the main advantages and disadvantages of bunk beds for adults and children, where the sofa is an additional item.

Advantages	disadvantages
The sofa unfolds in a matter of minutes, allowing you to organize an extra bed: for a child, adult or two people at once, depending on size.	Often unscrupulous manufacturers place the stairs on the second tier in the wrong place: it can be flimsy and unstable.
A wide variety of models, colors and materials of production will allow you to choose furniture in any interior of the room: from classic luxurious to interior in techno style.	Children should use furniture with extreme care to avoid injuries and falls. Manufacturers recommend not leaving babies unattended on the upper tier.
Rugged construction allows you to place an adult on the lower tier. Before buying, you must consider the maximum weight.	In the absence of certificates of conformity, the bed can be made in violation of the technical conditions.
A wide range of costs makes the bed universal for any segment of the population.	A loft bunk bed with a sofa for children can cause quarrels if the children do not agree in advance who will sleep in the upper tier.

A sofa that transforms into a bunk bed is considered the best solution for arranging a living room. It is very convenient to accommodate guests staying overnight in such a berth.

Execution options

Manufacturers distinguish several types of beds. To learn more about each view, it is recommended to consider the upper and lower sections separately. A properly selected bunk bed with a sofa will be a good helper in saving square meters.

Upper section

The tier of the upper section is most often chosen by younger children, because they are interested in climbing higher and arranging a dwelling there. Often two children in a family start arguing over the possibility of sleeping on the upper tier. Wise parents will do the right thing by allowing the children to sleep upstairs one by one.

To ensure increased safety for the baby on the upper section, choose furniture with reinforced sides of an acceptable height.

Depending on who the bed is intended for, its size may vary. Here are the most popular dimensions for the upper section:

a bunk bed for children under the age of 10 years is made with a berth of 160x80 cm in size - this is exactly the kind of growth a child has in a given age interval;
adolescents and children from 10 to 14 years old are advised to purchase a bed with an upper section of 170x90 size: then the child will feel comfortable and spacious;
the second tier, size 190x90, is ideal for a teenager and an adult: the exception is too tall people;
there is another modification of this product: a double bed on the upper tier with a sofa underneath - it is suitable exclusively for an adult audience.

The appearance of the upper section may vary depending on the purpose of the furniture. For example, for children, manufacturers use wooden and metal frames painted in various colors. For adults, a strict layout becomes optimal, where there are no bright details and elements. The bunk beds with a sofa below, designed for the older generation, are done in calm colors, the staircase to the tier is located on the side, and not above the lower section.

A bunk bed with a sofa is a good choice of furniture for both adults and children. She will fit perfectly into the studio apartment, where a limited number of square meters does not allow to equip a full bedroom.

Lower section

According to design features, the lower section can be equipped with several types of sofas. For example, if the lower tier will be used only for the child, then it makes no sense to lay it out. If it is supposed to accommodate adults or couples on the lower tier, then the sofa should be laid out. A transformer sofa in a bunk bed will also help with reception.

Below are the different types of the lower tier of the bed where the sofa is located:

non-folding sofa - the design looks like this: on the upper tier there is a berth, on the lower tier there is a stationary sofa. The upper tier is used only for sleeping, and the lower floor - for relaxing, watching TV. If desired, in the lower tier you can always take a nap in the daytime;
sofa eurobook - the use of a children's bunk bed with a sofa below the type of eurobook is suitable for the design of the guest area. Such a berth can be used for guests or to place a second child there. The berth of the lower tier is well suited to accommodate two people.

Other types of sofa mechanisms will be presented in subsequent sections to give a complete picture of how furniture works. The color scheme of the lower tier depends on the preferences of the owners and the existing interior. The material of manufacture may be wood or metal. Since the lower tier supports the main load, it is better to choose reinforced frames.

What can be additionally equipped

The bunk bed with a sofa can be additionally equipped with other furniture elements. For example, if you equip the bed with a table on the side, it will be an excellent option for the study area. Perhaps this table is not quite convenient for constant use, but it can serve as a temporary place for writing. Also, the table is appropriate to use as a stand for a tray with meals.

A few more options than equipping a bunk bed with a sofa:

attic - the use of a bunk loft bed with a sofa is ideal for young children who are interested in everything around. In this case, the attic is presented in the form of a small place for rest and sleep, it is equipped with a small roof and is also suitable for games;
drawers - a bed with drawers at the bottom of the structure will help to rationally store bedding and other accessories necessary for sleeping;
a full-fledged workplace - from the end of the furniture is a built-in desk with a chair. Also, the table is equipped with drawers for notebooks and a place for a laptop. The table does not interfere with the sofa, because it is located on the side and leaves open access to the sleeping area.

For this type of furniture, it is better to choose proven types of materials: reinforced metal, wood, pressed plywood. Do not buy plastic beds: sooner or later they will become worthless.

Sofa mechanism

Bunk beds are furniture that can significantly expand the boundaries of a room by saving its area. Depending on the intended purpose, sofas on the lower tier can have several types of mechanisms:

folding standard;
Eurobook;
sofa with pull-out mechanism;
pantograph.

A folding sofa of the usual type is represented by the "book" option, where in order to lay out the product, you need to raise its seating part, tilt it forward a bit and lower it. Then the back leans back down and becomes a full place for sleeping.

The sofa, according to the type of the eurobook, is laid out in another way: the sitting part is pushed forward, and the back, transforming into a berth, is placed on the empty surface that has formed. This type of mechanism is most preferred for bunk beds with a sofa. The retractable mechanism is characterized by a three-part construction: the sitting part extends 2 steps forward, another section is taken out from below, which serves as the middle part of the berth. In this case, the back remains motionless.

In a pantograph-type mechanism, the front of the product rises slightly and extends toward itself. The back is placed on the resulting void. This type is also preferred in the construction of the bed.

What to remember about security

The main criterion for the selection of this type of furniture is the safety of children and adults when they are on the upper tier. If an adult often adequately assesses the situation, then the baby, having played too much, may accidentally fall from the top floor of the bed. To avoid this, you should familiarize yourself with the safety rules:

assembly of a bunk bed. The video shows well how to assemble the product. If you follow the instructions, the bed will be solid and reliable, will not be dangerous to humans;
fencing - the sides on the second tier of the bed should ensure the safety of the child. The optimal height of the sides - from 20 cm;
ladder - the steps must be stable so that the children's or adult leg is well fixed on them. It is worth explaining to children in advance that playing on the stairs is prohibited;
lack of sharp corners and protruding bolts. Two-level children's bunk beds should be made in accordance with the technical conditions of production. They suggest the absence of factors harmful to human health;
the difference between tiers. The bunk bed with a sofa has a sufficient height of the first tier so that a person sitting on the sofa can feel comfortable.

In a children's room, it is better to have a bed in the corner zone, so you can minimize the risks of dangerous situations. When installing, it is better to additionally fix the furniture with bolts and anchors to the wall to avoid injury.