The space-saving bed or bed wardrobe

Occupying a large portion of the bedroom, the traditional single, double, or king-size bed is used between 6 and 12 hours per night. By definition, the bed is unused for the other 12 hours of the day. When the home or bedroom is small, the space-saving bed is a fold-away piece of furniture that saves floor space and circulation space. The wall bed provides a sleeping area that can be used as an extra bed or for everyday use.

The fixing and mechanism of the wall bed

The storage bed must be secured to a concrete wall to support the weight of the furniture as well as manual opening and closing. A plasterboard wall may quickly separate from the furniture and also crumble.

Many people fear that the bed will spring up in the middle of the night, like in comedy films or video gags. The wall bed has an ultra-simple and secure mechanism with balancing jacks attached to the frame that serves as a bed base. In a single movement, the bed unfolds and folds back. More expensive, it is possible to opt for an electric model, with a motorized control.

The different models of space-saving beds

Depending on the layout of the house, it is possible to choose different types of wardrobe bed furniture:

• The vertical bed unit. The headboard is perpendicular to the wall once the bed is unfolded.
• The transverse wall bed. One of the longer sides of the bed base is parallel to the wall.
• The multifunctional wall bed. The Murphy bed can be used as a sofa bed or a desk when folded. There are even 4-in-1 models with storage space and a wardrobe.
• The wall bed in a child's bedroom. To save space in a small bedroom , you can opt for fold-away bunk beds or a single bed, which are alternatives to trundle beds and a raised bed.

Without necessarily being a wall bed, the space-saving bed can be stored in the ceiling, with a mattress lifting system, which therefore frees up floor space.

Folding beds may have storage spaces for bed linen. In some models, it is possible to leave the blankets, duvet, and pillows there even when the bed is folded.

The discreet and understated design of the space-saving bed

A furniture bed can accommodate all types of mattresses: spring, latex, or foam. The bed frame is either a plank base or a slatted base. An electric or relaxation bed base is difficult to combine with a space-saving piece of furniture.

With its large wardrobe-like appearance, the space-saving bed blends perfectly into any bedroom decor. The front can be made of oak, melamine, or lacquer. The wardrobe's decorative handles serve as a grip for opening and closing the bed.