How to make a sofa out of bed

We slept on an old bed, but I wanted to sit on a new sofa. Why not? Allow yourself to succumb to a creative impulse and realize the idea of ​​remaking an unnecessary frame bed into a sofa. To do this, you need very little. Decide on the product for the alteration, outline the place where the furniture novelty will be located, purchase the missing materials, acquire an assistant and allocate time for the whole process.

Thinking of making a sofa out of a bed, keep in mind that its size and shape will directly depend on the dimensions of the bed and its external characteristics.

The design of the headboard, the method of fastening parts, the material used in the manufacture - all this matters, affects the selection of options for remaking the bed into a sofa. There are several available ways to modify the beds on your own.

Consider the simplest and least costly, but suitable for beginner craftsmen:

1. Direct double sofa with wooden elements.The option is suitable for those who have an antique sleeping bed, with a beautiful wooden and carved headboard. If the bed is broken, tired or does not come to the updated interior, do not throw it out. Upgrade and remodel it into a Provence-style sofa. We use the headboard as the back of the sofa, the opposite part will go to the sidewalls of the updated product. A comfortable landing depth at the sofa is from 70 to 100 cm. Adhering to the given sizes, saw off everything unnecessary from the berth. Fasten all the elements, strengthen if necessary the frame. The wooden base for the sofa is ready. It remains only to sew seat covers and pillows under the back. Cut the thick foam prepared in advance and tailor the covers to fit it.
2. Direct single sofa bed. A good way to add an obsolete item. Children grew up, and hands to reach the attic do not reach. With the help of simple manipulations, the crib will turn into a convenient place for reading or playing with an already grown child. Just something, you need to unscrew the front wall of the crib, leaving the rear and side, in place. In addition, lay a sawn-down sheet of chipboard on the seat, fasten the structure with bars or metal corners. This is necessary for the stability and durability of the product, since the crib is not designed for heavy loads. Put the mattress in place. It will become a soft seat. They will give special comfort, a few pads, different colors and sizes.

For this option, a single or double bed with a solid wooden base is best.

REFERENCE! The average dimensions of such models are 120 x 180 cm. Such dimensions will provide a good landing depth, and the length of the sofa will be enough to comfortably fit three people.

Tools and materials

For such a transformation will require a certain skill of carpentry. You need to be able to hold a jigsaw, a screwdriver in your hands and know how to use them. Prepare a simple hammer, drill, furniture stapler (staples for it) and furniture screws in advance.

In order for the future product to have an attractive appearance, the frame from the old bed is not enough. In a hardware store you need to buy chipboard or plywood (8-10 mm thick), foam rubber and upholstery fabric, zippers for pillow covers. This model has an angular arrangement, so the sofa will have a back and one side, which are pushed to the wall.

Alteration Stages

Conventionally, the whole process can be divided into two parts.

1. The manufacture of a wooden frame. We measure the frame from under the bed and by these sizes we cut the blank from the chipboard. We lay on top of the frame, fasten or nail. Depending on the wishes, we use a jigsaw to cut back and side patterns from the chipboard or plywood. They can have a rectangular shape (height from 50 cm) or rounded. Design the product, dimensions, think in advance, so that then the work goes faster. Fasten all parts with screws.
2. Foam trim and fabric trim. Cloth the seat blank with a stapler. The fabric is cut out with an allowance so that it can be easily tucked and secured from the wrong side. From above, pillows or one continuous mat will lie on it. Since the sofa is 3-seater, three pillows can be made. It will look harmonious, and their number behind the back depends on the available stock of fabric and foam. Usually, two large and one narrow roller on the edge are enough.

IMPORTANT! When making a sofa, pay due attention to the frame. The durability and its ability to withstand loads will depend on its design and strength.

Buying new furniture is always expensive, and it has standard sizes. In the case of self-made sofa, you have the opportunity to reduce spending, do everything to your liking, realize your creativity.

To start with, you can work on simple options for remaking the bed into a sofa, and if it’s a matter of debate, then it’s more difficult to swipe it. Do not be afraid to put your ideas into practice!