How to convert an old sofa into a bed?

How to make a bed out of a sofa yourself

The problem of small apartments and uncomfortable old furniture is solved if you apply your own ingenuity and a little creativity to this issue. In addition, you can get an exclusive item - this relates to the question of how to make a bed out of a sofa. Indeed, sometimes there are very uncomfortable models to sleep on, and too familiar to be scrapped. So, having a not very comfortable bed and a few tools, you can create something. Let's look at a simple version of a folding bed.

Scheme of a wooden bed.

Idea No. 5: soft bench, sofa or daybed for the garden

If there is no suitable basis for making a couch for your home, you can make a more affordable country version. In this case, an old soft block from a sofa is placed on a very simple wooden base.

One option is to make a base from pallets. It is enough to paint or varnish them, and then place elements from the old sofa on top.

Country and garden furniture made from pallets is one of the fashion trends. You can purchase this material at any construction site. Before use, pallets are checked for cracked boards, then washed and thoroughly sanded with a machine. After this, a layer of primer is applied to the boards, and only then they are painted or varnished.

A more complex option involves installing homemade armrests and backrests on a base of pallets. They can be made, for example, from pipes. If the base itself is installed on furniture wheels, the sofa will be easy to move from place to place.

What may be needed for installation

Boards. Not too thick. You can navigate by the thickness of the material in the sofa itself. If the frame has fallen into disrepair, then wood is purchased for it too.
Fiberboard of different thicknesses - for panels for halves and much thinner ones for foam rubber.
Material for decoration, you can carefully remove the old one if it is dear to the owner as a memory.
Foam rubber. It is quite thick - 50 cm, but if it was not there initially, then the fabric will have to be calculated in new sizes.
Door hinges. Large size and steel, you can choose decorative ones if an open structure is intended.
Jigsaw, drill, screwdriver.
Fasteners
Stapler.

Preparing bed parts for assembly

The necessary elements can be ordered at any company that sells and cuts chipboard. You can cut out the parts yourself on a milling machine. There should be no cracks or damage on wood elements made by yourself. The surfaces of the boards must be carefully planed and sanded.

It is necessary to mark the materials for further sawing. The lines are drawn with a pencil. If there are identical parts, a template is made according to which they are cut out. After cutting, it is necessary to sand the surfaces using sandpaper or a grinding machine.

You can get started: stages

Bed headboard size chart.

First of all, you need to evaluate the old structure - what will have to be replaced in it? Usually these are cross bars on which the sofa actually rests, and a folding mechanism. So, you need to completely free the furniture from textiles - upholstery, foam rubber and other things. Their condition also needs to be meticulously examined. If everything is satisfactory, the fabric is put aside, the foam rubber is thrown into the trash - due to long-term use, it can no longer take the appropriate shape. Both halves of the sofa are mounted separately from each other.

Go to the tree. If the bars are still quite useful, then you can leave them. But since the task is to turn the sofa into a bed, there should be more supports - because the beds on the beds are hard. Therefore, after marking the desired length, the boards need to be sawn and screwed to the frame in the same way as bars. Their surfaces must be at the same level, otherwise all the ribs of the structure will be felt if the owner wants to lie down.

This is done on both parts. By the way, about the frame - if it is decided to leave this structure the same, then its condition should correspond to its beautiful appearance. Otherwise, before final assembly, it (the frame) is covered in the same way as the halves.

Bed frame diagram.

Next, you need to mark the fiberboard; for the bed you need to take a thick one - at least 10 mm. Its dimensions must exactly match the sectors of the sofa, but if a large double bed is planned, then the fiberboard sheet lies solidly on the mounted frame. But the problem of a small-sized apartment remains, then you need to leave the folding option.

Working with the layout mechanism. Usually on older models they become unusable due to dropped screws and discrepancies of elements. Therefore, having assessed their condition, you just need to put the structure in order - by disassembling it and screwing it to a new place. However, if it is in poor condition and the sofa will not fold, then you should replace everything with a new one.

To do this, a board is nailed to the end of the frame of the future stock, the same must be done on the other side, and new holes are drilled in them for bolts and fastenings of the mechanism. Hinges are attached to the two parts of the bed, and the structure is connected to each other.

We must immediately make a reservation - the industry is now producing quite progressive models, so you need to choose reliable and beautiful ones - if the bed is designed without armrests, then the “folding bed” will be all in sight and should have a presentable appearance. After checking the state of opening and closing and disassembling it back, you can proceed to the decorative component.

The fabric, if purchased in advance, must be cut in a new way, taking into account the thickness of the foam rubber. To do this, the required dimensions are glued to cut fiberboard sheets no more than 5 mm thick.

The foam rubber itself around the perimeter should be 2-3 mm smaller than the sheet.

Scheme for attaching the headboard to the bed.

They need to be prepared in advance. You need to be careful with glue - some chemical components can burn through the foam. Can be collected.

To do this, each part of the bed is separately attached using self-tapping screws to the wooden halves. The fasteners must go from the foam side and exactly along the frame. After installation, you need to check the functionality of the folding. Then the halves of the bed are wrapped in fabric, and it is secured with a furniture stapler. That's all, actually.

Construction of armrests. Making them is quite difficult, but possible. If the owner wants to show off his creativity, then metal or wooden elements will look great. However, you will have to tinker with the iron - for fastening you will need to use a grinder or Pobedit drills to make the necessary holes in the bed for the bolts.

Wood, in this regard, is not so capricious and gives flight to the imagination - you can cut anything with a jigsaw, and after treating the product with varnish, you can expect the admiration of guests coming to the house.

The bed will thus get an atypical look. And also, if the old armrests are satisfied with their appearance, then there is no need to be clever - screw them on with new bolts, and that’s the end of it.

Comfortable sofa

Drawing of a frame for a sofa.

There is an interesting option to make a sofa using a couch or using a bed element such as a metal armored mesh. For this you may need the following materials:

wooden beams;
foam;
hammer and wallpaper nails;
drill;
furniture screws and screwdriver;
sewing materials and upholstery fabrics;
accessories (zippers of different sizes) for a cover, 21 cm long, and 3 zippers of 7 cm each for pillows;
metal mesh and corner.

Take the following approximate dimensions of the future sofa: height - 90 cm, full width - 95 cm, width of the soft part - 80 cm, length - 185 cm.

Sofa assembly option.

To make the frame of the product, you need to connect 6 wooden boards, 1500 mm long, with three vertical boards, 660 mm long, using screws. The corner connector should be made 20x20x190 mm.

The top edge of the base should be 20mm below the top edge board. The support bars must be secured to the back and behind the front panel. They will be the load-bearing parts of the seat.

The back itself must be fixed to the base very firmly, using thick metal corners. Choose its inclination yourself, as it is convenient for you.

After this, you can fix the mesh from the bed to the wooden base using metal brackets. It will serve as a kind of support grid on the frame of the sofa to hold the seat cushions.

You can also glue several transverse beams onto the longitudinal ones. This will add reliability.

The foam rubber is cut to the specified size of the back of the sofa, the main thing is that it is no thinner than 15 cm.

Make two such blanks. They will need to be sheathed with the chosen fabric and connected with a zipper. Mattresses are attached to the structure with decorative tape. Upholstery material and Velcro are suitable for its manufacture. One end of it is attached with small nails to the frame, and the other to the cover. Next comes the turn of the pillows. Covers for them are sewn from the same material, using zippers and foam rubber. As a result, you should have 3 pillows.

How to make a bed from a sofa with your own hands

Tired? Everyone knows this feeling. Irritability, fatigue and laziness most often arise due to the fact that a person did not sleep enough, or his bed was too uncomfortable. Researchers have proven that on average, each person spends 24 years sleeping in their entire life. So let's together make this time spent in sleep mode convenient and comfortable.

It is recommended to sleep exclusively on beds, because sofas are not so comfortable and do not follow the curves of your body. And if you have an old sofa that just begs to be thrown into the trash, but it’s such a shame to throw it away, then this is a great option for creating a new comfortable bed. You will learn how to make a bed from a sofa with your own hands by reading this article.

The bed consists of two posts (at the head and at the feet), equipped with legs and a directly connecting part of the bed, where the mattress is placed. Currently, when making furniture, experienced manufacturers equip beds with places to store bedding and other decorative elements, including lighting, but for sleeping this is not the main thing, the main thing is convenience and comfort.

If there is a need to purchase additional material, and given that the sofa is old, there will be such a need, then take high-quality materials:

wooden boards must be at least 2 cm thick so that they can support the weight of a person, and if the bed is double, then the weight of two;
legs - made of thick bars 5 × 5 cm, for strength and reliability of the structure;
It is better to take foam rubber at least five centimeters, because over time it will settle a little and you need a small reserve so that in the end you do not hit your bones against the boards of the bed.

Prepare additional tools in advance:

drill;
saw;
screwdrivers;
screwdrivers;
sandpaper (sandpaper);
self-tapping screws;
nuts;
washers;
screws;
furniture stapler with staples;
roulette;
pencil.

If you are planning to add decor to your bed, then think through every detail that you will need.

By the way, it is now very fashionable to combine colors, so you can cover the walls of the bed using leftover fabrics purchased in the store; such fabrics will cost much less.

Change components

Place the sofa on legs or replace the old (usually chrome) legs with new wooden ones. You can also paint the legs in a bright or more muted color, sew covers for individual pillows - for example, just on the seat - or add armrests to a laconic product.

Some sofas have a petticoat and do not fit into the modern style - you can remove it, turning the structure into a lighter-looking model. Or vice versa - add decorative elements in the form of buttons, simulating a carriage tie on the back.

Any sofa becomes unusable over time. But its obsolescence or external wear and tear is one thing, deformation of internal structures, rupture or subsidence of the base is another.

In some situations, an old sofa or armchair simply cannot be updated using designer methods - you will have to work closely on its restoration. Among them:

critical wiping of the casing;
failure of the filler or fracture of the frame;
failure of the sliding mechanism;
springs coming out.

Decorating an old sofa
If the case is not complicated (there are small holes, scuffs, fading of the upholstery, or the fabric of the sofa does not match the interior), you can quickly and inexpensively update the product. Depending on the specific problem, you can choose appropriate methods to solve it.

"New" frame

The base of most sofas is made entirely or partially from wood. The back of the furniture and its armrests often fade, crack, and become scuffed, making the sofa look old.

New armrests for the sofa

If the frame is not hidden by the skin, updating it will certainly have the effect of refreshing the thing. All wooden elements are covered with stain, paint of a suitable shade or sheathed with fabric.

Pillows

The easiest way to give upholstered furniture a beautiful look is to use decorative pillows. You can sew new pillowcases for old pillows or purchase a set of ready-made products. Their color should match the shade of wallpaper, textiles or other interior items and contrast with the shade of the sofa itself. Decor with a print that is already included in the decoration of the room will look even more original.

On a note! Pads can partially hide abrasions in the upholstery.

Carriage tie

Cushions for the back of a sofa with a carriage screed are perfect for a classic interior. To make them, you only need buttons, a long needle, strong thread and a piece of new fabric.

Cushions with carriage tie

Pillowcases of suitable size are made from the material and placed on the pillows. Mark the places for the buttons and pull the thread through them, creating holes. Specialized stores sell beautiful carnations with caps for upholstered furniture - they can also be used for decoration.

New legs

It happens that the paint peels off the legs of an old sofa, and the whole look of the furniture becomes old and unsightly. Unscrewing them and replacing them with new ones is quite simple - this does not require special skills.

Homemade wooden legs

The legs need to be selected in accordance with the overall style of the room, and then they will become a full-fledged piece of furniture. In addition, using the legs, you can make the furniture higher or lower, if required by the decorator.

Painting the sofa

Now on sale there is a special paint for fabric in the form of an aerosol, for the use of which you do not have to remove the upholstery from the sofa. You just need to spray it all over the base, not skipping any areas and paying special attention to heavily worn areas.

After drying, the paint will not wear off or wash off, so you can sit on such furniture without fear. You need to remember that you can only paint a clean sofa, so you should treat it with a cleaning agent in advance.

How to make a bed from a sofa with your own hands

So, instructions for making a bed from a sofa at home.

We take the old sofa and remove all the upholstery from it.
We carefully check the quality of the foam installation. Under no circumstances should you make a mattress out of pieces of foam rubber, it will be uncomfortable for you; it is better to immediately purchase a high-quality piece of foam rubber from a specialized store or buy a ready-made orthopedic mattress, and leave these pieces as decoration or make pillows from them.
It’s a good idea to use the sofa’s handrails and the backrest as a stand at the head of the future bed.
If the back and seats of the sofa are good, then they can be connected (it would be great to put them in a large mattress pad) and used as a mattress, but only if the foam is of high quality and well preserved.
Press down on the corner parts to make sure the structure is secure and reinforce such areas if necessary.
Take measurements with a tape measure and mark with a pencil the places where you will install the legs.
Cut the legs to the same size (you will need four of them) and sand them well.
Measure the total area of the sofa where the mattress will be and cut out strips of plywood about 35-40 wide, the number of strips will depend on the width of your sofa.
The outer parts at the head and at the feet also need to be measured and glued with strong glue, and secured on top with screws. To prevent the wood from bursting due to the screw, use a drill with a small drill to make a hole and pour glue into it, let it dry, and only then screw in the screw.
If you want to make the side walls of the bed soft, then use old pieces of foam rubber from the sofa, place them on glue and press them to the walls, decorate them with decorative fabric or leatherette, pressed with curly decorative nails. Attach the material at the top and bottom with staples in a taut state.
Use screws to securely attach the bed walls to the sleeping area.
Place a mattress on top and cover with clean and fragrant bed linens. Your new bed from an old sofa is ready.

If your imagination works well, then it is advisable for you to decorate the wall at the headboard by adding curly nails, and you can also make a canopy. The wooden fragments of the bed can be cut out figuratively or burned into a pattern. A variety of decor models can be found on the Internet, for example, make a transformable bed, let your imagination run wild and don’t be afraid to experiment.

It would be nice to install such a miracle bed even in a country house; it will serve as a wonderful sleeping place for guests and for the owners themselves. As you can see, converting an old sofa into a new bed does not require much effort and large financial costs. Now your room will change beyond recognition.

Idea No. 2: a set of poufs from an old modular sofa

Modular sofas are one of the most favorable materials for remodeling. Having disassembled such an item into separate modules, you should carefully examine them. Their boxes and frames usually remain in good condition and can be reused.

You can assemble several poufs from the wooden elements of an old modular sofa. Either soft parts of the sofa itself or foam pads are used as seats. On the outside, they are covered with fabric along with the walls of the poufs.

Poufs from an old sofa can only serve as a seat, but can also be a place for storage. The second option can be implemented if some modules in the sofa were equipped with a lifting mechanism and drawers.

Types of folding sofa mechanisms

According to the transformation mechanism, there are several types of such furniture:

Book. A simple, compact and affordable option with a spacious drawer for linen, but it cannot be placed tightly against the wall.
"Click-clack." An improved analogue of the previous model - there are several locking positions.
Eurobook. A reliable sofa for daily sleep, a simple layout, can be placed against the wall (only the front part can be pulled out).
“Tick-tock” is a derivative of the Eurobook. The retractable part is not on rollers, but on supports that do not damage the floor covering when unfolding.
Draw-out type. Even a child can unfold it, but the location of the sleeping area is quite low.
Dolphin. A convenient modification for corner sofas creates a large area and has a spacious drawer for bedding.
Accordion. A simple, easily transformable, seamless and wide sleeping area. The sofa is quite bulky; the springs require maintenance and load limitation.

If you sleep on the sofa occasionally, any model is suitable. The most reliable options for daily sleep are books, Eurobooks, accordion, roll-out type, Conrad.

Setting up a sleeping place

A sleeping model must be purchased taking into account the dimensions of the room where it will stand and how people sleep on the sofa. If the backrest space is less than 210 cm, compact options with a forward-folding bed (such as an accordion, a roll-out mechanism, an Italian folding bed) are suitable. If there is more space, you can purchase any design - straight, angular (dolphin, eurobook).

Decide how much space the furniture takes up after layout. Measure the dimensions of the furniture according to the most protruding parts, take into account the space for the person laying out the sofa (25 cm), as well as window sills and heating devices (if they fall into their area). The sofa does not like excess heat: the wooden parts can dry out. The optimal distance to the batteries is 50 cm.

When arranging furniture, the transformation mechanism is taken into account. An accordion or a roll-out sofa does not require extra space against the wall, but a book will require additional space. To ensure that the installation of the sofa does not end up with chipped jambs and torn upholstery, correlate the dimensions of the furniture with the size of doorways and other passages.

The optimal size of a sleeping place is chosen according to the number of people who will sleep on it. For one person weighing up to 90 kg, dimensions of 80 cm by 200 cm are sufficient, for 2 people - 140 cm by 200 cm. If the weight is more, 100-120 cm width is needed for one person, for two - from 150 cm.

We disassemble furniture for reupholstery

The reupholstery process begins with the stage of disassembling the furniture product into individual parts. Here the procedure depends on the configuration of the furniture. Typically, the armrests (if any) are removed first, then the backrest and mattress. You will most likely need several screwdrivers of different sizes.

Advice! Place all fastening fittings in a pre-designated container so that during assembly you do not encounter the problem of a lack of fasteners. Number all the parts and sketch out a diagram on paper so that later you will know exactly how to assemble it.

If the furniture has antique value, it simply needs to be brought into proper shape.

Retro-style armchair upholstered in various pastel-colored fabric scraps

Advice! Record the disassembly process on video or make a photo report - this way you will receive clear instructions for assembly.

How to choose the right model

When buying a sofa bed, look for a flat sleeping area of comfortable density, a reliable frame, a convenient mechanism, a pleasant appearance and a reasonable price. Recommendations for selection:

To estimate the power of the frame, focus on the total body weight of two people and add 20 kg, check with the seller what load the sofa is designed for. Reliability depends on the frame material. Wooden and metal frames have proven themselves well.
In addition to the material and shape of the frame, the orthopedic capabilities are influenced by the quality of the mattress filler.
The design can be a mesh type with squares, a snake or made of plywood (a fairly rigid option), PVC belts (they sag, the service life of such a frame is up to 7 years), a hammock (the body falls through - this is inconvenient). The optimal choice is the slats across the mattress: convex, elastic, evenly distributing the load.
The mattress is made of foam rubber (dents will soon form), polyurethane foam (dense, quickly restores its shape after loading), a spring block (the spine will like it).
Surface upholstery is not as important when sleeping as mattress upholstery. The material must be washable, non-electrifying, and without a pronounced synthetic odor. Criteria for choosing upholstery for the top of a sofa: strength, color fastness, abrasion, density, quality of seams, wear resistance. They are fully compatible with cotton, chenille, matting, leather and vinyl.
The surface of the sleeping area is protected with a topper - a thin mattress made of dense material with loops that cushions joints, absorbs sweat and prolongs the life of the sofa. The topper adheres well to the surface, levels it, and prevents dirt and wear.
Accessories. A compartment for linen is an important condition, shelves, tables, lamps, built-in bars are not for everybody.

Based on these recommendations, formulate your requirements to buy the model that is right for you. And don’t forget to sit on it, the sofa is one of the few purchases that is chosen not only with the head. Convenient choice and pleasant dreams!

Thorough elimination of squeaks

If you are not planning to replace the bed, you should try to strengthen its elements as securely as possible. Usually the frame is strengthened with glue in several stages:

disassembling the frame;
wiping parts, removing dust and dirt;
degreasing the surface;
applying glue to holes and joints;
connecting parts, assembling the frame;
leaving the bed until completely dry.

It is also possible to strengthen the structure of the bed with furniture corners - they are attached to the weakest joints and firmly fixed.

How to remake an old Soviet sofa into a modern interior

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Old interior items can be of high quality, long service life and attractive appearance. The upholstery may become worn or the armrests may become dirty, but they will still be reliable and durable. In order not to throw away these items, it is considered optimal to remake old furniture with your own hands; before and after photos confirm the feasibility of the work. The procedure will improve the appearance of the products, making them ideally match the existing interior style. Various techniques can be used for this, and many methods can be easily implemented with your own hands.

Simplified version

If you still dare to make such a product, try the simplest option. Take chipboard sheets, bars, boards and foam rubber with upholstery fabric as a basis.

You will need a base box, 2 side panels with support bars, a pull-out mattress on a hard base and back cushions. Assemble a box measuring 2000x800 mm from boards 20 mm thick and 150 mm wide. Nail a sheet of plywood 3 mm thick from the bottom. To increase rigidity, install wooden corners at the joints of the boards.

The main requirement in order to make a strong, reliable, beautiful and durable sofa or sofa bed is the presence of a good and durable frame. A new homemade piece of furniture will definitely delight you and serve as a reason for pride.

Source: thewalls.ru

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Cottage and country house

Furniture is often reupholstered when sending things to the dacha - so, on the one hand, there is no need to buy new furniture for the summer house, on the other hand, why does the furniture at the dacha have to be peeling and with dented seats? It can be updated.

When decorating a dacha, old chairs are used to make sofas for the entrance area or kitchen.

Ordinary chairs and computer chairs are reupholstered, matching the finishing colors to the main colors of the interior - the possibilities for reupholstering furniture are very wide.

And here I would like to warn you against being overly enthusiastic about these possibilities. This is a tool, you need to know how to use it. In the photo below you can see two common mistakes.

In the photo above on the left, the color in which the chair body was painted does not match the color of the new upholstery at all, although the color itself is good, but it and the upholstery are from completely different styles. In the photo above on the right you can see an example of the wrong use of rhyme - the fabric of the chair is too similar to the fabric of the bedspread, and the two patterns clash. A plain peach fabric for the reupholstery would be just right.

I repeat - the number of chairs you use also matters if the fabric you choose is patterned. The photo above is the same case when it would be better to make some of the chairs plain.

But using different main fabrics for upholstery and one finishing fabric (combined with each main fabric) is a great idea. The photo above is just such an example - two identical armchairs are upholstered in different fabrics and trimmed on the sides with the same fabric, plus a sofa cushion is made in the same fabric.

In general, when ordering work, buy more fabric than you need for the upholstery itself - you can use it to make sofa cushions or other textile accessories that will greatly enliven the interior.

Here the sofa cushions lie on the chairs themselves, but in general they are intended for sofas. Such an unobtrusive rhyme greatly decorates the interior.

New coffee table

Before you send your worn-out sofa to the landfill, inspect it carefully. A lot of useful material can be found. For example, blocks located in the lower part of the structure or drawer. In most cases they are in good condition and can be used to create new items. The base for the tabletop will be, for example, bars 50 and 70 cm long (the length can be any depending on the desired result). The height of the legs is also selected individually. All parts should be cleaned with sandpaper, and after assembling the structure, coated with varnish or paint. Using metal corners or large self-tapping screws, the base of the table is fixed, and glass, mirror or plywood can be used on top. The functional table is ready.

Thus, with desire and imagination, as well as a minimal set of tools, you can create at least three new unique things from an old sofa that will become the real pride of the craftsman and a decoration for your home.

Cost of work to renew the coating of an outdated furniture product

The amount for the work is calculated individually, as it is formed on the basis of the number and current condition of objects to be restored, and the consumables chosen by the owner for use. Thus, the cost of updating chair covers starts from 500 rubles, and upholstered furniture - from 4000. An inexpensive option among the selected materials would be leatherette upholstery, costing 800 rubles and more per linear unit. m. or fabric, price per lin. m. which costs 900 rubles and more. Current prices for this service are shown in the table above. The services of on-site measurers are free. If you want to make the conditions for receiving the service even more profitable for your wallet, then take advantage of the promotions, discounts and special offers established by the company.

Cost of work excluding materials
Chair: seat	from 500 rub.
Chair: seat + back	from 800 rub.
Armchair	from 4,000 rub.
Sofa book	from 4,500 rub.
Kitchen Area	from 4,000 rub.
Corner sofa	from 8,000 rub.
Folding chair	from 4,500 rub.
Sofa 2nd	from 6,000 rub.
Sofa 3rd	from 7,000 rub.
Stool	from 500 rub.
Ottomans	from 2,000 rub.
Material prices
Fabrics	from 900 rub. m/n
Leatherette	from 800 rub. m/n
Genuine Leather	from 2,000 rub. sq/m
Foam rubber	from 400 rub. sheet
Sintepon	from 150 rub. m/n
Technical fabric	from 100 rub. m/n

The way they updated their old sofa surprised everyone! DIY sofa upholstery idea

I suggest you get acquainted with my monster sofa. This is a very common model, in my opinion, it is comfortable, but there is a nuance - the upholstery. We wanted light skin, but by chance we chose fashionable eco-leather, but in fact dermantin... Everything was fine for about a year and a half, and then cracks appeared, these cracks grew into small holes, and then.... Alas and ah. So, a photo of the victim:

Replacing the sofa was not in our budget, but it was simply impossible to continue living like this. I decided to change the upholstery and replace the pillows (these ones are too hard) with regular ones: either feather or padding polyester. I advise you to choose dense padding polyester for these purposes - they hold their shape well and do not shrink.

I will partially change the upholstery; I will not touch the frame itself, because... The material there is in good shape, plus it washes well. The following will be replaced: 2 stationary parts of the sofa and one retractable part. Those that are stationary, with a tie, I will leave it, but I will do it with buttons (I have wanted it for a long time). Regarding the choice of material for upholstery: in principle, you can use the usual fabric you like, but I still advise you to choose upholstery fabric, it is much denser and has higher wear resistance, which is important in the case of a sofa. I chose chenille for the base and jacquard chenille for the decorative pillows. Sometimes they are found in regular fabric stores, but it is better to contact professional stores. There is a huge selection for absolutely every taste. The prices are very different, I advise you to pay attention to the “leftovers”, many stores have a measuring flap, where you can buy excellent materials at bargain prices. These “remnants” can be quite large in size (for example, one of the offered pieces of my fabric was 21.5 m). The fabric that I liked cost 300 rubles per meter, width 140. Here it is:

So, for work we need:

– furniture stapler (I have the most ordinary one, it costs about 600 rubles);

– staples for a stapler (6 mm seemed small to me, and 12 were too large, so I took 8 mm), 150 rubles/1000 pcs.;

– upholstery fabric (I took 9.5 meters, including delivery 3200 rubles);

– zippers on pillows;

– a tool for removing old staples (I used a screwdriver and pliers);

– buttons (at your discretion, a tight “leg” is required);

– cord for ties (I used waxed one).

First, let's disassemble the sofa:

I have 3 seats. Two with a tie, one of which is L-shaped with an internal corner, the second is rectangular, and the third is rectangular without a tie that extends (with a handle). We start with a rectangular one with ties. We remove the material that covers the reverse side, cut off the old screed and remove the old upholstery:

Next, we take the necessary measurements and cut out the required piece of fabric (in length: pillow length + pillow height * 2, the same in width) with an allowance of at least 5 cm on each side. We place the fabric face down on the floor and place part of our sofa on top of it. You need to decide how to handle the corners. Or by folding:

Or we'll waste it. I will scribble, because... if the corners are made by folding, I get the idea of working “in a hurry”, it looks like something…. Not so short. And these folds of fabric are a breeding ground for all kinds of “evil spirits.”

In order to do everything neatly, I proceed like this: I lay the fabric on the floor, put a pillow on top, bend the fabric and secure it with masking tape, so that the corners remain outside:

How to keep your ottoman looking good in the future

To maintain the normal appearance of the ottoman, it is necessary in the future to use high-quality cleaning products and properly care for it.

This type of furniture, such as an ottoman-bag, is a full-fledged dust collector. But there is also a positive side - it can be easily washed, since it consists of an outer cover and an inner cover with filling.

The outer cover is an excellent solution to many problems, since you can only wash it.

In most cases, the outer cover is made of materials that prevent dust and moisture from entering the main cover with filling.

As for some of the features of cleaning the outer covers of the ottoman, they are as follows:

natural and artificial leather do not need to be washed; they can be easily cleaned with a damp cloth;
if the material is flock, it can be washed or dry-cleaned;
Oxford fabric can be washed by machine, but only in the delicate wash mode;

Vacuuming is an alternative to all of the above options, but it is considered a less effective method since the upholstery material is mostly faux leather or fabric outer cover.

In this article, we looked at what and how to re-cover an ottoman in sequence, as well as how to minimize the possibility of deterioration of its external condition over time.

Converting a sofa into a bed with your own hands

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What is required for installation?
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If you show a little creativity and use your own ingenuity, you can easily solve the problem of small apartments and old, uncomfortable furniture. Moreover, you can get an unusual exclusive item. Converting a sofa into a bed with your own hands is one such interesting idea. After all, it is true that many models are uncomfortable or simply not intended to be used for sleeping. By preparing a small set of tools, you can transform an uncomfortable bed into something more useful and functional. In this article we will present several options for such a wonderful transformation of old furniture.

Magical transformation

“What can be made from a crib?” — I thought for a long time, until I realized in the process of their work that they wanted to make a sofa. Of course, this is not a folding sofa that can be made up for guests staying overnight, but just a cozy place to sit, read or watch movies.

What did it take for my boys to make such a miracle?

Wood glue.
Clamps for working with wood.
Jigsaw.
Ruler.
Level.
Drill.
Roulette.
Screwdriver.
Sheets of plywood.
Wooden wide slats.
Hinges for cabinet doors.
Pencil.

And now I’ll tell you about how my daughter’s crib turned into a sofa for the living room, and I’ll show you photos from the work site.

What is required for installation?

If you are tired of your old furniture, you want to turn it into something comfortable, interesting, modern, then get down to business. Before you convert a sofa into a bed with your own hands, prepare thoroughly; it’s better to start by collecting everything you need for work.

You will need the following materials and tools:

Boards. It’s better not to take ones that are too thick. Be guided by the thickness of the material from which the sofa itself is made. If the frame itself has become unusable, you will have to purchase high-quality wood for its restoration.
Wood fiber cloth of different thicknesses. It will be needed to make shields of both halves and secure the foam rubber.
Materials for decoration. Of course, you can carefully remove the old coating if you find it difficult to part with it.
Thick foam. But if it wasn’t on the sofa before, then when purchasing fabric you will have to take into account new measurements taking into account the placement of foam rubber.
Door hinges. It is better if they are steel and large enough. If the design of the bed is supposed to be open, then it is better to give preference to decorative options.
Screwdriver, drill, electric jigsaw.
Stapler.
Fasteners.

Features and types of design

The headboard of the bed performs both a decorative and practical function - it is convenient to lean on it in a reclining position. Many people think that models with a headboard are a relic of the past, just like canopies. Designers are sure of the opposite and offer a lot of interesting solutions, in particular, those made with their own hands.

Headboards come in different shapes, structures, and materials:

Soft or hard. The first option is the most convenient, especially for families with children. Most often, this model is covered with leatherette, velor, artificial or natural leather. The solid headboard is made of wood, MDF, laminate. If you make it yourself, it can be covered with fabric or decorated with a variety of materials.
Low or high. The product can have any height. Standard size is 40 cm.
Classic shape, angular, rounded, curved. The first option is the usual headboard in the form of a rectangle or square. It fits perfectly into interiors with conservative design. In the corner model, the back extends onto the side of the bed. A product with a curved shape may have a sloping upper part, with the edges “bending around” the furniture.

Soft

Solid

Low

High

Semicircular

Curved

Angular

How to make a folding bed out of a sofa yourself?

We will tell you how to convert a sofa into a folding bed. The work will take you a lot of time, but the result will really surprise you, of course, if you do everything correctly, efficiently, and carefully.

You will need to perform the following manipulations in the given sequence:

First of all, evaluate the already outdated design to understand what needs to be replaced. As a rule, the most problems arise with the cross bars that hold the sofa and the folding mechanism.
Remove furniture from upholstery and foam. Inspect them carefully; if the fabric is still suitable for use, then put it aside, but it is better to throw away the foam rubber, since over the years of use it has definitely lost its required shape.
Dismantle the halves of the sofa separately from each other.
Now move on to the wood. If the bars have not dried yet, then leave them. But given that the bed should have more supports, it is necessary to mark the required length of the boards, saw them, and screw them to the frame in the same way as the bars.

Important! Make sure that they are at the same level and there are no stiffening ribs. Do this to both sides of the sofa.

Mark the fiberboard - for the bed you will need material at least 10 mm thick.

Important! Note that the dimensions of the slabs coincide with the sectors of the old sofa, but if you want to make a double bed, then you should lay the sheet all over the finished frame.

If you choose the folding version, you will also have to work with the folding mechanism. As a rule, on old furniture it becomes unusable due to discrepancies between elements and fallen screws. After assessing the condition of the fasteners, put them in order, disassemble them and screw them into a new place.
Nail a board from the end to the frame of the future bed, do the same on the other side, drill new holes in them for fastening the mechanism and bolts. Attach hinges to both sides of the bed to connect them together.
Check how well the structure opens and closes, then take it apart again. Cut the upholstery fabric in a new way, taking into account the thickness of the foam. To do this, glue the required dimensions to the cut fiberboard sheets.
Prepare the foam in advance. Please note that it should be 2-3 mm smaller than the sheet around the perimeter.
Now separately attach each part of the new bed using self-tapping screws to the wooden halves. The fasteners must be located exactly along the frame on the foam rubber side.
Check the folding functionality. Wrap the bed halves in new fabric and secure with a furniture stapler.
To make armrests, just use wooden or metal elements. Only you will have to work more with the iron, because it is attached using a grinder or a Pobedit drill. Wood is less capricious and offers a wider range of imagination. The material is given the desired shape, and the top is coated with varnish.

As it turned out, remaking a bed with your own hands from a worn-out old sofa does not involve performing any complex operations, using specialized equipment and expensive materials. As a result, you will get an atypical looking bed, quite suitable for sleeping and relaxing.

Rework options

Elements of a folding sofa: 1 - Sidewall; 2 — additional pillow; 3 — back cushion; 4 — pull-out mattress; 5 - support beam; 6 — stool-stand; 7 - base box.

Several variations are possible, as a result of which you can make a sofa out of a bed. It depends on what kind of bed you actually have.

First, check the frame under the mattress. If there is a board nailed on top of it, on which the mattress lies, you are in luck. This conversion will be a bit of work.

The option, if the mattress needs to be inserted into this frame, is also quite simple. Prepare the necessary tools and materials immediately so that everything is at hand:

wooden bed for remodeling;
Chipboard (or plywood sheet) according to the size of the back;
Chipboard according to the size of the sofa;
plywood sheets according to the size of the back and seat;
foam rubber and fabric for upholstery;
hammer and wallpaper nails;
drill;
furniture screws and screwdriver.

You need to prepare a sheet of chipboard (cut to the size of the bed). Then, using screws or nails, it must be screwed or nailed to the frame.

If you do not want a very high back, you should take the height of 0.5 m and add the height of your frame to this figure. You can make it higher. In this case, you will simply need more foam rubber and fabric. It needs to be screwed/nailed to the part of the bed that is facing the wall.

Converting a bed frame into a sofa.

Measure the seat. How you will design the soft part of the future sofa directly depends on the design of the old bed. The board may be nailed to both the top and bottom of the frame. In the latter case, it is worth making higher pillows so that there is a protrusion above the frame of about 10 cm.

The back and seat can be solid, or they can consist of many parts and pieces. It is very convenient when 3 pillows are placed in the seat, then the backrest can be made of two long ones. There may also be an option for 3 pillows.

Next you will need to cut out several rectangles from plywood. Their size will depend on which option for laying the pillows and the appearance of the soft part you prefer. Foam rubber is cut out based on the shape of plywood blanks. Expect that you will need 2-3 pieces for each pillow. In order to make a sofa, thick sheet foam rubber is especially suitable. It can be found at a hardware or furniture store. When you finish preparing all the pieces, they need to be fastened together in several places using thick threads.

How to convert a double bed into a sofa with your own hands?

In this section we will describe in detail how to remake an old bed with your own hands and get a comfortable sofa for watching TV and meeting guests. This is much easier to do than in the previous version. You already know what tools you will need, so get down to business right away.

Perform a few simple steps following this diagram:

The first step is to remove the mattress and determine its middle. Cut the fabric along its entire length, inside you will find springs, small steel springs that connect all the elements together.
At the second stage you will need an angle grinder. Use it to saw through the connecting springs and remove them. As a result, the mattress will be divided into two identical parts.
At the third stage, cover each half of the future sofa with fabric.

Important! Make sure that the “insides” do not stick out.

In the fourth step, remove the common backrests at the head and legs, carefully sawing them in half. Then lay them on the slats, closer to each other. It is recommended to use the strongest parts of the bed to form the bottom.
At the fifth stage, place half of the mattress on the resulting structure, and place the second against the wall to create a comfortable backrest.

Just like that, your old bed has been turned into a comfortable guest sofa!

Step-by-step instruction

After preparing the necessary tools and materials, you can safely begin the process of converting the sofa into a bed:

First, the railings are dismantled: the sleeping place is completely unfolded and checked for integrity and stability. You should press on the corner parts of the structure and make sure they are strong.
Mark the places where the mount in the form of legs will be installed. A tape measure is used to measure parameters.
Additional block legs are cut off and then sanded using sandpaper. The legs are installed on screws and glued to the most reliable places in the structure.
The length of the outer frame sides is measured. Taking into account the data obtained, strips are cut out of plywood elements, the width of which should be at least 30 cm.
Installation of outer panels is carried out along the outer part of the base (glue and screws are used for this). To prevent the wood from accidentally cracking during screwing, it is recommended to first drill a hole, then apply glue and screw in the screw with a screwdriver.
Several long strips are cut out of leatherette, the width of which is 5 cm greater than the outer panels. Strips of thin foam material should be 2 cm wider than the boards.
The outer panels are glued with foam rubber. All this is decorated with leatherette. This material is attached to the lower panel part, slightly stretched and secured with staples at the top.
Then you can proceed to the headboard: any shape is cut out of plywood.
Wood glue is used to secure thick foam rubber to plywood.
A piece of leatherette is cut out several centimeters larger than the dimensions of the plywood for the headboard.
Using a furniture stapler, the decorative element is secured to the plywood back.
Places for fastening are marked with decorative nails.
A layer of fabric or rubber is used so that the decorative element is not damaged by nails. Using screws and a drill, the headboard is carefully attached to the sleeping area.

The bed is ready! All that remains is to choose a good mattress and new bed linen.

Thus, making a bed from an old sofa will be an excellent solution for budget-conscious people. If you follow all the rules and instructions, you will be able to produce high-quality furniture.

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Knowing how to remake a bed or sofa with your own hands, you can update and remake all the old furniture in the house at your discretion. Models can be very diverse; you can increase the bed in the bed or build a special box for storing linen. Installing a beautiful headboard is considered a good design technique. Don't limit your imagination, create for your own pleasure! By following all the recommendations and using useful tips, copying mechanisms, you can assemble an exclusive item with high quality.