A room for two children: two wall beds and a study area

The project requirements

Conventional fixed beds would have occupied much of the room. Even during the day, the remaining space would have consisted of narrow walkways with very little room to play.

The room needed to accommodate:

• two full-size beds with 120×200 cm sleeping areas;
• two comfortable study spaces;
• a large desk along the window;
• sofas for daytime relaxation;
• storage;
• an open play area;
• personal space for each child.

The window area’s geometry presented another challenge. A standard rectangular desk would not have used the space efficiently, so the worktop had to follow the actual shape of the room.

Why we chose wall beds with sofas

We selected two Sigma wall beds with sofas, using Strong mechanisms.

During the day, the beds stand vertically, leaving two full-size sofas in front. The centre of the room becomes a shared area for play, conversation and relaxation.

At night, the beds lower to create two separate 120×200 cm sleeping areas. Each child sleeps on a full-size mattress rather than on a fold-out sofa section.

The same floor area supports several uses:

• morning and daytime: a spacious children’s room;
• study time: a workspace for two;
• evening: a place to relax on the sofas;
• night: a bedroom with two full-size beds.

Two 120×200 cm sleeping areas

The 120×200 cm size provides a spacious bed for one child that remains comfortable as they grow.

When folded away, the large mattresses do not occupy usable floor space. The room stays open while accommodating two full-size beds.

The 120×200 cm measurement describes the sleeping area and mattress, not the overall wall bed dimensions. Before production, the cabinet dimensions and clearance needed to open each bed must be checked.

The Strong mechanism for everyday use

Both wall beds use Strong mechanisms. They are suitable for everyday transformation and allow bedding to stay inside without straps.

The mechanism specifications include:

• a system to prevent unintended opening;
• press-to-open operation at the front;
• bedding can remain inside;
• gas struts that assist smooth opening and closing;
• a reinforced orthopaedic base rated for a combined load of up to 750 kg;
• protective covers around the gas struts;
• a ventilation position that holds the bed partly open;
• a folding support that distributes the load and stabilises the open bed;
• Suspa gas struts rated for 50,000 cycles.

In a shared children’s room, both units need to operate predictably and be straightforward to use every day.

Mattresses Active Flex M

We selected Active Flex M mattresses measuring 120×200 cm.

These are medium-firm, springless mattresses with a high-density core and a contoured surface that provides a gentle massage effect.

When choosing a wall bed mattress, check its permitted height, weight and compatibility as well as its dimensions. The mattress affects the mechanism’s balance, so select it together with the bed rather than after installation.

A desk along the window

The study area sits by the window to use natural light. The desk was custom-shaped to suit the room’s irregular geometry.

One long worktop provides two study spaces and makes use of an area that was difficult to furnish with standard products.

The design accounts for the window, walls and walkways. Each child has their own study space, and the desk does not obstruct the beds when they open.

Personal space for each child

A shared children’s room still needs privacy. Sliding partitions give each child their own area.

With the partitions open, the room works as one space where the children can play and spend time together. When one child needs to study, rest or be alone, the partitions divide the room visually and functionally.

They take up less space than a permanent wall and allow the room’s layout to change throughout the day.

The result

One room now combines:

• two full-size wall beds with sofas;
• two beds 120×200 cm;
• two comfortable mattresses;
• a large desk along the window;
• separate study spaces;
• personal space for each child;
• a spacious central play area.

The project’s main achievement is the open space it preserves while meeting the family’s needs.

By day, the children have a bright room with sofas, study spaces and room to play. At night, they have two separate full-size beds. The sliding partitions allow them to share or divide the room as needed.

This project shows how even a challenging shared children’s room can feel spacious and practical when the design starts with how the children use it.