You can make the bedroom atmosphere more comfortable and stylish by installing shelves in the head of the bed. These shelves can be used to store books, photographs, candles, figurines and other cute things and accessories. This is a wonderful functional decor for the bedroom.
Features
Modern shelves can have a very unusual design with interesting intricate shapes - a circle, a square, a tree with branches, or even a honeycomb. Such options fit perfectly into cutting-edge interiors. However, more standard and familiar options for wall shelves at the head of the bed are in greatest demand.
It is worth noting that beds with shelves at the head of the bed are also just a lifesaver for small apartments, since you have an additional place to store things.
Shelves can be made large enough to be able to host an entire home library (or even store bedding).
Types of shelves
The functions of the shelves can be completely different. They can be used to store books, magazines, mobile phones, headphones, laptops. You can make them a purely decorative element by placing on them a small vase of flowers, stylish figurines and family photographs.
It is necessary to choose their size and design, focusing on the purpose of the shelves:
- If you plan to use shelves at the head of the bed to store personal items, then you must first measure the distance, which should be from the bed to the shelf. To do this, you need to sit on the bed and stretch your hand up - you need to fix the shelves no higher than the place where your hand reaches, so that it is convenient to put things and get directly from the bed.
If the shelves are decorative, you can place them at any height above the bed.
- The best option is to install one or two shelves at the head of the bed. If you need two, then give the lower shelf the function of storing things, and take the upper one to decorate the interior of the room.
- The most common shelf design over the bed is the option with one long shelf, the size of which matches the width of the bed. Shelves can be located not exactly above the bed, but on its sides. There are even such models of shelves that are a continuation of a berth and perform the functions of bedside tables. It is convenient to install lamps on them, as well as store your phone and alarm clock there.
Shelves at the head of the bed are divided into open and closed. If this is a closed version, then the shelves use swing or sliding doors.
- Another type of shelf at the head of the bed is a niche. It looks very stylish, especially if you add to it the highlight of a pleasant unobtrusive tone. In the niche itself, you can place any number of shelves. What kind of they will be, how to place them in a niche, for what purposes to use - this is your personal preference, so turn on your imagination and create.
Niche sizes can vary from the highest options to the ceiling to small horizontal or vertical types.
- Shelves at the head of the bed can be independent independent designs, which are purchased separately from the bed (they can also be made with your own hands). There are also ready-made models of beds that contain shelves at the head. This option is suitable for those who have already completed repairs in the apartment, so there is no way to build niches and shelves. There are double and single models of such beds, so you can choose the right option for both the children's and adult bedrooms.
- There are also very original and unusual models of beds with shelves - "transformers". They are rarely used because such products are quite expensive. However, such designs are very convenient, they combine several interior items at once - a sofa for relaxation, a berth, comfortable shelves. These designs are made using a lifting mechanism.
The main advantages of a transforming bed with shelves are:
- The presence of a wide range.
- The ability to use furniture as an element of the living room, and as a bed. This is very true for small apartments.
- Easy raising and lowering of structural parts.
- The presence of not only shelves, but also built-in drawers in which you can store bedding and other things.
Ideas for the interior
When choosing the color of the shelf, keep in mind that with its help you can bring a bright element to the design of the room. The most popular in the interior are white shelves. White color is able to “refresh” a room; it fits very beautifully into modern interior design and minimalism. White color harmoniously combines with any other shade.
Often the color of shelves is selected to match the color of other bedroom interior items, for example, the color of walls, curtains or furniture (nightstands, chest of drawers, wardrobes, and so on). It should be remembered that contrasting colors allow you to create a bright accent in the interior, and shades matched to the tone of other interior elements, on the contrary, make the object almost invisible.
An excellent option would be to make a shelf with a convenient lamp that will serve as a sconce. It is convenient to use when you want to read a book or magazine in bed before going to bed. When you decide to go to bed, it will be quite simple to reach out and turn off the lamp. This is very convenient - there is no need to get out of bed to turn off the overhead light.
If you place several beautiful candles on the shelves, then at any time you can create a bewitching romantic atmosphere in the room.
Another interesting idea is to install a shelf behind the bed, which will serve as shelves.
It’s very unusual to use a sofa bed with shelves in the interior, which are placed in such models in the niche of the armrests. Such furniture can have both a direct and angular shape. Focusing on the size of the room, you can choose a model with shelves below the armrests. You can choose a sofa bed with shelves behind the back of the furniture. Such products are very convenient and meet all the requirements of ergonomics.
Shelves at the head of the bed are modern, comfortable and functional. Such an interior item will give the room a special charm, emphasize the character and design of the bedroom, make it very cozy. In small apartments, shelves above the bed, due to their functionality, easily replace other bulky pieces of furniture - bedside tables and cabinets.
See the next video for an overview of the bed with shelves in the head.
