How to make a hanging bed with your own hands

Each of us has a small child inside who is delighted with tree houses or tables, chairs and bedspreads, bunk beds, hammocks. In adulthood, you can please the inner child with a hanging bed. She's like a cradle, but for adults. In stores, you can often find models of hanging beds, they are in good demand, despite all the unusualness.

A hanging bed is a bed that floats above the floor. It rests on cables or on a special leg that is attached to the middle. If you add backlighting under it, the "hover" effect will increase several times. All beautiful hanging beds are impressive and surprising, they breathe originality and interest, it is difficult to find a person who would not like her.

Types of hanging beds

There are three types of hanging beds:

• Ceiling. Anchor loops are mounted in the ceiling or in beams, and cables, ropes, chains or other strong elements that can withstand the load and not break off to them. It happens that special elevators are also added to them, with the help of which the bed can be raised to the ceiling and free up space in the room. During the day, the bed merges with the ceiling, and at night it performs its standard function of a sleeping place. These beds resemble a garden swing inside the house.
• Wall. The bed is fixed on one side with the wall with the help of a special fastening, on top of which hinges are made. On the second side, the ropes are attached and connected to the loops. So the main load is taken not by the ceiling, but by the wall. Sometimes only a mount with a wall is used, and no hinges are made at all. This option is well suited if a child plans to sleep on it. Its weight will not be enough to damage the wall.
• Combined. The structure is fixed to both the ceiling and the wall at the same time. It is the most reliable type of all.

Styles and configurations

In a spacious living room in an oriental style, a couch bed with carved chains and embroidered pillows will look extravagant. If the design of the apartment is in country or rustic style, then wooden structures are ideal. Colored ropes will fit well in a kid's room, and if the style of the room is in black colors, then the black ropes and frame will look elegant. Wooden structures are also suitable for a Provence-style bedroom, and a bed with chains for a loft.

A variety of configurations allow you to use, for example, hammock beds as a swing. If you supplement it with a smooth back or armrests, then this design of a swing sofa will ideally fit for a loggia or a veranda to the country.

The shape and dimensions of the bed

There are three forms. The most standard and most popular is the rectangular shape.It is the most common for presentation and installation in apartments. Fastened to the ceiling from four sides.

The second most popular shape is round. Such bold options are usually used in summer cottages, hotels, terraces, loggias. They are directly associated with relaxation and the tropics. Fastened with 6-8 cables to the ceiling and additionally equipped with a side.

For extraordinary people, there is also a third option, which requires imagination. Can be made in the form of a hammock, cocoon, nest, boat. However, here you need to focus on human health, because after a long stay in a hammock, many have back pain. For people with back or spine problems, it is better to choose the classic version of a square or rectangular bed.

The dimensions must be calculated based on the size of the room or room where the bed is planned to be installed. It will become the central part of the room, attracting all eyes, so it is important to make it not very large, roomy and comfortable.

Your height and the extra twenty centimeters is the ideal bed length. With the width of each person, everything is individual, because everyone independently decides how much space he needs for a comfortable sleep. For children, for example, wide beds are needed, because they move a lot in a dream, and a wide bed will allow them to sleep well and not hit the sides at night.

When evaluating the dimensions, you need to pay special attention to the following points:

• Number of people. Large beds are convenient, but if it is intended for one person, and there is not much space in the room, then it makes sense to think about a single bed. There is no point in a large structure if it takes up all the space in the room.
• Dimensions of a person. Height and weight become key factors when choosing, since if a person is large and tall, then it may be much more comfortable for him alone to sleep on a double bed.
• Sleep habits. If a person sleeps well, moves little, then one type will suit him, if, on the contrary, he constantly changes position, is too sensitive to dreams or wakes up from any discomfort, then he already needs a different type of bed.
• Room area. Another key factor. It is necessary to adequately assess the capabilities of the premises. If you plan to hang a large bed on a wide veranda, then it will fit well there and will not interfere; if you place the same bed in a small room, then it will instantly take up all the space and the room will consist of one bed.

Pros and cons of a hanging bed

To make a difficult decision on the positive or negative side of installing a hanging bed, you need to consider both sides in detail. Let's start with the positive ones.

• First, the extraordinary design. Few people install such beds at home, so the room will immediately stand out from others. Also, children adore everything unusual, if you put such a bed in the children's room, then all the friends of the child will instantly dream of it.

  

• Secondly, space saving. If the apartment is small, then you can attach a special elevator to the bed and lift it up during daylight hours, when no one needs it, freeing up a large amount of space in the apartment. Or there is an option to place small boxes with things under the bed.If you make them in the same style as the room and the structure, then no one will notice that the boxes were not there initially. Since they are not attached to the frame itself, they can be removed altogether and free up space at the bottom for a floating effect.

  

• Thirdly, it is convenient to wash and vacuum the floor. There is enough height above the floor to clean the entire floor in the room. You also don't have to move or lift the structure to reach the farthest corners. If there is a robot vacuum cleaner in the house, then it will independently go through and collect dust under the bed without obstacles.

And now about the cons.

• First, the complexity of the design. The prices for these beds are higher than for regular beds. This is due to the fact that it is difficult to simultaneously provide an interesting design solution in the room and take into account all the requirements for safety and reliability.

  

• Secondly, it is not safe for children. Impressive children can be afraid of monsters under the bed, because now anyone can fit there. You will also need to provide additional safety for the child so that he does not fall. This is usually done by attaching the sides along the perimeter. If the bed is equipped with an elevator, then the switch must be made out of the reach of children so that it does not rise to the ceiling with it, deciding to ride, because the switch will now be below and it will not be able to go down on its own.
• Third, the high price. Due to the complexity of the design and the high cost of materials, such structures are more expensive than standard beds.

  

• Fourth, without the ability to move. Due to the secure fixation of the structure, it cannot be moved. If a rearrangement is necessary, then you will have to completely remove, unfasten the bed and reinstall it in a new place.
• Fifth, there is no way to install suspended or stretch ceilings. Relevant only for ceiling or combined types. Such ceiling options are absolutely not suitable for hanging beds. If you already have them installed, then the bed cannot be attached to the ceiling, only to the wall or to a wide rod from below.

  

There were more disadvantages, but each person needs to decide separately whether all the points are relevant for him and make a decision on his own.

Features of decor and application in design

Do not be surprised if, after installing a floating bed, you have to change the entire usual design of a room or apartment, because a new trend in the interior can not be harmoniously combined with everything.

There will be massive hooks on the ceiling or wall to fix the structure, which can be decorated with lighting, fabric or drywall. You can also make a backlight under the bed to enhance the "floating" effect, place a carpet under it if the bed is not on a metal leg. The space around you will need to free up and not put anything under it, otherwise furniture or things will make the general appearance and image ridiculous.

In few apartments in cities, such a design will look good, so if there is a summer cottage, it would be better to place it there. In the open air in the garden, on a spacious terrace or in a summer house, it will look beautiful.

Advice.The apartments are suitable for classic options for adult bedrooms and a nautical style with decorative decorations, for example, multi-colored ropes for children.

Mount types

When choosing the bases for the construction, it is necessary to decide what the future bed will be of and whether the ceiling or walls in the apartment will withstand.

If you plan to do it in old houses, then it is better to use a metal leg in the middle, otherwise the ceiling or walls may not withstand. If the house is new, strong, then the option with cables that are attached to the ceiling or walls is possible. Usually for large beds, ropes are used, tied on four sides, and small ones are attached to the walls and structure from the outside.

Thus, hanging beds are distinguished by fasteners: a metal structure in the middle, on which the bed is placed, or ropes, cables, chains attached to the wall or ceiling.

Ceiling mounts

If the ceilings allow you to place a mount on them, then there are several options:

• Rope.
• Chains.
• Metal hooks or ropes.

Advice. Usually, the fastening option is chosen according to the style of the room, because all three are reliable, but cable cars, for example, are more suitable for a summer residence, and chains for a modern loft design.

Wall mountings

For wall mounting, use the same materials as for the ceiling mount. The only difference is that the hooks are attached to the wall and the frame is screwed on tightly with 5 bolts.

How to position the bed correctly?

Placement of the bed requires a careful approach, since the quality of sleep and the appearance of the room depend on it.

In the bedroom, the bed is the focal point. It is recommended to install it near the wall and sideways to the window; it is better to turn the foot of the product to the door so that a person can always see whoever comes to him. If a person likes to wake up with the rays of the sun, then you can put it in front of the window, and when the sun is not needed, then close it with thick curtains.

In the children's room, it is recommended not to take up a lot of space with a bed, because it will be more interesting for a small person to use the free space in the room for games and entertainment. Can be placed near a wall on one side to keep the center piece free.

The living room is originally intended for receiving guests, friends and relatives, but if there is not enough space in the bedroom for an extra bed, then many people come to the choice of placing the bed in the living room. It will not do without zoning the room. Visually, this can be done with curtains, partitions, doors, furniture, or trim. The living room will be divided into several parts: one can be used for receiving guests, the other for sleeping. The choice of location here is individual for each room.

How to make a hanging bed with your own hands?

If you have a desire to spend a small amount of time and effort, then you can make hanging beds with your own hands for rooms.

Construction stages:

• Preparation. It is necessary to determine the future place of the bed. It should not be in direct proximity to other furniture, because the hanging beds move and can scratch, break or knock a vase off the bedside table, for example.
• Wireframe creation. You need to start by collecting the frame, then move on to laying out the boards.The parts are fastened together with metal fasteners to achieve maximum strength. The joints are coated with glue. Next, using glue and nails, plywood for the mattress is attached.
• Creation of sides. If you decide to install the sides, then you need to do them after the frame. Fastened with nails on several sides.
• Fastening. Bolts are installed along the perimeter from 4 sides, to which the ropes will be attached, and hooks to the ceiling. First, the rope is tied to the ceiling, and then it clings to the structure. The bed is hung, a mattress is placed on it.

Selection of tools and materials

From the tools you will need a drill, a circular saw, a building level, a square, a hammer, euro screws, glasses, headphones.

Materials: boards 5x10 cm. Length 2 m. (About 20 pcs.), Rope (15 m.) Or other connecting fastener, fastening hooks, paint, glue, putty.

Selection recommendations

If you are seriously thinking about building or buying a hanging bed, then it is recommended to additionally consider the following points:

• Age. Initially, it is necessary to decide for whom exactly it is intended, because a small child may be afraid of a large space under the bed, and older people may be suspicious of such structures.
• Material. It is recommended to choose natural materials for suspensions, mountings or the bed itself. For the frame, natural wood is the best choice, because it is positive for the body, its vapors have a good effect on the respiratory system, it will withstand heavy loads and will last longer.
• Design. You need to look again with a cold look at the design of a room or the entire apartment and choose exactly the option that will fit harmoniously.
• Mountings. Fasteners are responsible for safety, they need to be given maximum attention so that one day they do not wake up on the floor. They must be of high quality, strong and durable.
• Mattress. The main thing in a bed is the mattress. Here, this rule is also no exception, but additional attention needs to be paid to its weight. It is better to choose a high and dense, but lightweight, so as not to overload the model.
• Security. The presence of bumpers is especially important for cots, but for many adults who move a lot during sleep, they will also help make sleep safe.

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