Bedside shelves in the bedroom
You can make a room stylish and functional in different ways. The bedroom is characterized by privacy and the most comfortable atmosphere so that nothing interferes with a good rest. Thanks to correctly selected shelves, you can not only create an exclusive interior, but also save space.
Design features
As a rule, a minimum of furnishings is chosen for bedrooms. The main piece of furniture is the bed.
The shelves are used for two purposes:
- To diversify the interior, to make it unusual, unique in its kind. Walls can be decorated with hinged structures. On the shelves, they often place not only the necessary things, but also decorative elements, souvenirs, thanks to which a cozy and comfortable atmosphere is created.
- To ensure maximum comfort. So, if this is a bedside shelf, then you can put a lamp on it, put a mobile phone, a book or a tablet. Hanging shelves that replace bedside tables are especially popular. This saves space, relieves it of bulky furniture.
The indisputable advantage of shelves is their more than affordable cost compared to bedside tables or tables. And the rich assortment ensures that you can choose the model that suits you perfectly in style, size and color scheme.
Accommodation options
Immediately, we note that accommodation options depend solely on your personal preferences. There are no strict rules and restrictions here. The purpose of the structure, the intensity of its use plays a role.
So, decorative shelves in the bedroom are placed above the bed at different heights. Such models are perfect for placing souvenirs and other small decorative items. If the shelf is supposed to be actively used (for example, you plan to put a cup on it, put glasses or a book), then the structure should be located at arm's length.
And to create the most harmonious interior, it is worth taking into account not only the design, but also the size of the room:
- If the room is narrow, then long shelves above the bed will help to slightly correct the geometry of the space, and make the bedroom visually wider. By the way, in such a situation, you can combine different models: ordinary open shelves and structures in the form of thin hollow boxes.
- If the room is spacious enough, then the right choice is a rack. The main thing is not to make too many shelves, and not to make them too tight with different knick-knacks, books, vases.
If you feel uncomfortable in the "presence" of the shelves located above the bed (afraid that they may fall, or simply straining something hanging over you), then place the structures on the sides of the bed. According to the designers, the asymmetrical arrangement of the shelves looks the most interesting. Additional charm will be given by the arrangement of horizontal planes on a wooden panel. The latter is true when your bed is without a headboard. In addition, this model can be additionally equipped with a backlight.
Depending on the size of the bedroom, on the style in which it is decorated, choose either single or multi-tiered models. If there is enough free space between the shelves in the bedroom, a feeling of lightness and transparency will be created, which is very important for a rest room.
Fastening
In order for the shelf to be securely fixed, while maintaining its aesthetic appearance, when choosing an attachment, one must take into account the material from which the wall is made, the material from which the shelf is made, the design of the shelf, as well as its purpose.
The main rule: the longer the shelf, the more the number of supports should be. And the mount itself can be hidden or external.
Hidden
Such installation allows you to fix the product "invisibly", to make sure that the screws and bolts are invisible to the eye. For such fasteners, bars, metal rods, hidden hinges are used.
- Bars. With their help, models with an internal cavity are fixed. In this case, the shelf is simply put on the timber and fastened with self-tapping screws.
- Metal rods. This fastener is matched to the thickness of the shelf, usually 10-18 mm. It is important to remember that the structure must hold not only its own weight, but also the mass of objects that will be placed on it. Holes are drilled in the shelf to the appropriate depth and at the correct distance from each other. In order for the product to be well fixed, the size of the rod should be slightly shorter than the shelf, by about 3-5 cm. If the shelf is fixed above the bed, additionally use superglue, applying it to the end adjacent to the wall.
- Hidden hinges. Long shelves made of natural wood or chipboard are best fixed with hidden hinges. With this method of installation, the main thing is to choose the right size of the fasteners so that the hinges do not look out from the top or bottom of the shelf.
Shelves with hidden fastening help to visually enlarge the room, outwardly seem weightless. Ideal for modern, minimalist or hi-tech interiors.
External mount
This method of installation is also called traditional, apparently due to the demand. This option is suitable in cases where fasteners fit into the interior design or are considered decorative elements.
The modern assortment of fasteners is so large that you are guaranteed to find the perfect option for any interior style: from modern and loft, to country and Provence.
The traditional method of installation involves the use of a wide variety of fasteners: brackets, corners, hinges, and others. They can be made from a wide variety of materials: natural wood, metal, plastic.
The main advantage of such fasteners is the ability to withstand serious loads - up to 50 kg.
The installation of glass shelves deserves special attention. If the canvas is small and light, then small brackets will suffice. For large shelves with a solid mass, made of thick glass, large brackets, also called "pelicans", are suitable.
If the product is very small and purely decorative, suction brackets will suffice. They are placed at the bottom of the shelf so that the entire plane is free. Well, in order to prevent the glass from cracking, special rubber or silicone gaskets are used in the brackets.
Materials (edit)
Manufacturers offer a wide range of shelves made of different materials:
- Plastic models. Such shelves will organically fit into any interior.You can choose a structure that mimics any other material in texture, such as wood, stone, or metal. Such shelves are lightweight, affordable, and easy to use. Despite their low weight, when properly mounted, they are able to withstand a fairly large mass.
- Models made of natural wood are appreciated for their environmental friendliness and a long period of operation. The only caveat: in order for such a shelf to serve for a long time, you need to take good care of it: protect it from mechanical damage, wipe it with special compounds. Cheaper models are made of chipboard and MDF. Outwardly, they look no worse than an array of natural wood and are great for a bedroom interior. Particularly effective are combined structures in which fasteners are made of metal; such a symbiosis guarantees not only a spectacular appearance, but also reliability.
- Glass constructions. The shelves made of glass are invisible in the interior, and with their help you can create a unique, inimitable design. If there are small children or active pets in the apartment, and you are worried about the safety of the glass shelf - do not worry, just choose models made of tempered glass.
In most cases, installing open shelves does not require special skills, and they require minimal maintenance.
Varieties of forms
Before purchasing or making do-it-yourself shelves in the bedroom, you should decide on the choice of design. Let's consider the main ones:
- Classic shelves. This type is very common, it is appreciated for its ease of manufacture, laconic appearance and ease of installation. Well, if you wish, even a classic shelf can be made stylish and effective.
- Corner. Very often, it is the corner space that remains unused in the room, and this applies not only to bedrooms. And in this situation, the angular design is a way out. Corner shelves not only look very impressive, but also make the design approach to your bedroom obvious.
- Suspended. The name speaks for itself, such designs can be ceiling or wall mounted. The shape and size may also vary.
- Outdoor. Such a model can be installed anywhere in your bedroom, and, if desired, it is easy to change its location. Typically, these designs are very functional.
How to choose a color
So that the shelf does not "argue" with the rest of the interior elements, it is important to choose the right color. Depending on the color scheme, the shelf will either become an effective decorative accent or elegantly complement the overall design concept.
If you give preference to a contrasting model, then it will stand out against the background of the wall. To make it look appropriate and not intrusive, give preference to lightweight shelves of an unusual shape. The model from several shelves of different shades looks very interesting. In this case, a palette is chosen that is close in color to the wall decoration.
Shelves above the bed, decorated in the same color as the walls, can have a simple geometric shape. Figurines, small vases and other beautiful elements look very beautiful on such neutral planes.
Shelves in white will complement walls in any palette. It should be noted that such shelves always look stylish and elegant. Structures that combine different materials (for example, wooden surfaces on forged brackets) look very elegant.
Also, lovers of unusual interior items should take a closer look at the shelves decorated with carved elements.
Do-it-yourself shelf in the bedroom
Although it is not a problem to purchase a ready-made shelf of almost any shape and size today, you may want to make this piece of furniture with your own hands, especially since you do not need special skills to create a shelf of a simple classic shape.
In addition, when creating a shelf with your own hands, you can be sure that it will fit exactly into the corner allotted for it. As a rule, this hand-made is made of natural wood. Wood is a very easy material to process, and with a minimum of tools, you can make a shelf from it.
If you want something unusual, try making a shelf with rope attachments.
To do this, you will need a wooden board, a rope rope, as well as a puncher and tape measure. Holes are made at the corners of the board, one in each corner. A rope will be threaded through them. Before making holes, “measure seven times”, otherwise the structure will be skewed, and then it may not be possible to fix something. And remember, do not drill holes at the very edge, make an indent of at least 2-3 cm.
After that, sand the board, cover it with a primer, and then apply a layer of varnish or paint, at your discretion. The paint is applied only after the primer has dried. And subsequent work with the board is carried out only after the paint has completely dried.
Attach hooks to the wall to hang the structure. The rope is pushed through a hole in the board and a knot is made to secure it. The shelf is ready. This design can be slightly changed at your discretion.
When choosing a shelf for your bedroom, don't be afraid to experiment with sizes, shapes and colors. Believe me, in this case you will be able to create an unusual interior in which it will be pleasant and comfortable to be.
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