Arranging your own bedroom has always been a concern for most families. Single people usually don't place much importance on their bedrooms. But families are trying to turn their bedrooms into a fortress of family life. At the same time, bedrooms should be unique, as no one wants a standard bedroom that all friends and relatives have.
Every family wants to get something special and is ready to make great efforts for this, not only financial ones. Hanging beds are just that unusual thing with which you can surprise your loved ones, but this is also a place for the flight of your wildest imagination, turned into wood and metal. For example, you can make a bed for a summer house.
Types of hanging beds
There are three options for hanging beds:
- Ceiling. Anchor loops are installed in the ceiling or beams, and to them are cables, ropes, chains or other strong elements that can withstand the load and not break. Sometimes they also add special elevators, 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 as a sleeping place. These beds resemble a garden swing inside the house.
- Wall. Using a special fastener, the bed is fixed to the wall on one side, with hinges on top of it. On the second side, ropes are attached and connected to loops. So the main load is taken not by the ceiling, but by the wall. Sometimes they only use wall mounts and do not make hinges at all. This option is good if a child plans to sleep on it. Its weight will not be enough to damage the wall.
- Combined. The structure is attached simultaneously to both the ceiling and the wall. It is the most reliable type of all.
These beds are a very original sleeping place.
Bed on one mount
The round hanging bed has only one attachment point to the ceiling, at which 20-30 steel rods are connected. The other ends of the rods are attached around the circumference of the bed. For a good night’s sleep, such a bed is rarely used; the described designs are more appropriate on verandas. Often such a bed is a strong ring with dense fabric stretched in the middle. But it is also possible to have a round mattress.
Such beds are often used in exotic styles. A round four-poster bed will fit perfectly into a romantic interior. You can use thread curtains as a canopy. Also, a single bed bed, made in light colors, can support the spirit of a Scandinavian-style interior.
Advantages
1. It is very convenient to use a canopy or mosquito net on a round bed, which makes such a sleeping place indispensable for open spaces.
2. The design of such a bed will undoubtedly transform your interior, making it more original and unusual.
Styles and Configurations
In a spacious living room in an oriental style, a sofa bed with carved chains and embroidered pillows will look extravagant. If the apartment design is in a country or rustic style, then wooden structures are ideal. Colored ropes will fit well into a children's room, and if the style of the room is black, then the black ropes and frame will look elegant. Wooden structures are also suitable for a bedroom in the Provence style, and a bed with chains is suitable for a loft.
This arrangement makes cleaning the floor much easier.
Various configurations allow you to use, for example, hammock beds as swings. If you complement it with a smooth back or armrests, then this design of a swing sofa will fit ideally for a loggia or veranda at the dacha.
Bed shape and dimensions
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. Attaches to the ceiling on four sides.
The opportunity to functionally use the free space under the bed is provided.
The second most popular shape is round. Such bold options are usually used in dachas, hotels, terraces, and loggias. They are directly associated with relaxation and the tropics. It is attached to the ceiling with 6-8 cables and is additionally equipped with a side.
Light rocking can contribute to a pleasant rest and healthy sleep.
For extraordinary people, there is a third option that requires imagination. Can be made in the shape of a hammock, cocoon, nest, boat. However, here you need to focus on the person’s health, because many people experience back pain after a long stay in a hammock. For people with back or spine problems, it is better to choose the classic version of a square or rectangular bed.
Dimensions must be calculated based on the size of the room or space 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 too large, spacious and comfortable.
Thanks to the huge selection of models, it’s easy to decorate even a small room.
Your height and an additional twenty centimeters is the ideal bed length. With width, everything is individual for each person, because everyone independently decides how much space they need for a comfortable sleep. Children, for example, need wide beds because they move a lot in their sleep, and a wide bed will allow them to sleep well and not hit the sides at night.
Anchor loops are mounted directly into the ceiling or into beams if placement is intended in the attic.
When assessing 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 having a large structure if it takes up all the space in the room.
- Human dimensions. 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.
- Sleep habits. If a person sleeps peacefully and 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 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 the same bed is placed in a small room, then it will instantly take up all the space and the room will consist of one bed.
With the help of such a fashionable, stylish and original interior item, you can decorate any environment and add a touch of unusualness to it.
Pros and cons of a hanging bed
To make the difficult decision of whether to install a hanging bed or not, you need to consider both sides in detail. Let's start with the positives.
- Firstly, the extraordinary design. Few people install such beds at home, so the room will immediately stand out from others. Children also love everything unusual; if you put such a bed in a children’s room, then all the child’s friends will instantly dream about it.
When choosing fastenings, take into account the static and dynamic load of the suspended product. - Secondly, saving space. If the apartment is small, then you can attach a special elevator to the bed and lift it 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 structure, then no one will notice that the drawers were not there in the first place. Since they are not attached to the frame itself, they can be removed altogether and free up space below for a floating effect.
The most durable and reliable option for corner fixation, capable of withstanding the considerable weight of the sleeping structure and the people resting on it. - Thirdly, it is convenient to wash and vacuum the floor. The height above the floor is enough 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 pass and collect dust under the bed without obstacles.
And now about the cons.
- Firstly, the complexity of the design. The prices for such beds are higher than for regular ones. This is due to the fact that it is difficult to simultaneously provide an interesting design solution in a room and take into account all the requirements for safety and reliability.
The photo shows a hanging bed attached to metal cables in a loft-style bedroom. - Secondly, it is unsafe for children. Impressionable children may be afraid of monsters under the bed because now anyone can fit in there. You will also need to provide additional safety for the child to prevent him from falling. This is usually done by fastening the sides around the perimeter. If the bed is equipped with an elevator, then the switch must be placed in a place inaccessible to children so that he does not rise to the ceiling with it, deciding to ride, because the switch will now be at the bottom and he will not be able to go down on his own.
- Thirdly, the high price. Due to the complexity of the design and the high cost of materials, such structures are more expensive than standard beds.
The rectangular design is the most traditional shape of a bed, which fits perfectly with any style solution and does not cause planning difficulties. - Fourthly, without the ability to move. Thanks to the reliable fixation of the structure, it cannot be moved. If rearrangement is necessary, you will have to completely remove, unfasten the bed and remount it in a new place.
- Fifthly, without the ability to install suspended or suspended 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. The photo shows a white hanging bed with lighting in the design of a modern bedroom.
There were more disadvantages than advantages, but each person needs to separately decide whether all the points are relevant to him and make a decision on his own.
Backlighting and its nuances
To diversify the interior a little, you can not only install a floating bed, but also equip it with lighting. To do this, several types of lighting are used:
- Chandeliers - these light sources will be appropriate in round-type hanging beds: they are located in the center of the point mounting. In this case, the chandelier illuminates only the structure itself, without affecting the room. To feel comfortable, it is better to choose warm light from lamps;
- Lamps above the bed in the bedroom - pendant lamps look great if they match the style of the product. They can be placed on the sides of the headboard; they will be especially relevant when the structure is wall-mounted;
- Bottom lighting - with the help of such decorative lighting they decorate the interior in modern styles: techno, minimalism, hi-tech. The LED lighting itself is located along the lower edge of the bed frame - it becomes visible even from under the bed linen.
Modern designs of hanging beds amaze with their originality and individuality. Every year, designers come up with new shapes and silhouettes, so they can please even the most demanding consumer. To decorate a children's room, it is better to use a combined type of fastening, and for the bedroom you can choose a ceiling or wall option.
Features of decor and application in design
Don’t be surprised if, after installing a floating bed, you have to change the entire familiar design of a room or apartment, because a new trend in the interior may not be harmoniously combined with everything.
This design should be as harmoniously combined with the surrounding environment as possible.
There will be massive hooks on the ceiling or wall to secure the structure, which can be decorated with lighting, fabric or plasterboard. You can also add lighting under the bed to enhance the “floating” effect, or place a carpet under it if the bed does not stand on a metal leg. The space around will need to be cleared and nothing should be placed under it, otherwise furniture or things will make the overall appearance and image ridiculous.
Ropes or ropes are attached to the ceiling using powerful anchors. Also, sometimes for even greater strength, the nodes under the base are lubricated with varnish.
In few apartments in cities such a design will look good, so if you have a dacha, it would be better to place it there. It will look beautiful outdoors in the garden, on a spacious terrace or summer house.
Advice. The apartments are suitable for classic options for adult bedrooms and marine style with decorative decorations, for example, multi-colored ropes for children's bedrooms.
We do it ourselves
If independent creativity is close to you and you are ready to make a hanging bed, then we will try to help you with constructive advice. First of all, you should find out how much load the ceiling can withstand. You can consult with specialists about this.
Children will be delighted with such an unusual sleeping place
Now let's try to make a hanging bed with our own hands, and let it be a rectangular model. For work you will need: the base of the product - a strong and large board or canvas assembled from several boards (chipboard cannot be used), paint, sandpaper or a sanding machine, metal hooks, an electric drill.
The most suitable place to relax for a hammock couch is a veranda or terrace
We start by calculating the length of the rope. The calculation formula looks like this: the length from the ceiling to the level at which the bed is located is multiplied by two, then by four, adding four meters for the nodes. Visually it looks like this: (2m x 2 x 4) + 4m = 20 m. This is the total length of the rope.
Do-it-yourself hovering bed - economical, beautiful, convenient
Cut the rope into four equal pieces. Fold it in half - these will be the slings on which you will hang the bed. We clean the boards, sand, prime and paint. We get our sleeping place, on which you will place the mattress.
Sleeping place made of natural wood - environmentally friendly and safe products
Then we make holes for the rope in the corners of the base. We measure the diameter of the rope and, stepping back from the edge no less than 15 cm, make holes for it in the boards at all four corners using a drill with a crown.
We attach four hooks to the ceiling. They can be fixed to a wooden frame nailed to the ceiling or made into separate fastenings for hook-bolts.
The hammock bed has a custom design in an eclectic style
We pass the pieces of rope folded in half with the cut ends into the holes and tie them with a knot. To prevent the knot from unraveling, it is necessary to coat it with wood glue.
Once all four slings are secured to the base, we begin hanging the bed. Here you will need an assistant. Throw a loop of rope onto the hook and you're done. All that remains is to put the mattress on and make the bed.
It's a fantastic feeling to lie on a gently rocking bed.
Important! For children and elderly family members, a hanging bed must be equipped with sides and a soft headboard.
You can spend time comfortably and comfortably on a hanging sofa
Types of fastenings
When choosing bases for the structure, you need to decide what the future bed will be made of and whether the ceiling or walls in the apartment will hold up.
The photo shows a loft-style bedroom with a hanging bed equipped with ropes.
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 hold up. If the house is new and strong, then an option is possible with cables that are attached to the ceiling or walls. Typically, large beds use ropes tied on four sides, while small ones are attached to the walls and structure from the outside.
The photo shows a hanging bed on thin ropes in the attic bedroom.
Thus, hanging beds differ in 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 the mount on them, then there are several options:
- Rope.
- Chains.
- Metal hooks or cables.
Products on chains will fit perfectly into a loft or eclectic style design.
Advice. Usually, the fastening option is chosen to match the style of the room, because all three are reliable, but rope ones, for example, are more suitable for a summer house, and chains are more suitable for a modern loft design.
Wall Mounts
For wall mounting, the same materials are used as for the ceiling mount. The only difference is that the hooks are attached to the wall, and the frame is firmly screwed with 5 bolts.
Due to the fact that this floating model has a hidden fastening, it is possible to create a certain effect of levitation in the air, which looks truly mesmerizing.
Manufacturing materials
These types of beds are made mainly from natural solid wood.
Less often there are beds on sale that in appearance resemble wood, but in fact are very far from it. These are structures made of chipboard and MDF.
They are more affordable, but structures made from natural wood are more durable and environmentally friendly. Sometimes floating structures with a metal frame are found on sale.
The structure hangs in the air, so the interior design is weightless
How to place the bed correctly?
The 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 central element. It is recommended to install it near the wall and sideways to the window; it is better to turn the foot of the product towards the door so that a person can always see the person who comes to him. If a person likes to wake up with the rays of the sun, then you can place it in front of the window, and when the sun is not needed, then close it with thick curtains.
This bed undoubtedly becomes the most special and extravagant centerpiece of the entire environment.
In a 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 little person to use the free space in the room for games and entertainment. You can place it near the wall on one side so that the central part remains free.
The living room is originally intended to receive guests, friends and relatives, but if there is not enough space in the bedroom for an extra bed, then many come to the choice of placing the bed in the living room. There is no room for zoning here. Visually, this can be done using 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.
Usually the bed is placed at the back so that it is not conspicuous, and priority is given to the sofa and table for meeting with friends.
Advantages and disadvantages
As a rule, most people associate hanging models with outdoor recreation: a hammock stretched between trees sweetly beckons to lie down on it to lie quietly under the sound of grass and a quiet wind. This is where the use of hanging beds came from. It is recommended to fix the bed using reliable and durable fastenings, because the safety of the vacationer depends on this.
Today, manufacturers offer a large number of different models, among which every user can find an option to their liking. Before you go to choose a hanging bed in the store, you should familiarize yourself with the pros and cons of the products. To begin with, it is worth highlighting a number of advantages:
- Weightlessness – this design has no legs, which creates a feeling of weightlessness and comfort. The bed seems to float above the floor surface, swaying slightly. If you close your eyes, you can imagine that this is a boat, smoothly carrying a person to the unknown distances of calm and relaxation;
- Airiness – the model suspended above the floor allows light to penetrate into every corner of the room. This helps to visually increase the space, especially if other objects do not block the natural access of sunlight from the window;
- Possibility of floor decoration – when the floor covering is left open, the owners have endless design possibilities. Here you can lay mosaic tiles, as well as beautifully lay parquet;
- Harmony - beautiful and strong beds with a flat headboard look elegant and luxurious, even if they are made in a simple classic style.
There are not as many disadvantages to these models as advantages. Among them, the complexity of installation is highlighted: every nuance must be taken into account when installing the structure. The need for frequent floor cleaning is also noted; dust particles from textiles settle under it. Some consumers highlight the swaying of the structure as a disadvantage of the product.
How to make a hanging bed with your own hands?
If you have the desire to spend a small amount of time and effort, then you can make hanging beds for your rooms yourself.
Construction stages:
- Preparation. It is necessary to determine the future location of the bed. It should not be in direct proximity to other furniture, because hanging beds move and can scratch, break or knock a vase off a bedside table, for example.
- Creating a frame. You need to start by assembling 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, the plywood for the mattress is attached.
- Creation of sides. If you decide to install sides, then you need to do them after the frame. Fastened with nails on several sides.
- Fastening. Bolts are installed along the perimeter on 4 sides, to which ropes will be attached, and hooks on the ceiling. First, the rope is tied to the ceiling, and then clings to the structure. The bed is suspended and a mattress is placed on it.
Anchors mounted in the ceiling must be made of durable alloy that can withstand impressive weight.
Selection of tools and materials
The tools you will need are a drill, a circular saw, a building level, a square, a hammer, European screws, glasses, and headphones.
Materials: 5x10 cm boards, 2 m long (about 20 pcs), rope (15 m) or other binding fastening, fastening hooks, paint, glue, putty.
If you cannot hang the bed from the ceiling, you can attach the headboard to any wall. She will seem to be floating in the air. This bed greatly changes the interior of the bedroom.
Suspension options
Ceiling mounts are selected carefully. Otherwise the structure will be fragile. It is recommended to use anchor bolts that will support both the weight of the bed and the load when a person is on it. After this, installation continues by threading the rope, cable or chain through special holes. They are located in the corners of furniture. Do-it-yourself assembly also involves other fastening methods, but almost always it all comes down to these holes.
Important! Keep in mind that this method of fastening will not prevent the bed from rocking. And this does not add comfort if you use hanging furniture as a permanent place to relax.
Hangers for such a bed come in the following types:
- bed;
- rigid ligament;
- floating ligament;
- combined.
Recommendations for selection
If you are seriously thinking about building or purchasing a hanging bed, it is recommended to additionally consider the following points:
- Age. Initially, you need to decide who exactly it is intended for, because a small child may be afraid of the large space under the bed, and older people may be distrustful of such structures.
- Material. It is recommended to choose natural materials for hangers, fastenings or the bed itself. For a frame, the best choice is natural wood, because it is positive for the body, its fumes have a good effect on the respiratory system, it will withstand heavy loads and last longer.
- Design. You need to take a cold look at the design of the room or the entire apartment and choose exactly the option that will fit harmoniously.
- Fastenings. The fastenings are responsible for safety; maximum attention must be paid to them so as not to wake up one day on the floor. They must be of high quality, strong and durable.
- Mattress. The most important thing in a bed is the mattress. Here this rule is no exception, but additional attention needs to be paid to its weight. It is better to choose a tall and dense one, but light, so as not to additionally load the model.
- Safety. The presence of sides is especially important for children's beds, but for many adults who move a lot during sleep, they will also help make sleep safe.
If you have a desire to diversify your interior, and you are not afraid to experiment, feel free to implement your idea.
Characteristics
The most obvious advantage of such a bed is the ability to optimize free space, which can be a salvation for owners of small apartments. The freed space below, under the bed, can be decorated in an original way - additional lighting will add coziness and romantic charm to your bedroom. And, of course, it makes cleaning the flooring much easier.
Creating a hanging bed with your own hands is quite a difficult task. The disadvantages include installation difficulties. If you get tired of it and want to return to the traditional version, you will need to eliminate the holes remaining in the ceiling. It will also not be possible to move the structure to another place.
