Wrought iron beds

Watching the steel and its transformation into objects of art is a great pleasure, revealing all the beauty of this magnificent material, capable of becoming soft and pliable in the hands of craftsmen. It is not surprising that today artistic forging is becoming increasingly popular and finds its place not only in decorating fences, fences and window grilles, but also in the design of a bed. Wrought beds are a luxury and subtle sense of taste in every home.

Iron beds are not the development of modern designers, and their life will count more than one historical century. Even in ancient Egypt and ancient Greece, sophisticated and skillful metal beds were valued so much that only pharaohs and nobles could sleep on them. Time passed, and the Middle Ages became a period of decline in the popularity of this material, which lasted until the collapse of the Soviet Union.Iron beds appeared in the homes of ordinary people, but did not have such grace, implying only a place to sleep without any decor. The collapse of the USSR became a turning point for forging and led her to awakening with a new force and with a thousand brilliant ideas on decor.

Having done this long journey, beds with wrought iron elements came to us improved. Their advantages today are:

• in a small weight of furniture due to the cavity structures;
• possible use in unheated rooms with high humidity;
• wear resistance;
• environmental friendliness;
• hygiene;
• hypoallergenic;
• high aesthetic qualities.

Looking today at wrought-iron furniture it is difficult to imagine that only a few decades ago it was associated only with cumbersomeness and weight. Modern metal beds - the personification of the very lightness, transparency, openwork and chic.

Iron is successfully combined with many materials, whether it be wood, leather, fabric or bamboo. Not surprisingly, with such versatility, wrought-iron beds have a considerable number of subspecies:

• So, especially popular today beds with soft headboard, suitable for classic and modern interiors with various designs. As a rule, only noble fabrics are used as materials, for example, leather, less often velor and velvet. The headboard in this model consists of two parts - from the material and forged. The last elements are on top and perfectly frame the upholstery. In addition to the fact that this decor looks luxurious, it is worth noting that it is convenient to lean on the headboard, as if on the back of a sofa.

• Even more options has a four-poster bed. It is a model with backs, the legs of which rise and connect at a height of a rectangular frame. This frame serves as a place for attaching light tulle or a luxurious curtain, perfectly framing a sleeping place and, if desired, covering it from prying eyes.Sometimes the canopy is fixed on a separate ceiling frame, however, it is difficult to overshadow the solid versions with the bend of forged legs due to the skill of execution.

• Folding forged model with a lifting mechanism - more compact, allowing in addition to save space in the apartment. So, under the bed in this version are two large boxes for linen. The folding model looks more modern and fits perfectly into the styles of Modern and Minimalism.

• Another good tandem with modern styles creates combined model with forged items. Its frame is made of noble wood, and forged parts are organically located on the backs and headboards.

• If the metal bed is obliged to become a matter of solidity and status, the best solution would be to purchase round bed with a sophisticated wrought headboard. Without exaggeration, the round model can be considered royal.

In choosing a bed model, in addition to the excellent design and quality material, it is important to determine the size of the future bed, because it should be not only spacious, but not too massive, especially if the bed is selected for a small apartment.

Experts have derived a formula for the parameters of an ideal berth.Its length should be 10-15 cm more than the growth of its potential owner, and the width should be at least 70-80 cm per person of average build. Of course, with a large weight of the buyer should be greater. For a child up to three years old, the width of the bed may not exceed 60 cm.

The popular size of a single bed for an adult is 90 x 200 cm. For a child from three years old, the parameters 80 x 190 cm are used more often. One-and-a-half models with parameters 120 x 200 cm are perfect for people who love open space. Also, one and a half-sleeping patterns are becoming the choice of parents for teenage bedrooms. You can buy double models starting from the minimum parameters 140 x 200 and 160 x 200 cm and ending with the spacious and most comfortable 180 x 200 cm.

The color of the wrought-iron bed is a bright accent of the bedroom:

• Today are very popular black, white and silver models. The advantages of black color are indisputable here, because forged patterns look particularly outlined against the background of light wallpaper and white bed linen.Decorates the black color and a different color palette of the interior, for example, giving a more concise pink or lavender bedroom. Black tone in the interior likes to echo with other elements, and therefore it is more rational to purchase, in addition to the black bed, a stylish banquette or a table on forged elegant legs.

• White and silver colors The bed looks more gently and effectively plays on contrasts with dark wallpaper. A bed in a white tone is often compared to a light cloud framing a sleeping bed. The white tone is so luxurious and subtle transforms the room that it can be used in bedrooms with small areas.

• And yet, designers today are increasingly inclined to more vivid solutions, because the elements of forging with rich tones look amazing. So, attention is paid to the combination of burgundy tones with a forged design. The languor and nobility of this color favorably affects the energy of the owner of a berth. This native red tone is well suited for a classic bedroom.

• Attracts designers and diamond emerald color. At the same time, the design in such models is not given the most important value, because such an item of interior looks worthy in a simple rectangular design of the backrest.A little vegetative theme or curls in a green tone enlivens the wrought-iron bed, giving a feeling of being in touch with nature and harmony with oneself.

• Surprisingly, today even an orange tone snuck into the bedrooms of experimenters.. Orange headboards combine with red baguettes of paintings, combining the impossible. Such a wave of creativity can not always be understood by ordinary people, but like any idea, there is a place to be. The opinion of psychologists on the orange tone is positive, since its positive influence on the easy awakening and filling with vital forces.

Thousands of craftsmen today are working to create exclusive wrought beds. Unfortunately, their cost is sometimes prohibitively high, and therefore You can use the services of manufacturers of furniture for mass consumption:

• Malaysian beds are very popular today, because their prices are very democratic. Thousands of decent models can be bought at retail or ordered on official websites. However, before buying such products it is worth remembering that there are no factories for the production of metal in Malaysia, and therefore all products are made of recycled scrap metal.The quality of products is difficult to compare with samples of freshly produced raw materials.

• Top class models are Italian furniture manufacturers. Italy and its innate aristocracy are reflected in each gilded wrought curl of the bed, making the product truly exclusive. Such luxury furniture can be seen in a rich assortment of the factory. Gotha Luxury, which performs not only beds, but also other items for bedrooms with elements of forging. Also among the Italian manufacturers stand out companies. Cantori, Bova and Avenanti. With their help, you can create a bedroom from scratch by purchasing a dressing table, chairs and stools in the same theme.

• Spain also pleases consumers with quality products with forged items. A bright and popular manufacturer can be considered a firm. Dupen, pleasing not only beautiful and original designs, but also reasonable prices. Adhere to a similar pricing policy and factories in China, but their quality is compared with counterparts from Malaysia.

Recently, forged beds can be seen more and more reviews, which means that models are becoming more popular and in demand.So, forging elements are chosen today for adults and even cots from birth to adolescence. The views of the owners here unanimously agree that forged patterns make the furniture light and visually very compact. In this, however, lies a certain paradox of such an interior, because such beds are suitable, despite their small parameters, only for spacious rooms, through the prism of which you can fully experience the beauty of the ornaments. The beauty of those very patterns becomes the main reason for the purchase.

Material users also cause a variety of emotions. On the one hand, they mark its durability, on the other hand, not very pleasant tactile sensations from contact of the body with cold metal. Experienced owners advise to give preference to beds with a soft headboard, allowing not only to spend time in a healthy sleep, but also to relax, sitting at your favorite book and leaning on the headboard.Also, users note the ringing of the bed when metal objects come into contact with it, for example, when touching a hand with a ring on a finger. For some, this factor becomes an unpleasant surprise, preventing children and household members from sleeping.

Another common feature of comments is the statement about the high cost of production. The most budget option without a mattress can be purchased on average for 10,000 rubles, the original and exquisite - from 35,000 rubles and above.

Homemade bed with forging elements is a good alternative to the finished model for people who have some idea about welding. Today, it is not at all necessary to be able to forge various turns, because much can be purchased already in the finished version.

So, you should start working with a drawing. It is necessary to clarify how and from what materials the frame will be, to determine the exact size of the bed, to choose a pattern for the backs. Accurate drawing of parts and parameters will allow you to purchase the required number of metal pipes for the base and the required number of decorative parts. Flowers, sheets, ornate ornaments, twisted rods - all this can be found at forges, as well as in large building stores.At the same time such parts are inexpensive, making the process of making a unique model affordable.

All available parts are welded together. Only the finished solid base is coated with a primer, enamel and powder coating. The process of painting here may seem labor-intensive, but if you follow all the steps, the perfect look of the bed will please the eyes for more than a decade.

How to make a wrought-iron bed, see below.

Many potential customers refuse to buy forged beds, mistakenly suggesting that its place is only in the royal apartments. However, the variety of designs today has erased the framework of permitted interiors for wrought beds, delighting consumers with its versatility.

Narrow bedroom today is difficult to surprise someone. Residents of "Khrushchev" know firsthand about such features of the second room, which is sincerely considered hopeless.Designers, on the contrary, undertake to transform a similar room of irregular shape and even place a luxurious wrought-iron bed in it.

Designers advise to place the sleeping bed along the long walls, because then the condition of comprehensive availability of the bed will be met. Next to it, experts advise not to place spacious cabinets and other bulky furniture. Chairs on both sides with forging elements - this is ideal for a narrow bedroom.

Well increase the space and a mirror wardrobe, located on the side of a long wall. He occupies a significant place, but because the size of the bed should not be great. For example, the optimal size of a wrought-iron bed with a simple pattern is 140 by 200 cm.

As mentioned earlier, it is not necessary to have the royal chambers to install a wrought bed. Below are only Some styles in which forging has become an integral element and the main highlight of the general mood:

• French Village Provence Stylefamous for its simplicity and original tenderness, well accepts forged patterns. They should be smooth, for example, in the form of large circles on the back and headboard, framed by light ruffles. The absence of complex details and at the same time a noble appearance makes the wrought-iron bed for the Provence style a good choice.

• Even more restrained and concise represent beds in a simple scandinavian style. Minimalism of details in everything and the absence of bright colors in the interior will delight conservatives.

• The antithesis of such beds are models with roses at the head. They are great for contemporary style without any other bright details, acting as not only the headboard, but also the decor for the wall.

• Detail of the foot found in exclusive models, where there is no place for standard grounds. Such a model is thoroughly permeated with ornate patterns, where the foot and the back echo each other. It is perfect for a modern interior with elements of classics.The bedspread for the bedroom in this case is chosen monotonous, because the main emphasis should be devoted to a unique forging.