Round beds

To give the bedroom a bright personality and charm is easy. One of the original solutions is a round bed.

The unusual shape of the bed gives the interior a special character. But the outrageous appearance is not the only advantage of this piece of furniture. Consider its other benefits:

• Dimensions. Round bed, as a rule, has a much larger size than the standard rectangular options. On such a bed it will be convenient for people of any height. Depending on the diameter of the bed can accommodate several people. Such a need may arise if relatives came to visit or parents are accustomed to sleeping with their children. And even for one person, this option will be as comfortable as possible, because you can sleep on it, located in any direction.

• Mood. A round bed is associated with a cozy “nest”. She creates an atmosphere of romance and harmony in the room.
• Style. Even if the bedroom is a purely intimate place, and guests do not enter it, the owners themselves will be pleased to be in a stylishly furnished room. And if this is a studio apartment, then there is no doubt that friends will appreciate the originality of the situation.

• Zoning. The sleeper of a round shape attracts attention, becoming the central element of the room. In studio apartments, this nuance is especially important for competent zoning of the room.
• Security. The absence of sharp corners makes it possible to consider such a model of the bed as the most successful for the child, because it eliminates the risk of shock and damage. And even for adult beds, this quality can be important, because babies often run into the parent’s bedroom.

However, this type of furniture has drawbacks that are important to consider when choosing the shape of a berth:

• The size. Large dimensions in certain circumstances can be a disadvantage. This bed is not suitable for a miniature bedroom. In a small space, the bed will seem unnaturally large and cumbersome, and moving around the room will be very uncomfortable.

• Difficulties in the selection of related items. The owner of the round bed mattress for him will have to order specially. After all, most manufacturers produce only ordinary rectangular mattresses. Difficulties may arise with the purchase of bed linen and bedspreads.
• Addictions. Despite the attractiveness of rounded shapes, it is psychologically difficult for some people to immediately restructure and quietly fall asleep on such a bed. It can take weeks to get used to.
• Cost Round models are usually in a higher price segment than regular beds.

The size of the round bed is chosen based on who it is purchased for:

• For a children's room, a diameter of 180 cm will be quite sufficient. Adult bed should be larger.
• For a married couple should choose a bed with a diameter of 2.5 meters. For one person, you can purchase a smaller option, but it is necessary to take into account the growth of the future owner of the bed.

If the massiveness of the bed does not scare you, you can consider more practical models. Built-in linen box allows you to store bed linen, pillows and blankets. The system of boxes can be any (sliding doors, withdrawable or sliding drawers).

Options for the design of round beds are different. The back can be small or massive, simple or with elaborate design. Comfortable models with an angled headboard. This element is usually supplied with additional shelves on which it is convenient to place lighting devices, alarm clocks and other important trifles.

If the back is missing, it is necessary to indicate the place in which it is assumed. This can be done with the help of small decorative pillows, which also add to the comfort of home.

Some models in disassembled form include a small table. Such a system is convenient for the owners of one-bedroom apartments. It allows you to save space without sacrificing comfort and style of the interior.

Children's beds of this form are usually made in a bright and original design. It can be a model in the form of a flower, sun, shell with a pearl, a soccer ball, or something else. Beds for small children are usually equipped with bumpers. Models for teens can be performed without a headboard.

Often, round beds are decorated with a canopy. This element is used both for zoning purposes and for giving a sleeping place an atmosphere of privacy and security.

They are equipped with translucent air canopy and suspended round beds. Typically, such options are used in country houses and on the terraces.

As for the materials used in the manufacture of round bedroom furniture, it is usually natural or artificial leather, although there are also models of durable fabrics. Leather products ideally fit into a modern interior.

A round bed takes 1.5 times more space than traditional models. This point should be taken into account even before the purchase, because it is important to think in advance whether there is enough space in the room.

If the bedroom is small, but you really want to put there a bed of this type, there is a solution. Let the round bed be the only element in the room. This will maximize the release of space, ensure freedom of movement and get rid of the effect of cluttering the room.

In a spacious bedroom there are more possibilities for arranging furniture. A bed with a rounded headboard or without it at all can be placed in the center of the room, leaving corners for other pieces of furniture and decor. In this case, the bed will become the central element of the composition, a kind of “island of comfort”. A model with a corner headboard will look harmonious in the corner of the room.

Cots require significantly less space, so they can be placed anywhere in the room.

In order for an unusual bed to fit perfectly into the interior, it must be surrounded by the same beautiful and smooth shapes. The rest of the furniture (bedside tables, poufs, tables and other furniture) should have a rounded shape. You can complement the design of the bedroom with oval mirrors, round carpet, vases, lamps and other elegant decor. At the head of the head you can have a semicircular arch with lighting.

The round bed fits perfectly into the modern style. A versatile option is a white or black leather bed. These colors can easily fit into any interior.

The most courageous decision is to buy a red round bed.This piece of furniture will be the main focus of the room, especially if it is a design option in the form of a heart. The design of the room in this case should be done in restrained colors.

Red goes well with white, gray, black, brown, beige flowers. Do not “overdo” with bright accents. A pair of ottomans, table lamps or other elements of red color will suffice to complete the composition.

If your house is decorated in the spirit of medieval classics and you want to decorate the bedroom with a luxurious round shaped bed, you can also do it. The main thing - to consider some of the nuances that determine the appearance of the bed.

A round baroque bed should have a pompous headboard. Upholstery should choose fabric, velvety, having a deep noble color, in harmony with the decor of the room. Usually for the "royal" design choose rich brown, burgundy, dark cherry, dark purple shades. A good solution would be to add a bed with a soft pouf and other elements of the interior, made in the same style.

For those who want to diversify the interior,but not ready to sleep in a round bed or simply does not want to bother finding suitable bedding, the designers came up with a special kind of bed. This is a model with a rectangular mattress, located on a round podium. This is the perfect combination of familiar forms and unusual appearance.

Transforming bed can be placed as you like. In the daytime, you can turn it into 2 sofas or 4 ottomans (depending on the type of model), and at night collect it for comfortable sleep. Or you can disassemble a bed only if necessary, for example, when a sudden arrival of a large number of guests and the need for additional seating.

If for some reason you cannot or do not want to buy furniture for sleeping, you can try to make an original bed with your own hands.

First, decide how big your future bed will be and prepare the tools you need. It:

• pencil to create markup;
• a small rope as an accessory;
• measuring tape;
• screwdriver and hammer;
• screws and nails;
• jigsaw;
• metal corners;
• special furniture stapler;
• broom or vacuum cleaner for garbage collection.

The following materials are also required for the work:

• plywood canvas 1,5x1,5 m (2 sheets);
• Hardboard;
• foam rubber (4 cm thick);
• upholstery (genuine or artificial leather or thick wear-resistant fabric)
• a mattress (it is problematic to make it yourself, it’s better to buy a suitable option in a special store size).

How to make a round bed with your own hands, see the next video.

The technology is as follows:

• Take plywood sheets. Build a pencil and a rope like a compass. Draw 2 semicircles. Each of them must have a radius of 1 m. The resulting circle will have a diameter of 2 m.
• Take a jigsaw and cut out the figures. Connect them in a full circle,securing between a wooden plank and nails.
• Then collect 2 crosses. One of them will be located under the bed, the other will be on the floor. Take 2 wooden blocks, equal to the size of the future bed. Put them on top of the plywood cross. In the center, connect the structure with corners.

• Then turn the plywood over and place it on the received cross frame. Secure the design with screws.
• Saw out of the bar legs for future furniture (they should be 9). Place one leg in the center, place the rest along the radius and secure them with the corners. The length of each part is about 35 cm.
• Make another 8 legs of 45 cm in size. These additional elements are located between the base bars around the perimeter of the product. Installation is carried out using self-tapping screws. For a perfect fit, you need to file down stiffeners at an angle of 22.5 °. Here you will need a protractor.

The final stage of the work is the finishing of the product, giving it an attractive appearance:

• Sheathe the podium of fiberboard using self-tapping screws. It is desirable that the trim was more design 4 cm. You will need this protrusion to install the mattress.As a result of this action should get a cylinder.
• To soften the side parts of the product, taped foam is attached to the hardboard. Here the furniture stapler is useful to you. Each strip should exceed the size of the surface by 5-6 cm. This will allow you to easily bend the material. Then foam upholstered and legs of the product.

• The final part of the process - fixing upholstery. The material must be cut according to the size of the product. Do not forget to add 6 cm on the hem. Upholstery is attached to the bottom of the bed, and to the location of the mattress.
• Place the acquired mattress on the received construction, decorate the furniture with a bedspread. The bed is ready for use.

Opinions of people about round beds are diametrically opposed. Some consider this form of bed as a successful design invention, others believe that such beds are uncomfortable and impractical.

A round bed requires a lot of space, it is a fact. Those who have ever slept on a round bed unanimously admit that a bed with a diameter of at least 2.5 - 3 meters is necessary for a married couple. Otherwise, sleeping together in such a place is uncomfortable.

For some, discomfort is also associated with psychological causes. The shape of such a bed is too unusual for them and seems uncomfortable. As a result, the quality of sleep is deteriorating.

Owners of unusual beds and difficulties with finding bed linen, which must be ordered individually, are noted.

On the other hand, many are delighted with their purchase. They declare that the round bed decorates their bedroom, brings special chic to the interior, and sleeping on such furniture is quite comfortable. The main thing - the presence of an orthopedic mattress.

As for the beds-transformers, reviews about them are also ambiguous. For example, customers who rate Ikea's Sultan Sandane are unhappy with weak fastening straps, the lack of a head restraint, and the brand of light material.

However, it is not too comfortable to sleep on such a bed due to the extra softness of the mattress. In addition to wicking the neck and mild discomfort, sleeping on such a surface can even be dangerous to the health of the back.