Beds with shelves in the headboard

You can make the bedroom atmosphere more comfortable and stylish by installing shelves in the headboard. These shelves can be used to store books, photographs, candles, figurines and other sweetheart items and accessories. This is a great functional décor for the bedroom.

Modern shelves can have a very unusual design with interesting intricate shapes - a circle, a square, a tree with branches, or even a honeycomb. Such options ideally fit into ultramodern interiors. However, the most popular are the more standard and familiar options for wall shelves at the head of the bed.

It is worth noting that beds with shelves in the headboard are also just a magic wand for small-sized apartments, since you have additional storage space.

The functions of the shelves can be completely different. They can be used to store books, magazines, mobile phones, headphones, laptops. You can make them a purely decorative element by installing a small vase with flowers, stylish figurines and family photos on them.

You need to choose their size and design, focusing on the purpose of the shelves:

• If you plan to use shelves at the head of the bed to store your personal belongings, then you must first measure the distance that should be from the bed to the shelf. To do this, sit on the bed and stretch your hand up - you need to fix the shelves no higher than the place where your hand reaches, so that it is convenient to put things and get them directly from the bed.

• The best option is to install one or two shelves in the headboard. If you need two, then give the lower shelf the function of storing things, and take the upper one to decorate the interior of the room.

• The most common design of the shelf above the bed is the option with one long shelf, the size of which coincides with the width of the bed. The shelves may not be located exactly above the bed, but on its sides. There are even such models of shelves, which are a continuation of the bed and serve as bedside tables. It is convenient to install lamps on them, and also to store there your phone and an alarm clock.

• Another type of shelf at the head of the bed is a niche. It looks very stylish, especially if you add to it the highlight of a pleasant unobtrusive tone. In the niche itself you can place any number of shelves. What kind they will look like, how to place them in a niche, for what purposes to use - this is already your personal preference, therefore include imagination and create.

• Shelves at the head of the bed can be independent independent designs, which are purchased separately from the bed (they can also make their own hands). There are also ready-made models of beds that contain shelves in the headboard.This option is suitable for those who have already completed repairs in the apartment, so there is no possibility to build niches and shelves. There are double and single models of such beds, so you can choose the right option for both children's and adult bedrooms.

• There are also very original and unusual models of beds with shelves - "transformers". They are rarely used, because such products are quite expensive. However, such designs are very convenient, they combine several interior items at once - a sofa for rest, a sleeping place, convenient shelves. These designs are made using a lifting mechanism.

The main advantages of a transforming bed with shelves are:

1. Availability of a wide model range.
2. The ability to use furniture and as an element of the living room, and as a bed. This is very important for small apartments.
3. Easy raising and lowering of parts of the structure.
4. The presence of not only shelves, but also built-in drawers in which you can store bedding and other things.

Modern types of wall shelves are made from a variety of materials.It can be both classic models of wood, and stylish glass shelves, plastic options (and even metal).

Choosing the color of the shelf, keep in mind that with its help you can bring a bright element to the room design. The most sought-after in the interior are white shelves. The white color is able to “refresh” the room, it fits very nicely into the modern interior design, into minimalism. White color is harmoniously combined with any other shade.

Often, the color of the shelves is chosen to match the color of other bedroom interior items, for example, the color of the walls, curtains, or furniture (bedside tables, chest of drawers, wardrobe, etc.). It must be remembered that contrasting colors make it possible to create a bright accent in the interior, and shades that match other elements of the interior, make the object almost invisible.

An excellent option would be to make a shelf with a convenient lamp that will serve as a sconce. It is convenient to use when you want to read a book or a magazine in bed before bedtime. When you decide to go to bed, it will be enough just to reach out and turn off the lamp.It is very convenient - there is no need to get out of bed to turn off the overhead light.

If you place several beautiful candles on the shelves, then at any time you can create a charming romantic atmosphere in the room.

It is very unusual to use a sofa bed with shelves in the interior, which are placed in such models in a niche of armrests. Such furniture can have both direct and angular shape. Focusing on the size of the room, you can choose a model whose shelves are below the armrests. You can choose a sofa bed with shelves behind the back of the furniture. Such products are very comfortable and meet all the requirements of ergonomics.

Shelves at the head of the bed - it is modern, comfortable and functional. This interior item will give the room a special charm, emphasize the character and design of the bedroom, make it very comfortable. In small apartments, the shelves above the bed due to their functionality easily replace other bulky pieces of furniture - bedside tables and lockers.

For an overview of the transformer bed with shelves at the head, see the following video.