Beds in a niche

There is nothing more comfortable than a bed in a niche, because with such an arrangement of a bed a special comfort and pacification can be felt. In this corner of peace and relaxation, you can fully relax, sleep or spend time with your favorite book. The niche in the room itself creates a unique atmosphere. It's like a separate world in the space of the whole room, where you can retire from the bustling day.

A bed that is built into a niche is the choice of creative individuals who want to surround themselves not just with comfort, but to create a unique style at home. Such a solution will never go unnoticed by guests and will always look advantageous.

Making a bed in a niche is not an idea of ​​modern design art. Back in the 15th century, this type of bed placement was commonly used in bedrooms.And in modern times it is popular to repeat the old style, decorating the alcove with wall-paper with monograms, decorative brick, sconce in the form of candles in candelabra, wrought iron elements in the bed structure. This corner gives the interior elegance and mystery.

And the benefits of it are obvious:

• The opportunity to feel alone, without even being alone;
• A niche can be equipped with shelves for books, hang a TV on one of the walls;
• The space under the bed is ideal for storing all sorts of things;
• Draping a cozy corner with curtains you get a cozy bedroom;
• Placing the bed in a niche under the window, you can admire the street scenery;
• The room acquires a unique romantic style;
• Space saving.

If you are set on trying to build such a bed, but there is no niche in your apartment, do not worry. Secure the bed with a canopy with thick curtains and get something similar without the cost of building partitions.And if you really want everything, then a couple of sheets of drywall, profiles and a screwdriver in a matter of hours will divide the room into zones. And now you are the happy owner of a full-fledged separate corner for recreation!

Space zoning is an ideal option for a family living in a one-room apartment. A bed in a niche will provide an opportunity to organize a separate bedroom for the parents or, on the contrary, to set aside an independent space for the child. And even if one person lives in a house consisting of one living room, the arrangement of such a corner offers solid advantages.

The bed can be located in a narrow niche, compactly equipped for sleeping and relaxing. Having thought out the details of the location of the boxes under and shelves above it, you will free up a lot of space around. Use square meters thoughtfully. Having built a niche, you get a lot of advantages:

• Visually, you get two rooms divided into zones;
• You can save money on buying a linen chest by hiding the bedding in the drawers under the bed base;
• The ability to hide the intimate sleeping area curtain upon the arrival of guests;
• You can equip not only a bedroom,but also a couch with pillows for general use by all family members;
• On the wall above the bed look shelves with souvenirs and photos.

Having such a place in the presence of children is a great option. In its depths it is possible to arrange both the bed and the playing area under it. Of course, the bed will be on some elevation from the floor. Your baby will be delighted to find a private place to sleep and play! And if there are two children, also equip the double bed in a space closed from prying eyes. This is a great design move, which is useful to all caring fathers and mothers.

Very often in such niches they equip not classic beds, but home-made podiums under which they place spacious sections for storage. This is a great alternative to a wardrobe or bedside tables. What to say, the benefits of mass! Even there is an opportunity to deepen the room visually by filling out the wall in the niche with mirrors or themed photo wallpapers.

What is important to consider when arranging yourself a similar bed:

• Existing length and depth;
• The overall style of the room;
• For whom the bed is intended;
• What will be the design of the bed;
• Whether the canopy is assumed;
• If there is a window. If so, care must be taken to avoid drafts;
• What do you want to store under the base;
• What will be the very basis.

You can arrange the head of the bed in a niche according to the available sizes or, if the area allows, as you see fit. With modest dimensions, the choice will be only in which direction to put the bed as a headboard, and in spacious conditions you can have a sleeping place both along and across. The finished and perfect look will have a bed for the entire width and length of the alcove formed. But choose the bed itself or design of strong materials. Preference is better to give wood or metal. Forged headboards in niches look amazing, although the soft fabric is not inferior to them.

The very same base can be lifting or stationary.Much has already been said about the advantage of the first, and the second is quite permissible if you are not constrained in square meters. And to make it to order or buy ready-made furniture, depends only on each individual case. If a standard purchase option comes up in the alcove, it’s wonderful. But the bed of the usual parameters (1.2 x 2.0 or 1.6 x 2.2 m) may not fit in the niche. Then you have to design it yourself or resort to the help of furniture craftsmen.

In addition to closing a niche with a canopy, try an idea with a screen made of frosted glass, bamboo or materials suitable for the overall style. You can create from textiles not a full curtain, but a certain frame. So you give the place for sleep and rest conciseness.

Depending on the choice of fabric there is an opportunity to create a different mood in the room. It will easily turn into a boudoir, veiled by dense chiffon, iridescent organza with additions in the form of lambrequins.It is better to sew them from a velor that is denser in texture or luxurious velvet. A window opening decorated in an identical way will give a finished look to the design.

For the room of a young princess, choose a more airy design of the canopy. Light flowing silk with lace trim will surely turn standard residential meters into a fairy-tale palace. But for rebellious boys, thin cotton, flax, muslin, or even mysteriously translucent gauze, which allows air and retains dust, are more suitable. At the same time it is easy to wash and instantly dries. To create a pirate style with its help, imitate a sea schooner, an Indian wigwam - nothing is easier!

Creating a niche with your own hands you get a great opportunity to express your creative nature.After all, there are so many materials for its arrangement that the eyes diverge. Starting from glass blocks and traditional drywall, ending with wrought iron grilles with ornate patterns.

Experiment! It is comfortable, stylish, not trivial, and most importantly - ergonomic. Therefore, boldly arrange yourself such a cute nest, from which breathes with harmony and warmth.

How to make a niche under the bed of plasterboard, see the following video.