High beds

In the Middle Ages, the bed was placed high. This was a necessity, as the castles were cool enough. But now the high bed is popular, however, the appointment height has changed. Why do we need a high bed and how to fit such a bed in the bedroom interior, try to figure it out.

Installing a high bed is not as popular as, say, the catwalk, but has its fans. To use such an attribute you need to have a certain courage. It should be noted that the height of the bed, at which the bed is considered high, must be at least 80 centimeters.

The high bed has a number of features that should be considered when installing this furniture attribute:

• For small bedrooms it is very important to have additional storage locationsand high bed allows it. Large space at the bottom makes it possible to place there various drawers not only for bedding, but also much more.But it should be remembered that installing such a bed with a bed for one person, you visually reduce the room.
• A high bed adds pompousness to the interior, therefore, the surrounding objects must also be appropriate.
• It does not allow draftwhich usually pulls on the bottom, to fall on a berth, which makes sleep on cold nights more comfortable.

• In addition, it will be the perfect bed for the elderly. To lie on it or get up, you have to make a minimum of effort. But such a bed is hardly suitable for people who like to move furniture frequently. This is due to the fact that this product has considerable weight and to move it is very problematic.
• Also a high bed can make the room darker.therefore, it is better to install it in a bedroom with a large window or with light walls, preferring the light color of this furniture attribute.

High bed can be made of different materials:

• Solid wood. Perhaps this is the highest priority material for the manufacture of beds, including high. This is due to the fact that this material is warm and always gives comfort to the interior in which it is installed.In addition, it is environmentally friendly; no harmful substances are used in its production. A tree, no matter what breed it is, is completely hypoallergenic. The service life of wood products is quite large. They are not afraid of moisture, they are easily restored. The cost of natural wood products is not small, not everyone can afford to buy a high bed made of this material.

• Laminated chipboard (laminated chipboard). This is a cheaper equivalent of natural wood. They are made from residues of the woodworking industry of fine dispersion. With the help of formaldehyde resins, sawdust is glued together and pressed into plates. Such material is much cheaper than solid wood. But he is very afraid of moisture. It is impossible to make carvings from it. In addition, unscrupulous manufacturers use low-quality resins, and over time this material begins to release toxic substances, which can lead to an allergic reaction or other health problems.

• Veneer wood This material is also an imitation of natural wood, but unlike the previous sample,no toxic substances are used in its production. Products made from this material can also be restored if the need arises.

• Metal. High beds from this material also exist. On high legs, with all kinds of forged monograms, they become an accent of the interior. Metal is also an eco-friendly material that allows you to make a unique design of the headboard. In addition, it is not picky about the level of humidity and ambient temperature, durable. But he is cold. Not everyone will sleep comfortably on such a bed.

A high bed is an attribute around which there must be a corresponding interior:

• Most often, this box is set when you make a room. in Turkish style. For this, the bed is supplied with high four-poster posts; the headboard is decorated with carvings.It is also good if there are a lot of pillows on the bed, and the bedspread is decorated with tassels.

• For country style also appropriate bed with increased height. In this case, the bed design is performed in a more austere way. The priority material here is wood.

• Also it will fit for a romantic Provence. In this case, you need to choose a model of light shades and fabric trim head to flower. Forged items with all sorts of curls will be relevant here.

• For a room decorated in american style Fit high beds with a solid design. Strict forms of wood headboards, leather upholstery without the use of boutonnieres - these are the main features of the bed for this style.

• In Classicism You can also use a high bed. Selecting the size of the bed king size, and the frame, made of natural wood, you will create a real royal bed in his bedroom.

There are a lot of models of high beds in the domestic market. Here are some of the most original ones:

• One type of high beds for children is the attic.. This model allows you to place not only boxes under the sleeping place, but also to hide a desk or organize a house for games.

• Chrome bed in modern style it will decorate your bedroom: a high leather headboard with a carriage tie, brilliant supports under a canopy, not decorated with a fabric - all this will give the interior a novelty and extravagance in a good sense of the word.

• High bed made of natural wood with an untreated texture. Downstairs there is a fairly large storage system with drawers and shelves. A great option for bedroom equipment in Country-style.

• Metal headboard and footboard beds, covered with matte silver, gives a high sleeping place lightness and weightlessness. A great option for a bedroom in high-tech style.

When choosing a high bed, the most important thing is not to forget that this attribute of furniture, in the first place, is intended to ensure a comfortable sleep. Try to lie down on the bed, check whether it is convenient for you to get up from such a bed and lie down on it.

If you are fans of Feng Shui, then buy a bed with drawers downstairs in the opinion of this “science” is not worth it. Here it is better to give preference to furniture with high legs, so that air can easily circulate at the bottom of the bed. In this case, the distance from the floor to the bed frame can be hidden using a suitable bedspread.

If, on the contrary, you consider the choice of this attribute of furniture with additional storage systems, you should not forget about the allocation of space for opening the boxes. If this is not possible, it is worth considering models where the places for placing things are under the base for sleeping, and the mattress is easily reclined using gas lift.

If you choose a model too high, you will immediately get a stepladder, which will not only make it easier for you to climb the bed, but will also become an original accessory in the interior of the room.

Whatever high bed you choose, it will definitely become an accent of the interior and will help create an unforgettable design in your bedroom.

On how to make a high bed do it yourself, you can learn from the following video.