Bed, installed on the ceiling: recommendations on the selection

A relatively new, but the idea quickly gained popularity - a bed under the ceiling, serves to optimize a small dwelling space. Thanks to some design decisions it can make creativity and diversity in boring interior.

The design of this bed is quite reliable and will last for many years, if you know about the rules of selection of materials and other features of their use.

The studio apartment or apartment studio often need to combine several functional areas. A sofa, as a rule, serves as both a seating area, leisure, and sleeping. Thanks to the bed under the ceiling, you can get full coverage for sleep, which is essential for a healthy spine.

Other advantages of this design are the following factors.

• Saving square meters. In the daytime the bed does not prevent to use the area underneath freely.
• Creative and stylish solution for the usual interior. The loft-style, for example, such a bed will look the most successful.
• Easy to operate. Some types are equipped with an automatic lifting mechanism. This allows you to collect and hide a bed in the daytime without difficulty.

Mark can such shortcomings:

• Expensiveness. Custom-made or hand made product come out much more than the regular bed. The paradox is that poor people do not have this amount of money, and are not able to expand living space.
• Not fit small spaces. Despite the fact that the ceiling is able to combine the functionality of the bed area in a small area, it looks cumbersome and introduces an imbalance.
• The complexity of the installation. Much attention is paid to reliability, structural strength, for obvious reasons. Installation (especially if you need a bed with an automatic mechanism) can not be done alone. If the need to dismantle the structure, can not do without the services of specialists.
• Psychological discomfort. the height of the fear, the fear of fall - all of these factors may cause the rejection of such an installation. People suffering from diseases of the respiratory system, is also not recommended to sleep at such a high bed.

Knowing the "pros" and "cons", you can make an informed decision, to the bed under the ceiling was optimal solutions to the rational organization of space and do not cause new inconvenience.

types of models

Classify the bed under the ceiling can be based on several criteria.

Mobility distinguished:

• mobile;
  

  The mechanism of the moving bed under the ceiling

• stationary.
  

  Inpatient bed on a metal frame under the ceiling

Mobile equipped with a lifting mechanism. Stationary installed at a certain distance from the floor and can not change the situation.

Stationary bed in a manner fixtures can be divided into:

• suspended;
  

  Suspended bed with ropes arranged in two tiers in the children's bedroom

• attics.
  

  A loft bed for a teenager allows compactly accommodate a bed, cupboards and workspace

Hanging from the ceiling are fixed. As decorative elements protrude ropes, chains, which create a feeling of floating bed. Lofts are set on high legs on the floor. The lower tier can be used for working, learning, or guest area.

The mechanism which provides motive bed may have different installation options. The lifting device can be attached to the wall, to the bottom of the bed to the ceiling.

choose material

Fixed bed frame below the ceiling can be made of MDF or metal. The choice depends on several factors:

• personal preferences;
• general interior decoration;
• security.

Metal loft bed with a rough finish to be appropriate in the loft-style, industrial, techno. Models made of wood fit harmoniously in a classical interior, and the room in a modern style.

Crisp white or milky tree in the Scandinavian style will look light and fresh. For the country or provence, eco natural tree is an integral part of the situation.

Some youth, unusual interior (. Loft, pop art, etc.) in the eclectic materials even encouraged: it is possible not only to combine wood and metal, but also to add textile elements.

Choosing a bed under the ceiling for safety reasons, it is worth paying to take into account that the metal staircase to their beds may pose a threat of injury due to slippery surfaces. For children such options and not worth considering.

Reliability and environmental friendliness of the materials must be checked before the purchase of a quality certificate.

Height dimensions and constructions

The width and length of the installation is the same as the standard bed:

• Single - 80-100 200 cm;
  

  Single metal beds in two tiers suitable for teens

• double - 160 to 200 cm;
  

  Double loft bed - great for small rooms with high ceilings

• lorry - 120-140 to 200 cm.
  

  Queen-size bed with a wrought iron hanging elements

If the room area of ​​more than 20 sq.m. you can make a spacious second tier fixed bed under the ceiling. In addition to the mattress can be installed accessories - a lamp, a small bedside table or a table on short legs, flower pots, etc.

If the bed under the ceiling is equipped with a mechanism to lift and lower, it is necessary to provide a free space for the smooth installation of the bed.

For stationary species need to establish such a height from the floor to the lower tier of the man could stand tall without bending, and sitting on top could be at least half-sitting position. Recommended average standards:

• between the mattress and the ceiling - 60-70 cm;
• from floor to mattress - from 165 cm.

For the installation of a bed is required ceiling height is not lower than the standard, it is also installed SNIP - 2.5 meters.

Recommendations for choosing a

It is important to summarize the main points that you should pay special attention when choosing.

1. Fixings, the presence counterjib security mechanism (fall-bed), and the entire structure as a whole, check back in the store. The most reliable materials are metal and wood (natural, MDF panel). Before the operation to check on all the design components of a marriage.
2. Before installation, check the reliability of concrete floors.
3. Select the appropriate size of your room. The store has a variety of sizes, but not all rooms are well suited. Consider the growth of family members, ie those who will benefit from this furniture.
4. The bed should match the style of the room.
5. It is not necessary to use such an option of organization bed for a child. For a preschooler is traumatic.

Features of the application in the interior

Bed under the ceiling - a great way to optimize space and a good opportunity to diversify the usual and boring interior. This product is perfectly cope with the zoning and will provide a full sound sleep.

In addition to purely practical problem, it can perform a decorative function. Stylish look model as if suspended on ropes or chains. Embedded lamps or LED lights on the bottom perimeter further decorate the room.

A place to put the bed is selected based on the layout of the room. In a square room corner location would be most efficient. Attached design will then be two walls, which will provide greater reliability. In a narrow room bed can be placed between two opposite walls, that also provide fixation on both sides. The spacious lofts bed can be placed under the ceiling even in the middle of the room. The main thing - the overall harmony.

Most beds are equipped with ladders to the ceiling. They may be in the form of racks with storage systems under the stairs, rope, wood, metal ladders, etc.

This organization of the sleeping area is also a good solution in the room with niches.

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