For owners of apartments a small area some unusual design solutions - a good way to optimize space. One of these ideas is a podium with a pull-out bed. This design saves square meters. But apart from the merits, it also has its drawbacks.
![Bed on the high functional podium](/f/1d/5c/1d5cfd9d9728c4567d784077901c5060.jpg)
Bed on a high podium with functional drawers
The advantages of such a structure include the following factors.
- Functionality.
In the daytime the bed can be hidden under the podium and to release most of the living room or bedroom. At the same time it is able to combine relaxation area, a guest and a storage area.
![multifunction unit](/f/19/30/1930f4bae6535e83b291a57150cbe421.jpg)
Multifunction unit that can accommodate a desk, storage cabinets and bed
- Zoning.
Podium visually and practically separates a place to sleep, which is particularly important for one-bedroom apartments and studios.
![High podium with drawers](/f/58/03/5803ed932326e7e5d4b10ca018f99482.jpg)
High podium with drawers representing an entire storage system - perfect for a one-room apartment
- Stylish solution.
For creative people, creative and welcomes all new and unusual design - a great opportunity to bring flavor to the familiar interior.
![Luxury bedroom with a bed-podium](/f/33/01/33015ea4cc0658a328b5a105b346acbe.jpg)
Luxury bedroom with a bed-podium with a stunning view of the bay
The disadvantages of such structures include the following points.
- The complexity of manufacturing.
To build such a product - it is enough troublesome. If you do it with your hands, you will need to have certain skills in the manufacture of furniture, and to order such a construction will be costly. But almost always for lovers of modern interiors idea is worth the effort and money... The main thing - to take care of the reliability of the sliding mechanism and the frame strength, that is, to the regular everyday use requires greater durability;
![Bed-podium is more expensive than conventional options](/f/05/75/0575adb0ce8ffb4f7592850996dd147a.jpg)
Bed-podium requires certain costs and skills to build
- Not fit all premises.
Despite the fact that originally the idea implied decision of the small area problem, in fact, not always justified its implementation initially set goal. And all because you need to consider a lot of nuances: the unusual layout, ceiling height, the location of windows, doorways, niches, and others. In very small rooms and better to abandon this idea. After all, in order to roll out bed, it should be provided free space;
![Multifunctional interior of a modern one-bedroom apartments,](/f/2d/7c/2d7cacfeb5801cb0b8842d47f144ccb0.jpg)
Interior of a modern multifunctional studio, thoughtful way to bed at night to leave on a free center of the room
- Uncomfortable stay.
Lodge will be located increasingly not against the wall, and almost in the middle of the bedroom, it is not for everyone to be comfortable psychologically. For some, it is important to sleep on a classical bed with headboard usual.
![Large bed, going from under the couch](/f/92/4d/924dd9463aacb27b8d611f2e36361416.jpg)
Large bed, going from under the couch takes up space and someone may not seem cozy and comfortable
Cons are not so many, but in some cases they may be decisive obstacle in translating ideas.
Content
- 1 types of facilities
- 2 Design features and options for interior use
- 3 Dimensions and design bed
- 4 The choice of materials
- 5 Podium with a bed with his hands out of MDF
- 6 Video: Building the podium in the apartment
- 7 50 interesting ideas to accommodate the bed-podium in the interior:
types of facilities
Facilities can be divided according to several criteria:
- of frame materials;
- functionality;
- shape;
- height.
The frame may be metal or wood. The second option is the most common.
On a functional basis distinguish beds simple and complex, with built-in storage. In addition to pull-out bed can be equipped with a podium and a box for storing bed linen, pillows, blankets, which additionally saves space and helps to organize the order.
The shape of the design can be square, rectangular, asymmetric, semi-circular, and so on. D. Podium height may be low (about 40 cm), medium (50-70 cm) and high (more than 70 cm).
Design features and options for interior use
For the selection of the model meets a number of criteria:
- planning (Khrushchev, modern improved planning, etc)
- size, area;
- ceiling height;
- personal preferences.
All of these parameters must be simultaneously taken into account when selecting a product model and drawing sketches of the future design (if you plan to manufacture their own hands).
Apartments in old houses built before the 90s. the last century did not differ in a large area, but some of them have high ceilings. The rooms of these apartments, you can install a narrow, but above average podium, on which you can fit a compact work area. In such apartments are also often there are niches, which in terms of arrangement of furniture are not very practical element of the plan. Employing space in the niche so that you can easily solve this inconvenience.
In a room with ceilings lower than the standard recommended setting a minimum height of the podium.
![The apartment with low ceilings option bed](/f/6b/ab/6babaf29da3feca574999b5c540d341c.jpg)
The flat low ceiling appropriate option such as a method of zoning space
Modern apartments with improved layout often differ quite spacious rooms that allows you to set a wider model.
![A huge podium](/f/cd/1a/cd1a77f7488c2c55b976ec6d822c4ad0.jpg)
A huge podium in a spacious bedroom - original design solution
Podium can combine the several functional zones: a bedroom, living room, study or training, and others. Built-in drawers, shelves, racks increase the variability of the product. Such an option arrangement is relevant for families with room divide several children. For studio apartments, which are one of the best selling types of housing in major cities, this solution will help organize the space correctly.
![The use of the backlight for the bed-podium](/f/96/3a/963a8b0df9145df2850d6a22147644cb.jpg)
The use of the backlight for the bed-podium adds romance and comfort in the bedroom
Location also plays a role of the podium. Sleeper should run for at least the illuminated part of the room to the sun's rays do not interfere with proper rest. There are nuances and radiators. Closing the heat source may be not the best way affect the heating of the room, especially if it is large in size.
Dimensions and design bed
The choice of a model in a large area of the room no problem. But a small apartment or bedroom owners, which is supposed to install this item, you need to find a compromise between technical features and personal needs.
![traditional bedroom](/f/31/61/316105d66fbb03aa19aa843788c4263b.jpg)
Traditional bedroom with a compact storage system under the double bed-podium
First, we should start from the basic - standards. This is the only thing that can not be changed, because There are certain fixed size, which determine the comfort and quality of sleep. From it also depends on our health.
Standard Size "odnospalki" adult - 190 by 80 cm. (Length and width, respectively).
Standard size double bed - 200 x 160 cm.
Size bed for a child depends on age:
- for teens fit parameters for an adult;
- for the student to 10-11 years - 160 by 70 cm.
In the manufacture of the bed with his hands, or to order, you can manually calculate for themselves the necessary width and length. For the calculation taken human growth and added more than 20 cm. The standards the average width is reduced, which will allow you to feel comfortable during sleep and rest. But you can increase this figure, if the area allows you to set the podium with a king size bed sleeping.
![Bed-podium with upholstered headboard](/f/b2/13/b21385fa0f83c2b88a0446270b0a426e.jpg)
Bed-podium with soft curved back into the interior of a bedroom
Now you can start defining the dimensions. They do not have strict requirements, restrictions. The recommended minimum distance from the floor - 20 cm. The rest - complete freedom of choice in the design.
The width and height of the podium will depend on the parameters of the room. For example, in a spacious bedroom can build a podium, placing thereon a complete guest area with sofas, armchairs and coffee table. And in the case of a large ceiling, you can put a high model with steps, which are placed to decorate various accessories and other home furnishings.
![Round bed-podium](/f/0a/93/0a937724fd69d3af578cf56cee0c1eba.jpg)
The unusual round bed-podium
The choice of materials
The materials chosen for the 3 constituent elements:
- frame;
- sheathing;
- finishing.
timber selected for robust design, the thickness of which should be at least 4 cm. When buying look at the quality: there should be no irregularities, knots Zarubov. Board or timber should be dry.
For plating acquire MDF, chipboard, plywood. MDF is the most quality materials, but also the most expensive of these.
![Bed-podium of MDF](/f/61/22/61221eb36998a9f2b2caf05edd1e3e78.jpg)
Bed-podium MDF, collected his own hands
DSP may eventually be deformed and will serve not as long as we would like. Plywood can be a compromise in the selection of average quality at the right price.
![](/f/06/88/06881fe6f7e3b583be539f8559bdcdd0.jpg)
Podium with integrated storage system in a niche of plywood
For decorating, finishing using mainly those materials that cover and the rest of the floor in the room, for example, carpet, laminate flooring, parquet, etc..
Podium with a bed with his hands out of MDF
Before starting any work is carried out a number of preparatory steps:
- determine the model;
- prepare materials, tools;
- Make a sketch drawing of the future products according to individual measurements, based on the room parameters and load.
![drawing podium](/f/50/a3/50a3a8862a7c795c85ad3215588342a6.jpeg)
The drawing of the podium with a pull-out bed and drawers for storage
If you do not have extensive experience in the assembly of such structures, it is recommended as a basis to take a simple example, which will be described below. By understanding the mechanism of the device and installation principle on the basis of the above master-class model can be designed according to their size.
![MDF for the frame](/f/e5/06/e506d3508ff1af185463f1d95f92a60f.jpg)
MDF construction for podium
In this example it is assumed for the manufacture podium rooms with standard ceilings (2.5 m). The height of the finished product will be about 45 cm (based on the mattress), that the above parameters are quite comfortable for a person with average growth. Sleeper will roll out roller-wheels. The dimensions given in the example conditional on their measurements of the store choose materials individually, based on a principle of construction.
To work needed:
- MDF in 2 copies. Choose a thickness of about 19 mm. The length and width - 2070 to 2620 mm;
- beams 40 to 60 mm and a length of 25m;
- furniture board in 2 copies. Size of about 600 × 3000 mm. Thickness - 22 mm;
- PVA glue;
- furniture polish;
- furniture castors (wheels) - 2 units .;
- screws, dowels.
Tools for the job:
- drill;
- screwdriver;
- screwdriver;
- jigsaws;
- milling machine;
- electric saw;
- roulette;
- clamp;
- Sander;
- sandpaper;
- Ruler and pencil;
- roller and brush.
![The minimum set of tools](/f/37/43/37439e64cdd0e6eed1252726dade7bd5.jpg)
The minimum set of tools to assemble the bed
Set of some tools will be costly listed above, so if you are on a budget, ask them from friends or acquaintances. It is also cheaper to rent an instrument.
We carry out the installation in several stages. The first - to set the foundations of the entire structure.
- Setting the frame.
Along the wall is going to support structure. On the floor of a pre-made layout for the bed to collect all the support, taking into account the location. Laid along the contour of the frame beam.
![mount frame](/f/d0/07/d007e160eff82aa00866d470a63e8e9b.jpg)
Mount the frame of the podium of the timber
To frame is firmly against the wall, remove the baseboard.
Along the perimeter of the alleged podium on a frame installed ready-made uprights of the timber, which will serve as a support. Step counters depends on the load.
![fasten frame](/f/99/e8/99e81c5c40311528ec7caf0be0debe75.jpg)
A horizontal frame fastened to uprights
The height of the pillars must be calculated on the basis of the sizes and podium pad thickness. It is equal to the height of the podium less double thickness beams.
- Attached to the vertical support horizontal bars. It is also possible to strengthen the framework by adding additional beams.
- Ready frame is mounted to the wall with dowels. The design should get a robust and reliable to withstand the weight of an adult.
- The frame is sheathed with MDF boards. Compared with this chipboard material is more quality, and ready podium will look more presentable.
According to the drawing cut the necessary pieces of the plate and fasten them to the frame on the screws
Bed podium laminated MDF room teen boy
- Manufacture of pull-out bed is separate.
![Drawing pull-out bed](/f/42/01/4201e5ddcc01f34a3c91611eaae38df6.jpg)
Plans for making pull-out bed
- Follow the markings on the bed board and MDF. Drank jigsaw need the following items: bed base, a cover for the podium, bumpers of furniture board. Spila places grind.
- Bumpers are fixed to the floor of the podium. A skirting is fastened to the flooring.
- From the timber 40 × 60 mm and manufactured stiffeners are fastened at the edges of flooring.
- The entire structure of the future bed cover varnish, and only after the complete drying it can be mounted on legs.
- Putting the grille under the mattress slats.
- Of the parts of the panel cut front bed and is attached to the main frame screwdriver.
- The lower base pull-out bed bolted rollers for mobility.
- The steps are cut from the sheet and fixed screwdriver.
![linoleum finish](/f/1d/6d/1d6d59700029f9f57bef48454d99ca5d.jpg)
Surface finish podium linoleum
Additionally, the product can be colored, and the surface of the podium decorate laminate parquet or carpet under the main floor in the room.
![finishing carpet](/f/38/a0/38a05da33dc765dda17121cb6040875b.jpg)
Surface finish podium carpet
Before the final finishing whole surface should be thoroughly cleaned, sanded machine.
Video: Building the podium in the apartment
50 interesting ideas to accommodate the bed-podium in the interior:
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