The bedroom interior, complemented by wall shelves that match the style, acquires an atmosphere of coziness and comfort. Moreover, this is not only aesthetic pleasure, but also additional functionality.
A shelf is a rather interesting element of the interior that can bring practical benefits and enliven a familiar environment.
The need for shelves in the bedroom
The bedroom is not always a place only for sleeping; in most cases, it is a room where they also spend time watching movies, reading books, doing homework or working on the computer. At the same time, many personal belongings and household items require space to be placed.
Even a simple shelf will solve the problem of filling empty space
Considering the small size of rooms in average apartments, the optimal solution is wall-mounted shelves for the bedroom:
- firstly, it saves space - there is no need to install a bookcase that takes up a lot of space;
- secondly, creating an area for placing decorative elements: souvenirs, photographs, or for storing remote controls, phones and other items;
- thirdly, with the help of shelves you can visually change the size of the room, for example, a long shelf on the entire wall will create the appearance of a larger area.
This piece of furniture has been in demand for decades. With the advent of new technologies, materials, and design developments, sleeping shelves are no longer just a place for storage - they are stylish and functional interior elements.
Shelves can be placed in any convenient place in the bedroom
Built-in shelves
Shelves installed in wall recesses have long become a classic interior design. A variety of shapes and sizes allow you to fill voids in the room to your advantage.
The recess can be used as an open or closed cabinet. Built-in shelves are usually located next to the bed or between windows.
Types of wall shelves in the bedroom
Depending on the purpose, shelves on the wall in the bedroom can be of different configurations. The choice is also influenced by their ergonomics, combination with the overall ensemble of the room, and the area of the bedroom.
Shelves vary in shape, design and materials
Wall shelves
The most common option is when the structure is attached directly to the wall. This can be either a single classic shelf or modular modern compositions of various shapes.
The place for a wall shelf is determined based on its purpose.
Wall mounted shelves for the bedroom are universal:
- can be placed in any convenient place - above a desk, bed, on another wall, in niches;
- suitable for storing various items;
- easy to install;
- have a wide range of prices.
When installing hanging shelves in the bedroom, it is important to correctly calculate the height of their location, the reliability of the fastenings, and the material.
Corner shelves
If the room is small, then the most effective solution would be corner shelves. In addition to additional storage space, this design will give the bedroom more coziness. You can create several shelves yourself, purchase a ready-made module, or contact a designer to create an exclusive model.
Interesting corner shelves will highlight your design approach to arranging your bedroom
As an option, it is worth considering corner shelving for the bedroom, photos of which are presented below. This can be a rack with rounded shelves or two shelves connected at right angles. Such structures are especially suitable if the corner is uneven, there are defects when pasting wallpaper, and others.
In the corner of the bedroom you can place a spacious floor rack with open shelves
Bedside shelves
An indispensable attribute above a bed without a headboard are bedside shelves for the bedroom. They seem to complement the design, while at the same time providing comfort. One or more shelves also compensate for the lack of bedside tables. And if there are racks on both sides of the bed, then a great idea would be to attach a shelf between them.
A small hanging shelf can easily replace a bedside table
In addition to alarm clocks, books and magazines, lamps or night lights are often installed on them.
The fastening of bedside shelves should be especially reliable in order to avoid accidents; the distance from the head in a sitting position and the bottom shelf should be at least 20 cm.
Shelves in the living room interior
In fact, the living room can be called the “face” of the apartment: guests come here, the whole family gathers here, this room can tell about the tastes, interests and preferences of the owners, so its design must be approached with all responsibility. The interior should be both beautiful and functional. Most often, shelves are placed above the sofa, in niches or near the TV; let's look at each option in more detail.
Shelves painted to match the furniture look good; they do not “eat up” space and visually expand the room. However, techniques for playing with contrasts also work: black or chocolate brown shelves will look good on a light wall (white, beige, cream, light yellow). The chaotically located shelves look interesting (a la a children's labyrinth). Of course, they cannot be called too functional, but their aesthetic qualities are excellent.
If you are looking for a modern option, you can abandon wooden shelves and give preference to glass in different interpretations. Glass can create a special atmosphere of lightness and elegance, so it is suitable even for small rooms. Transparent and matte, colored and patterned, complemented by lighting, shelves fit into most interiors very organically.
Since living room sets and so-called “walls” are gradually losing ground, lighter and simpler solutions are taking their place. Shelving, open shelves, niches, shelves located on corners or around columns are the perfect solution for any living room. It is best to use the space above the sofa or on the opposite wall, but if there is no free space, any corners and partitions will do.
The space around the TV can also be useful: for a high-tech interior, glass shelves arranged in a cascade are suitable, and equipment is already placed in the center. You can frame the TV with hanging shelves (wooden or plastic) and play with contrasts. There are also so-called picture shelves: visually they resemble a canvas frame, inside of which there are small open shelves.
Plasterboard structures are also very convenient, because they can be given any shape and installed with your own hands. Make markings, attach metal or wooden guides, cover with sheets of plasterboard, and then putty and paint the finished shelf. Products that match the color of the wall are very popular - they look like a single whole and do not clutter up the room.
What materials are the shelves made of?
A wide range of materials allows you to create bedroom shelves for every taste and for various purposes. For their production, they use both artificial materials - plastic, MDF, chipboard and others, and natural ones - metal, glass, wood, stone.
Wooden products always look attractive and stylish
The choice of material depends on many factors, but the main criteria are functionality, practicality and style.
Shelves made of chipboard and MDF can be of various configurations
Glass shelves
Glass shelves look beautiful and stylish; this material allows you to create interior elements of various configurations and finishes. And glass shelves in the bedroom with lighting, among other things, also serve as a night light.
Glass shelves are transparent, matte, tinted or stained glass
Peculiarities:
- depending on the purpose, the thickness of the glass also varies - from 5 mm for souvenirs and over 1 cm for a TV;
- The shelves differ in their mounting - on brackets or hanging;
- shape - from classic rectangular to non-standard exclusive;
- glass allows the use of various finishes - drawing, tinting, matting.
Glass shelves are often combined with other materials - wood, metal, mirror.
If there are children in the house, special attention should be paid to processing the edges and their rounding; it is better to use elements of a more rounded shape made of tempered glass.
Metal shelves
The undeniable advantages of metal shelves are strength and durability. The service life of such products is unlimited, and in case of any surface damage, the defects can be easily eliminated.
Metal furniture is popular along with wooden products
Advantages:
- metal shelves are practical to use - easy to clean;
- resistant to any impact;
- withstand very heavy loads;
- environmentally friendly.
The only drawback of such products is the rather high cost, but for the style of the room, high-tech is the best choice.
Stone shelves
Wall shelves made of stone are strong, durable and practical pieces of furniture. To create them, natural or artificial stone is used. Stone shelves create a special style, provided they are combined with the interior of the room.
The photo shows stylish shelves made of acrylic stone in the interior of a children's bedroom
In the production of artificial stone shelves, acrylic agglomerate is mainly used, which has a dense structure and a beautiful appearance that imitates natural stone.
Peculiarities:
- stone shelves are resistant to mechanical damage, humidity, and temperature changes;
- due to the absence of pores, they have high hygiene levels;
- shelves made of artificial stone are much lighter, but at the same time retain all the properties of natural material;
- can be of a heterogeneous structure due to crumbs of minerals, classic and decorative;
- do not require special care.
Acrylic is easy to process. Therefore, shelves made of artificial stone can be of various shapes.
Manufacturing materials
A spacious and stylish shelf above the bed in the bedroom is selected based on the general concept of the room and interior design, because each style has its own characteristics and distinctive features.
Natural and processed wood, wear-resistant and practical plastic are used as materials for the production of shelves; combined designs are often found, which are a combination of materials such as natural stone and glass, wood and its derivatives.
Choosing a style for the bedroom
Before decorating the interior of the bedroom, choose a style. In a sleeping room, this is especially important, since the decor and color scheme should promote relaxation and rest.
In modern interiors, it is appropriate to use laconic shelves with simple geometric shapes
Wooden shelves on a metal frame will fit perfectly into an urban loft
There are many trends from modern, characterized by convenience and functionality: boho, fusion, eco-style, vintage, pop art and others, to historical - Empire, Rococo, Art Deco, and ethnic - Chinese, Mediterranean and others.
Wooden shelves with worn surfaces will fit perfectly into a Provencal interior
Whatever style is chosen for the bedroom, it is important that this direction is consistent with: colors, furniture, finishing materials, lighting, textiles, accessories.
For example, the classic style is characterized by pastel colors, furniture and textiles made from natural materials, chandeliers, and paintings. Accessories are placed on single long wall shelves.
Natural wood shelves are more suitable for a classic interior.
Simple painted wood shelf in a Scandinavian style bedroom
Wardrobe and workplace
In a small bedroom, every centimeter counts. By installing a design with sliding doors in a small room, we are guaranteed to save space, because wardrobes can be placed close to the bed. Hinged doors do not have this advantage. Next to the structure, you can equip a small cozy office by placing a table in the resulting niche and hanging shelves.
Decor and design of wall shelves
Depending on the style of the room, the type of shelves, material, color, and finish are chosen. Shelves in the bedroom interior have both decorative and rational meaning. You can decorate them using painting, lighting, fastenings with decorative finishes.
Shelves should be combined with the surrounding environment and harmonize with decorative items. For example, light decorative elements will look beautiful on wooden shelves built into a brown niche.
An important role is also played by the order in which objects are arranged on racks and shelves. After all, this is an open space that should decorate the room:
- put books in a certain order - by height, color, in special boxes;
- use decorative containers for small items;
- do not overload with an abundance of things, you can leave some cells empty;
- use beautiful installations;
- You can arrange objects symmetrically.
The photo shows an example of the successful use of wall shelves as bright accents
Universal options
What to do if the renovation is completed and you don’t want any more construction work, but there are no shelves near the bed? There is an excellent offer: ready-made solutions with built-in shelves have been on sale for a long time.
Thanks to the large number of models presented, you can make the perfect choice specifically for your interior. There are several variations of the headboard.
Firstly, the presence of one long shelf, stretched across the entire width of the bed.
Secondly, division into several surfaces, usually located directly at the head of the room, or placed along the edges as bedside tables.
There are also complex samples that combine a bed and a shelving unit.
Examples of interesting wall shelf designs and interior ideas
For any bedroom interior, you can choose the option of wall shelves, which not only will not disrupt the overall styling of the room, but will become interesting accents. You can give free rein to your imagination and design these interior elements yourself, or turn to design projects.
Original shelf in the shape of a tree branch
Modern shelves with built-in lighting
Compact shelf made of painted chipboard in the corner of a small bedroom
Combined shelf with a closed section in a teenager's bedroom
Zigzag shelf made of colored plastic in a children's room
Wall shelves in the bedroom are a worthy replacement for bulky cabinets. Properly selected for their purpose and style, these elements will not only become storage space, but also decorate the room.
Whatnots
This type of furniture is a mobile structure with racks and shelves. Such models are often used in bedrooms, as they can be easily moved from one place to another without much effort.
Shelves can lean against the wall or be used instead of a partition in the room. The shelf can be used as a bedside shelf or as a cabinet standing separately next to a window or door.
Such furniture not only allows you to store various small items, but also visually expands and divides the space into zones.
I would like to believe that the descriptions of various types of shelves and photographs of them made it possible to determine the option that you need. Shelves will be an excellent option for saving space and placing necessary things next to you.
Shelves on the wall in the bedroom, 50 photos
Storage system near the window
The partitions of the window opening, which are often ignored, can turn into a full-fledged storage and relaxation area, combining with a workplace. The photographs show that the thoughtful design combines several cabinets and also plays the role of a sofa with internal drawers.
When it seems that there is a catastrophic lack of space in the bedroom, it is worth looking at the space from a new angle. Any tiny room provides the opportunity to create a convenient place to store things, if you approach the task wisely and with imagination.
