Often it is thanks to furniture that the interior is filled with that desired cozy flavor that everyone dreams of. And if we are talking about a bedroom, first of all it concerns a spacious bed.
Today, hardly anyone can be surprised by a standard bed with a monotonous and boring headboard. And these are the ones that are most often found in furniture showrooms, advertisements, the media and popular magazines about interior design. However, do not despair - a forged bed will be an excellent alternative and an original choice at the same time. And there is a good reason for this, because such furniture is not only beautiful, but also practical. It will not serve you for a month, not a year, or even a dozen years. In fact, such a bed has no wear and tear.
We propose to take a closer look at the types of forged beds and stylistic solutions for bedrooms with their presence.
On a royal scale
Don't know what style to choose for your own bedroom? An excellent solution can be vintage, which tends to have an ancient flavor, which will always be relevant. By the way, they say that a bedroom reminiscent of a royal mansion is more conducive to pleasant, colorful dreams.
Allow yourself a little luxury: ornate patterned headboards slightly higher than standard ones, a few golden accents - and your relaxation area will not be much different from the majestic palace chambers.
The picture of luxurious landscaping can be complemented by warm or pastel discreet shades of the walls, fluffy beautiful carpets, sconces, antique-style candlesticks or mirrors in the antique spirit. And for greater persuasiveness, the same noble, stately dressing table would not hurt.
Snow airiness
Do you still associate forged furniture with something heavy, heavy, depressing and massive? The white color of the wrought-iron bed will convince you at first glance. This light snowy shade will turn absolutely any metal backrest into airy clouds striving for eternal weightlessness.
Perfect composition
Showing individuality and special originality is bold and, of course, commendable. However, you also need to be careful with uniqueness and unusualness, because an ultra-stylish piece of furniture in your bedroom can cause confusion among guests and the thought “what is all this for?”, or even a completely disapproving look, silently saying, “too much.” In a classic standard interior, a wrought-iron bed with elegant patterns requires companions in the form of interior elements that harmonize with it.
It’s good when the forged ornateness will be set off in the same spirit by an armchair, bedside table, frame on a mirror or a small stand.
This type of bed fits perfectly into the classic style of the bedroom and gives it a European aristocracy.
Graceful romance in curves
There are quite a few varieties of forged beds, but this does not stop inventive craftsmen. They regularly surprise us with new masterpieces. Such interior decoration items can be ordered according to your own drawing, in which case you will find a unique item for personal use.
Refined coils intertwined in patterns give the metal bed a lightness. Contemplating a modern forged bed, one cannot help but describe it as massive.
But such an ephemeral idea does not correspond to reality. This creation is characterized by increased strength and reliability, minimizing the fear of damaging it.
The bed will easily fit into a bedroom of any size, because it does not take up much space. If you need a laconic bed, you should choose a rectangular product, despite this, their severity and simplicity are quite conventional. But such circumstances do not deprive it of its unique charm.
In case you are really inclined to furnish the room with forged items, then carefully work out its design, and so thoroughly that not a single detail is left unattended; subsequently, all the details will play a picturesque role in creating a first-class interior.
First of all, before purchasing this bed, decide on its volume. It must match the size of your bedroom. This is a very important moment.
Powerful forged beds in the interior can decorate only spacious rooms, otherwise they will not look elegant. In a small room it is better to install a smaller bed.
Remembering childhood
We are all familiar with childhood houses built from scrap materials, huts made from sheets, blankets and chairs, which created a feeling of personal space, security and tranquility. As adults, we also care about home comfort, warmth, and tranquility. But how to create something that will remind us at least a little of childhood?
A wrought iron bed with vertical high elevations in the bedroom is an excellent option for this purpose. All that remains is to decorate your favorite bed with a light, beautiful fabric and get that same feeling of calm under the night cover and canopy.
Methods for making forged beds
Forged beds are made mainly by two methods:
- Stamping;
- Handmade.
The price for stamped ones is several times lower, because they are produced faster and are not unique. During manual work, the master spends much more time, but the result is an exclusive, one might even say designer, product. It can be made according to customer's sketches.
The process itself is divided into several stages:
- Heating the blank (steel base). Gradually heat the stove until it reaches a dark red heat. At this stage, preheated material is placed in it. The last nuance is very important, since a cold blank from a sharp temperature difference in the outer and inner layers can give cracks and breaks, which will not be visually visible, but will make themselves felt during crimping. The material is heated to the maximum temperature (a separate threshold is established for metals of different hardness) and removed from the furnace.
- The next step will be crimping. Here the master begins to forge a blank. Ordinary people may assume that the metal inside has a dense structure, but in fact this is not the case. Microscopic cavities and “tunnels” are hidden under the top layer. You need to get rid of them, that is, “squeeze” the blank: press the heated material with a hammer.
- Preparation. Almost the final stage. During preparation, the blank is given the desired shape and adjusted to the required dimensions. The result is an almost finished product, but still with rough outlines. This process, in turn, is also divided into several types: preparation of rings, flat things, solid and hollow cylinders.
- Final finishing. At this stage, the product is finally adjusted to the sketch. It is cleaned of cracks, nicks and “bypassed” with a hammer again. At the same time, cold water is used to pour over the product. As a result, scale is formed, which has a positive effect on the smoothness of the surface. Finish the work by priming the surface and painting it.
When heated, scale forms on the surface of the blank. It partially falls off during crimping, and the rest is removed with a broom. Because of this layer, the blank loses a small part of its original size. For this reason, they take it a little more than the part they want to receive.
Laconic simplicity
Sometimes being too creative and original when choosing a piece of furniture may not always be the best solution for your room. This also applies to the wrought iron bed in the bedroom. A classic shape, minimal decor, discreet color and a few graceful curves will be enough. After all, aesthetics often means simplicity, which brings maximum harmony to the interior.
Wrought iron bed and bedroom area
In small bedrooms with a shortage of sq.m. bulky furniture should not be used. This rule also applies to beds. In such rooms they will already occupy most of the room, so the forged pattern should be simple and the colors should be neutral. In spacious bedrooms, wide beds are more reminiscent of luxurious beds. It would be useful to additionally install a canopy, the frame of which is also made of metal and complemented with decorative elements. The imitation of thin tree trunks with weaving leaves and branches or columns topped with vines looks original.
In proud loneliness
A single bed is absolutely not inferior to a traditional double family bed, either in beauty or comfort. But it has a clear advantage that will definitely please the egoist living inside each of us. The fact is that your bedchamber remains only yours: there is no need to give in and share it with someone.
A luxurious forged model will expand your horizons regarding the choice of furniture and help you decide on such a difficult choice of the best place for your quality rest.
Pros of metal beds
Today, iron beds are made both by traditional forging and stamping. Of course, artistic forging is exclusive and handmade, which is quite expensive. But many serial iron beds are in no way inferior to forged ones, and sometimes even surpass them in their elegance. In addition to beautiful iron models, simple inexpensive beds are also made, which are usually used in hotels, hospitals, army barracks, hostels, camps and other public places.
Metal beds are very popular as they have many advantages.
- Firstly, they are highly durable and reliable. This is why many parents buy metal bunk beds for their children.
- Secondly, they are very convenient and have a lot of configurations.
- Thirdly, iron beds are environmentally friendly and do not emit or absorb any substances.
- Fourthly, they are very elegant, colorful and attractive. With their help you can emphasize the romantic, calm atmosphere of your bedroom.
- And fifthly, they are available to everyone. In stores you can find iron beds for every budget.
We combine the incompatible
Man and woman, yin and yang, emotions and reason, fire and water - opposites surround us everywhere. The interior is no exception in this regard. Here, designers often play with contradictory trends, materials and colors. Vivid evidence of this can be seen in the following photos.
The design of this single bed successfully combines wrought iron construction and rattan weaving.
The wooden frame and forged elements of the bed look very noble.
A wrought-iron crib in a children's bedroom in the Art Nouveau style is an effective design solution.
The combination of wrought iron furniture and wood trim will bring a special atmosphere to the interior of the room, more warmth, coziness and comfort.
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