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.
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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.
Metal beds
The first iron beds appeared many decades ago. Of course, then metal products were rare, therefore they were equated with luxury and wealth items, and were available only to those in power. Over time, new methods of metal processing appeared, and thanks to the development of metallurgy, iron beds became available to a wider range of people. Forged beds were replaced by analogues created using stamping.
Today, a metal bed is a wonderful interior decoration, as well as a symbol of reliability and durability. Their refined, sophisticated lines take us back to the times of knightly tournaments and balls. Smooth curves and lace patterns perfectly complement the interior and make you feel like someone of noble blood. Thanks to the openwork headboard, iron beds do not look bulky and massive; on the contrary, they carry a certain lightness.
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.
Review of manufacturers
Of course, a bed forged by hand, and even using the hot method, costs a lot. But there is an alternative to an expensive purchase - standard factory furniture, presented in the collections of many manufacturers. By choosing this option, you will be able to save money, while the quality of the product will be decent.
It is worth paying attention to the beautiful wrought iron beds made in Malaysia. They are affordable, their decor is laconic, not overloaded with details, often combined with wooden elements, and suits many interior styles. The most famous Malaysian manufacturers of wrought iron furniture are TetChair and Red-Black.
Products from Italy are famous for their high quality. These are exclusive products that can be made to order. Metal beds from Italian manufacturers Alfabed, Dorelan, Besana, Signorini & Coco have a unique design and consist of a large number of hand-made forged elements. They are so durable that they can be passed on to future generations.
The most famous Spanish manufacturer of forged metal furniture, including beds, the Dupen company, occupies the middle price segment in the sales line. But at the same time, the quality and design of its products are always at a high level, which is why the company is popular among consumers. Most of the Spanish forged interior items are made in classical and modern styles.
Alfabed Besana TetChair Signorini & Coco Red-Black Dupen Dorelan
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.
With your own hands
The quality of a hand-made forged bed depends on the level of skills possessed by the performer. The knowledge acquired as a result of self-study: studying theoretical articles and videos, attending master classes - does not allow implementing complex projects. To make products with a unique design, you should receive appropriate education.
Performers who decide to make a forged bed with their own hands will also need blacksmith equipment and blacksmith tools, consumables: profile pipes for assembling the frame and round rods for creating pattern elements, a sketch of the product.
Reference. Decorative parts for the production of patterns can be purchased from manufacturers and sellers. Many companies sell forged elements, so performers have a wide choice.
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.
Elegant romanticism in curves
“A wrought-iron bed can easily fit into a bedroom of any size because it does not require much space”
There are many models of forged furniture, but this does not stop inventive craftsmen. They are constantly adding new masterpieces to their lineup. You can ask for forged furniture to be made according to your own sketch, and then you will definitely receive an exclusive piece for your use.
the color of the wrought-iron bed headboard matches the bedside table
A wrought-iron bed in a modern interior can appear in any color interpretation, so it is quite easy to fit it into the decor. It has a place in both strict classics and ascetic minimalism.
The design of the bed is simple. A frame is attached to the frame, which can have the form:
- Oval.
- Rectangle.
- Circle.
The design of the back always matches the shape of the frame.
Refined curls intertwined with each other bring airiness to the iron bed. Looking at a modern wrought-iron bed, one wouldn’t dare call it massive, but the impression is deceiving and the product is highly durable and reliable, so don’t be afraid to damage it.
wrought iron bed design with original headboard
A wrought-iron bed can easily fit into a bedroom of any size because it does not require much space. If you need a laconic bed, then you should look for products with rectangular frames, although even their severity and conciseness are relative. They are still touchingly attractive.
If you are really ready to furnish a room with wrought iron furniture, then engage in a thorough study of its design, and so carefully that not a single detail is left unattended, because everything beautiful, by definition, is a derivative of a collection of masses of small elements.
Before ordering or buying a wrought-iron bed, decide on its dimensions. They should be in harmony with the dimensions of your bedroom. This is a very important stage.
A large wrought-iron bed can only appear in the interior of a spacious room, otherwise it will not look elegant.
a large wrought-iron bed is placed only in spacious rooms
In a small bedroom, it is better to install a more modest bed so as not to hide the entire usable area of the room under it. But this does not mean that you should be uncomfortable sleeping on it.
In order to enhance the impression of stylish decor, fill the room with some other forged elements. A mirror framed with an openwork frame, ornate sconces, ottomans and tables with pot-bellied legs are suitable. It’s not scary if the forged parts of the structures are added:
- Skin.
- Glass.
- Tree.
- Grapevine.
- Bamboo.
wooden bed with forged figured elements
Can't find anything suitable? No problem! You can order everything you think is necessary from a special company, and specialists will make you any piece of furniture in a design that will be in complete harmony with the wrought-iron bed that has appeared in your home interior .
Such items can be bedside tables, some stands, chairs or decorative trim of the fireplace. The presence of forged furniture requires appropriate finishing of walls, door and window openings. Everything should be in harmony with the metal monograms. Stunning grace and true originality will be added to the interior by additional elements such as figurines, souvenirs, candelabra, ideally antique work. In addition to the fact that these items will be an elegant decorative element, they will also bring back pleasant memories of the trips they brought or the people who presented them to you. And any little thing that is truly dear to the heart will help create a unique coziness and add romance to the atmosphere, which is especially valuable in a relaxation room.
wrought iron bed in a children's room
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.
Criterias of choice
Deep sleep and proper rest are the key to human health, so you need to approach the choice of sleeping place responsibly and carefully. Parameters to consider:
- Shape and size of furniture.
- The quantity, type, complexity of forged elements - these features directly affect the cost of the product.
- The purpose of the bed is for adults, teenagers, children.
Furniture made by hand forging is not a cheap pleasure, which is worth taking into account if you want to buy just such a bed for your bedroom.
Before purchasing or ordering furniture, you need to find out what metal the bed is made of, what are the structural features of the frame (made of pipes or all-metal). It is also important to pay attention to the distance between the individual forged elements of the backrest. If it is significant, the pillows will probably sag, thereby causing discomfort during rest. It would be useful to consider the features of the bottom - it is made of flexible slats or metal. It is also worth checking whether the structure does not creak. All these points are important for the subsequent comfortable use of the bed.
How to choose the right corner bed for children and adults
Shape and dimensions
Wrought iron beds can be rectangular, square, round or oval. The choice is influenced by the design of the bedroom, the taste of the owners, and the size of the room. The sleeping place should fit organically into the space of the room. It is usually recommended to choose a classic rectangular design; it fits any interior. A round or oval-shaped bed, despite its original appearance, may be uncomfortable for sleeping, and bedding for it will have to be custom-made. An undeniable advantage is that a bedroom with such furniture looks stylish and modern.
Forged beds, as well as wooden or any other analogues, come in single, double and one-and-a-half beds. A single model is available in widths from 80 to 100 cm, one-and-a-half models - from 100 to 150 cm, double models - from 160 cm to 2 meters. The size of the product is selected depending on the parameters of the room, leaving some space for free passage. Some useful tips:
- The length of furniture for sleeping should be chosen taking into account the height of the owner, adding to this value at least 20 cm. If a married couple sleeps on the bed, they are guided by the height of the person who is taller.
- The optimal width of a double model is when one person lying on his half with his arms thrown behind his head does not touch the other. If we are talking about a wrought-iron single bed, the elbows of the arms thrown behind the head should completely fit on the bed.
- There should be a distance of at least 70 cm between the bed and the wall, which ensures free access to the sleeping area and the ability to place a bedside table.
The height of the product should be such that it is comfortable to lie down and get up from it. This nuance is especially important when choosing a sleeping place for older people. The guideline is as follows: the top point of the mattress should be at the level of the knees of the person standing next to you or even slightly higher.
The bed can be ordered according to individual parameters, choosing convenient sizes and the desired shape. For example, children's models will look original in a fairy-tale design. True, exclusive furniture will cost more than standard furniture.
Square Round
Rectangular
Double Single Single and a half
Forged elements
For the manufacture of forged furniture elements, two methods are used - hot and cold:
- Hot forging of metal is most often done by hand. A metal blank is used, heated to 600–700 degrees in a forge, which is then processed with special tools. There is manual or machine hot forging. The first option is a special art, so products made in this way are always very expensive.
- The cold forging method is the processing of metal products using special dies fixed in a press. The resulting parts are connected by welding and bent using special devices. Forged furniture made in this way is much cheaper than the above.
Tips for making a headboard with your own hands, installation nuances
Cold forging Hot
The headboard, footboard, as well as the side elements and legs of the bed can be forged. Many users prefer products without a footboard. The choice of design and construction of the headboard is very important - the correct placement of pillows depends on this, which affects the quality of sleep.
Many people prefer to work or read while sitting in bed. In this case, a soft headboard with a wrought-iron frame is preferable. If aesthetics are more important to the furniture owner, the backrest is made completely forged, in which case the metal patterns look especially elegant and airy.
The more complex forged elements, the more expensive the bed. This is especially true for products made according to individual sketches using hand forging using the hot method.
When choosing patterns for furniture, a sense of proportion is important. Excessive congestion of the headboard with curls and complex ornaments can make it kitsch rather than an exquisite piece of furniture. Nowadays, not only floral motifs or fancy curves are popular, but also furniture with a laconic back in the minimalist style.
Many opt for combined products in which metal is combined with a wooden frame, leather or plastic elements. These beds look very original and fit any interior style. For example, a metal headboard and footboard blend seamlessly with wooden furniture legs. The comfort and attractiveness of the bedroom interior largely depends on the appearance of the forged elements of the bed.
Purpose of the design
Wrought iron furniture is purchased for both an adult bedroom and a children's room. Depending on the purpose of the structure, the requirements for it also change. A child's bed must be durable and safe. It should have no sharp corners, all elements should be well processed, and the surfaces should be painted with non-toxic paint.
Wrought iron beds for children can be bunk beds. They are stable due to their significant mass, and are equipped with special sides and ladders that ensure the safety of the child on the upper tier. In a teenager's room you can put a single bed with a laconic modern design.
Double models for married couples look great in a spacious bedroom. To support such a bed, you can place several pieces of furniture in the same style in the room. For example, bedside tables, a wrought-iron chandelier, candlesticks, a mirror in a metal frame. If space allows, you can put a wrought-iron sofa in the living room, which can be expanded into a full-fledged sleeping place.
A wrought-iron single or double bed is suitable for a small room in which one person sleeps. It is spacious, comfortable, and does not clutter up the space of the room thanks to the airiness of the forged patterns.
For newborns Children's Teenage Two-tier
For married couples Wrought iron sofa bed
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.
Do you have any unusual pieces of furniture or accessories at home? Write in the comments.
Advantages and disadvantages
Wrought iron beds are a bold, original choice for decorating a room. With their help, the bedroom interior becomes more organic and interesting.
Furniture with forged elements suits different stylistic trends: from classic to hi-tech or loft.
Forged furniture has its advantages and disadvantages. The advantages include:
- Strength and durability of the structure - a forged metal bed will faithfully last for several decades.
- Safety during operation.
- Moisture resistance - ensured by an anti-corrosion coating of the metal.
- Fire properties.
- No harm to the environment or the human body (if the structural elements are covered with high-quality paint).
- Wide variety of design solutions.
- Combinatorial with other materials (wood, leather, plastic).
- Exclusivity.
- Easy to care for.
The disadvantages of forged furniture are high cost and significant weight. This model is not recommended for installation in a studio apartment, which must quickly transform from a bedroom to a living room or office, because it will be impossible to move the massive structure alone. Forged and metal beds have a characteristic feature - the so-called iron cold, felt when touching the surface. Today, resourceful manufacturers are trying to mitigate this disadvantage by applying special “warm” coatings to the metal.
Durability, reliability of design Variety of design solutions Elegant appearance Durability and ease of maintenance Combinatorial with other materials
Environmental friendliness, moisture resistance, safety
How to choose a mattress
There are several rules for choosing mattresses for forged beds. Solid models are purchased for living rooms. It is better to choose softer models for the nursery and bedroom. Orthopedic products are recommended for people with spinal problems, scoliosis or slipped spinal discs.
Listen to the experts when buying a mattress.
Some prefer universal modifications: soft on one side, hard on the other. This is also a good option for the living room. When you need an extra bed, just turn the mattress over and take out the bedding.
Today there are many types of mattresses.
You need to decide on the type of mattress. Spring high, withstand heavy loads. Latex springless thin, not intended for a seat, comfortable for sleeping - completely follows the shape of the body. Holding capacity is measured in kilograms. It is better to choose products with a reserve of 20-30 kg; for the living room, choose the most highly durable ones.
The quality of your sleep will depend on the quality of your mattress.
A practical layer of coconut fiber increases the service life of the products. An important indicator is thermal conductivity. In winter, it will be cold on an iron bed even under a duvet if the mattress below does not accumulate human heat. It is better to give preference to trusted manufacturers.
The mattress dimensions must match your bed.
Characteristics of forged products
Modular and cabinet bedroom sets are combined with such furniture. Some do not consider metal beds for bedroom and nursery interior design projects due to prevailing stereotypes. It is generally accepted that metal structures begin to creak over time. This does not apply to modern models.
Types of metals used to create a bed: copper, iron, aluminum, cast iron.
Physical and mechanical characteristics depend on the method of manufacturing the beds:
- During hot forging, rolled metal pipes are characterized by increased strength. A heated rod is easier to deform; an airy openwork can be created manually. Hot forging uses hand and machine hammers. Monograms, floral decorations, peaks, balls, lattices, and other decorative elements are formed using the hot pressing method.
- Cold forging requires special equipment. Heat treatment is provided to relieve internal stress. Stamping decor is cheaper than pressed decor and is more often used in mass production of products.
Many of us associate forged products with palace decoration.
For reference. Private companies specialize in hot forging using ready-made decor.
