Shelves above the bed in the bedroom are not only an excellent design solution, but also a very practical way to refresh the design of the room (photo). Such shelves can easily accommodate books, souvenirs, family photos, an alarm clock, creams and even a night light. But the great thing is that with the help of shelves you can decorate an accent wall in an original way.
A shelf above the bed is an interesting way to fill empty space in a bedroom interior
Moreover, such shelves will allow you to permanently get rid of bedside tables, which cannot always be placed in the room for reasons of saving space inside the sleeping space. And even if there is not enough space in the room, shelves above the crib in the bedroom can be an excellent option for wall decoration (photo). You can get acquainted with the various shelf options in this article.
Benefits of using shelves in the bedroom
Decorating your bedroom with shelves is truly a design solution with which you can pleasantly enliven the space and give it uniqueness. The price for the shelves is small, and the practical side will not keep you waiting long.
A large number of existing structures, tailored to suit a wide variety of interiors, ranging from classic style to futuristic high-tech, will allow you to equip the room.
A shelf above the bed can play a purely decorative role and serve as a place to place photographs, figurines and other small items
Also, the shelf can carry a functional load, creating additional storage space
Depending on the style you choose, the number of bedside shelves for your bedroom may vary. For those who care about little things and try to store as much as possible, designs of several hanging shelves are suitable. This option will allow you to modify your interior at any time because the shelves can be:
- Repaint.
- Install elsewhere.
- Place decorative elements on the shelves.
Such shelves are perfect for those who collect collectible editions of books, unusual figurines, or simply want the room to always smell like flowers. You may not yet know what to put on the shelf in the bedroom, but that’s okay, because you can contact a professional interior designer and he will help you with this.
For the younger generation
Keeping necessary little things near your head is not the exclusive need of an adult. Many children also like to always have their favorite things close to them, but this often affects their comfort during sleep: toys scattered around the bed make it difficult to find a comfortable position and fall asleep.
In this case, shelves above the children's bed come to the rescue. Being confident that all the most precious things are next to him, the child will sleep soundly and peacefully.
Variety of furniture shelves: varieties and differences
As noted above, shelves are functional furniture, which means they can vary significantly. Furniture shelves can be classified by:
- Material: wood, glass, plastic, metal.
- Placement: corner, hanging, wall.
- Design: combination, multi-tiered, composition, single, console.
- Functionality: shelving, bathroom shelf, kitchen shelves, bookshelves.
Hanging shelves for the bedroom
The designs of such over-bed shelves for the bedroom look very attractive because they have a number of advantages. First of all, this is their financial accessibility. Secondly, this is an opportunity to independently choose the shelf option that suits you. And finally, thirdly, the shelves can be moved at any time and thereby refresh the interior of the room.
Hanging shelves are the most traditional, versatile and fairly reliable option.
Shelves built into niches
Niches can be different: rectangular, round, narrow, wide, etc., and installing shelves in such niches significantly saves space in the room. Of course, it will be impossible to move such shelves without direct intervention in the renovation of the room, however, such shelves are an excellent space saver. Using shelves built into niches, you can forever abandon bulky cabinets and bedside tables.
Built-in shelves fit harmoniously into the interior space due to the fact that they are part of the wall
Modular design on the wall at the head
Using special assembly modules, you can store more things in the room. You can assemble one yourself. To do this, you will need to acquire a furniture panel, the necessary modules and a small number of tools. You can install both floor-mounted and wall-mounted modules. The main thing is that the material used is of high quality and durable, so that the shelf holds tightly.
Shelves assembled from multi-colored modules look very impressive.
Ledge-step behind the headboard and next to the bed
For those who don’t really like large structures, a step ledge is perfect, which is usually placed at a height of half a meter from the floor. This design can be used when you want to add volume to an accent wall.
You can make such a shelf in the form of a step yourself from plasterboard.
Description of species
There are the following types of shelves and racks:
- wall shelf in the headrest;
- a bookcase in a niche above the bed, can be rectangular, wide, long;
- prefabricated modules – both wall-mounted and floor-mounted;
- a ledge at the head of the bed or near it - usually located at a height of half a meter from the floor.
Considering the design options for shelves, they are divided into several types.
- Built-in. Used for unusual interiors.
- Mounted. The most common option.
- Open. To visually increase the volume of the room.
- Closed. Used for storing bed linen.
- Combined. For their manufacture, various materials differing in structure can be used.
By type of design
Shelves are divided into several types according to the type of construction.
Classic version
Simple device. This is a shelf of certain geometric dimensions. It can be hung on the wall using special brackets. This design is affordable and has a good appearance.
You can use a different number of shelves. Usually they hang not one, but more shelves. This option is quite convenient, as it allows you to easily reach any thing with your hand. It is important not to overdo it with the quantity so that the design does not look bulky.
You can hang elements in any arrangement. This option is suitable for 2 or more shelves. They can be hung in any order, forming interesting designs in the interior of the room.
Different shapes of furniture elements. There are not only straight shelves, but also corner ones for books. With this configuration you can create an interesting bedroom design.
Shelf in a recess (niche)
The place for storing household items is in a niche. It is constructed at the time of construction or renovation of a room using sheets of drywall. The furniture is flush with the wall.
It is possible to select shelves for uneven or round wall surfaces. It is more difficult to make such a structure, and skilled builders are needed here. But the frame can be attached anywhere.
You can make as many shelves as you like in a niche. This can be 5 or more pieces of furniture. Their number is determined locally, previously agreed upon with the builders. This design is ergonomic, and shelves are built not only at the head of the bed, but also on the sides. Its construction takes a lot of time and effort.
Modular designs
The furniture consists of modules. They can be wall-mounted and bolted together. The shapes and sizes of shelves can be varied and differ from each other.
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The module at the head of the bed consists of the storage system that was provided at the beginning. There is no need for assembly and fastening. Is everything ready. You just need to choose your preferences: long open shelves will hang on top, and bedside tables with drawers will be below, or vice versa.
Wall modules can also be fixed haphazardly. This option for arranging the modules looks rather unusual and intricate, since they are hung separately.
Integrated (combined) shelf blocks
Fashionable module blocks are different in shape and appearance. This design consists of shelving connected to the bed. In some cases, closed bedside tables are provided. They are attached along various geometric lines (broken or curved). They, in turn, come in different types.
- Wall mounted cabinets with shelves. This option frees up space on the floor from furniture. One condition is that the wall on which the bedside table and shelves will be hung must be strong to support the weight of the furniture.
- Option for a folding or articulated bed. Using this design, you can turn the bed into a closet with a storage rack, and thereby free up space in the room. The bed lifting mechanism is located in a durable frame and can ensure 100% safety of the structure.
Shelf material
The material used to make shelves is wood, safety glass, metal and even drywall.
Shelves of original design can serve as a bright decorative element in the interior of the room
Wood materials
The most common option for making shelves above the bed in the bedroom (see photo) is wood, despite the fact that there are more affordable modern alternatives. This is because wood structures are quite strong and durable.
Wooden shelves can be matched to any style
Other wood materials:
- veneer;
- MDF;
- chipboard;
- plywood;
- furniture board.
Bright shelves made of painted chipboard in a little boy's bedroom
Veneer is a thin wood structure (2-3 mm) obtained by cutting. The veneer can be oak, walnut, beech, or birch. It is economically profitable to use veneer, especially when producing exclusive shelf samples. In this case, veneers of various types of wood can be used.
Veneer is most often used to imitate natural wood on products made from chipboard or MDF.
If you nevertheless decide not to use veneer, but to consider a real tree, then do not forget that its quality is influenced by the environment (ecology) in which the tree grew, its age and the time of felling. But it is advisable to use plywood in the case when you want to recreate the natural color of birch by repainting it in the desired color.
Plywood is a fairly versatile material from which you can make shelves of a wide variety of designs and designs.
Glass
Some may consider choosing glass as a shelf material an unsafe decision. However, at the moment there are quite strong, unbreakable glasses that can be absolutely safely used.
Glass shelves look light and airy and are suitable for modern interiors
The use of glass in the interior visually expands the space in the room. Typically, such shelves are used in bathrooms or cupboards. There are also plastic (for the bathroom), metal (for heavy things) and plasterboard shelves.
Plastic shelves have a modern design and are perfect for high-tech interiors
Tree
Let us remind you that wooden furniture is quite expensive. But if you have already decided to purchase a wooden shelf or rack for your bedroom, then let’s try together to consider the pros and cons of this material, and also make sure whether the product is worth the money.
Advantages of wooden furniture products:
Safety. Wood is a hypoallergenic, clean material. It is ideal for a bedroom or children's room, as it does not emit harmful chemicals. Your microclimate in the house will be safe.
Beauty. No material that imitates solid wood can compare with a natural product in appearance. Wood will always look expensive and luxurious
And it doesn’t matter whether it’s a closet or a small shelf in the bedroom. Wooden interior details are most suitable for loft style
Durability and maintainability. It is quite easy to restore a wooden shelf so that it will last a long time not only for you, but also for your descendants.
We hope that this information was useful and will help you in the future to make the right choice of shelves for your bedroom!
Wall shelves above the bed: design and placement options
Before placing wall shelves above the crib, you should think about your safety. The items that you are going to place on this shelf should be light, and the location of the shelf should be as far as possible from those sleeping. Such shelves can be:
- Built-in. Most often used to create a unique interior.
- Mounted. One of the most common options is when the shelf is attached to the wall or suspended from the ceiling using special fasteners.
- Open. An option for those who want to add more volume to the interior space.
- Closed. Used for storing bedding items (pillows, blankets, sheets, blankets, etc.).
- Combined. They can combine combinations of various materials used in the production of shelves.
Closed shelves perfectly protect things and objects from dust accumulation
Classic shelves
Classic (rectangular) shelves are distinguished by the fact that they are attached directly to the wall. Using these shelves leaves the wall open, which opens up many design possibilities for the room. These shelves are inexpensive and anyone can install them.
A rectangular shelf can be placed between two cabinets on either side of the bed
Whatnots
Such shelves will be an ideal solution for small spaces because they are mobile, i.e. they can easily be moved to another location. A properly selected bookcase can serve as a partition in studio apartments. They are also convenient to use for storing sleeping items: slippers, bathrobes, bed linen, etc.
A floor-type shelf-shelf is a fairly durable structure on which you can place many things and objects
Window openings decorated with shelves
Shelves framing a window in the bedroom are not only functional, but also a very practical design solution.
If the bedroom has a work area, then having shelves in the brightest part of the room will help create a full-fledged and comfortable mini-office.
A relaxation area, located next to the window of a spacious bedroom, is an ideal solution for having a good time on a comfortable bench, on either side of which there are shelves with items necessary for a useful and comfortable pastime.
Color and filling of shelves
When choosing a color for your shelves, you should start from the overall design. Usually soft pastel colors are used in bedrooms, so hanging shelves should match.
Shelves can be contrasting or, conversely, merge with the surrounding space. Both solutions are acceptable in the bedroom interior
Color solution
For example, white color looks very laconic and can refresh the surrounding space. But you shouldn’t forget about other shades if they are appropriate. The main thing is that the color scheme is soothing and spacious to the right extent.
White shelves will stand out effectively against a darker background and attract attention.
Designer delights
Shelves with frosted glass and even backlit are often used as unusual design ideas. If we talk about the classic style, then wood is used as the material. It is customary to place such shelves in niches or hang them on brackets.
Shelves with built-in LED lighting look stylish and original.
But in the Scandinavian style, on the contrary, they try to use hanging shelves decorated with flowers, lamps, framed photographs and figurines. Shelves can be decorated with ornaments if we are talking about country or Provence style. Shelves in the loft style are distinguished by an unusual combination of wood and metal.
Scandinavian-style bedroom with a shelf used to display paintings
Modern bedroom equipped with open shelving
Wall shelves in the sleeping area: stylish storage system
Wall-mounted shelf options are especially popular. Moreover, single surfaces span the entire width of the head of the bed. Depending on the purpose, the shelves above the bed are installed at the level of the outstretched arm of the person lying down or at some distance from the surface of the bed. It is advisable to equip the structure with a limiter in the form of a strip along the outer perimeter. Particular attention is paid to fastening elements.
When decorating narrow bedrooms, designers recommend installing shelves above the head of the bed across the entire width of the wall. This visually expands the area of the room, while at the same time providing space for storing things needed in the bedroom area.
If you decorate the space above the bed with two levels of hanging surface, then the lower shelf can be conveniently used for storing mobile accessories, and the upper shelf can be used for a collection of souvenirs or designer panels.
Decorative shelf above the bed in the bedroom interior
Decor shelf above the bed in a white bedroom
Wooden shelf above the bed
A hanging shelf above the bed in the bedroom can be made of wood, metal, glass and polymers. The product has the following advantages:
- availability of offers. Prices vary depending on the base material and features of the fastening systems;
- Exhaustive range of choice. It’s easy to choose a model for an interior with any stylistic concept;
- color solutions without restrictions;
- easy to install and remove if necessary;
- it’s easy to independently update the product design using decoupage techniques, interior paints or self-adhesive wallpaper;
- if you periodically change the composition of the decorative composition on the shelf, this also gives the effect of novelty in the interior.
Shelf with a textured wood pattern above the head of the bed
Headboard with shelf
In addition, it is easy to make a wall shelf with your own hands. Select the base material in a specialized store, not forgetting about the fasteners. Drill the required number of holes in the selected area above the stock using a drill. Insert the dowels and screw the connecting corners of the shelf with self-tapping screws.
Wide headboard with large shelf
Book shelf above the bed
To ensure the reliability of the design, be sure to carry out testing activities. Load the self-installed shelf with books, magazines, and unbreakable household items and leave it in this state for a day. Next, remove the load and check the quality of work: if all the parts are in the correct position, then you can use the structure for its intended purpose without fear of unpleasant consequences.
Bed with shelves at the head
Bed with shelves in bedroom interior
Geometry of placement of wall shelves
The most popular options for placing wall shelves include:
- In a niche above or next to the bed. Rectangular options in which it is convenient to store bedding.
- At the head of the bed. Semicircular and rectangular options, which are great for placing books, gadgets or an alarm clock.
- To the side of the bed. Convenient for placing reading lights, glasses case or medicine bottle.
- In the corner. Suitable for bathroom, kitchen or bar.
For a very small bedroom, a small shelf fixed in the corner of the room is suitable.
The optimal height at which shelves can be placed is a distance from 130 to 160 cm, depending on the convenience and size of the room.
Classic style bedroom with a shelf built into the furniture
Wooden book shelves in a rustic bedroom
Shelves for a bedroom are one of the easiest ways to make a space more comfortable and spacious. Today, manufacturers provide a wide range of shelves, so absolutely everyone can choose something exclusively for themselves.
How can I place
Decorative shelves are located at different heights above the bed. If the object is supposed to be actively used (put a cup of water, put a book, glasses), then it is fixed at arm's length. In order for the shelf to fit organically into the decor of the bedroom, it is necessary to take into account not only the style of the room, but also its size:
- in narrow rooms, long shelves above the bed will help visually correct the overall geometry and make the bedroom visually wider. You can also combine several open shelves and products made in the form of thin hollow boxes;
- In spacious rooms, shelves decorated with racks look creative. To prevent the design from seeming cumbersome, you should not make many rows and densely crowd the surfaces with various trinkets or books.
If the location of the shelves above the headboard is annoying (there is a fear that objects or a shelf above the bed in the bedroom may fall), then it is recommended to place them on the side of the bed. Moreover, a bed with shelves that are not symmetrically located will look interesting. The shelves mounted on a large decorative wooden panel look very stylish. This idea is especially relevant for beds without a headboard. It is easy to equip such shelves with hidden lighting.
You can attach both individual single shelves and multi-tier structures in the bedroom. Interesting patterns are obtained from shelves of various configurations. In this case, certain intervals are maintained between objects. This technique will give the composition visual lightness.
Photo of shelves above the bed
Metal
Metal furniture is popular along with furniture made of wood, plastic and other materials. It is customary to equip office premises, shops, schools, and warehouses with metal shelves. But more and more often metal furniture is found in the interior of the house. The popularity of the metal can only be explained by the fact that it is impeccable in quality.
So, you have decided to purchase a metal shelf for your bedroom.
What are the main advantages and what you should definitely pay attention to
Strength. The metal can withstand impacts, is less prone to damage, and can withstand heavy loads. If we take into account the advantages from a safety point of view, the metal shelf will not be subject to corrosion and fire.
Durability. Among other materials, metal is distinguished by its durability. Even if your shelf “fails,” it is very easy to repair. If scratches, chips or other damage are detected, the metal object can be easily repainted in any color you like.
Convenient to use. Furniture made from this material is unpretentious in cleaning methods, be it dry or wet. You can wash your metal shelf with confidence, knowing that this will not affect its quality or appearance in any way.
Appearance. Metal decorative elements are very suitable for the Art Nouveau style.
