Shelves around the bed, what materials are most practical, methods of decoration

Shelves above the bed are a relevant detail in the design of a modern bedroom. The functionality is a creative alternative to a bedside table: it is convenient to install a lamp here, put a book or other accessories for comfortable rest and sleep. Often the design is used for purely decorative purposes. In this case, elegant figurines or vases, panels, paintings or family photos in a frame are placed on it.

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Use Cases

As a rule, a bedroom is a room in which a minimum of furnishings is used. The main piece of furniture is the bed. Therefore, shelves are used in a room for two purposes:

to create a stylish and unusual interior. Designers recommend decorating walls with hanging shelves. Thanks to the unusual arrangement of objects or the selection of products created from unusual materials, it is easy to give the bedroom an original look;
a bed with a shelf is very comfortable, because you can put a night lamp next to it and put a book or mobile phone. A modern fashion trend in interior design is the installation of wall shelves that replace bedside tables. Thanks to this solution, space is saved, and the room seems more spacious and airy.

An important advantage of most shelves is their affordable price. It will not be difficult to choose a product of an original look that will harmoniously fit into the style of the room and will be convenient to use.

Wall shelves

Such furniture for a preschooler should not be placed very high. The child should be able to reach it from a chair or stool.

If there are drawers or doors, they should be light and open without effort. Children usually like bright colors and unusual shapes. You can order shelves for your child in the shape of his favorite cartoon characters.

Wall shelves in the shape of a honeycomb look original in a children's room. They can be arranged in any order to form original shapes. The kid will be happy to put his toys, sketchbooks, paints, brushes, pencils and coloring books in them.

Over time, all of the above will be replaced by computer equipment, textbooks and other necessary things.

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.

What you need to know

It is quite possible to make and install shelves with your own hands. Plus, there is always the opportunity to buy ready-made designs in stores like Ikea.

There is not always enough space in beds with storage drawers to accommodate the things you need. Some of them are needed constantly, others are rarely used. The boxes are not suitable for everyday use. It is better to place items on shelves.

There are several main nuances regarding the placement of standard-sized shelves above a double bed:

Choosing a reliable mount

To securely fasten a shelf, several factors must be taken into account: the quality of the wall, the material of the shelf, the design and purpose of the product. The basic rule of installation: the longer or more massive the shelf, the greater the number of supports there should be. Shelves are fixed in two ways - hidden and external.

Hidden fasteners

This installation allows you to “invisibly” fix the products, which looks very stylish and original. To install objects, bars, metal rods, and hidden hinges are used:

models with an internal cavity are attached using bars. The shelves are simply put on the beam and fixed with self-tapping screws;
metal rods are selected with a diameter (approximately 10-18 mm) so that they correspond to the thickness of the shelf. The structures must withstand the weight of the objects that are planned to be placed on them. Holes are drilled in the shelf at the appropriate depth and at the correct distance from each other. In order for the product to hold tightly, the size of the rod should be approximately 3-5 cm shorter than the shelf. To securely fix the shelf above the bed, superglue is also used, which is applied to the end adjacent to the wall. With this method of fastening, it is important to correctly mark the rods on the wall and on the shelf;
hidden hinges are used to fix long shelves made of wood or chipboard. It is important to select fasteners of such dimensions that the hinges do not protrude from the bottom or top of the shelf.

Shelves with hidden fastenings seem weightless and can visually expand the space. They fit organically into bedrooms decorated in a modern or minimalist, high-tech style.

Traditional (outdoor) installation

It is advisable to use this method of fixing shelves if the fasteners fit into the interior of the room or are considered as decorative design elements. Fastening elements are available in such different types and designs that it is easy to choose them for a shelf above the bed in a bedroom decorated in modern, shabby chic, loft, Provence, and country styles.

Fixing products involves the use of various devices (brackets, corners, hinges). Fastening elements are made of different materials (metal, wood, plastic). A special advantage of such parts is their ability to withstand significant loads (up to approximately 50 kg).

Separately, it is worth mentioning the brackets for attaching glass shelves. If the canvas is small and light, then small brackets are used. Large pelican brackets are used to mount solid-sized shelves made of thick glass. Small decorative items can be fixed using suction cup brackets. Such fasteners are located at the bottom of the shelf, which allows the upper surface to be completely free. To prevent the glass from cracking or scratching, the brackets are equipped with rubber or silicone gaskets.

Taking into account the necessary nuances

Bookshelves for a children's room must meet the following requirements:

be wide and roomy;
made from environmentally friendly and natural raw materials;
do not stand out from the overall design of the room;
It is not recommended to equip a room intended for a small child with models with glass and mirrors;
In a girly room, it is best to use shelves with light shades.

For kids, you should choose shelves with rounded ends. This will prevent possible injury.

Shelves for schoolchildren should have a large number of sections - this will allow the student to keep his school supplies in a certain order.

Practical materials

Manufacturers offer a wide range of shelves made from different materials:

Plastic products will organically fit into the interior of any style. You can choose a model whose texture imitates any materials (wood, marble, metal). Such products weigh little and are quite easy to care for. Depending on the thickness and strength of the plastic, different items can be placed on the shelves;
wooden models are environmentally friendly, have a long service life, and require careful care (it is better to use special compounds). Cheaper shelves made of chipboard or MDF look no worse than wooden ones and are great for the bedroom. Products in which the fastening elements are made of metal look very original;
shelves made of glass are almost invisible in the interior, but can add uniqueness and originality to the bedroom interior. In order not to worry about the fragility of the shelf, it is advisable to purchase products made of tempered glass.

As a rule, open shelves do not require special skills for installation and such furniture is easy to care for.

What kind of shelves are there?

As a rule, shelves do not clutter up the nursery, as they are located against a free wall. Traditional varieties of this furniture are:

mounted;
floor;
built-in;
racks;
cabinets with shelves.

Important! Shelves should be placed at a height accessible to the baby. For little ones, you should choose shelves with sides so that objects placed on them do not fall on the child.

Color design and decoration

To prevent the shelf from looking like an alien element in the interior, it is important to choose the product in the right color. Depending on the color scheme of the room, you can choose models that will become a bright accent of the decor or simply elegantly complement the interior:

products in contrasting shades will stand out brightly against the background of the wall. To prevent pieces of furniture from looking intrusive, shelves that are not massive and have interesting shapes are selected. The design of several shelves, having different shades, looks creative. In this case, objects are selected whose color scheme is close to the color of the walls;
shelves above the bed, designed to match the walls, can have simple large geometric shapes. On such models it is advisable to place original figurines, vases - any objects that attract attention;
models painted white will harmoniously fit into the interior of a bedroom of any color. Such objects always have an elegant and stylish appearance.

The shelves, assembled from different materials, are distinguished by their exquisite decorativeness. This is especially true for wooden products mounted on forged metal brackets. If you want non-standard options, then you should take a closer look at the shelves decorated with carved elements.

When choosing shelves, you should not be afraid to experiment with shapes and shades, because this is the only way to create a real atmosphere of comfort in the bedroom.

Interesting ideas

Built-in and wall cabinets with shelves become an original solution.

By “travelling” through the websites of furniture stores and looking at photographs of shelves for children’s rooms, you can see firsthand how attractive such structures can look.

Niches allow you to rationally use free space and at the same time decorate a child's room.

Walls with shelves and drawers at the bottom, coupled with a desk, create the impression of completeness of the room's interior.

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Unusual shapes

In furniture stores and showrooms, models of the most bizarre and unusual types are put up for sale. You can find shelves in the form:

airplanes;
missiles;
sea ships;
cars of all kinds.

Boys can buy shelves with a space theme, but girls will like fairy-tale motifs, such as palaces for princesses.

Children are attracted to bright colors. This problem can be solved by equipping the shelves with multi-colored lighting and placing colorful accessories.

By the window

Children prefer that the windows of their room are decorated not with curtains, but with blinds. This allows you to place original shaped furniture against the side walls. Corner shelves create additional space for storing necessary things in children's rooms.

Some pictures

Works of art hung above the sleeping area depicting lakes, rivers and other bodies of water adversely affect the energy of the room and lead to financial and life losses.

You should avoid paintings that show signs of violence or natural disasters. Works depicting one person attract loneliness and health problems.

It’s better to hang relaxing and positive pictures that lift your spirits when you look at them.