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.
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.
Location
Popular accommodation options:
- In a niche. Such a recess provides a very functional and practical arrangement of shelves. In addition, the niche can be supplemented with a mirror, different lighting, original lamps or sconces.
- At the head of the bed. Basically, shelves at the head of the bed are mounted at a convenient distance or built directly into the backrest, which allows you to store an alarm clock, gadgets, books and other necessary things at hand. Most often, these models have an elegant, laconic design and have calmer colors.
- On the side. This arrangement is especially appropriate if the structure above the headboard causes discomfort and fear of falling during sleep. The shelves on the side of the bed look no less interesting and can be placed in a rectilinear or asymmetrical order.
- In the corner. Corner shelves mounted on two adjacent walls are an unusual solution that allows you to rehabilitate useful space and significantly transform the decor.
Shelves should not only be beautifully designed, but also have a proper arrangement. This way it turns out to provide convenient access to things, as well as turn the shelves into a decorative finishing detail of the entire interior.
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.
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.
Interesting shelf options for children
In order to create an individual children's interior, they use original models made from chipboard in the form of airplanes, cars, rockets, and boats.
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For children, choose bright, rich colors. The shelves can be equipped with multi-colored LED lighting.
For older children, the room is stylized as space interiors. For girls, choose fairytale princess house styles.
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.
Bedroom ideas
The interior of a bedroom for adults is characterized by particularly careful planning and attention to all minor elements. The area above the bed is especially popular; here the shelves are most often a decorative item, which is complemented with various photo frames, souvenirs, books, beautiful candles, elegant vases or other cute trinkets.
The photo shows the interior of a bedroom with a double bed, equipped with open shelves around it.
Shelves can be not only an aesthetic element of bedroom design, but also represent a fairly spacious structure that can easily replace a bedside table. Over-bed modular products that provide arrangement of items in separate sections are considered a particularly practical and interesting solution.
