A bed suspended in the air, effectively illuminated, is a stylish novelty offered by the modern furniture market. The hovering bed is visually different from the standard models that everyone is accustomed to. The designers used non-standard solutions that allow you to hide the base and legs of the bed. Such actions gave the effect of weightlessness.
The flying bed, despite its airiness, is stable and strong. Solidity is provided by the backrest, tightly attached to the wall. There is an invisible central base. Such a tight merger with the wall provides the hovering bed with a number of advantages.
- There is no need to worry about breakage, the base can withstand the weight of at least two people sitting on the corner.
- The frame of the furniture will not loosen over time. The creaking noise typical of many beds is absent.
- Easy to clean. Can be cleaned with a mop, no obstacles. A fresh stylistic solution that can surprise relatives and friends. A floating bed with lighting will please children, they will want to get it in their room. It will suit any interior, will become a key object.
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Types of floating beds
A visually suspended bed is called a hovering bed.
- The legs are invisible, hidden from view. The bed, attached to the wall, has one leg in the middle. There can be several supports, made of transparent plastic, chromed metal. Hidden deep, you need to bend down to see.
The stability of this bed is provided by the one-piece headboard and almost invisible legs. - The bed stands firmly on the frame. The base is smaller than the sleeping area, so it is not visible. This type of furniture does not necessarily have to be attached to the wall. The sleeping area can be of any shape - round, oval or rectangular. It will look the way you want.
Floating bed on a wooden base - A floating bed attached to the ceiling with ropes.
The bed is suspended from the ceiling with strong ropes, allowing it to sway slightly, lulling the owners of the house to sleep. - A bed for sleeping without supports, suspensions, floating in the air on magnets. The model is expensive, has a significant drawback - a strong magnetic field. Cannot be used by people with pacemakers.
Magnetic bed floating in the air
Disadvantages of a floating bed
Flying beds have undeniable advantages. There are several disadvantages that need to be taken into account when choosing a model for use.
- The product is attached to the wall. It cannot be easily moved. It is recommended to install it once.
- Place close to network connection devices, reducing the length of the cable, which ensures safe use.
- The bed structure has impressive dimensions, no additional storage areas are provided. The piece of furniture will look attractive in spacious rooms. In small ones it is less worthy.
- Installation of the product is complicated and labor-intensive. You will have to use the help of specialists.
How to Make a Floating Bed with Your Own Hands
In furniture stores, such models are expensive and considered elite. The selection offered does not always correspond to the wishes of buyers. Do you have the skill to work with tools, free time, imagination, ready-made drawings of a flying bed? Then it is cheaper to assemble the bed yourself. Manufacturing is conventionally divided into several stages.
- Decide on the dimensions of the product. Draw a diagram, select and buy materials for work.
Drawing of the future floating bed - Build a frame out of wood.
Wooden floating bed frame - Install the LED strip underneath the bed. The floating bed effect will be more impressive. Screw the metal strip and stick the strip on top. It will hold better this way. The metal dissipates heat, so the LEDs will last longer. Direct the light downwards.
We install the LED strip inside the frame, it should be suspended from the bed and go in a wave-like pattern to improve the effect - We finish building the frame. We cover it with wood. We paint and varnish it.
We attach a plywood board on which the mattress will later lie, and finish the headboard of the bed. - Making the headboard of the bed.
We clean the wood with sandpaper and paint the assembled frame. - We check the LEDs and lay the mattress.
We carry out a check by connecting the lights
The beauty of the bed is ready. It turned out to be a salon miracle. The joy will be brought by the fact that it costs less.
What to look for when buying a floating bed
It is important to make sure when buying that the bed is made by trusted manufacturers. It is necessary to exclude the purchase of an unreliable design. Many people prefer custom-made furniture, according to individual sizes. The bed will cost more, but you will be confident that the purchase will fit perfectly into the bedroom. It is worth emphasizing the type of material, and the bed will last a long time.
- Wood - oak, pine, cherry. The base of the object is made of wood. Wood is durable, can withstand more than 100 kilograms.
Wooden frame for a floating bed - Metal base. The structures firmly fix the sleeping place to the wall. Consumers approve of such models. They are distinguished by high durability. They are covered from above with MDF boards of different colors and patterns.
Metal frame for floating bed - Combined. They combine wooden elements with metal ones. The finishing varies in variety – furniture upholstery, genuine leather are used. You can do without finishing – put a mattress, lay a beautiful bedspread, throw pillows.
Construction of a floating bed with a combined frame
The choice is yours – buy a flying bed or make one yourself.
Such furniture is in demand in the interior of minimalism - hi-tech, modern, loft. It will organically "fit" into the interior of a classic bedroom, will give elegance, lightness and uniqueness.
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