Recommendations for selection and placement

For a bed under the ceiling to be comfortable and fit organically into the interior, you need to consider a number of factors:

  • The ceiling height should be more than 2.5 meters, this will allow you to profitably use the space on the lower level. For psychological comfort, the distance from the bed to the ceiling should be at least 70 cm.
  • For safety, the bed under the ceiling is fenced with railings at least 30 cm high.
  • Good ventilation is desirable in the room to avoid a lack of oxygen on the upper tier.
  • Before installing the product, it is necessary to check the strength of concrete floors or ceiling beams.

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Pros and cons

A bed under the ceiling can be a necessity in a one-room apartment or a design idea for decorating a spacious room.

Advantages

Vertical arrangement of furniture saves usable space.

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Types of designs

Beds can be rigidly fixed at the desired height or slide up along wall guides rails.

  • Stationary. The stationary model is attached to the ceiling, to the wall, or is based on a steel or wooden base. For reliability, two types of fastening are usually combined.
  • Movable. The movable bed rises along the wall due to the mechanism of separating counterweights, which is controlled from the remote control.

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Types of beds under ceiling

  • Suspended. A suspended bed is attached directly to the ceiling with steel cables, ropes or chains. This type of fastening creates the illusion of floating in the air, and to maintain an atmosphere of lightness, the space under the bed can be left free.

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  • Loft bed. The upper sleeping tier of a vertical furniture complex is called a loft. For children and teenagers, the attic is made in the form of a house, a ship, or an airplane.

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  • BedUp bed (rising to the ceiling). The BedUp bed rises like an elevator. During the day, it serves as upholstered furniture, and in the evening – as a full-fledged sleeping place. The lighting built into the base of the transformer will replace the overhead lighting in the living room. Despite the high cost, models with a lifting mechanism are in demand among owners of studio apartments.

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Photos in the interior of rooms

When placing furniture at a height, the purpose of the room is not important. To save precious square meters, a bed under the ceiling can be installed not only in the bedroom, but also in the attic, on the front door in the hallway and even above the dining area.

Bedroom

A sleeping area raised to the ceiling frees up space below for a work or play area. In a square room larger than 25 square meters, you can make a spacious corner mezzanine, which will fit not only a mattress, but also a bedside table, table lamp or flower pots.

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In a narrow room, it is recommended to place the bed between opposite walls. When placed transversely above the door, the bed will be invisible when entering, and asymmetrical furniture will make the room appear wider.

A double French bed with a width of 180 cm or more is suitable for a married couple. The design of the suspended model is more restrained compared to the floor version, but the soft headboard with carriage coupler remains unchanged.

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Kitchen-living room

In a small apartment or in the country, the bed can be installed directly above the kitchen area. To make the sleeping place aesthetically pleasing and private, the bed is decorated with a canopy or slatted panels. Such a sleeping place is possible only in a kitchen with silent ventilation, because the heat from the stove, extraneous odors and sounds can interfere with enjoying your rest.

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Children’s room

In a small children’s room, it is problematic to place a place to sleep, a desk, a play area, especially if the room is shared between several children. In this case, you can organize an upper sleeping place for teenagers, and place the younger ones on the lower tier. As a rule, children are enthusiastic about the idea of sleeping at a height.

In a single children’s bed, the bed is combined with other furniture depending on the child’s wishes and age. Adults need to take care of a reliable fence and a comfortable ladder with wide steps.

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Examples of sleeping places in different styles

When choosing beds under the ceiling take into account the overall style of the house.

  • A bed on a metal frame with a transparent glass railing is ideal for styles such as loft and industrial.
  • High-tech also “gets along” with modern materials, shiny chrome details and unusual furniture shapes will create a futuristic interior.
  • A bed frame made of natural wood, varnished or painted in subdued natural colors will be appropriate in an eco-interior.
  • An abundance of decor in small rooms creates a feeling of clutter and crampedness. Simple lines and neutral colors are characteristic of minimalism, which “unloads” a modern person from the bustle of the city. A bed of a laconic form with monochrome textiles will harmoniously fit into a calm interior.

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