A person spends a lot of time in the bedroom. Here we sleep, relax, gain strength or enjoy peace and quiet. The modern furniture market offers a large selection of types of beds and mattresses for the bedroom of various configurations and colors.
The sleeping place should be as comfortable and convenient as possible. Having made the right choice, you will be able to sleep peacefully all night without waking up, no matter the weather conditions or the number of stressful situations in your life.
It is often difficult for the average consumer to decide which bed to choose for their bedroom; below we will look at the key points that you should pay attention to when choosing.
How to determine the appropriate bed size
The bed may be too hard or soft, short or long. To choose the right length of the bed, you must consider the following recommendations:
- The minimum size is calculated using the following formula: Height of the person(s) for whom the bed is purchased + 20 cm. Traditional beds are designed for people up to 190 cm tall.
- The calculation of the width can be determined as follows: Throw your bent arms behind your head (you and your significant other). You should be comfortable in this position, your elbows should not cling to each other.
- The optimal shape is considered to be a rectangle. All other types of shapes (circle, oval, shell, heart, etc.) will take up much more space and will require more careful measurements of the length and width of the bed, as well as tailoring bedding and bedspreads to order.
Bed design with a high headboard: fashionable design examples
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In the photo: Fashionable bed with a high headboard and upholstery
Initially, you probably think about exactly what your bed will look like. For example, choose between your favorite shades or headboard shapes. But there are other very important factors that should be determined even before choosing a design. For example, bed size. It’s better to know right away what width and length your bed will be in order to see what thickness of headboard will ultimately suit you. This is especially true if you have a small bedroom. And you should find out the width of your future bed (160, 180 cm) in advance, so as not to end up choosing a headboard in the catalog that is not available in the desired design. That is why we first choose the size, and then everything else.
Designer bedroom interior in a monochrome gray palette
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In the photo: Bedroom interior design with chic finishes
A perfect example of a tall headboard in an elegant bedroom. It is complemented by gold metal moldings.
Futuristic design of a married bedroom with wall decoration with mirrors and flock
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In the photo: Double bed with high headboard
Another great option for wall design to match the color of the bed base. Geometric patterns look very futuristic here.
Luxurious integrated headboard made of velor and gold moldings in art deco style
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In the photo: Double bed with a high headboard. 2022 design
Here the headboard is decorated in velor and faux suede with capitonné upholstery. The bed base is also made of velor. Pay attention to the inserts of gold metal moldings, which are also included in the design of the wardrobe, walls and doors.
Luxury double bed with high headboard in chenille upholstery
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In the photo: Luxurious bedroom in art deco style
And this headboard is part of the bed itself, and not an option for wall decoration. It looks very luxurious and impressive!
Interior of a delightful bedroom in Art Deco style with luxury finishes
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In the photo: Beautiful designer bed with a high headboard
A chic solution for a combined finish using mirrors with a geometric pattern!
Classic French boudoir bedroom look
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In the photo: Expensive furniture in the bedroom interior. 2022 design
Another solution where you can see a combination of damask wallpaper and mirrors. The headboard of the bed is made of natural carved wood, it is about 10–20 cm higher than usual.
Modern look of a bedroom in contemporary style
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In the photo: Beautiful bed for the bedroom
And another fashionable example that combines textile panels, gold moldings and mirrors. Looks very modern!
Choosing a base and frame
The best option is considered to be frames made of metal and solid wood. Such a bed will serve for many years, it is environmentally friendly and safe, can withstand heavy loads and has a significant cost.
Solid wood furniture has its own natural wood shade, which is not painted over. More budget options are made from chipboard of various densities, decorated with laminated film.
When choosing a bed for a small bedroom, it is worth considering that:
- High and thin legs make the structure more airy and light;
- Solid backs will hide additional storage space. Under the bed you can place drawers with blankets, bedding and much more.
- Transformable beds hidden in a closet, podium or wall are an excellent solution for small-sized functional spaces.
An integral attribute of a bed is its base. Perhaps this is the most important element that is worth paying attention to. Your health depends on a properly selected bottom. Today, manufacturers offer several options: grating flooring, mesh or solid base
Things to consider
Depending on the layout and area of the bedroom, the number of family members, financial capabilities and personal preferences, the requirements for sleeping places change. But still, a bed is a piece of furniture whose quality comes before its attractive appearance.
First of all, it should provide a comfortable rest. Of course, this does not mean that you need to purchase a bed that does not suit the interior or that you do not like. Manufacturers offer a wide selection, allowing you to choose the best option for any request.
Depending on who will use the bed, the requirements for its size change. If it is a couple, a double bed is selected. A one-and-a-half-bed room will appeal to couples who are very cramped for space or an adult who likes to lounge comfortably. A single bed is suitable for a child or teenager. For very small children, cribs with folding sides are purchased. In order to save space in a bedroom with two beds, you can choose a bunk model.
The classic bed shape is a rectangle, but today manufacturers offer options of the most unusual shapes: square, semicircular, round. Which form to choose is purely a matter of taste.
Some models include additional functionality in the form of additional drawers for storing linens. This is convenient in terms of saving space, but interferes with ventilation.
Solid bottom
It is used in transformable beds with a lifting mechanism or a podium, which have become increasingly popular lately. Such bases do not have a “breathable” mattress system, which is not recommended for people suffering from allergies and lung diseases.
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Experts recommend turning mattresses on such bases at least once every six months, and also making sure that condensation does not form underneath.
When choosing a frame and a base for it, it is important to consider the size of the bed. The mattress you purchase will be almost the same size, slightly smaller.
Bedroom-living room - photos of real interiors
We have already told you how to successfully combine a living room with a bedroom, and now we offer even more visual examples! Don't limit yourself to boring and banal solutions: compare and choose options to suit your taste!
Selecting a mattress
The duration and quality of sleep depends on the level of rigidity of the sleeping place. A bed that is too hard does not “adapt” to the curves of the body and can cause pain and discomfort. On the contrary, an excessively soft bed is harmful to the spine: it does not support it in any way and contributes to the appearance of scoliosis:
- The best choice is an orthopedic mattress.
- Products with pocket-type springs practically do not creak. The more springs, the higher its ortho properties.
- Springless - made of latex and polyurethane and are durable, reliable and hypoallergenic.
Modern living room and bedroom in one area: tips and advice
Often, combining a bedroom with a living room is done in a one-room apartment, in the room of parents or a teenager, when there is no other free room for arranging a bedroom.
Interior in a classic style Source www.pinterest.com Effective zoning of space Source ciscoexpo.ru
One of the successful planning solutions is to combine such a room with a balcony or loggia. This redevelopment allows not only to increase the area of the room, but also to move the bedroom onto the attached area. Of course, the room is carefully insulated and high-quality glazing is installed. A double bed will not fit on the balcony, but if we are talking about a teenager’s room, then a single bed can be installed. This option is convenient when more than one child lives in the room.
Living room bedroom design for 16 sq m Source yandex.ru
In other cases, various zoning methods are used. This is due to the fact that the bedroom area is private and requires a certain amount of privacy. You can do this as follows:
- You can hide the bed behind a screen, a plasterboard partition, curtains, or a shelving unit, and the rest of the space can be used as a living room with a spacious, cozy sofa, a TV cabinet and a coffee table. The TV can be mounted on the surface of the partition separating the bedroom from the living room.
- The above-described zoning option is possible in a spacious room, but if the room is small, then the combination of two zones becomes closer - the bed is replaced with a multifunctional transforming sofa. At night it unfolds and turns into a full-fledged sleeping place. Therefore, when choosing such furniture, great attention is paid to comfort, as well as the presence of spacious drawers for storing linen. The bedroom must have a storage area. If the bedroom and living room are combined, then the wardrobe can be one of the wall modules for equipment and books.
- Another way to make the bedroom-living room functional is to install a podium structure. In this case, the sleeping place, equipped with furniture wheels, is hidden in the podium. A sofa and coffee table are installed on top. In this case, it is important to provide free space for sleeping space. The advantage of this method is to create a spacious room that is not overloaded with furniture and partitions.
- If the room is small but has a high ceiling, then perform vertical zoning by installing a loft bed. Below there is a sofa, workplace or dressing room.
To visually divide the space into two functional zones, use:
- Various color options.
- Various materials with different colors and textures.
- Furniture – shelving or sofas.
- Lighting.
- Screens and curtains.
Interior of a bedroom and living room in one room Source hr.dikidaycare.com
When choosing a zoning method, take into account the style in which the interior is decorated.
See also: Catalog of companies that specialize in interior redevelopment.
How to put a bed in the bedroom
When choosing and installing a bed in the bedroom, you need to consider:
- Bed height. Low boxes are suitable only for young people; older people will find it difficult to get up from them. Experts consider the optimal height of a bed to be equal to the level of a person’s knees.
- The bed should be placed so that the window in the room can be easily opened and precipitation does not fall on the bedspreads.
- The bed should not block access to other pieces of furniture in the bedroom. The preferred distance to the wall is 70 centimeters.
- It is not recommended to place the head of the bed against a window or a wall with a door or under a large flowing chandelier.
Fashionable shades of a double bed for the bedroom: designer headboard options
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In the photo: Bedroom interior design with fashionable furniture from the Fundament Group of Companies
Choosing a beautiful double bed for your bedroom can be limited by finances and style in bedroom interior design. But you will still have a huge number of good options. Designers from the Fundament Group select beds taking into account ergonomic, aesthetic and financial preferences, and as a result, our clients always get what they always wanted. Next we will look at the most interesting shades for the headboard and base.
Fashionable bedroom design with bed with gray headboard in Arabic style
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In the photo: Double bed with gray fabric headboard
This headboard is considered Arabic, or oriental. There are several forms in this style, most of which resemble pagodas or mosque domes. Such lines are popular in furniture design and textiles, for example, in Iran and India. In a modern interior, this type looks especially original, both in a neutral shade and, for example, in a fuchsia or bougainvillea shade.
Bedroom interior in neoclassical style in soft colors with a bed upholstered in blue velvet
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In the photo: Blue double bed with a soft headboard in neoclassical style
Blue shades are most popular in classics and neoclassics. They look gorgeous with transitions in halftones in the design of bed linen, other textiles and walls. In soft velvet with a pearl shimmer, such a headboard will be simply a work of art.
Classic bedroom interior with a luxurious bed with a carved silver headboard and cream upholstery
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In the photo: Beautiful bed in the interior of a bedroom in classicism style
Cream color is one of the universal shades of the standard classic interior, be it Rococo, palace or French classic style. In the bedroom design project above, we see that the headboard itself is made of wood with openwork carvings, and only the central part is upholstered in fabric. By the way, this form of headboard is considered originally French, but the French themselves borrowed the idea from the Middle East.
Cozy bedroom in neoclassical style with a headboard in a peach shade
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In the photo: Bedroom interior design in neoclassical style
Peach, apricot, soft pink, pineapple, strawberry - these shades are ideal for a romantic married bedroom in a neoclassical style. They will look great against white, gray, light blue or pastel walls.
Modern art deco in the bedroom interior with a plum accent
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In the photo: Bedroom interior design with a beautiful bed in a purple plum shade
Another fashionable trend is dark headboards, for example, plum, cherry, eggplant. In addition to them, the green palette is in fashion: emerald, malachite, chartreuse. Deep blue tones are also very popular: midnight blue, sea blue, blue-black and others. Note that dark shades are usually used in modern interior styles and art deco, less often in neoclassicism.
Exquisite interior with a white wooden bed with openwork elements
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In the photo: Charming bedroom interior for newlyweds
The white shade for designing a beautiful bed for the bedroom is now considered universal and very romantic. The furniture immediately seems less massive and more refined, so this option is used primarily for small rooms. This color is most in demand in neoclassical and Scandinavian style.
Scandinavian style
Living room and bedroom in one room of 16 square meters Source www.pinterest.com
An excellent choice would be to decorate a living room with a bedroom in a Scandinavian style. In many ways it is similar to minimalism, but differs in coziness and warmth. The main color is white. It is used to decorate walls, ceilings and even floors. The flooring can be made from light wood or painted plank. You can use a laminate that imitates bleached wood.
The zoning of such a room is usually conditional - using a through shelving unit, a coffee table or the back of a sofa.
Bedroom partition Source www.houzz.co.uk
Features of the Scandinavian style include the following:
- Natural materials in decoration, decor and furnishings (wood, metal, wool, linen).
- Simple but functional furniture.
- Minimum number of items.
- Lots of natural light.
- Original design of artificial lighting sources.
- Wooden ceiling beams.
- Open windows, no curtains. In the bedroom area you can use plain straight curtains.
- Panels and mosaics as decoration.
- Smooth white ceiling. You can simply whitewash it or use a matte stretch fabric with built-in lighting.
The contrast of white and black is often used. White color predominates, and black is used in lighting and decorative elements. Bright spots help to revive and warm the interior - decorations and furniture made from natural materials: a colorful rug in front of the bed, a soft wool blanket or a terracotta-colored leather chair.
Separation of living room and bedroom Source 33decor.com
The interior welcomes ethnic designs, ornaments, patterns on furniture, walls and textiles.
Loft style
In a living room combined with a bedroom, the loft style will be as appropriate as minimalism. Both of these styles promote maximum natural light, which makes even the smallest room feel spacious.
Design of a combined room Source www.interiordesign.net
The loft style was originally intended to combine several functional areas, so it will look organic and natural when combining a living room and a bedroom. Features of the loft style include the following:
- The special atmosphere of the loft style is built on the contrast of the juxtaposition of seemingly incompatible things. Elegant interior decor looks especially impressive against the backdrop of brickwork, concrete or rough wood.
- Lots of natural and artificial light. This style welcomes high window openings, often of non-standard shape, the presence of a light well or its imitation. For lighting in the evening, not only hanging garlands of incandescent lamps, but also industrial spotlights can be used. It is important to create uniform lighting throughout the room.
- It is important to strive to make the room as spacious as possible. To do this, it is recommended to use multifunctional furniture, hidden facades for dressing rooms, niches. You can also replace a wide window sill with a narrow one, and hang blinds on the windows.
- The furniture deserves attention. It can be either ultra-modern or homemade. However, it should not be a single set. The interweaving of eras is welcomed - a modern sofa and an antique armchair, wooden stools and plastic chairs. The bed can be made of solid wood with forged decor. All furniture must be mobile; for this purpose it is equipped with wheels.
- To make the loft cozy, there is a place for a fireplace.
Studio apartment Source triodesign.org
This style is quite diverse. Brickwork, ceiling wooden or steel beams, communications under the ceiling and along the walls, valves, switches, technical plates and signs are used as decorative elements.
Separate zoning for the bed
This method is often used for small apartments where there is no room for a separate bedroom.
Therefore, part of the room is used to decorate a sleeping area with a bed or ottoman, but there is still a sofa in the main area of the room.
The advantage of this solution is the ability to isolate yourself from your family in different areas of even a small apartment.
However, this method will not work for rooms smaller than 20 meters; it is almost impossible to zone such an area without harming one of the family members.
Sounds from the living room will simply interfere with rest in the sleeping area.
Replacing a sofa with a bed
It is considered not a very good solution. Interior designers rarely use it, playing as much as possible on the originality of such an interior.
The only advantage of this option is the absence of the need to fold the sofa and put away the laundry.
The disadvantages include mainly the inconvenience of traditional spending time in the living room. It is very difficult to seat friends on the bed with a cup of tea.
Sitting on it and watching a movie or reading a book for a long time is also quite difficult.
