A sound and comfortable sleep is the key to health, vigor, and good mood in the morning. Therefore, you need to be careful about your night's rest. To do this, before going to bed, it is recommended to ventilate the room, choose comfortable pajamas, and natural bed linen.
The most important thing for healthy sleep is a bed of the right size. And they are different - low, high, with a headboard and canopy, single, one and a half, double. Sometimes, after purchasing furniture, its dimensions need to be increased. We'll tell you how to do it correctly and competently.
Differences between bed legs, their main characteristics
Supporting fittings play an important role in the production of cabinet and upholstered furniture. The products are responsible for the stability, reliability, and service life of structures. At the same time, bed legs perform a practical and decorative function, the quality of which is subject to special requirements. The supports must be made of durable, high-quality material, securely connected to the base (frame) of the bed, and match the design and style of the furniture.
Why are they needed?
In the production of bedroom sets, different types of supporting fittings are used. The legs ensure the stability of the sleeping place and allow you to adjust the height of the frame relative to the floor level, taking into account the personal preferences of the person who sleeps on it. The presence of legs gives the furniture interesting decorative touches. Since the bed occupies a central place in the bedroom interior, the design of the furniture attracts attention. Bed legs perform several important functions:
- reliable stability - the frame is clearly fixed and takes on the load of the body weight of a sleeping person;
- protection, functionality - furniture with supports can be conveniently rearranged, excluding mechanical damage, and adjusted in height;
- decoration, design - with the help of legs you can emphasize the style of the furniture design;
- order, comfort - under furniture installed on supports, it is more convenient to perform wet cleaning and vacuum the carpet.
Beds with legs visually look lighter and do not weigh down the interior of the room. The standard support height that manufacturers focus on is 250-260 mm for orthopedic frames with lamellas. Taking into account the thickness of the mattress, the optimal sleeping height for comfortable sleep and rest is obtained.
Ways to increase the length of the bed in the bedroom by 10 cm or more
You can lengthen it in the middle or at the ends. But the most radical way is to replace the entire frame under the mattress, but so that only the legs, headboard and footboard remain from the old bed. With this method, the entire middle part will need to be made from scratch. It is worth resorting to this method if you need to radically increase the length.
These options are used for furniture of a classic design, with a frame on legs.
These methods will be discussed separately in the subsection on cribs.
Difference of elements
Furniture support fittings include an extensive range of bed legs. All products differ in basic parameters - material of manufacture, shape, design, adjustability. The decorative design of the supports can be made with luxurious carvings or without decorations - it depends on the design decisions of the manufacturer. The photo below shows beautiful bed legs of different sizes and designs.
By shape and design
On the furniture fittings market, bed supports are represented by a wide range of products that are distinguished by a variety of designs. All elements should look harmonious, so you should pay attention to the artistic design and shape of the products:
- curved supports with decorative carvings, patterns, gilded inserts - an option for classicism, classical style, empire style;
- massive, voluminous elements with complex decor from petals, curls, patterns - an idea for lush baroque, sophisticated rococo;
- round low legs for the base of the bed, reminiscent of flat plates with a chrome surface - modern;
- square and rectangular supports - can be used in retro, ethnic, Scandinavian, country styles;
- massive wooden fittings are a solution for the English and colonial style, products with strict geometry for the chalet style.
In bedrooms decorated in high-tech, techno and minimalist interior styles, they use metal fittings or install a bed without legs, the frame resting on the sides or podium.
According to the material of manufacture
Since the supports provide stability to the bed, you should pay attention to the strength of the material from which the legs are made. Plastic, wood, and metal are used in the production of accessories. The advantages of wooden products include high quality material, optimal strength, rigidity, and decorative appeal. A bed with legs for the bedroom looks harmonious in interiors of any style.
Metal fittings are used to organize sleeping places in modern interiors. Chrome-plated, anodized, powder-coated metal protects the material from corrosion and gives the supports an attractive shine and color. Metal legs have a long service life, the necessary rigidity, strength, and resistance to significant loads. To prevent the supports from spoiling the floor covering, stands for the bed legs are installed on the lower part - inconspicuous plugs.
Plastic legs can be mounted on a bed with a lightweight frame. The products are quite durable, do not creak, do not dry out, but have a shorter service life. Mostly they have a simple design, round shape.
Height adjustment options
The sleeping place should be convenient and comfortable. The level of the bed from the floor is determined by personal preferences; the standard height of the supports is within the range of 240-250 mm. If adjustment is possible, fittings are divided into regular and adjustable. Simple legs do not allow changing the level of the sleeping place relative to the floor.
Adjustable bed supports are used more often in furniture production. With their help, you can adjust the height of the structure taking into account your own preferences, and clearly install furniture on an uneven floor. Adjustable models are equipped with a screw mechanism with a wide range of adjustment. The fittings are attached to the orthopedic frame with screws and self-tapping screws.
Other options
There are other solutions for making a hanging bed. Some can be done with your own hands; others will have to be installed by a carpenter.
Bed on cables
This solution deserves attention; it is suitable for rooms with the appropriate height. You can implement the idea yourself. You should choose strong hooks, install them correctly in the ceiling, and periodically check the reliability of the fastenings.
Bed in the ceiling
Professional furniture companies offer real miracles hidden in the ceiling in the form of cabinets and entire wall blocks. You can create a specific set for the design style of a given apartment.
The solution will optically enlarge the room. The wall near the bed, visible after it is folded, should be decorated in light colors, preferably white; a good solution is to use a mirror. An additional trick that optically enlarges the space is the same color of furniture, walls, and floors. A space filled with monochrome color seems more spacious.
Wardrobe under the bed
An idea to save space is to arrange a bed on a low cabinet, making full use of the cubic capacity of the room. This popular solution for children's rooms is also used in one-room apartments for adults.
The lifting mechanism allows you to open a whole wardrobe, which many ladies dream of.
Interesting ideas with photos
Conclusion
The rising price per square meter of housing forces owners to take care of every centimeter of investment. A comfortable, spacious bed is a real space eater. How to enlarge a room without losing comfortable sleep? A bed under the ceiling is a solution that can significantly save space.
The space above our heads usually remains unformed and unused. In the fight for lost meters, an interesting solution is to successfully send the sleeping place upstairs. The bed mechanism is fixed and installed on special rails. You should leave it in the evening and raise it in the morning to a height that does not interfere with free movement below. Another convenient solution for rooms with high ceilings is a mezzanine-attic. There are many options for ready-made solutions from furniture manufacturers.
Main requirements
You need to choose a bed thoroughly and responsibly, since the furniture will last for many years. The service life largely depends on the quality of the supporting fittings. The main requirements that bed supports must meet are quality, strength, functionality, ergonomics, and aesthetics. What do these parameters mean:
- strength - the support must be made of high-quality material with good performance characteristics;
- rigidity - installation of the legs on the frame should ensure the stability of the berth;
- practicality - the ability to absorb the required weight loads, clearly fix the frame;
- ergonomics - the supports should not interfere with walking near the bed, create squeaks, or scratch the floor covering;
- decorative appeal - elegant, massive, carved, patterned, classic legs emphasize the style of the furniture.
How to make a baby crib with adjustable bottom height
For any newborn baby, the crib is the most important item, because he spends a lot of time in it, most of the day. Therefore, parents always approach the issue of choosing a crib carefully and responsibly. One of the important conditions is an adjustable bottom, since the child will grow, and the lower part will need to be lowered. It is noteworthy that you can create such a design on your own even with minimal skills.
What is the part
Bed legs are not the last place in the furniture production process. They can be made in factories and factories, or they can be homemade, made at home. These elements perform several functions at once:
- Decorative. Products decorated with carvings will help create a stylish, unique interior in the bedroom and make the bed itself more attractive.
- Protective. Prevents mechanical damage that may occur when moving furniture.
- Reliability. A bed with legs has good stability.
- Using these parts you can change the height of the bed.
It is noteworthy that the quality of the piece of furniture as a whole depends on the quality of these small products.
Upholstered headboards
Soft backs are made of eco-leather, velor, suede, textile, genuine leather using filler. The most common and common type of finishing is carriage screed.
Such models are very beautiful and comfortable; the color and texture of the fabric is selected taking into account the interior design of the bedroom and is most often supported by other textile elements, for example, curtains or panels. Fabric options give a room a cozy, personal touch and provide comfortable, secure support.
Varieties
The classification system is quite extensive. They are divided into types according to several parameters: shape, material used for manufacturing, functionality, adjustability.
- A lot can be said about the shape of bed legs. It depends only on the imagination of the manufacturer. Each buyer can choose what he likes and is suitable for him - square and round, curly and straight.
- Quite a lot of materials are used to make these elements. They can be metal, wood , plastic or even a combination. The material affects overall quality, practicality and durability.
- Functions. The material for making the legs, their shape, and dimensions depend on the conditions under which this or that piece of furniture will be used.
- Adjustment. According to this parameter, products are divided into two subtypes: those that can be adjusted and regular ones. The first type is used much more often. Such products allow you to customize furniture to suit your needs and preferences. Some people like beds with high legs, while others, on the contrary, like low ones. It is convenient to display furniture this way on a not very level floor.
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A little about the renovation
Sometimes the bed may become less stable or begin to sway. Changing its height will help solve the problem. How to lengthen the leg? The first option is to use a stud design.
The second is with the help of scrap materials. These can be stands made of any material. They are attached to the legs, giving the bed the desired height. In most cases, boards are used. However, you can use epoxy resin or plastic. They are heated until softened and glued to the bottom of the leg. Then you need to place the furniture on a flat surface, let the pads harden and remove the excess.
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This bedside table is wide and durable enough, which means it is convenient for doing any kind of work.
For some, a recess in the working surface of the table will help, as it will allow you to sit closer to the table and provide support for your hands. The notch is shown in the figure with a dotted line. It is impossible to recommend exact dimensions as they depend on the height of the bed and the body characteristics of the person sitting in the bed. Determine them yourself. Material A. Table top - plywood 9 mm x 400 mm x 600 mm. B. Long table top strip - softwood 12mm x 50mm x 600mm. C. Short table top strip - softwood 12mm x 50mm x 200mm. D. Load-bearing slab - plywood 9 mm x 400 mm x 760 mm (dimensions are relative). E. Short bars - dense wood 25 mm x 25 mm x 350 mm, 2 pcs. F. Long bars - dense wood 25 mm x 25 mm x 760 mm (dimensions are relative), 2 pcs. G. Side walls - plywood 9 mm x 200 mm x 760 mm, 2 pcs. N. Side bars - dense wood 25 mm x 25 mm x 150 mm, 4 pcs. I. Base - plywood 9 mm x 400 mm x 760 mm. And. Skids - dense wood 25 mm x 40 mm x 760 mm, 2 pcs.
Fastening with glue and screws.
Operating procedure1. Fasten parts A, D, J, I, as shown in the figure. 2. Attach the sides to the base plate D. 3. Round the edges of the runners as shown in the picture. 4. Attach base I to complete the base plate assembly. 5. Attach the tabletop. 6. Sand and paint.
How to get rid of sound
It happens that furniture needs to be moved, for example, during general cleaning of the apartment or rearrangement. Or a bed with iron legs becomes less stable due to uneven floors. With any, even the most insignificant movement, a characteristic unpleasant sound is made on it. How to get rid of it? Using soundproofing pads. You can buy them in a specialized store or make them yourself, for example, from felt, cardboard, plywood and other similar materials. A small piece of fiberboard is also suitable for such purposes. Why this particular material?
- The sheet thickness is just over 3 mm. It can be placed even in the smallest gap between furniture and the floor.
- A sufficiently dense slab will not damage the floor covering in any way.
- Has a wide range of colors. Thanks to this, you can make linings that will not stand out against the background of the general environment.
- Pretty simple workflow. There is no need for any special tools. The linings can be cut with ordinary metal scissors.
The process looks something like this:
- First you need to mark a piece of the slab so that you can subsequently cut out several elements of different sizes.
- Cut out the linings. If you don’t have special scissors at home, you can use a chisel or any other suitable tool.
- It is recommended to sand each piece. This will make them more even.
- If desired, you can trim the corners, thus making the linings more aesthetically pleasing.
- All that remains is to place them under the legs. If necessary, you can attach it with glue or nails. Now the bed will not make unpleasant sounds, it will be easier to move it away or rearrange it.
Advice from the experts
Experts recommend the following when independently changing the dimensions of a bed:
- make a drawing on paper in advance to make it easier to work;
- prepare materials and tools so that the work goes faster;
- wooden blanks must be sanded and coated with protective agents;
- To prevent the legs from scratching the floor, it is necessary to stick felt or felt pads on them.
Even if the size of the bed does not suit the owner in terms of length, height or width, all this can be corrected with a little carpentry skills. The main thing is to stock up on free time, the necessary consumables, tools, and get acquainted with the advice of experts.
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