A platform bed has many advantages and proves to be a particularly practical and space-saving option for a small bedroom. The increase creates more storage space, which is urgently needed, especially in small apartments. If you want to build an equally beautiful platform bed, let our ideas inspire you.
What options are there for a platform bed?
A podium is usually referred to as a raised surface in a room. In architecture, this elevation can be used in different ways, for example to divide a large room. Such a platform could add an interesting accent to the interior designfunctionality of the roomincrease. Shelves, drawers, cupboards and a bed can be integrated into a pedestal without taking up additional space in the room.
What should you pay attention to?
The platform bed is amultifunctional piece of furniture, which is not only comfortable but also practical. Style and size can be easily adjusted to the residents' wishes. But there are a few rules that you should follow if you want to build a platform bed.
- The materials used for construction must be environmentally friendly and free of toxins. The finished platform should also be stable and able to withstand a lot of weight.
- The height of the podium is limited by the height of the ceiling - an adult should be able to stand at full height on the podium.
- If drawers are provided under the podium, it should be at least 40 cm high. Apull-out bedunder the platform, however, requires a minimum height of 60 cm.
- If the platform is higher than 40 centimeters, a staircase or a few steps must be installed so that you can easily get onto the bed.
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OneOne-room apartment attractive and functionalDesigning is a real challenge for apartment owners. A floor-to-ceiling shelf that serves as a subtle room divider and a variant with drawers offer easy-to-use storage space.
A podium with storage space is a practical solution
A platform bed is much easier to build than a traditional bed. All you need is a stable platform that can bear a heavy load and a thick mattress that ensures comfortable sleep.
You can't just create storage space under the bed. It can be surrounded with cabinets on all sides. This also creates comfortable storage space for books, table lamps and even a flower box!
The best place to place a platform is between two walls or in oneInstall niche. If you also want to make the most of the vertical space, then you can design the bed like a large box. You can also plan a small wardrobe with rods for hangers in the construction.
Choose the design
The design can be very different and can be adapted to all different interior styles. But it doesn't just depend on your own taste. The room situation and the available space play a crucial role.
Determine size
A bed measuring 140 x 200 cm is suitable for one person as well as a comfortable bed for two. Single beds usually measure 90 x 200 centimeters. These bed variants support the space-saving character and are therefore ideal for asmall bedroom.
Where should the platform bed be placed in the room?
If it is placed near the window in a long, narrow room, the room will appear visually more square. This means you benefit from more usable space in the middle of the room. Such a bed can also be perfectly integrated into a niche.
A stable substructure is essential during construction
The podium can be designed according to your own wishes and creative ideas. Load-bearing posts and battens are required to build a stable substructure. The wider the bed, the more posts are needed.
The right mattress
The traditional mattress cannot be rolled up during the day, but it ensures a comfortable sleep and proper back posture. At theChoosing the right mattressThe material and its degree of hardness play an important role.
A thin mattress also fits on the platform, which can be rolled up or placed upright during the day. These are called futons in Japan. This means you can train or do other activities on the platform during the day. Before you buy a futon, you should thoroughly find out what types there are and how they need to be cared for.
Variant with a built-in bed
APedestal with recessedBed is another option for making the bedroom original. It is important that the mattress is ventilated from below. Otherwise mold will form.
Platform bed made from pallets
DIY Palettenbettenhave been very popular for several years and look particularly good in your own bedroom. The material is very cheap and you don't have to be an experienced DIYer to build a bed of this type yourself.
Depending on the size, you need four to eight Euro pallets, arrange them next to each other and nail them together so that they don't slip apart. If you want a higher bed, the pallets can also be stacked on top of each other.
The pallet bed gives the bedroom an interesting industrial look. Interior decoration with facing stones in a brick look also fits perfectly with this style. Do you fix that?Bedroom in black and whiteone, it looks timeless and chic.
If you still need matching bedside tables for the bed, you can also choose themBuild from Euro pallets. Euro pallet beds, which have a narrow support surface in addition to the mattress, offer an alternative.
The natural beauty of wood
Wood definitely brings a lot of comfort to any room, especially when it shows such interesting signs of age. Every bed made from old wooden beams is absolutely unique. Particularly solid and indestructible - old wood is also nice to take with youCombine concrete.
Indirect lighting really sets the scene for the bed
Indirect lightingensures a cozy atmosphere in the bedroom and offers a wide range of design options. LED strips can be used to highlight architectural features or set visual accents. The bed appears to be floating in the air and the ceiling appears higher than it actually is.
Pedestal bed in the children's room
The children's platform bed is a great way to make the most of a difficult situation with limited space. You will give your child a lot of joy with this new piece of furniture.
ABed in the children's roommust meet many criteria: It should be stable, robust and safe. So make sure your child cannot fall. Even if it is not that high, it could be a bad experience for the child.
If you build the bed yourself, you can also decide on the design of the headboard. In this article you can find excitingIdeas and suggestionsfind.
If the children's room is large enough, you can design an entire seating area. A platform bed was combined with a bench. The cream-colored upholstery ensures a uniform look.
A few cleverly used elements make this small children's room look fresh and airy. The L-shaped bed and wall cabinets provide more storage space, while the mirrored wall and glass desk top reflect light beautifully throughout the room.
The walls play a special role in this children's room. There is one behind the bedClimbing wall with climbing holdsand on the right, a fabulous wall decoration stretches across the entire wall. Perhaps as an alternative to wall shelves, a few open compartments offer storage space for toys, books or other everyday items.
Interesting designs for a platform bed
A model with a high-gloss white surface impresses with its modern design and can be perfectly integrated into any modern bedroom. The simple look is also a little reminiscent of theScandinavian style.
Becomes aPlatform bed with drawersequipped, you can save yourself a wardrobe in a small bedroom. Be inspired by our great ideas!
Hide the bed in the platform
If you want to build a platform bed, you not only have the option of placing the bed on the platform. Maybe you don't want it to stand out and be noticeable in this way, or you plan to put other pieces of furniture there. Then a platform with a bed to slide underneath is ideal. So instead of using the space under the platform for drawers, i.e. storage space, as in the ideas above, simply store the bed there.
ComeGuests often visit? Then you can consider hiding the bed in the platform. If necessary, the bed can be pulled out and hidden again under the platform. The bedding can be stored behind a door in the platform if you plan it to be large enough. Such a piece of furniture is also ideal for the children's room! After all, friends often come to stay overnight, right? And since children's rooms are usually smaller, it can only be an advantage if you build it there.
As already mentioned, the platform should be at least 60 cm high when building a bed so that there is space for a standard mattress including a sliding frame with wheels or sliding slats underneath. So it's better to have that firstGet a mattressto know the correct dimensions and use them for construction. Then also make sure that at this height there is still enough space left up to the ceiling. We remind you that it should be possible to stand upright on the podium without hitting your head.
If you know all the necessary dimensions, you can start building. Consider in advance whether you would like to use wheels or slides for drawers (drawer pull-outs), as this will affect the height. First of all, you need boards for the outer frame of the platform. When building the platform bed, screw together a box that is the size of the desired platform. Then determine in which area the pull-out bed should be hidden and mark the necessary opening. The remaining areas that are not used for beds or storage space can be provided with a few additional supports made of boards.
Then build a large drawer with the same type of boards by making a box again. Its internal dimensions should be a little larger than the mattress so that you can fit it comfortably. It's best to use smooth plywood or other nice panels for the side walls, as these will be visible when the bed is pulled out. You also screw boards onto the underside of the box on which the mattress can rest. These should be sufficient along the edge of the box, but you can also build a whole grid (or use a slatted frame). It is important that there is space between the boards so that air can circulate and mold does not form on the mattress.
You can now equip the bed you have received either with wheels at the bottom or with rails for drawers on the sides. If you use rails, there should of course also be plates mounted on the podium box to which you can fix the rails. Finally, attach a nice MDF or wooden panel to the front of the bed box, behind which the drawer construction is hidden and the handle for pulling it out.
Now close the pedestal with nice boards to get a flat surface by simply arranging them next to each other (like parquet) or use an OSB board and also provide its front with a matching, decorative board like the drawer board. Bed.
In the following video you will find further instructions for a great platform bed for the living room. The way you build the platform bed is similar. There is space for a small sofa with a coffee table on the platform with a pull-out bed. Of course, you can also enlarge it to suit your needs. The interesting thing about this idea is the indirect lighting, the steps to climb up and, above all, the fact that the bed even moves out of the platform by remote control.
Build in a niche
If you have a niche in the room that is large enough to accommodate a bed, you can also use this to build a pull-out bed on a platform. You don't need a whole box for this, just attach the support boards for the platform floor directly to the wall. A guide for this type ofspace-saving bedsee the following instructions.
More ideas for platform bed design
Living room podium with partition and bed underneath
Pull-out bed doubles as a sofa if necessary
Idea for a pink girl's room with a hidden bed
Pedestal as a sofa with a room divider and a bed on wheels that can be pulled out
Hidden bed in the steps in a living room
Set up a work area with a desk on a platform and a bed on wheels underneath
Pedestal for the kitchen and hide the sofa bed underneath
