Bedside cabinets in the bedroom: features, types and methods of placement

In the bedroom, a closet is often placed, involving the storage of clothes, linen and other things. Sometimes the best solution is to use bedside models. They are compact, functional, save space without compromising the interior. Consider the options for placing such furniture, its features and varieties.

Typically, bedrooms do not differ in large dimensions. Under such conditions, it becomes necessary to use all available space as rationally as possible. The area next to the bed, as a rule, is occupied by small bedside tables or is completely empty, but you can use it much more efficiently. If you include the wall above the bed in the project, the storage system will be even more spacious.

There are many advantages of bedside cabinets. They:

• allow you to organize additional space for storing things;
• save space;
• may have different internal content;
• provide quick access to content;
• inexpensive (in most cases);
• can look very stylish, and sometimes even add a twist to the interior;
• can be made on their own.

However, there are arguments against such a decision.

• Mounting a cabinet or shelving over the bed is easy. However, it is important to consider the expected load. When overloaded, the structure may fall and cause injury to the sleeper.
• Insecure fixation also increases the risk of falling shelves or wall cabinets.
• If you incorrectly calculate the distance from the bed to the storage system, it is unlikely that you can avoid hitting the head.
• Sometimes the feeling that something is hanging above your head gives the sleeping man great discomfort.Therefore, before deciding on such a transformation of space, a small experiment should be conducted. Attach a piece of paper in place of the intended placement of the structure, placing it parallel to the bedroom place. So you will approximately understand what sensations you will have after the installation of furniture.

Recesses in the walls are made at the planning stage. Usually, to implement such an idea, they build plasterboard wall. This can be two neat niches located on the sides of the head of the bed or a composition designed for upper compartments. In the first case, pencil cases or small cabinets are placed in niches. In the second case, usually open shelves are constructed above the bed for small things. It is impossible to overload them with heavy weight. Such storage systems perform primarily a decorative function., allowing you to place souvenirs on them.

Sometimes furniture is simply placed next to the bed. There are different options. You can place two sets on the sides of the bed, consisting of mini chests of drawers or side tables and hanging cabinets above them. In this case, you can put small decorative lamps on the countertops of the lower elements, put a phone, a book or something else on them before going to bed.

You can simply put two tall cupboards on the sides of the bed. They can be supplemented with hinged compartments located above the bed. The main thing is to maintain style unity. It is better if all the items are from the same headset.

The design in the form of the letter "P", which includes cabinets and a mezzanine, is more reliable. It is installed around the head of the bed. In this case the use of table lamps is not always possible (it depends on the design of the structure). However, they can be replaced by wall sconces or a backlight built into the mezzanine.

L-shaped models are suitable for small rooms. For example, it can be a tall wardrobe with a barbell and several compartments with shelves for light clothes.

An open storage system for books, CDs, various awards, souvenirs and other small things can also be located around the bed. It can be hanging shelves of various shapes or designs located in a niche. Also often open items are combined with closed cabinets to create a functional system.

This is a whole structure, which includes not only elements for storing things, but also a pull-out bed. Such an option appropriate in small apartments, studios. In this case, during the day, the berth does not interfere with free movement around the room, as it is masked in the wall.

Wood is environmentally friendly. In the manufacture of objects from it do not use formaldehydes, resins. It is expensive, it looks solid, creates comfort. However, such furniture will be a good solution only if you place cabinets on the floor on the sides of the bed. Pendant structures made of wood may be too heavy, which will create a certain danger.

Such furniture belongs to the budget category of goods. The material is compressed sawdust. When creating furniture from it, adhesive compositions are used that can release phenols when heated. In general, the harm from such products is small, however if it is possible to purchase furniture from another material, it is better to do so.

This material is stronger and more durable than chipboard. Such furniture is made using a different technology. This allows you to create original and stylish products sold at affordable prices.

Typically, these materials are used as decoration. However, sometimes manufacturers offer hinged structures, entirely consisting of durable plastic. They are lightweight, but can withstand a small load.

When choosing furniture, you can focus on your own taste or entrust the business to an interior designer. In any case, to begin with, measurements are taken of the room, the arrangement of the elements of the storage system is thought out. remember, that niches are being made at the repair stage. Then select the style and type of elements. Be sure to run a test with a piece of paper to see if you are ready for hanging cabinets or shelves above the bed. Think about whether you need nightstands to set an alarm, a glass of water, or something else.

Keep in mind that separate structures, including open elements, look lighter. In this case, dark shades of furniture are acceptable. To smooth the bulkiness of the solid structure, it is better to give preference to light tones. The internal content of the elements (shelves, drawers, rods) depends on what you are going to store in them. Do not forget about the style of furniture. It should harmoniously fit into the interior.

Today you can easily find on sale elegant classic, and laconic minimalistic, and original options in the Art Nouveau style.

You can arrange your bedside cabinets in different ways. The most common option is symmetrical placement. In this case, cabinets of the same size are placed near the bed on each side. In this case, additional elements may be located above the berth. If the room is narrow and the bed is set against a short wall, an asymmetric composition, for example, a modular set in the form of the letter G, will become a good solution.

Asymmetry is acceptable in spacious bedrooms. In this case, it can become an interesting design decision.

Interesting examples

• Laconic design and white color allow you to maintain a sense of lightness of the interior.

• The combination of wood structure with light gloss makes the set very modern. Open sections and a mirror visually facilitate the design.

• The asymmetric composition with curved facades allows you to free up space in the rest of the room, making the atmosphere stylish and original.

• Love for the classics is not a reason to refuse a practical solution. Furniture, designed in the appropriate style, looks good in the U-shaped version.

See how to choose a bedside cabinet in your bedroom in the next video.