Special attention is paid to the design of the wall to which the crib adjoins. Not out of a need to fill the void (this is also important, but not paramount), but for the sake of comfort and “cuteness”. They try to make the children's bedroom area not only beautiful, gentle and touching, but also not boring, interesting, and educational. After all, a child will pay attention to the decor many times and study it down to the smallest details and features.
It is also important that the wall decoration is safe. It is not very advisable to hang anything heavy (for example, cabinets), even if the reliability of the fastening is beyond doubt. Hard elements with sharp corners should be located high enough so that the child cannot hit them. Heavy objects should not be stored on shelves hanging above the crib. Even if the baby cannot reach it, an adult can accidentally drop something. In general, safety comes first.
Wall shelves in a children's room
It is clear that in this room there will be books and toys on the shelves.
Most often, parents make a choice in favor of a material similar to all other furniture. Same color, texture, design. Speaking of design, it would be great if the shelf looks like letters, numbers, clouds, trees or flowers. After all, a wall shelf can become a bright spot in a room and express the personal preferences of the owner. The shelf can be attached to the wall using hinges or brackets. The latter can be either hidden or open. It all depends on the interior of the room. Moreover, the bracket itself can carry the design load. That is, to be a decorative element.
Installation rules - how to calculate the height and methods of fastening
Mounting a hanging cabinet in a nursery should be done after some calculations. Placing the module on the wall allows the child to move freely around the room. To do this, you need to add 15-20 cm to his height. That is, for a schoolchild (150 cm), the best option would be a closet at a height of 165-170 cm. In the room of small children, there are wall-mounted modules, their contents are managed by the mother, so you need to adapt to her height. It is convenient to use books if they are located above the table. If the closet is filled with toys, it should hang close to the play area. A place near a door or in a narrow passage is considered unlucky. The load bearing capacity depends on the fastening of the section; the design of the module itself is quite reliable.
Methods for attaching wall cabinets:
- using dowels is the most common method. A loop is attached to the back wall of the module, which is then put on the fastener. After marking the dimensions of the cabinet, holes are made in the wall for the dowels. The modules are placed in their places, the doors are adjusted, the facade and decor are mounted.
- using a mounting rail. A part with a hook is attached to the end of the cabinet. The rail with the base for it is mounted on the wall. The module is simply hung by connecting these elements together. Advantages: ease of use, reliable design, ability to move the cabinet horizontally on runners. Disadvantages: the section does not fit tightly to the wall, leaving a gap; this method of fastening is more expensive.
Flower shelves: photo
There is another option - shelves for flowers. This is not a separate type, since these shelves can be made from any of the above materials and have any appearance, depending on your desire and the overall interior
Speaking of glass, it is important to note that very heavy objects should not be placed on these shelves.
So why did we highlight the flower shelves separately? Everything is very simple, this is where they have no competition. That is, we won’t store flowers in cabinets and cabinets, right?
Both fresh and artificial flowers are stored on open shelves and used to decorate any room. And if you place vine flowers on a shelf, you can perfectly decorate any interior with them, spreading the branches along the wall and even the ceiling. With the help of such decor, you can turn your room into a flower garden or a wild jungle; in any case, the natural atmosphere will envelop you in its magical comfort.
Shelves for children's rooms
Interior design is determined by the presence of furniture that is suitable for its purpose, convenience and functionality.
For a children's room you can choose something stylish, original, unusual, for example:
- Lightweight shelves made of plastic, glass or other shiny materials that are always in sight and give the room airiness without hiding the free space.
- Mesh shelves for storing shoes.
- Wooden shelves for a classic interior design. An ideal option for shelves for books in a nursery.
- Bright shelves depicting your favorite cartoon characters.
DIY bedroom shelf
Although purchasing a ready-made shelf of almost any shape and size is not a problem today, you may want to make this piece of furniture with your own hands, especially since you do not need special skills to create a shelf of a simple classic shape.
Regardless of the design feature, the shelves above the bed can be turned into the main element of the interior.
In addition, when creating a shelf with your own hands, you can be sure that it will fit exactly in the corner allocated for it. As a rule, such hand-made items are made from natural wood. Wood is a very easy material to process, and with a minimum of tools you can make a shelf out of it. If you want something unusual, try making a shelf with rope fastenings.
You can keep various items and literature on the shelves.
To do this you will need a wooden board, a rope, as well as a hammer drill and a tape measure. Holes are made in the corners of the board, one in each corner. A rope will be threaded through them. Before making holes, “measure seven times,” otherwise the structure will be skewed, and it may not be possible to correct anything later. And remember, do not drill holes at the very edge, make an indent of at least 2-3 cm.
After this, sand the board, coat it with a primer, and then apply a layer of varnish or paint, at your discretion. The paint is applied only after the primer has dried. And subsequent work with the board is carried out only after the paint has completely dried.
Shelves in the corners can look like an ultra-modern design.
Attach hooks to the wall on which the structure will be hung. The rope is inserted into the hole in the board and a knot is made to secure it. The shelf is ready. This design can be slightly modified at your discretion.
When choosing a shelf for your bedroom, don’t be afraid to experiment with sizes, shapes and colors. Believe me, in this case you will be able to create an unusual interior that will be pleasant and comfortable to be in.
How to choose a color
To ensure that the shelf does not clash with the rest of the interior elements, it is important to choose the right color. Depending on the color scheme, the shelf will either become a spectacular decorative accent or elegantly complement the overall design concept
Original shelves will become the highlight of the interior.
If you give preference to a contrasting model, it will stand out against the background of the wall. To make it look appropriate and not intrusive, give preference to light shelves of an unusual shape. A model made from several shelves of different shades looks very interesting. In this case, a palette is selected that is close in color to the wall decoration.
You can arrange shelves in the interior in different ways.
Shelves above the bed, decorated in the same color as the walls, can have a simple geometric shape. On such neutral surfaces, figurines, small vases and other beautiful elements look very beautiful.
White shelves are a classic.
White shelves will complement walls in any palette. It is worth noting that such shelves always look stylish and elegant. Designs that combine different materials (for example, wooden planes on forged brackets) look very elegant.
The possibility of using shelves is limited only by the owner's imagination.
Also, lovers of unusual interior items should take a closer look at the shelves decorated with carved elements.
Manufacturing materials
Modern structures above the berth are most often made from the following materials.
Glass
The material used is impact-resistant so that the structure does not pose a danger. Glass can be either transparent or colored. There are models with a mirror surface. Glass shelves are a stylish and elegant piece of furniture.
Natural wood
This material has attractive appearance and a long service life. Such options can withstand heavy loads.
Shelves in the niche at the head of the bed
Fiberboard and chipboard
These boards are made from wood chips and special additives that give them strength. The surface is covered with paint, laminate or veneer.
Designs made from these materials are, of course, inferior to models made from natural wood, but their price is much lower.
If you do not place too heavy objects on them, then they can be used to furnish your bedroom.
Fastening
In order for the shelf to be securely fastened, and at the same time maintain its aesthetic appearance, when choosing a fastener, you need to take into account the material from which the wall is made, the material from which the shelf is made, the design of the shelf, as well as its purpose. There are several ways to attach a shelf
There are several ways to attach a shelf.
The main rule: the longer the shelf, the greater the number of supports. And the fastening itself can be hidden or external.
Hidden
This installation allows you to fix the product “invisibly”, making sure that the screws and bolts are invisible to the eye. For such fasteners, bars, metal rods, and hidden hinges are used.
A shelf with hidden fasteners looks neater.
Bars. With their help, models with an internal cavity are fixed. In this case, the shelf is simply put on the beam and secured with self-tapping screws. Metal rods. This fastener is selected according to the thickness of the shelf, usually 10-18 mm
It is important to remember that the structure must support not only its own weight, but also the mass of objects that will be placed on it. Holes are drilled in the shelf at the appropriate depth and at the correct distance from each other.
In order for the product to be well fixed, the size of the rod should be slightly shorter than the shelf, about 3-5 cm. If the shelf is fixed above the bed, additionally use superglue, applying it to the end adjacent to the wall. Hidden loops. Long shelves made of natural wood or chipboard are best secured using hidden hinges. With this installation method, the main thing is to choose the right size of fasteners so that the hinges do not peek out from above or below the shelf.
Hanging shelves are one of the most common and traditional ones.
Shelves with hidden fastenings help to visually enlarge the room and appear weightless in appearance. Ideal for interiors in a modern, minimalist or high-tech style.
External mount
This installation method is also called traditional, apparently due to its popularity. This option is suitable in cases where fasteners fit into the interior design or are considered as decorative elements.
Shelf mounting diagram.
The modern range of fastening elements is so large that you are guaranteed to find the ideal option for any interior style: from modern and loft, to country and Provence.
It is advisable not to heavily load the shelves attached to the drywall.
The traditional installation method involves the use of a variety of fasteners: brackets, corners, hinges and others. They can be made from a variety of materials: natural wood, metal, plastic.
Choose reliable shelf mounts.The main advantage of such fasteners is the ability to withstand heavy loads - up to 50 kg.
The installation of glass shelves deserves special attention. If the canvas is small and light, then small brackets will be sufficient. For large shelves with a solid mass, made of thick glass, large brackets, also called “pelicans,” are suitable.
Scheme for screwing the bracket to the wall.
If the product is very small and is purely decorative, suction cup brackets will be sufficient. They are placed at the bottom of the shelf so that the entire plane is free. Well, to prevent the glass from cracking, special rubber or silicone gaskets are used in the brackets.
Design Features
As a rule, a minimum of furnishings is chosen for bedrooms. The main piece of furniture is the bed.
The choice of a shelf in the bedroom next to the bed must be approached with particular pedantry.
Shelves are used for two purposes:
- To diversify the interior, make it unusual, unique in its kind. Using hanging structures you can decorate walls. Not only necessary things are often placed on the shelves, but also decorative elements and souvenirs, thanks to which a cozy and comfortable atmosphere is created.
- To ensure maximum comfort. So, if this is a bedside shelf, then you can put a lamp on it, put a mobile phone, a book or a tablet. Particularly popular are hanging shelves that replace bedside tables. This allows you to save space and get rid of bulky furniture.
The indisputable advantage of shelves is their more than affordable cost compared to bedside tables or tables. A rich assortment ensures that you can choose a model that suits you perfectly in style, size and color.
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Do it yourself
It is not always possible to purchase expensive furniture, because the same wall shelves that we use in the interior sometimes cost incredible amounts of money. If you have a certain amount of imagination and have a desire to engage in applied crafts, then it will not be difficult for you to make an open shelf with your own hands. You can use all available materials for this activity. While walking in the park, look for a suitable piece of branch or rhizome. After processing it, you will create a unique shelf model and can safely present it to your friends as an exclusive item. After all, there is definitely no second one like it in nature. Is it going well? You can create a whole business on wall shelves suitable for decoration, say, in a country house interior, by making shelves from the steps of a wooden ladder, old boxes or pallets. Do you have an ancient shelf, but it’s difficult to fit it into modern life? Cover it with newspapers or pages from magazines of bygone times, highlight the end with bright paint, open the resulting piece with varnish and look at what you got. Original, isn't it? An updated shelf will perfectly decorate the corridor or library of even a super-modern apartment.
Wall shelves in the interior
We can talk endlessly about the fact that wall shelves in the interior are necessary, important, etc., but it is much easier to nail a few copies and see how the space is transformed, without losing functionality. A simple trick will visually expand the area. Form shelves from cells of various sizes, use their corner options, hide the disadvantages of space and emphasize the advantages and style of the interior. With hanging shelves this will not be difficult at all.
Features of placing wall shelves
As already mentioned, you can place shelves anywhere and in any way. However, you need to remember a few nuances. So. Before attaching a wall decoration, think about whether it will become a “place to hit” your head or other parts of the body. If you have the slightest fear, try to move it. Models with smoothed corners will also be a good way to prevent bruises and bumps. Although wall shelves in the interior are considered a decorative element, they also need to be decorated. One of the successful solutions in this case will be the use of spotlights, which will advantageously highlight both the piece of furniture itself and what is on it. The section of the wall that will remain above or between them also requires attention. Highlight an unused space with contrasting wallpaper or colored fabric, hang a small mirror or picture, paint it and you will see that your row of shelves has turned into an independent and very significant interior element, just like, for example, a fireplace.
Options for opening the facades of wall children's cabinets
The design of a wall cabinet with a facade involves several types of door opening. This includes swing and lift systems. The classic, simplest, and therefore no less popular and convenient option is the first design. It includes the installation of sashes on hinges and fastening of handles. The advantages of swing doors are an affordable price, long-term operation (up to 50 years), a large selection of models, silent opening and a full overview of the contents of the cabinet.
A feature of the lifting type of opening is that the facade tilts up and does not move in the frontal plane. The design is based on a gas lift: a housing filled with nitrogen, with a rod inside. The main points of the mechanism: the door moves smoothly, silently, and holds securely even in the open position. The facade comes off with a light touch of the hand, the weight is not felt.
Designer delights
In small bedrooms... instead of traditional cabinets, tall narrow shelves are built, connected by a transverse shelf. The presence of this shelf above the bed gives the design a complete look.
Modern designers have a rich imagination, so they often offer their clients shelves of very intricate shapes as wall decorations. These can be structures made of many cells, very reminiscent of a honeycomb, or entire systems that generally look like a tree with spreading branches. Shelves of such a non-standard shape, placed above the bed, will really decorate any, even super stylish, interior.
Shelves in the niche above the bed
But what about simple classic options? Have the usual horizontal shelves already sunk into oblivion? Not at all! They also have a place in fashion design projects. For example, they are indispensable over a bed that does not have a headboard. The most ordinary flat shelf can replace it and give the bed a more traditional look. It can be made a direct element of the sleeping structure, that is, simply attached to a wide back, or you can put together several shelves and create an entire headboard-rack.
Country and minimalist style does not tolerate decorative excesses, so here it is enough to place one small open shelf on the wall at the head. It looks natural, so professionals use this technique to kill two targets at once:
- the headboard area gets rid of emptiness;
- the room does not look overloaded.
Small shelf for photos above the bed
You can choose more complex shelving systems and also place them above the bed. A group of single products will look very original if they are scattered asymmetrically or, on the contrary, distributed in an orderly manner on the wall. You can assemble them into a kind of hanging rack.
If there is a narrow wall behind the head of the bed, then the designers will be faced with the task of visually expanding it. And in this case, a long, wall-length shelf will again help. Her presence will make the room more spacious.
In small bedrooms, they generally try to use the bedside area with maximum rationality, so instead of traditional cabinets, they build high narrow shelves connected by a transverse shelf. The presence of this shelf above the bed gives the design a complete look. You can connect the shelves into a single whole using hanging cabinets, but they look more massive and often create a cluttered effect. People lying in bed will not feel very comfortable. Such effects are alien to open shelves, so their use is preferred.
Shelves for toys in the children's room
Varieties of forms
Before purchasing or making your own shelves for the bedroom, you should decide on the choice of design. Let's look at the main ones:
- Classic shelves. This type is very common; it is valued for its ease of manufacture, laconic appearance and ease of installation. Well, if desired, even a classic shelf can be made stylish and effective.
- Angular. Very often it is the corner space that remains unused in the room, and this applies not only to bedrooms. And in this situation, an angular design is a way out. Corner shelves not only look very impressive, but also make an obvious design approach to the design of your bedroom.
- Hanging. The name speaks for itself; such structures can be ceiling or wall mounted. The shape and size may also vary.
- Floor-standing. This model can be installed anywhere in your bedroom, and if desired, you can easily change its location. As a rule, such designs are very functional.
Hanging shelves
They are quite compact, as a rule, made of light and durable materials. Particular attention is paid not only to special impregnations (antiseptics and moisture-resistant compounds), but also to the reliability of fastenings.
The advantage of using wall-mounted children's shelves is that they can be used in small spaces (for example, in studio apartments, old Khrushchev-era apartment buildings).
How to fit shelves above the bed into the interior
A room imbued with the spirit of Provence, decorated in vintage or country style, will be made irresistible by shelves above the bed, from which it smells of antiquity.
You can arrange shelves in the interior in different ways. It all depends on what role they are assigned. In ascetic styles they are often made almost invisible, merging with the wall. The objects placed in them seem to simply float in the air. The technique is quite effective and popular. Contrasting shelves will give a radically opposite result.
They will attract attention first of all to themselves, and only then to the objects standing on them. Such shelves perfectly emphasize the geometry of the interior
White shelf above black bed
Bright, accent shelves and racks will also play a dominant role in the decor. This solution is optimal in children's and adult bedrooms, where modern styles reign.
A room imbued with the spirit of Provence, decorated in vintage or country style, will be made irresistible by shelves above the bed, from which it smells of antiquity. You don’t have to look for museum exhibits; you can “age” quite modern furniture by covering it with a network of cracks and deliberate abrasions.
Full-length shelves
The choice of shelves is also unlimited in color. In the assortment of stores you can sometimes find incredible combinations of shades, but, oddly enough, white shelves remain the most popular. Trite? Yes. But white color not only easily fits into any interior, but also, with all its naive simplicity, refreshes it with its laconicism. Look, in almost all bedrooms there is something white that is quite reasonable to complement with the same snow-white shelf.
As for the raw materials, the shelves can be traditionally wooden, glass, metal, plastic or even mirrored. The main thing is that the shelves hanging above the bed match the main style. The same can be said about the shape of the products. These can be straight, angular or even smoothly curving structures. The latter, by the way, are also very popular in trendy modern interiors.
Shelf above the bed in a teenager's room
If the shelves are destined to carry a functional load, you need to know how to place them correctly. Let's start with an axiom. You can hang a shelf above any bed. If you prefer to lie in bed before going to bed with a book or tablet, the shelf should be mounted so that you do not hit your head against it, that is, fifteen centimeters higher than your height when sitting. The problem is that it won’t be easy to get the item you need from such a shelf if you lie down in bed. Are you not sitting in bed? Then attach the shelf at arm's length. The easiest way is with shelves not above the bed, but in a niche. They are not located directly above your head, so the lowest shelf may be already 40 centimeters above the bed mattress. Incredibly practical and convenient! The only caveat is the initial lack of a niche in the room. To create it, you will have to build up the walls - but this will naturally reduce the space, which is not always acceptable.
Shelf with lighting in a niche
Types of shelves above the bed
There are four main types of bedside shelves for the bedroom:
- Simple horizontal.
- In the recess above the head of the bed.
- A shelf above the headboard, combined with a bedside table.
- In the form of portable modular structures.
Beds with shelves at the head are stylish, comfortable and modern interior items.
If the model acts only as decor, then you can hang it higher above the bed and install items close to your heart on it:
- an elegant lamp that will illuminate the space with warm light;
- photographs that remind you of important and pleasant moments in life;
- cute trinkets and souvenirs brought from travels.
If the structure plays the role of a storage space, then it needs to be mounted at arm’s length.
Then you can put things that are often used on it:
- TV remote;
- telephone;
- favorite book;
- MP-3 player, for those who like to fall asleep to music.
You can choose a universal version of the shelf, the top of which will have decorative properties, and the bottom will be more functional.
If the shelves are decorative, you can place them at any height above the bed
Wall shelves in the bedroom interior: photo
A bedroom is a room in the house where there should be no unnecessary objects that overload the space and interfere with relaxation. That is why it is better to install ordinary shelves in the bedroom, without much originality, with the exception of only the most daring interiors, which are not often used for bedrooms. To give the room freshness and an unusual sound, they can be placed directly above the bed, but take into account the height of the location so that when getting up a person cannot hit his head.
For the bedroom, light, non-massive canvases with a maximum thickness of 40 mm are best suited. If the room has a bright accent wall or bright textiles, then you can choose shelves in their color.
Usually the bedroom is not a large room, so only a bed and bedside tables fit there. In such conditions, shelves will be a salvation for placing additional items and family photos.
Interesting shelf options for children
In order to create an individual children's interior, they use original models made from chipboard in the form of airplanes, cars, rockets, and boats.
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For children, choose bright, rich colors. The shelves can be equipped with multi-colored LED lighting.
For older children, the room is stylized as space interiors. For girls, choose fairytale princess house styles.
Wall shelves in the interior. Advice from professionals
You can complete the space with different decorative elements:
- Mirrors;
- Posters;
- Photos;
- Lamps;
- Paintings;
- Nishami.
However, it is the thoughtfully used wall shelves in the interior that will bring extraordinary originality and originality. For example, in the living room they can be placed in the seating area, and at a low height, so that it is convenient, without getting up from your chair, to turn over a stack of popular magazines and choose something interesting to read. In such an environment, there is no shame in leaving guests alone for a while. They will also have something to do. But shelves do not necessarily have to be used for a functional purpose, such as a screen in the interior. Open models can remain an independent decorative element, hanging on chains or other original fasteners. It is very easy to arrange an exhibition of souvenirs, some decorative items, or to show the collection preferences of the owners.
Very often, wall shelves are used in a curtained interior. Imagine how uncomfortable a room will look with a sofa leaning against an empty wall. An atmosphere of dissatisfaction will reign here. Designers insist that this area must certainly be designed even with minimalism. Shelves can be designed not only strictly geometrically – in a vertical or horizontal sequence, but also in a “herringbone”, “ladder” pattern, in the end, simply chaotically. Country style is richest in such decorative elements. This is an imitation of vintage country life, which is characterized by homemade furniture. It is clear that the lion's share of the furnishings was made up of shelves.
Sometimes, wall shelves in the kitchen interior completely replaced the upper sections of stationary cupboards and hanging cabinets
But even if the room is furnished with a full-fledged furniture set for open shelves, the original mission will always remain, because such stylish accessories are made from a piece of wood, and not always planed and painted, which means they will certainly attract attention. Forged openwork shelves in the Provencal style also cause a similar effect.
Don't like covering your window with curtains, but you're not at all happy with its exterior? Wall shelves will again come to the rescue, which will be appropriate in this interior. They are mounted directly on slopes and sometimes the shelves run across the entire window, so it makes sense to make them from glass. In this case, the room will not lose light.
As a standard, flowers growing in small pots are placed on window shelves, but if you are not a fan of vegetation, then it can be replaced with glass and metal things. In this case, multi-colored glass can recreate the effect of stained glass. Shelves in niches will do an excellent job. They will transform them into shelving, pantries or even built-in wardrobes. Light up the wall shelves in the interior of the niche, and you will be surprised how much more comfortable your room will become. Of all types of shelves, flower products are considered universal. They can be located in any room, the main thing is that there is enough light for the normal existence of plants.
