The bedroom is a special place in the house. If all other rooms are decorated taking into account the opinions of others, expectations of possible assessments, questions, praise, then the bedroom is usually created exclusively for oneself.
Here it is important to reveal your own “I” to the fullest. How do they decorate this place hidden from prying eyes?
Oddly enough, shelves above the bed are especially popular.
Are they needed in the bedroom interior? What types of shelves there are, how to design them - let's look at them in more detail.
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.
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.
Recommendations for arrangement
Let's look at a few tips for arranging the bedside area:
- Consider what needs to be stored . How many items need to be folded, what dimensions do they have, what is their approximate mass.
- Decide on the number of shelves . Based on their ergonomics, the best is the two-level option, it is easy to use and quite spacious.
- Involve corners and bedside area . This is especially true for small rooms; think about how to make efficient use of every corner.
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.
Wall shelves in the sleeping area: stylish storage system
Wall-mounted shelf options are especially popular. Moreover, single surfaces span the entire width of the head of the bed. Depending on the purpose, the shelves above the bed are installed at the level of the outstretched arm of the person lying down or at some distance from the surface of the bed. It is advisable to equip the structure with a limiter in the form of a strip along the outer perimeter. Particular attention is paid to fastening elements.
When decorating narrow bedrooms, designers recommend installing shelves above the head of the bed across the entire width of the wall. This visually expands the area of the room, while at the same time providing space for storing things needed in the bedroom area.
If you decorate the space above the bed with two levels of hanging surface, then the lower shelf can be conveniently used for storing mobile accessories, and the upper shelf can be used for a collection of souvenirs or designer panels.
Decorative shelf above the bed in the bedroom interior
Decor shelf above the bed in a white bedroom
Wooden shelf above the bed
A hanging shelf above the bed in the bedroom can be made of wood, metal, glass and polymers. The product has the following advantages:
- availability of offers. Prices vary depending on the base material and features of the fastening systems;
- Exhaustive range of choice. It’s easy to choose a model for an interior with any stylistic concept;
- color solutions without restrictions;
- easy to install and remove if necessary;
- it’s easy to independently update the product design using decoupage techniques, interior paints or self-adhesive wallpaper;
- if you periodically change the composition of the decorative composition on the shelf, this also gives the effect of novelty in the interior.
Shelf with a textured wood pattern above the head of the bed
Headboard with shelf
In addition, it is easy to make a wall shelf with your own hands. Select the base material in a specialized store, not forgetting about the fasteners. Drill the required number of holes in the selected area above the stock using a drill. Insert the dowels and screw the connecting corners of the shelf with self-tapping screws.
Wide headboard with large shelf
Book shelf above the bed
To ensure the reliability of the design, be sure to carry out testing activities. Load the self-installed shelf with books, magazines, and unbreakable household items and leave it in this state for a day. Next, remove the load and check the quality of work: if all the parts are in the correct position, then you can use the structure for its intended purpose without fear of unpleasant consequences.
Bed with shelves at the head
Bed with shelves in bedroom interior
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.
How to choose the color of the shelf?
The shade for the product must be selected to match the color of the walls and bed. It can be made to contrast or match the wall. A contrasting color will highlight the shelf against the background of the wall, bed and other furniture. This option is best used for shelves with a functional purpose.
A shelf painted to match the wall will not be visible and will give the impression that the objects on it are floating in the air; this color is suitable for decorative or universal purposes.
The brighter the interior of the room, the simpler the design of the shelf above the bed should be.
The classic color is white. It suits any room interior and makes the shelf visually light. It is best to choose a color that is in harmony with the design of the room and apartment as a whole. Here you need to understand - either the shelf will stand out, or it will merge with the general background.
The wall is decorated with a large number of spacious shelves.
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.
How can I place
Decorative shelves are located at different heights above the bed. If the object is supposed to be actively used (put a cup of water, put a book, glasses), then it is fixed at arm's length. In order for the shelf to fit organically into the decor of the bedroom, it is necessary to take into account not only the style of the room, but also its size:
- in narrow rooms, long shelves above the bed will help visually correct the overall geometry and make the bedroom visually wider. You can also combine several open shelves and products made in the form of thin hollow boxes;
- In spacious rooms, shelves decorated with racks look creative. To prevent the design from seeming cumbersome, you should not make many rows and densely crowd the surfaces with various trinkets or books.
If the location of the shelves above the headboard is annoying (there is a fear that objects or a shelf above the bed in the bedroom may fall), then it is recommended to place them on the side of the bed. Moreover, a bed with shelves that are not symmetrically located will look interesting. The shelves mounted on a large decorative wooden panel look very stylish. This idea is especially relevant for beds without a headboard. It is easy to equip such shelves with hidden lighting.
You can attach both individual single shelves and multi-tier structures in the bedroom. Interesting patterns are obtained from shelves of various configurations. In this case, certain intervals are maintained between objects. This technique will give the composition visual lightness.
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.
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
Variety of furniture shelves: varieties and differences
As noted above, shelves are functional furniture, which means they can vary significantly. Furniture shelves can be classified by:
- Material: wood, glass, plastic, metal.
- Placement: corner, hanging, wall.
- Design: combination, multi-tiered, composition, single, console.
- Functionality: shelving, bathroom shelf, kitchen shelves, bookshelves.
Hanging shelves for the bedroom
The designs of such over-bed shelves for the bedroom look very attractive because they have a number of advantages. First of all, this is their financial accessibility. Secondly, this is an opportunity to independently choose the shelf option that suits you. And finally, thirdly, the shelves can be moved at any time and thereby refresh the interior of the room.
Hanging shelves are the most traditional, versatile and fairly reliable option.
Shelves built into niches
Niches can be different: rectangular, round, narrow, wide, etc., and installing shelves in such niches significantly saves space in the room. Of course, it will be impossible to move such shelves without direct intervention in the renovation of the room, however, such shelves are an excellent space saver. Using shelves built into niches, you can forever abandon bulky cabinets and bedside tables.
Built-in shelves fit harmoniously into the interior space due to the fact that they are part of the wall
Modular design on the wall at the head
Using special assembly modules, you can store more things in the room. You can assemble one yourself. To do this, you will need to acquire a furniture panel, the necessary modules and a small number of tools. You can install both floor-mounted and wall-mounted modules. The main thing is that the material used is of high quality and durable, so that the shelf holds tightly.
Shelves assembled from multi-colored modules look very impressive.
Ledge-step behind the headboard and next to the bed
For those who don’t really like large structures, a step ledge is perfect, which is usually placed at a height of half a meter from the floor. This design can be used when you want to add volume to an accent wall.
You can make such a shelf in the form of a step yourself from plasterboard.
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.
Bed with shelves at the head: functional luxury
Furniture manufacturers provide an interesting assortment of beds with a shelving system at the head. According to experts, this is the best option for arranging a bedroom with compact parameters. This furniture format provides:
- maximum number of storage spaces, including decorative and functional interior details;
- no need to attach shelves to the wall or install bedside tables;
- ease of choosing the desired design with a design that matches the style of the interior being furnished.
Narrow shelf above the bed
Products are distributed in a wide range of prices. Depending on the financing, you can buy an exclusive model of a bed with a shelf made of valuable species or choose a reliable product option at a budget price.
Green shelves in the bedroom interior
If you are decorating a spacious bedroom, pay attention to the line of furniture with large shelves that extend beyond the width of the bed. Typically, the design includes several tiers of useful surface, while the shelves have different shapes and sizes, and come with sliding or hinged doors, or open.
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
Shelf layout options
Classic
A horizontal shelf or group of shelves attached to the wall horizontally and made in the same style or in harmonious styles. They usually play the role of a functional piece of furniture and serve for practical use.
Classic options for shelves above the bed
They are mounted on the wall at the head of the bed at arm's length, so that you can take and put things and everyday items without additional effort. Such shelves are made elegant and in soothing colors so that they do not stand out in the interior or on the wall. Shelves above the bed give the room its own flair. They can be used to place small items that never have a place in the room, but are always needed. With their help it is convenient to maintain order in the bedroom.
Headboard complemented by shelves for accessories
Shelf in the niche above the headboard
Is the safest option. It will not fall on your head or on the headboard. Which is very convenient if small children sleep on this bed. You can build original lamps into the niche, which will give the bedroom additional comfort, at the same time, the shelf in the niche will be functional and practical. It is more suitable for those rooms where you need to combine a modest area, interior and functionality. This type of shelves carries versatility of use and purpose.
A shelf for storing necessary things at the head of the bed.
Modular design at the head of the bed
It is usually attached to the wall with anchor bolts, which gives the structure additional safety and stability. Such designs are made to order, thus they fit organically into the decor of the bedroom.
Modular design of shelves for small rooms.
The color and material of the structure are matched to the tone of the wall and the overall interior of the room. The main difference between modular structures and other types installed above the bed is their size. They combine a bedside table, a shelf above the bed, and a wardrobe. In such structures you can place books, things, daily use items, soft toys, even indoor flowers, plants and decorative items.
A stylistic shelf that matches the overall interior of the room
If the apartment is small in size, then using a modular design, you can organize a separate space. After all, every person wants to have his own corner where he could retire and do his favorite thing, thereby distracting himself and taking a break from everyday hustle and bustle and problems.
Modular shelf above the bed with convenient doors.
A shelf in the form of a combined rack with a bedside table located at the head of the bed
This type is made as a bed element. It does not need to be hung - this is one of its main advantages. The entire structure rests on the bed or stands firmly on the floor. It is designed in such a way that you can easily reach any point of the structure with your hand.
The original look of wall shelves in the bedroom.
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.
Window openings decorated with shelves
Shelves framing a window in the bedroom are not only functional, but also a very practical design solution.
If the bedroom has a work area, then having shelves in the brightest part of the room will help create a full-fledged and comfortable mini-office.
A relaxation area, located next to the window of a spacious bedroom, is an ideal solution for having a good time on a comfortable bench, on either side of which there are shelves with items necessary for a useful and comfortable pastime.
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.
Niche as space for a full shelf above the headboard
If there is a niche on the wall above the sleeping area, then it is easy to build a shelf on its basis. Decorate the recess on the wall surface with photo wallpaper or painting, use colored lighting. If the design features allow, install a multi-tiered shelf in a niche; moreover, it is better to leave the lower cavity open and equip the upper tiers with sliding doors.
Small shelf above the bed
Shelves in the niche above the bed
Advantages of shelves in a niche above the bed:
- comfort of use: there is no risk of hitting your head when carelessly getting out of bed;
- Even heavy objects can be placed on the surface of the niche, which is not recommended in the case of hanging shelves.
Shelf niche above the bed
U-shaped open shelves above the bed
The design is especially in demand in a children's room. Little fidgets create a special play area here for dolls or a playground for a mini-car collection. Often, a niche at the head of a child’s bed is decorated with soft toys or cute little things that the child has made independently.
It is not difficult to make a niche on the wall with your own hands if you have construction skills. Here, plasterboard or composite panels are most often used. But it’s better to seek help from specialists: they have professional equipment and master the technique of manufacturing original structures.
Shelf above the bed
Shelf with lighting above the bed
Shelf with spotlights above the bed in the bedroom interior
You can design a niche of a rectangular shape or square, round, oval, or give it a different geometry. During the work, the original niche and shelf above the bed are also illuminated. It is noteworthy that on such a surface it is convenient to place a vase of flowers, a laptop, and a collection of elegant figurines or memorable souvenirs.
Hanging cabinets above the bed in the bedroom
Glass shelf above the bed in the bedroom
