Hovering bed, the pros and cons of models, their functional features

Thanks to modern design solutions, bedroom furniture soaring as if in mid-air gives the room a feeling of lightness and airiness. A weightless soaring bed, as it is also called “levitating”, is a bed in which pillars are hidden, due to which such an effect is created. The support itself is much smaller than a berth, so you can only see it by looking under the bed. The design organically fits into various interior styles - modern, minimalism, country. A unique visual effect can be achieved using the backlight, which will transform the interior beyond recognition.

What are the pros and cons of models

Being outwardly quite unusual furniture, the bed with the effect of "soaring" has its own nuances. Just by studying the pros and cons, you can decide whether to choose such a berth or not.

The advantages of this model are as follows:

strength, durability - despite the external fragile effect, the bed can withstand at least two people;
unpleasant creak, loosening of the frame, which is characteristic of many beds, is eliminated;
convenient cleaning of the space under the bed due to the absence of niches and legs;
the ability to choose the shape and width, depending on the available space of the room;
a floating bed with light will attract the attention of both adults and children.

The disadvantages of the products also are:

the structure is attached to the wall, which prevents its further rearrangement. Each movement will be accompanied by the dismantling of at least the fasteners of the bed;
furniture should be installed near outlets so that the length of the wire is minimal;
the design of the bed with the effect of "soaring" overall;
installation is complicated, therefore, it will require the help of specialists or good skills;
ready-made soaring bedroom furniture requires significant costs, and with self-production, experience in working with wood and metal will be required.

Functional Features

Flying beds have taken their rightful place among professional designers and people, due to their originality and unusual appearance. We can not say about its functionality:

even the most classic type of bedroom, thanks to such a bed, will acquire originality;
the berth is quite spacious, comfortable, designed for two;
LED illumination serves as additional lighting at night and creates a romantic mood;
due to the durable fastening of the bed to the wall, a soaring effect is created;
You can use a flying bed for both adults and children.

Design Overview

Soaring beds are gaining popularity, and modern manufacturers offer many options. This berth is multifunctional and can be of several types:

with one hidden support in the middle - the bed is mounted to the wall. The legs are made of plastic, metal, sometimes not one but several legs are used. They are hidden; to see them, one must bend down;
the floating bed with ropes that are attached to the ceiling swings very easily. Such a bed has a mattress with springs and a box frame; therefore, it requires support;
soaring bed on magnets. A significant drawback is the magnetic field. Therefore, such a bed is not suitable for people with pacemakers.

Do-it-yourself beds are most often made with a wooden base, the dimensions of which are much smaller than a berth, therefore it is hidden from view, but this does not affect strength.

On the ropes

On magnets

With support

Materials for creating

The quality factor of the bed is determined by the tree, which is used in its manufacture:

pine - good in work, easy to process. It is used to equip such elements as the frame, legs, flooring under the mattress;
spruce - the least durable, sometimes cracking. It is applied to the elements which are not demanding strong loading;
oak - a durable material, suitable for creating decorative elements;
beech - after processing it is most flexible in work. It is applied in decor elements;
larch is a strong and durable material, almost not subject to decay. The supports and frames of bedroom furniture are made from it;
Mahogany - the most expensive, used for decorative purposes.

To save budget, it is allowed to use chipboard for the external details of a berth.Making the frame of a soaring place, the tree can be replaced with strong, lightweight, steel pipes with a square cross section. Since bedroom furniture is under heavy load, pipes with thicker metal should be preferred.

How to create a soaring effect

The bed with a flying effect is intriguing, creates a special mood in the bedroom, it will fit into any interior, giving the room a modern, sophisticated look. At the same time, a similar model can be made with your own hands. If you have to work with a tree, then you need such a tool:

jigsaw with a set of blades for woodwork;
a screwdriver with a set of bits;
screwdriver;
rubber mallet;
emery cloth;
paint brush;
glue, varnish, paint;
tape measure, square, marker, level;
awl, hand saw.

Also, corners, self-tapping screws are used for the frame.

To work with a metal frame you will need:

saw - a grinder with a set of blades;
drill, drill, welding machine;
clamps, clamps;
ruler, angle, level;
pencil.

The support, located in the center of the bed, has 6 supports, connected to the hinges. The supports are pulled together by a cable, creating tension with lanyards. This action allows you to control the horizontal position of the bed with a not very flat floor surface. However, if the coating is even, it is enough to fasten the supports with bolts.

Parts of the bed can be made of eight dry boards. It is enough to have drawings and cut boards on them. Next, the props are cut, and with the help of a grinding machine, all irregularities are eliminated. To avoid creaking of the bed, glue and a dowel are usually used. After all the parts are ready, they are varnished or painted.

As joints of supports, pieces of stainless pipes with a diameter of 34 mm can be used. When this is ready, the details of the bed are assembled into a single whole. Having set the level, you need to clearly adjust the furniture for the correct horizontal position. It is not easy enough, it will require concentration. The level is also checked against the props. After adjusting the support, you can begin to install the frame of the bed, back and lamella.

The bed is also unique in its light effect, which can be enhanced by the automatic on and off process, for which it is necessary to improve the LEDs with a day-night sensor. A similar solution can be achieved by turning on the backlight only at night. A strain gauge is no less attractive. By setting it, the backlight will turn off as soon as a person appears on the bed, and turn on during absence. For the head of the bed you will need filler and upholstery. Foam rubber and its substitutes are usually taken for the filler, and both fabric, leather, suede, and their analogues are suitable for upholstery.

The design of the flying bed can be with or without a niche. At the intended location of the box, a rectangular hole is cut out, using hinges, a lid is installed. After which, the board is made so that the mattress is fixed. A board is fixed at the base so that the edge is 20 to 30 millimeters higher than plywood. At this stage of assembly, parts of wood are varnished, if desired with paint. When completely dry, the two parts of the bed can be joined together. If there is no need for a box for linen, the assembly of the bed is greatly simplified. In this case, the berth is made according to a simpler principle, with a support in the form of legs.

For convenient access to a niche, you can use a system with a lifting mechanism. It is quite difficult to do such work on your own, it is easier to purchase a finished bed with a lift. The mechanism should be used with minimal shock absorbers, which will serve as support for the berth at the highest point. This convenient approach allows you to free your hands, and does not require outside help.

If desired, the hovering bed can be equipped with LED backlighting - solid or flashing. First of all, a metal frame is attached, on which an LED strip is glued. Such a phased action allows the tape to hold on tightly, and the metal acts as a heat sink. It is more practical to use a full-color, RGB tape and mount it from top to bottom. It will turn into bedroom furniture, floating in the air, which is held above the floor by rays of saturated color.

With self-made beds, you can ease your work, and hand over part of the work to the workshop. Specialists working with a metal profile and a wooden coating will make a support or frame according to the drawings provided to them.