Floating Beds for the Bedroom of Tomorrow, Today!
Estimated reading time: 7 minutes
Key Takeaways
- Floating beds offer a dramatic and modern appeal to bedroom design by using structural support instead of traditional frames.
- The construction of a floating bed can be achieved in various ways, including hiding supports within the wall or using LED lighting for effect.
- DIY projects or contractor consultations can help you build a floating bed that fits your style and complements your bedroom theme.
- To enhance the floating effect, consider using bed covers that drape over the edges without a visible frame.
- Floating beds eliminate the need to tuck in sheets, adding to their convenience and charm.
If you want to create a dramatic and eye catching appeal to your bedroom design, why not consider a floating bed? Basically a platform style bed is supported through structure rather than traditional box spring assemblies.
They are actually not that complicated to design and build given your style and personal preference for the look and feel of your bedroom. And just think, the floating bed will go nicely with the flying cars we’re suppose to have already.
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Yes the concept sounds futuristic but the feasibility of the project is within reason.
The bed platform concept hides traditional supports in a number of different ways or simply utilizes a structural approach to building the bed from the wall without floor supports …
All of which will provide you with a floating bed appearance.
Get Creative as You Want to Be
Some designs will incorporate white or colored LED lighting that strings along the bottom frame to further expand the feeling of elevating the bed above the floor.
“So these look cool but how do i know I will not hit the floor at night?”
Think of it as living on the edge every night, you dare devil you! But realistically it all depends on the construction of the frame like any home improvement. When you lean against the railing of your stairs, you might fall there as well.
There are a number of DIY projects to showcase how to create a floating bed appearance or consulting with a contractor or us could get you good tips.
Some designs, as you will see below, simply utilize a clear piece of support to replace the overall leg supports. Others will cantilever out from the wall completely.
If coordinated correctly with other fabrics and patterns around the bed itself, the bedroom can create a unique theme that celebrates the floating bed.
For example, try using your bed cover without an edge to your frame and allow the fabric to drape over the edge and hang from the edge;
Enhancing the bed platform concept in its implementation.
You do not want the novelty of a floating bed IF it is going to seem completely out of place against the backdrop of the rest of your bedroom.
Plus a bonus, you no longer need to tuck in the sheets!
Images of Floating Beds
Capture a unique and modern feeling bedroom.
Nice brick facade decor in an industrial apartment style bedroom.
These beds just don’t float on there own but getting it right takes serious thought.
A traditional wooden bedroom idea with floating beds …
As indicated but this bedroom idea featured stunning vaulted curved ceiling.
Structurally supported bunk beds.
Don’t forget to play with textured patterns.
The floating platform to which the bed rests upon is another level.
Floor pattern makes it appear as if there is a support visible but not exactly.
A floating end table to match any of these floating beds.
The idea of floating beds create such a stunning initial reaction to a bedroom.
Because its not exactly something you go to pick-up at the store.
Giving you a unique feature to your interior bedroom design.
Think of how easy it’d be to clean under these floating beds.
Neil has over 20 years’ experience on a range of large (15,000 sf) and small (500 sf) residential, non-profit, and commercial projects with a small business focus. He has two kids with his wife, Victoria, and loves family time camping, hiking, and traveling. While he grew up in New England, Neil is a diehard Buffalo Bills fan!
