A podium for a mattress instead of a bed: in the bedroom and nursery (30 ideas, 6 drawings)

Step-by-step instructions on how to make a podium bed

Before starting the construction of a sleeping place, you need to take all the necessary measurements and draw a sketch drawing, taking into account all the measurements.
The bed and storage boxes should slide without difficulty even on a covered floor

It is necessary to calculate what load the podium surface will withstand, because the selection of the material from which the structure will be made depends on this indicator.

Required materials and tools

To make a bed you will need:

Materials

• timber for constructing a frame;
• boards for external parts and planks;
• boards for making boxes;
• plywood;
• MDF or OSB sheets for the internal parts of the bed.

Tools

• metal inner and outer corners;
• fasteners;
• pencil and construction tape;
• hacksaw;
• screwdriver and drill.

Preparatory stage

At the preparatory stage, you need to free the flooring from the baseboards in order to bring the support as close as possible to the wall. Then you will need to make markings.

Podium frame (assembly features)

Intermediate logs will add rigidity to the structure.

The supports are placed at a distance of 45 - 50 cm from each other; if the load is impressive, then the distance is reduced. Long guides are attached to the walls with vertical posts, and fastened together with short bars at a distance of 40 cm.

to increase strength, the frame above the berth is made of double bars.

To make the frame strong, it is recommended to lay intermediate logs

Bed frame

The frame of the retractable bed is assembled from the flooring and sides. For the manufacture of these parts, MDF or OSB boards are used. Everyone chooses the height of the sides independently, but the recommended parameter is at least 15 cm. This way the mattress will not fall.

In the center of the frame, you need to strengthen the support crossbars, to which wooden slats or flexible slats are nailed. The mattress will be placed here.

The size of the mattress cover is equal to the size of the mattress plus 5 - 7 cm on each side

The side boards and the front facade are attached to the base. Do not forget that when retracted, the facade acts as part of the podium and therefore its height should not exceed the distance between the upper edge of the podium and the floor.

Consider the size of the wheels that will be attached to the bottom of the frame

Podium covering

After the frames are mounted, you can begin cladding. Cut the finishing material into pieces of the required size and screw them to the frames with self-tapping screws.

Final stage

After the assembly is completed, it is necessary to cover the structure with any floor covering, the main thing is that the surface does not become slippery, since it is still an elevation.

Wooden structural elements must be coated with mold and mildew repellents

For this purpose, the most suitable are carpet and laminate. Finishing materials can be the same color as the covering in the entire room, or they can be completely different and be a bright spot for zoning the room.

We make a frame

After the preparatory stage, we begin work. It all starts with the basics. And our work begins with constructing a podium, which will become the basis for the bed and drawers.

• We start by placing the podium. To do this, in accordance with the measurements, draw the height of the fixed beams on the walls, and then check the marks using a building level so that the resulting podium is level.
• Then we take the prepared wooden beams and fasten them to the floor and walls with anchors horizontally.
• Then you need to attach the beams to them vertically, additionally attaching them to the wall.
• The distance between the logs should be no more than 40 cm for structural strength. We also attach wooden beams to the vertical beams on top, duplicating the bottom layer.
• It turns out to be a kind of box. This is the frame of the podium.
• Now you need to determine the location of the mattress on it.
• Depending on the location of the mattress, attach three bars to the base of the podium to secure the slats.
• One should pass strictly in the middle of the proposed mattress, the other two along the right and left edges.
• Then stuff the slats onto special beams - this will be our sleeping place.
• It is also necessary to attach several boards to the base around the perimeter of the mattress to secure the mattress.
• Along the edge of the frame we attach a slab of plywood or chipboard (depending on the rest of the material for the bed) to the wall and base, which will form the future headboard.

We add details

In our case, additional parts are drawers. This is a very practical and easy-to-use option. You can also make drawers with hinged doors or shelves. However, we recommend using drawers.

Moreover, it will not take much time and effort. It should be noted that the width of the box should be 2.5 cm less than the box in which it will be located. In accordance with this, we proceed to the manufacture of boxes. We will need a sheet of plywood for the bottom, 3 chipboards for the side walls. We fasten these parts with glue. We take another particle board and attach a handle to it, after which we attach this board to the rest of the box. The box is ready.

To install the drawers you will need several guides. They consist of two parts: the first (two guides) is attached on both sides of the box, and the second (also 2 guides) is attached to the frame. This is done using screws, which usually come complete with guides and screwdrivers.

Final stage

In essence, we only have the frame ready. Now we need to do the finishing. For this purpose it is better to use sheets of plywood. Take sheets of plywood prepared to length or cut according to your measurements. Cover the cut with plastic edging. A heat-activated adhesive is applied to one side.

Now we attach the treated plywood sheets to the frame using screws. So it is necessary to cover the entire podium (for the walls of the bed we have already secured particle boards around the perimeter of the mattress, you can also use plywood for the walls). We cover the junction of the podium with the floor with a plinth.

Decoration

Decor that is not provided for in advance in the plan can be done using fabric, carpet, LED strip, etc. So the podium can be covered with carpet, securing it with baseboards; decorate the headboard of the bed with fabric; We glue an LED strip around the perimeter of the podium or drawers or drape it with fabric. Anyone can use such simple decorating techniques; they vary in all directions and techniques that you know.

Things are different with more complex decor. This could be built-in LED lighting or musical equipment, finishing the podium with figured marble beams, etc. Such innovations require planning. They must be displayed in the design project, as they require additional design modifications.

Types of structures by organization

What height should a bed be?
There are many models of raised flooring with a bed. All of them are divided into three main types:

• Traditional.
• Improved.
• Retractable.

Creates more space

The choice of a specific type of structure should take into account:

• visual image;
• financial opportunities;
• room style;
• the need to install additional work and sleeping places;
• room parameters (ceiling height, area, regular or irregular shape, arches, ceiling beams).

There is no clear opinion about the podium bed even among designers. Many are confident in the advisability of such an organization only for very large premises. But not everything in this matter is clear. It is possible to install it even in a modest-sized apartment with a not very favorable layout.

Be sure to consider the style of the room

The frame version has a relatively simple organization. It uses metal, wood or a combination of several materials.

The average height of the podium in an ordinary apartment is from 0.25 to 0.55 m. If you need to organize storage systems, then the height should be about half a meter.

Often the podium has a rectangular shape. But this requirement is not considered mandatory. The round, semicircular shape also looks no less interesting.

It is basically rectangular in shape

The podium usually has a completely flat top floor. But perhaps even a wide mattress can be placed in the recess below the sides. This will make it possible to use the protruding planes as bedside tables and additional shelves.

Traditional podium

This type is the simplest to implement. It looks like a rigid frame made of wood with a covering of wear-resistant material and a mattress on top. The height of the flooring is usually about half a meter.

The casing is made from the following materials:

• linoleum;
• skin;
• wood;
• carpet, etc.

Traditional podium option

One of the easiest ways to decorate the outside of the podium is to paint it in several layers. The right shade will create a harmonious space in the room, where each element has its place.

Improved version

This type of bed is similar to the previous one, but with added functionality. The podium has retractable storage chambers for things: for bed linen, clothes, etc.

The decorative and originality of the structure is combined with practicality of use. Storage systems in the form of drawers can be combined with open shelves for books, souvenirs, frequently used small items, and blankets. A system of entire segments with different appearances is welcome.

The option is supplemented with functionality

Retractable mechanism

A bed with a pull-out system is a comfortable sleeping place that can be pushed under the podium. The roll-out device allows you to use the resulting free podium for organizing a workplace or storing things.

In withdrawable systems, it is necessary to pay attention to the quietness of the drawout. To do this, the wheels must have a high-quality rubber coating that does not scratch the floor and makes it possible to move the bed out and in quietly

Plastic wheels are not suitable. If used frequently, they may leave marks on the floor. In addition, plastic has a short service life and quickly becomes unusable.

Pay attention to the quietness of the withdrawable mechanism

Functionality

According to their purpose, podiums in the apartment can be divided into:

• technical;
• decorative;
• storage systems;
• niches for a bed or sofa.

Technical podiums hide communications laid underneath them, which spoil the interior of the room. They are usually installed during the construction process. The height is dictated by the peculiarities of laying communications.

A decorative podium effectively zones the space. In this way, you can distinguish a kitchen work area, a dining area, a bedroom area, a play area, and a work area. A decorative podium in an apartment rarely exceeds 10-15 cm.

To zone an apartment, they also use, relatively speaking, functional podiums that serve an additional purpose - a chest of drawers, a “horizontal” closet or a low niche into which a bed or sofa can be rolled up.

If you intend to use the area under the podium for storage systems, drawers are usually provided under it. The height of such an unusual “chest of drawers” ​​is at least 30 cm and up to 1 meter (in this case, it is necessary to provide a staircase leading to the podium). The frame must be durable, as well as the flooring.

Particularly interesting for small-sized apartments is the podium, under which beds are placed, which can be pulled out from under it at night. The height of such a niche is at least 35 cm.

So, the podium in the apartment is built in order to:

• hide communications laid above the floor;
• zone the premises;
• compensate for the lack of living space.

How to make a podium bed with your own hands step by step

Characteristics and description of the dolphin children's bed

Any project starts with a photo idea. The feasibility of which correlates with the existing free space in the apartment for installation and the desired functionality.

Step-by-step instructions for making a podium bed with your own hands will look like this:

1. The free space for installation is measured. Sleeping places are selected for it. Mattresses of standard sizes are cheaper - therefore, whenever possible, the structure is designed for specific dimensions.
2. After the position of the berths has been determined, a diagram of the supporting structure with the necessary partitions and rigidity supports is developed. Storage spaces are planned between them - shelves and drawers.
3. Based on the design diagram of the bed-podium, the type of material is determined (timber, plywood or OSB sheathing, orthopedic grilles, chipboard). Next, an accurate, scaled drawing of the bed-podium is developed based on the size and thickness of the material, preferably using special software.
4. When planning the internal filling of the podium bed with your own hands, try to avoid the formation of “dead” zones. There are many solutions with tilting and lifting mechanisms, don't just focus on drawers.
5. Next, based on the drawing, the detailing (list of parts) is calculated, and an estimate is drawn up for the purchase of fittings, fasteners, materials and necessary components.
6. If you plan to make a podium bed with your own hands from chipboard, then it is better to order ready-cut parts with PVC edges edging the visible sides. Timber and plywood for built-in models will have to be “cut” yourself, which means you will additionally need a jigsaw, a grinder, sandpaper, and possibly a router. As well as paint and varnish consumables for finishing coating, tools for their application.
7. To assemble a podium bed with your own hands, you will need a drill (perforator), a screwdriver with a set of 5.8 mm drills/bits and others (you can read more here), as well as other hand tools.
8. First, the base of the bed and separately the pull-out elements and shelving structures are drilled and assembled. Then the mechanisms and other fittings are attached, and the internal contents are installed.

Since the product itself is quite heavy and is often built in from wall to wall, a lot will have to be filed and adjusted to fit right in the apartment. It would be a good idea to enlist the help of an assistant.

Common mistakes

Common mistakes when assembling a podium bed include:

1. Lack of ventilation holes in models covering radiators. In addition to discomfort and improper distribution of heat flows, this solution leads to overheating of wood structures, with subsequent deformations. If it is not possible to move the radiator (the best option), the holes are laid on any inconspicuous part of the vertical open walls or in the area near the batteries.
2. Lack of guards near windows near children's beds. The problem is solved by 2-3 horizontal tubes made of plastic or chrome, covering the lower part of the window.
3. Low quality finishing of joints, side sections or any other loaded wooden elements.
4. Errors when selecting mattress sizes (especially dangerous when assembling pull-out models). With the right approach, the mattress is purchased before the production of the podium bed begins. Declared and actual dimensions are rechecked for all parameters - length, width, height.

Practice shows that errors with dimensions or selection of accessories are more often made when assembling pull-out beds. It is quite difficult to select the necessary parameters for guides, rollers, indentations from the bottom or sides. If you lack skills, ready-made proven schemes, or have the slightest doubt in your abilities, this work should be entrusted to specialists.

Location options

If the podium bed is designed near a window, the best option is a podium with drawers at the bottom. This placement saves space and adds natural light as the bed rises higher. It is better to remove the radiator from the window, and instead build a special convector into the floor. Thus, the bedroom is divided into two parts, which look great, being in the same color and style. For finishing, you can use environmentally friendly materials made from natural wood or laminate. To visually increase the space, you can decorate the walls with mirror panels or stick photo wallpaper with a beautiful landscape on them.

If the room has a niche or alcove, this is an ideal place to install a classic podium, because in this case there is no need to construct a pull-out bed. It can be simply installed in a niche, additionally equipped with modest necessary interior items, depending on the wishes of the owner. The standard dimensions of the alcove are 2.40 x 2.50 m, which allows you to place a double bed with drawers below.

There are many ways to place a podium on a balcony or loggia, despite the limited space. If the width of the balcony allows, you can put a place to relax on a classic podium. The disadvantage of a cold floor can be compensated for by integrating the popular “warm floor” heating system into the podium. An excellent “two-in-one” method is to place structures along the entire length of the loggia in the form of several wide and durable wooden boxes in which homemade supplies will be stored. In warm weather or if the balcony is properly insulated, place a mattress on top of the drawers - and the sleeping place is ready.

There is a great opportunity not only to build a large podium, but also to install an additional heating system in the room, installing it inside the structure, which will serve both technically and functionally at the same time.

In the children's room

When arranging a children's room, you should, first of all, zoning the room: the child should always have a place to sleep, play and do school homework. Both retractable and classic options can be equally suitable for equipping a children's room. The good thing about a pull-out bed is that there is more space in the room; moreover, when using this option, it is very easy to place the necessary areas in the nursery: the sleeping place itself pulls out, and at the top of the podium there is a study area in the form of a table, chair and several bookshelves. During the daytime, the bed can easily be removed inside the podium, and the child has an ideal space for games.

The option with built-in beds is very convenient if there are two children in the family. Sleeping places in the form of vertical roll-out beds are symmetrically located to the left and right of the podium, the steps are in the middle, and a kind of room with a work area is equipped at the top. During the day, the beds are removed inside, and thus there is enough space for two in the room.

Another good way to arrange a children's room is to place a bed there on a high podium with many drawers where the child can put anything: from toys to school supplies. The room will be provided with both order and sufficient space for games. If the choice is to create a high podium, you can also install a small built-in table with a retractable mechanism, which will be both practical and very convenient.

Functional load

The choice of the type of podium bed, as a rule, depends on the tasks assigned to the design.

Sleeping place as a decorative element. It is arranged not to save space, but more like a non-standard bed

The purpose of such a podium is a sleeping place as an accent that attracts attention. This solution is especially relevant in cases where the irregular shape of a room needs to be turned into an advantage, the not entirely convenient architecture of the space needs to be used meaningfully, or the interior needs to be decorated in an oriental style.

This design can be equipped with a bed lifting mechanism with an internal box for storing linen.

Technical podium. This type of podium has two purposes - decorative and technical. The site is set up like an orthopedic bed base, the internal space is used to the maximum - in order to hide communications and provide additional storage systems.

Multifunctional. Allows you to solve several problems at once - not to lose a centimeter of usable space (arrange a work office, lounge area or playground on the podium) and hide the sleeping area from prying eyes.

Podium bed: types, functions, distinctive features

This podium bed will decorate any apartment

Podium beds are gaining more and more popularity today, which is easy to explain: firstly, it is an opportunity to show your originality and style, and secondly, it is a significant saving in living space, so necessary in small apartments.

Such beds are divided into two types:

• With a sleeping place on the podium and compartments for things in a niche under the mattress. The most common option due to ease of installation and functionality.
• With pull-out mattress. Used in apartments with ceilings higher than 3 meters. A work area or rest area is created above the bed.

From the above, the distinctive features of this type of sleeping structure emerge: it is enviable functionality, the ability to combine not only a closet and a place to sleep, but also other parts of the apartment (for example, a window sill). Can an ordinary bed boast this? Unlikely.

The podium bed is also easy to assemble, unloads other closets and makes the apartment look new. Built-in drawers help keep things at hand and at the same time free up space around you: you can put not only bedding in them, but also toys (if we are talking about a crib) or household little things, the location of which will be easy to remember.

Advantages and disadvantages

• Functionality and space saving: the advantage of technical models of podium beds is that the drawers contain boxes, bed linen and clothes that do not fit in the closet.
• Relative cheapness of the product.
• Installation of such a bed is very simple and does not take much time.
• Aesthetically beautiful appearance with proper finishing.

The disadvantage of one and the other type is that they cut the room in height. Living in an apartment with a small area and ceilings of 2.5 meters, it is not advisable to install such a structure. It will not free up space, but will visually reduce the space.

Where to install correctly

You can’t make a podium everywhere

When choosing a place for it, it is important to take into account some features of a particular room, and the structure itself. The ceiling height in the room in which the podium will be made must be at least 2.75 m

Otherwise, the podium will look ridiculous, visually reducing the space.

The location of the structure in the center is unacceptable.
Firstly, it will be very inconvenient to walk around such a bulky podium. Secondly, it will be more reminiscent of a platform for theatrical performances, which is why its original purpose will be lost. The structure cannot be built in a walk-through area. Cozy corner
The choice of a suitable place for the podium is in many cases determined by the configuration of the room. Its boundaries can be defined by arches, niches and partitions. In a narrow rectangular room, a podium the width of the wall looks great.

If the structure is made as a sleeping place or for storing things, then it needs to be installed in the place where a cabinet or bed would fit. Rounded podiums give the room coziness and comfort. However, such structures are more difficult to furnish.

Do-it-yourself podium bed: step-by-step instructions

First of all, you need to choose the place where the podium will be located, make sure that the berth will move out normally, and take into account the diagram to make markings on the floor:

1. Along the perimeter of the structure, fix the racks of beams vertically to the floor, fasten them on four sides using metal corners. The size of the racks must be less than the expected height of the pedestal; this space is required for the timber when making the frame.
2. The beams, which form the top of the frame, are fixed to the racks using metal corners. It is necessary to check that the racks are perpendicular to the floor level, their upper part is horizontal and all parts are securely fastened to each other.
3. Markings are made for the internal drawers, the beams that form their frames are fixed to the bottom of the racks, and lintels are placed on them. Jumpers are not installed all the time, but it is advisable to use them, since they additionally strengthen the structure.
4. If the mattress is located on top of the pedestal, and it will be used exclusively for night rest, you can choose laminated fiberboard for the lining. If the upper part is made of lamellas, then the side parts must extend a few centimeters beyond the horizontal surface, thus forming sides that will fix the mattress. In this case, a small gap is required between the sides and the wall. If the surface of the pedestal is solid and made of fiberboard, then it can be larger than the dimensions of the mattress, in which case the sides are not required. A high panel is often installed at the headboard, which forms the backrest; on the side it can extend beyond the overall dimensions of the structure.
5. For a pedestal that will be subject to increased load, fiberboard is not suitable. Therefore, for retractable elements, cladding is most often made of OSB, and a laminate is laid on top or carpet is used. The plywood is attached to the frame with self-tapping screws, the carpet is fixed with a construction stapler. If a laminate is chosen for the final cladding, then a substrate must be laid between the coating and the base. To further secure and disguise the connections, PVC corners are usually glued around the perimeter.
6. The bed itself is usually made in the form of a box into which a mattress is inserted. The simplest option is to buy a ready-made structure of slats for the mattress, nail the sides and secure the rollers.
7. The bottom can also be made solid. If the dimensions of the podium are quite large, then drawers are installed on the sides of the bed, which are assembled from plywood. It is necessary to clearly measure the angle of the elements that are connected with a square to avoid distortions.
8. The runners are fixed to the sides of the box walls, and the rails are fixed to the frame jumpers. The main thing is to secure the rails and guides at the same height. The boxes must be inserted into their places, make sure that they can move freely, then be removed and numbered. The size of the runners should not be more than 70 cm; if you make the drawer deeper, it will be difficult to pull it out completely.
9. After making the sliding parts, they begin cladding. As a rule, the same material is used for this as for cladding the entire structure, but you can experiment with colors. The front panels must almost completely cover all parts of the frame, without going beyond it. There must be a small gap between the panels of adjacent drawers so that these elements do not catch on each other.

The structure is ready, next you need to put the mattress in its place and insert all the drawers.

There are many options for assembling podium beds. Whether to install this structure in the bedroom or not is up to each person to decide individually. We must not forget that in large rooms the podium will look stylish and elegant, but in a small Khrushchev it will visually make the room smaller.

Beautiful design solutions in the interior

For a small and narrow bedroom, the best option would be a podium bed, which has wide drawers and a couple of steps. The bed is installed on top of the podium (classic option), which provides it with cozy natural light during the day, and at the top you can leave space for a bedside lamp, a floor lamp and several shelves for books.

In a one-room apartment, the type of podium structure will directly depend on the size of the room. If the area is large, you can set aside a part of the room for a sleeping place, which is usually fenced off with a high cabinet or rack with built-in drawers and shelves. The sleeping place is arranged using a regular wide mattress in the upper part, and below you can arrange a compact workplace in the form of a table with drawers. Thus, the podium becomes multifunctional, and a person can do different things while in the same place.

In a “Khrushchev” apartment it is also quite possible to build a simple podium structure, taking into account the peculiarities of the layout of such an apartment. Small area and low ceilings are not an obstacle for those who want to arrange a compact and comfortable sleeping place, but all this must be taken into account when planning the size.

Advantages and disadvantages

Pros:

1. Carrying out zoning without loss of area.
2. A good option for organizing space in small rooms and studios with the placement of several functional areas in a limited space.
3. The podium bed fits organically into various interior styles: classic, Scandinavian, country, Provencal and others.

The podium has many advantages.

Disadvantage: increased risk of injury. Even the lowest podium is an additional step on which you can trip. Consider the safety of the structure at the design stage, especially if there are small children or elderly people in the family. Another disadvantage appears when masking communications - complicating access to wires and pipes.

One of the disadvantages of the design is the high risk of injury.

You should not make a podium in a room with low ceilings.

Step-by-step description of making a podium bed with drawers and a sleeping place on top

Making a podium bed with drawers with your own hands is also easy.

Step 1. Selecting material. In our example – 50x100 mm timber and sheet plywood.

The first thing you need to do is choose the material.

Step 2. Tool. See the list from the previous section. We won't need wheels, but we will need guides for the drawers (don't forget to take them into account when calculating the dimensions).

Step 3. Making the frame. For convenience, you can make it in two halves, which will make transportation easier. Or a larger one if you don’t plan to move it anywhere.

The frame can be made of two parts.

Step 4. Installation of drawers. After assembly, we attach the guides to the internal elements of the frame and to the retractable structures themselves.

The crucial moment is the installation of bed drawers.

Step 5. Sheathing with plywood.

A necessary stage in the manufacture of a podium bed is plywood covering.

Step 6. Finishing, decoration. After assembling the podium, sand the outer surfaces with fine-grain sandpaper. Cover with a protective compound, stain.

The finished bed must be sanded and decorated. Floor finishing can be used for decoration.

Materials

It is better to create parts that “go out” from MDF. Their texture can be different: laminate, precious wood, etc. Choose depending on personal preferences.

MDF boards are not laminated. Therefore, ordinary PVA glue is suitable for assembling the bed. As for the internal parts, they are made of wood or plywood. Their thickness is 1-2 centimeters.

MDF sheets should be ordered from furniture shops. If you purchase them yourself at retail price, it will be more expensive. Furniture makers will help with cutting the material, making an edge from plastic (in a contrasting color or in the same color scheme as the texture - at the client’s choice). The thickness of the edge should not exceed 1-2 millimeters.

The work will also require lumber:

• timber 5 x 5 centimeters (up to 8 meters long);
• solid boards (up to 2 meters);
• construction plywood.

All of them must be edged and planed. Additional processing, with the exception of cutting to the required dimensions, is not required.

If you are planning to make a bed out of wood with drawers, then you should prepare sheets of chipboard. They are affordable. You can safely choose the cheapest materials. This will not affect the quality of the boxes in any way. However, the material is not suitable for decking a lounger because it does not have the proper elasticity and strength.

Create a drawing

Drawings of the podium bed are drawn up based on exact measurements of the room and the planned dimensions of the mattress. Small rooms are simply covered with a podium into parts with different heights; in other cases, the length of the bed (as well as the dimensions of the drawer with the sleeping bed) is adjusted to the mattress. The width of the furniture varies from 1.2 to 1.5 m for children’s models, 1.7–1.9 m for double models. The height of models with drawers of any type varies between 40–70 cm.

Deviations in the smaller direction are not recommended; in the larger direction, they are permissible when installing the bed in a room with high ceilings and strengthening the strength of the frame.

Detailed sketches of beds are made on paper or electronically, using online editors or furniture design programs. If you have no experience, you should use ready-made drawings, scrupulously observing the specified indents and gaps

It is also very important to purchase materials of a given thickness

If it is necessary to change the length or width of the frame, the dimensions of the retractable elements and external facades are simultaneously adjusted. The intervals between adjacent boxes and the specified gaps must remain unchanged. In particular, the width of the drawer placed under the bed in any case should be 2.5 cm less than the box itself, and the minimum permissible distance from the bottom to the floor is 1 cm.

Design Features

Depending on the type of frame, there are two manufacturing technologies: a bed on a podium with drawers or with a pull-out mattress. In both cases, they use available building materials and tools that are in the arsenal of every owner. This means that you can make them yourself. At the same time, the products differ fundamentally not only in installation technology, but also in purpose. Let's take a closer look at them.

With a sleeping place in a niche

The product is a hollow structure that rises 40-70 cm above the main floor level. In the lower part there is a large cupboard. At night they sleep on it, during the day they hide it in a niche. The upper plane above the pull-out bed is actually a raised floor. It is usually used to organize:

• recreation areas;
• work or study space;
• children's playroom

This allows you to create a “hidden” bedroom in any room without compromising its space. If the shape of the room is elongated, you further zone it and add functionality.

Ideas for a small or narrow room

In a small room, using an elevation, you can divide the room into zones, without hiding excess space, but, on the contrary, adding it due to the resulting lower tier, in which you can store items.

The main advantage of installing a podium in a narrow, long room is the resulting free space. In addition to the usual drawers, you can hide a full-fledged roll-out bed in a niche. Thus, from an ordinary narrow room you will get a living room or workplace located on a platform, an open area in which you can move freely and a full-fledged sleeping place.