Sweet Dreams: 14 Ingenious Beds You Can Make Yourself.
Did you know that you spend a third of your life sleeping?
So maybe it's worth having a comfortable and quirky bed, right?
But don't worry, you don't have to spend a fortune!
Here are 14 ingenious beds that you can easily make yourself to sleep well at home. Look :
1. In wood with storage
We love the rustic atmosphere of this reclaimed wood bed. And we love the storage space below!
Reclaimed wood pedestals are great for storing pillows, blankets, or other stuff that stays on the nightstand.
2. Concrete blocks
A concrete block base is ideal for creating a minimalist bedroom or for giving an industrial vibe to your bedroom. The advantage of this bed is that it is very easy to make. Just put concrete blocks next to each other and that's it! Apart from the blocks to transport, nothing too difficult.
Hide a plywood sheet under the bed so you don't put blocks in the center. It will be more comfortable. Add a coat of paint to the concrete so that their color matches well with that of your room. There you go, a perfect design!
3. Hanging from the ceiling
What better way to fall asleep than to be rocked by a gentle rocking on a suspended bed? For the suspended box spring, you can use a whole bunch of different materials.
For example, wooden pallets, plywood sheets or old beams. The most important thing is to check that your ceiling can support the weight of your bed plus yours! Check with a professional to not do anything stupid.
4. Falling wood
These 2 beds are made from slats recovered from an old children's bunk bed. The headboards and footboards are made from old wooden pallets to create a relaxed and pleasant atmosphere for the children.
What could be better than recovering a bed that would otherwise have ended up in the trash? You save money and it's good for the planet.
5. In old pallets
Wooden pallets are an inexhaustible source of ideas for DIY enthusiasts as we have seen in this article.
Wooden pallets are perfect for making an elegant box spring for your bedroom. All it takes is a simple coat of white paint and you're ready to go!
6. Recessed
If your bedroom is not rectangular, but has an irregular shape with an angle that is difficult to use, try making a box spring that exactly matches the shape of the bedroom.
This way, you get more space in your room instead of wasting it. And while you're at it, don't forget to add storage underneath to optimize your bedroom space even more.
7. In cardboard paper
Cardboard may seem too fragile to support your weight while you sleep, but the one you see in the picture is actually very sturdy.
This cardboard paper in the shape of a "honeycomb" (which is sometimes found in boxes of household appliances) is particularly resistant and can be used perfectly as a box spring.
8. With hairpin legs
Mid-century beds have a nice minimal design, but they also come at an exorbitant price. Fortunately, we can quite copy this retro look. Of course, a little preparation is necessary: you have to take the right measurements and cut in the right place.
But once you add hairpin legs, you'll have a vintage design for a third of the price!
9. On casters
A bed on casters is ideal for easy cleaning in your home. And you will also appreciate its mobility if you like to change the arrangement of the furniture in your home.
Remember to choose casters that lock or you may end up across the room in the morning!
10. In railway sleepers
Here is a rustic and original bed! The box spring is made with railroad ties stacked on top of each other. Ingenious isn't it?
The advantage is that you can choose the height and width you like. You can find used sleepers on leboncoin or on donnons.org.
11. Canopy
Aluminum and iron pipes provide a very modern finish to a four poster bed. You can hang a tapestry, curtains on it or even leave it with nothing. Either way, your bed will grab attention!
12. Suspended
If your ceiling is sturdy enough to support the weight of a bed and mattress, you can use this old method to hang it from the ceiling.
Make 4 holes at each end of the wooden box spring. Pass 4 ropes through the ceiling and pass them through the holes in the box spring. Tie a knot below to make it hold. All you have to do is climb slowly into bed.
13. On wheels
Putting rubber wheels on a simple wooden frame allows your bed to become an easily movable piece of furniture. Very practical for studios and modular spaces.
Here too, don't forget to take wheels that lock so you don't find yourself on the doorstep when you wake up!
14. With an upholstered base
Do you want to change your box spring because yours is a bit old? You can easily give it a second life by upholstering it.
Find a fabric that you like and that goes with your interior, then add legs to make the box spring rise.
Your turn...
Which bed do you prefer? Do you know of any other ingenious bed ideas? Share them in the comments. We can't wait to read you!
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