Pallet Beds

The bed is the most important part of the bedroom. But what to do if in the course of repair work there is too little money left, and you want to furnish the room as harmoniously and thoughtfully as possible? To solve this difficult task, you can use the original bed of pallets.

Initially, the idea of ​​creating such furniture was developed after the appearance of the pallet, necessary for the transportation of various building materials. On the two-layer boards brought down from thin boards laid loads of big weight. It could be bricks, foam blocks or bags of cement.At present, pallets are often used for packing and transporting various goods.

Then ecologically clean and durable europallets appeared, inspiring home interior designers to create furniture of unusual style. Similar elements look attractive both in city apartments, and in country houses or at dachas. Particularly harmoniously, furniture from pallets fits into minimalist furnishings, not weighted with complex decorative elements.

Unusual and eco-friendly beds from pallets can be assembled by yourself.. For this it is not necessary to be a master in such matters. Cope with the work of each person can. Such interior items are collected quite quickly and simply. You can make a whole bedroom set in a few hours!

Another significant advantage of such beds is that their manufacture does not require expensive material that is difficult to find. Pallets are affordable and cheap despite their growing popularity.. Do not think that the furniture from pallets is fragile and unreliable.Interior items, consisting of high-quality euro pallets, are durable, resistant and durable. Such a bed would rather bother you than break or fail.

In addition, the indisputable advantages of this furniture include the following:

• Competently made furniture from pallets can be easily changed and transformed.s Also, this bed can be repainted at any time in the color you like. It is worth noting that these things are mobile and easy to dismantle. The bed of pallets can be easily moved to a new place, if required;
• With the help of original furniture from pallets you can refresh and transform the interior of the bedroom. Such nontrivial furnishings have an interesting and attractive appearance. They can also be complemented by headboards, footboards and various decorative elements. Particularly impressive are the models decorated with lights at the bottom;
• Many owners choose this original furniture, inspired by the popular eco-style.. This direction is ideal for the design of bedrooms.This is due to the fact that the interior in a natural way has a beneficial effect on the mental and emotional state of a person and contributes to high-quality quality rest.

But such furniture has its drawbacks, which you should be aware of if you decide to put it in your bedroom. Many owners of beds made of pallets mark their marquee. The surface of the pallet is easily dirty and not always easy to clean. In addition, pallets rarely have perfectly flat surfaces. This can cause some discomfort during sleep and rest. Experts say that to achieve a perfectly smooth surface of the pallet is very difficult. Because of this, there are often splinters in furniture made from such materials.

Beds from pallets can have different modifications. Consider them in more detail.

EIf you areIf you are a lover of creative and trendy interiors, then you will definitely like stylish beds, decorated with lighting. Similar pieces of furniture look very interesting and attractive, since in their lower part there are openings of a geometric shape through which lighting will penetrate beautifully. Such beds can also be made independently.To do this, you must additionally stock up with luminous ribbons, extension cords and screws.

Beds from pallets can be placed not only near the walls in the bedrooms. Neat furniture of small sizes can be supplemented with wheels, which will make it more mobile. Such a model at any second you can move to another place, if you want it. But it is necessary to take into account that when a person settles in a bed, the load on the pallets will increase. For this reason, it is recommended to choose reliable wheels that will withstand heavy weights.

In many interiors, a bed of pallets with legs will look harmonious. As a rule, these details in such furniture have a small height. The legs are made of the remaining planks or bars of wood. They are attached to the bottom of the pallets on both sides.

Traditional bedroom furniture from pallets has no legs or wheels. In such cases, there is a solid podium, which is placed directly on the floor in the room.

You can create an original and stylish interior in the bedroom with the help of a suspended bed made of pallets. Attached such specimens to the ceiling with strong ropes or special chains.Such options are most often located in country houses, but such furniture is also found in many city apartments.

For the children's bedroom you can make a comfortable and functional bunk bed.. The upper floor in this model, you need to slightly push forward, placing it at a short distance from the lower tier. From the side, such constructions resemble spiral staircases.

A double bed of pallets can be supplemented with storage systems. It may be small boxes or shelves. Such parts are installed in the space between the pallets. Most often the sides are reserved for storage of books and magazines. If the podium of the bed has a larger size than the box, then an open and hard surface will appear next to the berth, on which you can place various objects (figurines, souvenirs, gadgets).

Bed of pallets can be added headboard. Such parts are also made of pallets, vertical boards or wooden panels that are attached to the wall behind the bed.

Before you start making the bed,It is necessary to decide on some important aspects of the future construction:

• It is necessary to decide whether the bed will stand on legs / wheels or its podium will be located on the floor. In this matter, an important role is played not only by the aesthetic appearance of the furniture, but also by its practical characteristics. So, to wash the floors under the bed without legs will be problematic;
• Decide in advance on the dimensions of the mattress, which you are going to equip the finished bed. This will have a direct impact on future bed sizes. Some people install industrially made bases with strong lamellae in such furniture and already put a mattress on them. However, this does not mean that it cannot simply be put on pallets. It is not necessary to turn to lamellas;
• Do not forget about the headboard. It can be a continuation of the furniture frame or be a separate piece attached to the wall above the bed;
• An important role is played by the choice of quality pallets.. For the manufacture of furniture is ideal durable wooden euro pallets. Their surface may have splinters, knots, or protruding nails.It is necessary to get rid of these defects before starting to create a bed.

Do not buy pallets, from which emanates an unpleasant chemical smell. Should cause suspicion and patchy color pallets.

For the manufacture of a simple and fashionable bed of pallets, you need to acquire the following necessary accessories:

• high-quality and durable pallets;
• tape measure and pencil;
• grinding machine;
• hammer, drill or screwdriver;
• hacksaw or jigsaw;
• nails and screws for fastening;
• paint coatings and brushes;
• mattress of suitable dimensions.

There are no uniform rules for the manufacture of beds from pallets. Each master adheres to his plan of action. A prerequisite is that the pallets must first be sanded.

To begin with, the tree is sanded with a sander and sandpaper.The better you process the material, the more comfortable the sleeping space will be.

The size of a comfortable double bed can be 240x240 cm. The dimensions of the furniture, first of all, are determined by the shape of the pallets, which must be arranged in a row of three pieces.

Consider the manufacturing process in stages:

• First you need to prepare 6 or 12 pallets. The amount of materials depends on the height of the future bed;
• After that, it is necessary to polish all wooden surfaces and treat them with antiseptic agents;
• If necessary, the pallets should be painted or varnished. After that, you must wait for them to dry completely;
• Now you can proceed to the simple assembly of furniture. Pallets must be laid on the floor and fastened to each other with nails or screws. Position all parts as evenly as possible;
• If you are making a bed with legs, then these parts must be attached to the main frame with metal plates or corners;
• Then you can start laying the mattress on pallets;
• If you want to complement the bed with lighting, then you should add the LED strip of the color you like to the homemade design. Similar lighting is attached to the inside of the furniture frames around the perimeter. Install the switch so that you can easily turn off the light without getting out of bed.

Home-made beds can be supplemented with a beautiful headboard. Such bedroom furniture is made a little more complicated. As a rule, 1-2 pre-prepared and ground pallets are used to create the backrest. They need to be installed in a vertical position between the bed and the wall from the side of the pillows. To make the construction more reliable and durable, the pallets must be attached to the wall with screws or nails. The headboard can also be painted in any color and varnished.

More clearly the process of making beds from pallets, you can see in the next video.

The mattress for a homemade bed must be chosen in accordance with the peculiarities of its design. Its size may be slightly smaller than the main pedestal. The mattress should be selected based on the criteria set out below.

Young people who are under 25 years old are advised to buy tighter and springless versions that include high-quality coconut fiber. Such sleeping beds are ideal for children and adolescents, the body and spine which is still in the growth stage.

For users older than 25 years, it is better to choose a high-quality mattress with an independent spring unit.

When choosing a comfortable mattress, you must take into account the level of stiffness of the springs present in it. This indicator is denoted by the letter "F". Also, many manufacturers use digital values ​​from 1 to 3.

In many double mattresses there are two blocks of springs with different degrees of rigidity. These options are ideal for couples with a large difference in weight.

The rigidity of the mattresses depends largely on the type of top layer of filler. This may be coconut coir, latex or polyurethane foam.

So, a mattress with softer springs should be chosen by people whose weight does not exceed 60 kg. Medium stiffness options are designed for a load of 55-100 kg.Reinforced varieties of mattresses are more durable and dense and are suitable for users weighing 110 kg or more.

Home-made beds from pallets look harmonious in many interiors.

• White model with headboard You can put in a room with purple walls and a floor, lined with red parquet. Beat the space with a small soft-purple rug with a high pile, a decorative light step-ladder near the wall with a window and a white contrasting image of birds on the wires printed on the wall with a window;
• Unpainted bed of pallets with black and beige pillowsand also a gray-black rug can be placed opposite the black accent wall in a white bedroom with a gray floor. Above the headboard can be hung a large map, stylized antique. On the surface of the white walls will look harmoniously small paintings in dark colors;

• Beautiful and wide model of palletssupplemented with a narrower and shorter mattress, you can put in a room with gray-purple walls and a caramel floor, trimmed with carpet. Complete the interior with white pillows with blue prints, a rug with blue stripes, a wooden bedside table with a lamp, paintings on the walls and yellow lighting under the bed;
• Bed of black painted palletsshould be placed on the background of a wall with dark blue wallpaper, decorated with contrasting silver or white patterns. The floor in such a room can be finished with light laminate and supplemented with a small fluffy carpet of white color. Complete the ensemble with red linens and a large mirror on one of the walls;

• Dark brown bedroom furniture will harmoniously fit into the interior in a loft style. Place a bed of pallets with a wide wooden headboard against the background of a soft caramel wall and floor decorated with a dark, rough laminate floor. Decorate your bed with brown bedding with contrasting prints, and hang low-colored paintings with urban landscapes over the headboard. A round beige carpet can be laid on the floor, and the window in the bedroom can be supplemented with translucent curtains;
• You can also put a white bed in a room decorated with gray decorative bricks./ stone. Such a room may seem too gloomy and depressive, so it must be diluted with a bright multi-colored nightstand near the bedroom furniture and contrasting pictures on the shelves or walls;

• Tall model of white pallets with headboard You can put in a black room on the background of the accent wall, covered with wallpaper with black, white and purple stripes. The floor in such a room should be finished with materials of neutral and calm colors. On the bed will look harmoniously black mattress cover, white blanket and pillows in black, purple and soft pink. Finish the interior with translucent purple curtains on the window and a large hanging chandelier;
• The original model, in which the pallets are painted in a dull-green color, can be put against the background of a coffee wall in a beige bedroom. The floor should be decorated with a carpet of red tint. Arrange in such a room wall light shelves for letters or photographs, wooden low racks for various things, and hang a small picture in shades of brown over the headboard. The bed in this interior should be complemented with creme brulee bedding;

• Bed of unpainted pallets with a high wooden headboard will look harmoniously against the background of a black wall in a beige bedroom and the floor, lined with soft brown laminate.On the walls in such a room will look spectacular pictures of small sizes with images of contrasting colors. The window in such a room can be supplemented with thick black curtains;
• An interesting ensemble in the style of loft getif a bed of white pallets with black pillows is placed against a wall decorated with decorative white brick. The floor in such a bedroom should be decorated with dark materials with a matte or glossy surface. Near the bed you can put fresh flowers, and above its headboard hang contrasting black light bulbs and a large picture of black and white tones;

• Bed with high headboard and footboard You can decorate with white linens with contrasting color prints and put in a gray room with a light floor. Near this furniture will find their place two wooden bedside tables with flower vases and large bright lamps. A large purple carpet can be laid on the floor, and a coarse wooden shelving for books and various trifles can be placed aside from the sleeping area;
• Model from well processed pallets of a delicate brown shade It will look spectacular in a white bedroom with a brown laminate floor.Decorate your bed with bedside frames from the frame and rich turquoise bedding. The headboard can be added with yellow illumination and to hang over it a small picture. Under the bed will look harmonious white carpet made of durable fabric.