Embraced by the Built-In Bed
In most houses the bed is a piece of furniture, something that can be
moved to various locations within a room or within the whole house, just
like any other furnishing, be it a chair or a sofa. But the bed's
location is often determined by a number of architectural factors —
solid wall surfaces, windows, doors — making it ideal for considering it
as a built-in rather than a store-bought item. This decision can be
based on a number of reasons, such as design consistency, a custom fit,
and the incorporation of storage.
This ideabook presents examples from bedrooms for adults and children, be it queen-size beds or bunk beds. If you're considering a built-in bed for your current house or next project, read on.
This wood platform bed seems to emerge from a wood alcove with shelves, drawers, and even a clerestory window. This solution creates a cohesive environment, adds some well-placed storage, and incorporates custom touches, such as the reading lights.
The second Hufft Projects bed features a nightstand and headboard mounted to the wall; the latter is articulated in a brick pattern that recalls the gray brick exterior that gives the Curved House its name.
Speaking of beds emerging from alcoves, this platform bed is well integrated with the nightstands, but it's most striking for the way the light shines down from the recess. The dark wood panels are a dominating presence, accentuating the zone of light below.
Bunk beds are ideal for being constructed as built-ins, given that they are like miniature two-story structures inserted inside a room. This pair of bunk beds incorporates storage below the bottom bunks. Next you'll see it from another angle.
The wall surfaces also match the beds and help create an enveloping environment for the lower bunk. The slats at left offer the possibility for storage or display. And of course we find the ubiquitous Tolomeo lamp for reading without bothering the other sleepers.
Enjoy the custom fit, integrated lighting and storage possibilities in these architectural sleeping quarters. Browse built-in bed photos.
This ideabook presents examples from bedrooms for adults and children, be it queen-size beds or bunk beds. If you're considering a built-in bed for your current house or next project, read on.
This wood platform bed seems to emerge from a wood alcove with shelves, drawers, and even a clerestory window. This solution creates a cohesive environment, adds some well-placed storage, and incorporates custom touches, such as the reading lights.
The second Hufft Projects bed features a nightstand and headboard mounted to the wall; the latter is articulated in a brick pattern that recalls the gray brick exterior that gives the Curved House its name.
Speaking of beds emerging from alcoves, this platform bed is well integrated with the nightstands, but it's most striking for the way the light shines down from the recess. The dark wood panels are a dominating presence, accentuating the zone of light below.
Bunk beds are ideal for being constructed as built-ins, given that they are like miniature two-story structures inserted inside a room. This pair of bunk beds incorporates storage below the bottom bunks. Next you'll see it from another angle.
The wall surfaces also match the beds and help create an enveloping environment for the lower bunk. The slats at left offer the possibility for storage or display. And of course we find the ubiquitous Tolomeo lamp for reading without bothering the other sleepers.
Enjoy the custom fit, integrated lighting and storage possibilities in these architectural sleeping quarters. Browse built-in bed photos.
