A bed from a bar, decoration methods, what style suits

Strong and reliable materials provide additional safety to the person. This criterion applies to the production of beds made from modern materials. An option such as a bed made of timber is a good way to design a bedroom in a simple but cozy style. Materials of manufacture will contribute to a good night's sleep, and the external furniture will create a warm and comfortable atmosphere.

Rules for choosing a wood species

The modern building materials market offers a wide variety of raw materials for furniture production. When a person comes to a timber warehouse, he is often lost: what material will be most preferable for making a bed? The same thing happens in the salon when the seller paints all the advantages of the models with beautiful words. To figure out which wood is better, you need to pay attention to the rules for its selection.

Wood should have certain characteristics and properties: increased strength, resistance to insect damage, a small amount of the adhesive layer.

The most durable characteristics are the type of tree - sapwood. It has a large number of annual rings, therefore it is considered the most reliable. This type is not processed using machines, while other types of timber can be processed in the following way: the most stable outer layer is cut from them. The table below shows the brief characteristics of different species of timber, as well as their relevance in the manufacture of beds.

Breed name	Main characteristics	Is it suitable for bed production?
Oak	The high strength, stability and reliability of oak wood allows its wide use in the manufacture of furniture beams. Oak does not rot, it is easily etched, and furniture made from this material cannot be confused with another.	Furniture craftsmen claim that wood has positive energy, so it’s even useful to use it for beds. If you decide to make a bed yourself: when processing materials, you should definitely arm yourself with a respirator, because fine dust adversely affects the lungs.
Ash	Ash fibers are similar to oak, however, wood is more viscous. Due to its special shade, ash furniture is light and beautiful. Ash is rotable, therefore its treatment with antiseptic compounds is mandatory.	Ash beds are durable and reliable products with an original fiber texture, where you can trace a delicate woody pattern. If the interior of the room is light, ash will be a good choice for making furniture.
Beech	The excellent characteristics of the beech tree make it possible to compare it with previous versions of raw materials. The only drawback of such a beam is that it is prone to moisture accumulation, so it is imperative to carry out antiseptic processing of the material.	When steaming wood, beech lends itself well to bending. Thanks to this, it will be possible to construct the head of the bed in an elegant form.
Pine	Due to its structure, pine is prone to decay. The aroma of pine cannot be confused with another smell of wood. With proper drying, the pine is sawn and cut well, processed by carpentry machines.	Models from a pine bar are suitable for almost any bedroom, as they have a unique pattern.
Larch	Larch is a persistent tree not subject to decay and insect damage. Due to this, it is used in the industrial construction of houses and supporting structures.	Beautiful texture makes larch popular in the manufacture of furniture, including beds.
Cedar	It is considered the strongest and most treatable raw material among conifers. Due to this feature, cedar is highly regarded by craftsmen, and finished furniture is expensive.	The cedar variant will bring pleasure to the owners not only with its aroma, but also with a relief pattern.
Spruce	Spruce is the most susceptible to decay of all the materials listed. Its knotty does not allow the full use of raw materials for furniture production.	A bed of spruce will not last a long time, so it is better to abandon this option.

Having decided to make a bed out of timber with your own hands, pay attention to oak, ash and cedar. These breeds will be the most suitable for processing machine.

Popular types of products

The appearance of products made of timber is always solid. Not every user decides to use this furniture item in the bedroom, however, choosing such a product creates an individual and original interior around it. To date, several types of beds can be distinguished from these lumber. To fully explore each model, it is worthwhile to dwell on them in more detail.

standard bed - the height of such a product is from 50 to 60 cm, this model is considered the most common today. The design feature is as follows: massive legs of the product are separately installed - they are cut from the elongated beam in the required dimensions. A frame is made - 4 beams are fastened together, each corner of the bed is further strengthened. For the headboard, a board from the corresponding wood species is used or the same beam is used. The basis is lamellas or weaving special durable material like belts for machines. The finished bed is stylish and at the same time creative;
bed podium - a feature of this model is the minimum work: the podium for the mattress is a series of beams laid and fixed among themselves. To create additional decorativeness, the podium is often upholstered with laminate panels. The back and the headboard are the same panels from the laminate, sometimes a board in the tone of the product is used. The mattress is not placed exactly along the perimeter of the furniture - it is installed with a large indent from the edges - about 20 cm on each side, except for the headboard. The originality of this bed is that the berth is as close to the floor as possible. This creates a sense of earthiness and comfort;
high model - the berth of this product is at a height of 80 cm. Often these beds are made of a large number of bars with their own hands, as they have non-standard sizes. This model provides additional comfort and protects owners from drafts and possible blowing. Options with carved elements on the legs, as well as in the headboard area, look especially beautiful. By the way, it also has a great height. The placement of such models can often be found in houses with oriental decoration, since according to historical data, eastern peoples loved products of this type.

Before you make a bed of timber on your own, it is worth deciding on the height and shape of the product. It is necessary to select only the option and model that most organically fits into the existing interior. The bed should not be bulky in size if the bedroom has few square meters.

What style are suitable

As a rule, the most suitable style for beds made of bars is Scandinavian. It was the ancient northerners who honorably placed the tree in a leading position among other material for home improvement. Luxurious and massive bed made of timber perfectly fits into the bedroom in the northern style. Do not forget about additional accessories: it is better to make bedding in light or blue colors. Above the bed itself, you can hang a dimensional metal chandelier with characteristic chains - let the lamps be warm light.

For the Scandinavian style there is no need to force the entire bedroom to be colorful objects. You need to know the measure, otherwise the bedroom will turn from a northern abode into a cold and unsightly place to relax.

Here are some of the most suitable styles for placing a bed in the bedroom:

country;
eclecticism;
classicism;
loft.

A bed made of bars in a country style is a combination of warm and cozy shades in the design of furniture. Country loves the cage, so it is better to choose just such a color for a bedspread or blanket in a berth. You can design a bedroom in a rustic style in a country house or in a spacious apartment, where there is a place for details and trifles. The headboard at the bed can be carved or solid, in the foot part it is appropriate to use the stylistic features of the country - massive supports and rings.

Eclecticism is another suitable style for installing a bed of beams. Its main characteristics are the bulkiness and abundance of textiles. To fully comply with eclecticism, it is necessary to lay a plaid or bedspread in calm pastel colors. It is also important to scatter pillows on the surface of the bed. Such a bed is made elegantly: instead of supports, it can be carved from wood silhouettes of trees with crowns.

Classicism is always strict forms and restraint. A bed in this style will have a high back, and the height from the floor to the mattress will be at least 70 cm. Classicism is characterized by geometric ornaments, so the head of the furniture can have a relief surface of squares or triangles. The color of the bed is brown, more like a black shade. Most often, oak timber is used for production.

If you plan to make a bed of timber yourself, it is better to make product drawings in the loft style. This style is an industrial bedroom design. Among the brick walls, a bed of beams will look appropriate. Other furniture also needs to be selected in this direction: let the chest of drawers be made in rough outlines with a dark border around the edges.

Decoration and Design

With self-made beds, the borders of the decoration are greatly expanded. If you choose a finished product in the cabin, then the opportunity to bring your design is reduced. The timber has a great advantage - it can be finished with different techniques and types of work. To choose a decor, it is recommended to consider several popular methods of designing a bed:

painting - acrylic pigments are used for work - they are most suitable for decorating the back and foot of the product. Drawings can be performed in accordance with the chosen style of interior design. For example, for a Nordic style, painting a bed in a cold blue shade will become relevant. To design a bed in a country style, it is better to choose an orange or peach color of the product - it will remind you of sunny summer, bringing warmth to the bedroom. For classic furniture decoration, you should choose a brown, sand or lemon shade. They are considered universal and fit into any classic interior;
decoupage - this technique was invented by the French - today it is widely used for decoration and restoration of obsolete furniture. It can also be used to decorate a new bed of beams. Depending on the style direction, a finished picture is selected. It is cut, thinned and glued to the surface of the bed;
drawing stencils is another simple technique performed by using stencils. Due to the wide variety of patterns, everyone can choose a template to taste. For the classic design, you can take curls - they will give a rough bed from a bar of romance and mystery. For the Scandinavian style, runes stencils can be applied on the head of the bed - they will not only complement the interior, but also protect the owners, their sleep;
upholstery - it is not worth it to completely encircle a massive bed of boards. It is advantageous to make out with the fabric only a part of the frame, for example, on those sides where the cover does not cover the perimeter.

A bed made of timber is a reliable and stable furniture that will bring comfort to the bedroom. You can do it yourself or buy a finished product. Original furniture will diversify the interior and add to it a creative message.