Podium in a small studio apartment. The main advantages of podium beds, options for the best designs

A podium bed in an apartment allows you to economically organize space and creates maximum comfort. In other words, this is sleeping area, which is located on a hill. This design combines convenience with functionality. All types and placement options are discussed in more detail later in the article.

Advantages of a podium bed

The beginning of such an organization of a sleeping place was laid by Japanese traditions, which received a new interpretation. The designs of the models that are presented are varied. They differ in the size of structures, types, and materials.

Types of structures by organization

There are many models of raised decking with a bed. All of them are divided into three main types:

• Traditional.
• Improved.
• Retractable.

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

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.

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

Average podium height in ordinary apartment ranges 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 rectangular shape. But this requirement is not considered mandatory. The round, semicircular shape also looks no less interesting.

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:

One of the most simple ways decoration of the outer part of the podium - painting in several layers. The right shade will create harmonious space in a room where each element has its place.

Improved version

This type of bed is similar to the previous one, but supplemented functionality. The podium has retractable storage compartments: 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 having different appearance.

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.

Types of structures

Depending on the design features, podiums also come in several types. This is determined by the purpose of the design and the principle of organization.

Decorative

This type of podium is designed to separate functional areas. Decorative design attracts attention and creates a fashionable accent in the room.

Technical

Except interesting design and unusualness, a bed with a podium can serve a very practical role. The main task of such an organization is to hide communication lines. Additionally, the space can be used to store things.

Combined

With this type, the bed is rolled out during sleep and pushed under the flooring the rest of the time. This saves a lot of space. Other types: with a folding mattress or the presence of convenient drawers.

Material: what to pay attention to?

The material affects not only the appearance of the structure, but also its strength. Cast concrete as a frame is considered the most reliable and solid.

This type of bed is sometimes chosen by very heavy people.

The concrete structure, due to its high strength, can support any human weight. At the same time, the mattress placed on top creates the necessary comfort and convenience. But most often preference is given to natural wood or metal.

The advantages of using concrete are its resistance to moisture and can withstand even significant loads. Wooden frame, like metal, is lightweight. The facade part is usually made of plywood.

To emphasize the originality of the composition, the bed can be made in an unusual shape. For example, in the form of a semicircle.

The selection of finishes is limited by the style of the room and financial capabilities. Natural wood treated with stain looks very impressive. Originality and comfort are combined in the finishing with carpet or fur.

Round podium: an unusual solution

Podium in the shape of a circle - current design technique. But is it always possible to implement it? Round bed in this case, it has a diameter of up to 250 cm. Plus, there is room for passage.

Does your apartment allow you to install such parameters? If the room is large, it can be mounted in the center.

If the area is medium, then the bed will have to be installed near one of the walls. And if the room is too small, the bed may not even fit at all.

Equipment: what to choose?

Podium beds, even if they belong to the same type, can have many differences and features.

TO important points The following parameters can be selected:

• logs;
• the presence of headrests and armrests;
• selection of material for the supporting structure;
• finishing material;
• canopy;
• presence of mechanical devices;
• the need to design steps.

If the podium will not be used as a place to store things, then you can choose a monolithic structure. In this case, the external design should take into account the design of the room.

A canopy with a free-standing podium bed looks good only in those rooms where the ceiling height is significant. For low rooms, it is better to separate the sleeping area using a curtain or curtain.

Advice

When the podium height is 0.3 m or more, it is necessary to provide a step for ease of ascent.

Room style: do you need to stick to it?

Each design style imposes certain requirements:

• The nautical style can be maintained indoors by organizing a podium mounted into the wall, using appropriate accessories and a blue and white color scheme.
• Eco-friendly style is emphasized wooden models floorings protruding beyond the bed. At the same time, highlighting the texture of the wood is welcome.
• Minimalism is located towards simple forms and the absence of eye-catching accessories. The height of the deck should be about 0.2 m or less.
• In a small room, free space should be economical. At the same time, the presence of drawers makes storing things easier.
• The tall structure allows you to well divide the space and highlight zones.
• In a country-style interior, it is desirable that the wooden surfaces of the podium match the rest of the furniture in color, texture, and processing technique.
• The distinctly rough processing of the wood adds style to the room. This option is good for decoration country houses and dachas.
• In the Art Deco style, the accent of the interior will be a white podium bed with drawers.
• Eclecticism requires bold decisions. The color “electric” is especially effective in this regard.

Advice

Emphasized texture wooden surfaces must be combined with careful processing.

Accommodation options

Depending on the location of the podium, sometimes it is necessary to make changes to the existing interior, the organization of heating and the arrangement of furniture.

Near the window

A podium installed near the window will add light to the sleeping area. A podium with drawers is well suited for this type of installation.

To prevent the heating radiator from being completely covered by the podium, it is advisable to move it or organize a “warm floor”. To create a cozy sleeping place, it is better to use carpet as upholstery, which is easy to clean.

Advice

Or natural wood.

To ensure that the podium does not visually conceal the space, you can use light shades, spectacular photo wallpaper or mirror surfaces.

In a niche or alcove If there is a niche in the room, then it can be a good place to mount a podium. This project allows you to organize a sleeping place on top.

Beds with a roll-out mechanism are less preferable.

A fairly large alcove, with parameters ranging from 250x250 cm, allows you to install a full-fledged sleeping place for two people. This design is usually equipped with drawers in which you can put bed linen, extra blankets and other things.

The alcove provides good zoning of the room space, which can be further enhanced by the use of curtains. In this case, the arrangement of good local lighting becomes not just desirable, but mandatory.

On the loggia

If there is a lack of heat in the room, it is advisable to immediately consider a built-in heating system.

In the bedroom The sleeping place can be not only stationary, but also mobile. In the first case, it is logical to put a good orthopedic mattress

A stationary place allows you to make it comfortable: use a high-quality orthopedic mattress, take the surface of the flooring protruding from the sides as a bedside table. A mobile seat requires a thinner mattress. In this case, it will have to be rolled up every morning, freeing up space for other purposes.

In order for the podium with a bed to fit into the interior as organically as possible, the free area of ​​the room must be taken into account.

This point is especially important for small apartments, in which every square meter counts. If only a compact model is suitable for a small room, then for large bedroom

You can choose any option.

The placement of furniture also imposes restrictions on the selected type of podium. It is important that only high-quality materials are used to arrange the podium bed. An important point when arranging a podium bed is the presence of a good orthopedic mattress.

In a studio apartment fashion trend recent years , especially in a youth, bohemian environment - studio apartments. The overall sufficiently large space allows you to express creativity

when arranging furniture, designing a sleeping area and identifying zones. The podium for such housing is common solution , which is chosen for many reasons. Zoning occupies one of the leading positions . The sleeping place stands out purely visually, creating the necessary conditions

for relax.

For young families, a podium bed allows you to implement a modern approach to interior design. At the same time, the design will be quite budget-friendly.

Such a sleeping area can be organically combined with minimalist interior design, fashionable accessories and innovative wall design.

In the living room

This design fits well into most interiors. In this case, attention is paid to the type and color of the upholstery material, as well as to provide pillows with decorative covers.

Children's room The child's room combines several functional areas. A small room area should not be an obstacle to this.

The podium bed fully meets the requirements of zoning and saving free space.

• All necessary areas must be maintained for children:
• gaming;
• bedroom;

educational

Pull-out sleeper

This technique with pull-out beds has proven itself well in the design of nurseries in which two children live. At the same time, the space will not be cluttered with an abundance of furniture and at the same time will not lose functionality and neatness.

In addition to the bed, there may be roll-out drawers and shelves at the ends under the podium. This addition will help you conveniently arrange your child’s things, children’s books and toys.

Children like roll-out systems; they encourage them to tidy up their toys and make their beds.

Two podiums in the room

If two children live in a room, and the area allows you to experiment with design solutions, you can install two podiums opposite walls. The upper part of each of them will serve as a workplace, and the bed will slide into the lower part. This way, each child will have their own separate territory.

Another interpretation of the division of space is the organization of sleeping places at the top of the podium flooring. And mounting a retractable desktop at the bottom.

The division of the room area will allow each of the children to show more individuality, and will help to avoid many conflicts between children.

Upper berth

Another option is to place the sleeping place on top in the children's room. In this case, the lower part of the podium can be used not only for storing clothes and toys, but also for a pull-out table.

Drawers can be used not only while the child is small, but also later. Little kids will be happy to put toys in them, and older children will put clothes and shoes in them.

How to make the podium not boring?

Depending on the age, gender and temperament of the child, various techniques for decorating the podium should be used to give him individual characteristics. When installing the structure, it is advisable to listen to the child’s opinion and wishes.

What to look for when ordering?

When you get excited about the idea of ​​organizing a bed-podium, it is important to follow these requirements:

• Its appearance must be combined with the existing or planned interior.
• The sleeping place should be comfortable for sleeping, suitable in length and width for the person for whom it is intended.
• If a roll-out system is installed, the depth of the podium should allow the bed to fit completely under the podium.
• A high podium requires comfortable steps and lighting that allows you to climb comfortably.
• The sleeping place must be able to withstand the weight of people.
• The height of the podium should allow an adult to stand on it without resting his head on the ceiling.
• Materials must be environmentally friendly.

Advice

Steps can be used to advantage by organizing storage systems in them in the form of drawers.

Accessories

The choice of accessories depends on the chosen style. Let's look at some of them.

Bed linen and bedspreads

The colors of bed linen and bedspreads create a certain mood. The color can match the podium or contrast.

Similar design solution can change the situation. Installing such a model has the following positive and negative qualities.

pros	Minuses
Possibility of conditional zoning. The podium bed creates visual boundaries and in a natural way divides open space.	The height of the room is hidden. In a room with a ceiling height of less than 2.5 m, raising the floor level is not recommended.
Practicality. Thanks to such a product, it is possible not only to bring something new to the interior, but also to use the podium as functionally as possible to store things or hide various communications in the form of wires and electrical sockets.	The design may cause some difficulties when used by older people.
Saving usable area. By installing a podium bed, you can save additional meters to organize a play area for a child or a place for receiving guests.	Due to its stationary nature, the podium bed cannot be moved if necessary.
Uncomplicated self-assembly. If you have ready-made parts, the structure can be easily assembled with your own hands.

Types of podiums

Each version of the podium bed has individual design features, which allow you to select the appropriate model.

Podium with pull-out bed

The functional design fits perfectly into small rooms and cramped apartments where large families live. The bed built inside the podium will be rolled out only when necessary. Due to the retractable bed, the podium can be used as usefully as a relaxation area with a sofa, a gaming or work segment.

Bed on a monolithic podium

This model is distinguished by a solid podium, which mainly performs decorative functions. Modern designs have some disadvantages in the form of heavy weight, as installation may require the use of concrete. Therefore, such a podium bed is more suitable for the interior of a private home.

The photo shows a monolithic podium frame white, complemented by a mattress.

Frame podium

Thanks to the construction of a frame podium, it is possible to organize capacious system storage Most often, such a podium bed is equipped with shelves, drawers or voluminous niches, allowing you to avoid purchasing an additional wardrobe or chest of drawers.

Wood or metal is used in the manufacture of the frame; a combination of these two materials is also appropriate.

The photo shows a bed on a frame podium made of wood, equipped with built-in storage systems.

Accommodation options

In a small and narrow room, a podium bed with wide drawers and a couple of steps can be placed from wall to wall across the entire width of the room. The design will fit perfectly into the area near the window. It is appropriate to equip the steps with drawers, so they will look like an original built-in chest of drawers.

When constructing a bed on a podium next to a window opening, it is possible to significantly save usable space, and also by raising the bed, organize a good daylight. In this case, the batteries are dismantled, and a special convector is built into the floor.

If the layout of the room requires a niche or alcove, then these recesses are an ideal place to place a classic podium bed. Mostly niches without windows are found in one-room apartments. In order to give the sleeping area comfort and originality, the bed is separated with curtains and several light sources are installed in the alcove.

The photo shows the interior of a bedroom with a podium bed located from wall to wall near the window.

Photos in the interior

In addition to the fact that the podium bed becomes an excellent decoration for any interior, it correct placement is able to zone the space and improve its ergonomics.

Examples for a studio apartment

Installing a podium bed is one way to delimit a studio. If you build a structure near a window, the podium can be equipped with a work area or a place to relax, and a roll-out bed can be placed inside it. This solution allows you to equip a small studio with two full-sized beds or one large double bed.

The photo shows a podium bed in a niche in the design of a studio apartment.

Bed on a podium in the interior of a children's room

Fits like a classic stationary design, and a podium with a pull-out bed, additional drawers or shelves.

The advantage of a roll-out bed is that it really saves money. square meters and provides the opportunity to organize other areas in the room, for example, study areas. In addition, built-in beds are very convenient for the bedroom of two children.

Vertically retractable single models are placed on the right and left sides at the bottom of the podium, steps are installed in the middle, and a work area is organized on top of the structure. During the day, the beds can easily be moved inside and provide free space for games.

In the photo there is a children's room with a podium bed with two sleeping places.

Bedroom with a podium under the bed

If there is a shortage of usable space, a model with a retractable sleeping bed would be an excellent option. The podium under the bed can also serve as a closet and help solve the problem of storing bed linen and other things.

If the ceiling in the bedroom is high enough, it is possible to install a bed on a podium up to 1 m high, which will act as a full-fledged wardrobe.

In the photo there is a white podium bed in the interior of the bedroom.

Podium bed in the living room

IN one-room apartment, where the living room is also a bedroom, a roll-out bed disguised in the podium is advantageous design idea. This design is also suitable for those who like to receive guests and need additional sleeping space.

The podium bed can be used as a sofa. To do this, you just need to pull out the sleeping place halfway and decorate it with pillows. In this way, you will not only save space, but also refuse to buy standard soft objects furniture.

The steps of the podium design are equipped with drawers, cabinets or roll-out coffee tables. The end parts of the product often have niches in which books, magazines or discs are stored.

The photo shows the design of a modern living room with a podium structure, equipped with a roll-out sleeping bed.

Podium bed under the kitchen

A podium with a retractable bed on which a working kitchen segment is arranged helps to zone and optimize the space.

However, in this case, it is important to correctly distribute the uniform load on the podium structure and ensure that materials that are resistant to humidity and temperature changes are used in its manufacture. You should also ensure proper waterproofing of the area under which the sleeping bed is located.

Ideas for a balcony or loggia

A comfortable sleeping area will be organized on the territory of the insulated loggia or balcony. It is quite possible to assemble such a podium yourself. To do this, you need to accurately measure the balcony space, prepare everything necessary materials and tools. Chipboard sheets, plywood, wooden beam, furniture board and metal corners. After the podium is erected, it is replaced with a soft mattress instead of a bed and turned into a place for relaxation.

The photo shows a podium bed with shelves on the loggia.

Features of using a podium in a small room

In a small room, a podium bed with roll-out drawers provides a convenient place to store things. Besides, certain part The podium design can be used under a table or bedside table.

The photo shows a small bedroom equipped with a podium bed.

In cramped and narrow room, the podium bed should not be placed along long walls, this will further emphasize the unsuccessful disproportionate layout. Also, in a small room, it is not recommended to install the product in the center as it will be impossible to use the passages around it.

Design examples

The bed on a round podium has an incredibly elegant look. Basically, such models are placed in a spacious bedroom or room with non-standard planning features. The podium bed turns into a kind of central element of the space.

An original solution is a bed-podium with lighting, adding mystery to the interior. Using spotlights or LEDs, it is possible to add a floating effect to furniture and simply a beautiful design.

In the photo there is a bed on a wooden podium on the attic floor in the country house.

The podium structure can be a decorative detail of the room. For this, a wide variety of finishes are used. For example, they sheathe the frame with plywood or wood with a natural pattern, paint it in contrasting colors or decorate it with mirror panels that visually expand the space.

For classic style choose models with luxurious upholstery; a structure made of wood with a raw texture will organically fit into a loft interior; and for an oriental style, a laconic low podium bed is suitable.

Photo gallery

A bed on a podium in the interior helps to properly plan the decor in a small room or create an extraordinary image in a spacious room. Thanks to additional functions, this product turns into an indispensable design item for an apartment or house.

Elevations in the form of a podium are increasingly being used in apartment interiors. This part performs the function decorative element and allows you to focus on a specific area. It is not easy to construct an elevation and it is not recommended to use it in a room with low ceilings.

With the help of the podium you will be able to change the proportions of the room and create a completely new design. It is the platform that will make a long, narrow room visually wider. IN square room The angular placement of the structure is used, making the room look completely different. When constructing a podium, steps with a height of 10 to 50 cm are made.

When arranging a room with a podium, this element performs one of several main functions:

• decorative. Provides convenient zoning of the room, so with its help it is easy to focus on a specific area for relaxation, work or eating in the kitchen. The height of the structure is 10-15 cm;
• technical. Helps hide the communications system from view so as not to spoil the interior of the room. The platform is installed at the beginning overhaul or at the construction stage;
• places to store things. Drawers in the form of a chest of drawers with a height of 30 to 100 cm are mounted into the design. The drawers can be located in the area of ​​the stairs leading to an elevation;
• niche for a sofa or bed.

With the help of this architectural element it will be possible to increase the functionality of the room and expand the possibilities for decoration.

Podium in the living room

A room with a semicircular podium will look as neat as possible. Using a pedestal you can create a relaxation area in the living room. Armchairs and a tea table or sofa will look appropriate here. Small elevations are used to highlight a home theater or an unusual decorative element. A small elevation on which a beautiful large vase, sculpture or creative composition.

A pedestal would be the best option for a one-room apartment, where division into zones is especially important. By creating an oblong elevation in a one-room apartment, you can create a separate living room or even a home office.

A special place will be occupied by a podium bed in the interior of a studio apartment. Such an elevation will become a real royal bed both in a one-room apartment and in a full-length bedroom. When the size of the room is small, a design with a niche for the bed will come to the rescue. During the daytime, the compartments will conveniently store bedding, blankets and pillows, and at night the element will be transformed into a full-fledged place to sleep.

With the help of the design, it is easy to save space in the bedroom if you organize a place under it for sleeping, a niche for storing accessories and other things. When the height of the pedestal is above 30 cm, the architectural element is complemented by a footrest or steps. If desired, this element can be easily decorated with stained glass or tiles. A podium bed in a one-room apartment is most often complemented by a partition or canopy around the perimeter.

If you organize a podium in a children's room, you will be able to get a huge area for playing or sleeping. You can decorate a child’s room using a pedestal in several ways:

• place a bed on it. The child will be happy to climb the steps to his place and will feel the desired comfort. If you make niches in the design, it will be convenient to store toys and bedding;
• organize a playground or stage on it (for girls). A multi-tiered playground will allow children to play and enjoy their leisure time.

A transformer model will fit seamlessly into a child's room. When the size of the room is small, it will be possible to hide it in the design workplace, sleeping place or even a child’s wardrobe. If necessary, the pedestal can be easily pulled out, forming a full-fledged area for relaxation or work.

Options for arranging a podium in the interior

This architectural element will help highlight the dignity of each room in the house and make it functional. It is important to use such an elevation in the interior of a living room, as well as a studio apartment or one-room apartment. Very often, a pedestal is used instead of furniture and a mattress is placed on a raised platform, which serves as a sleeping place.

If the house has an insulated balcony or an attached loggia, then this place is often used to place a podium. The pedestal can be equipped in different ways for different purposes. If you place a small coffee table and armchairs on the platform, you will be able to get a lounge area for relaxation. It will be easy to enjoy the sunrise from the window by installing a bed or sleeping mattress on a raised platform.

It’s a pleasure to hold noisy parties in the living room, where there is an insulated loggia. On the balcony area it is important to install a comfortable sofa for guests and a karaoke system. Lighting can add a special ambience to the living room, allowing you to create a beautiful accent on the elevation.

It is possible to equip a place for receiving guests or a work area in a one-room apartment by installing an elevation. It is enough to place a computer desk and chair on a rectangular pedestal, and it will become a cozy office. If you supplement the elevation with an abundance of pillows, you will be able to create a comfortable area for receiving guests and sleeping.

A podium will look good in the layout of an apartment, especially if there are children in the family. On top of the platform for a boy or girl it is convenient to equip a place for studying, and hide a pull-out bed in the middle. If you cover the raised area with laminate and lay a carpet on top, you will be able to get a practical place for games, which is especially important in the case of small children. Another interesting idea is to hide niches for storing toys in the design.

Unlike a Khrushchev or a full-length building, in a studio the issue of zoning the premises is acute. With the help of an elevation, you can visually separate different zones. You can install a kitchen on a small elevation, where the flooring should be different in color and texture from the rest of the studio. A minimalist kitchen or living room in Art Deco or Art Nouveau style will look practical.

With the help of the podium it will be possible to arrange work area or recreation area. It is easy to hide things in the steps if there are drawers. A roll-out bed will fit inside the platform, which will save space in the room.

If desired, you can build a high or small platform in an apartment or house for different purposes and for any room. Having a modern podium in your room, where a pull-out bed or drawers with things are hidden, will not be against both a teenager and an adult girl living separately. The platform allows you not only to efficiently zone a room, but also to hide unnecessary furniture from view, as well as free up space in the room for leisure and relaxation.

Before giving preference to this architectural element, it is worth considering all the nuances. The platform can become a comfortable place to sleep or a practical chest of drawers for storing clothes and books. All construction details and design should be thought out in advance.

Before installing a pedestal in the room, it is worth considering the main advantages of the design:

• Possibility of zoning the premises. A roll-out bed will fit perfectly into a one-room apartment or studio apartment, allowing you to divide the territory;
• functionality. It is important to install the platform in the living room, bedroom or children's room. During the daytime, the sleeping place can be easily hidden, which creates a lot of free space;
• unusual solution. Connoisseurs original decor They will appreciate the pull-out bed and this interior arrangement option. A platform with a pull-out bed will become a real decoration of the room.

You should not use a platform with a roll-out bed in a very small room, since there should be space in the room for comfortable movement. Rooms with low ceilings, inconveniently located windows and doorways also not suitable for installing a podium. Not everyone will be satisfied with this version of the bed, since most often the platforms are installed in the middle of the room, and not in the corner, which is why a person psychologically feels unprotected while sleeping.

A practical solution for any room would be a design with drawers where it is convenient to hide any things or clothes. Most often, the storage system is mounted on a podium with a bed, making it very convenient to hide the bed and other accessories. If the height of the platform is higher than 40-50 cm, then the design includes steps, which are also very convenient to use under boxes.

Using a design with drawers, you can visually unload the children's room. Little boys and girls will be happy to hide their toys and clothes in convenient drawers. The upper part of the platform can be used to install a bed or work area for a child.

In the process of arranging a pedestal in a room, it is worth considering where the niches will be located. With their help, you can further decorate the structure and make it less boring. It is convenient to use a podium with niches in the hall, where the shelves are ideal for storing books or figurines. In the nursery, a child can comfortably hide his toys or favorite books in niches. If desired, this element can be supplemented with lighting to make the room look truly unusual.

It is worth considering this design option when arranging a living room, where meetings with guests most often take place. It is easy to make the sofa retractable by hiding it in the niche of the platform. It is enough to pull out the base and take out soft pillows, after which the relaxation corner will be ready. The roll-out design will perfectly cope with two functions at the same time - a bed and a sofa. If you extend the platform halfway and add pillows, you will create a full-fledged sofa. By extending the bed completely, it is easy to get a cozy place to sleep.

The design and shape of the platform in the apartment can be absolutely anything - from rectangular to curved. With the help of an elevation, you can decorate the room in an unusual way, divide it into zones, or get additional space for relaxation. It is very convenient to store clothes, books and other things on the podium. Built-in drawers and niches will allow you to solve several problems at the same time and save space in the room.

The podium will become an indispensable architectural element in a one-room apartment or studio. With its help, several separate zones are created for work or relaxation, which is very important when a family of several people lives in an apartment. Children especially enjoy playing on the multi-level platforms and watching their bed magically slide out of the platform.

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Two in one

What's good about a bed on a podium? At first glance, it seems that such a design is bulky and inconvenient, but this is just an illusion. In fact, thanks to this design, in one corner of the room you can place a sleeping place, a study and a dressing room at once. The podium takes up almost the same space as the bed standard sizes. But the dimensions are selected individually, since the podium is created to order.

Benefits Issues

Skeptics will say that the process of making a podium is long, labor-intensive and not cheap. But if you compare it with the purchase of full-fledged pieces of furniture (wardrobe, chest of drawers, table, bed), and think about their placement in the interior, it becomes clear that the podium will be cheaper and will also save space.

How and from what to make a podium?

Before designing a podium, you should think about what functions it will perform, how many drawers and other hidden elements it will have. Then you need to measure the area and make markings, select the material (from budget options It’s better to focus on chipboard with a thickness of at least 15 mm). One person can handle the creation of the podium, but it’s good to have an assistant. In general, the assembly time for such a structure takes 1-3 days, depending on the complexity of the structure.

Where is a bed on a podium appropriate? First of all, in small one-room apartments, where it is not possible to install a large number of large furniture. The podium is a great space saver; sometimes you can hide your entire wardrobe, books, seasonal clothes and shoes in it. During the design process, you can plan a hidden pull-out table, large roll-out drawers, bookshelves, places to store small items.

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