If you want to change the design a littlesolution of the room, without resorting to redevelopment, you can complement it with a podium. This interior element can become a successful technique and fit into a room of any purpose and size.
The frame podium is an excellent solution forsaving space and zoning the room. The podium in the room can also perform a variety of functions depending on the requirements of the owners: it can become a spacious place to store things, or it can serve as a bed at night, while during the day it will become an area where children will play. In general, designers decide to create a podium if the room needs to be divided into separate zones, to raise part of the room to its level, this allows you to get a kind of compositional accent. You can install a podium in a room if there is a need to hide communications in the form of wires and pipes. This may be necessary if frame structures and communications cannot be integrated into the interior at all. The podium is not always made for some functional solutions, sometimes in the room it is necessary to visually delimit the space between the rest and work areas.
Scheme of the frame for the podium, under whichthe bed is pushed in. It is important to consider the moment when the elevation can become a source of danger when developing the design of the structure. In order for this element not to hinder the movement of people, it is necessary to think over technical solutions. The presence of a podium is not capable of spoiling any interior, for example, it can be placed in a room that has many glass, chrome and plastic elements. If the bedroom or living room is made in an oriental style, then the podium can completely replace sofas, stools and armchairs. The high mattress on top will become a bed, while wide steps with numerous pillows will act as sofas.
Preparatory work
Experts recommend arranging the podium using a metal or wood frame system, but the sheathing can be made of plywood.
Podium layout in a children's room.If you use a structure made of expanded clay concrete, it will be durable and strong. However, due to the fact that the system will be monolithic and heavy, it is allowed to be installed only in the space of a private house. To carry out the work, you should stock up on some tools and materials, such as:
- wood;
- plywood;
- mineral wool;
- nails;
- a hammer;
- brick.
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Features of construction of a podium from different materials
The podium can also be built on joists.To do this, a 10x10 cm beam should be placed on the brick support pillars. It should be covered with plywood on top. In order to avoid the occurrence of a booming sound when moving along the surface of the podium, the hollow internal space should be filled with mineral wool, which can be replaced with construction foam.
Scheme of a pull-out corner podium bed.Foam blocks can also be used as the main material; the structure made from them will be lighter than concrete, but the strength will be quite high. Laying of large products will be completed in a short time. Due to the fact that the blocks are hygroscopic, which indicates their ability to absorb moisture, the surface of the material after laying must be covered with a waterproofing agent. Solid wood, tiles, linoleum or carpet can be used as frame cladding options. Return to contents</a>
Arrangement of a podium based on a wooden frame
If there are limitations in the maximum possibleload of the structure on the floor, you should use wood to build a podium. It will act as a frame. Such a system has an additional advantage, expressed in the ability to dismantle the frame. The podium can have an angular structure. Before starting the installation, you should make markings on the surface of the walls and floor, which will allow you to give the correct geometric shape to the system. It is necessary to use a laser level. To build the described podium, you need to prepare the following materials that will be used for the frame and planes:
- beam of 30x40 and 50x50 mm;
- plywood 10 and 20 mm.
Scheme for making a podium for a bed.Self-tapping screws, dowel nails, and anchors will be used as fasteners. You will need simple and reinforced 50 mm corners to carry out the work. In order to build a podium, the beams of the supporting walls should be placed vertically on the walls, fastening them with anchors. If you want to get a more durable structure, you should reduce the distance between the supports. The most suitable step is 40 cm. By mounting horizontally located beams on the racks, you can assemble the upper part of the frame system. The beams should be joined together with nails, while maintaining an angle of 90 °. In order to obtain additional strength, it is recommended to use a steel angle. Return to the table of contents</a>
Carrying out the finishing of the podium
Depending on what material you decideuse, the sheets must be fixed to the bars with nails. A temperature gap of 3 mm must be provided between adjacent sheets. This is required for the expansion of the material under the influence of temperature and humidity changes. If you make a podium tightly closed, then it will not be possible to use it as a storage place. In order to arrange a pull-out bed or drawers, the frame system should also be sheathed from the inside. The slabs can be protected with a floor covering that is used in the room. Particular care should be taken to finish the front surface. You can supplement the structure with lighting. In order to build a podium of any shape, you should have the appropriate tools designed for working with wood. While the master should have the most minimal skills in working with plywood or other sheet material. The presence of an elevation in the room will allow you to create an original interior, limit yourself to a small budget, and this element of the interior can occupy a very small space.
