If you want to create a unique interior andsave space in an unusual way, put a podium bed in the apartment. How does it work and what nuances do you need to know when installing it? Today we are talking about this. The podium bed is a real salvation. The owners of a small living space are always looking for original ways to use it rationally. The desire to expand, enlarge the room or come up with additional storage places gives rise to original ideas. Secret places Owners of small apartments will appreciate this design. The space under the bed can be used as an additional storage system. This is a great alternative to dressers and wardrobes. When the need arises to hide the bed, use the podium as a hiding place. Then it is necessary to additionally equip the bed with wheels. With this mechanism, you will easily hide the bed. Above, in the free space, you can organize a study or a living room area. Decorator Ivan Ureka used the podium bed technique in one of his recent projects and shared his experience with us. Ivan Ureka, decorator: - The podium in a small apartment plays a functional role, because here you need to use all the space for normal living. Additional sets of linen can be located under the bed, and in the drawers of the podium, for example, things that need to be hidden for a couple of seasons. In my project, I also used the design of the podium to create a certain romantic mood in the interior. The window offers a stunning view of the park and the night city. The height to the window sill did not allow observing this view from the window, therefore, they decided to raise the bed to the podium, place additional boxes on it, and change the battery to a built-in convector installed in the podium floor. When arranging such podiums, it is advisable to make a welded metal structure and fill the floor of the podium with light concrete in order to avoid sounds and squeaks, as on the stage of an old theater. 
Podium bed in studio apartment Smallstudio apartments without partitions have become very popular lately. Free layout allows you to organize your personal space at your own discretion. A podium bed is an excellent solution for such premises. If you are not afraid of daring experiments, raise the bed a little higher than usual height. Or rather, closer to the ceiling. This will create more usable space. Our opinion: - Use the steps instead of the chest of drawers, and at the bottom of the bed a small dressing room or an extra bed will fit, which is illustrated by examples of the master's work. 
Podium in the nursery:an additional playground is incredibly convenient to use the podium. Parents will surely appreciate such an interesting idea. And if several children live in the same room, the option with secret beds will do. The designs of the beds are made in such a way that children can easily use them themselves, without the efforts and assistance of adults. This saves space and frees up space for games. If necessary, the beds can be easily pushed into the podium. If they are not fully pushed in, they can serve as armchairs. 
If the ceilings are low Many refusepodium beds due to low ceilings. Make a structure with a slight elevation. In an apartment without partitions, this option is also appropriate as a way of zoning space. You will also have additional storage space for things, shoes and other small items. Use a backlight at the bottom of the structure. It will create an airy effect. You can make this part of the apartment more intimate by marking it with a curtain. Install a podium in an apartment with low ceilings at such a level that it is comfortable for you to relax on the bed and sit. 
Quality above all Podium bed - veryinteresting design idea. It allows the functional use of space. But it is worth remembering that you definitely do not need to save on the quality of the podium or mechanism, so it is best to buy it or order it to be made by professionals. This also applies to such additional elements as transformable steps and lighting. Let's look at an example of a design with built-in niches in which clothes, bedding can be stored. The frame of such a bed is made of wood or metal. The average height of such a podium is from 20 to 50 centimeters. It is necessary to calculate the thickness of the timber in accordance with the weight and height of the podium. The design provides niches, closer to the wall, with tear-off covers. There is also space for three drawers. Our opinion: - Carpet is perfect for upholstery of this design. It is easy to care for and can be quickly replaced if necessary. Find a good mattress and put it on the podium. Such an idea, although not easy to implement, significantly helps to free up useful space. Owners of small spaces will appreciate this option. 
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