Niches for a bed in the bedroom serve not only the original addition of the interior, but also perform a very important function - create a feeling of comfort and security in the sleeping ones. Even a completely shallow niche can instantly transform the room and give it comfort. If you think what Such The pleasure is available only to the beams of fate, we are in a hurry to please you - anyone who knows how to keep a bed in a niche can do with your own hands scurgery And a hammer.
What to build a niche from?
The modern construction market offers a lot of materials from which it would be possible to make a niche in the head of the bed, however The most convenient option is drywall. It is inexpensive, environmentally friendly, weighs little, and the most important - Working with him is easy and simple. Any homegrown master will cope with the installation of a niche.
But in the building materials store there are so many varieties of drywall that it is no wonder to get confused. Inexperienced It will be difficult for the master to navigate in such a variety, so we have prepared several tips. First of all, you should familiarize yourself with the classification of drywall sheets and their technical characteristics. In the latter, most gypsum plasters are similar: they have an absolutely smooth surface, they are afraid of moisture and rather fragile.
To strengthen the structure from GKL use special metal profiles of various rigidity Depending on the proposed load. In the case of a regular niche for the bed, inexpensive rack profiles are suitable without amplifying elements and reinforcement. If you plan to install a niche with built -in shelves for decorative jewelry or useful little things that may be needed In the bedroom, come in handy Profiles are stronger.
For working with drywall, no special tools. This is more One advantage of the material. It is very easy to cut the sheets with the help of an ordinary stationery knife - you just need to draw a flat line to cut a layer of cardboard, break the sheet in this place and carefully cut the second layer of the sheathing. To attach GKL to the frame from profiles, self -tapping screws are used.
Useful advice: drywall is afraid of moisture, but this does not mean that it can not be wetted at all. If you want to bend the sheet to make an arch or other figured element, slightly moisten it and slowly bend in the right direction. Fix it in this position until completely dry, and He Save its shape.
It is easy to work with drywall not only in terms of installation, but also in relation to the finish decorative decoration. Since the surface of the sheets is perfectly flat, any coating lies on her impeccable. After the coating putty You can apply to the surface, make decoupage, glue wallpaper and paint.
There are several varieties of drywall:
- Wall - manufactured in sheets 2, 3x1,2 m or 2, 5x1,2 m 12.5 mm thick. As the name implies, this material is used for wall lining.
- Ceiling - sheets with format 2x1,2 m or 2, 5x1,2 m 9.5 mm thick. It is used for skin lining and it is worth choosing to create a niche above the bed in the bedroom. Technical characteristics are almost the same as that of the wall - it is afraid of water, not very durable, however Its cost is much lower (the most cheap Type of drywall).
- Moisture -resistant - material in format 2, 3x1,2 m or 2, 5x1,2 m 12.5 mm thick. Unlike the previous two species that have a gray color, moisture -resistant drywall is sheathed green cardboard. It is used in rooms with a high level of humidity. Moisture resistance is explained by a special composition of the protective cardboard layer - it is saturated with an antifungal waterproofing agent.
- Fire-resistant-sheets of light gray color with red marking with format 2, 3x1,2 m or 2, 5x1,2 m 12.5 mm thick. Used in premises with increased fire safety requirements (caminas or chimneys cladding). GKL received refractory qualities thanks to a large number anti -riveting reinforcing additives in the core and enhanced outer shell. It is worth noting that any GCL is not able to burn or maintain combustion, the maximum - it can be charred. However, fire -resistant drywall resists burning, and after a long -term exposure to the direct flame, the core does not crumble, but retains the shape.
- Archny - special flexible material for the manufacture of arches. Produce it in format 3x1,2 m thickness 6.5 mm. Such thin sheets are usually mounted in two layers. If diz yn krovati in the niche provides an arched vault, it is better to choose this type of drywall. However, it is worth considering that the cost of the material is quite high, and since it must be put in 2 layers for strength, the costs are doubled.
In the markets and in construction stores, a plasterboard of 6, 9 or 12 mm is usually sold. To make a strong niche, it is better to choose sheets thicker .
Installation of the niche for the bed
Before starting the installation of niches from drywall or even go to the store for materials, you should develop a detailed plan for creating a structure. On the drawing, all sizes with an accuracy of a centimeter should be indicated on the scale in order to avoid errors. It is also recommended to note the mounting places to calculate how many fasteners and elements for the frame are required.
Niches for the bed in the wall can be deep And shallow. In the first case, you are building as if A small cozy sleep for sleeping. Usually such recesses are made in accordance with the size of the bed. Such designs look very original and accurately. In addition, they allow you to create additional places for storing things - on the sides you can make a lot of recesses and small built -in shelves. From below, drawers for more heavy things - bedding or clothing. A deep niche for a bed in a nursery is a great way to save a lot of space and teach child To the order - before bedtime, to the niches, it is necessary to decompose toys or books.
Also a deep niche is a good solution for small studio apartments. If the bedroom is combined with the living room, you can hang beautiful curtains at the exit from the recess to visually fence off the place to rest a and yunity. A bunk bed in a niche will look very compact and stylish, especially if you attach a little creativity to the design.
And yet, most often they choose shallow niches, which serve more decorative than a functional element. Although in them you can need a lot of shelves for useful things. The option with murals behind the back of the bed looks very original. You can also place a mirror, LED backlight, photos in frames or paintings there.
So, what will be needed for the manufacture of a niche above the bed:
- drywall;
- metal profiles UD (guides) and CD (racks);
- P-shaped brackets;
- fasteners (dowels, screws, metizes);
- perforated angular profile for beautiful design of even corners (metal or plastic);
- putty by drywall;
- drill with a set ruined;
- scurgery or screwdriver;
- roulette;
- simple pencil;
- construction level;
- reinforcing tape;
- spatula;
- glue for drywall;
- paint, wallpaper, decorative plaster or any other finish decorative coating.
If you try and do everything right, the niche will perform two functions (or one of the functions of your choice): hide the defects of the room, making it more spacious or favorably highlighting certain zone, and be a warehouse for the necessary things. In other words, you can make a beautiful and useful niche - the perfect varia nt dli am any apartment where there is always a free space.
How to make a niche for a bed:
- In accordance with the drawing, make markings on drywall sheets and cut them into separate parts. How to cut drywall we have already told, but here you are more And a useful video displaying the whole process visually:
- Mark the profiles for the frame on the floor to avoid possible distortion.
- Mark on the wall in the sites of installation of rack profiles.
- Attach guide profiles according to the marking. Install the upper guides without fastening with a metiz. When you are youuse the position of the construction level, then they can be fixed to the end.
- Screw profiles to the wall, floor and ceiling using dowels. To do this, first attach the profile to its installation site, indicate the fastening points with a simple pencil, drill holes in concrete and forget the dowels. Install the extreme dowels with a distance of not more than 50 cm from the end of the profile. The installation step of intermediate fasteners should be no more than 70 cm, but not less than 3 pcs. For profiles of any length.
- It is recommended to glue the back of the guide profile with a special soft soundproof ribbon on Velcro. It will reduce possible vibrations, and in the bedroom it will become quieter.
- Gather the frame in accordance with the drawing. If you make shelves, it is better to strengthen the intersection of profiles with special metal corners.
- Now you can attach prepared drywall parts to the frame. Speak the racks, make the shelves, fasten the sheets with metal screws. The edges of the cut sheets will turn out to be quite sharp and unsightly, so that they can be slightly treated with sandpaper with small grain paper.
- Close the joints of the sheets with a ribbon-serpent to strengthen the connection and make it more accurate.
- To the corners of the structure on a special glue on drywall, glue the corner perforated profiles. Metal lasts longer plastic, but cost more. Plastic ones are quite suitable for the bedroom, since in such a place the corners are unlikely to be subjected to regular mechanical stresses.
- Swap the fasteners of the fasteners with self-tapping screws and a ribbon.
- After drying putty Cover everything more One layer to get a flat surface.
- After drying the layer putty remove the stumps and irregularities with sandpaper and brush the dust with a dry rag.
- Now you can start the finish decoration of the niche from drywall above the bed. Decorative plaster looks very beautiful with prints made by a curly roller, embossed plaster or interior paint. At this stage, you can give yourself will and use any artistic receptions. Even if you just pour the niche under the bed of wallpaper, as on other walls, it will look stylish and accurately.
- You can install lighting. It is better to give preference to point lamps or LED tape . Such devices do not heat up much, therefore, are not able to create a fire hazardous situation. Place the wiring or transformer of the LED strip in the frame.
In this video installation Niches are shown in great detail, so after viewing such work will not cause you difficulties:
Finally - several useful tips on how to properly draw up a built -in bed into a niche:
- Always draw the most detailed drawing With all sizes, the number of fasteners and other important details. Ideally, it is better to have two sketches: one with dimensions, the second is the color design of the future structure. So You can compare the result with the intended.
- Always take a little more materials and fasteners than a drawing. The recommended stock is 10% of the total.
- At all stages (marking and attaching parts), use the building level.
- Before sheathing the frame with drywall, check its stability.
- Try to close the plane with one whole piece of drywall than several small ones.
- The fewer joints, the better.
- Do not regret it putty And process not only the joints, but the entire structure, aligning the surface.
- If you want to make a powerful sound insulation, for example, if noisy neighbors live behind the wall, fill the inner space of the niche with mineral wool. She stands inexpensively and makes noise perfectly.
- Consider the type of backlight and method her installations in advance. Put the wiring until the plate of drywall sheets is attached. The openings for lamps should be cut out immediately.
Bed in a niche: photo
Among the whole variety designer solutions It is difficult to choose something specific, but we still recommend looking at a small photo selection With original methods of decorating niches in the bedrooms.
