Loft style bedside tables

One of the essential elements of the bedroom is the bedside table. It performs an aesthetic (as if separating a recreation area) and practical functions. Loft style is no exception. True, for this interior solution, the curbstone must also be appropriate. Consider what such loft-style products are.

For loft-style furniture characterized by simplicity and correctness of forms, minimalism, functionality... The finishes often use shiny metal, forged elements and a cool palette of shades. Practical, reliable natural materials are always used.

A common material is wood (oak, ash), and in minimal processing, that is, the texture of the wood should be noticeable and tangible. Typically, wood products have metal frames, bases and / or fittings.

The clarity of the lines and some roughness of the surfaces brings loft furniture closer to its counterparts in the minimalist style. However, decor is not alien to the industrial style: accessories, lamps.

From the point of view of design, the pedestals can be distinguished:

• floor;

• suspended.

Suspended ones are more ergonomic, visually they are smaller, more airy. Suitable for placing on the surface of a small lamp, watch, glasses, book.

Floor standing ones are more spacious, especially when it comes to a model with compartments or drawers. Depending on the shape of the loft, the curbstones can be of the following types:

• rectangular, square - a versatile model that fits any bedroom;

• round, oval - an unusual option that looks especially good in a metallic shade or in blue;

• corner - an ergonomic option for a small bedroom;

• combined - a curbstone of complex shape, which is explained by the presence of consoles, additional shelves and inserts in the structure.

As for the materials, they can also affect the appearance of the loft-style cabinet. The most common are metal and wood. An interesting option can be found on the Internet and even make such a bedside table. The material is concrete. The product is a small table on 3 legs, the top of which is made of concrete and has a round shape.

The bedside table can be either almost invisible in the interior of the bedroom, or become its accent. In the latter case, it should look unusual and be memorable.

• Concrete model on metal base with wood doors... Unusual shape and materials, functionality. A curbstone from the Dach Mauer brand will definitely not go unnoticed.

• An ordinary metal barrel can also become a bedside table.... Of course, after some manipulations: processing, staining. It is also important to take into account the parameters of the barrel-pedestal so that it does not turn out to be bulky compared to the rest of the things in the bedroom.

• A classic for a loft is the combination of noble wood and metal supports... Please note: the legs are very stable. The product itself has a drawer and a shelf. The fittings are quite simple, which further accentuates the wood texture. By the way, it is combined with the head of the bed.

• Neat hanging pedestals can be either completely wooden or metal, or combine these two materials.

• For a loft interior, the idea of ​​reusing materials is very close, making furniture from scrap materials, for example, wooden pallets. The bedside table can also be stylized to look like this hand-made.

Besides style, it is important to evaluate the ergonomics of the furniture. Pay attention to the height of the product: it is optimal if it is level with the bed. In this case, this area will look harmonious, and it will be convenient to use the curbstone.

The width of the cabinet must also match the dimensions of the bed.... As a rule, an option with a width of 30-50 cm is chosen for a double bed. If we are talking about a very wide bed, then the width of the bedside table can increase to 80 cm. As for the depth of the product, a depth of 50 cm is considered standard and most comfortable.

If you choose the option with several drawers, let it be a model with legs or with support on the side walls, it is imperative that there is a front plinth. All these elements ensure the stability of the product, otherwise the cabinet will fall when trying to open the drawer.

Check the fittings before buying. Drawers should roll out easily, doors open without squeaking. If the furniture is equipped with wheels, then they must be adjusted to an uneven floor, withstand the weight of not only the curbstone, but also the things placed in it.

Finally, pay attention to the equipment of the cabinet. To begin with, it is more correct to decide what will be stored in the cabinet. If this is a lot of little things that need to be hidden from prying eyes, a product with drawers would be an ideal option. However, it should be remembered: the more boxes there are, the visually more cumbersome the cabinet will seem.

The solution may be to buy furniture with one spacious drawer on a high metal support. Such a cabinet will be more sophisticated. And for order in the box, you can use containers or special dividers. You can choose a cabinet with open shelves, and use containers or baskets for storage.

Sliding doors that move along the profile are an excellent embodiment of the loft style, and they also save space. Hinged products are usually installed at a height of 10-15 cm from the floor. In this case, the upper part of the tabletop should be approximately at the same level with the bed.