Storage behind bed

3 months ago

I have nightstands attached to the bed that reach wall to wall. So I would like to make built in shelving behind but over the bed.

id prefer a push in mechanism, so that the doors are not noticeable, and make it look like panelled wall?

any advice of the design?

I saw this turquoise one.

but I like something like the look of this white panelled wall.

some measurements.

19” between wall and side of nightstand.

38” between wall and bed.

Each nightstand is 19”,

total of bed with nightstands is 106”.

floor to ceiling 8’,

headboard to ceiling 65”.

how Wide should I make the panels?

would it be a good idea to use ready made kitchen cabinet doors like ikea but I would not use handles? (As they are for frameless kitchens)?

They have a simple flat white Design, inexpensive of all the cabinets I think HÄGGEBY https://www.ikea.com/ca/en/p/haeggeby-door-white-50267172/

Particleboard, Polypropylene, Foil, Melamine foil, Foil, Melamine foil

and make my custom frame. I mainly want shelves.

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acm
3 months ago
The photos you show involve building cabinetry back into the wall, while your idea seems to involve attaching cabinets on the surface of the wall, which means they would overhang the bed. I suspect what you really want would involve a carpenter making you something custom...
Me AGirl
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3 months ago
The bed would be pushed away from the wall, so that the panels would be behind the bed.
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I think Susan makes a very good point. Many times, rather than suggestions, I see "must do" remarks made on houzz -- as if to say "anyone with any sense would have done it otherwise." And now that I think about it, I am guilty of the same sort of thing when making remarks about products I've added to Idea Books "needs a bigger lampshade," "tree needs uplighting," etc.. Sure there are generalized guidelines in design but they are only that, guidelines, the real art comes in when people don't feel overly constrained by existing guidelines or rules, eh? And regardless of how good one is at design and communicating new concepts -- as long as the project doesn't risk safety and functionality concerns are expressed-- in the end isn't the goal to please the client?
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If walls are white, I would make the cabinet against the wall dark. This will provide a nice contrast. Unless you are going for the all white look.
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Starting with the window treatments, I would suggest going with a neutral ivory or off white similar to the wall color using tailored roman shades. The bright red and stark black are making your bed appear even larger than it is. Think about another color palette. Blues leaning toward blue grays or pale aquas are soothing for bedrooms. Dress your bed with two king sized euro pillows on the "headboard" wall. Next, use two king sized bed pillows with king sized shams. Then use some 16" and 24" throw pillows. I prefer using solid colored sheets and duvet cover and choose coordinating prints for the throw pillows. Use narrow bedside tables on both sides of the bed - a deep wood tone would be a nice contrast to your light floor. Choose medium size matching lamps for the tables in a neutral color. Enjoy your new elegant look!
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As others have stated, you have a ways to go before you select a light. The walls need either a couple of paint colors or some wallpaper, you need a rug, some furniture, window treatments, etc. Then start thinking about a light and where it will be located. The ceiling is not very high, so the location and height of the fixture is an important consideration.
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Maureen
3 months ago
Me AGirl
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3 months ago
Well, I want to make wall

panels and pop these in them perhaps.

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