Shelf over Bed: Pros and Cons

  • Black shelf above bed idea a bed frame with colorful bed linen a small wood chair
  • Modern minimalist manufactured wood shelf over bed a bed frame with headboard white bed comforter set with floral motif a manufactured wood closet storage idea floral theme wallpaper
  • Rustic hardwood shelf over bed idea a black wooden bed frame with under storage cozy white bed comforter low profile wood bedside tables a pair of moder table lamps with different in height
  • Simple wooden shelf over the bed a bed frame without headboard white bed comforter with brown scheme as decoration
  • Small white shelf over bed idea twin size bed frame with white bed comforter a white bedside table
  • Sweet yellow shelf over bed in full length a wooden bed frame with headboard black and white bed comforter set idea low profile wooden bedside table with black table lamp
  • Unfinished wood shelf above the bed idea white bed frame unfinished wood bed end bench idea a bookshelf as bedside table a wooden chair with black metal legs
  • White minimalist wood shelf above the bed headboardless bed frame with stripped bed comforter set a wooden chair in shabby white washed scheme
  • White minimalist wood shelf over bed idea with the series of framed pictures single size bed frame without headboard white bed comforter with black pillow cases a round wood bedside table
  • Wooden shelf over bed idea for placing black framed sketches a full sized bed frame idea with white bedding a pair of bedside tables with table lamps frameless full sized mirror

There are a lot of things you can do with the vacant space over your bed. One of the greatest ideas is by installing a shelf over bed. The shelf installation will add special interest for the bed. Moreover, it looks so attractive after being beautified with any decorative items like wall lighting fixtures near your shelf. Both bed with headboard and bed without headboard will be more attractive and functional after being added a shelf above the bed.

A shelf over bed brings more pros and cons to install. This space-saving storage idea, for instance, is the first benefit if you have such great storage idea. By installing this type of shelf, you don’t need more space to place it. You just need an empty space over your bed as the most strategic spot to install the shelf. Second benefit is that a shelf over bed creates a cozy feel on top of bed.

Third benefit, a shelf above the bed is compact, cute, and perfect spot for organizing small decorative plants. Other items which are commonly organized on this shelf are books, picture frames, and other small decorative pieces. Next benefit of installing a shelf above the bed is the shelf will become the contrast object to the wall hue applied on. And the last benefit, if your bed has a headboard, you can use similar type of wood to build your shelf. This creates a good look, especially the headboard and shelf themselves since they are made from similar materials and finishing.

Then, what are the cons? A shelf over bed is more prone to earthquake, so it is bad idea to install in homes with earthquake-prone locations. Another weakness of installing such shelf is you might do extra cleaning of dusts covering all parts of shelf and items organized on it. Dusts accumulating on shelf and objects can be so close to your head when you are sleeping. It will be better if you clean the dust up routinely to minimize the dusts. Well, we have displayed some samples of shelf over bed in our gallery. Just visit it if you want to see more ideas of floating shelf above the bed.

Reference: www.doityourself.com

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