Beds are pretty basic right? A frame sitting on your floor topped with a mattress and concealing beneath it an infuriating cave where dust bunnies multiply. Well at the end of this list you may think otherwise.
Hanging beds are an innovative and fun new design style that changes up the way we think about where we slumber. There are a few ways this can be done. The most common way is to drill eye rings to either corner of the frame, which ropes or braided steel wire are fixed to. These can then be suspended from either bolts in the concrete roof slab or from strong exposed beams. Its very important before buying one of these beds to make sure that your particular room has the sufficient structural elements to support the weight of the bed and the person in it. The beds can also be partially wall mounted on one side or combine suspension and tension to brace the bed against the wall (which we will be seeing later in this list). Some even come with their own freestanding support mechanisms that make them fully portable. Lifting the bed off the floor also makes the room easy to clean and prevents you from shoving things under the bed to be forgotten forever.
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37 Stunning Beds that Hover Magically Over the Floor
Suspension is not only reserved for the bedroom however. Day beds are vintage features that are making a serious comeback in living rooms or on outdoor patios. They can be hung in the same way as the normal beds and provide you with a beautiful spot to lounge during the day and maybe even drift into a little afternoon nap as you sway gently in the breeze.
So if you want to change up your bedroom and have some fun with it here are:
1. Wall Mounted and Suspended Bed
This plush, rustic bed has a smart design that utilizes two unusual bed styles, wall mounting and suspension. The timber frame includes a wood paneled headboard that hides the mounting mechanism. The other end hangs on braided steel rope that is anchored in two places with strong bolts and hung from the exposed roof beams above.
2. Faux Hanging Day Bed
If you don’t have the structural support available to hang a day bed of this size then pretending could be your solution. This huge open plan living space has done just that with a novel but sophisticated day bed shaped looking out over the floor to ceiling windows. The dark wooden floorboards are the solid sea for this cute boat shaped bed encircled with thick nautical rope. This rope runs up to hooks on the ceiling so that it appears to hang as well as merging into the coiled mat beside to it to tie this corner of the room together.
3. Powder Blue Conservatory Day Bed
In this stunning conservatory with tall windows in bright teal frames hangs a beautiful powder blue bench style day bed. Its azure form hovers over the dark floorboards that make the gorgeous colours throughout the room stand out dramatically. The wooden frame is fitted with a pale blue mattress and cushions and hung on pale ropes from bolts in the ceiling.
4. Dreamy Round Patio Bed
This immense round bed with a thin mattress and cushions running around its edge is suspended from the beam of a large patio with view of tropical foliage around it. The whole design has been rendered in all white to create a very relaxing and peaceful experience. Many anchor points have been placed the whole way around the edge culminating in one hanging point in the centre. The cone shape created by the ropes is draped with sheer white curtains that makes the space feel snug and private.
5. Modern Hanging Lounger
As a very unique room feature this chaise lounge hangs in the middle of a modern living room like a metal hammock. Spring like wire hangings have been clicked on all four corners and bolted into the concrete slab hiding behind the ceiling boards. The metal framework has a curving base that holds the fabric sling stretched between it and allows it to fit your body comfortably as you lie in it. This is a comfortable and luxurious place to swing gently and read a book before drifting off to sleep.
6. Comfortable Hanging Child’s Bed
Hanging beds are perfect for kids because of their air of fun and novelty. The thick chunky bed frame is held together with industrial hinges with chains bolted on each corner, which suspends it from the grey ceiling. The big bed hovers a foot above the ground topped with a thick luxurious mattress and a fun duvet. This fun kids’ bed is quirky cute and really easy to clean under.
7. A Bedroom with a View
In an incredible room with floor to ceiling windows overlooking the stunning mountain views hangs a small single bed on thin black chains. The rural house itself is built out of timber, which is echoed in the bed’s platform and the beams it is suspended from. A thick single mattress covered in blue sheets completes the simple yet beautiful scene where you can swing away peacefully surrounded by nature.
8. Rustic Chic Swinging Bed
This chic white bedroom is made to feel more rustic with the beautiful swinging timber bed. The platform has been created using rough wooden poles that have been sealed but still resemble their natural source. Thin ropes are tied on each support pole and hung from the tall ceiling so it rocks slightly back and forth. The frame is covered in white soft furnishings and strung with bunting to contribute some satisfying textures in the monochrome room.
9. Moveable Hanging Bed with Metal Frame
Inside this large green tent hangs a bed unlike any we have seen so far. Instead of hanging from a ceiling or beam it has a four-legged pyramid frame that hangs the bed from its centre. The round bed sits on a thin platform with a braided detail around the edge draped in sheer white curtains. A series of thin ropes have been anchored around the edge, culminating in the centre and hung from the peak of the frame on a large metal hook.
10. Low Hanging King Sized Bed
The huge king sized bed in this eclectic space hovers very slightly over the fluffy white rug. The pale timber frame is hung on beautifully twisting ropes at each corner suspended from the dark ceiling. The whole bed is covered in sumptuous soft furnishings so you can sway to sleep in luxury. This impressive bed is the main feature of a room that is filled to the brim with eclectic decoration.
11. Rustic Hanging Wooden Crib
To switch it up from full sized beds this gorgeous crib will rock your baby to sleep from the rafters of your log cabin. The crib has been built from an upcycled hardwood crate with little handles on either side. The wood has been sanded, sealed and filled with cushions to create comfortable, safe and truly original bassinet. Thin ropes have been looped through drilled holes in the sides in each corner that come together in the centre to loop around the chunky beam overhead.
12. Large Patio Daybed
The patio that runs around the edge of this house has been furnished with one immense day bed instead of using traditional patio furniture. The large bed is covered in a soft white mattress with shiny green cushions that tie in with the curtains seen through the windows. The thin timber frame is hung on delicate chains over the black tile that creates a peaceful place to relax and get out in the fresh air.
13. Hanging Day Bed on Tripod Legs
In a similar style to the tent bed in example nine, this day bed hangs from the apex of the tripod of metal legs on this large stone patio. Each leg is wrapped in red fabric with a sheer curtain around the bed itself that makes the space feel intimate and cozy. This is a great spot to escape on your own property and take in the beautiful view of the forested garden surrounding you.
14. Upcycled Palette Bed
This gorgeous industrial studio space is a glamorously renovated warehouse with exposed steel beams in a huge double volume space. The hanging bed’s platform has been constructed from upcycled palettes that suit the industrial setting, as it’s where they would be found in their previous lives. The platform hovers just over the pale screed floors on thin pale ropes extending from each corner to the high exposed beams in the ceiling void. The resulting look is incredibly chic and contemporary.
15. Comfy Contemporary Bedroom Space
Set against a retro inspired wallpapered feature wall this huge bed takes up most of the space, separated from the rest of the room by a curtained door. The bed is ringed in a simple black timber frame that hangs from bolts in the exposed concrete roof slab on tasseled ropes. The large mattress is covered in linen bed sheets, a patterned blanket and scattered cushions that finishes off the cozy little room.
16. Day Bed with a Mountainside View
The huge outdoor patio running around the perimeter of this rural house has taken advantage of these stunning views by hanging a large day bed on one corner. The large weathered timber platform has holes drilled in each corner with looping ropes threaded through each and tied to the exposed beams above. Beside the bed two white washed slices of tree trunk act as the side tables for drinks and snacks while you lounge in the shade so you can take in the stunning views in comfort and style.
17. Wall Mounted Suspended Bunk Bed
As we previously mentioned in the introduction, some hanging beds use pressure and tension created by the ropes and the wall they are anchored to in order to firmly hold the top bunk in place. The wood paneled platform on its chunky timber framework makes the top bunk appear to float over the bottom bunk in a risky yet whimsical way. This is a unique and fun take on bunk beds that updates the style for contemporary times with far less bulk.
18. Pair of Children’s Bed
This cute set of little children’s beds is a feature that adds some fun to bedtime and maybe even convinces them to not be so reluctant to go to bed. The flat burnished red timber platforms have rounded edges to prevent the little ones from hurting themselves on sharp edges. Four thick ships ropes with tasseled ends per bed are threaded through drilled holes in the timber and fixed with round supports in the ceiling. The whole space is accented with orange to continue the fun aesthetic.
19. Rustic Cantilevered Bunk Beds
Built using a similar tension and suspension technique than example 7, these bunk beds are nestle their mattresses in thin timber boxes held in place by ropes with their connection points hidden in the timber frame. The beds have been offset slightly so they don’t sit directly over one other so the bottom bunk gets more light. The rest of the room is decorated by a collection of neutral textures and tones with a textured ceiling that creates a nice view for the top bunk.
20. Low Minimalistic Hanging Bed
This statement bed is the subtle statement of this minimalistic interior in a neutral colour palette. Against the backdrop of white walls and colour washed feature wall the bed skims over the floorboards in a chic way. The thin mattress sits on one large pale timber platform with silver industrial connection points for the slender black ropes suspending it.
21. Magically Floating Timber Bed
This dramatic room has a rustic but innovative interior with a huge timber bed frame floating above the floor in a seemingly impossible way. The chunky timber structure manages to beautifully walk the line between supportive and decorative with its elegant angles. The white ceiling above it has thin black tracery running across its surface to imitate the shape of the bed with flawless elegance.
22. Gently Swinging Round Bed
Hidden behind this paneled sliding door is a texture filled contemporary bedroom with a round chrome bed frame at its centre. A durable fabric is stretched to fit the round frame with the mattress resting on top of it so it curves with your body so you can you lie on it in absolute comfort. The expanse is hung with four silver chains that come together in the middle and lets the bed swing gently as it rocks you to sleep.
23. Minimalistic Suspended and Wall Mounted Bed
This huge bedroom is a minimalistic white void with large glossy white tiles throughout. One side of the bed is mounted against the white wall while the other end is hung on braided wires tied to the grey support beam beneath it. The dual purpose white frame incorporates built in side tables on either with a glass tabletops. This is really easy to clean underneath, keeping the white tiles pristine with dark soft furnishings in stark contrast.
24. Patchwork Suspended Bunk Bed
In this azure room a suspended top bunk has been used as a cheaper option to a full sized bunk bed. The ‘bottom bunk’ is formed by one low futon bed with a suspended bed looming over it like we’ve seen previously. The dark timber platform pushes against the wall tied to the wall with thick ropes to create tension that holds the bed firmly in place. The ropes connection point is hidden in the frame to keep the set up looking neat.
25. Navy Bed in a Pitched Attic Room
The colour scheme for this pitched attic room with its white wood paneled walls, ceiling and window frames and pale floorboards opens up the room and makes it feel effortlessly contemporary. This allows the feature of the room, the large hanging navy bed to stand out in bright contrast. The weathered timber frame has ropes anchored on two corners while it is mounted on the wall on the other side.
26. Solid Timber Raised Bed
As opposed to hanging from ropes or wires this hanging bed uses a solid timber columns that reaching down and fuse with the frame built into the corner of the room. Above head the timber columns are bolted in place with the junction concealed by the wood paneled ceiling boards. The other side of the bed is mounted to the wall to complete this solid, strong base. The bed is raised above the floorboards at perfect height to take in the beautiful view, the most idyllic scene to wake up to every morning.
27. Whimsical Hanging Children’s Bed
This large hanging bed almost goes unnoticed as it is placed within a room that is a riot of colour and patterns from floor to ceiling including a stunning feature wall. The fun room needs a fun bed and this doesn’t disappoint. The timber framework has a built in headboard concealing the point where the bed is mounted to the wall. On the other end the bed hangs by silver chains connected by clever spring hooks often used in climbing. Since this is a children’s bed the dark timber frame being held high off the ground means that they can’t hide stuff under the bed to avoid cleaning their rooms.
28. Tranquil Veranda Day Bed
In order to take advantage of the gorgeous location this vast day bed hangs on the raised timber veranda around this rural wood cabin. The timber frame has built in armrests and a headboard with a thick mattress and red soft furnishings. Holes have been drilled in support beams the on each corner with thick rope looped through them and tied around the exposed roof beams. This comfortable and spacious day bed is an incredible place to sit and swing gently while you take in the stunning views all year round.
29. Ultimate Saving Apartment Design
This design has cleverly utilized all of the vertical space within one a small room footprint. A little set of white continuous stairs leads up to suspended bed that forms the lounge’s ceiling in a chic and space saving way. For safety the bed is held in a thin black metal frame that includes low sides with white soft furnishings to coordinate with the rest of the space.
30. Vivid Blue Conservatory Couch
This bright hammock inspired bed has been placed in the perfect spot in this wooden conservatory with huge windows all around showing off stunning natural garden view. The single day bed has a vivid blue mattress set with fabric sides that imitate a classic hammock style. The top edge is woven with thin white ropes that join at the centre and hang on steel chains. This creates an idyllic spot to lounge and read a book on a summer’s afternoon.
31. Suspended Four Poster Bed
Here we have a really traditional and rather plain bedroom with a beige colour scheme accented with warm wood and blue soft furnishings. The four-poster bed is a design we expect to see in this setting with a chunky, heavy wooden frame. However, this expected design is literally uplifted by removing the legs and, instead, hanging it with woven ropes tied through eyelets on all four corners. This hanging bed manages to change up the expected room in a subtle way that makes it just a bit more memorable.
32. Space Saving Hanging Bunk Beds
Within this interesting powder blue room with pink toned timber accents and multiple nooks and crannies, a hanging bunk bed has been used to utilize this unusual space. Each bed has timber framework with chains running through both with connection points hidden within the frame. These beds in particular need to be hung off a very strong beam or concrete ceiling to handle the weight of two beds with two children in each. A unique permeable wall divider separates the bed from rest of the space without closing it off with a solid wall.
33. Unique Hammock Bed
Hammocks are a feature we see most often outdoors in tropical setting but they can also be used as a hanging bed that takes up very little space. Removing a traditional bed entirely frees up space in your room for more storage and an ample desk. Another bonus is that it can be hooked in one corner during the day and hung up only when its bedtime. The soft velvety material is hung from thick white ropes bolted into two corners of the room and fits in with the colour scheme and minimal chic style. With this novel bed you can sleep in relative comfort while testing the boundaries of interior design in a special way.
34. White Attic Bed with Hanging Climbing Ropes
In this beautiful pitched, white attic room the huge bed hangs in the middle of the room from the exposed beams on bright yellow climbing ropes. This may seem like an unusual choice but climbing ropes are perfect in this situation because they’re so strong. The space is framed in a pure white setting with painted wood paneled ceilings and large white flagstone floors.
35. Other Worldly Hovering Bed
This unique hotel room may be small but it packs a massive visual punch. The white bed and bed frame is contrasted against vivid shades of green that adorn the rest of the room. The clever use of a bright white lights under the bed makes it appear to drift weightlessly over the wooden floorboards. It is mounted to the wall on one side and suspended through the recessed ceiling on the other with a white shelf built in for added storage.
36. Giant Hanging Wicker Basket
Even after all the beds we’ve seen, this shallow wicker dish is totally new! The bed has a curved backrest holding the soft seat and lots of cushions to snuggle into. The large form has four strong braided wires connecting around it that tie together in the centre and hang from an exposed beam of the open patio. The material for this design was chosen to match the grass roof of this huge patio to make the space cohesive. This is an impeccable place to sit and swing in pure bliss while you look out at the lush surroundings.
37. Decadent Industrial Day Bed
This decadent living space has uniquely based its design around the hanging day bed in the centre of the room. The large square bed is hung from the gilded ceiling by thick steel chains that are bolted to the chunky wrought iron brackets that hold the weathered timber frame together. The linen covered mattress is then scattered with gold cushions that tie in with the other golden elements throughout the room.
Conclusion
After seeing all these beautiful hanging vessels your average beds pale in comparison. Whether you have a sturdy wall mounted bed or a vast mattress hanging from the ceiling, they immediately make your space look unique and special.
Besides their visual impact they are comfortable and comforting, wrapping you in their kind, swaying embrace. I mean who wouldn’t want to be rocked gently to sleep like giant baby?
If you want style and luxurious comfort all in one place, go get yourself a hanging bed. You won’t regret it.
