Podium in the interior +50 photos

High style, extravagance, luxury - only one mention of the word "podium" causes such associations. The architectural element, which in ancient times adorned ancient temples and royal palaces, today has moved to private mansions and ordinary, typical apartments. Of course, the modern podium in the interior is much more concise than its predecessors, but its functionality has only increased. It enriches the living space and gives it new, sometimes unexpected, opportunities. Structurally, the podium is an elevation of a certain part of the floor or, otherwise, a platform. Foam blocks, wood, expanded clay concrete and other building materials are used to create it. With the right design, the podium fits well into the interior of the living room, bedroom, kitchen, modifying and decorating them.

Kinds

Depending on its purpose, the podium in the interior can be functional, technical or decorative. These are 3 main types, each of which solves a specific task. The table will help to get an idea of ​​the classification.

Universal designs are also becoming increasingly common. They combine all the advantages and capabilities of their "competitors". But whatever role the podium plays, it inevitably attracts eyes to itself. It simply obliges him to be beautiful. Thanks to ultramodern and traditional finishing materials, you can create an elevation in any style: from intricately elegant baroque to a rough loft. Details of each species are given below.

Zoning

Decorative podiums serve not only to decorate a room, but also to visually divide it into functional zones. They are also used to change the proportions of the room, creating visual effects. For example, they help to “push” walls, to “lift” ceilings, visually increasing the whole space or its separate sections. With the help of a decorative platform focus on an interesting subject, or, conversely, divert attention from the problem area.

The height of the decorative podium may be insignificant - only a few centimeters. This option is suitable for rooms with low ceilings.

Otherwise, you may feel that the ceiling is hanging too low, which will lead to discomfort. If the configuration of the room allows, you can build a half-meter platform, which can become the main subject of the interior and at the same time emphasize irregularly high ceilings.

For storage

Podiums are a great alternative to wardrobes and entresol. Forming an airtight space within themselves, they are ideal for storing clothes, pastels and other things. The standard location of functional platforms are:

• living rooms;
• bedrooms;
• children;
• kitchens;
• balconies.

A classic example of functionality is a catwalk bed. Using it in a small Khrushchev, they get at the same time a spacious wardrobe, a comfortable desk and a spacious sleeping place. A significant part of the apartment remains free, the effect of cluttering and cluttering disappears. Using the platform as storage for household items is a noticeable increase in usable area. Another option is to place the main interior area on an elevation, for example, to install a TV with speakers from above. The inner space is neatly filled with household things, cables are also placed there.

A way to hide communications

Creating in the interior decorative and functional catwalks, usually guided only by desire. While the arrangement of technical podiums in many cases is the only way to hide items that spoil the interior.

Under elevations, it is especially convenient to hide various technological elements, including electrical wires and pipes. This is a great option for old houses, where communications systems stand out against the general background and can ruin even the most stylish interior.

Moreover, the creation of a podium will be much cheaper than a cardinal reconstruction of the premises with the replacement of unsightly water supply and sewage systems. The usual place to install camouflage platforms are kitchens and bathrooms, through which several pipes pass. The need to hide cables can arise in any room. Therefore, the technical podium, even despite its ordinary purpose, must also be aesthetic. This will allow him to simultaneously perform a decorative function: to give the room a modern look and personality.

Ideas for location and use

In a studio apartment

In studio apartments, designers especially often use multifunctional podiums, which simultaneously serve both for storing things, and for masking wires, and for zoning. Using the podiums, the sleeping area is separated from the working or dining area. The kitchen area looks originally on a low elevation. Smooth surfaces and glossy solid colors are welcome. Aged techno or minimalism. If the area of ​​the studio is small, a working area with a table and shelves for books rises on a high podium. In the niche of the podium place retractable bed. Since the podium will be high, you will need to equip the stairs. In her steps placed drawers, which can be stored as bedding and CDs, documents, first aid kit. If there is enough space, 2-3 podiums are being settled down, which makes it possible to select all functional zones conveniently and beautifully.

In a one-room apartment

The specificity of a one-room apartment is the need to create conditions for sleeping, working and receiving guests in the same room. The task is solved by a high platform, decorated in oriental style. It will replace the sofa for guests, and the bed for the owners. Characteristic features of this design:

• pillows and blankets in motley covers;
• carpet cover with fringe;
• drawers;
• decorative elements with an ornament.

A long, narrow room a small round podium beautifully divided in half. Another option is to install an elevation right next to the narrow wall, but not near the window. The room will be much more comfortable. For square rooms, narrow and high podiums are suitable, within which there are storage places. A built-in bed that will not have to be carefully refilled every morning and before the arrival of guests will also be comfortable.

In the living room

If in the living room there are families with small children, the guest area is raised to the platform, and the play area is settled on the floor. This solution is convenient for kids and their parents. A similar option will please for those who like to dance. On the podium in the living room organically looks:

• piano;
• home theater;
• sofa;
• dinner table.

The top level with a sofa or table becomes an ideal space for relaxing and relaxing communication. If the podium serves as a kind of support for the plasma panel and speakers, then all the wires and adapters are perfectly hidden in its cavities. Due to this, technical details will not spoil the impression, and the interior will appear to guests in all its glory. Creating a podium in the living room, it is taken into account that he will focus attention on himself, therefore, they think through every detail, including the color of the finish or drapery.

In the nursery

The design of the room for children is created taking into account their age needs. The greatest attention is paid to security issues. It is desirable that each element of the interior contributed to the development of children, and the overall situation was as comfortable as possible. For the twins, a podium is being arranged, at the top of which there are places for study, and inside - two cribs. On a low podium you can make a play corner. The place for toys will be the drawers, "hidden" inside. For older children, the podium can serve as a large table with bookshelves. An interesting design solution for a boy over 5 years old - a tall two-tiered runway. On the first tier is a dressing room with clothes, and upstairs - a bed with sides. With this design of the children's room there is a lot of free space for outdoor games.

In the bedroom

Many people in childhood formed the image of the bed, worthy of princesses and queens. She always stands on the dais, and to go to bed, you must climb the steps of the podium. A luxurious canopy that hides a spacious bed adds mystery. Thanks to the catwalk, the daily bedtime ceremony takes on an aura of solemnity and importance. On the podium wall looks great makeup table with a mirror. It is a good idea to choose a mirror that repeats the shape of the podium. Of course, the use of such a voluminous and complex structure as the podium should not be just a tribute to fashion. It should be dictated by the urgent need to improve the living space for themselves and their loved ones.

In the bathroom

The classic design option is a bathtub built into the podium with steps. It looks beautiful and solemn, but it requires measures to ensure safety. Anti-slip coating will help you feel more confident. The technical podium in the bathroom is designed to hide the pipes. To have access to key communication nodes, the podium is equipped with doors. In private homes, risers can be placed not in the bathroom, but in other rooms. The very same bath is often installed in the center, which creates difficulties with the drainage. Lifting the bath to the podium helps to remove this problem and ensure proper discharge of water. In order for the podium in parallel with its technical function, it additionally zoned the space, using tiles of different shades. In bright colors trim the walls and floor, and lay out the podium with darker tiles. Multi-level lighting will make the interior richer and more comfortable, will attract more attention to such an original subject.

In the kitchen-dining room

Should I use the podium in the kitchen-dining room, depends on its layout. Large space must be zoned. A bar counter with a pair of chairs is installed on the podium. Given the serious burden, it is advisable to choose a monolithic podium for the kitchen (and bathroom). In the middle-sized room, the dining area is elevated, separating it from the work area.

Contrast colors are used to better mark the boundaries between functional areas. A bold idea - a high-tech kitchen in black and white.

For its implementation, the floor is laid out with snow-white tiles, and the podium - black. With a significant height of the ceilings, a storeroom with household appliances, which do not fit into the existing interior, is transferred to the elevated platform. Inside - drawers for detergents. Such a solution will help to maintain perfect order in the kitchen and emphasize its individuality.

Bed-podium

A modern bed-podium can become the designer core of the bedroom, around which the whole interior will be built. Even the Japanese opened the convenience of a multi-tiered place to sleep. It was they who first saw in the space under the mattress a suitable place where they could put a variety of things: from casual clothes to weapons and jewelry. And today, beds-podiums traditionally provide additional storage space. They transform the room visually and give it a new, more harmonious proportion and shape. When planning to purchase such an important piece of furniture, we seriously approach the process of choosing it. Acquaintance with the internal structure of the podium beds, their advantages and classification will help to create pleasant conditions for sleep and rest.

Classification

With all the variety of design versions, the catwalk beds are structurally divided into two main categories: beds with a sleeping place located on the podium and pull-out beds located inside. The classification of the podium beds on the basis of their functional characteristics is in many ways similar to the classification of ordinary podiums. They are also divided into:

• functional;
• technical;
• decorative;
• complementary.

Functional frame structures with a mattress at the top of the podium are complemented by an internal storage system, for example, in the form of drawers. In general, multifunctionality is characteristic of bed-podiums. The bed can be easily transformed into a place of work or rest with comfortable seating and hard surfaces where you can put a laptop or put a cup of tea. There are also special boxes for wires.

Advantages and functions of berths on a height

Beds-podiums are functional, practical, they save heat well in winter, and cool in summer, which makes sleep sound and pleasant. Among the main functions:

• space zoning;
• correction of room proportions;
• careful storage of things;
• room decoration.

When visually changing the space, the podium beds do not show themselves as being rectangular or square, but round and oval in shape. This piece of furniture does not occupy the flat area of ​​the apartment, but on the contrary, allows to restore order in a limited private area and subsequently maintain it easily.

Do it yourself

It is possible to assemble a bed-podium with your own hands, without even having experience of similar work. Considering the height of the ceiling and the area of ​​the room, the optimum height of the podium, its overall dimensions are calculated. Weight load on the floor should be in the range of 600 kg per square. A drawing is created showing all the structural elements, including each box. Step-by-step instructions for creating a bed with overall dimensions of 2 m (width), 1.5 m (depth), 0.5 m (height) contain the following steps:

1. Using small bars (50/50) construct the frame, leaving a gap between the lags and the wall about 2 cm for laying sound insulation.
2. Construct vertical racks (supports).
3. Fix the upper struts and logs.
4. Sheathe the front and top of the frame with chipboard sheets with a thickness of 15-18 mm.
5. Install the hinges for the lids of the drawers and the drawers themselves.
6. The final covering of the podium with carpet.
7. Installing the mattress.

This is just one option out of hundreds of others, more complex for self-assembly. To get the best result, select only high-quality materials and perform all calculations with maximum accuracy.

Conclusion

Having dared to take such a step as installing a podium, you need to anticipate what will come of it as a result. If earlier, starting up repairs, it was possible to encounter various surprises, today, three-dimensional computer simulation programs allow us to see the upcoming result in detail. Thanks to the desire to improve the interior, the most daring and original design ideas are realized. Podiums in the interior of modern apartments - this is not an ordinary tribute to fashion. With their help, the full potential of the available space is used. The standard solutions are replaced by individual ones, and each person is given the opportunity to equip his or her home to fit their personal needs.