Making beds with rhinestones, popular decor options
Imitation of precious stones has always been in demand in the design of interiors and furniture. Rhinestones for a bed allow creating an atmosphere of elegance and coziness in the bedroom at the same time, making the room decor luxurious and worthy of attention. Elegant headboards appear every time in a new image, thanks to the constantly shimmering decoration elements.
Origin of Decor
The history of the rhinestones dates back to the 18th century, when an enterprising jeweler named Strass discovered that the correct faceting of potassium glass would help turn it into an elegant imitation of a diamond. After this discovery, Strass turned several deceptions and was exposed. A return to history begins in the 19th century, when Daniel Swarovski studied the technique and technique of polishing crystal glass, thanks to which he began to produce original rhinestones.
Since that time, the original sparkling pebbles have yielded to various designs many times, and have also been used in various areas of life. One of such segments was the production of upholstered furniture. Italian and French designers could not ignore such an opportunity to significantly transform the appearance of the beds and began to produce exclusive models. A bed with rhinestones and today is of particular value in any bedroom, attracts with its grace and beauty.
Modern beds using this decor are produced by manufacturers from different countries:
- Russia;
- England;
- Italy;
- France;
- United Arab Emirates.
It is worth noting that models from Europe have a cost an order of magnitude higher than domestic options, but Russian products are not inferior to them in the quality of materials. When framing the models, both natural Swarovski variants made of crystal and artificial analogues are used. Based on the material used, the final price of the bed will vary. Most models contain decor precisely at the head of the bed: this way you can completely emphasize the style of the product, add originality to it.
Graceful models are adequately written into the luxurious interiors of Baroque, Rococo, Classicism, Empire style and Gothic. Glamorous interiors do not preclude the use of such beds for the placement of such styles.
Materials and color
You can decorate the product with rhinestones for the bed yourself: for this you need to choose the right options for the job. The whole process is quite easy, even a beginner can cope with it. Before heading for details, it is recommended to take a look at the selection of materials, colors offered by decor manufacturers today:
- Crystal - initially, Czech fine crystal was used in the manufacture of the decor.Today in the production of Swarovski crystals, one can find the use of rock crystal natural amethyst. Such sparkling elements have a light shade of purple due to the color of the stone itself. Cutting is carried out using special grinders. Hand-crafted rhinestones for soft-headed beds have an increased cost. Often these options are used for expensive luxury furniture;
- Acrylic - rhinestones for beds made of acrylic are considered the most affordable. They are produced in large quantities in China and are often used in the cheap segment of furniture for sleeping. This decor is not neat, but can be used for a trial version of the self-design of a berth. According to the type, shape of rhinestones, they are attached to any part of the bed;
- Glass - this material is used for the manufacture of elements of the middle price category. They remain as affordable as acrylic rhinestones and as attractive as crystal counterparts. Glass decor is used to decorate beds of different pricing.
The most popular today are considered golden, silver, chrome and steel colors. Violet, white, red, green colors are also popular. Blue options also find application in the design of contrasting furniture. In most cases, acrylic rhinestones are colored.
Varieties and forms
Depending on the place of attachment and the effect of decor, rhinestones are divided into several groups. They are also available in various forms, allowing the bed owner to independently decorate the bed with sparkling elements. To better represent the variety of options, you can take a look at the table of decorative rhinestones for the bed.
| Variety | Options and Forms | Dimensions | Where apply |
| Rhinestones Carnations | This type of decor for beds resembles an ordinary carnation with an elegant decorated hat. On its surface is located from 1 to 10 strasses of different sizes. Carnations are used for carriage screed of upholstered furniture - they add airiness and luxury to it. | Available in sizes from 10 to 50 mm. A variety of colors will allow each user to choose an option to their liking. | Used to make the head of the bed: the tip of the clove is inserted into the surface of the upholstery and secured with a special tool. |
| Rhinestones buttons | Outwardly, they really look like buttons: on the back of each part there is a special hole that allows you to sew decor on any part of the bed. Such rhinestones are available in the form of a circle, oval or flower. | The dimensions of the decor start from 14 mm and reach 30 mm, depending on the manufacturer and the material. | Buttons are best suited for independent decor of the head of the bed, as well as the leg part. It is enough to collect a little upholstery and sew the rhinestone to the right place. |
| Glue rhinestones | Rhinestones of this type are available in a large variety of shapes. The most popular options are round rhinestones. In work, they are available and by removing the adhesive layer are easily attached to the surface of the bed. | According to size, adhesive options are small, medium and large. The most popular are small and medium options up to 30 mm. | It is allowed to decorate with glued details the entire hard surface of the bed: legs, headboard, side parts. |
As a rule, a leather bed looks most attractive when decorated with rhinestones. This type of work is called a carriage screed, when the rhinestones are arranged in brick order around the entire perimeter. When choosing a bed model with rhinestones, also pay attention to the options of eco-leather. Beds with decor made of rhinestones from European companies have worked well, but the cost of such products will be high.
Decorating Ideas
Initially, in the furniture industry, only handles of cabinets, sideboards, cabinets, and other products with doors were decorated with rhinestones. Over time, designers realized that this decor would be a good option for decorating upholstered furniture. The most popular decorating ideas are presented below:
- Weighting the headboard. An example of such an ornament can be observed in the Florence model from a Russian manufacturer. Such a bed is made of eco-leather, its headboard is decorated with rhinestones. The model is double, however, similar options can be found in a less wide format, for example with dimensions of 120x200 cm;
- The headboard and foot part with a tightening. This option can be seen in the Amelie model, it is also double, and the dimensions are 140x200 cm. Rhinestones are neatly located on the soft headboard, as well as in the area of the legs on the front side of the model;
- Corner bed with carriage screed. The Lampedusa model looks stylish and original: the white surface blends well with dark rhinestones around the perimeter and silver decor on the side.
As you can see, picking up a bed with rhinestones is not difficult, in addition, you can decorate the product yourself in a few hours. Such decoration will significantly transform the bedroom, turning it into a fabulous vacation spot.
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