Some may have tried it as a stopgap for lack of a bed. Others may have resorted to it because they couldn’t afford to buy one.
Others, however, choose it deliberately, creating a distinctive look and style in the bedroom. Dispensing with the bed frame and placing just the mattress directly on the floor is a decorating trend often seen in homes abroad.
If you adopt this look for your bedroom, it is best to follow a few rules so that the result is a cosy, casual design.
- Choose low-slung furniture and place your decorative objects at a low height. You can lean paintings against the floor and use low bedside tables, baskets and vases, and floor lamps, so that the bed on the floor doesn’t look disconnected from the rest of the décor.
- Bring in eye-catching duvets and bedspreads, along with plenty of cushions. Play with layers, contrasts and colours to give the bed a distinctive character and set it apart from the floor.
- Since your bed is one with the floor, keep it as clean as possible and use rugs in the surrounding area to create an island of warmth.
Here are a few examples of the so-called “floor bed look” for inspiration:
Edited by: Natasa Lianopoulou
