15 Cool Alcove Beds
Alcove beds are naturally fun for kids. Although they could be very practical in contemporary living spaces so they are good for adults too. Such beds are natural space saving solution because they usually occupies corners or other not the most practical parts of rooms. Besides they sometimes are much more comfortable and cozy because people tends to like secluded spaces. The history of alcove beds starts from the Ming dynasty in China (from 14th to 17th century). Since then they become parts of many homes all around the world.
- December 4, 2010
- Mike
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June 6th, 2011 at 4:10 am
#13 is Thomas Jeffersons bed!
July 10th, 2011 at 6:54 am
DO WANT.!
July 12th, 2011 at 4:43 am
Emmy, I thought so too, but I wasn’t sure until I looked it up. Then I scrolled down and saw your comment XD
July 12th, 2011 at 8:02 pm
I love that pink room with the pink accented bed. <3
July 13th, 2011 at 11:28 am
I like the one that luke like old fashion style
July 15th, 2011 at 12:10 am
I am loving these spaces! They all look so cozy !
July 16th, 2011 at 12:24 pm
Really cool…. love to have one of them
July 17th, 2011 at 11:47 pm
I love the idea, but wouldn’t it make it be an absolute PAIN to make your bed?
July 28th, 2011 at 3:56 am
I LOVE THE FIRST ONE
July 28th, 2011 at 4:35 am
the first one is definitely a step up from Harry’s first living quarters
August 7th, 2011 at 2:52 pm
Jejunes, I wouldn’t think it would be any more difficult then making a waterbed or other bed with a wrap around frame that’s sitting in a corner. I had a bed like that for years- you learned tricks to do it easier.
August 7th, 2011 at 8:17 pm
wow. some v nice ideas. thanx
August 8th, 2011 at 2:51 am
Haha, I totally knew that it was Thomas Jefferson’s bed too!! I was going to look it up, but then I saw the comments. Good call people
August 8th, 2011 at 12:11 pm
alcove beds for president
August 8th, 2011 at 10:56 pm
Each has its own, clearly personal, perfect snugly feeling.But could someone please explain how to get in and out of Number 4?
As for Number 6, can’t say I understand the need for a tv!
August 9th, 2011 at 8:26 pm
so nice to see I am not the only person that isn’t so keen on the modern American idea of sticking beds in rooms in such ways that they become the biggest waste of space, the main focal point, and the most annoying furniture pieces in the whole house. You would think that sex and sleep are the only two things that are important to people in this country. My bed rolls and folds up, into a floor level couch perfect for reading. Frees up the floor space for more useful daytime activities like yoga, meditation, art, and moving about without having to deal with a monstrous piece of single purpose furniture.
August 11th, 2011 at 2:27 pm
Aww, these are so cute & cozy looking! Makes me want to have my room remodelled (I talk as if this is even a possibility) *sigh* Great post, thanks!
August 14th, 2011 at 9:27 pm
All are wonderful! But 7 and 13 are most inviting to me!
September 22nd, 2011 at 12:18 am
First one is Harry Potters dream room
November 27th, 2011 at 11:01 am
Hey Jejunes beauty is pain! Hahah.
December 3rd, 2011 at 4:35 am
They all look so cozy. I would like any of them.
December 24th, 2011 at 8:24 am
Props for the Monticello reference.
January 19th, 2012 at 9:50 am
You can’t get into one of these beds from more than one side. What if there are two people sleeping in it?
February 29th, 2012 at 8:39 pm
Love, love, LOVE alcove beds!
March 2nd, 2012 at 9:48 am
IM MAKING A ALCOVE BEDROOM,HOWEVER I CAN’T FIND A MATTRESS TO FIT THE SPACE,ALL REG MATTRESS ARE TO LONG, THE LRNGTH IS 67″ ANY HELP, PLEASE?
May 22nd, 2012 at 7:48 am
Soooooooo i now have to have one of these in my dream home. so cool
May 26th, 2012 at 7:57 am
I’m pretty sure but 3rd from the bottom with the pink covers is Thomas Jefferson’s. I’ve been to Monticello
June 17th, 2012 at 5:59 am
almost all of these have really bad feng shui. . .just sayin’
June 19th, 2012 at 5:08 am
These look amazing, but some of them have TERRIBLE feng shui. Beams or overhangs and slanting ceilings above sleeping areas blocks the flow of energy which causes existing energy to stagnate i.e: 1
…..but they really do look pretty. However the ones without the beams/slants would do just fine. example: 6 7 and 8 . they have the arch, but it’s not directly above the bed.
July 15th, 2012 at 8:39 am
Love the curtains hiding the beds, like in no. 8, 7 & 6. Lots of fun!
August 4th, 2012 at 12:35 am
I want one
August 22nd, 2012 at 6:20 pm
looks extremely eyecandy, but changing the sheets would be an eye sore
August 25th, 2012 at 10:47 pm
i love the idea of alcove beds. #3 is absolutely beautiful.
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August 25th, 2012 at 10:54 pm
oh i want. #3 is sooo cute, i absolutely love
August 30th, 2012 at 11:16 am
I like #4 and #10…simple and romantic
September 3rd, 2012 at 9:01 pm
We live in a hot climate and a ceiling fan over the bed is essential. I think I would find the lack of air circulation stifling even in cool weather. Also, Thomas Jefferson had servants to change the sheets for him. I wouldn’t want to do it. Nor would I want to try to get out of bed to go to the restroom in the middle of the night without disturbing my husband. Some are pretty, but none are practical.
September 4th, 2012 at 7:53 am
Great work. It takes a special kind of mind to see the possibilities.
September 17th, 2012 at 6:26 pm
#3 looks a little too American Psycho for me… lol
September 20th, 2012 at 1:03 am
Love most of them…
October 16th, 2012 at 7:27 am
I would be scared to fall off when I was half asleep in the #3
November 26th, 2012 at 8:47 pm
I’m living in Africa and looking to build a small home for myself. I love this alcove idea. I think I will see if these guys can handle it (builders) Number 6 reminds me of a closet i used to hide in when i wad 6 or 7 years old. (Now 54)
January 19th, 2013 at 2:31 pm
They all look so beautiful….. !
February 26th, 2013 at 5:39 am
The suspended bed in a box is one of the coolest architectural designs ever.
February 27th, 2013 at 11:19 pm
My favorite is the blue beds, because I love blue
March 8th, 2013 at 2:46 pm
There are many decoration idea for a bedroom. So beautiful…