15. Built-In Micro-Cement Platform Bed Niche
Introduction
Built-in furniture is a hallmark of architectural interior design. Constructing a custom micro-cement platform bed nestled inside a recessed wall niche creates a minimalist, hotel-inspired minimalist sleeping sanctuary.
What This Idea Means
This concept prioritizes built-in permanence and seamless integration. It eliminates the need for bulky store-bought bed frames, anchoring the bedroom around a sleek monolithic platform.
How to Make It
- Framing the Platform: Build a sturdy structural timber platform anchored securely into the floor and wall studs of a recessed bedroom alcove.
- Applying Backer Board: Cover the wooden platform framework with cement backer board, screwing all joints flush.
- Micro-Cement Application: Trowel multiple coats of seamless micro-cement plaster over the entire platform, headboard wall, and surrounding niche.
- Sealing and Buffing: Sand the cured micro-cement smooth and apply a protective matte polyurethane sealer for a velvety, stone-like tactile finish.
Tips and Variations
- Tip: Integrate warm LED strip lighting recessed beneath the floating overhang of the micro-cement bed platform for a glowing nightlight effect.
- Variation: Build matching built-in micro-cement floating nightstands flanking either side of the platform bed.
Needs to Make That Thing
- Structural timber framing and cement backer board
- Micro-cement plaster kit (base coat, finish coat, pigment)
- Steel trowels and fine sanding blocks
- Matte protective polyurethane sealer