Creating something new in the interior of the apartment, we hope that the interior will acquire an interesting and sounding look. These bold hopes can be attributed to the organization of the podium, which refers to the modern element of the zoning of living space. Therefore, once confidently stepping on the podium, you no longer want to go back down from it.
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About the role of the podium in the interior of the apartment
If you think that the podium is a kind of tribute to the fleeting fashion, then you are deeply mistaken. The role of the podium in the interior of the room is much more significant: the design features create something more, namely a new version of the original design of the given interior.
The historical concept of "podium", inherited from us, is a flat step. The height differences of the steps of the podium can be from 25 cm to 50 cm. This design can be multi-tiered with different in magnitude steps and have a wide top platform. If you want to radically change the look of your apartment, then the appearance of the podium in the bedroom, dining room or hall will be justified.
Types of podium constructions
The existing podium constructions can be conditionally divided into two groups:
• monolithic
• wireframe.
Monolithic structures can be safely used in the bathroom or kitchen. In this case, the monolithic construction will perform the functions of hiding or masking the engineering communications. The height of the podium of a monolithic structure can reach 0.3 - 0.5 m, while dividing the zones of a shower cabin or bath, as well as washing or plates. At the same time, decorative and technically sound components of the interior will depend on the size and configuration of the pipelines.
Monolithic podiums are made by their own hands in a "wet" way. Formwork is being built, it is covered with expanded clay, and then everything is poured with concrete or cement mortar. The advantages of a monolithic podium in a sturdy construction with high noise absorption. The disadvantage is that once you have built such a podium, you can not get rid of it in the near future. You have to break the whole structure.
Catwalk podiums excellently proved themselves because of the ease and mobility of assembly and installation. Successfully matched elements of the decoration of skeleton podiums will allow it to fit into the interior of even a small apartment.
It is recommended to build a podium of frame type on the lags equal to the height of the planned elevation. The lags are installed after 40 cm in order to prevent the deflection of the laid slabs. The sheathing is made in 2 layers, laying sound-absorbing material between adjacent layers. Skeleton podiums in the future can be used as a basis for built-in furniture.
The principles of placing the podium in the apartment
The principles of placement of the podium shall be determined by the following functions:
• correct, if necessary, the geometric deficiencies of the premises
• to save a small apartment living space
• mask building structures or communications.
Agree that the phenomenon of "podium" in our lives is still quite a rare phenomenon and little-studied. The most courageous and resolute masters are even trying to build a podium with their own hands. So, what can make a podium in your apartment.
Podiums are needed
A bold and winged design idea is always aimed at using simple ideas for the needs of humanity. It turns out that it is possible to create a podium in any room of the apartment: a bedroom, a kitchen, a children's room or a chic living room. Exceptions may not be.
It would seem that a simple sleeping place, and with the help of a system of retractable capacious boxes, you can turn it into a spectacular podium. During the day, sleeping accessories will be stored inside, and in the evening it will be transformed into a comfortable sleeping place. Such podium in the bedroom will always look neat and attractive at the same time. The main condition is to properly place it and decorate it.
Creating the interior of the living room in the apartment, I want to make it comfortable and attractive. And here again the podium hurries to help. A small area of the living room or hall can then be optimized for 100%. Therefore erection podium in the hall with your own hands will help to use the inner room as a storage for many things.
Your guests will not guess that under the sofa, standing on the dais, superfluous blankets, winter jackets, mattresses and roller skates of the grandson were conveniently located. And only the owners should know about this. The problem of additional storage space will be solved. The only condition on which it will be necessary to pay attention when designing the elevation is the ratio and proportions of the structure and the sufficient height of the ceilings. With an insignificant ceiling height in the hall (less than 2.5 m), the device of the podium is simply inexpedient.
You can effectively make zoning in the kitchen, if you try to put a low podium in the dining room. This version of the "cafe" will give a kind of charm to the podnadoevshemu ordinary interior of the kitchen. Brilliant nickel-plated high stools, a bar stand, located on the podium and hanging lamps, will create a festive mood, and borscht will seem tastier.
Which material to build an elevation?
Construction of the podium in the apartment will need to start independently with the choice of material. For the device of the frame-type elevation, it is best to use sheets of multilayer plywood, wooden logs and beams, as well as OSB plates. To fix the whole structure, a metal profile and reliable fasteners are used.
Before the construction of the elevation, it is necessary to make a marking of the walls. In most cases, the podiums border on the walls and are located from the entrance areas of the room. Thus, the basic safety rule is observed.
If the design involves the use of steps, they will need to be equipped with an anti-slip coating. Steps can be highlighted with built-in lighting, which will ensure a free transition from the floor to the rest area.
The construction of the podium in the apartment is shown in the video.
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