First, let’s decide on the definitions. The mezzanine and podium have many abstruse values. We invented our own: podium – a hill above the floor with a maximum height of half a room, above – already a mezzanine.

Pody

Podia has three main functions: dividing the place, placing a berth and storing things.

Separation of the room by the podium

When separating the pods make low, see 15-30. In the photo, he visually separates the dining area and kitchen from the living room. Different levels make sharper boundaries, and the interior is not loaded with walls or partitions.

Bed on the heels

A bed pod is the right solution for rooms of all sizes. In the large bedroom, where the bed is the main element, the place around the mattress can be used as a bedside table. And if it is good to plan the dimensions and remake the mattresses, then from the double bed, if necessary, you get four bedrooms. Suddenly guests will arrive?

In a small bedroom, the podium will perfectly play the role of a storage space, if drawers are built into the base. They will be very spacious, considering how much space the bed takes.

A good option in the photo. Podium with wall cabinets. It saves space.

For one-room apartments or studios with a small area, the podium is a godsend. Fence off the bed with a curtain or compartment door – you get personal space, even if guests are at home. The lifting base under the mattress is easy to use for storing things that are rarely used. The main thing – take care of the support – the foundation is heavy. For example, use hydraulic gears. If you make the podium higher, a mini dressing room or a small refrigerator will fit inside.

Another option is to hide the bed under the podium. On the podium, organize an office, living room, or even a kitchen.

It is practical if you live alone and guests often come to you. The sofa will serve as an extra bed.

This solution works well in the nursery, where three or four children live, and the ceilings make it impossible to put bunk beds. For example, as in the photo. A pull-out bed frees up space for games. In the podium, you can make boxes for storing toys and things.