1.hanging by a bed. can you fit a trio of beds on a footprintlarge enough for one or two at best? it can be done. in this clever configuration, three bunksare supported by lag bolts drilled through the bed frames and into the wall studs, andby ropes that hang from sturdy eye hooks that have also been drilled into the wall for support. 2.alcove advantage. slanted walls can create dead space, but tucka bed into that corner and all of a sudden it just makes sense.
dressing up the wall with a cheery wallpaperor paint creates the illusion of a custom headboard. 3.shelves all around. if you have free wall space, consider puttingshelves next to and above the bed. in addition to the storage the shelves provide,they create a cozy nook to fall into at bedtime. 4.end to end. for a small bedroom that is also narrow, twobeds can look right at home positioned end to end. during the daytime, the beds double as extraseating.
a pretty pillow arrangement and skirting completethe look. 5.smart stowaway. underbed storage is a no-brainer in a tinyroom, but you don't have to settle for plastic containers that slide in among the dust bunnies. raise things to a new level by opting fora platform bed with storage compartments. 6.working in your sleep. it may not follow the principles of feng shui,but merging your sleeping space with your working space will certainly help you do morewith less. you can purchase a work or sleep set, or ifyou're feeling industrious, sites like anawhite.com
have diy plans. 7.store your dã©cor. when the ho-hum elements of your bedroom becomepart of the decor, the sheer beauty of your surroundings will distract you from the dearthof space. coordinating baskets with high sides keepyour room looking pretty even when you're having a less-than-organized day. 8.daydream believer. you might be inspired to spend more time ina small room if your bed can also serve as a sitting area.
daybeds make your bedroom feel like a placeto relax, not just sleep. 9.bunk up. even if you need only one place to rest yourhead, you can still use bunk beds for extra storage. while the bottom is reserved for dreamland,the top level can house extra blankets, pillows, or even out-of-season clothes. 10.let it all hang out. this idea isn't for everyone, but if you consideryour wardrobe a work of art, why not display it?
colorful clothing arrayed against the backdropof a white bedroom is certainly striking.