18 Feb 10 Things You Didn’t Think You Could Fit Into a Small Bedroom
In most homes and apartments, there is one room that is smaller than the rest. It could be the kids bedroom, a guest room or even the master bedroom in an urban apartment. No matter what bedroom it is, here are ten tips to help make that room be small but mighty!
“1. A chandelier. So long as you meet code and place it so you won’t be bonking your head, an elegant light fixture can really make a small bedroom room feel special. Be sure to put it on a dimmer so that you can adjust the mood.
2. Plants. By using a custom living wall system, these designers were able to bring in life on the headboard wall.
3. Twin beds. These beds are U.K. single beds, which are approximately 35 inches wide, as opposed to American twin beds, which are usually 39 inches wide. Those precious extra 8 inches leave a comfortable space between the two. Also worth noticing is the smart reading-light strategy — sconces mounted to the wall save space.
4. Room to stash plenty of bedside reading material. There is ample room for dozens of books and magazines in this narrow bedroom, thanks to clever built-ins tucked behind the headboard. Note the nightstand surfaces and cabinets built in as well.
5. Privacy. Sometimes a bedroom is so shallow that a bed barely fits between the walls, and there is no clearance for a door to swing. A pocket door allows plenty of room to close the space off, even though the end of the bed is very close to the opening.
6. Yards and yards of textiles. The long drapes in this room add softness, pattern and color while providing privacy. They really make the room.
7. A large statement piece of art. With the walls taken up by handy shelves, a window and an upholstered headboard, you would think there wouldn’t be room for a big piece of art. But designer Jen Chu cleverly adorned this vinyl roller shade with a message stuck on with cut contact paper letters. (By the way, this quote is from Apocalypse Now.)
8. An office. This bed flips up into the cabinet, leaving plenty of room to get work done at the desk during the day.
9. A TV. If you love to catch up on your DVR right before bedtime, there are clever ways to tuck in a screen. This TV screen can be tucked right up into the ceiling when not in use.
10. Deep drawers. Precious drawers under these beds offer plenty of space for clothing, linens and other items.”
Hope one of these ideas help you to turn your small space into something special!
Sincerely,
Kurtz & Co.
via 11 Things You Didn’t Think You Could Fit Into a Small Bedroom.
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