Have you considered these space-saving bed designs to maximize
your interior decorating space?
Vertical and functional space planning are two of the most
overlooked areas in most households interior design layout. In
this article we'll discuss how to double the functional space in
the bedrooms of your house.
Think Vertical Effective space planning and interior design
requires that you plan in three dimensions - so start thinking
about the space above your head and higher up on the walls.
There are great functional bedding and storage solutions you can
use to easily double your floor space in a bedroom and its
functional storage space.
Futons for the guest rooms Why waste the functionality and floor
space of a designated guest room when it can normally operate as
your den or library? When guests are expected, simply fold down
the futon and make it into your guest bedroom.
Loft beds for older children Loft beds are excellent functional
solutions for older children that also want to use their bedroom
as a social hangout or study room. A loft bed allows you to
place a sofa or study desk underneath the bed. This also creates
a great atmosphere under the bed that is private and quiet.
Bunk beds for the youngsters When there is more than one child
in a bedroom bunk beds are a logical solution for using more of
the vertical space available in a room, and also creates more
space on the floor for playtime.
Murphy beds for studios and 1 bedroom apartments Murphy beds are
a great bed design to incorporate when space is on limited
supply. Installing a Murphy bed will instantly open up the room
floor space. In small apartments, installing a Murphy bed can
have the effect of feeling like you've just added another entire
room! Murphy beds are also a great option for adding to dens or
studies to create a guest room.
High platform beds for more storage Platform beds are becoming
very common now as bed designers switch from using bulky box
springs to sleeker and more durable platform supports for bed
designs. The old space of a box spring easily creates another
vertical foot of potential storage space under your bed. For a
regular king size bed, this will create an additional 42 square
feet of storage space under the bed.
Air beds for emergency guest rooms If your spare rooms in the
house are dedicated to other functions that you really don't
want to give up, then consider getting an airbed to use when
having house guests stay over. Air beds are portable, inflate
quickly, and have good support and functionality. You can also
get air beds that quick inflate themselves from a small duffel
bag.
Trundle beds Trundle beds are great to have in kids rooms to
pull out for sleepovers and can operate as a second temporary
bed if the need arises. When not in use it simply slides back
under the bed. If you have a trundle bed then you can free up
more space in your storage room by getting rid of any fold out
cots or beds.
Day beds Day beds are a functional bedding alternative that also
creates a sitting area during the day. Great for apartments,
girls rooms, or dens and guest rooms.
Captain's beds To maximize storage space in your child's room
consider a captain bed. With so many drawers under the higher
bed frame you can do away with separate dresser drawers to free
up more floor space.
If you start to think vertical in you interior space planning
you can be on your way to doubling your useable interior floor
space in your home. For more bed resources and design tips you
can visit http://www.loft-beds-bunk-beds.com/loft-beds.htm