If you're dealing with a common small-apartment problem — a bedroom scarcely large enough for a bed, much less anything else — look no further than this list of clever space-saving solutions. These are some of the best ideas we've seen for tucking away all the stuff that tends to accumulate in a bedroom, and ensuring that your sleeping space will be calm and restful.
If you're dealing with a common small-apartment problem - a bedroom scarcely large enough for a bed, much less anything else - look no further than this list of clever space-saving solutions. These are some of the best ideas we've seen for tucking away all the stuff that tends to accumulate in a bedroom, and ensuring that your sleeping space will be calm and restful.
Mirrors: Mirrors are one of the best ways to make any room appear larger. In the pretty bedroom above, a large wall mirror adds light and the illusion of more space in a narrow bedroom.
Mounted Nightstand: A nightstand that mounts on the wall is perfect for a small bedroom. The open space underneath the nightstand visually enlarges the space, and you can also stash things like shoes and books underneath. Mounting a lamp on the wall frees up space on top of the nightstand.
Wall Shelves: No room for a nightstand beside the bed? Hang shelves on the wall instead. In the room above, wall shelves provide a catch-all for books and other sundries in a super-narrow sleeping space.
High Shelves: For even more storage, consider hanging shelves up high that run the length of the room. You won't loose any floor real estate at all, and you'll gain a lot of storage space.
A Window Sill: A deep window sill can do nightstand duty in a narrow room.
Mounted Mini Shelf: Here's an idea for a nightstand that takes up even less space — a simple shelf beside the bed. This one above is a simple crate turned on its side; mounting it on the wall leaves room underneath where you could put...more plants, if you want.
Sconces: Overhead lighting is typically harsh and unattractive so adding task and ambient lighting to any room is a good idea. Wall sconces in a small bedroom don't take up the valuable floor space a floor lamp would.
A Shelf-Desk: A deep wall-mounted shelf can double as a desk, if you're okay with perching on the bed while working.
Double Duty Nightstand: Kill two birds with one stone and make a nightstand do double duty as a desk.
Shelf Above the Bed: Why not re-claim the unused space above your headboard? Here, a shelf mounted above the bed adds extra storage, and lights underneath free up nightstand real estate. A word to the wise, though: if you're a fan of reading in bed, make sure that the shelf is mounted above the height of your head when you're sitting up.
Wall-Mounted Cabinets: These homeowners did one better and added cabinets above the bed. I especially like the idea of the IKEA Trones as nightstand - shoe storage and bedside catchall all in one.
Wardrobes: If your apartment is lacking in closet space, wardrobes flanking the bed can go a long way towards making up for it. They also provide a nice, built-in look.
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Mirrors: Mirrors are one of the best ways to make any room appear larger. In the pretty bedroom above, a large wall mirror adds light and the illusion of more space in a narrow bedroom.
Mounted Nightstand: A nightstand that mounts on the wall is perfect for a small bedroom. The open space underneath the nightstand visually enlarges the space, and you can also stash things like shoes and books underneath. Mounting a lamp on the wall frees up space on top of the nightstand.
Wall Shelves: No room for a nightstand beside the bed? Hang shelves on the wall instead. In the room above, wall shelves provide a catch-all for books and other sundries in a super-narrow sleeping space.
High Shelves: For even more storage, consider hanging shelves up high that run the length of the room. You won't loose any floor real estate at all, and you'll gain a lot of storage space.
A Window Sill: A deep window sill can do nightstand duty in a narrow room.
Mounted Mini Shelf: Here's an idea for a nightstand that takes up even less space — a simple shelf beside the bed. This one above is a simple crate turned on its side; mounting it on the wall leaves room underneath where you could put...more plants, if you want.
Sconces: Overhead lighting is typically harsh and unattractive so adding task and ambient lighting to any room is a good idea. Wall sconces in a small bedroom don't take up the valuable floor space a floor lamp would.
A Shelf-Desk: A deep wall-mounted shelf can double as a desk, if you're okay with perching on the bed while working.
Double Duty Nightstand: Kill two birds with one stone and make a nightstand do double duty as a desk.
Shelf Above the Bed: Why not re-claim the unused space above your headboard? Here, a shelf mounted above the bed adds extra storage, and lights underneath free up nightstand real estate. A word to the wise, though: if you're a fan of reading in bed, make sure that the shelf is mounted above the height of your head when you're sitting up.
Wall-Mounted Cabinets: These homeowners did one better and added cabinets above the bed. I especially like the idea of the IKEA Trones as nightstand - shoe storage and bedside catchall all in one.
Wardrobes: If your apartment is lacking in closet space, wardrobes flanking the bed can go a long way towards making up for it. They also provide a nice, built-in look.
Read more...