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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
About the Author
S.A. Smith is a freelance writer, editor, and
contributor to the Loft Beds Bunk Beds resource site, and can be
reached at
http://www.loft-beds-bunk-beds.com
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