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Decorating a Small Bedroom

EU Love! Space Saving Loft Bed Collection

Taramolla, a space saving loft bed collection, is a great idea for families with small children and little space. The Taramolla collection is a collection of one and two bed series for children.

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Elevating Murphy Bed Hides in the Ceiling

Does the picture got you intrigued? Yes, I thought it might… similar to Bedup, this electric Murphy bed raises up and down from the ceiling. This awesome elevating bed that is sure to drop jaws is brought to you by Flying Beds and we can consider it today’s version of the hide-a-bed.

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Concealed Hide Away Bed

If you haven’t come across this cool bed yet, then might be excited to see it now. The Concealed Hide Away Bed is brought to you by the London-based Concealed Bed Company.

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The Pros and Cons of Bunk Beds

If you have more than one child, or if your child’s friends come over for sleepovers frequently, then a bunk bed is the ideal solution for you. Having one bed mounted on top of another, bunk beds can provide you with two beds within the space of one

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How to Make a Bed in a Wall

I was just roaming the net today and was reminded of a cubby bed I’d once seen visiting a camp with a friend. The bed was literally inside a wall. Having remembered that, I thought it would be a cool idea to offer some woodworking plans on those for anyone who’s interested.

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Cool Concepts: The Ceiling Hanging Bed

The Bedup is a true space-saver, planned by a trio of designers – Gad Benarroch, Wolfgang Gerlach and Grison Alexandre – for genuine small-space living. This full-sized bed offers the occupants an excellent night’s sleep and, during the daytime when space is at a premium, it can be raised in its entirety to be aligned horizontally at ceiling level.

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How to Build a Cheap Queen Platform Bed

You can learn how to build a queen-sized platform bed for about $30 dollars or less using lumber. It takes about an hour to assemble. The bed is created with a minimalist less-is-more approach. Don’t forget, no box spring is required for platform beds which is also what makes them cost-effective.

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Alternatives: Small Bedroom Dressers

Like Chests of Drawers the best way to save space with a dresser is by searching for one with legs on it. This will give the illusion that you have more space in your room than you actually do.

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Alternatives: Small Chest of Drawers

Small Chest of drawers are the option you’ll want to take if you like the idea of having something like a dresser but something that isn’t quite as big. If you’re unsure of the difference, generally a dresser is nearly twice as wide as a chest of drawers and is substantially lower. It is often also either accompanied by a mirror or a hutch.

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Alternatives: Small Nightstand Tables

Using a Small Nightstand Table is another combination method that will replace a dresser and save you a good portion of floor space. Like all other alternatives, simply rely heavily on your closet to take care of larger clothing and then use a nightstand to store lighter clothing articles, such as undergarments.

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Alternatives: Wood Lingerie Chests

Lingerie chests are ideal replacement for a dresser because they are much smaller. Not only are they tall but they are also lean which means they take up substantially less floor space. Like a dresser, you’d simply use a lingerie chest to store your undergarments while your closet works in favor of storing your larger clothing.

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Alternatives: Plastic Storage Carts

Using Plastic Storage Carts is another combination method when you want to get rid of an over-sized dresser and use the space for other purposes. Like the other methods, you would combine the use of a storage cart with the use of a closet.

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Alternatives: Underbed Plastic Storage Boxes

The Underbed Plastic Storage Boxes are no exception to the rule. They offer you another combination method at an affordable price. Like with closet systems and storage beds, they offer you another way to save space by eliminating the dresser in a small bedroom.

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Alternatives: Beds with Storage Drawers

If you have a small bedroom, the goal of saving space is your number one priority. In many cases this may mean using multi-purpose furniture, or in like this case, you may simply want to eliminate a piece of furniture.

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Small Homes: Cat’s Gorgeous Work-Sleep Space

When you’re given 63 square feet to turn into a bedroom and a workspace, there’s a fine line between cozy and cramped – especially when your wallet is wearing thin. Given that I could not sacrifice desk space for floor space, my approach was simple: neutral colors, maximum light, and efficient…

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DIY: Building a Hanging Bed

Building a hanging bed… probably not an idea that comes to mind often. But luckily they do exist and make a great conversation piece. However, the true question is whether…

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Beds for Small Spaces or Small Rooms

My son is 10 and very tall , he needs a new bed with very small room . what do you suggest ? i have looked at murphy beds, but they are very costly. Hi Cheryl, Thanks for writing! I apologize for the slow reply. I got swamped with some reviews I had to do. I have a few answers which might work for you…

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Small Homes: Cerella’s Warm and Cozy Oasis

When I moved into my new space, I was bemoaning to a friend how small my bedroom felt… to which they replied, “Well, itâs no wonder — youâve got like an entire apartment squeezed into this one room!” A few weeks and some rearranging later, I found myself extremely satisfied with…

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Small Homes: Matthew’s Relaxed Island Theme

I think my bedroom is the perfect mix of masculinity with a relaxed island theme. Though having numerous personal relics, from the early twentieth century trolley car fare-box I restored to the slate fossil of a fern leaf I found with my grandfather as as a child, my room is full of memories…

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Alternatives: Bar Stool Side Table

For an uncomplicated look, a bar stool is an effective alternative as a side table. You may be aware of this idea or have seen it before, but regardless, it bears mentioning or repeating. If you want a simple yet effective side table that will provide you with a clean look and feel, consider using a bar stool like in the photo above. You’ll also notice a book has been placed on top of the bar stool.

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Creative Headboard Ideas: Making a Creative Headboard

Creative Headboard Ideas links you up with step by step instructions on how to make picket fence headboards, old tin headboards, canopy headboards, wall mounted headboards, hanging pillow headboards, arbor headboards and more.

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Small Homes: Linda’s Hannah Montana Bedroom Theme

I think this small bedroom is the best, because it is so in style with Hannah Montana bedspread and accessories. My granddaughter who lives with us enjoys the bedroom every day. She is a Hannah Montana fan. This was her very first bedroom, too.

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Small Homes: Ina’s Equestrian Bedroom

I think my small bedroom is the best because my room represents who I am. It is filled with ribbons I won in horse shows and many good memories! I also think my small bedroom is the best because I can walk in my room and feel like I am at the barn but without the smell and work…

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Small Homes: Melissa’s Passionate Paradise

Every time that I enter my small room I am very proud of the ways in which I have organized it. My small bedroom is the best, first of all, because it is romantically pleasing to the eyes and inviting to the soul.

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Small Homes: Gabriella’s Feng Shui Bagua

I think my small bedroom is the best because it is the perfect place for dreaming whether I am awake or asleep. It is decorated with all the things that make me happy, and to be quite honest, it is where I keep most of my possessions that I use on a daily or nightly basis.

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Small Homes: Maureen’s Bed and Breakfast-Styled Suite

We painted all four walls a pale grey and put down silver/grey carpet. The room was lacking something, and just looked like a small grey box. I added wallpaper with a white background and grey, black and white stripes to one solid wall in the room.

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Small Homes: Tammy’s Romantic Retreat

This was a fairly newer home and after a couple of years I got tired of the white walls. The furniture was left over from the post college collection and I wanted to be proud of where my guests would stay when they come visit.

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Small Homes: Charmaine’s Asian-French Fusion

My small bedroom is a winner because of its uncluttered look, and unique fusion of French and Asian themes. My walls were antiqued by me in a soft buttery toffee color with white glaze, making the occupant feel they are in the bedroom of chateau.

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Small Homes: Denise’s Peruvian Reminiscent Bedroom

This bedroom, in Boulder, Colorado, was once intended as an enclosed porch so two of the walls are actually large windows. I took advantage of the natural light by hanging gauze curtains which provided a warm, dreamy atmosphere.

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Small Homes: Tucky’s Clever Closet Bedroom

I had an EXTREMELY small bedroom I used to live in. My old bedroom was a closet. Me and my two other roommates moved into a two bedroom apartment with a storage closet which I ended up with for a bedroom. I moved out of my small bedroom just over a month ago.

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Small Homes: Cheylyne’s Enchanting Sanctuary

I feel my bedroom has itâs own personal charm. It may be small, but my room reflects my personality and itâs one of the only places I can think of as my own sanctuary. I color coordinated the room around whiteâwhite being a color that represents purity. It seemed to fit with my sanctuary idea.

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Small Homes: Debra’s Small Bedroom

My bedroom is very small and that helps it go along with our very small house (600 sq. feet total). The room is small but has a cozy feel to it and everything has to be arranged just right for it to fit properly. I have tried my best to do that.

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Small Homes: Bobbi’s Cozy Color-Coordinated Refuge

Our whole cabin is very smallâunder 500 ft. We love living in the mountains and our little home suits us. We like the cozy feeling of a small bedroom. We have the bed at an angle to be able to see the view and since we have two dogs it gives them room on either side of the bed.

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Small Homes: Jeff’s Furniture-Savvy Getaway

I think my small bedroom is the best because this is what all my friends and family always tell me (and I have to admit, I tend to agree!). Itâs tough still living at home, so I needed a bedroom that I could escape to for long periods of time which means it had to be equipped with everything.

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Small Homes: Diego’s Artistically-Inclined Bedroom

The walls of my bedroom are decorated with my artwork and with outside images I have collected in the past. Every time I feel confined I glance at the hung works and the company, pleasure, inspiration, and grandeur that they bring aggrandize and dominate over the smallness of the room.

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Small Homes: Cathy’s Cheerfully Sunny Bedroom

My room is the best because it packs a lot of punch for such a small space. It is my bedroom, office, entertainment centre, ‘crafts’ room and coffee/snack bar. What I love most about my room is the colour.

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Small Space Questions: The Best Paint Colors for Small Rooms

I will be purchasing a small (600 square metres) one bedroom condo unit. I would like to know what wall color would make my space look bigger. I love optimistic, warm colours. Or is cool better?

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Small Space Questions: Small Narrow Twin Bed

I have a room that is only 78 inches wide. I would like to put two small beds in this room, but, I can only find twin beds that are 39 inches wide. Are there any beds less then 39 inches wide and where can I order them?

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How to Make a Lighted Bed Canopy

Have you ever wanted to learn how to make a beautiful bed canopy? well nowâs youâre chance. Below youâll find directions on how to make a lighted bed canopy. Directions are courtesy of Autumn, a contestant who entered in the Best Small Bedroom Contest. To be exact, sheâs contestant number eleven. You can even see photos of the gorgeous canopy before you start building it yourself. Keep in mind that although she built this to work with her bedroom nook, it will work for any area.

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Tip List: Dressers for Small Bedrooms

You just have to figure out what method suits you best. There are numerous options available to help you out. You have the choice of selecting the conventional method, dressers, or going for something a bit less conventional. I’ve listed the options available to you in the order of what will likely save you the most space to what will likely save you the least amount of space…

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How to Decorate a Small Bedroom: Including Furniture for Dorm Rooms, Studio Apartments and Guest Rooms

Not sure how to decorate a small bedroom? Thatâs understandable. It can be a difficult thing trying to figure out how to arrange furniture, how to save space, what space saving items to get and so forth. So weâre going to discuss different ways you can simplify the process and make it as easy as possible.

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