Design ideas for dealing with a trickyshaped Bedroom
From working with a sloping ceiling to utilising height, unusual spaces force us to think outside the box and this can be particularly challenging when we need to fit in a bed, wardrobe and all our other bedroom luxuries. These useful design tips will help you deal with a tricky-shaped bedroom, and create a calm and restful space in which to sleep. LOSE THE BALANCE As tempting as it might be to aim for perfection and balance, sometimes it’s necessary to opt for an asymmetrical furniture arrangement. In tight spaces, you might have to give up that extra bedside table or lamp in order to have a good-sized bed. It’s sometimes better to do things with conviction than try to make the most normal thing work in a space that’s anything but. BREAK UP A LARGE ROOM While many of us dream of a huge bedroom, vast spaces can actually be really difficult to furnish. You’ll need to think about dividing the room into functions so you don’t feel as if you’re sleeping in a ballroom. Floating headboards are a great way to divide a space, and can be used to screen off a section behind the bed for wardrobes and a dressing area.
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TURN ONE ROOM INTO TWO AND PLEASE THE LITTLE ONES!
MAKE THINGS MULTIFUNCTIONAL
A high ceiling presents a brilliant opportunity to add a mezzanine, which is great for a little library or additional sleeping space. An area like this can bring a sense of fun to a room.
If a bed has to sit next to a window, make the most of the space and use the sill for storage. The ledge in this child’s bedroom is the perfect place to rest a bedtime drink or book.
Be warned you will need to plan ahead, and make sure you know how much space you’ll actually need – you don’t want to be bashing your head every time you wake up in the morning!
Use wall lights rather than table lamps for your bedside lighting, too. Anglepoise-style lamps are a good choice, as they can be swung around to light different areas.