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Help with toddler bedroom

grandplanevents

5 years ago

I want to change my son’s room from nursery to a toddler room. His crib/toddler bed converts to a full size bed and I am not sure where to put the bed. The room is 10’ wide by 13’ long. Any suggestions for the bed and dresser layout would be greatly appreciated!

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nini804

5 years ago

I would totally put it under the window. I also think I would remove the blinds bc those cords terrify me with small children. Clean-lined white wooden shutters or even roller shades would be safer (I’d do a fabric treatment as well if you do shades to soften the look.)

I am assuming the dresser is too wide for the space between the doors? Can it fit IN the closet? Can his closet be re-configured to provide all clothing storage, and you can use the dresser elsewhere in your home? You could install shelves on the wall to display items without taking up valuable floor space. There should still be room for the chair which is nice for story time.Cute rug!

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miss lindsey (She/Her)
5 years ago
The layout you have looks fine to me.

Or are you planning to turn the bed into a double now? If so, I think your only option is to take out the chair, push the bed all the way into the corner on the same wall where it is now, and put the dresser next to the bed.
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Bri Bosh
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I would get rid of the small rocking chair in the corner and the wagon full of stuffed animals, as well as the ottoman for the glider. Toddler bed can go where crib is now, just rotate it so headboard is against the wall.
Elizabeth B
5 years ago
Attach the dresser to the wall....
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Patricia Colwell Consulting
5 years ago
I would keep the rocking chair and get rid of the adult sized one now that he is older story time can be done with him in bed. I would place the bed under the window against the wall since he will be the only one in the bed yo don’t need access from both sides. Do a different window covering with no cords, get some better storage for toys I actually find in the closet works for toys since there is no need for big amounts of hanging space right now.
grandplanevents
Original Author
5 years ago
Thank you all for your help! It sounds like everyone is suggested the bed go under the window parallel to the window right? Not perpendicular to the window?
miss lindsey (She/Her)
5 years ago
I think most people believe the head of the bed should be on the same wall as the window.

I believe the head of the bed should be on the wall perpendicular to the window.

That's because with the head of the bed on the window wall and the dresser on the other wall, your little guy will have a long narrow 3'6" walkway in which to play. Not so fun for him and not so fun for you if you need to get to the dresser or bed while he's playing (I know this from experience with my kids).

By putting the length of the bed back against the window wall and the dresser next to the bed, you leave a nice big open square in the middle of the room for him to play. You also condense all his clothes on one side of the room. Easier for you to put away laundry and for him to get dressed all by himself.
grandplanevents
Original Author
5 years ago
Which direction should the bed go? Bed or bed 2?
miss lindsey (She/Her)
5 years ago
last modified: 5 years ago
I say bed

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