How should I layout my furniture in this huge bedroom?
Our bedroom furniture is kind of still sitting where the movers dropped it when we first moved in. It’s not terrible, but I feel like it’s not optimal, either. Part of the issue is the room is much bigger than any bedroom we’ve had before, and I’m not sure what to do with the space. Here’s the footprint:
Currently, our bed is centered between the windows, with a large nightstand on either side. We have a loveseat settee at the foot of the bed, and a TV on a small stand by the wall so we can watch from bed — something we do rarely, but do enjoy.
We also have a twin sized daybed on the short wall on the left side of the floorplan above. We stuck it there when we moved in, because there’s plenty of space and we didn’t need it anywhere else, and now my kids like lounging on it when we read together. I don’t love it, but I‘m not sure what else to do with the space.
I think maybe I need to move my bed and rearrange everything? I’d be so grateful for any and all ideas!
a few notes:
-we have a large wall of builtins on the right wall, so no furniture can go there, and nothing can hang on that wall (its all doors).
-speaking of builtins, between those and two huge attached walk-in closet/studies, we don’t need any storage furniture.
-we DO want seating/lounging space for our three kids. We read a lot together in here, and also have family discussions. The daybed has been great for this, but I don’t love the vibe it gives the space — a bit like a family room in a European hostel 😆
-Nobody ever uses the settee — I think because it’s at the foot of the bed where my husband and I hang out, so we can’t see each others faces if they sit there. I have a great spot for it in another room, so I think I’ll probably move it.
-we have a queen bed, which we like.
-if we can find a spot that doesn’t feel totally awkward, my husband would love to put our folding treadmill in here.
I’d be so grateful for any ideas for better use of the space! Thank you!
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3 years agoNeither layout is perfect. If you select one the exact size of the headboard and nightstands is critical because there is only so much space. Because there is likely only 3 ft. max next to the window wall any dresser for that wall will need to be fairly narrow but a TV, if desired will fit above.
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For this layout, the width of the bed and nightstands may not be as critical, but depending on the space between the two windows you may find your nightstands halfway in front of the drapery panels and window.
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Comments (12)I like the way Trance shows your bed on the window wall w/o the heater. But I have a couple of options, and will also ask a couple of questions. 1. Do you use your chest as a 2nd end table? 2. What size are your speakers on either side of the TV? 3. Is the endtable speaker a really small one, which I think it to be? Ok, now for what I consider as worth a try anyway. 4. Turn your bed on the diagonal in the corner between the two windows. This will create a vacant corner where you can then hide some long term storage items that you do not access often. When I did my room that way, I put about 5 fixed-louver door-height shutter panels behind the headboard, and hung a couple of pictures on there. 5. Put the CHEST over there where Trance shows it, NW wall. 6. Put the end table on the opposite side of the bed, close to the SW window. 7. Hang a sconce or a shelf above the end table, then place that small speaker on the sconce (keeping the power cord etc as hidden as possible.) 8. Replace that closet door with a pair of bifold shutter doors available at Lowes/HomeDepot, made by JennWeld I think, cost about $80 and they come painted white or unfinished. We used those, without the tracks, and just hinged them to the door frame like a regular door. You might can LEAVE the TV where is presently is, but experiment with moving one of the speakers over to the tub wall. Is that media stand really necessary? And do you expect to change out your TV for a flat panel any time in the (near) future? Of all the space saving ideas, that will help the most. And if those are big honking speakers that are floor models, can you perhaps turn them on their sides and put them on the wall above the TV and the closet door? Considering that this will reduce the items on the floor, it will appear much more open. Just make sure your headroom is adequate if you are tall. What ceiling heights do you have in this apartment? Do you own the house, or just lease this apartment? If leasing, would there be a restriction on any architectural changes, like hanging shelves or changing the closet door? Here are the bifold doors in my house:we used two pair though for a wider closet. And here is the corner bed arrangement. We had just moved in and I forgot the shutters were not up behind this bed. I used the same placement behind another bed, but those pics are not on my computer. So sorry. It looked beautiful, and the shutters hid all the rods/reels/lifejackets/tackleboxes. This bedroom is 11.5 x 11.5 and not much different in size from yours. AND, wall mounting your TV with a "floating" shelf beneath it would look something like this: our TV is 37" flat panel. The floating shelf holds the DVD player, the cable box....See MoreHELP arranging my bedroom! Should I put my bed in front of the window?
Comments (27)Hi everyone! Thank you so much again for your help and guidance. I thought I should pop in here for a quick update (I just hate when people post a question and never update their resolution!). It took almost 2 years but I'm finally at a good place with the bedroom decor. We ended up putting the bed up against the window because of symmetry and it also opened up a big space at the foot of the bed where we can play with our dog. We also ended up with a queen bed instead of a king. We don't mind the bed in front of the window at all. The bed has a wire headframe and barely blocks the light. We just need to hang some pictures or paintings and I think I can call the bedroom done! Thank you again for all of your wonderful suggestions and advice!...See MoreShould I stain my 1950s bedroom set?
Comments (16)I’m in the “clean it up but don’t try to sand and refinish it” camp. If there are any particularly problematic areas on the furniture, a good woodworker-craftsman-refinisher could do repairs or touch-ups. Seattle MCM’s suggestions of the new hardware and white linens are great, but I disagree with a sisal rug. They are too scratchy for a bedroom where you would be walking barefoot. Select a style of hardware that goes with the lamps and the furniture – nothing too modern. The red rug and the dresser cloths under the glass on the nightstands could be stored away, along with the old dresser hardware. Without seeing the rest of the room, it’s hard to know if the furniture could be arranged any other way, but it seems like the TV is too large for the size of the room. Let the furniture be the star. After all that is done, see if the room needs some color – perhaps a solid color linen accent panel at the foot of the bed and matching pillow covers. Love the retro accessories on the dresser!...See MoreBedroom Layout/ Furniture Arrangement Help Needed
Comments (5)I have a craft room that is separate, as well as sharing an office with my dad for college work. The desk in my room is more of just to have as a small workspace for anything I may want to do in my room…. If that makes sense...See MoreMazsola
3 years agoHere’s how it looks right now — very beige, not decorated, and VERY much not ready for company 😆
The floor cushion by the window is for the dog. We can totally get rid of that, since my husband always lets her in the bed, anyway. There are usually a bunch of pillows on the daybed, but the covers are in the wash today, so it looks even weirder than usual in that corner... 🙄
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3 years agolast modified: 3 years agoI'm thinking the best move you could make would be to upgrade to a king bed and upholster that wall as a "headboard." Here's one company that could provide what I think you need.
Then I would use a bench instead of the African inspired loveseat. Try to incorporate a family friendly grouping of 4 small swivel chairs around an upholstered storage hassock to store some games and other stuff that interests you and the kids.
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