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Take a look at all the different bedroom furniture you can buy, and it’s clear that people have different tastes. For example, some people love the spiritual feel of the boho style, while others love a bit of glam.
What everyone has in common is the need for storage and space. Sure, a bedroom styled how you like it is excellent, but what good is it if you don’t have anywhere for your shoes and a dedicated place for all your bits and bats?
If you need more space and storage, it’s time to rethink bedroom design. Here are our top ideas to help you accommodate more needs:
TV bed
We need to talk about your TV if you have one in your bedroom. TVs take up a lot of space, whether plopped on a desk or a stand.
A simple solution is to wall-mount your TV, but this requires drilling into your wall and hiding all the electrical cables that come with it.
A better solution is a TV bed with a TV frame built into the foot of the bed. The TV rises from the frame at the press of a button.
TV Beds are available in double, king-size, and super king-size, in multiple styles, and they are rated to accommodate a max TV size such as 32” and 40”. Unfortunately, you can’t get a single TV bed because single beds aren’t wide enough.
Ottoman bed
If you need more storage, get an ottoman bed.
Ottoman beds have gas-lift hydraulics that lifts the bed and mattress base to reveal storage space underneath. They provide significantly more storage space than drawers, and the storage is underneath.
If you love the idea of a TV bed, you can even get ottoman TV beds, enabling you to free up storage space and hide your TV when not in use.
Internal doors
It’s easy to overlook the difference that a door can make to a room, but the right choice here can really take your bedroom to the next level. A lick of paint may work for some, but if you’ve got a plain and battered old door, no amount of paint is going to win you an interior design award.
For those with darker rooms, consider fitting a door with glazing built in. This will allow more light into your room without sacrificing too much privacy.
There’s a whole raft of internal doors to choose from online, ranging from timeless styles to contemporary designs that compliment your aesthetic. There’s really no need to put up with the tired-looking door that you already have hanging, so get it replaced!
Chest of drawers
Every bedroom needs a chest of drawers, and the great thing about them is you can get them in so many different sizes to accommodate any space.
Unfortunately, most people buy a chest of drawers without thinking about its size, which can cause space problems in the future.
Chests let you sacrifice width, depth, and height for another property, and you should use all three dimensions to maximise space in your bedroom.
For example, your existing chest might be 90cm wide with three drawers – you could free up floor space with a 70cm wide chest with four drawers.
You can even use a chest of drawers as a computer desk, so long as you can fit the monitor and keyboard on top. If not, consider a computer desk with drawers.
Fitted wardrobes
Although they can get expensive, fitted wardrobes maximise bedroom space by using the room’s shape as efficiently as possible.
Standard wardrobes might fit a treat, but unless you strike lucky, you won’t find a perfect store-bought wardrobe for your bedroom.
Another significant benefit to fitted wardrobes is they can accommodate specific needs, like shoe collections, tall clothing, and suits. Your fitted wardrobes will be bespoke, making your bedroom easier to live with.
Double-duty furniture
Double-duty furniture serves two roles, like toy boxes that double up as benches and stools that double up as stands.
The beauty of double-duty furniture is it uses space intelligently, helping to declutter rooms and make small spaces appear more prominent.
Here are some double-duty furniture ideas:
- Cupboards that double as a bench
- Toy boxes/trunks that double as a bench
- Tables that double as chairs
- Dressers as bedside tables
- Trunks as tables
- Stools as stands
- Dressing table mirror with storage
- Floating drawers that double as shelves
We particularly like the toy box and floating drawer ideas.
Use the back of your door
The back of your bedroom door is a brilliant place to store stuff. You can get an over-door storage rack for your cosmetics, over-door hooks for your coats and dressing gown, or over-door shoe storage with pockets for all your shoes.
Using the back of your door for things like clothes, shoes, and cosmetics is a great way to free up space in your bedroom without spending a lot of money.
Have more ideas?
Bedroom design is a very personal choice, but neat ideas are worth sharing! Share your tips in the comments section below.