Bedroom storage
Open up a bedroom to the loft above and add a mezzanine. This works where a loft conversion is not practical. The original bedroom gets a feeling of space with the added ceiling height, and a bedroom or study or play area can be created Of course, the loft is lost, but you don’t have to remove the whole of the ceiling. You can then retain part of the loft
If you have room to pull the bed forward from the wall you may be able to use the wall for storage, or as in this pic, have storage built into the curved headboard with integral bedside tables and reading lights. Closer to the view out of the window.
Long narrow room Storage behind the bed . If there’s space, the shelving can be a room divider, providing a dressing area behind the unit, as in this pic. Not taking the shelving up to the ceiling allows for airy flow - you can just see beyond the unit to the back wall.
If you have very high cupboards a rail can be fitted across for a ladder to hook over at any point.
Sliding barn-style door with bookcase on one side and clothes storage the other side
Skateboard shelving.
The bed lifts up to reveal storage in the lower section.
There’s a bed behind the wall in this multifunctional room.
Maximise bedroom storage around the bed and right up to the ceailing. Flat panel handle free cupboards look less bulky. Bedside units and lights are included.
The middle section is the old fireplace, so a more shallow storage area fitted here is flush with the deeper alcove wardrobes either side, and the stool fits under into a space, so it doesn’t stick out and allows knee space to get close to the mirror.
Add a fold away drop down dressing table with mirrored doors enclosing a small cupboard.
The alcove for the bed was borrowed from a bigger bedroom next door by moving part of the wall. The bed is raised so there’s storage or a trundle guest bed underneath.
Walk in wardrobe created in the bedroom.
Build a wall or screen behind the bed - doesn’t have to go right to ceiling - to create a walk in wardrobe
If space allows, consider moving the bed more into the room to allow the space behind the headboard to be used for wardrobes, a dressing area, an en suite, or a desk.
If the bedroom isn’t large enough for an imposing wardrobe consider wall cupboards, an exposed hanging rail for tomorrow’s clothes, and drawers below. The gap between the cupboards and drawers gives the room a feeling of space. But might mean dresses and coats have nowhere to hang.
If you want open shelving but the walls aren’t suitable think about building a unit with shelving or, as in pic, niches. Especially if you need to cover something like the boiler.
Ugly fitted units can be transformed with paint and new handles
Old stand alone items are often cheap but really well made. They can be painted or sanded or otherwise up cycled and can really add character to a room, especially in a period property. Probably won’t get as much storage as built in units, but it’s a completely different look.
Bespoke storage doesn’t waste space. Small top cupboards reach the ceiling. Same colour as walls blends in. No handles for a barely there look.
Whenever shelves are placed in an alcove they look so much better built in. Here the shelving is in a contrasting colour
Storage framing a window, including open shelving, a window seat and a wardrobe. From the bed you don’t see the open shelving.
The floating book shelf with recessed lights underneath is close to the ceiling so it blends in - you don’t notice it projecting into the room.
In a largish room you can pull the bed forward and put wardrobe storage behind to create a walk-in wardrobe
Pull out drawers are great under the bed but will gather dust if not covered If you have room at the end of the bed an ottoman provides a seat for dressing as well as storage inside for bedding. No room for a bedside table? Have a shallow picture ledge instaed, and wall lights. Wall hung bedside furniture will make the room seem more spacious.
Standard wardrobes are 60cm deep Shallow wardrobes are 45cm deep Sliding doors take up less space Go up to the ceiling with the wardrobe
The cornice extends across the top of the mdf wardrobe doors (which are spray painted ). The cornice provides the built in integrated look.
Mirrored doors reflect the light and make a room feel bigger Sliding doors save space
Storage around the world for - built in
Mirrored doors help a narrow room feel spacious
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