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8 Designer-Approved Bedroom Layouts That Never Fail

Design: Pure Salt Interiors 

Your bedroom called, and it's looking for some love. While we tend to obsessively arrange (and re-arrange, and re-re-arrange) the rest of our house, bedrooms often get left out, maybe because they're more private, and less likely to be viewed by judgy houseguests, or maybe because the primary activity that takes place in them is (you guessed it) sleep.

But whatever the case, it's a well-known fact that re-arranging your bedroom can help improve your mood and even your sleep cycles—so there's no reason to avoid optimizing this space the way you would any other in your home. Dealing with a wonkily-shaped layout or a tiny footprint? Nothing to lose shut-eye over. We asked two of our favorite designers—Aly Morford and Leigh Lincoln of Pure Salt Interiors, a studio that has become synonymous with a brand of approachable yet elegant California-chic design—to weigh in on the bedroom layouts they return to again and again. .. both for giant bedrooms and itty-bitty guest rooms alike.

So start arranging—you'll likely find that it makes both your waking and sleeping hours much more enjoyable to be able to end and start your days in a bedroom you love. Read on for our favorite layouts and tips to try.

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Rendering by Pure Salt Interiors

The Layout: "Given the room's large floor plan and vaulted ceiling, we wanted to play with scale and source pieces that would allow the layout to be fully utilized, while still feeling clutter-free," says Leigh Lincoln of Pure Salt Interiors. "The fireplace & built-ins were a natural focal point of the room, so you'll notice that everything is directed toward them! We love this layout because it's a perfect example of how the scale of every piece from the furniture to the lighting are instrumental in creating a functional layout."

The Bed: A king-sized bed with a four-post style frame draws the eye upward to show off (and make use of the space afforded by) the vaulted ceiling.

The Extras: This space (and the existing architectural details of the built-ins and fireplace) made it a natural fit for a small conversation area in front of the bed. A small round rug anchors and "defines" that space, without making it feel cumbersome or obstructing the flow of the rest of the room.

Design: Pure Salt Interiors

02 of 08

Rendering by Pure Salt Interiors

The Layout: Designing for a room surrounded with doors on three sides can be tricky—but the end result is so worth it. "While we didn't have a large floor plan to work with here, the views outside this primary bedroom were grand," recalls Aly Morford. "Given the small footprint, we also decided to use pendant lighting to maximize the functional space in the room. The end result is an airy and open oasis!"

The Bed: Keeping the bedframe simple (while still evoking the natural elements outside with a hint of warm-toned wood) allows the focus to stay on the view. (No sightline-obscuring footboard here.)

The Extras: With a view like this, any chance to admire it is a plus. "The existing placement of doorways and windows didn't allow for the bed to face out to the ocean, so we added in a small seating area & custom floating mirror opposite the bed that took advantage of the view and created the illusion of a bigger space." Now the homeowners get a magnified ocean view no matter which way they look.

 Design: Pure Salt Interiors

03 of 08

Rendering by Pure Salt Interiors

The Layout: Built for the most memorable sleepovers, this two-beds-in-one arrangement accommodates growing kids just as well as it does guests. "This is the client's vacation home, so every room had to be designed with extra guests in mind," says Morford. "This kids' bedroom was no exception—the floorplan was small, so we decided to bring in a bunk bed to maximize sleeping space. We kept the furnishings in the room super minimal to not make it visually cluttered, but included these adorable cane nightstands for a little bit of added storage outside the closet. In our opinions, less is almost always more!"

The Bed: This clever bed does double-duty, serving as extra sleeping space for guests (and guests' kids), but also growing with the family—a child can start out on the top bunk, then move down to the full-size bed as he or she grows.

The Extras: Cane nightstands bring in a little beach-chic element, while palm print wallpaper feels fun enough for kids but graphic enough for adults. A durable woven rug underfoot helps warm up the space without becoming a trap for tracked-in sand.

 Design: Pure Salt Interiors

04 of 08

Rendering by Pure Salt Interiors

The Layout: Making a primary suite feel, well, regal when it's lacking in square footage isn't always easy, but again, the Pure Salt designers emphasize that less is more. "This primary bedroom layout was a fun challenge because we were working in an especially small footprint (the apartment unit is in a highly developed part of Los Angeles)," explains Lincoln. "To keep it feeling open, we kept furnishings to a minimum and really leaned into the styling to let the room shine."

The Bed: This bed strikes a balance between luxe and space-conscious, with an upholstered headboard that lends softness without taking up too much space (thanks to its largely vertical footprint). A crisp white shade of upholstery helps it avoid feeling overbearing in the space.

The Extras: "When working in a small layout, we often utilize pendant lighting to not take up precious floor space," notes Lincoln—and in this room, it really adds a grown-up touch.

 Design: Pure Salt Interiors

05 of 08

Pure Salt Interiors

The Layout: "In this bedroom, we had a good size layout to work with, and a very open flow between the balcony and primary bathroom spaces," recalls Morford. But these two adjoining spaces also required a spacious walkway that would make it easy to move between them. "We prioritized keeping the walkway out to the balcony open and unobstructed," she says, leaving a wide and generous space between the bed and the TV.

The Bed: "Given the size of the room, it was important to source pieces that would accentuate that and feel appropriately scaled," Morford says. A large bed was able to fit into the room without compromising the walkway space.

The Extras: In keeping with the scale, larger bedside tables were added—and an oversized plant makes clever design use of an irregular jut in the wall near the bathroom door.

Design: Pure Salt Interiors, Photo: Jessica Alexander

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 Pure Salt Interiors

The Layout: When a room has as much gorgeous historic character as this one, it's only right to show it off to its full advantage. "This project was a fun challenge," says Lincoln. "We wanted to be sure to showcase some of the focal design elements in the room like the fireplace mantel—We kept the layout classic in this room to ensure timeless functionality, but really leaned into textures and furnishing pieces that gave that slightly European flair. "

The Bed: Dressing the bed in a dreamy palette of whites echoes the architectural details throughout the space while letting them take center stage. A white upholstered headboard lends a luxe touch without drawing attention away from the character of the room.

The Extras: A "smart" mirror TV keeps the fireplace wall looking elegant and timeless when not in use.

 Design: Pure Salt Interiors, Photo: Jessica Alexander Design: Pure Salt Interiors, Photo: Jessica Alexander

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Pure Salt Interiors 

The Layout: An angled entry in the corner creates an unexpected flow through this bedroom, but luckily the square-footage was high enough that even multiple furniture pieces won't create a traffic jam.

The Bed: "Any bedroom with high ceilings deserves furniture and decor that celebrate it!" says Morford. "In this room, we brought in this gorgeous canopy bed and linen pendant lights on either side to draw your eye up and highlight the scale of the room. "

The Extras: A seating area lends an even more luxuriant vibe to the room. "Because there was extra space at the end of the bed, we added in the accent chairs to make this room even more of a relaxing sanctuary for the homeowners," Morford explains.

Design: Pure Salt Interiors, Photo: Vanessa Lentine

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 Pure Salt Interiors

The Layout: Proof positive that a small space can still hold major wow-factor. "This is probably one of our favorite kid's bedrooms that we've designed to date, as our clients wanted to do something super unique for their son to make his room feel special," says Lincoln. "Since we didn't have a large floor plan to work with, we decided to build up and add functionality to the walls!"

The Bed: A smaller bed was just right for this space, both because of its dimensions and its pint-sized inhabitant. But the details make a big impact: the pegboard system extends to behind the bed, keeping the cushioned headboard securely in place with sewn-on peg loops.

The Extras: Without a doubt, the pegboard system is the crown jewel of this cool bedroom. "With this fully custom pegboard wall feature, we were able to add extra wall storage, a built-in desk, and didn't have to cram a lot of furniture into a small space to make it functional," Lincoln explains. "The end result is an incredibly cool room that still feels open & airy!" 

 Design: Pure Salt Interiors, Photo: Jessica Alexander

7 of the Smartest Ways to Lay Out a Small Bedroom

11 Bedroom Layout Ideas to Make the Most of Your Space

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Published on 11/19/21

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Think there's just one way to properly lay out furniture in a bedroom? Well, think again. There are a number of setups from which you can choose when designing a sleep space—the arrangement best suited for you all depends on your room's square footage, your daily habits, and, yes, how much stuff you own. We've rounded up 11 layout ideas below that you'll most definitely want to keep into account, whether you're revamping your current setup or moving into a new home.

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where to put the bed? — INMYROOM

The bedroom is one of the rooms where we spend most of our time. Therefore, for interior planning it is necessary approach thoroughly - because you want the furniture to harmoniously fit into space, and the design of the bedroom matched the chosen style. Today we Let's talk about how to arrange furniture in bedroom to provide you with maximum comfort while sleeping and relaxing.

Where to put the bed

Of course, the bed is the main attribute of any bedroom and its location is of great importance. We bring to your attention the main points that should be guided during its installation.

#1. While on the bed, you should be able to see people entering the room - so place it accordingly;
#2. If you have a large double bed in your room, then make sure that you can approach it from both sides without obstacles;
#3. If the bed will be used by one owner, then you can install it against the wall, in the corner or between the door and the window;
No. 4. In the case when the bedroom is small, you can put a compact sofa bed;
No. 5. Another option for a small bedroom would be to arrange the furniture diagonally;
#6. Do not forget that the bed should attract the main attention, so there should not be any other interior items of similar dimensions.

Basic Arrangement Rules

Once you have determined the place for the bed, you can think about other attributes of the interior. Arrangement of furniture in the bedroom is carried out in several ways.

Symmetric

Excellent for square and rectangular rooms. Its essence is to arrange furniture and accessories strictly in accordance with the intended axis. This method is more suitable for people who love order in everything - pedants by nature. Yes, and the very absence "artistic disorder" is conducive to peace and sound sleep.

Asymmetric

Just right for small rooms non-standard form. To arrange furniture in the bedroom in a similar way, it is advisable to use the principle "swing", that is, to combine large and small-sized interior items. For example, a tall wardrobe will look harmoniously against the background of a low bed.

Placing in a circle

A universal method that perfect for any bedroom. Choose a point from which you will start, and arrange furniture around it.

Even if you follow exactly one of the above methods, a number of errors are still possible. For example, unrestrained distance between furniture - too narrow aisle or large distance between nightstand and bed.

To avoid this, it is worth consider the following:
1. Passage between furniture should not be less than half a meter to ensure the most comfortable movement around the room;
2. Furniture with drawers drawers or doors opening outward should have about meters of free space;
3. If in the bedroom there is a coffee table, then you do not need to put it from the sofa or chair on distance more than 40 cm. Otherwise, it will be difficult for you to reach it with your hand and take the right one. subject;
4. Do not set sleeping place opposite the mirror - both psychologists and esotericists, even Feng Shui fans not supporters of such placement;
5. avoid sharp corners in the bedroom as much as possible - at night or after sleep there is a high risk get injured by stumbling on such furniture;
6. Not required make the bedroom furniture - for healthy sleep and good rest in the room air must circulate without obstruction.

The most ideal option would be the layout of the room on paper or with a computer program. So you don't waste time and effort, you will be able to accurately calibrate all the necessary proportions and avoid possible problems in the future.

Feng Shui Tips

For those who practice Feng Shui in interior design of your home, we have prepared the following recommendations:
1. Bedroom - Wednesday dwelling of Yin energy. Therefore, there must be a general feeling in it. softness and appeasement;
2. Headboard not allowed install shelves, paintings, hang flowers;
3. so that the headboard stands close to the wall and does not “look” at the door. Over this the zone should not have any hanging elements and ceiling beams;
4. Opposite the side of the bed where the legs are located should not be directed towards the door;
5. Do not install bed in the center of the room;

6. If you have a double bed, then bed linen (mattress, blankets, bedspread) must be solid;
7. It is noteworthy that the shape of the headboard is also important: it is better for businessmen to have an oval headboard, for creative people - a wavy one;
8. Do not occupy the space under the bed with old things, bags and other rubbish. As a last resort, store bedding there;
9. Avoid sharp corners on bedside tables. It is desirable that they be at the level of the mattress;
10 . Eliminate mirrored ceilings and cabinets with mirrored doors;
11. Do not use the skins of dead animals as floor decoration, rather lay a soft carpet;
12. The corners of the room are best hidden behind furniture.

Layout of a small bedroom

Of course, not everyone can boast of a large area dwellings and even more so bedrooms. Therefore, it is necessary to look for the best options, to properly arrange furniture in a small room without compromising space and functionality. We'll tell you how arrange furniture in a small bedroom can be useful to you.

To visually enlarge small room, focus on the light range. Remember that light tones are able to expand the space, and dark ones - vice versa. And don't use more than three colors in the finish.

If the bedroom is designed for several people, then you can install bunk beds instead of standard beds - they will fit in almost any interior and will help save valuable square meters. It is also worth considering the option of folding furniture - there are beds that lean away from the wall. There are options for integral complexes consisting of a bedroom place, desktop, cabinet and drawers for storing linen. All this can be very compactly folded and even transformed into different zones: a working and a recreation area.

Tips

#1. Use a minimum of furniture for a small bedroom, which can be built-in;
#2. If available possibility, do not install a closet in the bedroom - it takes up too much places. Or consider installing a corner wardrobe;
#3. Despite the small size of the room, it is desirable to divide it into a sleeping and working area;
No. 4. Pick furniture, which has a niche for linen or drawers; · Instead of a bed you can put a small folding sofa or even a couch;
No. 5. Small in the bedroom, a bed near the window or opposite the door is not the best option;
#6. Minimum accessories and decor items, do not hang a low chandelier. Use additional light sources for an optical increase in space.
No. 7. If you don't believe into prejudices, then mirrors will help you. Just set them up eyes - thus, they are visually able to increase the area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe room.

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Small‌ ‌bedroom‌ - ‌how‌ ‌arrange‌ ‌furniture‌ to make it cozy?

An interesting task: there is a small bedroom - how to arrange furniture in it? Conditions: you must not clutter up the room, you need to place a bed, bedside tables or chest of drawers in the room, and, preferably, also a wardrobe. The task is complicated by the layout: the shape of the room (narrow or square), the location of doors and windows, the presence of niches. Is it possible to cope with all this without the help of a professional interior designer? Of course! If you know the main rules.

Today you will find the most complete guide to arranging furniture in a small bedroom: how to arrange the elements, how to visually expand the space and a lot of interesting little things. Read to the end! In 5 minutes you will learn everything that the same interior designers know about and actively use in practice.

Harmony in the bedroom starts with the right color of the walls

In a small bedroom, you can not use bright saturated colors or complex patterns. The best solution: moderate, pastel shades and a simple ornament.

The shade of the floor should contrast slightly with the color of the furniture and blend harmoniously with the wall decoration. For a small room, experts advise choosing parquet or laminate with a diagonal pattern - again, in order to visually expand the area.

The main ways of arranging furniture in the bedroom

In interior design, there are three basic schemes for arranging furniture:

  1. Symmetrical;
  2. Asymmetrical;
  3. Round.

We also need to choose one of these schemes in order to properly furnish the bedroom. You can arrange everything on your own. But you've probably already tried this. Otherwise, they would not be looking for a way to make it more beautiful. Therefore, now in detail about each of them, in order to choose the most suitable one in the future and test it in practice.

Symmetry

When you have a square‌ ‌bedroom‌ and the question arises how to ‌arrange‌ ‌ bedroom set, a symmetrical layout is ideal. Paired items or furniture of the same size are installed opposite each other. For example: two bedside tables located on both sides of the bed is a symmetrical way of arranging furniture.

Psychologists say that a symmetrical scheme is ideal for perfectionists, pedantic people who tend to organize everything in order. Symmetry creates a cozy, calm atmosphere - it is difficult to come up with something more suitable for organizing a quality holiday.

Asymmetric

Do you have an irregularly shaped bedroom with niches, recesses and a complex layout? Use an asymmetric way of arranging furniture. Its essence is to choose a single focal point in the room, and organize the rest of the objects around it. The bed can serve as such a point. It is installed in a way that is convenient for you, and the rest of the items are dispersed in the corners and niches.

When choosing an asymmetric arrangement of furniture, designers recommend adhering to the swing principle, alternating high and low objects: low bed with upholstered headboard and tall wardrobe, low pouffe - taller chest of drawers.

In a circle

Universal way of arrangement - circular, suitable for rooms of any layout and area. Here, too, one focal point is needed, around which the rest of the objects are collected. But that focus doesn't have to be the furniture—sometimes it's just the carpet.

General recommendations for arranging furniture in a compact bedroom

Let's first decide what furniture you can't do without in the bedroom. It is with her that we will deal in an attempt to distribute everything competently and conveniently:

If a large wardrobe is already in another room, then it is not necessary to put the same one in the bedroom, you can get by with a chest of drawers for the most necessary things, for example, for storing linen. And if you order a bed with orthopedic base and a lifting mechanism, with a linen niche under the base, you can also store out-of-season clothes there, etc.

When the area of ​​the bedroom allows, it will be completed with a bench, an ottoman, a dressing table.

When arranging all this furniture in a room, it is important to follow certain rules:

Do you have a plan on paper and are you satisfied with everything in it? Move on to its implementation!

Making the layout of a compact bedroom

The smaller the square of the room, the less furniture we will try to place here. If it is possible to move the closet to another room and put a bed with a width of 160 cm instead of 180 or 200 cm, let's do it. When choosing furniture, also give preference to those models that have the greatest functionality: chests of drawers with full extension drawers, beds with a niche, dressing tables immediately with a mirror, banquettes - also with a niche for different things, etc.

As for the arrangement itself, in a small bedroom it is advisable to avoid placing the bed directly opposite the door, as well as placing it right next to the window. Both options are equally uncomfortable.

What else do you need to know when planning the interior of a compact or narrow bedroom?

Photos of finished bedrooms are usually taken from only one angle, it is difficult to assess how comfortable these solutions are in reality. If you rely on a photo from the Internet in planning as a source of ideas, find those where the same room is presented, only from different angles. This will help you fully assess the situation and imagine whether such a decision is right for you or not.

Not everything that you decide to borrow from other people's interiors is appropriate to copy at home. It is necessary to check the practicality of each solution so that instead of planning and design, you do not get complete confusion and discomfort.

These nuances must be taken into account when planning a small bedroom:

  1. The number of square meters at your disposal. 9 sq.m. - This is the norm for a bedroom for two people. If the footage is smaller, you need to think about an additional source of air, supply and exhaust ventilation, for example, or about combining a room with a balcony, storage room, part of the corridor. Of course, at 9squares, of which 4 sq.m. will take away only a soft bed, do not put at least some furniture other than a chest of drawers or a pair of bedside tables.
  2. Lighting. The bedroom is a secluded place, but not so much as to do without a window at all. In addition, you will need small bedside sconces or table lamps, especially if you like to read in the morning or before bedtime.
  3. Privacy. In an effort to achieve minimalism, the door is removed from the bedroom, and then they endure nightly raids by children, smells coming from the kitchen, and other inconveniences. don't remove the door from the bedroom. She is needed there, even if adding it, you will have to abandon the additional chest of drawers standing next to the doorway.

How to arrange furniture in a small narrow bedroom?

And if it's a narrow‌ ‌bedroom‌, then how‌ ‌arrange‌ ‌furniture‌? A narrow room is always a division into two functional areas: for sleeping (bed, bedside tables) and for storing things, working or taking care of yourself. The working area is always taken out to the door, the depth of the room is dedicated to the recreation area. The exact location of each piece of furniture depends on whether the doorway is in a narrow or wide wall.

How to arrange a bed in a small bedroom?

The position of the bed is of the utmost importance. If it is designed for one user, you can put it in any way you like: in the corner, sideways to one of the walls, placed between the window and the door. Single bed bed can be placed as you like - and this is the only important rule.

But if the bed width is 160 cm or more, then: It is necessary to provide an approach to the bed - 60-70 cm on both sides; It is advisable to avoid being in line with the door; You can choose a diagonal or island arrangement.

Rarely, but it happens that the only possible furnishing option is a headboard to the window. In this case, you will need a bed with a low back, flush with the windowsill, as well as good blinds or curtains to block out the light from the street.

Where to put a closet in a small bedroom?

For room 9-10 sq.m. it is better to choose a cabinet:

Such a wardrobe is usually placed along the wall adjacent to the one to which the head of the bed adjoins. If the bedroom is narrow, it is taken out to the wall opposite the one where the bed stands.

If there is no space for a large wardrobe, but there are niches, they can be equipped with railing for coat hangers and a sliding door. No niches? It remains to equip the mezzanine areas above the bed or at the entrance to the room. But here you need to take care of the security of fastening.

How to visually expand the space in a small bedroom?

The furniture is arranged. Let's move on to the details. In a small bedroom, the main task is to make a visually spacious, light room. Therefore, at the last stage, we choose decorative elements and textiles that will help us create the desired effect.

Refuse complicated decorations in favor of simple and practical things. Add a shelf above your headboard or against an adjacent wall to store your favorite books. Find a place for a mirror, but so that sleeping people are not reflected in it (they say that this is not according to Feng Shui). Choose soft, light-colored textiles to keep the room cozy without being overdone. Be sure to use multiple lights in addition to the main light source.

All this together will help you create a harmonious interior in which it will be comfortable to relax and be filled with energy.

Thank you for reading to the end!

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