| If you've got a limited amount of space in your | | | | want to do in the bedroom. This is particularly true if |
| bedroom and still want to make the most of it, then | | | | you live in an apartment or smaller home where your |
| you need to read this article. We're going to look at | | | | bedroom doubles as a living room or other space. |
| three small bedroom ideas for saving space but still | | | | A Murphy bed is one option for getting the most from |
| getting full use of your room. | | | | these types of spaces. These beds lift up into the wall |
| One of the biggest drawbacks of having a limited | | | | or into a cabinet set against the wall, letting you move |
| amount of space in your bedroom is the lack of | | | | them out of the way completely during the day. The |
| storage and closet space. Most smaller bedrooms only | | | | room can be used for any number of things while the |
| have a small closet, with minimal space for hanging | | | | bed is stored away, but it's as simple as pulling the bed |
| and storing clothes. | | | | down to prepare for the night. |
| The best way to get the maximum use from your | | | | Another way you can get double-duty from your |
| closets is by using a closet organizer system. These | | | | bedroom is with a day bed. These beds are designed |
| systems allow you to "stack" storage in your closet, so | | | | to be used as seating as well as a bed, so you can |
| you can have multiple levels of shelving, hanging space, | | | | use the room for other things during the day. |
| etc. You can find modular organizer systems, where | | | | While most day beds are only designed for a single |
| you buy the pieces you want and fit them to your | | | | person, you can get trundle day beds that have a |
| needs, or you can have an organizer system custom | | | | swing-out support that adds enough room for a |
| designed for your specific closet and how you use it. | | | | second person. These beds are ideal in dorm rooms, |
| Another drawback of a small bedroom is the amount | | | | small apartments and anywhere else that you may |
| of space you have for a bed, while still having room | | | | not have a dedicated bedroom. |
| for other pieces of furniture or other things you might | | | | |