Sometimes you have a bedroom without a lot of space and it’s usually the bed that takes up most of it. Especially for rooms that are designed to be more than just sleeping areas (kids’ rooms, for example), this can mean that there’s not a lot of room for the rest of the things – desk, chair and other paraphernalia – that the room needs to contain. Here are some ideas on beds that maximize your space and allow the room’s space to be used to its full potential.

The Shelf Headboard:

Possibly the simplest thing you can do to combine sleeping arrangements with space-saving, the headboard that doubles as a shelf can hold books, tissues, lights and anything else imperative for bedtime. Most beds can handle an appropriately sized shelf-headboard, making it an economical option for people who already have a good bed.

Bunk beds:

The original space-saving solution, the bunk bed! These beds are generally geared towards children who have to share a room or a child who has a lot of sleepovers. Bunk beds are also an option for guest bedrooms and for storage of toys and equipment on the top bunk. For children, they can also function as an economical canopy bed with the addition of curtain rods. Take note that it is strongly recommended that children under the age of 6 not be given the top bunk.

Mezzanine/Loft beds:

At first, these appear to be bunk beds, but they generally lack a second sleeping arrangement on the bottom, leaving space for a chair, desk, or anything else that a person might desire underneath. Some come with elaborate setups that include shelves, steps and matching furniture. Others are just the bed and a ladder. These are ideal for college dorm rooms and smaller rooms that need to house an active child. The same caveat that applies to the top of bunk beds applies to lofts – no kids under 6.

Murphy beds:

A Murphy bed will flip up against a wall when it is not in use. This enables the floorspace that it would otherwise occupy to serve for other purposes. Murphy beds have come a long way from the cartoon cliches that folded up on hapless characters. Many of them today have exceptionally comfortable mattresses and are easy to take down and put away. Modifications to the Murphy style allow for a desk or other useful feature to “pop out” when the bed is put away.

Hanging beds:

Some of these beds just hang from the ceiling and don’t offer any more storage space than a regular bed with room underneath the frame. However, a few enterprising businesses and individuals have created hanging beds on a pulley system, allowing the bed to be swung to the ceiling and out of the way. This requires a fairly high ceiling relative to the room’s occupant to be truly useful and care must be taken that the pulley bed, equipment and structure it is affixed to are able to take the weight of both bed and occupant(s).

Bedup:

This French concoction puts the bed on tracks and gives it some fold-down legs so that you can raise and lower it like a hanging bed on pulleys, only it’s anchored to the wall. This makes the bed less moveable and gives it some solid support from the legs as well as the tracks it runs on

Futons:

What we think of as a futon and what the Japanese, the creators of this style of bed, think of as a futon are two completely different animals. The Japanese futon refers only to a mattress that is often folded up and put away during the day, allowing for use of the bedspace. The Western “futon” tends to refer to the mattress and the frame it is placed upon, which can be laid out like a bed or folded up like a couch. Either way, these are very good beds to use for a small space. However, one should take care in the type of futon they choose; many futon mattresses are cheap copies of traditional mattresses and are not supportive of the back.

Sofa beds:

The first cousin of the futon, the sofa bed mimics an ordinary sofa, but turns into a different creature entirely when night falls. A mattress appears out of hiding and folds out to create an ample bed, the width of the original sofa seating space. If it’s space saving you’re after, this is definitely one to consider.

Trundle beds:

Another time honored tradition, the trundle bed is a bed-within-a-bed. One bed is put together the normal way, but its frame is just a giant drawer, holding another bed. Perfect for small spaces and frequent sleepovers. Most trundle beds have the mattresses at different heights, but some have pop-out mechanisms that put the trundle mattress at the same height as the main bed.

You can do a lot with a smaller living space if you find the right furniture. Check out some of these options if saving space is important to you.

It used to be kids bedroom furniture consisted of a bed and a dresser. Well, no more. Today’s kids bedroom furniture is an adventure waiting to happen, whether it’s on the high seas, in the jungles of Africa or around the ovals of NASCAR.

About a decade ago, the first race car beds came on the scene, Complete with steering wheel and faux racing slicks, the bed was the first kids bedroom furniture that was functional as well as extremely fun. Kids all over the world no longer dreaded going to sleep. Instead, they hopped into their bed and drove off into a night filled with dreams of winning at Daytona or Indianapolis.

With its success, it was inevitable that other manufacturers jumped on the themed kids bedroom furniture bandwagon. Now there are pirate ships, tree houses, princess beds and beds with slides to keep kids’ busy before bedtime. Plus, it’s not hard to get a child to go to bed on time when the adventure of kids bedroom furniture awaits them.

When creating a themed room for kids bedroom furniture, consider adding other pieces to the room to support the main pieces. This may include wallpapers, wall décor, art or lighting that make the room look cohesive. For example, you can add a nautical lamp to a pirate themed room as well as a wall set that has pirates and even a full sized ship on it.

For little girls, the life of a princess can take on an entirely new meaning with kids bedroom furniture. A canopied bed and matching vanity can work wonders for your little princess and provide hours of play time fun.

As your child grows, of course, kids bedroom furniture can too. As the teenage years approach, chances are your children won’t want themed furniture any more. Luckily, kids bedroom furniture comes in a wide range of styles for older kids too.

If your son or daughter has friends over often, consider a bunk bed. The newer models of kids bedroom furniture offer a twin up top and a full size bunk below. Many even have desks tucked into the end for studying.

New ideas have fundamentally changed the way kids bedroom furniture is designed these days. This is particularly true with the traditional twin bed. Designers realized that space is always a premium for children of all ages and that the space above a bed usually goes to waste.

Their solution: Raise the kids bedroom furniture up on posts and use the space below for additional seating or as a workspace. Now kids have a place to study, play video games and work on hobbies in a space that used to be unavailable.

When selecting kids bedroom furniture for the home, be sure you keep in mind your children’s interests and lifestyle. Choose a bed and other kids bedroom furniture that can grow with them over time or be handed down to their little brother or sister. You’ll be amazed how fast the years go by and having kids bedroom furniture that can grow with the family is a good strategy.

Buying children’s furniture can at times be a daunting task. It could even be a slightly more complicated than buying regular furniture. Most children’s rooms are not very large, and must also leave certain vacant floor spaces for the child to play. Therefore, it makes sense to have furniture that performs double duty, such as headboards that also serve as bookcases, storage chests that double as stairs and toy chests that can double as seats. Bunk beds are great if two children are sharing a room, or even for sleepovers.

The Bunk Bed is a popular choice as you can also add trundle drawers to the bottom for extra storage. Avoid the temptation to fill a small room with every matching piece from a bedroom set. Fewer pieces will also make the room look larger. Do not buy oversized beds and cribs. You should also not purchase cabinets that are too commodious for a child. Remember, play is more important for the child’s growing years. And leaving enough room for him to play around is important for proper growth and development.

When buying children’s furniture, bear in mind the safety factor and buy furniture that are sturdy and well well-assembled. It should be able to withstand rough use children are accustomed to. Make sure there are no safety hazards, such as loose safety rails on bunk beds or ladders that are flimsy or not fastened securely. It should not have sharp edges or any removable part to avoid accidents. Also make sure the furniture has paint that is free from lead. If you are going to paint the furniture yourself, then better use water based paints.

Yet another factor before you buy, decide how long you want to keep the furniture. Children grow and develop at an amazing pace, and their tastes can also change within a short span of time. If you want to echo the style from the rest of your home, most furniture manufacturers have a children furniture department to sell modified version of their adult furniture. You also have to choose a good material if you intend buying modern furniture items.  Make sure the material used is not brittle that breaks easily. There are first class wood, metals, and even plastic furniture items which can last long enough and can look perfect in your child’s modern room.

Children should feel happy and relaxed with their seating, such as kid’s rocking chairs, recliners, beanbags, and even sofas! When choosing the children’s chairs, pay attention to the craftsmanship and make sure they are firm and strong and do not tip over easily. You can even opt for a chair to which you can add a child-size table. This will give the child his or her own place to eat, draw or paint, make crafts or read books. These come in formal wooden table and chairs and in more casual styles such as picnic tables and painted in bright colors.

If you are decorating the child’s room, decide what color paint you want and what theme you will use. You could let the child choose these so they will enjoy their own special room. Choose fabrics for your children’s furniture that will withstand wear and tear, and wood that matches the other furniture.

Accompany your child to the local department stores and see if they have what you want. If you don not have time to shop or no stores are nearby, you can research the Internet where you will find many online catalogs with endless choices and unique designs.

The first thing that catches our attention when we enter into someone’s bedroom, is undoubtedly the bed. Infact, it is the centerpiece of the bedroom. Hence, whenever you go bed shopping, you have to keep in your mind that he bed you choose will decide the overall look and feel of your bedroom. Nowadays, due to rising competition in the market, we find that the players in the market releasing the most distinctive and unique products. This gives you more to choose from and also that which suits your requirement. There is a wide variety of beds available to cater to the varying needs of people ranging from simple and traditional to modern and contemporary.

Different Types Of Beds:

Air Bed

Adjustable Bed

Bunk Bed

Canopy Bed

Futon Bed

Loft Bed

Murphy Bed

Platform Bed

Sofa Bed

Sleigh Bed

Trundle Bed

Water Bed

Air Bed is basically a bed without the conventional spring and other fillings. It has to be filled with air and can be inflated as per your choice.

Adjustable Bed is the most preferred bed for most people. It allows you to change the bed according to your needs. So, if you are not comfortable with a flat bed, you can change the setting of the bed to meet your requirements. Change it from a flat bed to a recliner and enjoy a great sleep. It is a great choice for people suffering from back related ailments.

Bunk bed is essentially two beds on top of each other, held apart by support struts. To reach the upper bunk a ladder is used. It is used in dorms, ships, and holiday accommodations. It is a smart space saving option and also exudes a fun feeling to Bedtime.

Canopy Beds are also known as poster beds. They add luxury and charm to your Bedroom and also take up a bit of space. It is named Canopy as it is covered by cloth canopy using the four posters.

Futon Beds are Oriental style furniture that originated in Japan. It is a great space saver as it doubles for Sofa and a bed in recent times. It’s the space-saving versatility of futons that makes them so popular as an alternative to a conventional bed

Loft Bed is very much like a bunk bed, however the lower section is used for purposes other than sleeping. It’s is generally used for kid’s rooms and is a great space saver. The most basic form of loft bed is basically just a raised bed with space underneath that can be used as storage space.

Murphy Bed is also known as a wallbed. They were invented for a simple, practical reason – to conserve space. These bed folds away during the day and is only unfolded when needed, thus allowing room to be used for one purpose during the day and then be transformed into a bedroom as required and thus making best use of limited space.

Platform bed is exactly what the name implies – a simple wooden or metal platform on which a mattress is placed. As there is no box spring, a platform bed is usually very low set. It works well with the oriental look as well as the most modern and contemporary look.

Sofa Bed, as the name suggests is a convertible multi-functional piece of furniture that can be smartly used a seating facility during the day and a bed during the night hours.

Sleigh Bed is more appealing to people who are aesthetically inclined than those who are practically inclined. The overall design of the bed reminds you of an old-fashioned horse drawn sleigh with a headboard that is considerably larger than the footboard, hence the name.

Trundle bed is a shallow bed on wheels that slides underneath another bed when not in use during the day. When needed, it can be slid out and used.

Water Beds are similar to Air beds, where water replaces the essential air and thus provides comfort and practicality. The water filled mattress distributes your weight and avoids pressure spots.

With so many different types of beds to choose from, you can indulge in your comfort and luxury according to your own tastes.