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Space-saving ideas for small bedrooms W

hether it’s a child’s room, guest room or main bedroom, small rooms can be difficult to design. Here are some ideas to maximize the available space. Store things under the bed. Buy a bed with built-in storage or simply use bins and boxes to store things underneath. If your bed is too close to the ground, use bed risers to elevate it. Alter­­ na­tively, consider investing in a loft bed to free up space on the floor for a desk, sofa or play area.

Opt for double-duty fur­ ni­­ ture. Look for floor lamps with shelves, ottomans with storage space and cabinets fronted by a full-length mir­ ror. Also, consider that a desk can serve as a nightstand, and a dresser can be used as a changing table. Hang shelves above doors. This often-ignored area is an ideal place for a shelf. Buy pretty baskets or bins to hold your things, and neatly display them in this out-of-the-way spot. Use the space behind doors. Use the backs of closet and bedroom doors to hang hooks, towel bars, over-the-door organizers or peg boards. This will make it easy to store your items. In general, design­ing vertically will allow you to make the most of a small bedroom. Installing shelves and ca­bi­nets close to the cei­ling is particularly useful and will help you keep the space tidy. 4

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