Bunk beds are convenient furnishings, but they are also large and bulky. Incorporating bunk beds into small rooms can make decorating the room a nightmare, particularly if you are trying to squeeze the stuff of two children into that area. Minimize your problems by choosing beds that blend in well with the surroundings, and find ways to make use of every inch of space in tight quarters. Encourage the kids to help you decorate as well.
Instructions
Choosing the Perfect Bunk Bed
1. Select a style that is small enough to not overpower the room, and leaves at least three or four feet of space between the mattress and the ceiling, more if the room has a ceiling fan. Bunk beds that have a futon on the bottom can serve dual functions and blend into a room better.
2. Purchase a bed that has the ladder placed on one end of the bed, not one where the ladder sticks out on the side taking up space in the room. Ensure the size and orientation of the bed does not block a window.
3. Select a bunk bed that combines multiple functions: desk, shelves, cubbies or drawers. The more uses a bunk bed has, the easier it is to minimize its presence in a room.
4. Minimize the bed's visual footprint by choosing one that is a light color or the same color as the walls. Dark colors on large, heavy furnishings often overpower a room.
Decorating the Rest of the Room
5. Position the bed so that it does not block windows or doors. If possible, cluster other furniture around it.
6. Keep the space in the room open and uncluttered. Your bunk bed area should provide the bulk of storage and practical needs outside of the closet. The only furnishing you should have across from the bunk bed is a table or entertainment center; everything else should be near the bed. Use the space under the bottom bunk for storage.
7. Decorate the room both high and low. Climb into the bunk yourself and pay attention to the areas you notice. Purchase bright, sturdy cubbies or shelves to install on the wall convenient to the top bunk, and consider decorating the ceiling with glow-in-the-dark decals or other fun items. Choose bedding in light, but stainproof, colors to keep the room feeling open and clean.
8. Decorate in zones if the room is shared by two children---one area for each child and a third area to be shared by both. Get input from each child. If there are territorial issues, use paint or rugs to make it clear which area belongs to which child.
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