Genius Bed Ideas for Small Rooms
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Twin Bed with Futon
A good option for small apartments or those lacking a traditional guest room, this twin bed with futon saves valuable floor space. The futon folds out to the size of a double bed. “I purchased this bed for my 16- and 19-year-old boys who still have to share a room. The full size on the bottom was large enough for my 6’4 son to spread out a little. He can have the bigger size without it and another bed side by side taking up all their room space,” said one buyer. This easy under-bed storage idea turns unused space into extra bedroom storage.
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Double Daybed
Perfect for a small child’s room to help with sleepovers or the unexpected overnight guest, this double daybed has a roll-out trundle bed underneath. The space-saving design is easy to put together. “Bought this for my kids’ hangout room to serve as a couch and bed for sleepovers,” said one buyer, adding, “With some nice sheets covering the mattresses and some pretty pillows it is an attractive yet functional furniture piece.” Save space with these 14 cool bunk beds you can buy.
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Disappearing Bed with Bookshelf
Here’s a bed idea for a small room: Make a disappearing bed with a bookshelf. A Family Handyman reader built this bed that glides into the unfinished attic on the other side of the wall. “While thinking about a Murphy bed, I had a eureka moment: Why not use that wasted space on the other side of the wall?”
