Need help with an 8 year old's tiny bedroom!
Emma Ballentyne
9 years ago
My daughter has the box room, it is impractical in it's shape and size but an extension is not an option.. I need some help with regard to ideas as we need to fit in a single bed / wardrobe (if a double no drawers needed but if a single drawers would be needed) and a desk ideally. She currently has a bed with storage underneath for toys etc and refuses to have a cabin or loft bed as us scared of the ladder!
Dimensions are as per the picture below. Any ideas would be brilliant ;-)
Dimensions are as per the picture below. Any ideas would be brilliant ;-)
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Emma Ballentyne
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Comments (16)Hello Joelle, I see your'e being given some great advise and ideas!! If you can't find any suitable vintage wardrobes have you considered having fitted wardrobes - painted the same colour as the pale grey walls so they blend into the background - with small discrete knobs or no knobs/handles (a push opener). Long grey curtains either dark or light I think would look great and very hotel chic. When looking for suitable material don't forget to take a sample of your wallpaper with you to check which colours work best and then ask for samples of the material to take home to check at different times of day ad evening to see which looks best in different lights. I'd consider having the long curtains as 'dress' curtain with tie backs and fit either a roman or roller blind - for privacy, warmth and to keep the room as light as possible. Moving the sideboard to opposite the bed I agree is the best place and becomes the focal point of the room - also great to see when you're actually lying in bed. You could look on e-bay for a large vintage 1950's mirror perhaps frame less with beveled edge to hang above. The long mirror I'd lean on the wall left of the window. I love your grey head board. To add luxury I'd go for a white duvet and pillow cases and use the colours in the wallpaper for throw(s) and cushions. Again don't forget to always have a sample of wallpaper and curtain material with you when shopping for these. I really like the photo of the mid century bedside table you've posted - very much in keeping with your theme and would also look to buy a ceiling light and table lamps again from that period - perhaps on e-bay? Good luck and enjoy your project! Katharine, DesignWorks....See MoreRedorating bedroom for 8 year old.
Comments (76)Hi there, I hope you don't mind me commenting here but I would really appreciate your help. I'm a student carrying out some research on interior design experiences. I'll leave the survey here. If you have 2 minutes to take part, it's completely anonymous and quick. Thanks so much! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/F6HRTB9 If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask or if this isn't appropriate on this thread I can delete!...See MoreEmma Ballentyne
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Luciana
9 years ago
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9 years ago
funkyfreak
8 years agoHi there! I know this is a little late but I thought I'd try help.
I've kept the colours light, I've given her an average sized single bed with drawers under with two bookcases on either side and a shelf above for storage. There's also a small dresser by the bed. The silver bit across from the bed is a wall mirror which will make the room appear larger. I have a few other ideas in mind if you'd like to see them and hope that I've helped a little. :)
Emma Ballentyne
8 years ago
Luciana