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Storage ideas advice

11 years ago

Desperate to visually 'declutter' my autistic sons tiny room; tidy can see in photo how bed length extended and juts into my daughters room (see flowery wallpaper photo - I was tempted to draw a silhouette of two feet!); rooms of new builds are TINY! Thank god architects are now stressing a need for a minimum! I've had to make a hole in his room). ANYWAY. as you can see where his clothes are I want some streamline wardrobe pullout effect ....and maybe 'feature' square shelving but as I say, for son less visual less 'anxiety' ....where poster is I'm planning an on the wall corner TV shelving - ANY SUGGESTIONS appreciated. A big thanks for those who helped as regards my wardrobe in my daughters room I was rather touched :)

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hillary59
11 years ago
Hi Josie this is a quick reaction as havent had much time to think,, but for starters the wall next to one with poster on needs using as you say and although corner design sounds good , Im wondering if you would get more out of that space by going floor to ceiling with a fitted unit flat against that wall , not very deep say at a guess without being there,,400mm deep by say 600 wide ,,,(I know you have to access the bed so maybe this wont work but...) ... and leaving an open box shelf within this tall unit for Tv .The rest being cupboards with touch close doors for max storage and no handles.. You could colour block that open bit by painting say soft grey as a feature. That feature could be repeated in a bookshelf elsewhere for example
( We have aspbergers in wider family and understand a little about reducing anxiety from viusual overload.)
You could get the makings of that unit in Ikea. otherwise custombuild.
Im sure you dont want to rethink your bed purchase but combination storage beds are so varied now ,, finding the right one could be a real investment in the circumstances. Things like ladder position, desk position and clothes storage, will all make a lot of difference as you are well aware already.
If your son helps choose it would ensure he feels at home with it. Just make sure your measurements are spot on if you are looking .
I can see a few mm could be crucial if it doesnt fit.

Im finding it hard to make out the real position of the end of the bed and the "jutting out " bit of wall, A rough floor plan with measurements in cm or mm would help . Having worked in kitchen and bedroom design I must say you do have a challenge here josiewosie woo1,,sorry nearly forgot the woo... But theres always a solution !!
Apologies this is a not more comprehensive an answer but do see your dilemma here and the reason why you need throw it around.
Your ideal answer is really a good local,' design concious' carpenter/handyman who would refit room from scratch. ( I do have one at home but unfortunately hes not available right now Sorry....)
All the best with your plans.
Josie simister
Original Author
11 years ago
Bless you :). I will measure area - my father of ailing health built the bed - I've heeded what you say and am looking at slimline wardrobe / dunelm mill seems to have exact measurement ! Floor to wall yes ikea also. Thanks - will maybe poach you for further help when I get measurements
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hillary59
11 years ago
Ok Josie,,

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