Would like to redo this storage room into a bedroom
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mefor
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Best fitted storage configuration for small master bedroom
Comments (4)Thank you both for taking the time to reply. Unfortunately funds don't allow us to knock the understairs storage through and we also use that to its full capacity as it it. A project for the future perhaps! What we really need is hanging space and storage space that we can access everyday for our clothes. I do love the ideas of storage under the bed and wonder whether something like this in the third picture down would work? https://bloesem.blogs.com/bloesem/2013/04/studio-oink.html...See MoreBedroom storage
Comments (11)I'd go fitted. As others have said, just go across the room so that the chimney breast is hidden. You can put shallow shelves there or something like an ironing board (if you don't already have a good place for that) or step ladders. At one end, if it will work (can't quite see if it will in the photos), remember you can put a mirrored door or mirrored double doors which will break up the length of the fitted units, give the room extra depth and give you a full length mirror. If you think floor to ceiling doors will unbalanced the look of the room, either block in the top bit as in the second photo from Nordikka, or change the colour of the top cupboard doors to match the rest of the room. But avoid cupboards which don't go right to the ceiling as they gather dirt and dust and it's a great temptation to dump stuff there. Very high cupboards can be used for excess stocks of light stuff (think nappies or loo rolls) or things you don't need often (Christmas decorations) or things you need to keep away from small children. Less high shelves which you can reach can be made more accessible by the use of fabric boxes (Ikea) or plastic boxes which you can pull down to access the contents. I second the suggestion that you consider low level drawers (as in kitchens) to avoid rummaging to the back of cupboards though you may want to hide them or some of them behind cupboard doors for a more streamlined look. I'm not so sure about drawers for shoes though, as it may not be the best use of space. My shoes live in a fabric pigeonhole thing which Ikea used to sell with each pigeonhole the perfect size for a pair of shoes, I can see enough of the shoe to know which I am pulling out....See MoreBedroom storage dilemma
Comments (3)I had my fitted wardrobes from Sharpes. The salesman came to our home and discussed options and helped us choose. We have a stair box in the room which he advised us on. He then measured up and gave us a quote. No need for a designer. Fitter did an amazing job....See MoreOptimising Storage Space for Narrow Bedroom
Comments (8)I think the key here is to get a bed which maximises mattress size but minimises footprint. You also want to have recessed legs if possible as this makes it easier to get around the bed in a tight space. There is an explanation of this on my website (https://aliceclarestudio.co.uk/project/floating-bed/ ). There is also one which I think fits the bill at Urban Size (https://urbansize.co.uk/products/oak-bed ) though it is only UK standard double which personally I think is too small for a bed which is going to regularly have two people sleeping in it! I prefer to specify a UK king size (150cm) or a European size which is 160cm wide. I have a similar issue in my bedroom which is very long (though not as narrow as yours). Which I solved by putting storage behind the head of the bed - rather unusual but may help you here. My headboard is actually drawers! I think whatever you do will be a bit of a compromise so I suggest trying the bed in different places to see where you think there is enough space to get around it....See MoreSea Breeze
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8 years agoLike any of these? I think any of them would be quite good. You could lighten them if you think they're too bright, but I think with all the white and walnut and colorful bedding, that the bright would be very pretty :)
mefor
8 years agoAnything in these colors for turquoise and/or stripe colors if you decide on that :)
as light or bright as you feel comfortable with
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8 years agoThe yellow greens I posted a while back are really quite different than what we used in the lounge. Here's a side by side, much more vibrant, less muted. :)
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8 years agoIf you wanted to add a tiny bit of purple to stripes (if you decide to use stripes), then either of these would work well in a tiny little thin stripe added between the other colors.
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8 years agoCouldn't remember if K was going to use pieces of this bedding, so I thought a touch of purple (in a tiny stripe amongst the other colors) would help to tie it in and keep the room looking fresh and coordinated :)
It certainly would look great without it too, as would the room only using the pale gray and the lime zest, and bringing in the other colors in only accessories, no stripes at all. Whatever K is comfortable with. I do hope she's considering some of the natural fiber baskets and floor pillows to bring in some sunny warmth and texture. Nice mix with the paint colors, white furniture and the walnut floors. :)
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8 years agoThat second green looks like the front room colour must better then these hideous colours I was testing out
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8 years agoI've just rebooted this app and now can upload pictures sorry for no progress.
Hollywaterfall posted this and after several wrong choices in paint these colours seem to attract me most
I think everyone has ran away so sorry.
Here's the samples I've tried so far
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8 years agoI like the the mustardy green (darker green best)
My first choice was to paint the walls light grey and light blue turquoise but after seeing the darker colours on Hollywaterfalls strip I'm wondering if I could paint the walls a dark colour (I think you all know how that terrifies me as my london home is tiny rooms are v small (compared to some you lovely people over the pond).
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