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Tricky bedroom layout

last year

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Hiya!We're having a bit of a nightmare trying to get a bed into bedroom 1. We've recently bought this cottage with lots of lovely character which mainly includes wonky walls and floors and bizarre layout choices!!The only place we can fit a double bed in room one is with the head against bedroom 2 but there isnt much space to walk around the bed. If you put the head against the bathroom, it is a) against a radiator, and b) the feet touch the fireplace on the other side so there is no room to get around. The bed can't go under the window because the window is very low.One idea we've had is to make the bathroom a metre smaller where the bath is to give more space to move around a bed with the head against bedroom 2. This does however make the bathroom quite small and would probably mean the shower would have to be in the window, which is again low and quite big!Our final option is to just ignore it like we are at the moment, sleep in bedroom 2 and throw an air bed on the floor of bedroom 1 when people stay! Which works bit isn't ideal.Just so you're aware, the wall between the bedrooms is a big, thick, sandstone wall (tricky to get rid of) and the wall between the bathroom and bedroom 1 is a stud wall. Also, our neighbours have been able to go into the loft but we're not sure how long we'll stay in this house and if we'll ever be able to afford that!I would really appreciate any ideas people have for getting a bed into bedroom 1, it's a really lovely, bright room and I'd love to be able to use it as our master bedroom!Thanks in advance! Chloe

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katlucy

last year

It would be a shame not to use the room, but i would wait until you can do the loft before radically changing the layout from a two bed/family bathroom, could you use it as a dressing room with sofabed where guests dont mind having one side of the bed against a wall?

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Chloe White
Original Author
last year
katlucy
last year
Do you have plumbing at the rear also? a wc at the rear downstairs? i was wondering if you turned the bathroom into a slim ensuite shower room giving enough room to have the bed opposite the fireplace

What layout do your neighbours have now they have extended into the loft….worth noting where the loft stairs will go etc, for resale value should you or others want to.
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Chloe White
Original Author
last year
We don't have a WC downstairs, the layout of downstairs is basically the same as upstairs with bedroom 1 being a kitchen and bedroom 2 being the lounge and entrance.

We think the stairs would go in bedroom 2 on the external wall, that's where the neighbour has them.
Isla Cherry
last year
What size bed do you have? It depends on your compromises. Do you need bedside tables or would a shelf suffice? I would definitely not make the bathroom smaller, never a good idea. If you are not sure how long you will live there then I really wouldn't go to any expense changing the layout or doing a loft conversion. If you had a decent headboard then the bed could definitely go against rather than under the window and this layout would be the best use of the space.
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Smart Design Hub
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i would say if you get a standard bed 2000x1400 you can have it slightly away from the window wall
CWD
last year
Put a single bed along under the window, with a trundle bed stored underneath it. Works for singles and couples and doesn't use up the whole room with a bed when you don't have guests so you can use the space for something else.
Oraanj Interior design
last year
Hi Chloe,

It sounds like you have a beautiful cottage! For Bedroom 1, here are a few ideas to consider:

Custom Bed Solution:

A custom-sized bed or a divan with storage could maximize the space while allowing for easier movement around the room. You might consider a smaller-than-standard double bed if space is tight.

Storage Alternatives:

If reconfiguring the bathroom isn’t feasible, consider slim wardrobes, wall-mounted shelves, or under-bed storage to keep the room functional without overcrowding it.

Future Flexibility:

If Bedroom 1 proves too challenging for now, using it as a bright guest room or even a home office might be a practical interim solution while you enjoy Bedroom 2 as your master.

It’s a tricky space, but with some creativity, it can be a cosy and functional room. Let us know if you have any more questions and how it turns out!

Best wishes,
The Oraanj Interior Design Team
CFS Interiors
last year
Hi Chloe!
1. Opt for a smaller bed or a low-profile frame to maximize space.
2. Consider reconfiguring the bathroom layout to free up space instead of fully shrinking it.
3. Use Bedroom 1 as a guest room with a daybed, pull-out bed, or Murphy bed.
4. Try a diagonal bed placement or a bed without a footboard for better flow.
5. If Bedroom 2 works better, make it the master and use Bedroom 1 for guests until loft plans are feasible.
Good luck it sounds like a wonderful home with great potential!
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studiomoodetc
last year
Hello,

Cute cottages can be a bit small in the crucial parts. One way is to try and bend it to your own will, other - to lean in ;)

Why not try leaning into the cottage vibe and placing the bed in the corner with a nice side table, armchair and cafe-style curtains for privacy?

I'm not sure if you've got enough space in this alcove and what's the bed design, but it might be worth considering.

How do you like this idea?

Jarek

www.studiomoodetc.com
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Smart Design Hub
last year
Jarek,

Based on the plan provided, the alcove is less than 1400mm which is the width required for standard double bed, so unless you want to 'chop' a bit of a chimney breast, you wont get a double bed in that alcove.
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studiomoodetc
last year
Oh, yes it is... Thanks for corecting me.

So I guess your idea with the bed in the middle is the only option. :)

Still not enogh space around the bed to move around though.

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