Help with awkward bedroom layout and built-in storage

2 years ago

Hi, we have a decent sized bedroom but an awkward layout because of the position of the door, window and alcove. We've considered many options for the bed position but this is the only one that makes sense (especially as I don't want it pushed against the wall). Trouble we're having now is where to put a built in wardrobe. It makes sense to have it in the alcove because this is the done thing, but we'd have to push the bed right toward the door and this would still only allow a 40cm gap between the bed and the wardrobe so we'd need a special door solution (such as bi-fold or sliding) and the bed would overlap the wardrobe. We will be getting the entrance door direction changed, so there's that at least. The other option is to have it at the bottom of the bed, facing the bed. I worry that this might appear to be looming over the bed and might appear odd to others / future buyers that the alcove wasn't used. It would also still be quite close to the bed too so would likely still require a bespoke door solution or more doors to decrease the size... Basically, help me please! I've attached a very crude floor plan to help illustrate the issue.

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CWD
2 years ago
Build out the alcove space to create some discreet storage - could add in nooks or recessed shelves for bedside lamp/book/etc or have simple door to access the space from the right hand side. Put the bed with the head on the alcove wall. Have wardrobes along the wall where the bed is currently shown.
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2 years ago
Thanks for your comment! Unfortunately the width of the bed is 160cm and the width of the wall on the same side as the alcove is also 160cm, so the bed would be against the wall and there'd be no room for storage on the left hand side of that diagram.
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CWD
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i meant to have the bed over the existing wall and part of the alcove like this, with the blue bit being built to look like a wall, but with access through a simple door... Depending on type of bed headboard you could have recessed shelves built into the storage above and/or beside the bed to act as bedside table.
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2 years ago
Ah yes, I see what you mean. Thanks! Definitely an option to consider.

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