In a 3 and 4 bedroom home, sometimes children and teens can end up with small rooms. There are things you can do, however to make the most of a small bedroom for your teen. Here are some steps you can take: Does this Spark an idea?
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1. Purchase a loft bed. Loft beds are perfect for teens, and if you have high bedroom ceilings, they are an excellent way to take advantage of vertical space. There are an unlimited number of possibilities for what can be done with the space beneath. Tailor it to your child's personal interests and wishes for the space.
2. Utilize under the bed for storage. If a loft bed is just too high off the floor for your teen, there are other things you can do to better utilize the space under a normal bed. You can lift the bed six to 12 inches off the floor with bed lifts and insert drawer units for clothing and shoe storage. This will eliminate the need for a bulky dresser in the bedroom.
3. Be creative in your use of closet space. If you still need drawer space in your bedroom, consider placing a low dresser in the closet. Longer items can hang on the sides, and short clothing items like shirts, skirts, and shorts can hang above the dresser. If your teen is not a clotheshorse, and under bed and other storage is sufficient, consider building out all or a portion of the closet into a homework/office area.
4. Install built-in Furniture. Built-in furniture can take the place of bulky furniture items. A bedside wall shelf takes up a lot less space than nightstand. An awkward dormer can be fitted with window seat or desk. A wall unit can be built around the bedroom windows that will provide all of the storage your teenager needs.
5. Push all furniture against the wall so that you have a large space in the middle of the room. That creates the illusion of more space.
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