Modern Furniture

So,  you move into a new home. The empty space is the blank canvas that you get to work with. An empty room can be as challenging to a homeowner as a blank page is to a writer - and just as satisfying once you’ve figured out what you want to say. If you’re designing your dream home, you may have the luxury of deciding how many square feet will go where. But most of us work within existing rooms, squeeze favorite possessions into new spaces, and see the spaces transformed. The size of a room may determine proportion, but it needn’t limit your imagination.

Making a success of a small space remains the greatest challenge for many of us, but the imagination and ingenuity required often result in unexpected charm. Every part of the room offers storage possibilities - overhead and under furniture, on floors and on walls. Look for items that can be hung, tucked beneath the bed, or stored up high out of sight. Dual-purpose modern furniture like daybeds and nesting tables also help make economic use of limited space, while floating shelves (rather than solid bookcases) and hanging lights (instead of standing lamps) expand visual space.

Don’t forget to include your bedroom storage needs when assessing your current space. Begin by taking inventory of what needs to be stored, and where. Create additional bedroom storage by moving seasonal clothing to another part of the house, such as a basement or spare room. Once you have decided what you want stored in the bedroom, you can begin creating a storage system that best accommodates your needs.

Most bedrooms include one of two types of closets: a walk-in (a closet deep enough to walk into, with room for storage on either side) or a wall closet. Wall closets are not as deep, and run along the wall. The American Institute of Architects has established some basic guidelines for standard closet measurements. These measurements are based on the general dimensions of clothing and can be used in any type of closet to help you decide where to hang shelves, closet rods and other hardware.

Remember to take advantage of the space above closet poles and any unused space under the bed to create new storage areas. Modular storage is an ideal option for bedrooms. It conserves valuable floor space and is cost effective. You can create a system piece by piece, at your own pace, purchasing sections as your budget allows. If storage space in your bedroom is limited, some bed frames, such as platforms and waterbeds, often have built-in storage compartments.