In the majority of cases I would not recommend placing the bed in front of the window. For this room is was necessary, the be does not fit lengthwise and the feng shui would be completely off if it were switched to the other side. With that said, the bed was directly in front of the radiator and although it may have effected the heat flow slightly we never noticed any issues. To be safe, I set the bed a few inches away from the wall and radiator, I would recommend doing the same if there were a grate under the window.

Sometimes in a tiny space, that is the only option. As long as there is circulation under the bed, ( most beds do not sit directly on the floor) it's fine. Personally, I like the idea of the headboard at the windows; it's a nice way to wake up, and really makes the bed a focal point.

Thank you for your comments. Much appreciated. I was thinking that nowadays grates probably don't need to be installed directly unders windows. I'm renovating a small two-bedroom 1964 bungalow and one of the rooms could only accommodate a double bed under the window.

We have a tiny bedroom with windows on two walls. The room really only fits a single bed, but we put an antique double bed (with headboard and footboard) in the corner so that it is perched in and between both windows. This placement makes the bed feel almost like a built in window seat or cozy bower when you are inside. Our son loves it. Plus it gets great cross drafts in summer.

A vintage piece.

I find that www.etsy.com has a huge selection of side tables/night stands. Its my "go to" for unique one of a kind pieces! Do a search for "white night stand " or "white side table"!

http://www.etsy.com/listing/89047342/painted-cottage-chic-shabby-white-night?ref=sr_gallery_3&ga_search_submit=&ga_search_query=White+night+stand&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_page=2&ga_search_type=all&ga_facet=

The bed was found at a flea market and re-painted- check out my blog post for more information:

http://louryne.files.wordpress.com/2010/06/bed1.jpg

Try Alpaca 7022 by Sherwin Williams.

hi,would this color work in a small space all walls except ceiling painted in this color and the bedding is ivory and the othe rcolors in the room is an aqua poster,pink,black(only picture frame) and silver the carpet wil be light grey or cream there will be a pink accent pillow and a white or grey throw blanket

Sorry for this super later reply! The bedroom color is by Benjamin Moore: Abalone!