So, what is that piece of furniture in front of the window? Is that a desk? I can't tell.

I think the room is lovely and while it is small, I think it could be a lovely retreat.

One thing you might consider would be a wrought iron bed. They can be quite impressive looking without taking up much visual space. You would then be able to fold your bed linens across the footboard. I've put wrought iron beds in two of my children's room for that reason. The rooms are small, and there is really no place to put bed linens when they go to bed at night. Their quilts, matelasses, etc., are folded on the foot of their footboards. Not messy. :)

Since space is a premium, I'd put a nice comfy chair for reading near the window if that's not a desk in that picture.

And unless the full length mirror is especially pretty, I think I'd just hang one on the back of the door.

I'm not the best decorator, but I am good at making the most of small spaces. LOL

Other considerations - paint the wall a pretty light spa blue or spa green, and use white bed linens. Add a throw and a couple of pillows for color.

Yes -- hang a full-length mirror on the back of the door .....OR on the opposing wall (where the door swings open) and that spot would allow them to use the hooks for their robes -- and have a full-length mirror.

Yes -- a lovely spa blue (blue-green) would be amazing in this room.

A vote for a clean-lined fabric-covered taller headboard -- with basic linen fabric. They could make one -- or check out thrift stores or try Ikea. And then hang swing-arm-lamps on each side of the bed.

I agree with Bird Lover that a wrought iron bed would be nice. I think seeing some wall through the headboard (as opposed to a solid headboard) makes the room seem less cluttered.

Have they considered wall lamps instead of lamps for the bedside tables? That way, they could go with an even narrower bedside table that would just hold a book, alarm clock, small vase, etc.

If the hanging mirror is just for checking her appearance, would it somehow fit inside one of the Pax doors? I don't know that she'd be able to step back far enough from it if it's on the back of the door? What else is on the west wall?

Before she picks, or even considers wall color, she really needs to find her inspiration piece--the bedding. She may find something she totally loves and it may call for a very different wall color than blue.

For the windows, I'd look at plantation shutters. Of course, I always say that--I'm just such a fan. They are clean and simple and great for small rooms.

I hope she ends up loving whatever she chooses and enjoys her new home.

Another vote for hanging the mirror on the inside of the wardrobe if that's possible. I would keep the window treatments simple ... roman shades would be my choice. Looks like there's room for inside mount. Shutters would make opening the windows difficult with all the casement hardware.

With that wall of built-ins I'd be inclined to go with a metal bed also. Like Bird mentioned the footboard is wonderful for draping folded linens at night.

Mirror inside the wardrobe if possible.

At first I thought back of the door but then when the door is closed you will be looking at yourself in bed, kinda.

How about opposite the windows in the corner near the wardrobe? It would also bounce daylight around then, too.

Great replies everyone. Of course I forgot to include the two photos of beds she is considering, but I really see the point that you all have about a metal bed for the lighter feel of it.
Birdlover,
That wood you see is her nighttable on top of her old bed right now, while we have been working on room.
There really is no room for a chair anywhere. If you look at my measurments, it is not possible. I only wish...

Teacats, The mirror behind the door is one option that we have been considering.

Betsy, Thanks for your input on metal bed also plus the idea of putting the mirror on the inside of Pax wardrobe door. We will have to take a look at that.

Natal
Another vote for metal bed and inside of wardrobe, ummm.

Pal,
Your suggestion of across from window has me thinking. She has been talking about a cheap white back of door type Walmart mirror but she does have a really lovely dark wood framed bevel mirror in my basement storage because she had no room but maybe she could hang that one on the wall opposite the window.

anyways here are the two beds she has been contemplating but now that you have all mentioned metal maybe she will change her mind.

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My master bedroom is even smaller *without* the wardrobe and with a standard King bed. I have the blue/brown combo and while it looked good on paper I have grown to hate the blue walls. The drapes is an awesome brown, the trim is pure white and the walls are BM Nantucket Fog.

I have an older city home with a tiny bedroom. I would suggest a headboard mounted on the wall and a simple mattress and foundation on a metal frame. Every inch counts in the room, and the beds she is considering use up a couple extra inches on each side

With small nightstands, mount lamps on the wall instead of cluttering up the nightstands.

Silhouettes are nice but pricey. One inch wood slat blinds would work in that window - one blind mounted outside the windows but inside the inset of the wall. That should avoid interfering with the window cranks.

I like the color that's there now. I have Ellen Kennon Gustavian Grey on my walls. It shows as a pretty blue in my room.

Pretty room and that wardrobe is wonderful! Have they considered wall-mounted bedside lamps and shelves rather than bedside tables? Might open that wall a little more. I like the idea of the mirror on a door of the wardrobe.

PAX--isn't that Ikea? Looks like a built in. I like the idea of an iron bed too.

Also, what is the wall color? I really like it.

Graylings a wall mounted headboard might be an interesting option, as you mention a good way to save a few inches.
Cyn, shelves instead of night tables also might work. Something to consider.
Always1step. The color on walls now is bm putman ivory.

I really like the second bed; I just couldn't consider it for myself because my room is so dusty. (Yes, I dust, but it's off the foyer....)

Anyway, you might check out the Wesley Allen website for idea. They're very sturdy and last forever and can go into a child's room or guest room if they get tired of it.

You mentioned that she was considering an inexpensive back of door mirror from Walmart. If that's the case why not hang it inside the closet door. From your illustration it looks like the door would swing out enough that she could stand along the wall and get a good view.

I was really glad to see the upholstered bed in the second bed option, cause as I was looking at the room pics & sketch, that what I had in mind IMMEDIATELY.

I LOVE that room (LOVE small spaces) & here's my suggestions:

1. Upholstered bed in natural linen.

2. Closet wall & crown moulding in SW Westhighland White. Walls & ceiling in Canvas Tan (flat)

3. Bedding in a soft color...no pattern. Pattern will only make the room smaller.

4. An upholstered bench at the end of the bed in the same linen as the bed with perhaps contrast welt in the color of the bedding. Ebony legs. (Check out Bassett Furniture for both the bed & the bench as an alternative to where you're looking)

5. Ditch the globe pic. Whatever goes over the bed needs to be a simple stretched canvas in soft colors, or sepia tones.

6. I vote for simple bamboo or burlap roman shades inset on the windows.

7. Think more about texture than color & pattern in this room.

8. Consider these for over the nightstands to save all table space. (Nightstands should be light in feeling but of course functional).

~Jeana

Here is a link that might be useful: Nightstand lights

I would have a frameless beveled mirror across from the indows at Home Depot. Love mine.

~Jeana

InteriorStylist, those are lovely pendant lights, but can you imagine sitting in bed and having what is essentially a bare light bulb a foot away from your face?

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I agree with Jeana. I think a simple upholstered bed is the way to go, and I prefer the 2nd one you showed. Classic and beautiful without being overpowering in a small room. With simple linens in yummy neutral solid, luxurious fabrics.

I do not see an iron bed in that room, but I'm not a fan of iron beds. I think it will be too much in a small room like that. If your DD loves them, never mind:-)

Also, I think a bed with a footboard will just contribute to the small feeling of the room. A bed without footboard, like your 2 examples, is the way to go, IMO.

If small nightstands fit, I would go with that instead of shelves. I would think they will as much storage as possible in the room.

I like the color on the walls now, but then I have that in a bedroom, so I might be partial. But, I agree with those that said to find bedding and then pick paint color.

Love those PAX closets. Had no idea they would look so good. Good to know. Thanks!

What an addorable room! Love the glass knob.

The second bed looks perfect
If it's feasible, I would add trim around the window.
The window looks low to me compared to the door and PAX system. I would tall panels to create the illusion of height.
I have wall mounted bedside lamps and love them.