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Help! Mom/child bedroom layout

last year

I feel ive tried every single layout to make this bedroom work. please save me from myself?


one BR apt. full bed and junior ikea bed - about 42”-64”


can upload more photos if needed







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  • PRO
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    Just making sure I'm understanding... you need a full bed + a junior in this bedroom?

    Also, the only junior bed I found at Ikea was a completely different size from what you listed (about 42" x 64"). Ikea's junior is 27 1/2" x 63". That's a big difference for the size of the room, please confirm the correct size.

  • last year

    Yes @lisedv

  • last year

    I can't really see the two beds very well due to all the clutter. It would be better if you posted a photo with the beds made using the duvet/quilt/coverlet that you will use (unless you will be updating those). How old is your child?


    It would be helpful if you added dimensions of the walls/window/doorway in order for people to help you determine the best layout.

  • last year

    Depending on the age of the child, I'd probably place the junior Ikea bed lengthwise along the bigger closet wall (not the wall behind the door swing). I'd move that side of the closet stuff to one of the closets as you exit the other door of the bathroom near the entrance. If there's no electric outlet for a lamp, then look for a rechargeable wireless lamp. A small play area can be created in the living area in between the counter and the sofa.

  • PRO
    last year

    @Samantha B

    I had another question:

    The only junior bed I found at Ikea was a completely different size from what you listed (about 42" x 64"). Ikea's junior is 27 1/2" x 63". That's a big difference for the size of the room, please confirm the correct size.

  • last year

    Yes in the closet was the original idea but it’s too small and there are other renter factors I can’t work around like the door and a ton of ugly wire shelving the installed.

  • last year

    A bunk bed with full size bed on the bottom and twin size on top if the child is old enough to sleep on top.

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    Maybe this?

    I would be concerned about putting the child's bed right up against the window glass, but if you're willing to sacrifice some light and access to what looks like the operable part of the window, you could get a king-size upholstered headboard (some are quite reasonably priced), which would just about span the recessed window area at the mattress level and give your child some privacy and protection along that side of the bed. Colorful hanging fabric storage pockets on the side walls could hold some toys, books, etc., and serve as wall decoration for the child's space at the same time. And you have a more usable space for yourself.

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    I would not block that window, as it looks like the only fire egress

    If mom is sleeping solo, why a queen? Get another twin for now.

  • PRO
    last year

    I need a to scale plan showing window , doorways , where those lead and why the storage cart at all if you have clset. I agree 2 twin beds from what I can tell would be the right choice at the moment. How old is the child? IMO 2 twins will be able to be used where ever you go next a toddler bed pretty useless down the road .

  • last year

    I would absolutely put the kid bed in the window area. It’s a huge window, you could get some pretty blinds or curtains and it frees up floor space.

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    Good point, @olychick. Here's an option with the child's bed turned to leave the operable part of the window clear.

    A twin instead of a double for Mom would leave wider walkways and allow wider storage units flanking the bed.


  • PRO
    last year


    I don't think, even in dire circumstances, that mom and a child, are best served sharing a sleep space, unless that child is an infant.

    I'd get a pullout sleep sofa for the living room, use the lone bedroom for all clothing as best you can ( yours and the child) and for the inevitable toys, books, play stuff a kid needs.

    But jmho.: )

  • last year

    It’s important to realize that not everyone feels the need to abide by North American sleeping norms and many people all over the world share small spaces, including sleeping areas.

  • PRO
    last year

    The room is very small to accommodate both of your beds, here are a few suggestions with changing one of the beds.

    The suggestion made for a sleeper sofa in the living room is also a good one keeping the bedroom for the child with room for dresser, etc. for storage.

  • last year

    Plenty of Russians live in tiny apartments like yours. They would have a tall, narrow cabinet to the right of the bed. They would have a a tall, wide, but not deep dressed instead of the rolling thing you have. Depending on the age of the child, they would very likely have the adult sleep on a pull-out sofa in the living room, not share a bedroom with the child. In my experience, futons are pretty comfortable, most pullout sofas are not. They tended to use a duvet with cover instead of a topsheet, so getting the bed ready for the night was putting a fitted sheet on (or maybe keeping it on all the time and getting the duvet with cover. They would have underbed storage. I presume this is a rental, so you can't attach anything to the walls, like putting a shelf over your bed.


    In my experience, kids grow quickly, so your child with outgrow their junior bed in a few years.


  • PRO
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    Small apartment, wrong beds, both inhabitants. You can sleep in a twin bed, - an x long twin is ALL you are sleeping in, if with a partner in your bed ,if that bed were KING, in size.



    I'm certain there are varying sleeping conditions in this country, and all over the world.

    I think this is more about comfort and storage within a small apartment. There ARE fold out sofas, that are quite comfortable. That said?

    If the OP must share the room? Both occupants get a twin bed. The child gets rail for safety.

    It still far less than IDEAL.

    Send back Ikea, get platform with adequate under bed storage for roll out toys, etc

    Double hang the two closets outside the bedroom, and we will all hope your situation is temporary: )

  • last year

    Thank you <3 I really appreciate how the guidance has been delivered as well. Just what I needed.

  • last year

    Please don't block the window, in case of fire...unless it can easily be opened with the bed in place there. If there was a fire and fire fighters had to access from the deck, if someone is asleep or in bed overcome with smoke and they have to break a window to get in, the bed would be covered in shattered glass.

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