Styling Your Bedroom: The Corner Bed Floor Plan

Put the bed in the corner for a whole new angle on your furniture arrangement

Shawn GauthierDecember 12, 2011

I'm a freelance writer and design enthusiast who believes the best design is collected, not decorated, and that homes should always be as comfortable and functional as they are chic. In addition to writing for Houzz, I work as the Head Copywriter for Layla Grayce and Zinc Door.

Does a bedroom in your home feature window placements, architectural detail or size limitations that are making the floor plan difficult? Before you pull out your hair, consider the corner bed style. Whether it’s getting the most out of floor space, increasing functionality in a room or just balancing an overall look, the corner bed may the answer you’re looking for. Take a look at how a few Houzzers made the corner bed look work.

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Anita Diaz for Far Above Rubies

The first possible placement is pushing the head of the bed into the corner. Don’t think of the space between the bed and corner as dead space; use it for decorative accents or a functional addition. In this example, a plant adds height and texture to the space.

Lori Gilder

This bedroom created a functional space between the bed and corner by adding a table for lights or accessories.

Adeeni Design Group

A shelving unit helps ground the bed in the space while giving trinkets and accessories a place.

ibrahim radwan

Another option is pushing both the top and side of the bed into the corner. If this is the best possible layout for you, turn it into a cozy sanctuary with the use of multiple pillows. A soft bed against cold, hard walls can appear harsh, but disguising that transition with pillows will make all the difference.

Carla Aston | Interior Designer

Consider adding a headboard to each side that is against the wall. This will help the bed feel as if it’s in its proper place in the room’s layout while achieving the same softness as pillows.

Etna STUDIO

Or, keep things very contemporary by maintaining a sleekness with your corner bed. This one is found in a studio apartment. It’s so chic and clean, it could double as the sofa during the day.

Tracery Interiors

Twin beds pushed into corners are ideal for kids’ and guest rooms. In general, this layout will maximize walking space between the beds, making it easier to maneuver through the room. In this picture, beds with tall posts enhance the height and add architectural dimension to the space.

David Churchill - Architectural Photographer

Even the smallest of spaces can seem luxurious with this floor plan. From contrasting colors to scrumptious linens to lacquered finishes, these built-in twin beds in the corners exhibit an air of elegance. Would you ever believe this bedroom is actually found on a yacht?

Pure Style by Jerry Bussanmas

A corner bed can become quite handy when you want to maximize functionality in a room. Here, a corner bed allows the other half of the room to be used as an office.

Tobi Fairley Interior Design

Studio apartments also benefit from this floor plan. A bed in the corner will create a distinct sleeping space separate from everyday living, especially when it’s enclosed by a privacy curtain.

Stonebreaker Builders & Remodelers

Want to maximize sleeping space in a narrow room? Bunk beds in the corner will do just the trick.

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