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My friend Cat and I were talking sleep. Or lack thereof. We are two of the worst sleepers ever, posting status updates on Twitter at 5 am. Things have gotten better, however, since we made these home changes. More

In small spaces — and even in large spaces — nothing does double duty in vertical space like the loft bed! Whether it's maximizing storage space, making the best of a crazy floor plan, or just because it looks cool, building your bed in the air is the way to go. We've found fifteen inspiring beds that involve just a bit of climbing before you crash — come look! More

I'm a big fan of color in the bedroom, but I don't really want to feel like I'm sleeping in a big pile of candy. I typically like linens and bed dressings that are a bit more calm, and although put-a-bird-on-it seems to have turned into put-a-pillow-on-it lately, the idea of taking off 8 layers of stuff just so I can sleep doesn't hold much appeal either. Instead, check out this creative way to bring some color in without drowning in it. More

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Sets of bedroom furniture can cost a lot of money and won't look very personal. Hand-me-downs are budget-friendly but won't always play nicely together, visually, in a space. Renter Jenna found a happy medium by painting four pieces of freebie bedroom furniture a single shade of blackish brown. More

When you love clothes and move into an apartment that only has one closet, what do you do? If you're Meghan, you build what could be the coolest rolling clothes rack ever. It has a built in drying rack, a bit of color, and keeps everything neat and tidy. Best of all — she shares how to make your own! Score! More

Even if your bedroom is lacking in space, it doesn't have to be lacking in style. We've rounded up 10 small bedrooms that combine smart solutions, personal touches, and a distinct sense of style to create unique personal havens with a small footprint. Check out our picks, organized by style, below the jump. More

Our internal clocks are mysterious, often frustrating biological mechanisms. While some folks pop right out of bed with a spring in their step, many find waking up early to be a daily exercise in self-torture. There are plenty of remedies that aim to shock you, such as Nanda's 'Clocky' alarms that run and roll away to lure you from bed, but I'm no fan of rude awakenings. Here are a few ways technology can ease you into becoming more of a morning person. More

As a design blogger, I can't help noticing certain trends in the images I pore through every day. Last week, while searching for images of beautiful modern canopy beds, one bed in particular kept popping up over and over. It's like the Eames chair of beds...simple, beautiful, modern, and seemingly ubiquitous. More