Before & After: A Small, Narrow Bedroom Gets Everything It Needs

updated May 4, 2019
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Small bedrooms are always a challenge but a very narrow room has particular design obstacles to overcome. This bedroom, a former maid’s room in a pre-war building, is only 5’7″ wide – less than the length of a typical twin bed. The solution? A lofted space for sleeping leaving ample room for a workspace and storage for the young occupant.

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Casa Kids in Brooklyn took on this project with designer Roberto Gil at the helm. All of the custom-built furniture was placed flush to one wall to create an easy flow and maximize open floor space.

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The under-bed workspace can accommodate two chairs if a friend is visiting and has plenty of shelves for storage.

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Stairs offer a safe option for ascent and incorporate storage drawers.

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A matching wardrobe in the corner stores clothing and shoes and utilizes the height of the room.

Thank you, Roberto!

Re-edited from a post originally published 3.11.15-NT