In Defense of the Matching Bedroom Set, from 3 People Who Love Theirs
STYLE
Matching bedroom furniture is great, actually. Here are five reasons why.
May 5, 2023
Interior Define’s Latest Product Launch Puts Us to Sleep (In a Good Way)Home Projects
Here’s some news from the folks at Interior Define: the Chicago based retailer known for their highly customizable sofas are now moving into a new room in the house—the bedroom. The company recently launched their first three styles of customizable beds. The platform (no need for a boxspring!) beds, which debuted in mid May, include the wraparound, shelter style Oliver, the transitional Harper, and the minimal, modern Gray.
Apr 27, 2023
11 Low Bunk Beds Perfect for Toddlers Making the Transition to Big Kid BedsDecorating
These picks all have a bottom bunk low to the ground, for easy climbing in and out of bed.
Apr 14, 2023
15 Fun Kids’ Loft Beds That Help Make the Most of Their SpaceDecorating
We don’t know who’s going to love them more, you or your little one!
Apr 12, 2023
12 Twin Over Full Bunk Beds Every Kid (And Parent!) Will LoveDecorating
And yes, some of these have storage, too!
Apr 6, 2023
12 Kids Loft Beds with Desks for A Functional Sleep SpaceDecorating
Because who doesn't love a good 3-in-1?
Apr 3, 2023
12 Multipurpose Cribs With Built-In Changing TablesDecorating
Who doesn't love a good two-in-one?
Apr 2, 2023
What is a Trundle Bed? All Your Questions, Asked and AnsweredDecorating
Trundle beds are a must-have for making the most of a small bedroom, or creating the ultimate bunk space for epic sleepovers. The term originates from the British phase “truckle bed,” which has been traced back as far as the Elizabethan Age where Shakespeare himself uses it in his 1602 play, “The Merry Wives of Windsor.
Mar 20, 2023
This Bed Comes with Overhead Bin Storage — Yes, Like an AirplaneDecorating
If your bedroom feels as cramped as the economy section of an airplane, then here’s a first-class solution that just might help.
Feb 28, 2023
Canopy Beds Aren't Just for Kids, and These 7 Styles Prove ItDecorating
Starting at less than $400!
Feb 9, 2023
10 Convertible Beds to Try If Normal Beds Are Just Too Boring for You
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They're chic, stylish, and space-saving.
Feb 9, 2023
Beds are Going Lower & Lower—Do You Love (or Loathe!) the Trend?Decorating
What was once the look of college crash pads is basically now high design. I'm not entirely sure how I feel about this.
Oct 15, 2022
These Are The Top 10 Most Popular Bed Styles Right Now
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According to Google.
Jun 6, 2022
Twilight Sleep Sofa from DWRDecorating
The Twilight Sleep Sofa from Design Within Reach shows up fairly regularly in our Scavenger posts and is a popular solution for Apartment Therapy readers furnishing a modern space. Designed for occasional use as a sleeper, Twilight has a bare-bones design — a minimal platform, 2 stacked cushions and a large adjustable bolster.As a small armless sofa, Twilight Sleep Sofa is ok — the seat is comfy and firm but the lack of arms and the low bolster is not ideal for long-term lounging.
Apr 6, 2022
This Stylish Storage Bed Was a Cinch to Assemble and Freed Up So Much Space in My Tiny BedroomDecorating
I'm able to keep my belongings in my room without downsizing my bed, sacrificing style, or living in clutter.
Mar 23, 2022
How This Adjustable Bed Became an Easy IKEA HackHome Projects
Now I sleep so much better.
Mar 17, 2022
Wayfair Just Launched the Ultimate Collection for Fans of Industrial Design
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And many pieces are on sale!
Jan 28, 2022
This Unexpected, Small Space-Friendly Bed Is Suddenly Trendy AgainDecorating
It's the definition of cozy!
Nov 17, 2021
One Good Thing @ Small/Cool: The Amazing Novo Horizontal Murphy BedDecorating
Welcome back to One Good Thing, but this week NOT AT HOME! This week I ventured into the city to our remarkable, amazing Small Cool Experience where we’re OPENING UP NYC again and sharing ten rooms where we challenged ten awesome designers with ten themes to see what they would do. Each got 120 square feet and an endless array of sources to choose from – furniture, art, paint, rugs, lighting – you name it; they had the works.
Jun 11, 2021
8 Sleek and Stylish Beds That Are Perfect for Small Spaces
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Whether you're looking for a low-profile platform bed or a versatile storage bed.
May 18, 2021
Here’s Why Even Hot Sleepers Can’t Fall Asleep Without a Blanket, According to a Sleep Expert
Shopping
There's a scientific reason you can't kick your blanket to the curb (no matter how hot you sleep).
Apr 29, 2021
This Is the One Easy, Affordable Bedroom Swap Designers Say To MakeDecorating
A mini-makeover with a big impact!
Feb 20, 2021
10 Multi-Tasking Bookcase Headboards That’ll Help You Maximize Your Small Space
Shopping
It's the versatile furniture solution you may be overlooking.
Feb 5, 2021
Melissa Rivers’ Santa Monica Villa Holds the Canopy Bed of Our DreamsHome Projects
It's a large and cozy staple fit for a fairy tale.
Oct 16, 2020
20 Ways to Customize the IKEA KURA Loft Bed & Make It Your OwnDecorating
The KURA loft bed has earned its cred and its staying power. It’s cheap, ideal for small homes and, as you’ll see in these twenty examples, offers endless opportunities for customization. Paint, wood, fabric: choose your medium and make your KURA your own with a simple color upgrade or a full-on hack. 1. Wood slats cover this KURA to totally transform the look and lend it a tree house feel. (IKEAHackers) 2.
Jul 16, 2020
Raise the Roof: Kids’ Loft Bed InspirationDecorating
When I was in college, my roommate and I got a loft bed system, and I thought it was the coolest thing ever. Not only did we have lots of floor space to hang out and study, I loved having the privacy and coziness of my own secret bed platform. For small spaces, a loft can be a great way to open up floor space, but even if you don’t feel you need the extra room, a loft can be a great hideaway for a kid.
Jul 16, 2020
Review: The Hastens Excelsior IIHome Projects
Bed: Excelsior II with BJX Mattress Top Manufacturer: Hastens Retail Price: $13,350 I just received a new bed to test for October, so it’s time to weigh in on the bed I tested for the whole month of September — the Hastens. My nutshell review: awesome bed, awesomely expensive. I LOVE this bed for two reasons: 1. I sink into it wonderfully and sleep really well and 2. it has zero smells or textures that are toxic or off-putting. Ten beds to go.
Jul 15, 2020
Best Storage Beds of 2009Decorating
The Matera BedI am generally against storing things under your bed because I feel it creates bad bedroom energy, BUT I do find it necessary – at least a little bit – in NYC, so I’ve created and update this list each year. Following are the best storage beds that I know about, at a wide range of prices. If you are going to store, keep it organized, clean and as uncluttered as possible. And if you don’t need to, good for you!
Apr 19, 2020
Planning Ahead: Converting Twin Beds to BunksDecorating
Our recent roundup of twin beds elicited many comments from readers convinced that twins don’t make much sense because kids might outgrow them. But what about shared rooms and space constraints? My twins share a room and are perilously close to climbing out of their cribs, so we are looking at big kid beds. For our home and needs, it makes sense to buy twin beds that can be converted to bunk beds in a few years. In the course of shopping around we have learned a few things.
Mar 11, 2020
This Smart Bed Automatically Adjusts Temperature To Keep You AsleepDecorating
It can be warmed to 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
Feb 16, 2020
Try This DIY Project!: Turn an Old Box Spring Mattress into Stand Alone Bed FrameHome Projects
This DIY project is a great use for older box springs, and an affordable way to have a “brand new” bed. It only requires about four yards of upholstery fabric, and can be done in just a couple of hours… Katy from The Clever Bunny had a hand-me-down mattress which was relegated to her guest room. In lieu of a bed frame she chose to cover the box spring with fabric and add legs.
Dec 20, 2019
Upholstery Project: How To Make a DIY Headboard with Fabric SlipcoverHome Projects
I get obsessed with things I see on Pinterest, and this padded headboard (okay, the whole place) is one of my recent fixations. I like the modern, streamlined look of it— but that it’s also more relaxed than a lot of the tufted, nailhead DIY headboards I see all the time.
Dec 19, 2019
These Furniture Pieces Magically Hide Your Bed Decorating
Catching some zzz's has never been so practical.
Aug 14, 2019
Pull It Off: Beds in Front of WindowsDecorating
A Before & After last weekend held an important lesson: Sometimes just rearranging the existing furniture in your space can drastically affect the look of a room. But if your bedroom is extraordinarily small, you might have limited options on where you place your bed. To place a bed in front of a window and make it look more awesome than awkward, peruse these 12 rooms doing it right for inspiration. Ideas to remember when you’re thinking about this simple bedroom rearranging tip: 1.
Aug 12, 2019
6 Ways to Make Your Bed Look & Feel Larger Than It IsDecorating
Blessed with only enough room for a twin bed? Trying to make a double work for two while you save up for that California king? Buying a bed that’s properly in proportion to your space (or your budget) means you’re usually left wishing there was a little more room to spread out at night. Not all of these strategies will work for your life, and some of them only give you extra space visually.
Jun 26, 2019
Can’t Sleep? 5 Reasons Why Your Bedroom is Keeping You AwakeDecorating
Sleep is a key building block of health and happiness, yet it’s often hard to get and stay there for one night, let alone a string of several nights at a time. Here are five common reasons your bedroom isn’t working, and eight small changes to help you fall asleep, keep snoozing throughout the night, and ultimately function better the next day. PROBLEM #1: ALLERGIES Is your stuffy nose keeping you from getting shut eye?
May 4, 2019
Before & After: IKEA Futon Graduates From CollegeHome Projects
Certain decor doesn’t transition well from college to more grown-up digs, and your futon is one of them. Which makes this a good hack for folks who don’t want to get rid of the one they currently own, or spend the money on a new sofa. Elizabeth shows you how to do it with IKEA’s GRANKULLA, but you can use any similar type of wooden futon. To make this new daybed happen, Elizabeth disassembled the futon, made a few modifications, and then reconstructed it into a different shape.
May 4, 2019
Before and After: An Odd, Unused Spot Turned DIY Floating BedroomHome Projects
At first glance, this space above the bathroom in Brett’s apartment looked like an unfortunate eye sore. But Brett saw this area as more than wasted space. He had a vision, and very specific goals for the small space. And his DIY solution is both attractive and functional. Using 1/2 inch PVC piping from Home Depot and some standard wooden slats, Brett transformed this otherwise useless space into his bedroom!
May 3, 2019
Hide & Seek: Genius Hide-Away Bed Solutions for Small Space SleepingDecorating
Designers and amateur decorators always say that bedrooms are the spaces that get neglected most. After all, they’re never really on display when you have people over the way your kitchen, dining room and living room are, unless we’re talking overnight guests. But when space is tight, you must become strategic about your sleeping situations. Because you just might be sleeping where you entertain or entertaining where you sleep.
May 3, 2019
How To (Seriously!) Upgrade a Basic $40 IKEA FJELLSE Twin to a Beautiful Cane BedHome Projects
Serena & Lily IKEA FJELLSE Bed (I only had space for a single, but go for the queen!) Molding of your choosing (I used two of these from Home Depot) Set of IKEA VÄSENTLIG Curtain Finials White Spray Paint Set of Table Legs (I used these from Lowe’s) 2 Tee Nuts (make sure the thread size matches your table legs) 24″ Open Cane Webbing Wood Glue Saw Hammer Clamps Staplegun 1. Spray paint all the pieces before you get started. 2.
Apr 30, 2019
The Surprisingly Simple Bedroom Trend We’ve Been Seeing EverywhereDecorating
It’s no secret that streamlining is in right now. Many of us are carefully evaluating everything from our wardrobes to our kitchenware and enjoying feeling lighter as we let unneeded belongings go. And with that, it’s no surprise that we’re more and more drawn to a streamlined look when it comes to furniture and decor, too. Take bed frames and headboards, for example. Gone are the days of tufted, upholstered numbers and in are sleek, simple wooden options, like the ones below.
Mar 30, 2019
Space-Saving Murphy Beds You Can Either Buy or DIYHome Projects
Murphy beds are the ultimate space-savers. They neatly store themselves when not in use and can quickly turn your office or bonus room into a complete guest retreat. Finding an attractive Murphy bed within your budget just got easier, because we’ve rounded up our favorite DIY and pre-built options.
Feb 16, 2019
Tom Dixon’s Latest IKEA Collab Will Make You Never Want to Leave Your BedDecorating
The design partnership that encouraged us to farm in our homes are back with yet another innovative home goods product, and you’ll probably want to take the news lying down—in bed, that is. Perhaps that will help you to better visualize the functionality behind British designer Tom Dixon and IKEA’s customizable bed. The aluminum modular bed marks the second offering from the DELAKTIG line, whose inaugural release was the sleek hackable sofa with interchangeable cushions.
Jan 23, 2019
Before and After: This Makeover Comes With a Multi-Purpose IKEA Storage Bed Hack
What a nice bedroom! What will it have that’s new? Fresh bedding and/or wall paint? Or perhaps something a bit more dramatic . . . and even dog-friendly? This is so fun! And incredibly practical: additional storage, a nest-like reading/sleeping spot, a large mirror for outfit-evaluating and space embiggening, and a lovely new home for Deacon the dog. This makeover was created by Erica Massey—be sure to check out her Instagram for lots of puppy pics.
Apr 9, 2018
Why You Should Put Socks On Your Bed Frame
Few beds are heavy and stable enough to stay in place: most move around, however slightly. When you climb in at bedtime, flop over in the middle of the night, or engage in sexy times, your bed shifts along with you. Maybe it squeaks or makes some noise, or, god forbid, bangs against the wall from time to time. Here are a couple of easy and cheap ways to stop the rocking and the knocking… First off, make sure that, over time, your bolts and screws haven’t loosened.
Feb 27, 2018
The Weird True Story of the Rise and Fall of the Waterbed
If you’ve ever slept on a waterbed, you know that it is a singular experience. My cousins had one growing up, and I thought it was the most fascinating thing — I had never dreamed that sleep could feel (or, let’s be honest, sound) like that.
Feb 11, 2018
Daybeds, Murphy Beds & More You Can Make Yourself
The holidays often mean houseguests, so start preparing now. If you’re the type who prefers to make something rather than buy something, check out these DIY projects for daybeds, Murphy beds, trundle beds, and more – you’ll have enough room for everyone to sleep and sit.
Nov 6, 2017
It’s Time to Fall In Love With the Canopy Bed Again
The canopy bed of your childhood dreams has grown up and looks spectacular.
Jul 28, 2017
The Real Low-Down on Murphy Beds from People Who Use Them Every Night
I know Murphy beds have a reputation for being a smart choice when space is limited. But are they comfy? Are they hard to fold up and down? Do you have to sacrifice comfort for convenience? I decided to ask the best experts on Murphy beds to answer those questions and more: Three people who actually sleep in a Murphy bed every night. Editor Emily Graff lives in a patterned and pretty 550-square-foot Greenwich Village studio.
Jun 12, 2017
Wraparound Headboards: The Sexy, Unusual Bedroom Detail We Love
Embrace the style of headboard that embraces you.
May 25, 2017
Do You (Can You?) Sleep In A Twin Bed?
While we were discussing mattresses the other day, my partner offhandedly remarked (not about us, just in general), “Since when are adults incapable of sleeping in twin beds?” My ineloquent response included the words “starfish,” “too short” and “fall out!
May 16, 2015
Before & After: From Futon to Fun & Functional Guest Bed
Kristi’s guest bedroom is a walk-through room, so a regular bed just doesn’t work. But neither was this plain futon, so she decided to build something more functional. So stylish, and we love that it’s on casters! From Kristi: Our guest bedroom is a small room, and a walk through from the kitchen to the back of the house, so a traditional full-sized bed wouldn’t work.
Apr 23, 2015
A New Headboard by Bedtime: 12 Unusual & Affordable DIY Headboard Ideas
Looking to make a bold impact with your bedroom decor? We showed you unusual items to use as nightstands last week, but the sides of your bed aren’t the only place you can make a visual statement in your bedroom. Why not show off your personality with an unusual headboard, too? We’ve got 12 fun ideas you could DIY today. Top image: Hang a shag rug!
Feb 23, 2014
Before & After: Desk Made from an IKEA Bed Base
Drop by IKEA’s as-is section, any thrift store, Goodwill, or yard sale, and you’ll eventually run into one of these wooden slat bed bases.
Aug 23, 2013
How To: Make a Captain’s Bed on the Cheap
This is a small space DIY that’s clever, easy, and cheap. AT:SF reader Killorn wrote to us and told us how she turned an IKEA LACK shelf into under-bed storage. Before She says: I could not find a suitable storage bed in my budget that fit in the 64″ x 88″ alcove in my tiny apartment (450 sq. ft.), so I decided to build a plywood stage around a rolling LACK shelf to give the bed the appearance of a built-in.
Aug 29, 2008
Look! DIY Platform Bed With Storage
David tells us his DIY platform bed project isn’t yet complete, but we think he’s done such a spectacular job with his bed/storage to this point, we wanted to go ahead and share what’s he’s completed thus far… The bed frame is a platform filled in with sheet-rock compound. “…there’s a few things left to do to the bed before it’s complete.
May 8, 2008
How To: Dress a Platform Bed
When we made the switch from a plain old mattress and box springs to a platform bed, we started to change the way we made our bed. Before we had a duvet, and now we prefer using layers of quilts and blankets, neatly tucked and folded under the mattress to show off the bed’s clean, low-slung lines. This image (of the Hubert Modern Platform Bed at TREOmodern) shows the way that layers of bedding in the same family of colors can create a “striped” effect.
Dec 11, 2007
Maxwell's Top Picks: Air Mattresses
Maxwell's Top Picks: Air Mattresses
Jun 6, 2024
A Spice Rack Becomes a Bedside Shelf | IKEA Hacks
A Spice Rack Becomes a Bedside Shelf | IKEA Hacks
Apr 7, 2017
The Guide: Storage Beds
The Guide: Storage Beds
Mar 29, 2018
The Weird True History Of The Waterbed
The Weird True History Of The Waterbed
Mar 9, 2018