- 1). Position the bed first. Center the bed against the wall across from the main door for the best effect. If this won't work, look at the largest walls in the room. Avoid placing the bed under a window, but you can situate it between two windows or a window and a door. Keep at least 2 feet on each side of the bed and at the foot of it.
- 2). Situate a small table on each side of the bed. Use matching nightstands if you have them, or use mismatched occasional tables or inexpensive round "decorator" tables with matching floor-length cloths. You can even cover file cabinets with rounds of plywood on top and cloths draped to the floor for hidden storage. Set the tables with matching lamps that sit high enough to cast light onto the bed for reading. Or use narrow wall-mounted shelves and wall-mounted swing-arm lamps if space is tight or you favor a minimalist approach.
- 3). Place the dresser or an armoire on the wall opposite the bed for balance. This is the best location for a television as well, either on the dresser or in the armoire. A tall chest of drawers is better suited to a smaller wall. Put a bench or hope chest at the foot of the bed.
- 4). Tuck at least a small chair or chaise in a corner of the room if possible. Include a lamp and a flat surface for a drink to sit on. Use a love seat or a pair of upholstered chairs if you have room. Children benefit from a child-sized table and chairs, and older kids who like to have visitors in their rooms should have several small chairs and an occasional table or two.
- 5). Look around and see what room is left. Bring in other items you could use and place them in available spots. Consider a small writing desk, a pet bed or a bookcase. Attach a full-length mirror to the back of the door if you do not have a tall stand-mirror. Hang light-blocking curtains, and scatter rugs, lamps, art and accessories such as plants, pillows and throws around to make the room cozy.
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