Regular beds can take up a lot of space. Fortunately, for those of us who don’t live in large and roomy properties, there are a few space-saving solutions to consider that could be excellent for additional family members or guests. Below are 6 examples to look into.
Murphy bed
Murphy beds are designed to fold-up into a frame in the wall when not in use. This allows you to use the entire room for other purposes when the bed is folded away. Murphy beds are excellent for studio apartments or multi-functional spare rooms – it may be possible to pull out a fold-away dining table or fold-away office desk when the bed is put away, turning the room into an all-in-one dining room/home office/guest bedroom.
Sofa bed
Rather than having to buy a separate guest bed and sofa, you could save space with these best-selling sofa beds. These beds turn your living room into a guest bedroom by allowing your sofa to be converted into a comfy bed. This usually consists of a mattress that folds from within the sofa when you take off the seat cushions. If you can, test the comfort of this sofa-bed before buying, as these beds can vary in quality.
Trundle bed
Trundle beds are slide-out beds that can be placed under a sofa or another bed. These are another excellent bed option for guests. Just make sure that you have enough room for this trundle bed to pull out fully – in a narrow bedroom, they may not be practical, however, they can often be great solutions in living rooms.
Low bed
In rooms with low ceilings, low beds can help to add more head space while sleeping. They are excellent for placing in lofts with sloped roofs. Low beds come in a variety of sizes including super kings. These beds are also a popular option for toddlers transitioning out of cots, because they don’t cause injury if you fall out of them.
Bunk bed
Need two kids to share a bedroom, but don’t really have the space for two separate beds? A bunk bed is a popular solution to this dilemma. These consist of two beds stacked on top of each other, with each a ladder or a small staircase leading up to the top bunk. You can save money on bunk beds by buying them second-hand. Triple bunk beds may even be an option for three kids sharing a room.
Inflatable bed
The cheapest space-saving bed option is to buy an inflatable mattress. This can be inflated and placed on a living room or bedroom floor when guests are over. When not in use, you can deflate them and fold them up – they are usually compact enough to fit in a drawer or at the bottom of a cupboard. It’s worth investing in an electric pump if you buy an air bed, as this will make inflating the bed much quicker. Higher quality inflatable beds will last longer and offer a greater level of comfort, but will cost more.
