Q&A for How to Design Your Bedroom

The placement of a bed depends on personal preference but here are some things to consider: If you like windows, place the bed so that you can look outside the window while in your bed. Keep the bed away from the main traffic way in and out of the bedroom. If possible, place the bed against an internal wall, to avoid problems from damp or heat from outside. Consider leaving plenty of walking space around double/queen/king beds as this makes it easier to get in on your own side and to make the bed. Single beds can be placed against a wall to create more room space. Where possible, avoid placing the head of the bed near the door where people can see you as they walk past.

If you have a bedside table, place a lamp (or lamps) on each table for easy access to lighting. The switch should be easily reached by hand. If you have only overhead lighting, place a switch for these lights near the bed and include a dimmer capacity so the lights can be turned as low as possible. Fairy lights above the head end of the bed, or on a bedhead, are a nice touch if you like them.

You can easily make a bedside table from a sturdy cardboard box with a cloth thrown over it. Make sure the open end is taped shut and facing downward onto the floor. Put a lamp and other items on it and if you need more space, you can even store things inside before taping it shut. If the cloth is long enough, you won't even notice it's a box. Also, check out thrift stores and recycling centers, you might just find a bedside table or other piece of furniture that will fit your budget.

Get rid of things you don't use or wear very frequently, then invest in some creative storage solutions, like shelves and bins. You can also store things under your bed, and they make bins specially designed to fit under there.

You might have to place the head of your bed against one wall and have the foot of your bed come out into the middle of the room. If the window is not too low, you might be able to put your bed underneath it still. If you have a tall headboard and need access to the window, you might have to find a different wall. Perhaps a wall behind the door?

Curtains are sometimes hung in front of doors to keep out drafts; this is a common reason to have a door curtain in the UK. If your door has a glass panel, a door curtain provides privacy. If it's not a fire or trip hazard and you like how it looks, there doesn't really have to be a reason for having a door curtain.

It is up to your personal choice. Putting your bed beside the door may give you more free space, but moving the bed so it is in front of the door could make the room feel more comfortable.

Donate all the toys you haven't used for a while and probably won't use again, and store your other toys in a box. You can put the box in your closet or in a corner, and choose 2-4 stuffed animals to place on your bed.