Small and narrow bedrooms are reality that we should face and handle, and we do that successfully! There are many options and ideas to deal with such spaces turning them into lovely bedrooms that feature stylish decor and are functional enough at the same time. One of ideas you may apply (or sometimes you have to) is placing a bed at the window to save the space, and today’s roundup is dedicated to styling such bedrooms and all the pifalls you can find while designing one.
What Are A Bed At A Window Advantages?
First of all, it’s a space-saving solution that helps you make your bedroom more functional. Sometimes, when the bedroom is really narrow, it’s the only way to squeeze in a properly sized bed. Second, this is a cool way to wake up better as the bed will be flooded with light in the morning, and it will help you waking up. Third, you get a creative headboard, which is a window, and if the window is creative shaped, it’s even cooler, and the windowsill as a hidden shelf for storage. Fourth, even if you have a small window, you can easily create an illusion that it’s a big one placing a bed at it and adding ceiling to floor curtains.
This chic neutral bedroom shows off a small arched window and a bed at it, side tables, a bench, some plant life and books.
The neutral kid's space is done with tan walls, a bed at the window, a small workspace, pretty decor.
The sleeping zone is placed at the window, styled with an artwork and some lamps and is separated from the rest of the space with a cabinet.
The small bedroom shows off a window, a wooden bed with boho bedding, side tables and some lamps.
The neutral space is done with a bed at the window that is separated with curtains from the rest of the room.
The stylish bedroom shows off both black and white walls, a window with shades, a bed with monochromatic bedding and leather stools.
The neutral boho space is done with a small window, a bed with neutral bedding, a rack with plants and decor and some pretty details.
The sleeping space is organized at the bow window, with a bed, a storage unit, some lamps, plants.
This bright space is done with a yellow accent wall, a bed with bright bedding, a storage unit, potted plants and yellow touches.
The neutral space shows off a bed at the window, potted plants, a vintage storage unit and a white curtain.
This lovely contemporary bedroom is done with a low wide window, a bed, a stylish dresser and a chair, a statement artwork.
The bedroom shows off a corner window, a grey bed with bedding, jute poufs, lamps and an artwork.
The bedroom is done with a window, a bed with neutral bedding, navy curtains, a chic crystal chandelier.
The windows in the corner create a lovely light-filled zone, which is finished with a daybed and pillows, a small chest with a lantern.
The small white guest bedroom is done with a large window, a metal bed that doesn't block out the light and a gallery wall.
What Are A Bed At A Window Disadvantages?
The main disadvantage is the same as advantage: a lot of light, which can be a plus or a minus depending on your preferences. The second point I can name is that if the window frames aren’t that good, you may catch some draughts while being in bed. With some windows you won’t be able to use windowsills or conceal the size of the window if you place the bed to the window with its side or if you have an attic window.
The tiny guest bedroom is done with a window, a bed with pink pillows, some plant life and a fluffy pendant lamp.
The industrial bedroom is done with white brick walls, a bed at the window, nightstands with plants and a table lamp.
The space is done with a corner window, a bed at the walls, a nightstand with books and a black floor lamp.
The small light-filled space is done with a window, a bed, a lot of plants to make the room feel like orangery.
The modern farmhouse bedroom is done with a window, a metal bed with neutral bedding, nightstands, a bench and black lamps.
The white Scandinavian bedroom is done with a window, a bed with neutral bedding, a book stack and a bedside table with a lamp.
The tiny bedroom is done with a semi arched window, a bed with neutral bedding, a gallery wall and some lovely decor.
The shared kids' room is done with beds at the windows and are separated with a shelf panel.
The white bedroom is done with a storage bed with neutral bedding, a cabinet, a play kitchen and a basket and some lovely decor.
The Nordic space is done with an arched window, a bed with lovely bedding, a lamp and some decor.
Placing a bed under a skylight might work in a small room.
The neutral bedroom is done with a skylight styled with sheer curtains, a bed with printed bedding, nightstands and a wardrobe.
The niche is created at the arched window, a storage bed, some lamps and magazines at the bed.
The Scandinavian bedroom is done with a bed at the window, mix and match nightstands, a gallery wall and a tall dresser.
The Nordic bedroom shows off a bed at the window, with black lamps and minimal decor.
The small modern bedroom is done with two small windows, a bed with stylish bedding, a nightstand and a black sconce.
How To Style A Bed At A Window?
Decide how you’ll place your bed at the window: with its headboard or side, or under it, if the window is located high or closer to the ceiling. If it’s a bay window, you will get something like a niche here, and if it’s a corner window, placing the bed with its side to it will be the only option. If you use the window as a headboard, make sure you have curtains that not only enlarge the window but also block out the unwanted light and darughts if any. Use the windowsill for hidden storage or even as a nightstand. If you have space on any side of the bed, go for matching or mismatching nightstands and some decor. Sometimes you can place the bed partly at the window and add a plant to the space that is left.
The refined small bedroom is done with a comfy bed at the window, nightstands and lamps, a lovely bead chandelier.
The modern bedroom is done with light blue walls, a small window and a bed at it, printed bedding, a leather bench and matching nightstands.
The little sleeping space shows off with a window, a bed at it, stools as nightstands, artwork and a table lamp.
The white room is done with a bed at the window, creative wardrobes, a metal chair and colorful bedding.
This light-filled space is done with several windows, at which the bed is placed, with printed bedding, stylish lamps.
The small attic bedroom is done with a tiny window, a bed with neutral bedding, mismatching nightstands.
The triple window takes the whole wall, the bed is placed at the windows, there's a shelf with potted greenery and a gallery wall.
The bedroom is done with windows, a bed with a cane headboard, a makeshift closet, some decor and plants.
The Nordic bedroom shows off a charcoal accent wall, a bed at the windows, greenery, a vanity and some lamps.
The warm-toned bedroom is done with two windows, the metal bed with colorful bedding, a soft bench, a pink storage unit and a boho rug.
This extremely narrow bedroom is styled with a white brick and sleek blue wall, a bed at the window, a shelf with books.
The room shows off a a unique ceiling and a creative window, a bed with neutral bedding, some posters and a folding stool.
The stylish bedroom is done with a wide window, a bed with an upholstered green headboard, a bench, a wall lamp.
The boho bedroom shows off a bed at the window, a boho rug, a white sofa and a wooden stool and surfing boards.
The bedroom is done with a window, a bed at it, a bench wih books and some lamps.
The neutral space is done with a small bed at the window, built-in shelves, some posters and cool decor.
The bedroom is done with a bed placed at the window, some plants and an artwork.
The small and cozy space shows off a window and a bed at it, a nightstand, some plants and lights plus windowsill for storage.