Three Space Saving Bed Ideas For Small Apartments

Today, the size of new apartments is surprisingly growing – albeit not by much.

Between 1996 and 2014, the size of the average apartment in Toronto decreased by 20%, despite the fact that an average of three people lived there.

With real estate at a premium in most major cities, property developers are maximizing their return on investment by building smaller spaces for us to live in– more studio apartments, and more townhouses.

Today, households are more used to smaller living spaces. However, some great ideas for space-saving include beds and furniture for small apartments.

Mid-sleepers and high-sleepers

Cabin mid-sleepers are perfect for a small bedroom because the area underneath can be used for storage.

Many models also have stairs that incorporate drawers for clothing storage. They come in single and double sizes and are built for adults and children.

High-sleepers have the added advantage of using the space underneath for a small office area if they have a built-in desk. You can also purchase high-sleepers with a sofa bed underneath if you have guests.

Foldaway integrated wall beds

Integrated wall beds are ingenious if you want to make the most of your space.

The storage area, which is essentially underneath the bed, can hold clothes, books, and personal possessions.

Alternatively, some wall beds have a storage area behind the head of the bed, and when the bed folds up to the wall, it is accommodated in front of the storage. This bed setup is ideal if you want to use the area for hanging space.

With a wall bed, a supportive memory foam or hybrid mattress is a good choice, as they are lighter than fully coil sprung mattresses.

In reviews, customers compare Dreamcloud, a hybrid memory foam and coil mattress, to other products and find that it is more supportive for a good night’s sleep—certainly suitable for use with a wall bed.

Divan storage beds

The divan bed is the classic choice for a small apartment if you want to store items underneath it that you use infrequently, such as spare duvet and pillow covers, blankets, and winter clothing.

The added advantage to a divan base, rather than a standard bed, is that your possessions are hidden away underneath it.

Perfect if you’re not always tidy.

Your bed isn’t just somewhere to sleep; if you live in a small apartment, it can also include valuable storage space. With the right mattress, you don’t have to compromise on comfort, either.