Hello everyone, attached is a photo of our child’s bedroom. It measures about 4 × 4.2 m (13 × 14 ft) and has a very steep sloped ceiling! The ceiling height reaches up to 3.50 m (11.5 ft).
There is also a terrible, uninviting window (due to the construction, curtains are not an option?!) with an annoying radiator next to it.
I find it very difficult to furnish the room in a child-friendly way. Our daughter is reluctant to sleep under the sloped ceiling.
Therefore, the bed must be placed against the tall wall. Ideally, it should be 1.20 m (4 ft) wide.
I had thought about a Murphy bed before, but those are quite expensive compared to other options?!
A loft bed probably won’t work either, because it would have to be mounted above the door, preferably floating, but then there would only be 1.50 m (5 ft) clearance up to the highest point?!
A wardrobe would also need to fit along the tall wall next to the bed.
The radiator really bothers me because the bed obviously can’t be placed there.
Is there a reasonable alternative to the radiator? Maybe a very low, wide radiator installed in the corner of the slope (knee wall)?
Could it simply be relocated? Or would the cost-benefit ratio be unreasonable?
Maybe I’m complaining about first-world problems, but I just lack the imagination. I’ve been struggling with this room for four years.
That’s why I’m hoping for your help and ideas!!!
Or should/could I consider hiring an interior designer for this?!?
Best regards and a great 2020 to you all!
the clueless
There is also a terrible, uninviting window (due to the construction, curtains are not an option?!) with an annoying radiator next to it.
I find it very difficult to furnish the room in a child-friendly way. Our daughter is reluctant to sleep under the sloped ceiling.
Therefore, the bed must be placed against the tall wall. Ideally, it should be 1.20 m (4 ft) wide.
I had thought about a Murphy bed before, but those are quite expensive compared to other options?!
A loft bed probably won’t work either, because it would have to be mounted above the door, preferably floating, but then there would only be 1.50 m (5 ft) clearance up to the highest point?!
A wardrobe would also need to fit along the tall wall next to the bed.
The radiator really bothers me because the bed obviously can’t be placed there.
Is there a reasonable alternative to the radiator? Maybe a very low, wide radiator installed in the corner of the slope (knee wall)?
Could it simply be relocated? Or would the cost-benefit ratio be unreasonable?
Maybe I’m complaining about first-world problems, but I just lack the imagination. I’ve been struggling with this room for four years.
That’s why I’m hoping for your help and ideas!!!
Or should/could I consider hiring an interior designer for this?!?
Best regards and a great 2020 to you all!
the clueless
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nordanney3 Jan 2020 11:08hampshire schrieb:
It’s perfectly fine to consider together what the children’s room should be like.Collaborating is great! But here, from the original poster, I only read that she wants to completely remodel the poor daughter’s entire room. No background or wishes from the daughter herself. So far, my impression is “daughter calls, parents jump.” That’s why I wrote my post.
P.S. I have three daughters between 7 and 12 years old myself – so I’m familiar with the topic.
2linkehände2 schrieb:
. But above the door there is only 1.38 m (4.5 ft) up to the peak, and above the window (because of the roller shutter box) only 0.95 m (3.1 ft) to the peak.I meant the bottom edge of the bed equals the top edge of the window frame. If the roller shutter box is in the way, you can move the bed about 50 cm (20 inches) toward the door and then stretch a safety net between the bed and the exterior wall; that’s what I have in mind—just horizontally.There should be more than 1 meter (3.3 ft) of height left. And a bed is used horizontally, not vertically. That’s enough! When I was a student I had a loft bed with 90 cm (35 inches) of usable height for more than four years, and in a different apartment even only 70 cm (28 inches) for a short time—and that was really okay. Even a bunk bed rarely has more than 80 cm (31 inches) of usable height underneath!
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2linkehände23 Jan 2020 11:18Once again, I want to sincerely thank you all for your commitment! I truly appreciate it!
Don’t ask me why, but our daughter is afraid that someone could hide in the dark corner (knee wall space)… This can’t be explained by reason, but that’s how it is. Fears usually can’t be explained by logic or reason… They are simply personal! She hasn’t had any bad experiences… but these fears still exist for now.
I spoke with her again, and she would be okay sleeping under the sloped ceiling if the dark corner were removed… for example, by installing a closed shelving unit in the knee wall space. But only if nobody can hide in or behind it.
Our daughter will be turning nine soon… and I think it’s important to address her needs and fears so she feels comfortable in her room. After all, it is her room!
Don’t ask me why, but our daughter is afraid that someone could hide in the dark corner (knee wall space)… This can’t be explained by reason, but that’s how it is. Fears usually can’t be explained by logic or reason… They are simply personal! She hasn’t had any bad experiences… but these fears still exist for now.
I spoke with her again, and she would be okay sleeping under the sloped ceiling if the dark corner were removed… for example, by installing a closed shelving unit in the knee wall space. But only if nobody can hide in or behind it.
Our daughter will be turning nine soon… and I think it’s important to address her needs and fears so she feels comfortable in her room. After all, it is her room!
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hampshire3 Jan 2020 11:20The shown solution is great.
The child in this bed proves this statement wrong – yet there is more than enough space.
Scout schrieb:
And a bed is used horizontally, not vertically.
The child in this bed proves this statement wrong – yet there is more than enough space.
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2linkehände23 Jan 2020 11:22Oh, one more thing: I asked for help here because I lack both creativity and expertise! It’s not about fulfilling every wish my daughter has! I want to make the most of the small room, which is why I was counting on your ideas and knowledge! Of course, not at any cost!
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hampshire3 Jan 2020 11:25Based on the previous posts, my next idea would be: a loft bed, knee wall including shelving units with and without doors, heating stays where it is.
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