This is a great concealed bed that is step beyond the technology of the Murphy bed. This hideaway bed folds up into a wall unit that looks like a normal entertainment center. The mechanized system extends out from a drawer which contains the mattress. The product comes from the Concealed Bed Company in the U.K. For people living in small spaces like lofts or tiny apartments, this type of product has a lot of appeal. Approximate price: $7,000. Product: here.
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A privacy screen is a nice design touch in an apartment space or house bedroom. Not only is it functional, but it adds to the warmth of a space. Sustainable bamboo is a popular home furnishing option for many products as the world becomes more in tune with environmental concerns about the earth. A nice thing about this screen is the how well is "covers up" being a floor to near ceiling height model. Many models have air spaces in the design which may not afford the privacy for which you seek. This privacy screen creates a nice "Zen bedroom" feel which would blend in nicely in any Japanese or Oriental decorating motif. It comes in two colors: chocolate and honey. Price: $259. Buy product: here.
Designer Atelier 552 makes the entry way activities of checking your self in the mirror, grabbing your coat from the coat rack, and picking up your keys and wallet a little more stylish. The "You and Me" set consists of three elements: wall mounted mirror, coat rack and side board in a nice modern style that takes up no floor space making it perfect for smaller interior environments. Pricing available from the manufacturer here.
Hopen are bedside tables from Ikea Bedroom designed for small space living residents of apartments, lofts, and dormitories. The first indication are the castor wheels which provide flexibility and allow you to move the furniture out of the way when you need to free up space in the bedroom. Further, the shelf at the bottom of these models can fit underneath a bed depending on what type of bed frame you have. Hopen comes in three colors oak, black, and brown and features frosted glass for its drawers. Hopen retails for $70 and can be found here: product. Measurements: 16 7/8" x 39 3/8" x 19 5/8".
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Furniture Fashion has reviewed some innovative "small space furniture" this year, and here is the best one I have seen in a long time. From BoConcpet comes the perfect ottoman / extra fold out bed combination that takes up a miserly 2 square feet and easily folds out to a full lenght sleeping surface. By day use it the ottoman to comfortably prop up your feet, and at night simply lift off the fabric cover and unfold the sturdy metal frame for an over night guest or yourself if you get kicked out of bed. $499-699 depending on fabric selection. Available at BoConcept specialty stores and authorized dealers.
