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Live large in a small bedroom by taking full advantage of the available space. When you're arranging the room to accommodate a sleeping area and study space, choose furniture that's in scale with the room's petite size and meets your bedroom needs. Large, bulky pieces can quickly consume the floor space to generate a clunky, crowded room, making it difficult to even walk around.

Sweet Dreams Place the largest piece of furniture, a bed, in a small bedroom first, followed by the desk and other pieces. Where you position a bed is determined by the physical layout of your bedroom, as well as personal preference. The typical location for a bed is in the center of the longest wall, but in a bedroom with limited floor space, you may need to nestle it into a vacant corner to provide enough room to walk alongside it. Furniture layout guidelines that are used by professional interior designers suggest a minimum two-foot clearance around the exposed sides and end of a bed.

Work Station Situate your desk where it fits comfortably into the bedroom and where you enjoy working. By placing a low-profile desk in front of a bedroom window, you get to enjoy the outdoor view while saving solid wall space for taller furniture pieces. Or, position a petite writing desk against the foot of your bed as a space-saving location that's also aesthetically pleasing. When you place a desk beside your bed, the piece does double-duty as a desk and nightstand. Set an organizer on top of your desktop to keep small office supplies neatly organized and within easy reach. If you're planning to work for long periods of time at your desk, pair it with an ergonomic chair for increased comfort.

Organized Storage Arrange your bedroom to provide organized storage space for bed linens, clothing articles and desk-related items. Make optimal use of the vertical space in a small bedroom by furnishing it with a floor-to-ceiling open shelving unit to store electronic items and books. Slide decorative boxes onto the shelves filled with photographs, small desk-related items, CDs and DVDs. Store seasonal clothing and bed linens in large plastic bins, and tuck them underneath your bed. Attach a small rack with hooks onto the back of your bedroom door to hang jackets, sweaters or coats. Slide a locking file cabinet underneath your desktop to keep important documents safely organized. Shove a chest of drawers into a recessed wall area to make good use of an awkward area.

Lounging Space Design a spot where you can sink down and relax in a comfortable armchair. In a small bedroom where space is tight, situate a chair with a small footprint into an empty corner to carve out a spot for reading and lounging. Slide a small storage ottoman against the chair so you can stretch out your legs and relax. Stash reading and work-related materials inside the ottoman to keep them readily available when you need them. Drape a cozy furniture throw over the back of your armchair for chilly days.

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