Remember this layout?
Well, things have changed a lot, like they always do. In the office area, which is the bottom left room, we decided to have a long and narrow desk run the length of the windows so that we could put a murphy bed or a trundle bed where my huge partners desk used to sit.
I’m coming to realize that part of living in a big city is hosting an almost constant stream of house guests! I actually really love hosting though, so I don’t mind at all. I just wish we had a real bed for them that’s not of the leaky Aero variety.
Here’s an updated layout:
Turns out a Murphy bed would barely fit in the office space when pulled down. It was going to be so tight that the expense would have been wasted, I think. So, we are going the ‘daybed with a pop-up trundle’ route. Not my first choice, but after thinking about it for a few days, I’m sold on the idea. I’ve got two options right now, and I think I could make either one work great with a little elbow grease and some DIY spirit.
Option 1 is a curvy number, that could almost look Swedish. It reminds me a bit of the uber expensive Marston trundle bed from Restoration Hardware.
I’d paint it and do a cool mattress cover and skirt.
OR! I can get a simple pop up trundle frame and make upholstered sides to get this sort of look:
Armonia Decor, courtesy of the Glam Lamb
What’s your vote? Painted Swedish style or upholstered with a contrasting welt?
definitely upholstered. what a classy look. love the idea and can't wait to see the finished product.
upholstered with a contrasting welt sounds and looks divine!
I cannot wait to see your apt and what you've done with your space!!! I am literally on pins and needles.
My vote is for upholstered with a contrasting welt. 100%!
I would love to see you make that trundle bed frame into an upholstered bed.
upholstered.
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Love the upholstered version MUCH better. It looks more inviting both to sit on and to use as a bed.
painted swedish with little stenciled designs! norwegian blue with gold?
Oh this is tough! I know either would look amazing when you are done. I think I lean toward the upholstered option though. I think it will add something soft to the room since you will have the large desk running against the other wall.
Upholstered. Fo shizzle.
i say 2nd option!!
thanks for the mention too!!! xoxo
Upholstered, for sure. And make sure you let us know how we can diy it ourselves too. Can't wait to see!
i vote for the upholstered with contrast welt version! also, just want to say how great your posts are this week – love the diy curtains and all the tips on blogging! :)
My gut tells me that Option 2 may be the best bet. If you ever decided to move or upgrade, Option 2 is easily transferable to another style of home or even another room. Second, it is the msot easy to resell (at a profit I would think) because it can double as a sitting place and a bed for someone living in a studio or tight space.
We did the same thing for our office/guest room. A twin bed with another mattress underneath to pull out for guests.
I love both options, but my vote is for the upholstered frame. I am obsessed with the one in your inspiration photo – that would be stunning!
good luck!
Upholstered will give you a less heavy feeling and it will be just as comfortable. Go for it!
Upholstered all the way! I think it's much more versatile– you'll always be able to change the way it looks if you get bored and want to switch things up.
I like the upholstered option for sure! The wood option could make a small space feel tight.
BTW, how do you do it all – mom, blogger, designer, seeker…No, really, how do you do it??
I love the upholstered option. Where are you finding a trundle that pops up to make a larger bed? I am in need and can only find pullout trundles (not ideal for visiting couples).
Upholstered with a contrasting welt! It would be super chic and not too overwhelming for the space.
I'd love a tutorial on how to upholster a day bed!
Option 2! I have a pop up trundle similar to the one you are looking at. We bought it off of Craigslist for my fiancee's twin boys when they come to visit for the weekends. It performs double duty in our office. I think you will love the way it is unobtrusive and maneuverable. We've had ours set up as a sectional sofa, as a daybed, as a king bed and as a pair of twin beds. (Of course, if you upholster it, it will be more of a sofa, but I'm sure you will make it look wonderful.) As for option 1, I honestly think you will find the wooden bed bulky in such a small space.
Sorry to ramble. Love your blog. Best of luck.
Pop up trundle! I think it will look less heavy in a tight space, plus you always find the most beautiful fabrics!
I think it just depends on scale. Both are totally cute but if the room is at all tight, the wooden one might seem too bulky. My other thought is that #2 looks like it would make the most sense for a room that is mostly an office.
Upholstered Daybed…Visually the other may look too bulky?
I just did this for a client who already had an upholstered trundle. I built up the sides to 28" and bought 2.5" grosgrain at MJ trim to use all along the base and up the sides. Then we are doing a faily large nailhead on the grosgrain.
Whatever you decide will look great.
I'd like to say the wooden bed, because I have one similar and would love to see how you improve it. But that upholstered one is gorgeous!
If it's up against a wall, i'd want a three sided daybed like the Swedish – it's more comfortably couch-like.
I would love to see how you upholstered a frame, though, and i do prefer the clean lines of option 2. Could you upholster a three sided metal frame maybe?
upholstered! and then do a DIY for us,please!
I'm loving the upholstered one!
I love the idea of the upholstered simple frame. The one pictured is so beautiful. To me, he wooden bed seems a bit clunky for a small, open space. I would love to see your finished product!
I have the Swedish type in my daughters room, not exactly that one which I repainted white etc. It takes up a lot of room both visually and physically. I did measure carefully of course. I wish I has gone for the second one in your post… That would be my pic!
Cat
Upholstered. All the way.
What is the price difference? If it doesn't matter for your budget, I vote upholstered!
Jenny,
You will make either one of those options look fabulous. It seems like the upholstered version might take up less space though. Can't wait to see what you do!
I had that exact wooden bed in my guest room and LOVED it! I was forced to get rid of it when combining things for my move in with my man and I still miss it!
I'm pretty sure we can all agree we want to to do the upholstered b/c we want the tutorial :)
I vote upholstered!!
Upholstered!
upholstered!!!!
I vote Option #2…I too would love to see your ideas with the wooden bed, but I think it would feel and look too heavy in the small space.
I think both would be fine. Love that wooden bed, but if your space is small, the fabric covered one might take up less room and .
As soon as I saw the first picture I thought I was sold on that idea – I love furniture. But I am so curious about the 2nd option, and selfishly hope you choose it and show us how to do it!
I vote upholstered too!
We are working on a similar room–our guest room now needs to also function as a den/office/craft room–so we sold our guest bed a few weeks ago and ordered a sofa bed from Ethan Allen. Like you, I wanted to make sure that our guests have a really comfortable bed to sleep in, but a Murphy bed was not in the budget. We ended up selecting an upgrade option with EA in which there is an air mattress that expands the mattress to a regular size. I think it will be a more comfortable solution to the typical sofa bed, but we will finally get a lot more usage out of that room as a den with a comfy sofa in it.
Can't wait to see the final product!
upholstered with the contrasting welt – for sure!
I love the upholstered look, but have you checked the side mount Murphy/wall bed? Looks like a cabinet then folds down to a full or queen with long side against wall. Won't take much more space than a twin.
Don't paint that fab bed! Go with #2.
My vote is for upholstered for a cleaner look with more flexibility long-term.
I like option #2!
Both are amazing but I'm leaning towards the second options. Whatever you end up doing it will be great.
The upholstered option is really nice and I agree with other posters that it would be less intrusive in the space.