Weve spotted the bunk room trend everywhere from vacation rentals to grandparent nests and now in upscale controls.
Thesegorgeous guest roomsoffer the inspiration you gotta get a jump-start on your next project.
What Is a Bunk Room?
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A bunk room is a room that you outfit withmultiple sleeping spaces.
A bunk room is designed to sleep a crowd and makes the most of your square footage.
If youre lucky enough to have higher ceilings, even better.
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This will make it easier to get into that top bunk and provide a comfortable sleeping situation.
Here are a few of her best tips for privacy, lighting, and storage.
Color Coordinate
One way to instantly upgrade a bunk room is to stick to a narrow palette.
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Neutral, natural fibers likejute and rattantemper the playful hue.
Bromley suggests installing double-sided curtains so they look good from inside and outside the bunk.
Incorporate Lighting
Mounting a sconce in each berth lets every sleeper control their own reading light.
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Bromley says its handy to choose adjustable-arm sconces that can be pulled closer when needed.
If you cant hardwire lighting in, try one of the newcordless, rechargeable varietiesfrom Pooky.
Add Smart Storage
Take full advantage of thearea below the lower bunk.
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Bromleys have a trundle bed beneath, but you could also select a bed with drawers.
Bookshelves and awindow seat with drawersfurther maximize storage.
