Are your bedrooms unused for much of the day? If so, perhaps you could consider transferring some hobbies or activities there and relieving some of the pressure on the living room. It is certainly a very good idea for children and teenagers. But even if you’re going to keep it just for sleeping and dressing, … Read more
Homes where the children’s possessions and activities appear to spread through every room give a chaotic impression and can have the effect of limiting adults’ activities. Children themselves are usually happiest when their activity areas are clearly defined Toddler to teenager Choosing and planning a room for a child presents a number of problems and … Read more
The basic requirements of a bedroom for adults are a bed, somewhere to store clothes, a dressing table of some kind, something to sit on and a mirror. For a single occupant even a room no bigger than, say, 10 ft by 10ft (3 by 3m) can be made to work as a bedroom, provided … Read more
People spend on average a third of their lives in bed. A relaxing bedroom is therefore essential; a comfortable and adequately sized bed or beds even more so. Except where there is a separate dressing room or dressing area en suite — a refinement which few family houses have space for — the bedroom is … Read more