Very Small Spaces: Wall Desk and Lift Up Bed

Submitted by lynner4 on Mon, 10/22/2012 - 12:24

My son is moving into a 350 sq ft cottage and we are working on ideas to conserve every inch that we can. Most projects aren't appropriate for such a small space. I love this desk:
http://pinterest.com/pin/49891508343283358/
http://pinterest.com/pin/49891508343283349/

I bet Ana can come up with a way to make something like this that isn't as complicated nor expensive.

The other thing I want to make is a bed like this:
http://pinterest.com/pin/49891508343061082/

It looks like a great way to use the under the bed space easier and more fully.

Amomof3

Mon, 01/21/2013 - 16:17

This desk is what I am looking for too. I found specs online, kindof. Just can't seem to figure out if they used plywood, and how wide the legs are. Guess I will try to build it and hope it works!

re-store design

Thu, 01/24/2013 - 06:58

I would go with a murphy bed to maximize the space! Ana has a plan that can be adjusted to any size bed. It would be very easy to add some built in shelves for much needed storage.

http://ana-white.com/2010/03/plans-a-murphy-bed-you-can-build-and-affor…

I recently built several benches for a client that was lacking space. Benches are a great way to have a multi-use item. They can be used for seating, as a coffee table, desk chair, step stool, or a bedside table. A great space saver is to add hooks to the wall to hang them when not in use! Here is a link to the ones I just built. (plans from Ana of course!)

http://re-storedesign.com/2013/01/20/pottery-barn-hackbenches/

Good Luck!