small space inspiration

Today's inspiration is an oldie, but a goodie.  Designer Robin Sillau designed this 8' x 6' x 8' bedroom to allow space for a closet.  I am always amazed by what people can do with small spaces.  When you live in a tiny space, every inch is valuable and I think Robin maximized her space beautifully.


Here is the loft bed she created, she did have it assembled professionally, but opted to get unfinished-wood and painted it herself.  I love the vintage bracket to the right of the bed that becomes a mini bedside table.  I am very into that stylish red chair and love the prints hanging above it.

Once the bed was raised, she cut two pieces of foam core, glued on the fabric, and then nailed the piece under the bed.  To create the curtains, she used hospital tracks and drilled them to the frame.  I really adore this little space.  The fabric makes it pop, but not feel too closed off, and the lucite table keeps the space airy and light.

Under the bed an Elfa closet was installed from the Container Store.  Extra knickknacks are stored in small storage boxes.  Organization is key in a space this small....

One of my favorites...a touch of floral {Sommers Suzani} mixed with stripes {DwellStudio Bedding}.  And although the ladder is essential to getting into the bed, I think it also makes for the perfect accessory.

Don't you love seeing how much can be done in such a small space?

*all photographs from decor8, there is also a wonderful interview withe the talented designer on their site
*originally published in Domino, Feb 2009