A footboard is absolutely out of the question when working with an ultra small space. All it does is make a little space seem smaller. Which means: when we move into our new studio apartment at the end of this week, we will not bring our nifty West Elm four poster canopy out of storage. (Sorry folks, West Elm stopped production so I can’t link to it. Check out this Architecture Bed by Room and Board instead!)
We’re going to need to conserve space in our new mini-sized place. While it makes perfect sense for our studio to get a queen sized bed, it doesn’t make sense for Mr. D’s 6’4 frame. Yep, we’re going to stick with a king sized bed. I know, it’s absurd- isn’t it? This is one time where we choose function over fashion. Mr. D tends to sleep in X formation and I will not be well rested if we have a queen sized bed.
If we go for a modern look, the Matera Bed from DWR could have my vote. It’s beautifully made, low, sleek and absolutely easy on the eyes. Not to mention, it gives us 6 drawers of folded storage. What could be better? The downside: it’s got a HUGE price tag. H-U-G-E. {But then again, if we don’t have to buy a dresser … winkwink!}
Speaking of huge price tags – if money were no object, you might find this Ligne Roset platform bed in our new place. I wouldn’t go with the matchy-matchy nightstands, but I love the punch of red and hot pink together. I especially adore it with those coal grey walls. Too bad you can’t actually paint a rental apartment grey, or can you? If the answer is no, I love this temporary color fix I found at Loving Living Small.
Given that Mr. D is still looking for work, we really shouldn’t be buying a bed at all. I may have Linge Roset taste, but we are currently on a CB2 budget! For the price, this Alpine bed may do the trick. I like that the headboard can double as a nightstand. That ledge would be a good spot for his iphone and my blackberry to sleep. {winkwink!}
This wooden bed is a fresh take on the tall, curvy upholstered headboards we’ve been seeing a lot of recently. I could easily lean towards the look that would be created by purchasing the Gustavian Vintage Bed from Viva Terra. It’s both modern and vintage, all at once.
The Francoise Bed from the Conran Shop seems to be the perfect fit. It’s the low profile-modern, Gustavian curvy, pop of red bed that I am looking for. Too bad it only comes in Queen size! I am gonna keep searching… we may be sleeping mattress-on-the-floor-style for some time to come!

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