A client’s 13-year old son had a corner attic bedroom that had been minimally refurbished when the family purchased and renovated the home. Because of the room's long, narrow shape, and the odd ceiling and wall angles, there was only room for a twin bed — and even that felt like an awkward placement because of the shallow nook that wasn’t quite deep enough to fully contain it. In addition, he had no room for a desk, which was becoming a bigger necessity as he entered the teen years. He wanted a room that both functioned well and looked appropriate for middle and high school.

With the goal of visually minimizing angles, as well as maximizing the nook where the bed was placed, we designed a custom platform that allowed for a solid façade to define both the sleeping/lounging space and the bookshelves behind it. This not only grounded the bed placement, but the platform style had the additional benefit of allowing more headspace for a growing teen. Drawers were added to the platform to allow for more clothing storage, and colorful led ground effects were added at the special design request of a 13-year old client.