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KARLA DREYER SPACE HOG In a small bedroom, the bed will take up the majority of the floor space. We started with a beautiful wood storage bed which allows you to use that same square footage for both sleeping and storage. SIDE STORY It's always a good idea to think lateral when designing a small space. On one side of the bed, we placed a small side table with a bookshelf behind it to double the storage. On the other side of the bed, we skipped the side table and used a dresser instead. This gives us the storage space of a dresser but you can still use it as a side table as well. GO NEUTRAL In a small space, it’s nice to keep the color palette neutral to open up the space and add warmth. We have accomplished this with beautiful rugs, a small chair and side table as well as a basket for storage. HANG AROUND Hanging lighting from the ceiling rather than placing lamps on a side table is another great space saving tip! Design by Karla Dreyer, www.karladreyerdesign.com; Photography by Janis Nicolay, www.janisnicolay.com; Furniture and Accessories, Rosewood Home & Condo, www.exoticrosewood.com CANADIANHOMETRENDS.COM 67