Rectangular bedrooms are functional and symmetrical. Depending on window and door placements, closets, and the width and length of your space, there are numerous ways to layout a rectangular bedroom to accommodate a bed, nightstands, and extras like a dresser, a reading chair, or a desk.
Whether you are laying out a smaller bedroom or looking to maximize flow in a long and narrow space, these rectangular bedroom layouts will help you to make the most of your space.
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of 12Anchor Bed on the Far Wall
Credit: Neva Interior Design / Photo by Picthouse – Patrick Mancliere
Elevate a rectangular bedroom that’s short on space with a decorative accent wall to anchor your bed. Patterned wallpaper and a wall-to-wall headboard with built-in storage adds color and creates a focal point to make this narrow space feel grander.
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of 12Push the Bed Into a Corner
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If you want to put a larger bed in a smaller room, consider pushing it into the corner. This layout works best for kids‘ rooms or bedrooms designed for one, since it will only leave space for a single bedside table and limit access when climbing in and out.
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of 12Center Bed on Longest Wall
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Center your bed on the longest wall of a rectangular bedroom for a symmetrical feel. Place bedside tables and matching lamps on either side or insert your bed on a wall of built-in cabinetry to maximize small bedroom storage.
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of 12Install a Murphy Bed Wall
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Install a space-saving Murphy bed and a built-in desk to make a rectangular bedroom feel streamlined. This layout works well in small bedrooms, guest bedrooms, and office guest rooms.
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of 12Center Bed on a Side Wall
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In a long rectangular bedroom that is accessed from one of two shorter walls, anchoring the bed against the longer side wall is a functional choice that will preserve flow. In this space, the bed is centered on the left wall, leaving a clear path to the window and space for a small reading chair.
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of 12Position Bed Under Windows
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Place a double bed under the windows on the far wall of a long rectangular bedroom. If the space is narrow, opt for a headboard with integrated nightstands rather than bedside tables.
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of 12Float the Bed
Credit: Design by Leanne Ford Interiors / Photo by Erin Kelly
Float the bed in the center of a rectangular bedroom for a minimalist feel with maximum flow. This all-white space includes an upholstered headboard that incorporates bedside lights and nightstands.
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of 12Utlize the Longest Wall
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In a small rectangular space, lay out your bed with the long side of the mattress pushed up against the longest wall. In this space, a bed is tucked into the corner, with a single bedside table on the outer edge near the door.
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of 12Try a Multifunctional Daybed
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Save space in a kids‘ room by using a daybed that stretches from wall to wall. This multifunctional piece of furniture doubles as a couch or reading nook during the day with the addition of throw pillows.
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of 12Incorporate a Closet Wall
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Position your bed with the long side perpendicular to a wall of closets. This will allow clearance to open closet doors and leave room for small bedside tables on both sides of the bed.
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of 12Install a Desk or Dresser
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Use a galley-style layout in a wide rectangular bedroom with vaulted ceilings. In this airy space, the bed and mismatched nightstands are centered on the righthand wall, while a desk is pushed up against the lefthand wall, leaving French doors on the far wall accessible to the outdoor balcony.
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Swap a desk for a dresser if you don’t need or want a desk in the bedroom. Use the dresser as a TV stand if your bedroom includes a TV.
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of 12Work Around a Fireplace
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In a bedroom with a fireplace, place the bed opposite the fireplace wall for a cozy feel. In this rustic space, that means centering the bed on the lefthand wall directly across from the firebox.