ENGLISH VERSION :
We meet again on this new Sunday for the fourth and last part of my mini-series Welcome Home. I chose to show you this room last because it was the one that required the most attention and that I took the longest to arrange.
Even if the result is quite accomplished, you should know that some changes will happen in the next months. Especially concerning the storage system that I would like to optimize as much as possible.
You may not know it, but the house I currently live in, which was originally a one-story house, has been renovated from top to bottom. The work allowed us to break down the old attic to make a floor, admittedly with low ceilings, but a floor nonetheless!
This gain of space gave life to a real bedroom, separated from the living room and thus to gain more space on the first floor.
The first few nights after the move were an opportunity to go camping because I had nothing but a sofa bed that was now sitting in my new living room. So I had to invest in a real bed, with a real mattress, a real box spring and it’s with a non dissimulated enthusiasm that I chose to give in to my crush.
A bed that combines style and practicality. With its beige quilted frame and romantic lines, the Hauga bed also has four storage compartments (two on each side) where I could store all my linens, pajamas and bathing suits.
Since the ceiling was relatively low and the room was totally empty when I moved in, I also had to choose an efficient option to optimize the attic areas and thus save a maximum of floor space.
So I opted for Kallax storage units from Ikea to arrange the whole length of the attic. And even if they have nothing aesthetic, these lockers are nevertheless very practical to store socks and underwear.
For the lighting, even if the two Velux windows were already providing a nice source of natural light, I decided to use cane or wood-effect bedside lamps and wall lamps to keep a natural look. Perfect for a cozy and subdued atmosphere in the evenings when I prefer to slip into bed earlier than expected and read a good book.
Last but not least, the famous Malm chest of drawers that I hesitated for a long time to choose another color. I finally chose the safety of white, the sea rush on the floor already giving the room a warm enough look.
In short, still in the same vein as my previous Home Sweet Home and 7 years in 18m2 decorating articles, the goal is to preserve the maximum amount of floor space to avoid shrinking the room. Opt for functional storage units and choose the most sober models possible to avoid getting bored too quickly. Finally, concerning the color, it is not very original but it remains a safe value, white will remain the best solution to preserve the light in a small or badly exposed room.