In your bedroom, where should the bed go?

Updated by February ,26, 2023

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Any bedroom plan must include the location of the bed. It's critical to get the layout of your bedroom just right the first time because it will significantly affect how useful your space is.

A lot will rely on the size and orientation of the bedroom when it comes to furniture placement. The "command" position, according to experts, is where the bed should be placed so that you can see the room's entrance while still not being immediately opposite the door. Additionally, it shouldn't be placed next to a party wall (in case noises from next door are too loud) or under a window (too draughty).

More than any other space in the home, your bedroom is the one place where you want to feel completely relaxed, comfortable, and rested. With fewer practical constraints than other areas of the house, once you’ve figured out where the bed should be placed – deciding on the rest of the bedroom layout is the easy part.

To help get you inspired we've rounded up an array of bedroom ideas – that put the bed at the forefront – to help you lay out the perfect space along with some handy bed ideas from the experts.

When planning a bedroom redesign, the most crucial decision to make is where to position the bed – being the largest piece of furniture in the room it will have a big impact on how the space functions, looks, and feels. Also, representing your health and well-being, according to bedroom interior designers, the bed is without a doubt the most important piece of furniture in your entire home.

The best location for your bed is in a 'commanding' position. This means that when in bed, you’re facing the door while not directly in line with the door. You also don’t want any doors to open up directly in line with the bed. If this is something you cannot achieve in your space, you might be able to use a bedroom mirror to see the door from your bed.

Headboards, along with bed placement, can transform a room – but there's much more to them than simply placing a padded board behind your bed's head. The headboard represents stability, support, and security in your life, especially in your romantic relationships. The idea behind this theory is that a solid wall, or headboard, will provide you with the necessary stability to face life head-on.

Another, less esoteric reason for placing a bed against the wall is to free up walking space in a small bedroom. The key ingredient for a peaceful small bedroom layout is a good flow of space. Balance around a central point is pleasing to the eye and creates a calming atmosphere. 'The perfect bedroom is poised between a tranquil aesthetic and pragmatic design,' says interior designer Emma Sims Hitditch of Sims Hilditch. A place to start is by designing around a central focal point,' she adds.

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In this type of kid's room scheme, use every inch of space by placing twin beds against opposite walls. This also creates a widening effect that makes the most of the room's proportions. Place a nightstand or bedroom storage unit between them to delineate the space further.

To bring an extra element and lift to a bedroom, use an accent color on the wall behind the bed – this will ground the room and feel nurturing.

However, this bedroom layout is usually only recommended if you have large windows or a spacious bedroom. If you are thinking about placing a bed beneath a window, consider making sure that it doesn't interrupt the natural light you receive. Instead, placing your bed facing toward the window, but not directly under or opposite, could be the ideal solution.