Room Planning Guide for Space-Saving Beds

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A note from our family to yours 

This guide was created with care to help you make the most of your home—not just by saving space, but by creating a place where life can unfold more freely. At Hiddenbed of Oregon, we believe that thoughtful design can bring order, beauty, and peace into everyday living. It’s our privilege to help you create a space that truly works for you. This guide will help you plan your space with confidence—so you can choose the right space-saving bed for your needs, layout, and lifestyle.

1: DEFINE YOUR GOAL 

How do you want this room to function? (Prioritize numerically) 

☐ Guest room ☐ Home office ☐  Bedroom

☐ Crafts room ☐ Entertainment space ☐ Exercise room

☐ Rental / Airbnb ☐ Other:__________________________________

Tip: The most successful designs start with one clear primary purpose.

2: HOW OFTEN DO YOU ANTICIPATE THIS BED WILL BE USED?

☐  Daily     ☐ Just occasionally     ☐ Other. Please elaborate__________________

____________________________________________________________________________

3: MEASURE YOUR SPACE 

Room width: ___________   Room length: ______________   Ceiling height: _____________

4: MAP YOUR ROOM    (Use a separate sheet of paper)

Draw a simple layout showing: walls, doors (and swing direction), windows, closets, outlets, vents, length of each wall, and desired bed location. (Allow adequate clearance for doors and closets).

5: WHICH BED SIZE DO YOU WANT?

☐ Queen           ☐ Double           ☐ Twin           ☐ Twin XL         ☐ King    

5: WHAT BED ORIENTATION WOULD WORK BEST? 

☐ Vertical (most common): Sleeps perpendicular to the wall. Best for standard ceiling heights. 

☐ Horizontal: Sleeps parallel with the wall. Great for lower ceilings or wider walls.

6: WHICH SPACE-SAVING BED TYPE WOULD BEST FIT YOUR NEED?

☐  Murphy Bed: (Wall Bed): Best for everyday use and maximum space efficiency. Transitions in seconds. 

☐ Cabinet Bed: Best for guest rooms and flexibility. Freestanding (no wall installation). 

☐ Desk Bed (Hiddenbed): Best for home offices. Transforms without removing desk items. 

☐ Table Bed: Best for multi-purpose living. Functions as a dining or craft table.

7: WOULD YOU LIKE TO HAVE SIDE CABINTES WITH YOUR BED?

☐ Yes ☐ No       If yes, how many? __________________

Please indicate the features that most interest you.  (Some of these features can be combined in one cabinet.)

☐ Adjustable Shelves ☐ Cabinet doors ☐ Drawers

☐  Pull out tray ☐  File drawers ☐  Wardrobe

☐ Extending desk ☐ Other - Specify: ____________________

8: OTHER OPTIONS:

☐ Led Lighting             ☐ USB Port            ☐ Power Port

9: WHAT KIND OF FINISH ARE YOU LOOKING FOR?

Tip: Choose a finish that complements your flooring and cabinetry.

☐ Clear coat on wood:  ☐ Birch     ☐ Maple     ☐ Cherry     ☐ Oak     ☐  Walnut    

☐  Other _______________________________

☐ Stained finish Specify stain color: ______________________

☐ Unfinished wood Specify wood species: ___________________

☐ Paint         Specify Color: ___________________    Sheen: _____________________

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