How can you make a small room for 3 girls work, with study tables?
Hi. We only have 2 rooms at home (i live in the philippines and if you know the culture, you'd understand that the house is given to the son and the son's family lives there and so on)...so my husband inherited their bungalow w/ 2 rooms and an extended small room above the kitchen (which is where the live-in help stays and lives). So basically, 1 room is for me and my husband and youngest son and the other room is for my 3 daughters (20,15, &14). Their room is small. so what i have done is a double deck and another double deck w/ no bottom bed so 1 study table is placed there instead, and the other 2 study tables are by the wall. it's a very tight fit. the room is small (have i said this already? :) ) ... so what do you suggest?
Related Discussions
How to replace a toilet seat?
I need advice on how to replace a toilet seat, please. What do I need to know when looking for a new one?
Black something in toilet bowl.
I have a toilet bowl that grows some kind of black funk in and around the bowl. I need help figuring out what this is and how to get rid of it. I clean my bathroom on... See more
How can I make this crown canopy for my daughter's bedroom?
I'm doing my daughter's bedroom and saw this gorgeous gold crown wall plaque with a bed canopy. Every crown I have found is either way too small or $200. So I've been... See more
Renovating kitchen: Which change would you make first?
If you were planning a kitchen makeover on a budget, which change would you make first?Here are the options:A) Installing a new backsplashB) Upgrading appliancesC) In... See more
If you could redo your master bathroom, what would you change?
Dreaming of a master bathroom remodel?Tell us: If you could change just one thing, what would it be?Your input could inspire others looking for master bathroom ideas ... See more
Would you rather wash and fold laundry or clean the dishes?
Given the choice, would you prefer washing the dishes or doing laundry? Share your preferences and insights!
Hardwood Floors or Carpet in Bedroom: What's Your Preference?
Hey Hometalkers! We've got a cozy debate going on here: when it comes to bedroom flooring, do you lean towards the warmth of carpet or the timeless elegance of hardwo... See more
Loft beds
Is there enough room to put all three beds up like you did with the one bed and have the study desks below. It will basically be in a U shape. It will require a little bit of carpentry if it can be done.
What about a roll-out bed for under the bottom bunk? then remove the second set of bunks altogether and build in a wall length work surface for them to share as a desk?
Build fold-down or fold-up hinged work surfaces. These could fold up, over the windows, or down toward the floor. The hinges holding each work surface to the wall would be at working height for whatever seating you have. Each surface would be large enough for laptop (?) a stack of books, writing space, calculator, and small lamp if required. Or use a tall floor lamp or a wide wall fixture to light all three work places. The rollout bed idea is a good one, IMO.
I suppose there is no chance of adding on a room or a lean-to? No, didn't think so. Don't forget, one can hang things from the ceiling, if it's sturdy enough: Lighting, Pencil/pen baskets. etc. In US there was a fad of "lap desks" for awhile. A flat surface with a pillow attached on the bottom, which allowed the desk to settle comfortably on the user's lap.
Maybe the girls one of these would fit in the toolkit for writing time? Trading it around as convenient.
last graph: maybe the girls would find one of these would fit in the toolkit for writing time, trading it around as convenient.
:) the fold down / fold up might not be a good idea bec they have TONS of stuff (and i mean TONssss) so they would want their own work space..
i'm thinking probably doing the long work table (for 2) across the double deck and keep 1 study table.
oohhh i'm excited...next project: :) find a really good carpenter