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.
Anchor Bed on the Far Wall
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.
Push the Bed Into a Corner
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.
Center Bed on Longest Wall
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.
Install a Murphy Bed Wall
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.
Center Bed on a Side Wall
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.
Position Bed Under Windows
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.
Float the Bed
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.
Utlize the Longest Wall
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.
Try a Multifunctional Daybed
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.
Incorporate a Closet Wall
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.
Install a Desk or Dresser
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.
Work Around a Fireplace
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.