Take a look through Jen and Richard’s organised bedroom retreat
Residing in Canberra with their three sons, Jen and Richard needed a calm, organised space and a comfortable sleep environment for all seasons. As recipients of the 2019 IKEA + you initiative, Jen and Richard’s space was transformed into a functional and comfortable space. A flexible workspace has also been recently implemented into the corner of the bedroom as Jen has recently started to work from home.
We were at a point where we needed to do something with our bedroom. Our bedroom is a retreat for us. It’s special to have a place in our house that’s just ours.”
Lighting tricks for different activities
Jen and Richard’s space has several different multipurpose lighting solutions to suit all their needs and activities. The lamp on the bedside table has a built-in wireless phone charging solution which reduces the need for cords and helps contribute to a decluttered space.
A flickering street lamp was previously a disruption to a restful night’s sleep, so a combination of block-out and sheer curtains were layered over the window to stop the street lamp light from coming into the room, but still letting in natural light through the sheer curtains in the morning.
Setting up a flexible home office space
Like many others, both Jen and Richard found themselves needing to work from home recently. While Richard set up his flexible work solution in the garage, it was also important for Jen to create a zone for herself. After moving furniture around, Jen created a small desk and shelving solution where she was able to concentrate, store her folders and books and display some treasured items, such as photo frames.
