Interior design help awkward loft room?

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Lou

I moved into a house 9 months ago and the loft conversion is great but awkward. It has the stairs in the middle of the room very low ceilings on both sides then its high in the middle, it's shape enough to walk around but the stais are in the way. Also there is space at the low part, the kid that used to be there before had a bed there. I need some help, what furniture should I get floor seats? Chairs? Table? Daybed? Desk? How do I arrange it? I truly need a interior designer :(
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Answer
I am not a professional interior designer, but I have designed interiors!

Without seeing your space I am guessing at what the size actually is.

Consider using the low sides for storage. Put in inexpensive cabinets that fit from any big-box store (ie: Lowes, Home Depot, etc. or Ikea). Any space that seems useless - isn't. Think "storage" for everything.
http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=attic+bedroom+storage&go=&qs=n&form=QBIR&pq=attic+bedroom+storage&sc=0-1&sp=-1&sk=#a

A cheaper way might be to building bookshelves and use pretty baskets to hold your various items or clothing in.

Since the stairs are in the middle of the room, maybe turn one half into the bed area and the other half into your study/lounge area.

You can purchase low to the floor chairs to give you head room and turn a coffee table into a desk if it's needed.
http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/50039552/

Remove the legs if necessary:
http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/S29902198/
http://www.target.com/p/hayden-armless-chair-houndstooth-taupe/-/A-14182183#prodSlot=medium_1_29&term=chair

http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/inspiration-a-personal-cyber-a-84937

2nd photo here:
http://www.homefamilyideas.com/2013/05/renovating-attic-from-storage-to-bedroom/

Storage:
http://www.customworldbedrooms.co.uk/blog/index.php/2011/05/loft-wardrobes-solutions/

Consider keeping your bed close to the floor to make the whole space look roomier. Like the 3rd photo here:
http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/1789888/list/20-of-the-Coziest-Bedrooms-on-Houzz

Make the bed comfy and put a cozy quilt or blanket on top. Add big pillows for color that can be used for seating when needed. Mount your lamps on the wall to be out of the way. Maybe incorporate at headboard with a shelf at the top, too.

I would consider keeping all your colors light - maybe most white and creams then use pops of color with pillows or miscellaneous items.

Hope this helps a bit and you are inspired. I wish you well!

what's the difference between a trundle bed and a murphy bed?

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Answer
Well, since a picture is worth a thousand words:

TRUNDLE BED: a bed that has a second mattress that slides out from underneath the first one (great for when you're a kid or teen and have a friend sleeping over!). They come in many different styles:
http://www.umiacs.umd.edu/~kuijt/Bed.JPG
http://www.ecobedroom.com/shop/furniture/images/pr-systemtrundle1.jpg
http://www.bedstar.co.uk/shop/files/images/thumbs/t_29499.jpg
http://www.gothiccabinetcraft.com/images/catalog/product/beds_trundle_101_0141.jpg
http://images.homesite.com.au/assets/image/0014/110048/Louis-Phillipe-trundle-bed-.jpg
http://www.futonboss.com/images2007/shaker/shaker-aio-4drawerL.jpg
http://www.thefurniture.com/store/images/Gautier/bedroom/lazer/lazer_trundle.jpg
http://www.furnitureesuperstore.com/products/pics/mb-maddil.jpg
http://www.atlanticframe.com/images/platforms/manhattan_F_lc_mf_trundle.jpg

MURPHY BED: Bed that is stored in the wall. Is great for a family room to quickly turn it into a guest room, without losing all that space on the floor when there are no guests. It's great in a studio appartment too, since it gives you more than one room, sort of...:
http://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-s/00/18/4e/b8/seriously-a-murphy-bed.jpg
http://www.offthewallbeds.com/homepageimage.jpg
http://www.molokaidreams.com/photogallery/Feb2004/inside%20queen%20murphy%20bed.jpg
http://www.aaacommercialproducts.com/Images/murphy-beds.jpg

You'll see from that last link that not only are murphy beds a cool idea for small spaces (in condos!), but murphy tables, sofa beds, etc., are also making a comeback.

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