Typically, when a bed is placed in front of a window, this is because it was well, the only logical option. And while it is not usually the most ideal placement because it can cause some headboard boundaries, window treatment moves, etc., this does not mean that it may not look terrible. Actually, I am currently helping two dear friends to keep my new room together, and it was our only choice to keep the bed in front of the window. This means that I am thinking about a ton about the subject of this entire “bed in front of a window”, and I felt that I could use it to use and write a complete post to use it and think about some general rules of thumb.
I broke it into a variety of window conditions-a standard window, a floor-to—wind window, an off-centered window, flock windows that are very close together, and finally, a height height window. Let’s join it …
“Standard” height window
The “standard” is possible that the new build code vs. is a subjective word with older houses, which are all different, but it is a window that has a good amount of wall above and bottom (but is very low for a headboard to sit under it), sits in the center of the wall, and to make sure you need not to block all your precious light.
What Emily did in her old La primary bedroom was very perfect. She chose a low spindle bed, which publishes everyone through great light (and as you know, she wants all beautiful light all the time). But if you want an upholstery bedframe, then it is also fine! But here are the rules of thumb for this situation:
- Do not cover more than the lower third of the window, even better if it blocks the bottom quarter only.
- The standard height for low headboard is 14 to 24 inches, which measures over the mattress.
Of course, each window is different, so ideal measurements will vary to each of you. One more thing to consider is whether your window does not really bring a ton to light, such as my friend’s place. We do not have a ton light that comes in, and they want it to feel really comfortable and almost like a cave. This is your home, so design it to work how you really want to live!
I wanted to add this example because it was a really fun and creative way to frame the window without blocking it … you just need a custom bed. easy breezy:)
Floor to roof window
Long roofs with long windows clearly give you some more headboard height flexibility. However, with such large windows, they are naturally the center of attention! So you probably don’t want to block a ton with a really long headboard. I will still consider putting the height of the headboard below. It will make your room feel tall too!
Hot Tip: If you love the look of drapes behind your bed, make sure you have enough to pull your bed out of the wall so that those curtains can be given to open some rooms and close it easily. Both of you will be happy.
Off-center window
Ah yes. The dreaded off-center window. Why designing was not made a little more challenging, isn’t it? I was really happy to design the upper bedroom for my other friends/neighbors, and was difficult to deal with the off-center window. If you see, the windows are quite low on the ground, so it was inevitable to cover at least the window. But the work that did about this setup was that the headboard had blocked the third below only, and since we had a double window position, the second window allowed the second window to go to light. If it had just been a single window behind the bed, I would have chosen a lower headboard because they all loved the natural light.
If you want more ideas to deal with the off-level window, Arolein wrote this magnificent post!
But then there is another off-center, but with a small window, a long headboard. But here, the size of the headboard is what actually works. The side above the window is thin, so it gets less blocked from the window. It looks so intentional and eccentric, but then, it is a pierce and ward design, so it is definitely an incredibly special 🙂 But fortunately, more and more such unique headboards are coming on the market. have you seen This one Jeremiah Brent this yet ??
Overlapping “Framing” windows
More windows, better, right? Well, if your bedroom needs to keep your bed between two a little oversized, then it is just more to consider in the headboard department. First, it depends on how much a headboard will overlap them. It is not a big deal, and the drapes will cover as much as the headboard, width-wise. If so, the height does not matter! However, if you are broad headboards, you have some options:
- Choose a low-height headboard … easy.
- Choose a headboard with a shape that comes to the side (ie, arches, pyramids, etc.)
This is a modest example of choosing a non-oriented size. Even a little curve cutout gives confusion of a low heavy headboard and gives more light in a little bit. Hey, every little means. All this is in the details.
Or remember that he is designed for the farmhouse guest room? She deliberately chose an arch that she wanted, but without blocking the windows on both sides.
But perhaps you just want to go for a spindle. The way the bedfrem is played with the scale is really fun, and the headboard can be as long as they wanted because there is a lot of light through those metal poles.
Another option, if you have enough space, have to perfectly ignore the space between the windows and the long, the long, more “dramatic” with the long, short headboard that spreads both windows. Always make sure that you are not blocking most parts of the window, and you will have a stunning statement bed. But again, pull that bed far away from the window wall to give place to any window treatment.
Slightly high window
Finally, we have a “high” window “higher than the ground”. This can be best in all situations because you may not need to block your window. Above, Brady DIY is an incredible headboard so that it can completely sit under its window, while the width of the wall is also spread. This is very good.
To consider some, however, there are your window treatments with such a look. There is a possibility of a Roman shade. Given where his bathroom door is, he could not bring his bed forward to drapes. This is perfect, but also a reminder that a beautiful Roman shade is a great option when beds are in front of windows. I think what my friends are going to do … because I said that 🙂
My last example is a very terrible that was recently Published in dominoI love this bedroom and love how they made a wall of drapes to feel it more custom (this house is a rental). I also like super low headboard that rarely comes over the window of the room. It gives the maximum amount of light and undoubtedly makes the room feel even longer. Also, let’s be honest, I am sure once a summer hit, one of those windows has an AC unit, so this lower headboard is ideal for it to be place. Nothing is that sweet NYC no-central air living 🙂
This is where I leave you. Hope it was helpful. Hope it also encourages you to put your bed in front of a window. And if you have any questions, just comment below.
Love you, Meen It.
Opening image credit: photo by photo Veronica Crawford From: Our bedroom update (also how I feel about having a TV in the bedroom)
