Breaking Design Rules: 14 Creative Bed Ideas

Calling all sleepers! To my fellow lovers of sleep out out there tired of ordinary sleep, don’t fret, there is a solution. As a part of my chic misfits series on breaking rules, we’re going to look at creative bed ideas that will have you ditching your ordinary queen size for an “out-of-the-box” sleeping alternative.

Who made up that silly rule that one must sleep on a bed…or even a mattress? Why is couch sleeping so frowned upon? And who said bean bags were for college frat houses?

I’m all in for a traditional bed. In fact, I sleep on a traditional bed each night. I’ve gone from cheapest mattress in the lineup to moderately better mattress with cushy pillow topper. But if sleeping alternatives and creative bed ideas can be cheaper or more efficient and still super comfortable, it’s worth considering.

In fact, if you’re like me, you fall asleep in front of the T.V on the couch, then gripe at yourself when you must break away from your peaceful slumber and walk to bed. All due to the sleep rulers that have caused us to believe couch sleeping is only for naps.

Well break out of that limited thinking with a multipurpose couch. Not sure how to design a room with a couch sleeper? The trick to these are placing in rooms that are also multifunctional: studio, loft, library, etc. Check out these beauties.

Sofa Sleeping

joy_creative bed ideas — Image by Zevjoy

pretty_prudent_creative bed ideas — Image by Pretty Prudent

An RHTeen daybed, but with different bedding can be used for anyone!

rhteen_bed_1 creative bed ideas — RHTeen

rhteen_bed_2 creative bed ideas — RHTeen

Hammock Sleeping

Like hammock naps? Or even swing naps? I’ve got you covered. Swing beds can be transitional in design, and can be placed in a traditional bedroom or a multifunctional space, while swings work well in a multifunctional spaces. Swing and hammock beds can also be cost efficient and easy to DIY.

german_hammock creative bed ideas — Image by Jeroen van der Spek for Vtwonen

hamra_swing creative bed ideas — El Ramla Hamra

bean_bag_swing creative bed ideas — Le Beanock

A floating bed!

DEDON swing creative bed ideas — Image by DEDON

Floor Sleeping

Who says sleeping on the floor has to be uncomfortable? Well, not exactly, but you’ll get the gist. A floor bed can be placed in any room. They look great in studios, but can also work in a traditional bedroom or open space.

wishbone sunken_creative bed ideas — Wishbone Tiny Homes

peter sellar sunken-bed — Image by Peter A. Sellar

Bean Bag Sleeping

Pull that frat-house bean bag out of storage and put it to use. Bean bag beds can work in transitional rooms and studios. Many of them have less of a design element, however, they can be very efficient. And a perfect way to break the rules. Take a look.