Pattern 188
Bed Alcove
Context Bed Cluster143 · Communal Sleeping186 · Marriage Bed187 · A Room of One's Own141
Problem
A bed standing exposed in the middle of a tall, open room stays unsheltered; it lacks the close, enfolding quality that makes a sleeping place feel truly safe.
Solution
Set the bed into an alcove of its own, with a low ceiling and walls close on either side, so it becomes a snug, protected place to sleep rather than an object adrift in open space.
Usage Ceiling Height Variety190 · Thick Walls197 · Open Shelves200 · Natural Doors and Windows221 · Half-Open Wall193 · Dressing Rooms189 · The Shape of Indoor Space191