Inspirational Interiors: Beds With a Bonus

1970s, cosmopolitan, interior design, Robert Perron, Sante Forlano
The bed is built up on a plywood base that doubles as bookshelf and storage space. The mirror behind the headboard makes the whole room seem larger and the light box over the bed gives a modern canopy effect by allowing lights to glow through stripes of glass fibre. The cushions are appliqued in vivid colours to make extra seating.

The bed is built up on a plywood base that doubles as bookshelf and storage space. The mirror behind the headboard makes the whole room seem larger and the light box over the bed gives a modern canopy effect by allowing lights to glow through stripes of glass fibre. The cushions are appliqued in vivid colours to make extra seating.

If you think your bedroom is only for sleeping, look at these ideas for creating a total living environment.

Photographed by Sante Forlano (above) and Robert Perron (right).

Scanned by Miss Peelpants from Cosmopolitan, May 1973

Bedroom or living room? It's hard to tell which, with a platform bed built up on a stair and completely carpeted. Luxurious bedspread (make your own with fake fur fabric from a selection at John Lewis) and cushions add to comfort for guests who want to loll around. Create your own graphic design with glossy coloured paper or remnants of felt.

Bedroom or living room? It’s hard to tell which, with a platform bed built up on a stair and completely carpeted. Luxurious bedspread (make your own with fake fur fabric from a selection at John Lewis) and cushions add to comfort for guests who want to loll around. Create your own graphic design with glossy coloured paper or remnants of felt.

2 thoughts on “Inspirational Interiors: Beds With a Bonus

  1. These pics especially the bedroom ones remind me of A Clockwork Orange and The Final Programme. Especially Alex’s bedroom in A Clockwork Orange.

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