Smallest Studio on Record

[Mealz]

Hi, I've got a little problem. Actually it's a huge problem but in a little space .

I have my bedroom 8.3'X 9.3' (2.5 X2.5 m) excluding space of built in wardrobe to use. the even bigger catch is i have to sleep in it as well ( a single bed) any ideas as of how to maximize the space?

i have a pc small mixer keyboard etc. i will have to record live instruments in another room.
Any ideas?

 

[Sennheiser]

Try and find a cheap sleeper sofa if you think you can get a half-way decent night's sleep on it. Gives you something to sit on during the day too.

A roll away bed or an air mattress type bed is another option.

A bed is usually the largest item in a bedroom and sucks up a lot of valuable real estate.

Here's one that's off-the-wall. If none of the other options appeal to you, build your bed on a raised platform using 4x4's for support posts. Only works if you have high enough ceilings though.

 

[jimistone]

try not to forget the bed is raised and hop out of bed and bust your ass though

 

[DanielJohn]

move the bed out when you record?
last resort
-DAN

 

[M.Brane]

Make the bed fold up against the wall so it becomes an absorber when your recording/mixing.

 

[darrin_h2000]

get the air bed that pumps up in seconds and deflate when not in use. or you can put heavy pad under the carpet. ( I have 4 layers of thick pad under mine). and use a sleeping bag.

 

[frederic]

Hi, I've got a little problem. Actually it's a huge problem but in a little space .

I have my bedroom 8.3'X 9.3' (2.5 X2.5 m) excluding space of built in wardrobe to use. the even bigger catch is i have to sleep in it as well ( a single bed) any ideas as of how to maximize the space?

i have a pc small mixer keyboard etc. i will have to record live instruments in another room.
Any ideas?

The bed should be a quality cot you can pack up and toss in a closet, or lean in the corner. Or, a futon (spelling?) Its a sofa that unfolds into a bed. We have one here and its great - takes up less space when not in use (as a bed) and people can sit on it. Then when we have houseguests, it folds down/out.

 

[knightfly]

All good ideas, here's a smartass one: Get velchro sewed on your 'jammies, and sleep standing up - seriously, the fold-up bed/absorber would be my choice in a small room, you/ll need the absorption anyway... Steve

 

[ausrock]

Mealz,

This is almost something of a rarity, but I have to agree with C7sus on this..................a bunk style bed (usually about 5' high) would be the way to go.

By coincidence, I happen to have one I want to sell ............white tubular style, with desk built in under the matress support frame.

 

[John Sayers]

I also agree with C7sus

cheers
John

 

[Mealz]

thanks for all your ideas

unfortunately my dad isn't interested in me having a bunk (I'm 15)
besides i am tall (6'1) so it might not be that practicle

however dad has agreed to make me a custom workstation which i am designing that fits all my gear in nice and compact!
so i am happy. i am getting a rack built above the main desk area and slide out shelves a spot just for my keyboard to fit perfectly etc. this is actually going to save a lot more space than i epected. (at the moment i just have a normal desk and no customized unit of any sort.

thanks again