Use Hilary Farr's Smart Layout To Fit In As Many Sleeping Arrangements As Possible

One of the biggest challenges of assigning one bedroom to multiple people is figuring out how to arrange the beds. You must set them up in a way that does not take up too much room, so that the space is still functional. Bunk beds are commonly used to solve this problem, but they typically only hold up to two people. On Season 8, Episode 16 of HGTV's "Love It or List It," interior designer Hilary Farr successfully fit as many sleeping arrangements as possible into a children's room by installing not only a bunk bed, but also two daybeds.

While the bunk beds provided enough room for two children, the daybeds that lay beneath two windows added spots for two more children to sleep. These versatile furniture pieces also double as a spot for little ones to read or play during the day. Since they are lined up right against a wall, they take up very minimal space. This leaves plenty of floor room in the middle of the space for children to play. These furniture pieces would work perfectly with any theme you select for your kids' rooms. Let's dive further into exactly how Farr pulled this off.

In the clip of the "Love It or List It' episode shared to YouTube, you can see that the daybeds were placed right behind the bunk beds in the children's room. If it weren't for this clever layout, it seems that this tiny area may have not otherwise had enough space for four sleeping arrangements. This layout is ideal for families with up to four children. It is also great for those who frequently host sleepovers.

If you would like to recreate this layout in your own living space, you should be able to do so pretty easily. Just ensure that you have enough room for the beds beforehand. Once you have confirmed that it will work for your home, you will need to purchase two daybeds and a bunk bed. Line the two daybeds up side by side against a wall, and place the bunk beds up against the adjacent wall, just as shown in the episode.

The Low Bunk Beds ($136.99 on Amazon) are a great option for a small room with a low ceiling. They include two bed frames and a ladder for easy access to the top bunk. These might just be the right bunk beds for your space. As for finding an alternative to the daybeds shown in the clip, you may want to consider the Harlow Solid Wood Platform Bed ($139.99 on Wayfair). These are compact enough to place against the wall, just as shown in the "Love It or List It" episode. 

If you do not like the layout Farr developed, you might be more interested in other options for maximizing the sleeping areas in a room. A triple bunk bed makes this easy. The black metal Triple Bunk Bed from Amazon is a great affordable option with positive reviews. It is priced at only $149. Although triple bunk beds do require high ceilings, they do not take up nearly as much floor space as three separate beds.

If you have enough floor space, you may also want to consider something like the Triple Bunk Bed from Target that includes a large loft bed to maximize space on top, and two beds that sit side by side on the bottom. This item is priced at $444.99. You can arrange each bed in this set separately, too. This would allow you to lay them out in whatever way that is most appropriate for the room. These beds are a great alternative to the other triple bunk beds if you are looking for items that will not be too childish for your kids' room as they grow up. If you already have a twin bed in your space, you could purchase either of these pieces to reach four beds total, just as the layout shown in the room on "Love It or List It."