Co-living homes
Private bedroom Bedside Access for Co-living homes
Plan bed position around night movement, bedside reach and access for making the bed.
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Walkthrough checklist
- Map the route from the bedroom entry to each side used at night.
- Place switches, charging and frequently used items within comfortable reach.
- Check that bedside storage does not obstruct doors or wardrobes.
Worked example
A bedside table and charging cable obstruct the route from the bed to the bedroom door.
Keep controls and a landing surface within reach, then rehearse getting in and out of bed without stepping over cords or furniture.
How to test it
Walk both sides in low light and reach the planned controls from bed.
Apply it to this space
- Layout
- Keep bed and desk out of the entry path, with wardrobe access clear and a direct route to the door.
- Detail
- Use layered task and ambient lights with opaque window covering and lockable storage where appropriate.
- Trade-off
- A larger desk supports work but can consume the room’s open floor area.
- Check privacy from corridor and shared areas
- Measure personal storage and desk use
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