I’m using my friend’s porch as a bedroom – it’s tiny but I make it work with my kid, our beds have been trial & error
TRANSFORMING a porch into a bedroom isn’t easy – but one mom tried her best to make the cramped quarters as cozy as possible.
She also knew that the only way to fit both her and her child’s bed was some ongoing trial and error.
Shiba (@bmoniquej) was determined to figure out their sleeping arrangements as she was not getting a good night’s sleep from continuously having to change cots.
After moving into her friend’s porch-turned-bedroom, she had to make the “tiny” space “work” for both her and her kid.
It just took a couple – or rather a lot – of tries.
The blow-up mattress idea blew up in her face.
It was too close to the creepy crawlies that come out at night – and it became more annoying to take it out and blow it up every day than it was worth.
Purchasing a regular bed is also not an option if you are sharing the space with someone like a child.
This could potentially turn into a full-fledged flailing war.
One space-saving solution, however, is a $100 camping cot from Walmart that can be “lifted up” in the back.
If you’re looking to save even more, Amazon sells a similar cot for about $50, but be warned that it’s not easy to “adjust.”
The online retail giant also sells another affordable three-in-one-option.
Just don’t be fooled by the $80 chaise lounge and lawn chair combo find that does “not lay flat.”
If you want a comfortable night’s rest without your back “arching in” your safest bet might be to stay away.
However, if you’re simply looking for another piece of outdoor lawn furniture – or can still sleep comfortably on your back rather than on your side, it might be just right for you.
The $88 Mophoto three-in-one chair from Amazon is described as being an outdoor padded lounge chair, patio folding lawn recliner chair, and outdoor reclining chair.
The versatile chair features an ergonomic design and adjustable padded cushion, as well as a removable headrest.
It is also said to support many body shapes and sizes.
The item had thousands of reviews.
“I bought this for my living room as I’m having a complete knee surgery. Oh my goodness, this chair is very comfortable and as easy to set up as one, two three,” wrote one follower.
“I recommend this to everyone. The price was right on this chair. It’s made very good. Use indoors or out. Mine is indoors,” she added.
A trundle bed is another option, but it will be much costlier.
Many of her fans shared their own space-saving sleeping arrangement tips.
Budget interior design tips
Interior designer Judy Hoang shared her furniture tips with The U.S. Sun.
- Thrift furniture and paint it to match your decor.
- Test if an item is fit for its purpose before thrifting.
- Shop at Target or HomeGoods for rugs, lamps, desks, and pillows.
- Invest in classic timeless pieces.
- Set up smart home lighting to save money.
“Get a day bed with the pull-out bed – two beds in one,” said one follower.
Try the bunk beds – where the bottom bunk is a sofa also!” said another watcher.
“A full-size futon – they are like $100 to $500 now and they can fold into a little couch, be moved easily, and turn into a bed!” shared one viewer.
“I had gotten a really nice wooden full-size with twin trundle from Amazon for less than $300,” said another watcher.
“I just had to get a twin for the smaller trundle and that was under $80 too,” she added.
“Each bed against the window so you get that middle-floor space,” a viewer chimed in.
