Although most of our homes feature an 8ft ceiling, most of us don’t always use all the vertical space the room has to offer. Why not stow your bed above your desk or sewing table until you need it. That way, you don’t be tempted to put something off to take a nap. “Hm… all this writing about beds is making me sleepy… but I can’t goto bed until I’m done this post b/c my bed is over my head!”

Try pulling your bed down from the ceiling. Not the wall, but the ceiling. Murphy Beds offer some space saving pazzaz, but you’ll be sure to impress house guests when you reach for the sky and make a bed appear.