This Teddy Bear-Like Cozey Bed Frame Conceals a Wealth of Hidden Storage

"Since I didn't have to commit to the color forever, I let my nine-year-old son choose the upholstery. He selected the creamy bouclé fabric because it reminded him of his favorite stuffed animal, a big white bear, but the bed also spoke to me as a mom for one practical perk: It includes storage for his collection of stuffed toys that were literally spilling onto the floor from his previous minimalist, midcentury modern bed. Since I couldn't convince him to put the toys in a closet, the storage bed was a good compromise."

"Normally, I opt for a pop of color, but the creamy bouclé I ultimately landed on works exceptionally well in my son's room. (His previous bed was a dark walnut wood that blended into his dark brown jute carpet.) The walls are painted sapphire blue on top, and turquoise on the bottom, separated by white trim. Adding this anchor to the room creates contrast while making it feel brighter and more open."

"Having the option to choose the frame shape was a nice touch because it makes me aware of how the room is already designed-and what is lacking. The options ranged from round, square, pillow, and extended silhouettes. I chose the rounded frame to soften up the look-since so much of our furniture is angular, the delicate curves dictate a gentler design narrative."

"Once the order was placed, it took just over a week for the Cozey bed frame to arrive. As much as I love designing new spaces, I dread putting furniture together. Cozey, however, specializes in easy-to-assemble pieces that ship directly to your door. Because all the pieces could fit in smaller boxes, the shipping was free. I already had some experience with their furniture last summer when I tested the Neptune sleeper sofa, so I knew what to expect more or less."

A nine-year-old selected a creamy bouclé upholstery because it resembled a favorite stuffed animal. The bed also provides built-in storage, solving the problem of stuffed toys spilling onto the floor from a previous minimalist bed. The room uses sapphire blue on the upper walls and turquoise on the lower walls, separated by white trim, creating brightness and contrast. The bed frame shape options included round, square, pillow, and extended silhouettes, and a rounded frame was chosen to soften an otherwise angular furniture layout. Delivery took just over a week, with free shipping because the pieces arrived in smaller boxes. Assembly was designed to be easy, and prior experience with the brand supported expectations.

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