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Hello Ida, maybe I can help. Just offhand I think you would want your bed away from the line of vision from the main entrance, so I would put it on the opposite wall (i.e. the same wall the kitchen is off) but on the far side from the kitchen off course with your bed facing into the room. Basically you want to put the bed as close to the wall with windows as much as possible leaving only enough room between your bed and the wall for your nightstand.

I'm assuming you said your current bed provides enough storage otherwise I'd suggest utilizing the wall space above your headboard by installing shelves staggered kind of like they have in the images below. I'd be mindful though to mix up the items displayed on any one group of these wall shelves so it doesn't look too much. It's best to mix books with pictures and knickknacks as shown in the images below. So that takes care of your sleeping space.

http://decorationideas.wordpress.com/tag/wall-shelves-decor-ideas/

Okay so now for your work/living space. It really is up to you if you want your desk closer to the main entrance or the kitchen. Use the size of your desk as a guide. Basically I was thinking you have your pullout bed or sofa on the opposite wall to your bed facing into the room, kind of like diagonal to your bed, and your desk opposite that.

Personally I'd keep the space white and incorporate color through the use of accessories and decorative items because of how small the space is and how much utility it providing. I'd also do curtains something light and airy, both in color and feel, but that provides some privacy too.

Finally I don't know if you've thought of this but you can create a bit of privacy or at least the illusion of it, but using a shelving unit like the Ikea Expedit to demarcate the space between your bedroom and office. This way there won't be a clear view of your bed from the doorway except off course your feet on the bed :).

I hope some of this rambling turns out to be useful. Good luck to you and be sure to share your after photos with us.

Valerie