Modern Pocket Beds

The blog and invaluable contemporary remodeling resource website Remodelista had a post on Friday featuring modern alcove beds. I was particularily inspired by two of their designs featured:

If you live surrounded by any natural habitat such as the beach, mountains, a desert, or a field of flowers of grass, this would be a stunning little nook. (Not such a good idea if you live within 5 feet of your neighbor.)

image via Remodelista from the Hotel Aire de Barden

(In case you were wondering, here is the view from the other side)

Another nice alcove, works as a guest sleeping space, a napping nook, or a place to tuck away as a child as a bedroom alternative.

image via Remodelista from Dwell