Some design elements are too quirky to ever really fade away. For example, hundreds of years ago, in Europe, it wasn't unheard of to sleep in a closet or cupboard bed. A decidedly cozy solution, but ...

In a time when homes were small, cold, and often overcrowded, the idea of sleeping in a wooden cupboard may not sound so unusual. From the medieval period to the early 20th century, “bed cupboards” or ...

EXCELSIOR, Minn. — Favorite room: “Walter’s bed,” a tiny sleeping/playroom just big enough for a 2-year-old grandson. Created by: Al and Mary Hermansen, Excelsior. The back story: The Hermansens had ...