OnePlus 13 and iPhone 16 ProPrakhar KhannaThe first flagship of 2025, the OnePlus 13, has passed with flying colors. It brings flagship performance, a versatile camera setup, and all-day battery lifeall at a more affordable price than premium flagship phones. After using the OnePlus 13 alongside my iPhone 16 Pro, Ive found two features that Apples next $999 flagship should borrow from this $899 Android.To be clear from the get go, Im not talking about specs that win on paper with bigger numberslike more RAM or better benchmark scores. Instead, these are experiential features that significantly improve the day-to-day experience. For anyone switching from an iPhone to the OnePlus 13, these features will make a noticeable difference.1. Aqua Touch DisplayOnePlus 13 Aqua Touch DisplayOnePlusHave you ever tried using your iPhone in the rain or by the pool? Its almost unusable, as water droplets on the screen often register false touches, and then youre finding a dry cloth to wipe the screen. In light drizzles or while recording moments on the poolside, your iPhone becomes frustratingly unresponsive. Despite the IP rating, it lacks functionality for use when exposed to water.OnePlus addressed this problem with its Aqua Touch display, first introduced on the OnePlus 12 and improved further on the OnePlus 13. The more affordable OnePlus 1R and OnePlus 13R also have this feature.MORE FOR YOUThe Aqua Touch 2.0 display technology lets you register accurate finger touches on the screen even when its wet. The feature comes in handy when I need to change music in the showera task thats tedious on my iPhone. It also works withoily hands, making the display more practical for everyday use.The Aqua Touch display on the OnePlus 13 also includes a Glove Mode, allowing the phone to be used while wearing woolen or sheepskin gloves up to 0.5cm thick. This is a great feature for colder climates, and the iPhone 17 Pro could benefit immensely from such functionality.2. Silicon-Carbon BatteryOnePlus 13 screenPrakhar KhannaMy iPhone 16 Pros battery life has worsened over time with software updates. Apple still seems to be fine-tuning battery optimization for its Apple Intelligence features. That being said, battery life hasnt exactly been a strong suit for iPhones in recent years. The last iPhone that consistently lasted me all day was the iPhone 13 Pro Max. But theres a promising solution Apple could consider.All the recent Android flagships I;ve tested so far, including the Vivo X200 Pro, Oppo Find X8 Pro, and OnePlus 13, use silicon-carbon battery technology. Its one of the biggest upgrades of 2025 Android flagship smartphones because the use of silicon carbide anode allows brands to pack larger batteries in smaller footprints. They also deliver greater energy density and improved resilience in extreme weather conditions.Other than these advantages, a silicon-carbon battery is likely to offer better durability and lesser battery degradation with time both of which could be beneficial for the iPhone 17 Pro.I first used this tech on the Honor Magic 6 Pro and the Magic V3, and was surprised by the battery life on these smartphones. It was significantly better than the competition. Since then, more phones have adopted silicon-carbon batteries, and it seems like the best thing to have happend to phones in the recent years.Will the Apple iPhone 17 Pro adopt these features?iPhone 15 ProPrakhar KhannaIts unlikely that the iPhone 17 Pro will incorporate an Aqua Touch-like display or adopt silicon-carbon battery technology. So far, there have been no rumors pointing in this direction.Given that persistent issues like lens flare and iOS-related bugs remain on the iPhone 16 Pro, Im not overly optimistic about Apple addressing these shortcomings with the iPhone 17 Pro. However, adding these features could immensely benefit and please the iPhone crowd.

Director Paul Feig is adamant that moviegoers will still get to see A Simple Favor 2, the sequel to his Anna Kendrick and Blake Lively-led 2018 film, sometime this year. The movies status was briefly thrown into question on Friday when a user named Eric B. posted a Twitter thread claiming that behind-the-scenes tensions between Kendrick and Lively, as well as the latters alleged refusal to promote it amidst her ongoing lawsuit against her It Ends With Us director and co-star Justin Baldoni, had forced Amazon to shelve A Simple Favor 2 indefinitely.Feig used his X account to respond to the claims on Friday, writing, This is total BS. Sorry. The movie is finished and coming out soon. Dont believe anything you read on social media these days. When the Twitter threads creator responded to Feig by asking why Amazon hasnt set a release date or made any promotional plans yet for a film that wrapped in April 2024, the director wrote back, My friend, its called post production, which generally takes over half a year at least.Recommended VideosOur post schedule always had us finishing everything by mid-January, Feig continued. Movies dont come out the second theyre finished because the studio spends the previous year deciding the best date to release it. Weve always planned on something in the spring/summer of this year. Thats how movies work. I hope this helps.LionsgateA Simple Favor received largely positive reviews when it hit theaters in September 2018. The film went on to gross nearly $100 million at the worldwide box office far surpassing its reported $20 million budget. Despite its success, a sequel wasnt announced until early 2022. Just a little less than seven years will, in fact, have passed between the two films if A Simple Favor 2 really is released as Feig suggests sometime in the spring or summer of this year. Feig directs the sequel, which has been co-written by Laeta Kalogridis and A Simple Favor writer Jessica Sharzer.Please enable Javascript to view this contentKendrick and Lively, as well as co-stars Henry Golding, Andrew Rannells, Bashir Salahuddin, Joshua Satine, and Ian Ho have all returned to reprise their roles from the first film in the sequel. The new movies plot remains shrouded in mystery, which means viewers will have to wait until its released to find out whether or not it is as twisty as its 2018 predecessor. Feig insists, however, that those same viewers shouldnt worry in the meantime about the sequels fate.In addition to disputing the aforementioned claims, the director also took the time on Friday to tease A Simple Favor 2 further, promising that it is coming soon and tweeting, The movie is awesome, and Blake and Anna turn in amazing performances. I cant wait for you all to see it.A Simple Favor is streaming now on Netflix. Its sequel does not yet have a set release date.Editors Recommendations

Snacking can be an easy way to eat more fiber and boost gut health.Fiber helps fuel the "good" microbes in the gut, which influence overall health.Emily Leeming, a gut health scientist and chef, snacks on dark chocolate and fruit.Snacking can be a great way to eat more fiber and look after your gut health, Emily Leeming, a dietitian and gut microbiome researcher at King's College London, told Business Insider.The gut microbiome is the name given to the trillions of microbes that live in the colon lining, which studies have linked to our overall health from the immune system to the brain.Fiber, found in foods such as fruit, vegetables, whole grains, and beans, fuels the "good" microbes in the gut. And studies suggest that it helps create a more diverse microbiome, an indicator of a healthy gut. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends that adults eat 22 to 34 grams of fiber each day.Snacks make up around 20% of the average person's energy intake, Leeming said, so choosing more nutritious foods can be a "great strategy to making big inroads for our health.""When you're feeling hungry, you can think, 'Okay, can I get at least five grams of fiber in a snack?'" Leeming, a trained chef and the author of "Genius Gut: The Life-Changing Science of Eating for your Second Brain," said.Leeming shared her four go-to snacks that boost her gut health.Fresh or dried fruitFresh or dried fruit is a delicious snack, a great source of fiber, and easy to eat on the go, Leeming said: "I love fruit, I eat a lot of it."Berries, in particular, are high in fiber, and can be sprinkled on top of a sweet breakfast such as oatmeal or Greek yogurt in seconds, she said.Dried apricots, which contain seven grams of fiber per 100 grams, are another of her favorites.NutsAs well as containing heart-healthy fats and plant protein, nuts are high in fiber.They contain around seven to nine grams of fiber per 100 grams and typically require no prep, making them the perfect quick, gut-friendly snack.Leeming keeps a jar of mixed nuts by the kettle in her kitchen, so she can eat them while she waits for it to boil. "The things that I want to eat more of, I keep in my line of sight. That just visually prompts you to go for them as a first step," she said. Leeming likes to eat nuts as well as dark chocolate. Westend61/Getty Images Crudits and dipLeeming likes to keep plant-based dips such as hummus or guacamole, and some chopped-up veggies in the fridge so she can grab them when she's feeling peckish."Just having some snacks that are more healthy and easily available really helps," she said."I really focus on things that are easy and simple that you just don't have to do lots of mental logistics to kind of make happen."Vegetables contain fiber, as well as the chickpeas in hummus, and the avocado in guacamole.Dark chocolate85% strength dark chocolate is surprisingly high in fiber, Leeming said: "It's about 11 grams of fiber per 100 grams."She loves to have two squares paired with some fruit as a snack. "That's making a significant contribution toward that 30 grams of fiber a day that we need," she said.Dark chocolate, which contains antioxidants, also has other health benefits. A recent study based on around 110,000 nurses, published in the BMJ, found that those who consumed at least five servings of dark chocolate a week had a 21% lower risk of type two diabetes from the baseline than those who had none or rarely ate chocolate. The authors said this could be because dark chocolate is high in epicatechin, a polyphenol that research suggests could help prevent metabolic disease.

Yuanbo Building, Hub of Art Teachers / THADSave this picture! Wu QingshanEducational ArchitectureZhuhai, ChinaArchitects: THADAreaArea of this architecture projectArea:13762 mYearCompletion year of this architecture project Year: 2021 PhotographsPhotographs:Wu Qingshan, Zhan Changheng Architecture Design: Zhang Wei, Zhao Jingxian, Huang Haiyang, Wang Yue, Li Xiangyi, Zhang Xiaoqian, Cai Mingcheng, Zhang Yuben, LI Ruoxing, LI Shiqi More SpecsLess SpecsSave this picture!Text description provided by the architects. Beijing Normal University at Zhuhai (BNU Zhuhai), is an important component of the construction of "a comprehensive, research-oriented, world-class university with Chinese characteristics and leading teacher education" and is a southern campus of the same level as the Beijing campus, both of which are planned, progressed and presented as one university, in accordance with the university's development strategy of "One University, Two Campuses" and the principle of "High Standard, New Mechanism and Internationalization". Since 2019, amid the campus transformation and low-carbon development, the university has undertaken renovations of its existing buildings.Save this picture!Save this picture!The successful renovation of the Yuanbo Building is one of these key projects. Yuanbo Building is an existing structure on the Campus. As the campus has developed, the building's external appearance and internal functions no longer meet the current needs. The renovation adds a rooftop corridor and track, creating a continuous pathway that connects 15 individual cubes and transforms the rooftop into a space for engaging with nature. The redesign also creates diverse interaction areas, turning the building into a "behavioral catalyst" that supports the educational model of the School of Future Design, focusing on the connection between people, nature, and interactions.Save this picture!Taking advantage of its unique geographical advantage of proximity to Hong Kong and Macao and its innovation strengths, Zhuhai Campus aims to build a southern highland for the training of excellent teachers, especially teachers in disciplines urgently needed by the country, a base for training talents to strengthen the rallying power of Hong Kong and Macao and to serve the "Belt and Road Initiative", an advanced innovative center for education, and an incubation hub for emerging and interdisciplinary fields. The campus is renowned as the "Most Beautiful Valley University in Asia," situated on the northern foot-hills of Phoenix Mountain, just 6 kilometers from the sea. Yuanbo Building occupies a key location in the linear plan of the campus. It consists of 15 independent square cubes and has a total of five floors. Since its completion around 2004, the Yuanbo Building has housed design departments.Save this picture!Over time, its faade deteriorated, with peeling paint, rusted steel stairs, and neglected outdoor spaces. After renovation, it has become the most attractive part of the campus, with popular outdoor areas and newly integrated spaces like exhibition halls and courtyards supporting the daily activities of the School of Future Design. The renovation design focused on two key issues: (1) How to maximize the use of the existing building within the constraints of planning, budget, and timeline while integrating it into the campus environment and enhancing its vitality? (2) In the era of virtual reality and digital media, how to create spaces that encourage face-to-face interaction, encouraging people to put down their phones and engage with one another?Save this picture!Facade Renovation Strategy under Time and Budget Constraints. 1 - The "skin-over-skin" approach was used to create a minimal disturbance while enhancing the building's external appearance. Without damaging the original facade and roof materials, a dry-hanging brick wall system and GRC cladding were added to give the building a new red-and-white "skin." The top of the central white box was partially fitted with U-glass, becoming the focal point and high point of the complex, transforming the chaotic Yuanbo Building cluster into a cohesive, centered entity. The outer facades feature red brick cladding with white grid accents, echoing the surrounding red brick buildings on campus. 2. Strengthening and Repeating Form Motifs to Enrich Cultural Identity - There was a 3F platform connecting the middle cubes. Under the platform was a rectangular structure as the main entrance. By expanding the platform, a bigger entrance with a better sense of wholeness was created. The new triangle scuttles on the platform lead sunlight inside the dark entrance space. "Behavioral Catalyst" Aligned with the New Educational Model. In the words of German philosopher Jaspers, education is like one tree shaking another, one cloud pushing another, and one soul calling another. Harvard University President Drew Faust believes that the interactions and exchanges of ideas between individuals in a university are essential elements of higher education. Amid the digital era, this project seeks to reconnect design education with humanity and nature, fostering connections between individuals and the environment. We believe the true charm of a building lies not in the structure itself, but in the possibilities it creates.Save this picture!Save this picture!1. "Cube within a Cube": Space Regeneration and Ecological Transformation of the Central Box. The central cube was originally an open space overrun with weeds. After renovation, a glass roof was added, transforming it into an enclosed grey space. A stair system was introduced, connecting multiple levels and incorporating large steps on the ground floor, making the staircase both a circulation and activity space. Now, the space serves as a venue for various events, such as concerts, fashion shows, and graduation exhibitions, fostering endless possibilities for the entire campus community. 2." Gardens within Courtyards": A Square and a Circle, Creating Interdisciplinary Spaces for the Entire Campus - The two courtyards, initially passive voids, were redesigned into a square and a circle. The square courtyard features red brick seating around a preserved phoenix tree, while the circular courtyard includes a sunken stage, becoming the core space. The existing paths were reworked to create multiple entry points, inviting students and faculty into the courtyards, and transforming them into vibrant campus hubs. Today, the square and circular courtyards host creative markets, cultural performances, and other events. 3."Seeing and Being Seen": Outdoor Corridors and Stairs Creating Encounter Spaces - By reconfiguring the outdoor corridors and stairs, the design enhances connectivity and creates opportunities for interaction. The dynamic play of light and shadow makes these spaces popular for students to gather, while also serving as a source of inspiration for artistic creation. 4. Interior Function Integration - To meet the needs of the new teaching model, the interior spaces were integrated and redesigned. The two large auditorium classrooms on the ground floor were combined into a single, multifunctional exhibition hall, with large steps incorporated to create a versatile space for exhibitions and events.Save this picture!Unifying the Building Through a Continuous Pathway. 1. Dragon of calligraphy: A continuous 3D loop between mountains and lakes - Yuanbo Building is named after Qi Gong, who was a famous calligrapher and educator, as well as a professor at the university. The old building consisted of 15 separate cubes. Originally, there were outdoor corridors and stairs between the cubes, but they didn't connect all the cubes, leaving broken paths with inconsistent flow. In the renovation, inspired by the fluidity and spirit of Qi Gong's calligraphy, new corridors and tracks were added to connect the broken paths, creating a seamless, three-dimensional pathway linking the roof and ground. Positioned with mountains to the back and water in front, the "Ink and Brush Dragon" pathway integrates harmoniously with the site's natural ambiance, offering various perspectives to experience nature. The rooftop corridors are wrapped in perforated aluminum panels, illuminated at night, resembling a flowing dragon. Existing rooftop equipment and shafts are concealed with grilles, and areas are enhanced with lawn or wooden platforms, creating functional spaces that encourage diverse activities. 2. Blending Old and New: Creating an Artistic Pathway - The Yuanbo Building's elevated main level had limited access via two narrow stone paths. The renovation widened the paths by combining a new red brick path and the existing stone path, adding platforms and seating with lighting to create welcoming spaces. These paths now integrate with the campus circulation and serve as a venue for art students' outdoor reviews and exhibitions. Renovation Strategies for Campus Buildings Aligned with Carbon Neutrality Goals - Yuanbo Building is a key part of the green renovation series at BNU Zhuhai. The project follows carbon neutrality goals throughout the design and operational phases, taking into account the building's existing condition, budget, and timeline. It employs practical strategies to reduce carbon emissions in four areas: energy, construction, operation, and education, setting a benchmark for sustainable campus buildings. Energy: High-efficiency air conditioning and operable windows allow natural ventilation during transitional seasons, reducing overall energy consumption.Save this picture!Save this picture!Construction: Openings were added at the base of the central cube to enhance ventilation along the prevailing wind path, creating a pleasant microclimate. A new skylight was introduced to provide usable indoor space and facilitate side ventilation, generating a wind-drawing effect. The faade incorporates various shading methods, such as grilles and window frames, customized for different building functions and orientations. These modifications reduce direct sunlight and lower cooling energy consumption in summer. The inner courtyard and surrounding areas retain many existing trees, preserving their carbon sequestration capacity. These strategies are cost-effective, balancing energy efficiency, functionality, and aesthetics. Operation: Water-efficient fixtures were installed, and landscaping uses water-saving irrigation. Indoor and outdoor study spaces leverage natural light and ventilation to reduce energy use. Education: The renovated Yuanbo Building is open to all, serving as a model for low-carbon design and raising awareness. As graduates move on to teaching roles nationwide, they spread the principles of sustainability.Save this picture!Save this picture!Designing for a Better Future: Shaping Rural Aesthetic Education - After renovation, the Yuanbo Building serves as the teaching building for the School of Future Design at BNU. School of Future Design, based on the existing strengths of Beijing Normal University, is rooted in the intersection of art, technology, and education. It aligns with the overall framework goals of the university's "14th Five-Year Plan" development and construction. The School is dedicated to advancing the discipline of design with a focus on "design for a better future." The School engages in research and extensive interdisciplinary collaboration in the fields of humanities, art, design, and technology. Students from diverse backgrounds come here to receive education and become future teachers. After graduation, they return to their hometowns to share their knowledge and inspire others. With the rise of the School of Future Arts housed within The Yuanbo Building, the graduates are equipped with the skills and motivation to contribute to rural education development. By providing a supportive and conducive environment, Yuanbo Building instills in our graduates a sense of duty and responsibility toward uplifting rural communities through education. As part of BNU's "Future Design Seed Fund," the "Art Education Program for Children in Difficulty" project focuses on rural areas with scarce educational resources. The project involves professionals guiding rural children to combine their everyday lives, cultural traditions, and new art perspectives through pilot education programs. This aims to fill the gap in aesthetic education in rural areas, fostering children's observation, perception, and empathy. The initiative also collaborates with artists and educators to explore the path of aesthetic education for disadvantaged children. The Yuanbo Building project has been warmly embraced by students and faculty both inside and outside the campus, setting a benchmark for campus development. It has become a model for the renovation of existing buildings, focusing on ubiquitous learning and carbon-neutral goals in educational architecture.Save this picture!Project gallerySee allShow lessProject locationAddress:Zhuhai, ChinaLocation to be used only as a reference. It could indicate city/country but not exact address.About this officeTHADOfficePublished on January 12, 2025Cite: "Yuanbo Building, Hub of Art Teachers / THAD" 12 Jan 2025. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/1025488/yuanbo-building-hub-of-art-teachers-thad&gt ISSN 0719-8884Save!ArchDaily?You've started following your first account!Did you know?You'll now receive updates based on what you follow! 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Players can unlock different skills, buy weapons, and more to create a powerful build in Jujutsu Infinite. And to achieve maximum power, you will have to unlock Awakening, but not all players know how to do this right away.

Ys Memoire: The Oath in Felghana has the player going up against numerous bosses and will eventually make their way to the Illburns Ruins, Ancient Pagan Site. Here is where they will encounter their third boss of the game, Chester Stoddart, The Black-Hearted White Knight. Chester makes his debut in the long-running Ys story in Ys 3, which is the game that Ys Memoirs serves as a remake of.

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If you were hoping for a one-size-fits all answer for the best time to rebalance a portfolio, I'm sorry to disappoint: Portfolio rebalancing is one of the most crucial yet debated aspects of investment management. While the concept is straightforwardreturning your investment mix to your target allocationthe timing and frequency of rebalancing can spark heated discussions among financial experts. Let's take a look at the different approaches out there, and which one might make sense for you.Understanding portfolio driftOver time, your investment portfolio naturally drifts from its original allocation as different assets perform differently. For instance, during a bull market, your stock portion might grow significantly larger than your bond allocation, potentially exposing you to more risk than you initially intended. Conversely, during market downturns, your stock portion might shrink, possibly making your portfolio too conservative for your goals.Different approaches to rebalancingThe main purpose of rebalancing your portfolio is less about improving returns and more about risk reduction. With that in mind, here are some of the ways you can concentrate your rebalancing efforts.The calendar approachMany financial experts advocate for a simple, calendar-based rebalancing strategy, typically annually or semi-annually. This approach has several advantages:It removes emotion from the decision-making processIt requires minimal time and attentionIt helps maintain discipline in your investment strategyIt reduces the likelihood of making impulsive changes during market volatilityThe threshold approachOthers prefer threshold-based rebalancing, triggering adjustments when asset allocations drift beyond a certain percentage (often 5% or more) from their targets. This method:Responds more dynamically to market movementsMay capture more rebalancing opportunitiesCould potentially improve returns in volatile marketsRequires more frequent monitoring and potential tradingWhen you might not need to worrySuccessful rebalancing starts with a well-thought-out asset allocation strategy in the first place. Your allocation should reflect your risk tolerance, investment timeline, financial goals, and income needs. Certain investment vehicles and situations minimize the need for active rebalancing:Target-date funds: These automatically rebalance and adjust their asset allocation as you approach retirement.Robo-advisors: These digital platforms typically handle rebalancing automatically based on predetermined parameters.Professionally managed accounts: If you work with a financial advisor, they usually manage rebalancing as part of their services.So, rather than adhering strictly to either time-based or threshold-based rebalancing, simply review your portfolio at least annuallybut avoid obsessing over minor fluctuations. Consider rebalancing when your allocation drifts significantly (5% or more) from your targets, particularly if you're nearing retirement or have a lower risk tolerance.Some more tips to keep in mind: Use new contributions to rebalance when possible, as this can minimize transaction costs and tax implications. And don't forget about tax consequencesrebalancing in tax-advantaged accounts like 401(k)s and IRAs can help avoid capital gains taxes.The bottom lineThe best rebalancing strategy is one you'll actually follow. While the debate between time-based and threshold-based rebalancing continues, the most important factors are understanding your investment goals and risk tolerance. Maintain a consistent approach and avoid emotional decisions during market volatility.Whether you choose annual rebalancing or a threshold-based approach, the key is to stick to your long-term investment plan while ensuring your portfolio doesn't drift too far from your intended asset allocation. Remember, the goal of rebalancing isn't to maximize returns but to maintain the risk-return profile that aligns with your investment objectives.

We may earn a commission from links on this page.Our houses are getting smaller just when were all spending more time in them, and living with housemates more than ever due to skyrocketing costs, which have been rising faster than incomes for more than two decades. As were increasingly pushed to use rooms in multiple ways, you really feel this space crunch in the bedrooms. Since an extra bedroom can translate to as much as 15% more in resale value, theres motivation to list even the tiniest spaces (the minimum square footage for a bedroom is considered to be about 70 square feet, which is pretty small, but folks will call any old closet with a window a bedroom).If youve got one of those tiny bedrooms that make you claustrophobic, you can try to maximize the space to make it feel bigger. But you also have to address the rooms functionality: A bedroom that is all bed and no room isnt very usable or comfortable. But you can make even the tiniest bedroom into a functional space with a little planning. Here are a few things to consider.Buy appropriately sized furnitureThe first thing to consider is the size of your furniture. Unless youre absolutely stuck with the stuff you already own, buying appropriately sized furniture for the space is the first step toward making it work as a space:Beds: Start with the size of the room. A bedroom thats 7 feet by 10 feet is destined for a twin bed. If youve got 100 square feet or so to work with, you can upgrade to a full. Larger bed sizes are probably not going into a tiny bedroom: If you want a queen bed, youll need a little more rooma room that's 10 feet by 11 feet or so will work. And for a king or California king, youll need at least 144 square feet (a room that's 12 feet by 12 feet).Other furniture: For other furniture, you can look for apartment sized or small space pieces that are designed to be used in cramped quarters. A small dresser that poses storage challenges but lets you walk around the room is better than a full-sized piece that forces you to crabwalk around your bedroom.Optimize the layoutOnce you have your furniture picked out for the room, the next step is to think about layout. In a tiny bedroom, youll want to leverage the existing features of the room:Bed placement. Generally speaking, larger beds (queens and kings) should be placed in the middle of the room with the headboard against a wall, granting access to both sides of the large mattress (unless you like the idea of climbing over someone every time you have to go to the bathroom), while fulls and twins should be tucked into corners in a small space. Choose bed placement based on the specifics of your room and lifestyle, however. If theres only one occupant of the bed, that king can be shoved into a corner without penalty.Create pathways. In a tiny room, any layout that will allow you to walk freely through the space is the right one. Put the bed against the window, push it up against one wall, float it in the middle of the roomwhatever opens up a reasonable pathway to get from the door to everything you need (the closet, the bed, the dresser, etc.) is the right way to go.Leverage existing features. Consider what the room already offers. For example, if the window has a large sill, consider putting the bed sideways against the window and using the sill as an ersatz nightstand, eliminating the need for an extra piece of furniture. You can even expand the sill with a piece of shelving to deepen it and make it more useful. Or, if the tiny bedroom has a surprisingly large closet, you could consider turning it into a bed nook, pushing the bed into the closet and opening up the rest of the floor spacein fact, you can put dressers in the closet, too, or create a casual cloffice by pushing the desk in there.Multi-purpose furniture. Eliminate extra pieces by making what you have do double duty. If you want a desk in your bedroom, placing it on the side of the bed can let it also function as a nightstand, for example. And if youre going with a small bed anyway, switching to a daybed can let it double as a seating area during the day.Get pieces with built-in storageStorage is a problem in a tiny space, even if its a legal bedroom with a closet. If youre able to buy specific furniture for the space, choose stuff that has built-in storage to conserve floor space and keep pathways open:Captains Bed. The bed is a prime opportunity hereyou might think of a Captains Bed as a kids bed, but having drawers built into the bed itself can allow you to skip the dresser entirely. Add a bookcase headboard and your bed can provide all the storage you need without eating up an additional inch of floor.Murphy Bed. You can also consider storing the bed itself, by installing a Murphy Bed (or alternative) that keeps the floor free unless youre actively using it.Utilize wallsIf theres a theme to making a tiny bedroom functional, its maximize floor space. Keeping stuff off the floors will let you move easily around the room and make it feel bigger. There are a lot of ways to keep stuff off the floor:ShelvingFold-down desks and chairsFloating nightstandsSconces or hanging lampsHanging as much as you can on the wall allows you to have all the functionality without crowding the space or making it impossible to navigate.Add a loftOne powerful way to make even the tiniest bedroom usable is to install a lofted bed. This allows you to keep the floor open for other uses, whether thats a home office, a sitting area, or clothing storage. You can find loft beds as small as twin size, so as long as you have the ceiling height to make this work comfortably.Remove doorsIf the bedroom has a closet or an en-suite bathroom, consider removing the doors or replacing them with pocket doors or barn doors. Traditional and bifold doors require floor space to swing through, which limits your furniture layout options and creates dead space you cant use for any other purpose. Removing or replacing them can reclaim a few square feet of space for furniture, storage, or to create a usable pathway.