Bedrooms should be designed so that two people per bedroom, as well as their fittings and furniture, can all be accommodated comfortably, and so that the occupants can carry out the following activities conveniently:
- sleeping
- reading
- watching television
- studying or using a computer
- clothes storage.
In particular young people need space in a bedroom for private study, play and hobbies.
Standard New Zealand bed dimensions:
Note: Sizes vary slightly due to manufacturing tolerances, levels of padding and support/ frame type.