The best bed compromise (IMO) is a futon mattress on the floor; during the day you can roll/fold it up and store it, as the Japanese do. As for books, I keep v

The best bed compromise (IMO) is a futon mattress on the floor; during the day you can roll/fold it up and store it, as the Japanese do. As for books, I keep very few; I figure book storage is the library's job, not mine.