Small bedrooms start to look too full right away if you don't decorate them with a focus on maximizing space. You don't have to spend a lot of money to furnish a tiny bedroom with style. This article gives you tips on how to make the most of the available space in order to create a beautiful and livable bedroom without breaking the bank.
Steps
Method 1 of 3: Rethink the Bedroom Furniture
Step 1. Make the bed the focal point
When you enter a bedroom, the piece of furniture that instantly catches the eye is the bed. Placing it in a central area and decorating the area around it is the best way to place a large bed in a small room. Arrange the headboard against the wall. Use it as if it were the living room cupboard, where you can showcase the pieces of objects and beautiful decorations.
- Since you have a small room, know that any painting you choose will dominate the room. Limit the paintings to two or three pieces, so that the walls are almost entirely free, which gives the impression of having more space.
- Save some money by creating your own paintings. Try portraying your pet or painting a landscape.
- Black and white prints are cheap and a good choice for small rooms because they don't require the same attention as colored paintings.
Step 2. Put the dresser away
Sounds crazy, right? However, having a large and bulky chest of drawers takes up a lot of space in the bedroom and is not essential. Take a look at what you have to understand how to store things differently. You can probably put most things in the closet or other container. Try some of the following space-saving tricks for organizing clothes:
- Hang most of the clothes. Garments take up less hanging space than when folded in drawers. Hang shirts, jeans, and other items you'd keep in the dresser.
- Store your underwear in a cabinet, in a container inserted in the closet or tucked under the bed.
- Use the hangers. Scarves, coats, hats and other such items can be hung on the hangers instead of taking up space in the chest of drawers.
- Save off-season clothes when you're not using them. Arrange them in airtight bags, to slip under the bed or on a shelf in the closet.
- Regularly donate any clothes you no longer wear. You probably have more clothes and shoes than you use; if that's the case, take them to a donation center and you'll free up some space in the bedroom.
Step 3. Buy a chair and a small table
Choose a sturdy table that can serve as a desk and to place the items you usually put in the dresser. Place it near the window in the part of the room that is used the least. Buy a small wooden chair to push under the table so it won't take up precious space.
- Avoid buying a large, overstuffed office chair unless your bedroom is your office. A straight-backed chair with a small cushion will take up less space in the bedroom.
- Choose a table and chair combined with the bed frame so your decor choices don't look uncoordinated. Cherry or light wood and wrought iron are nice choices.
- Use a portion of the table top to arrange the jewelry box, books you read, and other items you use on a daily basis. But don't overfill it!
Step 4. Use a folding table as a nightstand
You can buy a coffee table with wooden legs that is easy to carry and fold when not in use. Place it next to the bed and add a reading lamp, your glasses and other items you need to have on hand during the night.
Method 2 of 3: Be Creative with Lighting and Color
Step 1. Rethink your approach to enlightenment
Lights in a bedroom can make a big difference in perceived size and elegance of the room. To create a relaxing and comfortable bedroom where you really want to rest, try making these changes:
- Minimally cover the window. Raise the blinds, which can block too much light and make a room that tends not to seem dark. Opt for fluffy, light curtains in a neutral color. Hanging them a few inches higher than the top end of the window can make it appear larger and increase the perceived size of the room.
- Choose a bright bedside lamp or a floor lamp. The lights located on the ceiling seem to highlight the flaws of the room, making it seem small and uncomfortable. It is worth buying a floor or bedside lamp that is bright enough to radiate throughout the room.
Step 2. Paint the walls a light color
Light and natural shades, such as white, cream, pale yellow, light blue or neutral colors will make the room seem bigger and brighter. Choose a color that doesn't contrast too much with the floor. Also paint the ceiling white.
- If you like bright colors, consider painting the walls a neutral color and opting for a brighter finish. You could also paint just one wall a bright color (or hang some brightly patterned wallpaper) and paint the others a lighter one.
- Try to give a touch of color and originality with the stencils on the perimeter of the room. You won't even need the paintings if you opt for this option.
Step 3. Choose subtle patterned bedding
You might be drawn to a bright floral patterned duvet, but in a small bedroom this item will grab all the attention, taking it away from its surroundings. Choose a duvet in a more neutral shade and add pillows in a contrasting bright color for a decorative touch.
- You could also add a pop of color by choosing brightly patterned sheets. Make the bed so that the sheets fold out and stand out against the neutral-colored duvet.
- Choose sheets that are not too patterned or thick, as they will take up more space.
Method 3 of 3: Small Touches that Make a Huge Difference
Step 1. Keep the floor as free as possible
If you have a hardwood floor (lucky you), a mat at the side of the bed should be the only ground cover. Keeping the ground bare makes the room seem more spacious, while carpeting it dissects it, making it seem too loaded. In addition, you will avoid the expense of purchasing extra rugs.
- If you have carpet, avoid breaking the effect with smaller rugs.
- Keep the floor free of random items like cushioned ottomans, piles of clothes, and other odds and ends.
Step 2. Use the mirrors to make the room appear larger
Investing in some good quality mirrors is a great idea if you work with limited space. The mirrors create an excellent optical illusion, making the room seem larger than it is.
Step 3. Use shelves instead of a shelf
Install sturdy shelves on the wall and use them for the books and trinkets you want to leave on display. You will free up a lot of floor space by getting rid of the shelf.
Step 4. Choose just a few trinkets to leave in plain sight
As much as you love your vintage cuckoo clock collection, they are probably taking up too much space in your small bedroom. Opt for the items you want to display and keep the others. You can rotate them every month for fresh and interesting decor.
Step 5. Find a corner for a plant or two
Plants are inexpensive and add a beautiful decorative touch to a room, without taking up too much space. Go to the florist and choose plants that are small enough to stand on the windowsill or shelf.
- You could also install a hook on the ceiling and buy a plant to hang near a window.
- Succulents, such as xerophytic ones, require very little attention. You can hang them or arrange them on a shelf inside glass jars; sprinkle them with water once a week to keep them green and healthy.
