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If you are looking for small room bed ideas, it's likely you are searching for inspiration for a multifunctional space, whether it doubles up as a home study or dressing room, play area or general storage space. Finding space-saving small room bed ideas is a must if you don’t want a bed to dominate a squeezed room, too.

While sleep sofas and pull-out beds are an obvious solution for occasional sleepovers, these aren’t the only small bedroom ideas available. Thinking outside the box with bed ideas means searching for more than just hideaway beds, but for dual purpose furniture and small bedroom storage ideas, which can all make a big difference too and allow bedroom space to be fully utilized without leaving the room feeling cramped or crowded.

Below, we showcase the best small room bed ideas so you can maximize your space.

Small room bed ideas

While lack of space is often an issue when arranging a small bedroom, in addition to space-saving furniture, there are lots of visual tricks and decorating techniques that can make a small bedroom look bigger – whether it's in a family house or is an apartment bedroom.  

Using vertical space, with wall-hung furniture and sleeper bunks will leave floor space feeling less crowded and can help to open up the room. While decorating with paler colors and light-reflective surfaces will create a lighter, brighter mood that can help enlarge a space visually.

1. Double up with a daybed

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If you don’t require a permanent bed set-up, then the most practical solution for small room bed ideas is to invest in a daybed or sleeper sofa. A pull-out bed will offer a temporary sleep space for guests, but means that the room can function for its original purpose for the majority of the time, be that a box room, family den or WFH space.

Before buying a sofa bed, it’s important to think about the amount of floor space you have, especially in a small bedroom where it can be limited. 

‘Take a rough measurement of the maximum length and width the room can accommodate,’ says Patricia Gibbons, on the design team at sofa. com . ‘It’s often difficult to visualize, so if it helps, lay down a silhouette in newspaper or tape markers on the floor. You want to leave enough room to walk comfortably around the sofa bed when it’s pulled out.’

2. Treat the bed as an island

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If the bed is to be a permanent fixture in a guest bedroom, for example, then deciding where to position it is key. The room layout will often dictate the best position, but centering a double bed at the middle point of the longest wall is the most obvious choice and can help give a bedroom a focal point. 

A technique that can work in a small bedroom is to consider positioning the bed in the middle of the bedroom, creating an ‘island’ effect. With no walls, it makes getting in and out of the bed easier and can give the bedroom a better sense of flow. An extra-large headboard can provide built-in night stands and lighting and can act as a partition to separate the bed from closets and the dressing area.

‘The bed is the most important item in any guest room,’ says interior designer Nicky Dobree , ‘so it needs to have a good mattress. Choose one that is medium-firm, enabling guests to sleep comfortably in most positions.’

3. Stretch the space in a twin bedroom 

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Coming up with stylish ways to decorate a guest bedroom can be tricky, especially when lack of space is an issue. Separate single beds tend to eat up more floor space than a double bed, but there are plenty of visual tricks that can help make small room bed ideas feel less compromised – and they are useful if you are looking for twin bedroom ideas generally, or shared bedroom ideas more specifically, perhaps for kids.

Using a dark color on the longest wall in a small bedroom gives the room focus and adds a sense of space. And instead of separate headboards for twin beds, a single continuous headboard for both creates a more seamless look that stretches the space. Matching headboard ideas to wall color will also help to blur the lines visually.

‘We would usually lean towards quieter palette combinations, but darker shades can work really well within smaller spaces,’ says James Thurstan Waterworth, founder Thurstan . ‘They create a perception of depth and lend a cozy, cocoon- like feel - welcome in every bedroom.’

‘For the walls, we suggest a deep midnight blue or a petrol green, then lift this by layering careful accents of color, perhaps a burnt orange or a similar earth-toned hue – ochre, terracotta or a softer peach.’

4. Opt for a custom-made bed

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Clever double bed ideas for small rooms are a must if bedroom space is super-tight or you have an awkwardly-shaped attic bedroom to contend with, then building a bed to fit is a clever way of fully utilizing the space – and makes for a really cozy bedroom idea. A custom-made cabin bed is a neat solution that can be slotted into an under-the-eaves space and building a bed in situ can be easier than trying to manoeuver a large bed up a narrow attic staircase.

A cabin bed will provide extra underbed storage space underneath and overbed storage ideas that come in especially useful in kids' or teens' bedrooms, while shelves can also be added above or to the side of the bed. Plus false walls or panelling will allow for cabling for bedside lighting to be neatly and safely hidden away. 

‘For me, rule one in a bedroom is to paint the ceiling the same color as the walls,’ says Joa Studholme, color curator at Farrow & Ball . ‘Who wants to lie in bed looking at a white ceiling? It’s much better to create a space that feels as if it’s cocooning you, and of course this will make even the tiniest space feel bigger because you can’t tell where the walls and the ceiling begins. Cupboards should also be painted the same color as the walls to avoid them being too prominent.’

5. Curtain-off the bed area

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Nook bed ideas – tucking the bed against one wall – are sometimes the only option in a small room or box bedroom, but it can sometimes throw the room off-balance. Curtaining the area off makes a stylish way of framing the bed and creates a faux four-poster effect that's a charming small room bed idea.

A pelmet fixed at ceiling height will conceal curtain track and headings for a neat look and with full-length drapes at each end, gives the bed a cocooned effect that looks super cozy. Hidden shelving is slotted in above the headboard for a neat look and gives storage space for bedside essentials.

6. Squeeze a bed into a nook

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Awkward nooks and crannies can be tricky to decorate around, but instead of trying to conceal or camouflage, consider decorating beds for small rooms using a joyful pattern or vibrant color combination to draw attention to the area instead. 

A tight space under a sloped ceiling can make the perfect spot for a built-in cabin bed in a small room or attic space. Adding a decorative wallpaper, colorful linens and bright scatter cushions creates a welcoming spot and gives the whole room a cheery focal point.  

‘In this tiniest of bedrooms, to make the most of the space, I created a bed nook on the side of the room where the sloped ceiling became very low,’ says Sarah Peake, founder and creative director of Studio Peake . ‘I then filled it with a lively pattern to set it apart from the rest of the room, although the colors used in the fabric, cushions, wallpaper and furniture subtly echo each other to give a sense of structure to the space.’

7. Opt for an ‘easy-up’ headboard

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Sometimes simple bedroom ideas can be all that's needed to enhance a tiny space. A full-sized headboard can eat up visual square footage, so consider a space-saving alternative that works perfectly for either a double bed or two standard singles. Simply fix a wooden or metal curtain pole above your bed and hang a pair of tie-top cushions suspended from the pole. 

Position cushions at a suitable height so that they can act as a back support when sitting up in bed to read. Create a focal point by opting for a bold pattern, teamed with plain bedding, or try it vice-versa with a toning plain. Tie-top cushions are easily removed for cleaning and can be switched for a different design whenever you fancy a change.

8. Try space-saving sleeper bunks

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If space is really at a premium, think vertically and maximize your sleep space by considering loft bed ideas. Taking up less floor space than separate single beds, sleeper-style bunks can be slotted neatly in against a wall and are a fun idea for children's rooms.

Take it to the next level by swapping a standard double bunk bed for a triple bunk. Built-in bunks can be custom-made to fit the space, or are available as an off-the-peg buy. Brilliant as a sleepover option in children’s bedrooms, ensure that ceiling height will provide plenty of headroom before deciding on this option.

9. Bridge a gap

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Finding space for bedroom furniture can be challenging and a small room layout will limit the available options. If a spare bedroom is seldom-used for guests, using the space for storage in-between visits is a sensible option and will give space for storing out-of-season clothes, bedding and bulky items like ski wear or wet suits.

Utilize awkward alcoves in a spare room by having custom-made wardrobes built-in to the space, running floor to ceiling to make use of every inch. Position a bed centrally to bridge the gap between wardrobes. Incorporate bedside lighting into the design, with cabling neatly concealed and consider adding an additional over-bed shelf if extra storage is needed. Paint walls and woodwork in a toning shade which will help blur lines and edges and create a sense of space.

10. Double-up in a dressing room

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A separate dressing room might seem the ultimate luxury, but it can be a practical way of freeing up space in a master bedroom. And if a spare bedroom is seldom-used for sleepovers, converting the space into a combined guest room and dressing area can be a sensible compromise.

Walk-in closet ideas will give plenty of hanging space and drawer storage for clothes, shoes and accessories, with mirrored doors instead of a floor-standing mirror. When it comes to the sleeping arrangements, leaving space at the end of a run of closets will provide enough floor space for a single or double bed. Alternatively, consider installing a drop-down wall bed, which can be concealed in a faux wardrobe when not in use or pulled out when the bed is required.

What kind of bed is best for a small room?

When space is limited, choosing a compact design that won’t take up too much floor space is key. A sofa bed or pull-out design that can be closed away when not in use is often a sensible choice if a guest bedroom is only used occasionally.

‘Whether it is your main sofa in a living room or a secondary sofa in a snug or guest room, it’s important to make sure the comfort level is the same as you would provide in a bedroom, so choosing a sofa bed that incorporates a mattress is essential, and the thicker the mattress the better,’ says Kyra Cotgrave, home designer at Neptune .

‘For guests who are staying more than one night it might be worth considering a design where the ready-made bed can be folded away saving time each night when pulling the bed back out.’

Where is the best place to put a bed in a small room?

While it might be tempting to push the bed against a wall to create a feeling of space in a small bedroom, this can sometimes achieve the reverse effect and make the bedroom look cramped, as well as making it difficult to get in and out of bed.

Positioning a bed centrally on the longest wall can help to give a small bedroom a better sense of balance and will make the bed easy to access on both sides. Losing one or both bedside tables and replacing them with wall-hung shelves will free up extra wall space and adding wall-hung pendants instead of table lamps will leave surfaces less crowded too.

Lisa is a freelance journalist who has written about interiors for more than 25 years and has worked on all the major homes titles, primarily Ideal Home, but also including Homes & Gardens, Country Homes & Interiors, Style at Home, Livingetc, Woman & Home, Easy Gardens and Good Homes magazines. Lisa writes about interior design and decor ideas for Homes & Gardens.

32 Really Clever Bed Solutions For Small Spaces (Space Saving)

Space saving beds are some of our all-time favorite furniture. There are so many good ideas out there and people have been really creative.

Let’s look at some of the absolute best eye-candy when it comes to beds for small spaces!

These bed solutions will save you a ton of space and help you get the most of our every square inch in a small apartment.

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Murphy Beds (The Crown Jewel Of Space Saving Beds)

We LOVE Murphy beds and we have written a lot about the different models are designs there are. Here are some of the classic designs as well as some of the most creative solutions.

The Standard Murphy bed

This is the basic Murphy bed that will fold up against the wall.

It will fold up and down and hide away during the day. It is built around gas pistons so it won’t fall on you. It’s well balanced so even a child can lift it up and down.

This is a twin bed and in this picture, the designer has placed bookcases on each side.

We found this clean and classic design at an online store.

We found it over at Wayfair for $1,100. It’s a REALLY good price for a Murphy bed! And the best part is that they will ship directly to your door.

There are a ton of different types of Murphy bed designs. Let’s take a look at some of the other great designs. Next up is our own take on the Murphy bed. We have built-in storage behind the bed.

You can also have it sideways mounted.

Check out this horizontal Murphy bed from Lori Beds:

This bed very affordable at their store here (read below to get a discounted price!)

PS: We asked Lori Beds about a discount for our readers. They were kind enough to offer a $100 discount to you guys! When you use the link above with the discount code “GODOWNSIZE100” you automatically get the discount!

It’s by far the cheapest Wall bed solution online. We’ve looked everywhere and we have actually become friends with the great guys behind this company.

We’re happy to send traffic their way!

They also have a regular Murphy bed:

This system is also found at their store.

We love the elegant and simple design of these beds. They look great in any room. Here’s another picture of a studio apartment:

This design is also from their shop.

Definitely check it out if you’re looking for a cheap space-saving solution that will last a long time!

This queen size Murphy bed is mounted horizontally and is great for a room with a low ceiling:

Murphy Beds with built-in storage

We have made our own bespoke solution that fits our room exactly. It’s not an easy DIY project but it can definitely get done.

Here’s a picture where our bed is folded down.

You can read more here about our DIY Murphy bed. We built the whole system over a weekend with some help from Maria’s dad. He’s a carpenter and we used his workshop to get everything done properly.

Here’s a picture of the storage shelves behind the bed. You can flip the headboard down to access some of the storage space and you can also open the two cabinets on top of the headboard.

We have used it every day for more than 5 years now and it still works perfectly!

We have designed a daybed with short legs so it can stay in place when the bed folds down. The table is also 20-30% lower than normal coffee tables. It’s very practical to be able to keep the daybed and the coffee table below the bed during the day.

You can see parts of the table and the daybed below the bed at the picture above.

This is what it looks like when the bed is folded up.

Murphy beds with sofas in front

You can also have Murphy beds with a sofa in front. This is a great solution if you live in a studio apartment because the bedroom will also be your living room.

You can go to our post here for a ton of great ideas for studio apartments. Studio apartments are basically a single room where you need to include EVERYTHING. In this article, you also find great ideas for beds as well.

Here are some other amazingly clever designs with folding beds:

There are several great designs and these we have found here are white and stylish. They are great for small spaces with limited space.

You can find these beds (and a ton of other great Murphy beds!) on this awesome online store. They are not the cheapest, but they have some really clever designs you can have shipped to your doorstep.

We have talked quite a lot with the owner of this store and they do a really great job. We can recommend them for high quality!

We have dedicated an entire post to these types of beds. Here you can find everything you want about Murphy beds.

Beds That Slides Under A Raised Floor (DIY)

These beds are really great.

They enable you to hide the bed completely during the day. Without having to sacrifice any floor space. Instead, you use some of the vertical space.

We typically have plenty of vertical space and when you use the platform for a desk or a lounge area (for sitting) you don’t need the full height towards the ceiling.

Queen Size Model

This first version of the slide-under platform bed is a simple construction.

The bed is built around a wooden frame with wheels. So it can easily roll in and out under the raised floor:

There are many other great designs.

These beds that slide under a raised floor are always bespoke solutions especially designed and built for a specific apartment. Because they are built into the floor you cannot buy these beds – you will have to design it yourself or work with a designer and a carpenter.

Slide-Under Beds With Storage

The next one contains a lot of storage built into drawers. You don’t notice the storage when the cabinets and the storage area are closed off.

This is a great way to hide the bed and when you need to sleep you just pull out the bed and go to sleep. You can store the comforters and pillows in the drawers beside the bed.

The last platform bed we will look at is this genius slide-out bed that is built into a platform in a studio apartment in Paris.

The architect behind this space has designed the bed so you can pull it out halfways in order to use the bed as a sofa.

This way you get an extra function for when you are having guests over. This is important for studio apartments as you need to be able to have everything in one single room!

The platform beds are probably the easiest DIY type of space saving bed you can have. You just build a platform and you are done. The design can be really simple if you don’t add a ton of storage drawers.

Here’s a picture to illustrate how simple the wooden construction can be made.

This is a free-standing structure so you don’t even have to mount screws into the walls or the floor:

Bed And Table In One (DIY)

This be is probably homemade. We haven’t been able to find a designer or manufacturer so we just leave it here for inspiration. It’s a good and simple idea.

It looks like something you can easily build yourself. You just pull the chair away from the table and you are ready to go to sleep.

If you don’t mind sleeping on the floor this is a great way to hide the bed. You will need to clean the space often and vacuum it in order to keep dust and dirt away. But if you are ok with that you will have a cheap and easy solution! And people will never guess where the bed is hidden!

You can also get this functionality with Murphy beds (a lot more on these later!).

Here’s another similar design where you have the bed hidden below the desktop.

It’s a pretty clever solution as well where you can mount the mattress at the back of the tabletop. It’s a nice DIY project as well and something you need a little more skills to work out. The turning and locking mechanism need to work properly for you to sleep on top of it!

This design is really cool and we found it at a design store in Copenhagen called “Smart Rooms”. It’s closed now but here’s one of the best designs from them.

We have put it here as a video because it’s quite hard to show it with pictures.
(It’s only 3 minutes so sit back and enjoy this incredible piece of furniture!)

This system was so easy to operate and you can see how precise and elegant the lines are. The table will fold up above the bed unit and you are ready to pull the bed down.

And voila!.. you are ready to go to bed!

You can find some Murphy beds with a desk mounted on the front for sale here on this fine shop. They have a ton of great options at the higher end of the price range.

If you are looking for a cheap wall bed you need to go to this post where we have collected ALL the cheaper Murphy beds and wall beds we have come by over the years. It’s full of affordable Murphy beds you can have shipped directly to your doorstep!

You also get a combined desk and bed with a standard loft bed. It’s not as sleek and nice as the model above but it’s cheap.

I used one like the one below for a while before I got married and it worked just fine. You can find these online at low prices. They are quite easy to assemble and you can easily move them. They are great when you need a desk and a bed in your space.

Check the prices on these loft beds here at Wayfair. They are a cheap solution as well that works great when you need a desk and a bed in a small space.

Let’s continue to some of the best space saving beds there are. The wall beds or Murphy beds. They come in many designs and shapes and they have become increasingly popular over the last decade.

Sleeping Lofts

You can also “hide” the bed under the ceiling.

This is great when you have an apartment with a high ceiling. It’s a great way to utilize the space below the ceiling.

These ideas are a little harder to construct and build as you need to calculate and measure really well to ensure you build a safe construction. But if you are handy and you know your way around the toolbox you can definitely pull this off.

Here’s a great example of how you can build this type of bed yourself.

Built-In Sleeping Lofts

It’s a great idea to add some clothes and storage below. You can also have a writing desk.

Anything you can design that will work with a low ceiling can fit under here. A TV-lounge with a lot of pillows or a sofa would also be a great idea.

You can also build this in the middle of the room and use the space beneath as a cozy lounge or a studying space.

Free-standing Sleeping Lofts

You can also go with a solution that doesn’t require you to mount a sleeping loft into the construction of the house.

The example below is basically just two bookcases and a simple wooden structure to hold the bed.

When you add the ladder on the side you have a sleeping loft. Who wouldn’t love to sleep up there? it looks super cozy. But you really need a high ceiling to pull this one off!

Half-Height Sleeping Loft

The images below are from an apartment space we filmed in Amsterdam called Zoku Space. It’s brilliant in so many ways and you can see a full article here with all the cool features from this tiny apartment.

They have designed some tiny and very clever studio apartments with everything you need in only 258 sq.ft. (24 m2).

The sleeping area is hidden behind the wooden panels.

Maria is actually sitting on the bed here:

The picture below was taken from inside the sleeping area.

Notice how they have opened up the back of the room so air can flow through. It’s important to think about the airflow when you decide a room like this because you need fresh air where you sleep. Especially in the summer months where the air can get hot and humid.

Sleeping Loft Mounted On Closets

You can also build a very simple system where you mount a piece of wood on top of a combination of a closet and shelves. Two closets can also do it.

This is another homemade solution.

I like how easy this is and how you utilize the space above a wardrobe and a desk unit. It’s all about finding that unused space whether it’s vertically or horizontally. In this case, the best place to hide the bed was obviously under the ceiling as the closet didn’t go all the way up to the ceiling.

Free-standing Mezzanines

If you don’t feel like installing bed into the walls, the ceiling, or the floor you can choose a free-standing mezzanine.

It’s basically a structure you built up from the ground with a platform on top where you can place your bed.

It’s not super advanced but the cool part is that you can buy these as a kit you just assemble. They can be made of metal and look like a huge pallet rack or they can be more stylish. You get a sleeping deck without having to completely rebuild the whole apartment.

Here’s an example from Expand Furniture:

Check out these cool solutions here in their shop. They are a must-see if you are decorating or optimizing a small space and you need to find a clever solution for your bed.

These types of constructions are tough to build yourself as you need support legs of metal for it to hold the weight.

If you were to build this type of construction of wood you would probably take up too much of the floor space.

Great Loft Areas In Tiny Houses

We have filmed countless tiny houses and homes and we have seen some really cool sleeping lofts.

These are some of the most creative and space-saving solutions we have come by from our photo shoots of tiny houses.

The first example here is from the Chattanooga company. You have a staircase to the right and the sleeping loft to the left. The guys have also built in storage below the stairs.

Here’s a picture from the other angle.

Below the bed, we find the toilet and bathroom which is possible because the ceiling is really high on this model. If I remember it right, the architects have maxed out the dimensions of this tiny house.

I think this is as high you can go if you want to be able to tow it behind your truck.

Here’s a pretty cool floorplan where you have a sleeping loft at each end of the house. It’s from a Danish designer and you can see a video of it on our article here (+ 10 other great tiny houses).

When you have the option to completely built up a house or an apartment space from the ground there’s obviously much more room for creativity.

Chest Beds

Chest beds are pretty cool as well. They are kinda similar to Murphy beds in the way they hide away in a closet. But you can store this bed in a smaller closet.

They are not super comfortable and you probably shouldn’t offer these solutions in apartments for seniors. But they are simple and easy to operate and they are not dangerous at all (around kids).

Even if kids pull out the system there’s nothing to fall over them.

Here’s a very sleek design in white wood:

These beds can be found at the best price here at Amazon here.

A great place to start.

We also recommend you check out the selection here at Wayfair. They have some great designs and they have excellent service and knowledge about these bed systems as well.

Chest beds are great because they are relatively cheap and they can fit in everywhere. In most rooms, you will have space for a dresser-style piece of furniture and these beds can be really great guest beds.

For young people, they can also be used on a daily basis.

But the mattress is typically a foam-type mattress as it will have to be able to fold like you can see on the image above. So you won’t find a heavy spring mattress with this option.

Ottoman beds (fold-out design)

For a guest bed, you can also consider an ottoman bed.

It’s a good way to hide an extra bed, and it’s also a good leg rest for the sofa or a way to get a few extra seats in the living room.

It’s a thin foam mattress because it has to fold into the ottoman, so it’s not the most comfortable choice, but for a night or two once in a white, it’s definitely better than sleeping on the floor.

They start at $159 here at Wayfair. There’s a ton of great options in this store when it comes to these bed systems!

For a solid spring mattress, you will typically have to go with a Murphy bed or one of the sofa beds below.

Bed And Sofa In One

We also have a ton of cool bed and sofa combos.

The classic sofa bed is great but there are many other (new) designs as well. Let’s start with the classic sofa bed that has been around for many years.

There are a lot of variations on this invention so you need to make sure the mattress is good before you

This design is simple and the sofa doesn’t look bulky when the bed is hidden inside it. The mattress is great and you could probably be fine using this on an everyday basis.

We found this model online here at Expand Furniture.

They have many great options and we recommend you check out their beds if you need more inspiration. They probably have the best selection of space saving furniture in Northern America! 

You can also have something entirely different.

This next design is very cool and inspired by the low Asian sofa systems. It’s a folding piece of furniture that has a lot of functions. It’s just brilliant how the same piece of furniture can have three functions:

  1. Lounge sofa
  2. Bed with raised backrest
  3. Bed

It’s probably best as an extra guest bed. A great idea if you want to be able to pull out an extra bed when you are having guests over. Or if you rent out your space on Airbnb, you can use this to advertise an extra sleeping spot.

You can probably find more comfortable solutions but this design wins the price as the most simple triple-function furniture unit.

We hope you have enjoyed all these bed solutions for small spaces. It can be hard to figure out the best way to fit in a bed in a small space but with these designs, you should be good to go.

How much space should you have around the bed?

You need around 3 feet of space on at least one side of the bed. Otherwise, you will not be able to access it properly. You can place your bed up against the wall in order to save space as long as you have 3 feet of space on one side.

You typically don’t need as much space around the bed as you think. But it also depends on your body size and how the bed is constructed.

If the bed is very low you generally don’t need as much space around the bed area.

A low bed or a mattress on the floor is much easier to get around compared to a platform bed or a tall bed. We advise you to test it out first if you want to move the bed as close to other furniture as possible. You can typically move it unless you are building a loft bed.

We have a door that opens inwards into our bedroom and our Murphy bed folds down beside it. So the space from the wall is the width of the door plus a few inches. This works fine and has for years.

How can I save space in my bedroom?

Here are some general tips on how are you can save space around your bedroom area.

These are ways we have seen people save a lot of space in studio apartments as well as tiny houses and small houses.

1) Install shelves below the ceiling
We often have unused space below the ceiling and in our bedroom, it can make a big difference to be able to get rid of some of the seasonal clothing.

2) Use door-mounted organizers

These are just great.

You can find them here online here at Wayfair. The link will take you to a category page with many other cool variations as well. A clever and cheap way to include a lot of storage in your bedroom!

3) Minimize your wardrobe
This is something we have written a couple of helpful articles on. You can go here to check our article about a minimal wardrobe.

4) Store your clothes elsewhere
If your bedroom is really tiny you can always consider storing your clothes in the bathroom or in the living room. If you have a large living room you might be able to fit in a drawer or a dresser there.

As long as you can get to it easily it shouldn’t be any problem. I an tiny apartment it never takes much time to get from one room to the other.

We have most of our clothes in our bedroom but we do store some seasonal clothes and extra jackets in other drawers in order to use a very small wardrobe.

5) Use bright colors
This tip doesn’t give you extra space but it sure will feel like it. If you have dark or strong colors on the walls the room tends to seem smaller.

By choosing white or very bright colors you can make the room seem bigger and feel like you have more space.

6) Remove all cords
We don’t want unnecessary clutter in a tiny room. We need to work with what we’ve got and what we can and cords need to go. You can fix them on the walls and on the floor.

Here we have a lot more ideas on how to optimize a very small apartment.

How much are Murphy beds?

As we mentioned above, the Murphy beds have become more and more popular over the last decade or so. This also means that they have become much cheaper.

For a long time, Murphy beds were super expensive and they didn’t really make a lot of sense unless you could build them yourself.

We have written a separate article with links and information on where you can find the best and cheapest Murphy beds online. We built our own Murphy bed many years ago before these amazing pieces of furniture became affordable.

Go to this article, to see where you can find cheap Murphy beds.

Murphy Beds typically cost around $1,000 and the price can go really high if you are looking for the high-end models.

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Interior design of a small room: stages of repair and decoration

Almost all owners of secondary, student, suburban housing face the need to competently decorate a small room. A small room in Khrushchev, a small space for several people in a hostel, an attic in a country house - all these rooms can be as comfortable and aesthetic as possible. At the same time, the budget is not in the first place, the main thing is an interesting design and competent layout. nine0003

With 3D skills, you can create a preliminary visualization of the room. The main attention is paid to color solutions, furniture arrangement, lighting. An easier way is to draw a plan with dimensions. To do this, it is necessary to measure walls, ceilings, door and window openings, non-standard elements and built-in wardrobes.

Professional design projects for small rooms are ordered from design bureaus. Working with projects of small premises, specialists use modern solutions and techniques aimed at harmonizing the space. nine0003

Project by Veronika Solovieva

Project of a small children's room

If the area of ​​the apartment allows you to allocate a separate room for the child, then there will be no special problems with interior design. For one kid or teenager, it is easy to choose the finishes and furniture, using design tips. It is important to correctly zone the space, taking into account the needs and age of the child. Be sure to equip a sleeping place, a play or study area, a space for relaxation and developmental activities. nine0003

It is more difficult to come up with a good design for a small nursery project where two children will live. If the room is square, then the easiest solution is to purchase two sets of loft beds. This is a popular option for horizontal zoning, when the training area is located on the first tier: table, chair, shelves. On the one hand there is a wardrobe for clothes and sports equipment, on the other hand there are steps to the second tier. Upstairs is a full bed, which can be supplemented with a shelf and a wall lamp. nine0003

The advantage of such an interior is that each child is given the same area and similar furniture. Cons of the project: a minimum of space for play and recreation. Implement the layout to get only in a room with a high ceiling.

In a small rectangular room with a low ceiling, furniture placed along the walls will clutter up the space. The best choice is an L-shaped layout, in which two workplaces are located by the window. They are separated by a transparent partition or an open rack. In a narrow room, one desktop is combined with a window sill, and the second is placed against the wall. nine0003

Project by Elena Seredina

Tabletops can also be made into corners by arranging two workplaces by the window. As a bed, a retractable design with storage boxes on the first tier is perfect. An alternative placement of sleeping places is along a long wall. The partition will serve as a high rack with shelves and a side drawer.

Project by Veronika Solovieva

Bedroom for a couple in a small room

The central element of the interior will be a double bed or a sofa bed. A functional option is additional drawers under the bed where you can put bedding or things. The accent wall can be located at the head of the bed or opposite. In the first case, it is better to place the bed parallel to the window. Several open shelves, a decorative soft back, and wall lamps are placed at the head of the headboard. nine0003

It is important to consider a block for storing clothes. It can be a standard or corner wardrobe, an open hanger-wardrobe, a closed drywall box. If a TV is attached opposite the bed, then a roomy chest of drawers is placed under it. Hidden storage systems, a shelf above the door, textile organizers on the side wall of the cabinet do not take up much space and can solve the problem of storing small items.

Project by Veronika Solovieva

In addition to the basic furniture set, the bedroom needs a dressing table. This is a small console, a chest of drawers, a mirror with a wide shelf. In a small bedroom, every inch of space can be put to good use. nine0003

Project by Ksenia Korpan

Small room: living room interior design with sofa

The living room is the room where the family gathers to relax after a busy day. Here they receive guests, arrange feasts. Therefore, even in a small room there should be free space and a lot of light. The center of a small living room is often a sofa or a set of upholstered furniture. If there is no need to divide the room into zones, then it is better to put the sofa against the wall. Opposite traditionally placed TV or home theater. Further arrangement of furniture largely depends on the layout. nine0003

In a rectangular room, the accent wall should be wide, this will visually push the walls apart. If there is a sofa here, then additional hanging structures are minimal: a pair of open narrow shelves or a mirror in a light frame. An interesting option is to decorate the wall with photo wallpapers depicting a path or a city street that goes into the distance.

Project by Yulia Novikova

The square shape of the room is considered the most convenient. The sofa can be placed against any wall; a small wardrobe will easily fit into the interior. Under the wall-mounted TV there is room for a low cabinet or a full-fledged chest of drawers. It is better not to clutter up the window area with multi-layered curtains, lambrequins, decorative ties. It is better to use light airy fabrics that do not interfere with the penetration of natural light. nine0003

The design of the walk-through living room is thought out in advance, even in preparation for the renovation. If the doors in a rectangular room are located on opposite walls, which is often found in Khrushchev houses, then a kind of niche is formed. Here you can equip a corner for reading and relaxing by placing a soft sofa and a floor lamp. In the living room, it is better to avoid open storage systems, massive furniture.

An exception is one large item, such as a sofa or wardrobe. Next to a soft corner sofa without armrests, a pouffe table looks good. Bean bags do not take up much space and will appeal to children. nine0003

Designed by Ekaterina Ermolaeva

Interior design of a small room

Small rooms sometimes become housing while working in a remote area, studying at a university. In today's real estate market, tiny apartments converted from dorm rooms are in demand. They can be rented out to young professionals or students, used as housing for a young couple without children. Residents of small apartments initially expect that they will spend at home a very limited part of the day. nine0003

Project by Anastasia Tyuneva

The size of such housing starts from 10 square meters, the project of the apartment involves combining a kitchen and an entrance hall, a kitchen and a living room with a sofa. Design masters know several tricks that are used when creating a project for a small apartment.

  1. The high ceiling allows you to raise the bed to the second tier. It can be a podium without stairs, a loft bed or an analogue of the second floor with steps. The space under the podium is used to store the wardrobe. If size allows, provide several boxes. The loft bed frees up the area below for a workplace. When arranging the second tier, drawers are built into the steps. nine0044
  2. Small rooms usually have one window. The space around should be used to the maximum. The window sill is turned into a desktop, small shelves for flowers are attached to the window slopes. An alternative is to arrange a sleeping place by the window. Covering the only source of natural light with heavy curtains is not advisable. It is better to choose Roman blinds, blinds, light tulle.
  3. Partitions in the rooms occupy an already small area. For zoning, it is better to use finishing materials, furniture, lighting. For example, separate the workplace with a closet, illuminate the kitchen and sleeping areas differently. nine0044
  4. Furniture should perform several functions, if necessary, quickly transform, not burden the interior. It is rare to combine all the requirements in one object, but it is worth remembering them when choosing the environment for a small apartment. A folding coffee table can be turned into a full-fledged dining table. A bed and an ironing board are built into the closet. A washing machine is installed under the working kitchen worktop. Chairs made of transparent plastic, glass shelves, glossy facades visually add air to the room. nine0044
  5. Decor must also be functional. Photos, paintings with a 3D effect help to expand the space. A mosaic or a wall of mirror fragments will replace a full-fledged mirror. A branch of an unusual shape, fixed on the wall, will serve as a holder for jewelry or hats.

Project by Irina Novikova

Techniques for visually increasing the space in the design of a small room

Interior photographs in design periodicals prove that a competent organization of space makes it possible to implement successful projects for small rooms. The basis of a comfortable stay in a small living space is a light color scheme of pastel shades. The interior should not combine more than three colors. All shades of white, light shades of gray, beige are suitable as a base for small rooms. nine0003

Saturated contrasting touches complement the main colors, but they should be used with caution in the interior. If the walls are beige and the ceiling is white, then the contrasting wall can be textured. For example, imitate brickwork, marble or wooden surfaces.

Project by Dmitry Kondakov

Glossy, mirror, glass and polished facades visually expand the space. In the interior, you need to use glossy stretch ceilings, mirror mosaics, glass shelves in open racks, stained glass door inserts. You can not overload the space with decorative details and massive furniture. nine0003

10 tips for decorating a small bedroom - INMYROOM

All small bedrooms are different: they can differ in the shape of the room, the height of the ceilings, the position of the door and the size of the window. But in this post for each of them there is a suitable tip that will help turn a small room into a cozy and beautiful space.

1. Colors for the bedroom - tenderness and lightness

We all know a simple but effective method of visually enlarging rooms - for this you just need to paint the walls white. But if you want more color in the bedroom, then it is better to opt for pastel shades: with them, the room will also look more spacious and lighter. nine0003

2. Floors: laid diagonally

This point is best considered at the design stage. In a small bedroom, the floor should be light - just like the walls. Choose parquet or laminate in light shades. Life hack: for a small bedroom, choose a small parquet board and lay it diagonally: this way you visually make the room larger.

3. Furniture that does not weigh down the interior

For furniture in a small bedroom, the same rule applies as for walls and floors: it should not be dark. Another important condition is to choose objects with thin legs and without excessive decor. Transparent or mirrored furniture is also ideal. nine0003

And don't worry: you don't have to give up bulky furniture, just follow the measure! It is better to give up two small chairs in favor of one large one, and do not take up space with small items like coffee tables.

4. Mirrors - additional light and space

Drop prejudices and add mirrors to the bedroom interior - they will make the room not only bigger, but also lighter, especially if you hang them opposite the window.

Large mirrored wardrobe doors are a good solution. But if this option seems too extreme for you, you can get by with a few small mirrors - any model will do, except mirrors in massive frames. nine0003

5. Storage: looking for an alternative to wardrobe

A closet is not the only way to organize storage space. Opt for pieces of furniture with a storage function: it can be a bed, an ottoman or a pouffe.

Another interesting solution is the podium bed: it is convenient to store out-of-season items and bed linen in built-in drawers.

6. Small bedroom - more light

Take lighting in a small bedroom seriously. Remember that three levels of lighting - upper (ceiling lamp), middle (spotlights, sconces and table lamps) and floor (floor lamps) - should not be turned on at the same time in order to maintain an atmosphere of softness and comfort in the room. nine0003

Do not forget about natural light, it should also be enough. Tip: do not use blackout curtains in the bedroom. But curtains made of light translucent fabric will scatter light and make the room spacious and bright.

7. Don't forget the door

In the design of a small bedroom, don't forget about the door. A great solution is to make the doors match the flooring, but the door in the color of the walls looks just as good.

When in doubt, white doors are a win-win: they will look harmonious in any interior. By the way, to save space, install a sliding door, and hide the mechanism in the wall. nine0139

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Stripe solves

If your bedroom ceilings are too low, nothing will lift them up better than vertical stripes on the walls. Horizontal stripes will help make the room longer. And you don't have to live in a completely striped room - to achieve the desired effect, it is enough to use only one wall.

9. Small bedroom decor - opt for moderation

When decorating a small bedroom, don't overdo it with decor. Your motto is "Less is better". After all, the more details and small items in the bedroom, the smaller it will look. The ideal solution is to put all the accessories in decorative drawers or boxes. nine0003

10. Bed linen is also decor

Don't leave the choice of bed linen for later - this is no less important part of the bedroom decor than mirrors or lamps. Now in stores you can find bed linen of a variety of colors, textures and materials, but if you are lost in this variety, then trust the classics - white bed linen suits any interior.

Expert opinion

Should there be appliances in the bedroom? If it makes your life more comfortable, then why not. We talk about how to make a room both modern and conducive to relaxation, together with MGTS experts. nine0003

1. A boring evening

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3. On the waves of memory

An ordinary TV in the bedroom is not bad, but not modern.

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