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30 Small Bedroom Ideas for Maximizing Space and Style

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by Caroline Biggs

updated Aug 11, 2022

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Living in a small space requires a little bit of extra thinking and creativity. You have to consider things like smart storage solutions, how to arrange a tight space, and how to determine what deserves a spot in your home. This being said, your personal style is easy to unlock when it comes to designing a bedroom, no matter how small it may be. There are plenty of shining examples of small bedroom ideas out there that will provide you with all the inspiration you need when brainstorming your next move or purchase.

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When it comes to decorating a small bedroom, first and foremost, it’s important to remember that the layout is everything. Once you have your furniture placement down, you can start pulling pieces you really like—soft bed linens, soothing accents, and even artwork. While minimalism and small bedrooms often go hand-in-hand, if you prefer maximalism in all its glory, colorful, patterned styles can work in small spaces, too.

Ahead, you’ll find numerous options for decorating and creating storage opportunities in smalls bedrooms that just might convince you bigger isn’t always better.

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12 Brilliant Ideas For Your Small Bedroom

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1. Try a trundle.

In the market for a daybed? If you anticipate having more than one guest stay the night at some point, a daybed with a trundle underneath will prevent your besties from having to sleep on the floor. We promise they’ll thank you for that!

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2. Minimize the side table.

Sometimes, small spaces require you to make sacrifices. And that’s fine, but a nightstand is a must for most people. No room beside the bed? Try this brilliant solution: turn the nightstand to face the wall opposite the bed. If your room is small enough, you’ll still be able to reach your nightstand, but you’ll spare yourself the drama of trying to cram one into a tight space. 

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3. Use mirrors to give the illusion of added space.

This popular design trick can totally work in your sleeping space, and is one of our favorite small bedroom ideas. Plus, a large and well-placed mirror will help filter extra light into your bedroom. A real win-win in our opinion!

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4. Utilize below-the-bed storage.

There’s no better place to store extra belongings than below your bed. Since the bed is already taking up a lot of floor space, it just makes sense. Some options? Choose a bed with built-in storage, use wooden storage crates, design your own drawers or even use pretty baskets to corral clutter.  

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5. Hang art high to trick the eye.

Some of the best small bedroom ideas are using design tricks to make your space seem larger. If you’re planning on hanging art or other things on your walls, try hanging them higher than usual – close to the ceiling, even – to draw the eye upward and create the illusion of a larger space. 

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6. Make a Murphy bed chic.

Long gone are the days of basic Murphy beds. You can easily make one of these fold-out beds your own by treating the bed’s framework like a regular wall. Add artwork, paint it, or drape textiles behind your bed, as seen in this California studio.

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7. Get creative with foot-of-the-bed storage.

Don’t limit yourself to plastic containers and closet storage cubes when there are so many types of storage available, particularly decorative pieces that you can leave out in plain view. Try an end-of-bed trunk or storage bench. You’ll be able to find one that suits your decor perfectly, as seen in this this Dutch home. Find one with a tiny footprint, and you’re all set. This area can also double as a spot to set out your clothes for the next day or even put on your shoes.

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8. Separate space with an accent wall.

Even if you’re occupying a studio, like this adorable one in the Bronx, you can make the most of your space. A little bit of paint, in the form of an accent wall behind your bed, not only adds a burst of color, but it also provides a strategic, visual separation between your sleeping space and living area.

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9. Utilize narrow storage cabinets.

Plenty of cute storage options exist for filling awkward spots and tight spaces in your home. The narrow cabinets in this New York bedroom prove how storage pieces painted in the same color as your walls can recede visually, making your space look airy without sacrificing precious storage opportunities.

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10. Play with proportions.

Layering a simple bed frame on top of an oversized rug can instantly amplify your space and make it appear larger. Take this San Francisco bedroom, for example, and picture it with a lavish headboard or an upholstered bed frame. You can imagine how much more cramped the space would feel if it didn’t have simple furniture with streamlined silhouettes.

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11. Go with a ghost chair.

The greatest thing about Ghost chairs—aka clear acrylic ones—is that visually, they are so light, you barely see them (i.e. less visual clutter). Not only are they super stylish—they won’t further cramp up your tiny bedroom.

Buy: Keiko Dining Chair, $149.99 from Wayfair

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12. Add floating shelves.

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Work a room divider.

Don’t technically have a separate bedroom? A bookcase that doubles as a room divider can work wonders for a cramped studio. It’ll designate your sleeping space, but also the space between your books and decor is enough to let light stream in.

Buy: Adjustable Bookcase, $38.99 from Amazon

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14. Consider hanging racks.

Hanging garment racks are a clever small bedroom idea to score more closet storage (or create a closet out of nowhere) without taking up an inch of floor space. A dresser underneath creates the perfect dressing area.

Buy: Metal Garment Rack, $37.99 from Amazon

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15. Install a swing arm sconce or two.

If you’ve been searching for a stylish way to bring more lighting into your cramped bedroom (without taking up too much space), consider swing-arm wall sconces. Not only are they much less bulky than most table lamps and pendants, these wall-mounted wonders are designed with adjustable arms for a more space-savvy lighting solution.

Buy: Permo Vintage Industrial Wall Sconce, $69.99 from Amazon

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16. Leaning layered art looks good.

If you’re an art lover but lacking the space to show off your treasured works in your bedroom, a shelf or nightstand layered with framed art can make a big impact without wasting any space.

Buy: Mandalay Gold Frame, starting from $39 from Framebridge

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17. Get creative with shelving.

When every bit of wall space counts, why not try shelving that doubles as art as a small bedroom idea? A cool hanging shelf allows you to store (and show off) your favorite trinkets and display your beloved baubles, and won’t take up an inch of floor space.

Buy: Rustic Wood Floating Shelf, $37.99 from Amazon

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18. Accessorize away.

When you don’t have the room for large-scale bedroom furnishings, consider going big with your decor—think: bold throw pillows, colorful art, and layered textiles.

Buy: Moorebank Velvet Throw Pillow Cover in Pink, $24.99 from Wayfair

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19. Use a floating desk.

Who says you need a big bedroom to create your own workspace? A wall-mounted shelf beautifully doubles as a personal desk and mounts directly to your wall for added efficiency.

Buy: Alise 2-Tier Heavy Duty Floating Shelf, $29.99 from Amazon

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20. Consider a modern Murphy bed.

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Houseplants work wonders.

You don’t always need two nightstands, especially if you’re sleeping alone. Just add plants. It’ll bring fast style to your bedroom without the need for a bulky piece of furniture and will help clean your air, too. Win, win!

Buy: Majesty Palm, $31.35 from Home Depot

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22. Try nesting tables instead of nightstands.

Place a pair of nesting tables next to your bed instead of a traditional nightstand and you can instantly create more storage room for when you might need it without bringing in more furniture to do the job (plus, bonus points, you can use the empty space underneath the tables for even more storage in baskets or crates).

Buy: Weathered Oak Nesting Tables, $42.99 from Amazon

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23. Daybeds aren’t just for kids.

If you thought daybeds were just for kids then think again. Along with offering a more compact bed frame, some versions come with built-in drawers for more storage. They’re also great for doubling as a sofa.

Buy: Aria Metal Daybed, $209 from Urban Outfitters

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24. Don’t overlook the foot of your bed.

Putting a storage bench, baskets or even crates at the foot of your bed is a smart way to squeeze in more of whatever you need. This typically only takes up about a foot of space but the payoff is invaluable.

Buy: Bamboo Bench, 3-Tier, $45.99 from Amazon

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25. Incorporate hanging lights.

Looking for a stylish way to bring more lighting into your bedroom without further cramping the space? A pendant light, or any hanging light for that matter, instantly brightens up a room and doesn’t require an inch of table or floor space.

Buy: Plug-In Pendant, $16. 62 from Amazon

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26. Devise a desk vanity.

Dealing with a dreaded small space double whammy (i.e. a tiny bedroom and bathroom)? Turn a super slim desk setup in your bedroom into a vanity with nothing more than a wall mirror.

Buy: Simple Study Desk, $99.99 from Amazon

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27. Create vertical storage.

Ask any New Yorker, or small space dweller for that matter, how they pack in more storage room in their tiny apartments and they’ll say the same thing: think vertically. Whether with wall-mounted shelves or suspended lights, you can always build up when you run out of eye-level storage room.

Buy: Wooden Floating Wall Shelves, $51.97 from Amazon

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28. Open up with bare white walls.

You can always count on clean white walls to really brighten and open up a cramped bedroom (particularly one that gets good natural light).

Buy: Behr Ultra Eggshell Enamel, $32.98 from Home Depot

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29. Make it happen with a side table.

Sometimes all you need next to your bed is a small table to hold a glass of water and your alarm/cellphone. A thin pedestal table is perfect for placing bedside miscellany without adding more clutter in a room with larger furnishings.

Buy: Poly and Bark Daisy 20” Wood Side Table in Black Base, $158.35 from Amazon

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30. Leaning ladders matter.

There is a part of this bedroom that’s perfect to borrow inspiration from for a far tighter space: a slim leaning ladder. These clever pieces allow you to hang up your purses and scarves (and other accessories) in style, no hammer and nails necessary.

Buy: 4-Tier Ladder Shelf, $68.99 from Amazon

45 Small Bedroom Decorating Ideas From Designers

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Pile Up Book on the floor

Nicholas Obeid

Stack up some coffee table books to use as a skinny side table. All you need to fit is a stylish nightlight and mood-setting candle, as shown in this small bedroom designed by Nicholas Obeid.

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Opt for a Trundle

Ngoc Minh Ngo

Designer David Kaihoi transformed this one-bedroom apartment into a family home. This little trundle bed tucks right back under the bed when it isn't in use, "first thing in the morning," says Kaihoi. And they use that windowsill as a bedside table.

3

Duck Into Corners

paul raeside

A corner seating nook for lounging, reading, and chatting is a bonus in any bedroom, especially in a tiny one! Here, designer Andrew Flesher recovered a pair of vintage Ward Bennett Scissor chairs in a Marimekko print for a fun pop of color. The low silhouette makes them perfect for a sloped ceiling corner.

4

Practice Restraint

Amelia Stanwix

Sometimes all it takes is a modern light fixture and offbeat paint color to perfect a small bedroom. An old bedside table, jute rug, and color-block linen bedding turn this bedroom into a moody, earthy sanctuary by Fiona Lynch.

5

Use Lucite

Nicole Franzen

Lucite is your best friend in small spaces. This bedroom in Kristin Fine's Connecticut farmhouse is another gorgeous example of simple but transformative styling. Fine opted for a lucite side table for a hint of modernity that doesn't make the room feel too cramped.

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Build Narrow Custom Storage

Corinne Mathern Design

If you don't have a closet, but you do have a clothing collection, stay organized and polished with custom wall built-ins that store everything behind closed doors. In this bedroom design by Corinne Mathern, the built-ins provide extensive storage and accommodate the irregular ceiling structure. They're also less deep than your typical dresser and armoire—a win for small bedrooms.

7

Squeeze In a Desk

Robert Peterson / Rustic White I

In a small bedroom, there is no wall space to spare, so don't be afraid to put your bed beneath the window. Vern Vip opted for bold curtains to ensure style and sleep-ins. A Cambria quartz desktop suits the sophisticated mood, but “doesn’t ever require resealing, reconditioning, or polishing,” says Yip. Plus, it doubles the bedroom's use-case as a home office.

8

Pay Attention to Scale

Heidi Caillier Design

Take note of this bedroom designed by Heidi Caillier, where great big windows and high ceilings are maxed out by hanging the long curtains all the way at the top. In a small bedroom, have fun with color, shape, and prints, but pay close attention to scale.

9

Repurpose an Unexpected "Room"

Leanne Ford Interiors

If you're looking for out-of-the-box ideas on how to carve out a small guest room out of basically nothing, look no further than this bedroom design by Leanne Ford Interiors. Contemporary striped linens match the beige-painted walls and the paper pendant brings adds just a touch of intrigue to this small sleeping nook, which looks like it was once a sunroom.

10

Get Matchy-Matchy (Playfully)

Thijs de Leeuw/Space Content/Living Inside

This small room designed by Atelier ND is exploding with fun colors. The objective was to use a pretty floral wallpaper, but to dress it down with items that made it look bold and modern rather than precious and dainty. The electric orange blinds, dark green carpet, yellow side table, and purple plaid bedspread bring an edgy midcentury feel that gets the job done.

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Or, Get Matchy-Matchy (Seriously)

Stephen Kent Johnson for Ashe Leandro

As far as high-impact decorating ideas go for small bedrooms, it doesn't get cooler than this: Ashe Leandro used the same print for the wallpaper (which extends up to the ceiling), curtains, bedding, and even the lampshade.

12

Paint Exposed Materials White

Stephen Kent Johnson

To center a headboard on the wall, designer Shawn Henderson closed up a decorative fireplace in this pint-sized but perfect NYC bedroom. A coat of white paint helps the exposed brick wall blend in and feel much less heavy.

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Opt for High-Contrast Colors

Brie Williams

Make it a jewel box bursting with colors and patterns. This striking red nailhead bed frame can be tame and paired with classic neutrals, or it can be dressed up with fun accessories and contrasting painting colors, as designer Ariene Bethea displays here.

14

Use All Available Surface Space

Fantastic Frank

One of the biggest challenges in a small bedroom is finding places to put all your stuff since the bed takes up most of the room. Be resourceful! Even a windowsill can provide extra storage space for decor, lighting, and other essentials when there's no room for an extra table.

15

Install Sconces

TREVOR TONDRO

This pint-sized bedroom designed by J. P. Horton is flexing a few small space design secrets. First, the sconces, which don't take up any surface space since they're wall mounted, and second, the side chair, which can be pulled up as a bedside table when need be.

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Use a Day Bed

House Beautiful

Add a daybed and watch your bedroom double in size. If you don't have a designated guest room, this could also come in handy in your family room or home office that pulls double-duty when friends are in town.

17

Lean a Mirror

Hecker Guthrie

Now here's a bedroom that knows how to set a mood. With plush velvet seating, dark wood paneled walls, and classic landscape photos, this bedroom designed by Hecker Guthrie is a beautiful blend of classic and modern style. To make the room feel larger, lean a modern mirror against the wall, as done here.

18

Ditch the Headboard

Kevin Scott

Less is more, particularly in a small bedroom. Despite a simple, soft color scheme and bare decorating approach in this minimalist bedroom by Studio DIAA no, it projects a strong sense of personal style and easy living. That's thanks to the polished materials and cohesive look.

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Embrace Coziness With Dark Wallpaper

Heidi Caillier Design

Heidi Caillier embraces the smaller size with inky grasscloth wallpaper. While any dark paint color could create a similar impact, the striated wallpaper brings even more texture—perfect for a cozy bedroom.

20

Section It Off

Fantastic Frank

Embrace the tininess of a space and make it extra intimate and cozy with a sheer curtain around the bed. Jazz up the walls with paint, artwork, or wallpaper to bring in personality without taking up space.

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Accomodate the Layout

HB

Each item is carefully chosen to work within this small space. For example, the narrow bedroom table fits into the little nook perfectly, and since it's on the slimmer side, they made sure the two-tiered table on the other side of the bed offered extra surface space. Then, they went vertical with a gallery wall to draw the eye up.

22

Choose a Bold Bed

Bjorn Wallander

Designed by Balsamo Antiques and Interior Design, this bedroom proves that even if your space is mostly neutral, you can add character—and coziness—thanks to textures, unique combos, and sculptural silhouettes. This one is also wonderfully dark and moody for late sleep-ins. And don't let a smaller space stop you from choosing larger furniture. This statement four-poster bed is takes up most of the room, and that's actually a great thing.

23

Keep It Colorful

ALISON GOOTEE

Keep it tailored but unique with fewer and bolder pieces. From the vibrant red bedding to the mod bedframe and graphic lamp, this bedroom designed by Anthony Baratta feels both crisp and deliberate, but there's still tons of personality packed in. Each piece also nods back to the brilliant abstract painting above the bed.

24

Tuck Your Bed Away

Fantastic Frank

If you live in a studio or need or use your bedroom for more than just sleeping, consider a DIY trundle bed or a solid platform with a retractable bed under it. In this space, the wooden platform makes room for a sofa so there's somewhere to sit instead of the bed. It's kind of like a Murphy bed but easier to create yourself.

25

Channel a Ship

Elizabeth Georgantas

New England coastal charm meets rustic design with plenty of warm tones, antique pieces, and exposed beams painted white in this guest bedroom designed by Elizabeth Georgantas. Pro tip: Elevate under-the-bed storage with vintage suitcases.

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Cozy Up to a Corner

© Rustic White Photography

Brian Patrick Flynn turned this teeny-tiny bedroom into a whole wide world with rich wallpaper, dimensional wall decor, and perfectly proportioned furniture. The pops of red add a fun surprise and encourage us to mix primary colors.

27

Pile on the Patterns

Simon Watson

With tons of patterns, from the golden damask-print coverlet and the cozy pile of purple floral pillows to the intricate shutter design, this bedroom designed by Kristin Hein and Philip Cozi proves that you don't need a big canvas for the perfect little nest.

28

Keep It Low

Nicole England

In a lofted bedroom, Keep the mattress low to the ground like architect McLaren.Excell did here. An antique work stool functions as a side table and the sconces are built right into the partial wall behind the bed.

29

Customize

House Beautiful

Customize bedding with monograms and match your lampshades to your headboard, but then get wacky with curtains and throw blankets. That will ensure the perfect balance between polished and fun.

30

Combine Dresser and Nightstands

Shade Degges

"I wanted to create a bedroom full of personality," designer Jae Joo says of the main bedroom in this Boston Rowhouse. With no room for both a dresser and nightstands, she opted for something that could do both at once. Though classic and understated, the room brims with character thanks to a shrunken photo gallery, curved furniture, and colorful accents.

31

Shrink It Down

Romanek Design Studio

If you don't have enough room to pull up a bench to the end of your bed, try a stool instead. It'll add that desired design polish and give you somewhere to put on your shoes or store a blanket, but it won't look as bulky or take up as much visual real estate. Interior designer Brigette Romanek of Romanek Design Studio opted for a sleek caramel leather stool to contrast with the romantic blush bed frame.

32

Go Wild With Wallpaper

Studio DB

It might seem a little much for a small space, but a bold, bright wallpaper can help cocoon your room and give it a jewel-box effect. You don't need to cover the entire wall to make a statement. Just choose a smaller nook to cover in a fun print, as Studio DB boldly did in this bedroom.

33

Customize With Built-Ins

Romanek Design Studio

Take advantage of awkward niches, corners, nooks, and crannies with a built-in bench like Romanek Design Studio did in this bedroom. Even though it might not seem like useable space when you first look at it, a simple bench, cushions, and wall art can give it a brand new second life.

34

Make a Fake Canopy

SIMON WATSON

With no space for extra fun elements like floor lamps and a canopy, designer Peter Durham created a custom curtain wall and installed bedside sconces.

35

Install Inventive Storage

Mikael Axelsson

When you have a teeny-tiny bedroom, you have to get scrappy and strategic about storage space—otherwise, you'll never find what you're looking for unless you stub your toe on it. Take inspiration from this space, where the bed has built-in drawers and is framed by a bookshelf, which allows for extra storage space as well as a place to display decor and art.

36

Use Multi-Purpose Furniture

Tasmin Johnson

In this bedroom designed by Tamsin Johnson, the nightstand doubles as a dresser. If you can only fit one piece of furniture in your bedroom, make sure it's one that offers a few functional benefits.

37

Customize Your Headboard

Emily Henderson Design

This wall-to-wall upholstered headboard was custom designed by Brady Tolbert for Emily Henderson Design to meet the homeowners needs function and style-wise. That's a guaranteed way to make sure your bedroom is everything you want it to be. In the case of a small bedroom, a custom headboard with built-in nightstand saves tons of space.

38

Put Stuff Under Your Bed

Tim Street Porter

In this bedroom by Martin Lawrence Bullard, the preexisting architectural quirks are played up by a graphic, linear wallpaper that contrast with the more traditional elements throughout the space. But the most genius element? This bed has drawers underneath for more storage when you're lacking closet space.

39

Use Bigger (But Fewer) Furnishings

Maltsev Design

It may seem counterintuitive, but outfitting a small space with just a few large-scale pieces (rather than a mishmash of pint-size furniture) can actually make it feel grander. Resist the urge to push all of your furniture up against the walls. If you leave space behind the furniture, it makes the room look wider than it is.

40

Downsize Your Bed

If you need to sacrifice your queen or even your double, don't fret. A twin bed still has plenty of potential to be your stylish dream spot. In this small bedroom designed by Arent & Pyke, the custom corner headboard upholstered with Kelly Wrestler fabric sets the tone for a room that stands out, no matter its size.

41

Bring In Foldable Pieces

Paul Costello

Can't fit an accent chair into the corner to pile all your clothes on? Use a slim stool instead—even better if it's foldable so you can tuck to away when not in use. This will the mess to a minimum. Decorated by Shaun Smith, this bedroom is a great example of bold yet sophisticated style and cohesive pattern play in a tiny space.

42

Go Dark

Seth Caplan

Contrary to popular belief, dark colors don't necessarily make a room feel smaller—sometimes they even have the opposite effect, creating the illusion of an expansive space. The sandy hues of the duvet blend so nicely with plum pillows, both of which are sharpened by the inky wall paint. The linen bedding softens up the edgier feel of the black paint in this bedroom designed by Tali Roth.

43

Use Vertical Space

Built-in and low to the ground, this bed boasts an easy coolness. It was designed by Southern California-based Alexander DB, so no wonder it exudes that quintessential Cali cool charm. Add a floating shelf to use your vertical space for displaying artwork and storing knick knacks.

44

Utilize Built-Ins

James Merrell

Built-in bookshelves give you extra storage space without having a chunky piece of furniture protruding into the room.This hot air balloon printed wallcovering brings a sense of dreaminess and movement to the small bedroom. It's a beautiful way to frame the wall of built-in shelves. Designer Katie Lyndon aptly describes it as both classic but imaginative.

45

Add Mirrors

Alec Hemer

Fake space 'til you make space. Closet mirrors make this small bedroom feel larger than it actually is.

Hadley Mendelsohn Senior Editor Hadley Mendelsohn is House Beautiful's senior design editor and the co-host and executive producer of the podcast Dark House.

Design of a small bedroom: the best interior ideas

The bedroom is a room where guests rarely drop in, and the owners themselves spend mainly night hours in it. But let's look at the bedroom from the other side. This is a place where we are left alone with our thoughts and dreams, we feel calm, going over the events of the past day. Here we are pleased to be ourselves, to rest from the hustle and bustle. The small size of the bedroom does not interfere with making grandiose plans, and this requires inspiration. It will not come to the dull bedroom of boring people. So, we will attract him and future achievements with an interesting interior!

Pros and cons of a small bedroom

In a cozy bedroom, where “walls help” to relax and enjoy a peaceful sleep, a person feels happy and protected. It is not necessary that these walls be located at a maximum distance from each other. A room of 6-8 m2 will become the most beloved corner of the house with no less success than 2-3 times larger, only it needs to be decorated with skill and love.

The negative point of the small size of the room is the impossibility of placing a large bed in it, a spacious closet. You will probably be left without a dressing table or chest of drawers, hang a large picture and many shelves, or lay a luxurious fluffy carpet.

But there will be less cleaning. And it is not difficult to solve the problems of increasing the functionality and convenience of a sleeping room with design solutions. This will require more effort. You will have to think through every detail of the interior, color design, placement of light sources, and to beat the presence of a window as profitably as possible. But financial investments in the design of a small bedroom will require less. This is an undeniable plus.

Interior style for a small bedroom

So many people, so many tastes. You should not change your desires for the sake of the small size of the room and depersonalize its interior. For a small room, there are also successful design options.

Contemporary style bedroom

Characteristic details of a modern small bedroom interior are:

Calm colors of walls and textiles, discreet light, no superfluous details, good mood and good mood contribute to rest.

In the style of minimalism

The name of the style predetermines the avoidance of all frills, which is very useful for a small bedroom. Such a design solution will appeal to business and energetic people; in the rest room, nothing should distract from relaxation, easy morning awakening. Sleep will successfully restore strength in a room setting where:

The approach to the choice of accents should also be rational, their presence is designed to save space, have a semantic load. Several photographs, paintings, laconic vases will do.

Japanese style

The people of the Land of the Rising Sun are known for their practicality and ability to see beauty in small details. Their dwellings are visually spacious, filled with air and light. They leave the negative behind the threshold, enjoying peace at home. The main principle in the arrangement of the bedroom - a room, according to the Japanese, with a philosophical meaning, is minimalism. Its interior is complemented by:

The austerity of the furnishings is diluted with exquisite textiles, a light screen, paintings that are never hung on just one wall.

In the Scandinavian style

Surgery Normans inhabiting Surround Normans prefer simplicity and restraint. Life in the harsh conditions of the North gave rise to a desire for light and light colors, respect for nature. "Cold" Scandinavian style is popular in the design of a small bedroom. It is characterized by:

Stencil paintings on the wall, figurines of animals or birds, light curtains, blinds, carpet on the floor look spectacular in such an environment.

In the style of Provence

Elegance of the Provence style will be romantic, dreamy, harmonious to people. A cozy optimistic bedroom with cheerful curtains will dispel sad thoughts. The atmosphere, combining classics and rural life, will distract with positive, tranquility. In a room with such a design, uncontrollably pulls every evening. Waiting for you here:

Graceful lamps, rattan decor items, wicker baskets, flowers look wonderful against the background of pastel colors.

The design of a small bedroom

on the design of bedrooms of small size, designers are constantly working and achieved good results on this field. There are many options for choosing the option that suits the size and features of your particular bedroom. General rules have been formed, following which you can visually increase the space, make the bedroom functional, comfortable and cozy. Here are the main postulates:

No need to be afraid of non-standard solutions, experiments to optimize space. A window sill can be involved in the usable area, a second tier can be used to organize an extra bed, and the working area should not be abandoned.

Numerous "Khrushchev" and "panels" have not gone down in history yet. Millions of people live in such houses and interior designers pay close attention to their design.

Small bedroom in Khrushchevka

such a room, such a room is issued in any way. for a small room and meeting the taste of the owners. A cramped space will expand a large amount of light, a light palette of walls, the absence of bulky furniture, the correct arrangement of furnishings and decor.

Such simple tricks as abandoning bedside tables (at least one of them), replacing table lamps with pendant sconces, using the “accented wall” technique, choosing spotlights instead of a volumetric chandelier give good results.

In panel house

of the bedrooms in houses of this type is slightly more than in Khrushchevs. They have higher ceilings and more light. For rooms, a ceiling of several levels is applicable; dark colors, bright colors and various textures are allowed in the design of the walls. In the bedroom of a panel house, bedside tables will be placed next to the bed, which will be decorated with elegant lamps or decorative elements.

Often in "socket" rooms are elongated, but their area is quite enough for the manifestation of imagination, techniques of mixing styles, zoning. The furniture set includes wardrobes with hinged doors, dressing tables with elegant ottomans. The main thing is to correctly place objects and choose colors.

Color solutions

No one will argue with the fact that only light, pastel colors are suitable for a small bedroom. Yet there are exceptions to this rule. Sometimes rich, colorful accents enliven the interior, add warmth and comfort.

It is necessary to distribute bright islands that contrast with the general background of the room carefully and carefully according to the principle: less is better ... Eye-catching objects can be:

Color is a great manipulator. Using "cold" colors is easy to achieve a feeling of coolness and freshness. If a lot of sunlight enters the bedroom window, the decision to decorate it in blue, gray, white will be the right one. Warm shades will fill the room with the sun, they are perfect for a room with a north-facing window.

Lighting

For a small space, a large chandelier is not required; spotlights or small ceiling lights will provide basic lighting. They are often equipped with a dimmer - a light brightness control.

It is desirable to provide additional local lighting in the area of ​​the head of the bed for ease of reading. Table lamps on bedside tables, sconces, small floor lamps will cope with this task. It will be convenient to illuminate the mirror located in the bedroom and the work area where the laptop, books, and hobbies live.

To provide spot lighting, spotlights are useful - lamps with adjustable light direction. Pertinent for the bedroom will be shades made of dense materials that scatter light well. Their shape depends on the size of the room, if they are minimally helped out by flat forms that do not take centimeters of volume, or lamps on brackets.

Decorative lighting is a privilege of large bedrooms, but it can also be applied to small rooms. Illumination of niches, paintings, figurines will not damage a small bedroom. Its decoration will be a variety of night lights and, of course, romantic candles.

Furniture for a small bedroom

The central and honorable item of the bedroom is the bed. Having conveniently arranged the head of the interior, we begin to move along the path of arrangement. Since the dimensions do not allow to fit a large closet or chest of drawers into the room, we will use drawers under the bed frame to place things and bedding. Models with a lifting mechanism and a box for storing linen are also very convenient.

Breaking the stereotypes and getting bedside tables not of the standard low “height”, but high, even up to the ceiling. It's practical and original. Between the high cabinets, a wall cabinet will fit in well - and now the whole composition is ready, which is time to play with light and bright accents. A dressing table, necessary in the bedroom, will be replaced by an elegant console and a wall mirror. For important little things, hinged shelves that do not occupy floor space are useful.


Furniture manufacturers, taking into account the demand, produce small-sized and functional racks, chests of drawers, cabinets, and poufs. Without overloading the room with furnishings, calling on the help of imagination and armed with catalogs of furniture companies, you can create a wonderful interior for your favorite bedroom.

Combination of functional areas

It's hard to believe, but, nevertheless, in a small bedroom it is quite possible to attach a working area or a sitting area to the main sleeping area.

Bedroom-study

The space between the bed and the working area is separated by a plasterboard partition, which has a decorative function or becomes a rack with additional shelves. The table is chosen with a lightweight design without bulky cabinets and drawers.

You can not separate the mini-office with a partition, but zone it with color, focusing on the wall near the table. The sleep zone is emphasized by a small carpet, local lighting, and a light canopy.

Bedroom with seating area

Armchair and floor lamp are logical in the concept of the lounge. Decorate and add comfort to the fireplace or its imitation. In order for these items to harmoniously fit into the interior, you need to consider their location and follow the chosen design style. A wicker chair, a white fireplace portal, directional light will form an intimate cute corner.

It is very good if a small bedroom has a loggia or a balcony. With their help, the area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe room increases, a spacious area for rest or work is organized on the additional territory.

Listen to the advice of experienced designers, look through magazines and web pages, ask your friends for advice. But choose with your heart, it will tell you the right decision and whisper in which interior it will rest easy. A comfortable bed, colors that are pleasing to the eye, and furnishings selected with taste and love will create an aura of peace that will ensure good rest and good sleep.

Small bedroom design: 84 photos with interior ideas

06/10/2022

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Style, colors, finishes, furniture arrangement and decor - we tell you how to design a functional and beautiful small bedroom.

Design: Alisa Kashcheeva. Photo: Maria Irinarkhova

A small living room is a frequent occurrence both in Soviet apartments and in new buildings. With the right approach, even on 8-10 squares, you can place everything you need without sacrificing a beautiful and cozy design. In this article, we tell you what to consider when thinking through the design of a small bedroom: from a suitable style to the selection and placement of furniture.

How to furnish a small bedroom

Matching styles
— Modern
– Scandi
— Minimalism
— Neoclassic
Arrangement ideas
— Color range
– Finish
— Furniture
— Decor

Some interior styles are designed for large spaces, so they do not look so good in a limited area. But there are enough directions that are great for a small room.

Contemporary

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Contemporary is a universal style. It can look completely different, it does not have strict canons and mandatory requirements for the footage of the room. The main thing is to follow the general principles of modern design: