Creative small room ideas
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
21 Small Bedroom Decorating Ideas To Fall In Love With
L: John Lewis & Partners, R: Farrow & Ball
Decorating a small bedroom can often be a challenge as you try to balance style with functionality – creating a beautiful and well-designed space free of clutter and conducive to relaxation, all whilst working within diminutive proportions.
Small bedrooms usually require extra consideration and a clever approach to decorating to be successful.
We've gathered the most effective tips on how to utilise the small space you have - a clever use of colour to create the illusion of size, the right bedside tables and multifunctional beds to store away your essentials, quick tips on utilising every inch of wall space, and the design styles most conducive to small bedrooms.
Read on for 21 small bedroom ideas to fall in love with...
IKEA
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Small bedroom ideas: Hidden storage
When it comes to storage in a small bedroom, shelving and extra rails will always provide you with extra places to pop your belongings. 'Having a smaller bedroom doesn’t necessary mean having fewer clothes. With clever storage compartments such as GIMSE, clothes can be sorted and stored away whilst keeping the room looking tidy,' explains Clotilde Passalacqua, Interior Design Leader from Ikea UK and Ireland.
'Make the most of the wardrobe space by using SLÄKTING storage compartments to organise clothes in an efficient and smart way,'
• Shop the look at Ikea
House Beautiful
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Small bedroom ideas: Add colour through accessories
Naturally, a white room will elevate space and brightness, so introduce colourful accents through accessories and furniture instead. This sweet design scheme relies on bright, chalky pastels to add colour without detracting from the airy and bright feel of the room.
• Shop the look: House Beautiful Maisy Ottoman Bed at Dreams
Farrow & Ball
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Small bedroom ideas: Make use of every corner
This lovely tucked-away bedroom may be small, but it's filled with character, colour and a personal lived-in touch. Make use of every corner, by hanging reading lights above the bed or creating D.I.Y-style bookshelves (here they are just placed on the side of the bed).
• Shop the look at Farrow & Ball.
This room is painted in 'Parma Gray No.27'.
IKEA
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Small bedroom ideas: Shelving
Additional shelving in a smaller space is the best way to store extra books, magazines, plants and photo frames. This super-small bedroom has utilised a tiny return to layer some simply frames and artwork creating a makeshift mini gallery wall.
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Farrow & Ball
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Small bedroom ideas: All-over colour
'To create the feeling of more space in a small room, stick to one single colour, this will help create more space as with no point of reference and no contrasts, you’re less aware of where things stop and start,' explains Charlotte Cosby, Head of Creative at Farrow & Ball. 'Dependent on light direction, smaller spaces are more successful with the introduction of darker colours such as Sulking Room Pink or Treron as this distracts the eye from the size. 'For those who are less comfortable with using a single colour, use complementary whites a few shades lighter than the wall colour to avoid bringing the ceiling lower such as Parma Gray and School House White.
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Dunelm
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Small bedroom ideas: Airy boho hues
When decorating small bedrooms, one of the best ways to maximise space is to use light and fresh colours. Hues such as soft sorbet-pinks, greys or whites will help to ensure the room feels bigger. Boho styles lend themselves to small spaces owing to their sorbet colour ways and an embrace of careful clutter.
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IKEA
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Small bedroom ideas: Loft bed
The ideal solution if your small bedroom is short on floor space but generous in height - a loft bed can free up room for a sofa or a work-from-home desk area. These work especially well in tiny guest bedrooms. Select something light and airy - like this pale-toned pine loft bed from IKEA - with a slim and unobtrusive frame.
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Furniture Village
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Small bedroom ideas: Statement bed
Don't be afraid to add a large statement bed into a smaller room.
Other furniture pieces can be worked around it, and there's always the option to practically store underneath. Whether you opt for a bed with drawers to pop additional belongings, or you only have room for a few boxes, under bed storage means you can still have that statement bed of your dreams.
• Shop the look: Vispring Elite Divan Set at Furniture Village
IKEA
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Small bedroom ideas: Fitted furniture
Over-head units are an excellent way to add extra storage when you are short on floor space. These IKEA storage units are just 42cm in depth, perfect for tidying away books, accessories, extra bedding or towels without taking up valuable inches in a small bedroom. We love the idea of adding a narrow desk underneath for the ultimate in multifunctional space.
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House Beautiful
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Small bedroom ideas: Miniaturise your bedside table
A bedside table is super handy for keeping your phone, a book, or soft task lighting close by, so don't forgo one if you have a small bedroom.
Opt for a small round bedside table to reduce the footprint of your furniture, or a a floating bedside unit to keep night-time essentials up and away from your bed.
• Shop the look: House Beautiful Gatsby Blue Pleated Blinds at Hillarys, and House Beautiful Grove Ottoman Bed at Dreams
Argos
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Small bedroom ideas: Create a feature wall
Go bold with a statement feature wall in your small bedroom. An all-over wallpaper will make the room feel much more cramped, but having just one standout wall will create a bright statement — and ensure the room feels spacious. Play around with Scandi-style wooden panelling or wallpaper.
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DFS
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Small bedroom ideas: Sofa beds
The ultimate solution for small bedrooms, and particularly handy if you live in a studio flat. Sofa beds have come on in leaps and bounds in terms of comfort and the variety of styles available. We're partial to our very own Layla sofa bed at DFS in this contemporary silver-grey upholstery.
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Farrow & Ball
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Let the light in
Letting in extra light through larger windows will help to make the room feel bigger altogether. While this converted loft guest room may not have a lot of floor space, the slanted ceiling has been used as a place to build in an extra window. And what a brilliant way to bring in extra sunlight in the morning.
• Shop the look at Farrow & Ball. This room is painted in 'All White No.2005' and wallpapered in 'Uppark BP 523'
READ MORE: Two attic rooms turned into a contemporary bedroom and ensuite
John Lewis
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Small bedroom ideas: Throw out the rule book
This goes against most design advice for making a small bedroom look bigger, but if you are willing to embrace the diminutive proportions of your bedroom, then go maximalist. This 'more is more' style of piling colour on top of pattern on top of an abundance of furniture and accessories is decorating at its most joyous, and will help to create a space you love to spend time in, regardless of its size.
• Shop the look: Silhouette Upholstered Bed Frame at John Lewis & Partners
Hillarys
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Small bedroom ideas: Utilise window space
A clever space-saving hack for the smallest of small bedrooms. If you don't have an inch of floor space to spare, look to your window sill. If there is any depth there, it's the perfect place to create a small shelf to stack books or magazines. If you have a bit of extra depth (you'll need at least 16 inches,) consider creating a window seat with some simple upholstery and scatter cushions.
• Shop the look: House Beautiful Chalk Pink Shutters at Hillarys
John Lewis
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Small bedroom ideas: Built-in shelving
An excellent way to bring in some extra storage space is to choose built-in shelving. As seen in this beautiful bedroom here, the added wall space brings in the opportunity to showcase flowers, ornaments and books. It's great if you wouldn't otherwise have room for a free-standing cabinet.
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Carpetright
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Small bedroom ideas: Light carpets
Light, neutral colours accentuate a feeling of space and brightness, and doubly so when used on large expanses like your walls and floors. Avoid deep shades in your carpets or wooden flooring that will draw the eye - we favour creamy blush colours, or a classic beige. This contemporary bedroom has a bonus small space hack, too - the sweet miniature shelf used as a bedside table.
• Shop the look: House Beautiful Harbour Beach Saxony Carpet at Carpetright
The French Bedroom Company
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Small bedroom ideas: Mirrors
Strategic styling is key when it comes to decorating a smaller bedroom. Additional mirrors and mirrored furniture is a clever way to reflect light. It will make any small bedroom feel much bigger, giving it a brighter feel. Don't be afraid to play around with how many mirrors you choose. Whether it's floor-length styles, or small rounded ones above vanity tables, the more you opt for (within reason) the brighter the room will feel.
• Shop the look: Arched Wooden Window Mirror at The French Bedroom Company
IKEA
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Small bedroom ideas: Clever multi-purpose beds
One way to make use of a small bedroom is to get your hands on a bed that has more than just one purpose. While its comfort is vital for a good night's sleep, finding a bed frame that has the option for extra storage makes for an excellent find.
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Dreams
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Small bedroom ideas: Storage beds
What an excellent way to bring in added storage to a smaller bedroom through items such as an end-of-bed ottoman. 'When looking to kit out a small bedroom being able to move freely around the bedroom is key, to make sure you don’t bump your shins on clutter left around the floor. Think about investing in a storage bed either with drawers or with an ottoman lift or if your budget prevents this consider separate wheeled drawers that you can slide under the existing bed – just make sure you check the height from floor to bed,' says Caitlin Price, Head of Buying, Furniture & Flooring at John Lewis & Partners.
• Shop the look: House Beautiful Neva Velvet Ottoman Bed at Dreams
Cuckooland
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Small bedroom ideas: Keep it minimal
Bright light colours will help to radiate your small space and make the room appear bigger. Tidy any clutter away and when choosing furniture ensure you opt for light hues such as oak wood or white gloss. Elsewhere, clear floors and cupboard surfaces will help to create the illusion of a larger room.
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Top 10 Small Room Design Ideas: 20+ Examples with Photos
There are many styles that can be used to decorate small spaces.
Decorating a small room is not as difficult as it might seem. The modern design of a small room is beautiful ideas, a variety of solutions that are easily implemented, without deviating from strictly defined rules. And what are these rules, what difficulties may arise and ideas for small spaces will be described below.
Features of a small room
Comfort and coziness in a limited area is created by following certain rules:
- Visual increase in space;
- Space;
- Air;
- Removal of clutter;
- Nothing superfluous, only maximum benefit.
Of course, you can try to create a design project and make repairs yourself, but the omission of one detail can nullify all efforts. Repair work requires certain knowledge and experience. Therefore, it is better to turn to professionals specializing in the repair and design of small spaces.
Best ideas for a small room
There are many styles that can be used to decorate small spaces.
Contemporary style
The modern design of a small room implies functionality and accessibility - everything that becomes relevant when the area is small and you need to fit a lot.
A feature of the contemporary style is the visual enlargement of the room by decorating the walls and floor with similar colors.
But there are more rules:
- The direction is concise, therefore simplicity should prevail in the design;
- Space zoning is allowed, especially if you need to separate the work area from the recreation area;
- Furniture is chosen to be as functional as possible.
If everything is done according to the rules, you can get a faceless room that will be boring, because designers are trying to make bright accents. When the room is small, then you should not get carried away with decor, but a large-scale picture will be just right.
Scandinavian style
The design of a small room in the Scandinavian style is always airy, full of light. The reason is in the places where this style originated. Residents of the northern regions have a special attitude towards light, since it is always scarce. Therefore, the walls and ceiling are painted in light or white. The floor is selected wooden, light and minimalist furniture to match.
Repairing a room does not require large investments, the simpler the better.
Loft style
For designers, loft means creative freedom, originality. The interior design of a small loft-style room is concrete walls, exposed pipes, exposed brickwork. Very little furniture is needed.
Minimalism style
The design of a small room located in Khrushchev aims to visually increase the space, creating coziness and comfort. Light shades, a minimum amount of furniture, but a maximum of functionality, the predominance of wood. In niches, you can hide cabinets and add more light.
Designers use this style to increase the space of a small room. Plastic, metal, glass will prevail here. Furniture is selected with a large number of shelves, cabinets and other functional little things needed in a small space. The same applies to technology. Again, light plays a big role.
Functionalist style
Here function will prevail over form.
What does it mean? When designing a small room, all the usable space is used. There are practically no decorative details. All small items are hidden in the mezzanine, shelves, cabinets. If a kitchen is being designed, then high cabinets are used for overall household appliances.
Art Nouveau
The design of a room with a small area in modern style is characterized by smooth lines that wrap around sharp corners. What could be better for a small space
Eco Style
Suitable for any room, any size and shape. To implement an eco-style design solution, you do not need to spend a lot of money on the purchase of jewelry, decor, and furniture. Moderation is encouraged here. The use of natural materials makes the room cozier and warmer. The presence of green plants will breathe freshness and comfort into the room.
Asian style
The east direction in the modern design of a small room is characterized by moderation and minimalism.
The Land of the Rising Sun, where the style came from, is practical, the decor does not contain anything superfluous. There is very little decor, the furniture is soft, understated, wood, light - this will help a small room become visually taller and wider.
Beauty, convenience, comfort - these are the characteristic features of the design of a small room in the style of modern classics. The sophistication of the interior is created not by an abundance of decor or pomposity. Light colors enlarge the room, give space and air.
The design of a small children's room is different from that of an adult's room. Here you need to equip not only a sleeping place, but try to accommodate the playing area and the working area. The bed - podium perfectly copes with this. Lots of shelves, cabinets where you can put toys, hide the desktop and still have room for games.
Design - a project of a small room - is a responsible approach that does not tolerate haste and neglect of trifles.
Therefore, it is better to entrust such work to specialized companies with experience in design and repair in small spaces.
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. Furniture arrangement, finishes and color palette displayed in the preliminary plan help to save time and budget. Calculations made on paper or in a computer program allow you to plan the interior of the room to the smallest detail and use the functionality of the room to the maximum.
Using zoning
A small room should be comfortable, so it makes sense to divide it into two functional zones. Part of the room should be taken under a sleeping place, part - under a small study or recreation area. You can divide the room visually (with different wall decorations or with the help of lighting), or functionally (with a shelving unit, a sofa or a table). Do not use blank walls - they take up space and hide space. Low or transparent partitions will do.
Choosing colors
When renovating a small room, you can use paint or wallpaper.
Light colors (white, cream, gray) add air to the room, it seems more spacious. If you paint both the walls and the ceiling in a snow-white color, then the boundaries between the vertical and horizontal lines will become blurred, which means the room will seem larger. There is also an interesting design trick: to visually deepen the room, you can use dark paint on one of the walls.
Pictured is a small bedroom decorated in warm cream tones.
Looking at space in a new way
When creating the interior of a small room, it is worth using areas that usually remain empty: the space under the ceiling, areas around the door or window sill. Built-in wardrobes, as well as shelves and mezzanines look stylish and make the most of the usable area.
Diverting attention
Many people think that bright colors and large prints are not for small spaces, but this is not so. If the soul asks for a holiday, you can paste over one wall with colorful wallpaper or buy curtains in rich colors and bright pillows.
This technique will work if the accents take up very little space (about 10%), and the rest of the background remains neutral.
We also look at what wallpapers expand the space.
Hiding things under the bed
Not enough space for clothes, books or toys? A podium bed or a product with internal drawers will help out. Check out other small apartment storage ideas.
We take into account the finishing features
Designers recommend using textured wallpapers on the walls - the relief looks interesting and does not require additional decorations. See also other tips for choosing wallpaper for a small room. Glossy stretch ceilings with backlight make the room look taller. Material in the form of linear strips can be used to the advantage of a narrow room: laminate, boards and linoleum are laid in the direction that needs to be visually expanded or lengthened.
Getting used to minimalism
In today's world, the desire for indefatigable consumption is gradually decreasing.
It is believed that the abundance of things not only clutters up space, but also reflects our internal state: the fewer things a person needs in everyday life, the easier it is for him to focus on the main thing. Minimalist interiors look noticeably more spacious than counterparts decorated in classic or other styles. Yes, and clean up in such a room is much easier.
The photo shows a good example of the design of a small room: built-in wardrobes to the ceiling, a bright interior with one accent wall and striped wallpaper that visually stretches the space.
Folding furniture
Modular sofas, folding chairs and tables-books - a real salvation for a small room. Transforming furniture saves space and adds variety to the design of a small room. Folding beds are especially functional, turning the living room into a bedroom in a couple of moments.
Thinking through lighting
Recessed spotlights and LED strips can make a big difference in a small room.
To add depth and volume, you should highlight certain areas, and not just highlight the ceiling. We also do not recommend using volumetric chandeliers and pendant lights in a room with low ceilings.
Furnishing the room ergonomically
When arranging a small room, you should choose small-sized furniture: huge corner sofas and massive armchairs can look out of place and too bulky. But floor-to-ceiling cabinets are the right solution. Having merged with the wall, they do not put pressure on the space, especially if the doors are glossy or made to match the walls.
The photo shows a small square room in white with built-in wardrobes.
Hanging mirrors
The possibilities of mirror sheets are endless: they increase the amount of light and complicate the space. It is important not to overdo it and not turn the room into a mirror maze. Enough one large mirror in the living room, two vertical - in the bedroom.
Decorate a small room
The abundance of wall decor will not benefit a small room - it will look even smaller.
Paintings and photographs with a perspective, a composition of empty frames, botanical images and macrame fashionable today will fit perfectly. The main thing is that the decor complements the style of the interior, and does not overload it.
Adding Plants
Houseplants with lush foliage are a way to add depth to a small space. They make the room look bigger than it really is. Greenery softens corners and visually adds space. Empty corners and shelves are well suited for plants, but flowers in hanging planters look especially stylish.
Using stealth doors
Contrasting details are known to attract the eye that dwells on them. To make the room look less busy, you can paint the door the same color as the walls, or paste over the canvas with the same wallpaper.
Choosing curtains
Large windows with natural light - an escape from the tightness of a small room. If the view from the apartment pleases, and you don’t need to close yourself from the neighbors, the windows can be left without curtains.
In modern interiors, tulle has long lost its relevance: for comfort and protection from prying eyes, blinds and roller blinds are used.
The photo shows a small bedroom with light curtains that blend into the walls. The headboard is framed with plexiglass that reflects the light.
We put a bunk bed
If the ceilings are high, the owners should consider an attic bed as a sleeping place. This original version is appropriate in both children's and adult bedrooms, as it allows you to create a cozy corner for everyone. The space under the bed can be used at your discretion: put a sofa there for guests or arrange a workplace.
Deceiving the eye
Hanging furniture does not visually reduce the area of the room, as the floor remains empty. If it is not possible to fasten objects to the walls, you can furnish the room with tables and sofas on thin legs.
The photo shows a living room with "airy" furniture, which takes up little space due to its laconic design.
