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7 Best Small Bedroom Layout Ideas for Any Home
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Your bedroom should be your oasis, a place you feel relaxed and at home. But not all of us are lucky enough to have a sprawling room to retire to every night, and sometimes it can feel nearly impossible to fit everything you need into a small bedroom.
The good news is that with the right layout, you can make even the smallest, city-sized bedrooms feel luxurious without sacrificing your must-haves. To help, we enlisted the help of interior designer, Ashley Montgomery, to come up with the best layouts no matter your needs.
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The Layout: This layout is perfect for anyone who prioritizes a big, comfortable bed. By placing the bed against the back wall or even under a window, you can leave space for closet doors.
The Bed: In a small bedroom, you want to ensure your bed does not block pathways or doors so ensure you have enough space on all sides of the bed to easily get in and out. By having the closet doors open toward the bottom of your bed, you get the best flow.
The Extras: Depending on the size of your small bedroom, place a dresser on the wall nearest the closet or opt for a bench at the end of the bed. Either way, a king bed doesn't mean you have to sacrifice storage.
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The Layout: A queen bed is a perfect size for many small bedrooms: It's big enough to feel luxurious, but not overwhelming. This layout offers enough room to place the bed parallel with a closet.
The Bed: In this layout, the queen bed is flanked by two small nightstands and capped by a long dresser. Depending on the size of your room, you may need to opt for a smaller dresser or even floating shelves as nightstands.
The Extras: Use the furthest corner for a little reading nook or a small desk for a more functional space. Add an area rug for more coziness.
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The Layout: A single person with a full bed can create a more versatile bedroom space by placing the bed in the upper corner against one wall. This allows for an oversized dresser or a bookcase to act as a nightstand and provide more storage space.
The Bed: While you could opt to float the full bed if you have the room, pushing the bed against the wall is a better use of the space for a single person. It allows for just one point of entry, but more workable wall area for storage or desk space.
The Extras: The wall opposite the bed can be used for a desk and a little reading nook, or more storage space in the form of a smaller dresser.
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The Layout: This layout is another one that works best with a full bed, but is ideal for anyone who needs extra storage space, especially if you're burdened with small closets.
The Bed: Place on the wall directly opposite the closet and opt for a storage bench at the bottom of the bed. This opens up an entire wall for a long dresser, bookshelf, or desk.
The Extras: A round nightstand is a great way to break up the space and soften the edges with all of the furniture in this layout. "Texture and layers always help make a bedroom feel cozier," says Montgomery. "We love to layer rugs in bedrooms by using a simple sisal to ground the space and something cozy layered on top that your feet touch first when getting out of bed"
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The Layout: Whether in a guest room or a child's room, two twin beds can create a cozy feel in a small bedroom. In this layout, two beds rest opposite one another with a desk between both of them.
The Bed: Place each twin bed against the same wall, ideally the widest one in your room. Leave space only on one side to enter and place a desk or a dresser between them.
The Extras: An area rug between the beds offers additional play space perfect for a kid's room. According to Montgomery, "The most important thing to consider when arranging a room with two twin beds is not to clutter the room with other furniture." She says "you don’t want to have two nightstands per bed - it will just feel like a cluster of furniture."
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The Layout: This layout for two twin beds is slightly different than the previous, offering more storage space instead of a desk.
The Bed: Both twin beds should be side-by-side with a nightstand between them. The wall directly opposite of the beds can hold a long dresser and each bed could even have a bench at the end for added storage.
The Extras: A plant in the corner is a great way to break up this room and add a bit of visual interest.
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The Layout: Perfect for a college student, this layout features a bunk bed set atop a desk for a loft look.
Not only does this allow for additional floor space, but it keeps wall space open for more storage or a little reading area.
The Bed: While this particular layout is done with a twin bed, you can opt for a full loft bed which would offer more space in the desk area. Place the bed opposite the closet for the best flow.
The Extras: Place a chair in the corner next to the loft bed for a place to toss clothes and to add texture and softness to the room.
Opt for furniture that isn't heavy so it doesn't overwhelm the space, but instead complements it and works with the flow of the room. Arranging a small bedroom is not always an easy task, but with the right layout, you can create a cozy, welcoming atmosphere.
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Decoration
Worry not, there’s still plenty you can do to enliven your space
By Rachel Davies
In big cities across the US and beyond, minuscule bedrooms abound. Fun small bedroom ideas feel hard to come by, and frustration sets in before anything actually improves in your space. Visions of an armchair, a “reading nook,” and a makeup vanity float by, meanwhile your space still doesn’t have room for a pair of nightstands to accompany your bed. But fear not, there are, indeed, decorating ideas that make it possible to achieve an inspiring living space, squeeze in those storage solutions, and still get a comfortable night’s sleep at the end of the day, too, no matter how small that square footage is.
How can I make the most of my small bedroom?
Consider each piece you add to the space and make sure it serves the mood you’re trying to evoke in your small bedroom. If you’re hoping for a relaxing space, maybe it’d be best to give that colorful dresser you got as a hand-me-down a naturally toned coat of paint.
If you want everything to feel super unique, maybe you could skip the IKEA furniture and just go for secondhand.
How do I plan a layout for a small bedroom?
When planning the layout for a small bedroom, consider what furniture pieces are most essential to you. Are you without a closet and need some place to put your clothes? Then chances are you’ll need to prioritize a dresser or clothing rack. Do you tend to spend time in bed even when you’re not sleeping or preparing to? Maybe a daybed is in order. Is there a deep windowsill next to your bed? Then maybe you can skip a nightstand and put that surface to work instead.
How do couples style a small bedroom?
If you’re styling a bedroom for you and a partner, sit down with each other and figure out your needs as outlined above. Since you both might have different priorities for the space, you’ll likely need to compromise. In any case, it’s likely your best bet to look into a storage bed or some under-the-bed storage if you’re trying to keep double the amount of belongings in one small bedroom.
Read on for small bedroom decorating ideas pulled from Clever home tours.
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Add a patterned headboard
If you have a small bedroom, it can be particularly difficult to bring in pattern without overpowering a space. Designer Beata Heuman deftly displayed how to do so in this pictured West London flat. Though not every small room has space for an end-of-bed bench like the upholstered one in this flat, the commanding striped headboard look can be easily replicated in even the smallest of bedrooms. Not only does the patterned headboard draw the eye into the back of the room, but also up, as it reaches toward the ceiling and draws attention to the vertical space.
Photo: Yohann Fontaine
Display what needs to be stored
In this Paris apartment planned out by the homeowner and Myanmar-based architect Pierre Mounier, the bed is surrounded on both sides by open bookshelves. Rather than making the bed feel closed in or stuck between these two shelves, the space feels airy thanks to the lack of backing on the shelves.
What’s more, the clever bedroom design allows the built-in shelves to serve as nightstands and lets the homeowner’s personal effects to double as decor, adding visual interest to the space without cluttering it. Talk about multipurpose!If you prefer a look that’s a little more uniform, buy baskets or bins for the shelves to hold all that clutter. The baskets will add visual interest, and you’ll still be able to store plenty without needing a bulkier dresser or wardrobe.
Photo: Charlie Schuck
Use a curtain to separate your space
If your tiny bedroom is in fact a studio, or if it’s the only space that’s entirely your own—no roommates and no family calling the shots—then you likely want to maximize it, even if it is quite small. Adding curtains is a cost effective and adaptable way to separate your space to serve multiple purposes. In architect Corey Kingston’s own Lower East Side apartment, curtains separate her bed from the living area, keeping the sleeping space peaceful and personal.
The curtains also add color to the space without the anxiety-inducing commitment of a bold paint job (particularly useful if you’re in a rental!).Photo: Jenna Ohnemus Peffley
Opt for a bookcase headboard
The best small bedroom design ideas are ideas that address multiple needs in the space. A bookcase headboard does just that. Need a place to put books? Got it! Need a bedside table? It can store what you’d usually put on said table! Need a headboard? Well, that’s up to personal preference. If you do want a headboard, opting for a bookcase headboard could be your best bet.
In Fanny Singer’s Los Angeles apartment, the bookcase headboard serves a lot of purposes, including hosting a sort of gallery wall by holding a number of art pieces on its topmost shelf.
Photo: Rory Gardiner
Skip the nightstand and mount a sconce
If you’re concerned about being able to fit a nightstand in your small space, consider whether or not you really need one.
If your primary argument for squeezing one in is so that you can have some place for a lamp to sit, consider mounting a sconce instead. Skipping the nightstands will easily free up at least a foot of space on either side of the bed and those sconces will look rather chic. Just a glimpse at the bedroom in this 300-square-foot Vincent Appel–designed apartment should prove our point.Photo: Steve Freihon
Simplify your color palette
Often the easiest way to accomplish a feeling of tranquility in a small space is by simplifying your color palette. Even if the couple colors you opt for aren’t neutrals, limiting yourself to those particular colors will help to create a relaxed environment. If you do take this approach, as designer Ryan Brooke Thomas did in this Brooklyn renovation, it’s best to keep storage behind closet doors, rather than out in the open.
Photo: Kyle Knodell; Styling: Jamie Perez Herrera
Go for a floating side table
Okay—maybe you’re not ready to let go of the side table entirely but you still have limited space.
A floating side table could be the fix for your interior design dilemma. In a Brooklyn apartment reimagined for a single mother and young daughter, Brett Masterson was left with limited space when he divided the original bedroom to create separate rooms for each family member. The mother’s room has a slim floating bookshelf that offers enough space for a charging phone and a cup of water. An added bonus: Floating bookshelves are much easier to clean under than their four-legged counterparts.
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Photo: Prue Ruscoe; Styling: Felicity Ng
Center natural light
Though we may not be able to control the amount of natural light our living spaces get, when windows do appear, it’s best to center that light source as much as possible. In a bedroom at designer Yasmine Ghoniem’s own home, a low headboard was used so that the window could be as unobstructed as possible. Evidenced by the moody hues of the headboard and bedspread, deeper colors can be used in a room that enjoys natural light without making the room feel any less refreshing.
Photo: Evan Jorgensen
Keep it doorless
If you have the dumb luck of enjoying a spacious (maybe even walk-in) closet but only a small bedroom, there may not be much you can do beyond major renovation to even out the scale. What you can do is opt to remove the door, or set of doors, that separate the closet from the rest of the bedroom. This way the cramped bedroom can avoid feeling cave-like, and the closet will feel less secondary. Bonus points if you pull off an arched doorway like in this Brooklyn rowhouse that Rustam Mehta and Tal Schori, the founding partners at Brooklyn-based GRT Architects, reimagined.
Photo: Ekaterina Izmestieva
Choose a sculptural headboard
For those who prefer neutral tones and simple fabrics to bright colors and flashy prints, sculptural headboards can be particularly useful. This way you can enjoy what makes an eye-catching headboard great—it can set the tone for the whole room and take the pressure off every other element—without sacrificing a room’s color scheme or overall mood.
We’re particularly into the Studio Ahead Sheep bed employed in a San Francisco renovation by SA’s founders.
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Choose your bedspread wisely
In a room that’s not much larger than the mattress it contains, the bedspread is the single most important factor. Forget upgrading your old bed frame or swapping out your nightstand, investing in a good blanket (and accessorizing with some fun throw pillows, if you’re into that kinda thing) can easily help level up a small bedroom. Designer Fanny Abbes used a pom-pom-bedecked bedspread in the petite bedroom of this Upper East Side apartment.
Photo: Meghan Marin
Opt for a daybed
Especially for those of us who spend plenty of time in our bedrooms during waking hours, a daybed can be an asset for a small bedroom. In the guest bedroom/home office hybrid of his New York City apartment, celebrity hairstylist Harry Josh used a daybed to make the space as flexible as possible.
Whether you use your small bedroom as a space to study, host friends, or lounge around watching TV, opting for a daybed can make it much more comfortable for you around the clock.Photo: Kirsten Francis Photography
Get a bed with built-in storage
Storage space is one of the first things to go when it comes to downsizing your bedroom–after all, it’s not like you can get rid of the bed! So what to do? Designer Margaret Costello opted for a bed with built-in storage for her Greenwich Village apartment. Though storage bed models vary, Costello’s Niels Bendtsen-designed DWR bed maneuvers the mattress up to access that extra space, making it particularly handy if your bedroom doesn’t have the space for pulling out under-mattress drawers.
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Add a mirror
Perhaps the most dependable trick in the book on making a space appear larger, adding a mirror can always be counted on to make a bedroom feel more spacious.
In this 800-square-foot Brooklyn apartment, the mirror was added above the bed, removing the undesirable experience of waking up and immediately confronting your own reflection. The wall behind the bed faces the windowed wall, doubling up on all of that precious natural light.Photo: Joe Kramm; Styling: Mieke ten Have
Go for an accent wall
When floor space is limited, an accent wall is often the most foolproof of small bedroom ideas. In this New York City apartment revamped by Project AZ, built-in storage painted in a deep teal lines the bedroom wall. If you live in a rental and can’t do built-ins and prefer not to paint, a gallery wall or painted wall shelves should do the trick. Or—for something slightly more adventurous but still low stakes—try peel and stick removable wallpaper.
Photo: Tim Hirschmann
Spice up the ceiling
Depending on how adventurous you are with DIY projects, spicing up the ceiling is a wonderful way to make your room look personal without messing with your bedroom layout.
This California desert home features wood paneled ceilings that continue the texture of the thicker paneling on the walls and tie into the natural tones of the duvet cover and other linens.
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Bring on the throw pillows
Cute throw pillows aren’t just for jazzing up the living room! When there’s little space for any decor, throw pillows can add visual interest and make the bedroom more comfortable all at once. Well-designed throw pillow covers are like little works of art, and they’re much easier to bring in than an artwork that needs to be hung or another piece of furniture that would take up precious floor space. Just glimpse at designer Madelon Oudshoorn Spaargaren’s own bedroom and you’ll get it.
Photo: Francisco Nogueira
Add a houseplant
Where would we turn to make our living spaces a little more, well, lively without houseplants? Whether your living space leans minimalist, maximalist, or boho, as this earth-toned Libson home does, houseplants can add a sense of groundedness in even the most frustratingly small bedrooms.
You can stick a tiny succulent on a floating shelf, pop a hook on the ceiling and flaunt a hanging plant, or eke out a sliver of floor space for a monstera—however you achieve it, the houseplant will definitely prove itself worthy of the footprint it takes up.Bring in pops of color
Sophie Lou Jacobsen’s eclectic apartment is full of fun finds, and her loft bedroom is no exception. Though the bedroom is dominated by its bright white walls and ceiling—and the desk and lamp are also white—the space feels energetic thanks to the random pops of color from the other furniture and the bedspread. It just goes to show that it only takes a couple pieces to truly set a tone in a small space.
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Photo: Seth Caplan
Make a statement with lighting
With high ceilings, you have space for a dramatic chandelier; with an extra wedge of space on either side of the bed, you have room for an impactful floor lamp; and no matter what, you should be able to stick a sconce on the wall of your bed.
No matter what light fixture your space lends itself to, it can act as the statement piece of your room. In this playful loft, the midcentury-style floor lamp packs a punch.Photo: Barbara Corsico
Add a loft space
Whether you add it for extra storage room or as an area for the mattress, a loft space will immediately give you more space to rejigger your room design. In this Italian vacation home, which measures just 323 square feet but is intended to host six people, a loft space was added above a mattress to home another mattress built-in bunk bed style. Pink ladder, wood grain lining, and blue and green paint—the clever colorful design by homeowners and architects Stefano Carera and Eirini Giannakopoulou shows how distinct even a simple loft space can feel.
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Issues covered in the material:
- What is important to consider when planning a small bedroom
- What could be the layout of a small bedroom of 12 square meters.
m - What layout options would be optimal for a small bedroom 2.5 by 3 meters
- What should be the layout of a small bedroom with a workplace
People spend about a third of their entire life sleeping. Therefore, it is so important to properly decorate the bedroom in order to create the right atmosphere there. The calm interior allows you to relax, forget about pressing problems and tune in to rest. A lot of tips on what layout of a small bedroom will help to effectively use the limited space, you will find in this article.
5 key points in the layout of a small bedroom
When designing a bedroom layout, many factors must be taken into account, the main of which is the area and shape of the room. It is worth paying attention to in which part of the dwelling the room is located, which side of the world the windows face, and so on. An important role is also played by the tastes and wishes of the owners of the apartment.
- Planning
To prepare for the selection and purchase of furniture, make a detailed diagram of its location in the room. When creating a plan, make sure that all furnishings are placed in the space provided for them, while leaving enough free space between them.
In the scheme, it is necessary to take into account not only the furniture itself, but also various decorative elements (paintings, photographs, figurines, and so on), as well as indoor flowers, especially when it comes to large plants. The children's bedroom must have a play area.
- Good use of space
The layout of a small bedroom requires special care. Sometimes space is so limited that you have to carefully consider the placement of even the most necessary items. And although the issue of design remains relevant, ergonomics still come to the fore. If it is impossible to place all the desired elements in a given area, products that perform several tasks at once come to the rescue.
For example, you can purchase a chest or chest of drawers, which will later be used not only as a place to store things, but also as a table. When choosing a bed, you should pay attention to models equipped with drawers where you can put bed linen and clothes. Also for small bedrooms, options that do not have backs, sides and sharp corners are preferred.
- Selection of furniture modules
Furniture modules can be used to save space in a small room. Such items are very convenient to use: most of the time they are in the assembled state, and if necessary, they can be easily and quickly moved apart. For the bedroom, options such as an armchair bed or a sofa bed, a transforming wardrobe, as well as folding tables and chairs are especially relevant.
- Furniture placement
In a geometrically shaped room, furniture should be placed along the walls so that the center remains relatively free. But even if this is not possible, the layout in any case should be such that the situation does not interfere with the movement of people around the room. In a sufficiently large wall niche, you can successfully fit a wardrobe, dressing table or chest of drawers, thereby unloading the main area.
In some apartments, the small size of the bedroom is partly offset by the height of the ceilings. In this case, it is recommended to choose high cabinets with mezzanines or hanging shelves for storage. For nurseries or rooms where parents spend the night with their children, a bunk bed will be a real salvation. This model will help to significantly save square meters due to the height of the walls.
- Free space
Since there is usually quite a lot of furniture in the bedroom, there is practically no free space in small rooms of this type. However, proper planning implies that residents will at least be able to move freely. In addition, it is important to ensure that all pieces of furniture function normally. If they are too close, there is a danger that the doors of the cabinets, when opened, will hit the walls, damage the upholstery of the sofa or chair, and so on.
In some cases, the only reasonable solution is to give up some of the furniture in order to expand the living space. First of all, you should think about how to minimize the amount of decor. For example, small indoor plants can be placed on the windowsill, and flowers in large pots can be moved to another room.
There are many ways to visually expand the space: light colors, soft textures, light fabrics. But, unfortunately, it will not work to really expand the area in this way.
6 layout options for a small bedroom 12 sq. m
The relevance of the issue of planning a bedroom with an area of 12 square meters is due to the fact that this size is one of the most popular. If desired, in such a room it is quite possible to place a full bed, a wardrobe, and a desk.
Rectangular bedroom
- Rectangular space can be divided into two functional areas using a decorative partition. In the first zone there will be a bed and a wardrobe, and in the second - a workplace and a dressing table.
With this layout, you will get two independent zones, and the room will look quite harmonious.
- The situation is more complicated with small rooms, in which the window is located on a long wall, and the front door is in the corner. However, here you can come up with some interesting options. Usually a wardrobe is placed in one of the corners, and a bed, which takes up a lot of space, is placed from the end.
- Owners of small bedrooms, where the entrance is located in the center of a short wall, have a place to show their imagination. In this case, it will be interesting to look at the symmetrical arrangement of cabinets. In some design projects, they form a kind of arch around the entrance.
Another common layout option is to install a partition between the room and the entrance, on which the TV hangs. If you choose more compact cabinets, then on the other side of the TV even a dressing table will fit.
- If the room is visually divided into two parts by a door located in the center of a wide wall, this provides a natural zoning of the room.
On the one hand, you can place a bed, and on the other, install a wardrobe or wardrobe. Also, with such a layout, you can easily distinguish between recreation areas for children and adults.
Next, we will talk about the arrangement of furniture in square bedrooms of the same size.
Square bedroom
- Below you can see an example of a bed in a room where the entrance is opposite the window. You can also place cabinets on both sides of the door, creating a furniture arch.
- Looks good layout of a small bedroom with two closets on either side of the head of the bed. The symmetrical arrangement ensures a harmonious appearance of the room. You can also put a closet along the wall, parallel to the bed.
The basic principles of furnishing are identical in many of the options listed above. It’s good if you manage to arrange the furniture so that the entrance is visible from the headboard. It is also desirable that the bed does not stand directly in front of a door or window.
Of course, when planning a small bedroom with a baby crib, you won't be able to achieve symmetry. To conveniently position the cradle in a limited space, the parent bed will have to be placed against the wall.
Layout of a small bedroom 2.5 by 3 meters: ideas and nuances
It is widely believed that the small area of the room entails many restrictions in terms of design. In fact, a convenient layout of a small bedroom of 9 square meters. m. and even less is not something impossible.
Rational use of space will help multifunctional furniture, and visually expand it using a variety of design techniques. First of all, we are talking about the right color scheme, good lighting and suitable decor elements.
1. Advantages of such a bedroom
Proper planning will help to make a small bedroom a comfortable place to relax. The center of the composition will be a bed located on the podium. The lower part of the structure will take over the functions of the closet: on top it will be possible to store things that are used more often than others, and put the seasonal items down.
A niche will add originality to the design of such a room. Experts often use this technique because it has a number of significant advantages:
- the sides of the niche can store clothes;
- top will successfully replace the bookshelf;
- can also place flower pots on top;
- at the request of the residents, the niche is equipped with its own lighting system.
2. Styling options
Understanding the advantages of a small bedroom will help you think about how to shape its appearance. First you need to choose a style that matches the purpose of the room and meets your personal preferences. Classic bedrooms are decorated in pastel colors with flowing fabrics. For lighting, several spotlights are often used, which are mounted on the podium of the bed.
Don't be afraid to experiment to make your bedroom unique. In addition to the classics, there are many other interesting trends: oriental, ecological, minimalism, and so on.
Regardless of the chosen style, when decorating a small room, you should use the following details:
- mirrors that will visually expand the area;
- environmentally friendly materials such as wood and metal;
- draped textiles;
- forged elements in the decoration of the bed;
- small stained-glass windows;
- original lighting fixtures.
3. Color accents
Two extremes can occur at the stage of color selection: either preference is given to overly bright tones, from which a person quickly gets tired, or the room is completely deprived of accents, limited only to neutral shades. In both cases, being in the room will be uncomfortable, so it is recommended to observe the golden mean.
The color scheme of a small bedroom depends on its functional purpose, chosen style and degree of illumination:
- In case of lack of natural light, it is necessary to install a night lamp or floor lamp in addition to the main lighting fixtures.
- In a well-lit room, choose pastel colors for the walls and neutral colors for the ceiling.
- Oriental style involves the use of bamboo blinds, with which you can adjust the amount of light entering the room.
- Color accents will help to highlight individual zones in the room. So, the bed can be decorated in pastel shades, and the space near the window - in lighter ones, forming a smooth transition.
In the process of drawing up a palette, it is necessary to take into account not only the wishes of the owners of the bedroom, but also how this or that color affects the human psyche. Cold tones are recommended to be chosen by representatives of intellectual professions who are constantly in mental stress. Warm tones promote psychological relaxation, while hot tones, on the contrary, excite the nervous system.
4. Functionality of the interior
Planning is one of the most important stages in the design of a small bedroom. When space is limited, you must first decide where the two largest objects will be located: the bed and the closet. Remember that the bed should not be placed in close proximity to a door or window. Ideal when it occupies the central part of the room.
Pay attention to the corner cabinets: they look great in the window area. The best option for a small room would be a model with a sliding mirror panel. This detail allows you to unload the space around, visually adding a few centimeters to it.
Also, when thinking about the layout, use the following guidelines:
- Find a mirror in the room. This element of the interior completely changes the perception of the room: firstly, it activates the play of light, and secondly, it distracts attention from massive furniture.
- Decorate your window with simple curtains. In most cases, blinds will also work well.
- Install a dressing table with a small lamp under the window.
- Avoid using large carpets.
For a small area, artificial turf will suffice.
5. Expanding the space
Keeping as much free space as possible when planning a small bedroom will help avoiding too bulky things. However, it is worth paying attention to the small details of the interior, if there are a lot of them and they litter the room. In a properly designed space, you should have a feeling of lightness, not constriction. The basic list of bedroom furniture includes:
- dresser or cabinet;
- bed;
- two bedside tables.
If you limit yourself to this set, even a small room will look quite spacious.
6. Choosing a bed
When choosing a bed, consider the following nuances:
- A bed with legs looks much larger than without them.
- Massive headboard creates a sense of clutter and hides the space of the room.
- The carved back also visually reduces the space.
- Low bed takes up less space and looks more comfortable.
- When planning a small bedroom, it is worth abandoning dark furniture.
It is better to place the bed in the center so that it can be approached from both sides. If this is not possible, the bed should be moved to a corner so that it does not take up too much space.
The ideal furniture for small rooms is made of rattan or wood and has a regular geometric shape. Of the variety of models, it is worth giving preference to lower beds.
7. Choosing a bedside table
Here you should be guided by a simple rule: the simpler the better. Like the bed, nightstands should be fairly minimalist. In no case do not choose cabinets that look more massive than the bed itself. At the same time, it is worth placing objects as close to each other as possible so that the space around remains free. Fans of unusual interior items should take a closer look at the hanging bedside tables that are attached to the wall.
8. Wardrobe placement
The layout of a small bedroom usually does not allow for a full wardrobe.
Built-in models, as well as wardrobes, come to the aid of the owners of such rooms. Choosing a specific option is based on the characteristics of the interior.
Experts advise to pay special attention to furniture with glass facades. Such products visually make the room wider.
If you can't fit a wardrobe in the bedroom, you can replace it with a chest of drawers. It will take up less space, and it will provide enough space for storing things.
9. Finishing
When decorating a small room, you should stick to light colors. Thus, you will not overload the room and add “air” to it. What should be avoided is bright wallpaper with large ornaments. As for the ceiling, the best option is a tensile structure with a glossy finish. This simple technique allows you to visually increase the height of the ceilings.
The floor covering in a small bedroom should be matched to the color of the furniture and walls. The material is usually laminate or parquet.
Diagonal laminate flooring is another trick that will help expand the space and make it unusual.
10. Decor
Complete rejection of any decorations due to the small area of the room is not the best solution. A bedroom with nothing but the bare essentials of furniture will look drab and featureless.
Diversify the space and at the same time make it lighter with the help of spotlights. Such lighting devices, in addition to their main function, help to add individuality to the bedroom.
11. Inappropriate receptions
There are no strict restrictions on what design techniques can be used when planning a bedroom. The only thing that does not look very appropriate in such a room is the high-tech style. Since we are talking about a lounge, high technology should not come to the fore here.
Study the above rules and tips, add a few original elements, and you will understand that even the layout of a small bedroom in Khrushchev can be functional, interesting and harmonious at the same time.
Layout of a small bedroom with a workplace
Creating a workplace in the bedroom is a good option, at least because the atmosphere of peace and comfort reigns in this room, helping to focus on work. In addition, often there is simply no other place for this in the apartment. And if you approach this task wisely, you can create a design in which the combination of the working area and the place to sleep will look quite aesthetically pleasing.
1. Benefits of placing the workplace in the bedroom:
- This layout option is more profitable than combining an office with a living room, since in the bedroom it will be easier for you to retire and concentrate on work. Another significant plus is the lack of a TV.
- If we are talking about a children's bedroom, placing a desk in the same room is also quite justified. So the child will always have the opportunity to do homework at the right time for him, regardless of what the rest of the family is doing at that moment.
- Although most bedrooms in ordinary apartments are quite small, a table, a chair and a couple of shelves fit there without problems.
- A bookcase, which is usually placed next to the bed, can become part of the cabinet. However, this element is not mandatory: if there is not enough space at all, the shelf can be moved to the living room.
2. Allocation of functional areas
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- If there is a niche of sufficient size, the desk should be placed in it.
- In a room that has the shape of an elongated rectangle, it is better to place the table at the end of the room. Often, the countertop is even connected to the window sill to save square meters.
- The task of dividing zones is perfectly solved by a decorative partition. Of course, this option for planning a small bedroom will require additional costs, but residents will feel more comfortable both at work and when going to bed.
- If, for financial or any other reasons, this option does not suit you, you can install a screen instead of a partition.
If necessary, it can be rearranged to another place or removed altogether. It is only important not to forget about the purpose of this element of the situation and not turn it into a clothes hanger. - In some cases, it is most convenient to place the workplace at the entrance to the bedroom. At the same time, the situation is not ruled out that from time to time family members will distract you from business, but the bed will be located in a quieter place. In any case, the layout should be thought out in such a way as to clearly separate the areas for study and recreation.
3. Choosing furniture
Arranging a bedroom with a workplace is often difficult, because in fact you need to combine two rooms in one room. An important factor in planning such a room is the right choice of furniture:
- First of all, you should look at the prefabricated furniture. Fortunately, manufacturers now offer a huge range of such products. It is quite realistic to purchase a compact chest of drawers for a small bedroom, which, if necessary, transforms into a full-fledged set.
- Another possibility to combine a working area and a sleeping place in a small area is a bed that can be folded into a closet during the day. By choosing such a model, you will solve two problems at once: there will be enough space in the room to move around and it will not need to be additionally zoned.
- The layout option described above has many advantages, but there are also disadvantages: for example, you can no longer lie down to rest during the day without problems. Folding furniture is more expensive than regular furniture, but sometimes such an investment is necessary. In addition, you will have to fold and unfold the bed every day, so the issue with the partition remains relevant.
- Prefabricated table is recommended to purchase only for those who work with a laptop. If you have a full-fledged computer, constantly rearranging it will be inconvenient.
- Often in advertising you can see the layout of small bedrooms, in which instead of a desk, a small bedside table is used, located near the bed.
This design technique has more minuses than pluses: the table will be much lower than necessary, it will be inconvenient to work at it, and over time, constant sitting in the wrong position will lead to poor posture and vision problems. - An indispensable element for creating a comfortable working space in a small bedroom is an armchair. You should not save on this item, since both convenience and external compliance with the interior are important here.
4. Lighting the workplace in the bedroom
Lighting devices play an important role in the design of any room.
- In the bedroom where you are also going to work, you need two types of lighting: general and local.
- General lighting provided by a chandelier or recessed fixtures.
- For a local, you can choose a floor lamp, table lamp, wall or bedside lamp. Additionally, low-power LEDs are often installed, which are used to illuminate furniture or the ceiling, and not the room as a whole.
As for the workplace, an additional light source for this area can be a table lamp with a movable holder. Another option is lamps attached to shelves above the table.
When planning a bedroom combined with an office, you need to carefully consider all aspects of its design. The main issues here are the zoning of space, the choice of furniture and lighting. The more thoroughly you approach their decision, the higher the chance to make the room truly harmonious and functional. If you organize the space according to all the rules, it will be comfortable to work and relax in it.
5. Design concepts for the working area in a small bedroom
- Window top
Since natural light is desirable for the workplace, it is logical to place a desk near the window. For the visual expansion of a small area, a glass tabletop is a good fit: such details do not burden the situation.
A very practical idea is to make the window sill part of the work area.
It can be combined with a table or simply used as a shelf for storing the right things.
- Table and bedside unit
This technique is primarily used to save space. In this case, one item is purchased that combines two functions.
To make the interior look attractive, use symmetry: for example, identical wall lamps on opposite sides of the bed look great.
- Freestanding desk
Most often, when planning a small bedroom with a work area, preference is given to a full-fledged table. In this case, the model is selected according to the general style of the room.
Although this option does not save much space, it has its advantages. In particular, the table, if necessary, is easy to move or even take out to another room if it is no longer needed.
- Use of niches and corners
If desired, a rather comfortable and stylish work area can be arranged in a niche or in a corner. This technique is especially relevant for owners of small bedrooms: you can make a table and shelves to order to use every free centimeter.
The main thing here is to show imagination.
- Wall fixing
One of the popular tricks to relieve space is to attach furniture to the walls. For example, a small hanging tabletop can act as the center of the work area. Such an interior element is much more compact than a table, and it looks much more modern.
- Narrow consoles
If a small study area is enough for you, the best option is to use a narrow cantilever office layout. At the same time, there will be much more space for living, and the work area will look concise and stylish. With this solution, the console is installed along the wall, and a bookshelf is attached above it.
- Invisible work area
This option is relevant for those who are not at all satisfied with the neighborhood of a recreation area and a place to work. A desk and other necessary elements are placed here in a niche, closet or other enclosed space. When the time for rest comes, it will be enough for you to close the door, and nothing will remind you of pressing matters.
6. Useful attributes
When designing a working area, special attention should be paid to the issue of functionality. To ensure that all the necessary things are at hand, it is necessary to place enough drawers and shelves next to the table. There should be enough storage space to fit all documents, writing instruments, disks, flash drives and other important little things.
You can cover the baguette with a cloth, and then the working angle will acquire a useful detail - a plane for writing. Here you can write down phone numbers, appointments, upcoming plans and other information that you need to keep in mind.
When planning a small bedroom, furniture often has to be made to order. The easiest way to implement this idea directly in the furniture store. To save money, you can use the remnants of the material to make shelves, without which it is impossible to imagine a full-fledged work area.
Small bedroom design: 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.
Modern style bedroom
The characteristic details of the modern small bedroom interior are:
- finishes in soothing, pastel colors without contrasting details;
- lack of items not related to sleep and rest;
- on the floor - laminate, parquet or carpet in a light, warm tone;
- spot lighting around the perimeter, discreet bedside lamps, floor lamp;
- the presence of mirrors, polished surfaces, nickel-plated furniture handles that increase space;
- bed linen made of natural fabrics without bright colors;
- accents can be houseplants, paintings, figurines.
Minimalist style
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:
- a pair of similar or contrasting soothing colors in the finish;
- optimal amount of furniture with even and smooth surfaces;
- luminaires with matt geometric shades.
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:
- wall and floor color palette: beige, grey, black, white;
- natural finishing materials;
- design, where there is a theme of nature, of which a person is a part - rest will be complete only in its frame;
- bed of large size and simple shape;
- rational use of space with the help of transforming furniture, sliding doors;
- soft light from lampshades, matte lamps, creating a play of chiaroscuro;
- ceiling with beams.
The austerity of the furnishings is diluted with exquisite textiles, a light screen, paintings that are never hung on just one wall.
that 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:
- dominance of white color in the decoration, symbolizing snowy silence;
- blue, beige (wood) or gray contrasting with white, black is allowed;
- use for decoration of natural eco-friendly materials - wood, fur, leather, stone;
- walls without wallpaper. Plastering, painting is used, one of the walls is faced with brick or wood;
- headboard accent in natural material panel;
- simple laconic furniture;
- a lot of light from simple lamps.
Stencil paintings on the wall, figurines of animals or birds, light curtains, blinds, carpet on the floor look spectacular in such an environment. Provence style Provence style will appeal to romantic, dreamy, harmonious 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:
- general gray background;
- colors of natural shades: cream, white, pink powder, pale green, lavender, light blue, olive, ivory, golden;
- natural finishing materials (stone, rattan, gypsum, bronze), preferably vintage look;
- floral textiles, checked and small polka dots allowed;
- wooden or metal bed with wrought iron headboard;
- wardrobe or chest of drawers with large mirror.
Graceful lamps, rattan decor items, wicker baskets, flowers look wonderful against the background of pastel colors. Small Bedroom Design 9046 designers and have achieved good results in 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:
- use only light colors for wall decoration;
- do not overload the ceiling with details;
- it is advisable to lay parquet or laminate on the floor diagonally, such a pattern will “push apart” the walls of the room;
- the space from the entrance to the opposite wall should be open, not blocked by anything, the free perspective of the room will visually increase its size;
- use mirrors, glass doors, nickel-plated handles in the design - they fill the room with light and do not hide the volume;
- use bright, eye-catching objects, such as decorative pillows, paintings, which attract the eye and distract from the general background of the room;
- be attentive to the selection of bed linen, curtains, bedspreads. Textiles in the design of a small bedroom plays an important role.
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 Khrushchev
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 a panel house 0002 Bedrooms in houses of this type are slightly larger than in "Khrushchev" houses. 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 thoughtfully and carefully according to the principle: less is better ... Eye-catching objects can be:
- bedding, decorative pillows;
- lamp shades;
- window curtains;
- headboard.
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 bed is the central and honorable object of the bedroom. 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 pouffes. 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 relaxation 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.
