Small rooms interior
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
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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
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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.
12 best decor schemes for small rooms |
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Small room ideas may be limited on size but they can be big on style. We have curated our favorite small room ideas and tricks of the trade to help turn that awkward, small room into something elegant and sophisticated, whatever its shape and proportions.
Though small rooms can present many interior design challenges, there are several benefits to compact living. A well-designed scheme can feel just as comfortable as a larger space, with all the coziness and comfort associated with family living.
One of the main advantages of a compact space is the convenient accessibility of everything that’s needed. Easy maintenance is another bonus to having a small room.
In a bijou space, zoning is key. Make the most of a small room by planning a hard-working layout, investing in multi-functional furniture and picking the right color scheme. So whether you're working with a small living room, small kitchen or a small bedroom in a family home, you can make the space work best for you.
1. Choose furnishings wisely in a small living room
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‘Furnishings play an essential role in how a space is received,' says James Thurstan, founder, Thurstan. 'When working with less spacious living room layouts, we recommend a considered curation of essential pieces – spreading a large rug as an anchor for the scheme and then building out from there, picking out tones from the rug and embellishing these throughout the room.
A central table can create a focal point in a smaller room, best framed by inward-facing armchairs which help create depth and volume.’
Similarly, there are items home organizers say make rooms feel small – including wooden coat hangers and food packaging. So, alongside big pieces of furniture, it's important to consider the impact of smaller accessories and how they can have a large impact on your space. Smaller items and well proportioned furniture can also help to make a small living room look nice.
2. Use clever lighting in a small bedroom
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For small bedroom ideas I really like using wall lights as opposed to table lamps for bedside lighting,' says Irene Gunter, founder and creative director, Gunter & Co. 'Small room ideas inevitably call for smaller bedside tables and when the full surface is taken up by a table lamp it just seems to defeat the object.'
'There’s such a wealth of amazing wall light options available, whether wired or plug in – they really allow us to add a statement to the space as well as maximize the surface available for the bits and bobs we like to store beside the bed.
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Incorporating clever lighting ideas can be a great option for when decorating a small space on a budget.
3. Work with color in an entryway
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‘Small entryway ideas should make a statement about the house and owners as well as being a welcoming space,' explains Mike Fisher, creative director and founder, Studio Indigo.
While some use specific colors to make a small room look bigger, Mike suggests waylaying this advice for a bold pop of color to add character. 'Small spaces can be treated in a grand way – “be bold” is my advice. Large details can open up the space, such as using double doors but making them as tall as possible. A pair of facing mirrors helps create the illusion of more space and adds a bit of glamor. Painting the space a light color will not make it feel bigger. Use strong color to make a statement and give personality.'
'Lastly, we are great fans of polished plaster in entryways – it’s practical, tough and has a wonderful reflective quality that makes the space shimmer.
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4. Install smart storage in a kitchen
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Finding the right kitchen storage ideas are essential when planning a small kitchen that not only looks good, but is functional, too.
When designing a compact kitchen, you might consider avoiding the “fully fitted” look and perhaps have open shelves above the lower cabinets or use glass in the upper cabinets to provide a degree of reflection and additional depth,' says Claire Sa, director, De Rosee Sa .
5. Combine charm and practicality in the bathroom
(Image credit: Julian Abrams / Studio Indigo)
‘We often find using mosaics within an alcove helps to optimize small bathroom ideas and shower rooms – and a gloss finish adds to this illusion of grander proportions, reflecting natural light throughout the room,' says James Thurstan. 'I recommend pairing two distinct mosaic designs within the space, thus creating a point of interest where these verticals meet and then setting them against a cool neutral paint color that works to open up the bathroom.
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Mike Fisher of Studio Indigo agrees: ‘Of course bathrooms are practical and functional spaces but they don’t need to be utilitarian. Be adventurous and give the space personality. A bold scheme will provide a conversation piece with guests and friends, particularly in a powder room. Pattern can be introduced through wallpaper, fabric or tiles. Complement your patterns with good light – in a powder room it can be atmospheric but in bathrooms you need light and plenty of it.’
6. Ensure elegant entertaining with a dark dining room
(Image credit: James Merrell)
It is a myth to suggest that dark colors don't work within small room ideas. ‘If you have a small dining room that is compromised for space, then it is wise to paint the walls a dark color and make the central table the star,' advises Joa Studholme, color curator, Farrow & Ball. 'Many dining rooms are only used at night so sample colors after dark – and maybe even light a candle – to check out how a strong color will result in the most dramatic and intimate space.
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7. Use scale to your advantage in diminutive space
(Image credit: Thurstan / Simon Brown)
‘People often assume they should buy small-scale furniture for small rooms, but that actually makes a space feel smaller,' says Sheena Murphy, partner, Nune. 'Don’t be afraid to fill the room – get a rug that fully sits under all your furniture, and don’t buy a love seat if you can actually fit a three-seater sofa in the room. Not only will buying larger scale furniture look better, it will also make your experience of the space so much more comfortable: win-win!’
8. Don't be afraid to use bold color
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‘We would usually lean towards quieter color combinations in room that are on the smaller side, but darker shades can work really well within smaller spaces,' explains James Thurstan. 'They create a perception of depth and lend a cozy, cocoon-like feel – welcome in every small room.'
'For the walls, we suggest a deep midnight blue or a petrol green, then lift this by layering careful accents of color, perhaps a burnt orange or a similar earth-toned hue – ochre, terracotta or a softer peach.
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9. Add interest in a narrow space
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When trying to make a narrow room look wider, there are a few ways to add ivusal interest and optically expand the space. ‘Entryway ideas can often be narrow with little natural light so consider using color and pattern to create a design scheme that brings warmth and light to the space,' says Ruth Mottershead, creative director, Little Greene.
'The entryway is a fantastic place to create a first impression for guests, but also the first area you enter when returning home, so consider how you want your home to make you feel: calm and cocooned or cheerful and vibrant? Don’t forget to consider the views into the entryway from other rooms, how much do you see and how will the design you choose for the entryway flow into the rest of the house?’
10. Take a lesson from the color wheel when planning a small room
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Look beyond function to create an uplifting space to cook and entertain.
‘A kitchen usually has lots of colorful elements in it,' explains Edward Bulmer, interior designer and founder, Edward Bulmer Natural Paint. 'I would go with quite neutral colors for the walls and some bright color on the cupboards. Try mixing it up with contrasting colors: as long as they work tonally you cannot go wrong. You can play it safe with colors that sit alongside one another on the color wheel, or for striking impact, go for those on opposite sides i.e. greens to complement reds, blues to complement oranges and purples to complement yellows.’
11. Look for multi-functional furniture
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'In smaller homes and rooms, ideally you want to be looking for multi-functional pieces to save on space. Ottomans with integrated storage, and sofa beds are some of the most widely used.
'Living spaces, especially, will really benefit from multi-functional pieces. Think about the function of a space. A living room might be doubling up as a guest room, a home office or a playroom, so will need to cater to all of these.
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12. Invest in the best small space storage
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'A lot of the time in life it’s just about storage and the one thing that unites all of our clients, all across the world, on big or small projects, is that everyone wants good storage.
'Finding the right furniture is often to do with scale and putting the perfect pieces in the right spot. If you need to maximize space it’s worth having something made bespoke or going the extra mile and researching to find an antique with the right proportions.
'We often have chests of drawers made because we need them to be fairy skinny. A typical off the shelf piece is usually between 65 and 80cm deep, which is quite a big piece in a small room. Instead we would often have them made more like 40 or 50cm deep.
'This means you’re getting a functional piece of furniture but not compromising and putting something like shelving in instead, which perhaps won’t store things in the same way you want them to.
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There are many ways to design a small room. Firstly, consider investing in efficient lighting ideas.
‘Some people feel the need to flood small spaces with ceiling lights to make them feel brighter and therefore larger,' says Claire Sa, director, De Rosee Sa. 'However, I think atmosphere and dimension can be added to small spaces with different levels of controlled lighting. The lowest level might be lamps on side tables; the next would be lamps on a desk, console or chest. Finally, add fewer rather than more directional ceiling lights, positioned closer to the walls and angled away from the center of the room to create a feature glow on, for example, a piece of wall art.’
Secondly, consider your color choices carefully. ‘When dealing with a small or dark hall it’s best to embrace what you have rather than fight it.' explains Joa Studholme, color curator, Farrow & Ball. 'Paint it a strong color that will thrill you and your guests when you arrive at the house and make the rooms off it feel bigger and lighter.
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How do I maximize my small room?
To maximize space in a small, the best thing to do is to declutter, reorganize and categorize your belongings with good storage ideas.
‘When it comes to adding storage in small rooms think high-level rather than bulky floor-standing units. I always go the extra mile to keep the floor as clean and empty as possible, with wall shelves and cabinets,' says Irene Gunter of Gunter & Co.
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- Golden Rules for small premises
- How to arrange a window
- Small tricks
- Demages of designers
- We share a room into zones 9000
- small paintings and photos placed on the walls;
- carpet in the center of the room, revealing a significant part of the floor along the perimeter of the walls, it is better to choose an oval or round carpet;
- small pieces of furniture, it would be better to place a neat sofa and a couple of armchairs than a large soft corner in the whole room;
- in such a room should be placed a small chandelier or ceiling.
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Decorating the interior of a small room is not so easy, because you want to make it functional and beautiful at the same time.
Simple rules will help you do design small room ideal.
Small rooms can be found in apartments and private houses, in a metropolis and a small town. Often they are practically empty because it is difficult to imagine a demanded premises, with a minimum area of free space.
But photos of small rooms with properly designed interior show that such rooms can be used for their intended purpose. The main thing is to properly decorate the interior and select only the really necessary furniture elements that can bring comfort and coziness to every corner. nine0037
Golden rules for small spaces
In modern apartments and houses, a small room can be used as a living room, kitchen, bedroom or any other space.
It is not always possible to re-equip an apartment and demolish a couple of unnecessary walls to make it more spacious and bright. Yes, and this is not always necessary.
A competent design approach will help to turn even an apartment with small rooms into a wonderful place for a pleasant pastime. Everything must be done so that the space of a small room is filled with light, literally breathes space. nine0003
The biggest enemies of tight spaces are darkness and isolation.
Achieving this spacious room effect is easy. You need to make the room as bright as possible. Wall decoration, furniture, multi-tiered lighting and other design elements will help with this. Photos of the most successful interiors of small rooms show that light colors visually enlarge the space, deceiving the perception. It is worth decorating with a light finish all surfaces: walls, ceiling, floor. nine0003
One of the walls of a small room can be distinguished.
For this, decorative plaster or photo wallpaper is suitable. This technique is best used on the wall opposite the door. The landscapes depicted on the photo wallpapers are an excellent technique that allows you to deceive the mind even more effectively. A photo of large expanses, as it were, takes you to another, more spacious place. An excellent option is stretch walls. It is better to choose glossy.
Do not wallpaper with small prints. It is better to let it be wide vertical stripes or large elements. Such an interior is a classic, which means it will ennoble the room. nine0003
A large art object will divert attention from the size of the room and paradoxically help the room appear larger.
How to decorate a window
Another economical and beneficial way to make a space bigger is by placing small details in it. For example - bamboo curtains on the window. A small decorative element makes the space visually larger. Especially if it is placed symmetrically in the room. A window with a rectangular curtain in the center of the wall draws attention to the remaining area. It can be light fabric shutters or blinds. nine0003
Do not decorate a window in a small room with long, wide curtains or curtains to the floor. They will decorate the interior of a large room, but with a small one everything will be the other way around.
Heavy curtains or light curtains to the floor will visually absorb all the free space.
Small tweaks
As noted earlier, small design elements make the interior more saturated and give the false impression of a spacious space. nine0003
Decor and additions that will successfully complement the interior:
But it should be remembered that the interior of a small room does not tolerate a heap of objects. They must be used carefully and dosed. Before hanging pictures or photos on the wall, carefully consider their number and location. The same applies to other design elements.
Bright juicy spots in the interior make the room visually smaller. Light inclusions, on the contrary, increase the space.
An important point: Photos, paintings and decorative elements should be light and neutral. nine0003
Thus, black and white photos on the walls, light landscapes or futuristic motifs are ideal decor options for a small room. The room should be as bright as possible, the atmosphere should be fresh for perception. The most suitable shades are light blue, light green, cream, coffee with milk, peach.
Refrain from using bright furniture in flashy colors. Natural colors should be preferred. It can be dark brown cabinet furniture, but the textile elements should be lighter.
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Good colors for furniture are sand, light brown, light gray and beige.
Another advantageous technique is the placement of mirrors. It can be a chandelier with mirror elements or furniture with reflective surfaces. The ideal option is a full-wall wardrobe with a mirrored door, or mirror inserts. Cabinet furniture will not take up much space, solving the problem of placing things and household items.
Even if there is no window in a small room, mirrors can help solve this problem. A fashionable and convenient option is a fake window made of mirrors. It makes the space brighter, being a fairly functional piece of decor, especially with backlighting. nine0037
Designer's tricks
To make a room seem bigger, all the details and objects in it must be in order. To do this, visually draw straight lines along and across the room. So the interior is divided into equal parts. Furniture should be placed along these lines, paintings should be hung on the walls, and a carpet should be laid on the floor.
It is advisable to leave the center of the room free, even if there is not enough furniture. Do not clutter up the space.
If possible, all household items should be hidden. For this, closed cabinets and niches in upholstered furniture are used. The fewer objects in the room, the larger it seems. No matter how trite it may sound, but the order significantly increases the free space.
Dividing the room into zones
The aesthetic side is of great importance in the design of the room. But we should not forget about the functionality of a small room. You need to initially imagine how exactly it will serve you. Maybe you can do without something, but some item is worth adding. nine0003
Visually divide the room into functional areas, decide what furniture you need, and then get rid of all the excess. Perhaps the best solution would be multifunctional modular furniture.
Then you should divide the room into functional areas, and, depending on their location, place furniture, appliances, lighting elements.
For example, a recreation area should be separated from the work area, at least by a small space. The design of each functional area may differ from the neighboring one, but the overall color scheme should be the same. nine0003
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No renovation is complete without a project. 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. nine0003
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. nine0003
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. nine0003
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 place 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. nine0003
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. nine0003
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. nine0003
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 cumbersome. 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.
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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. nine0003
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. nine0003
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. nine0003
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. nine0003
The photo shows a living room with "airy" furniture, which takes up little space due to its laconic design.
Using sliding doors
Another idea for a small room is a sliding structure that does not require additional space and, when open, either merges with the wall or acts as a separate element of decor.
Transform without repair
We recommend looking at the interior of a cramped room with new eyes. Is bulky furniture really necessary? Perhaps you should replace it or repaint a large brown wardrobe in the color of the walls, thereby brightening the small room.
