Of all the rooms that you might consider “too small,” the bedroom isn’t the worst one to deal with. Despite the obvious storage issue, you don’t need too much extra space in your bedroom (just hold your dance parties elsewhere). However, the flow of movement and a serene feel are important, so here are ways to arrange a seriously small bedroom, and some bonus tips and tricks, too.
1. Ideas for bed room furniture
To ensure a tight space fits your needs, you’ll have to get creative with your small bedroom layout, furnishings, storage solutions, and design choices. The elements can come together with the right pieces in the right places to create a comfortable, organized retreat.
Consider How the Room Functions
To make the most of a small bedroom, you need to decide how you plan to use the space. Sleeping is a given, of course, but you might also want to use the room as a home office area or a place to get dressed in the morning. You’ll likely need to get creative with how to arrange furniture in a small bedroom to accommodate various functions. For instance, you could push the desk next to the wall by your bed so it can pull double-duty as a nightstand and workstation. If you have room, try relocating your dresser to the closet to clear floor space in the main bedroom area.
Size Down Bedroom Furniture
Look to furnishings with sleek profiles and lighter visual weight when considering what to buy and how to arrange furniture in a small bedroom. For example, if you can live without a queen-size bed, go for a full to free up more floor space. Choose a bed frame and nightstands with clean lines to create a more open look. Instead of setting up a bulky standing bookcase, mount narrow floating shelves on the wall for storage. Paring down your furniture can make a huge difference in how spacious your small bedroom feels.
2. Small room furniture storage ideas to make your space feel spacious
From your bed to your dresser to that very small closet, these storage solutions will help you rethink every bit of your bedroom.
Bed Frame And Headboards For Your Bed
For smaller spaces, try a floor-to-ceiling headboard to create an illusion of a tall bedroom. Alternatively, you can look into mid-century pieces to avoid a cluttered floor. Another option is to avoid the headboard completely and switch it with a riveting centrepiece making for a visible statement in your bedroom space.
Nights Stands, Side Tables And Lamps For A Small Bedroom
Your bed is incomplete without a complementing nightstand or side table. Choose one that matches the style of your room’s furniture and doesn’t take much space. If it is a couple’s bedroom, opt for twin side tables to offer both partners their personal haven in a shared space.
Wardrobes With Loft Storage And Where To Place Them
Depending on the needs of your bedroom, the size of your wardrobe can vary. For travellers with large bugs to stow away, wardrobes with loft storage come in handy. Where you place your wardrobe is a question that’s easy to answer. For most bedrooms, they either go on a wall adjacent to the bed frame or simply on the wall in front of it.
Don’t forget decorative lighting and mirrors
A decorative mirror on an accent wall above the chest of drawers gives the feel of a vanity and opens up the room without the need for a large dresser. A chandelier or hanging light fixture will draw the eye up and create the illusion of more space. Table lamps with small bases are always an option as well.
3. Make a small bedroom look larger
How you decorate a small room can have a huge impact on how spacious it appears.
‘If it is a small bedroom in an attic or with sloping walls, we often continue the wallpaper over the ceiling to give an overall effect and maximise the feeling of space,’ says Kit Kemp. ‘Using a very large painting or wall hanging in a small room often makes a room feel bigger, too.’
Statement prints on headboards also trick the eye into thinking the space feels larger, by distracting you from the rest of the room.
Take into account prints used on the wall. When considering bedroom wallpaper ideas, a slightly larger repeat in the pattern can suggest the feeling of more space than there actually is.
4. Conclusion
You might have limited space, but you have unlimited options. Every bit of bedroom furniture you own can provide extra storage. If you’re struggling to find enough space in a small bedroom, look around. When you spot a piece that isn’t pulling its weight, swap it out for an option with more storage space.
Trade small bedside tables for tall bookcases. Choose a bed frame with built-in storage. And consider trading traditional bedroom furniture for a storage system like an entertainment center. With a few smart upgrades, your small bedroom will feel roomy in no time.