Bedroom design of 17 sq. m.: layout options and stylish solutions

Layouts and zoning of 17 m2

The design of a bedroom in a one-room apartment (for example, a Khrushchev-era panel house) is inseparable from ergonomics: in a small area, you need to find a place to store clothes.

The most common shape of modern bedrooms is rectangular. The central element of the room – the bed – is usually located with the headboard to the wall, and there is enough space for a wardrobe and even a work corner. Opposite the sleeping area, a TV is hung – the bracket allows you to save space and not use a cabinet.

The most convenient shape of the room is square. A bed placed crosswise does not interfere with free passage. Wardrobes can be placed on either side of the headboard, creating a cozy niche, and the role of bedside tables can be given to the shelf above the head.

The photo shows a corner bedroom of 17 sq. m. in gray tones with two windows. A workspace with shelves is organized by the window, and the TV is hung on the wall. The mirror and bedside table serve as a makeup table.

Designing a narrow bedroom is a difficult task, but doable. The problem lies in the placement of the double bed: it either blocks the room or fits tightly between the walls and is placed with the headboard to the window. A fold-out sofa and a loft bed partially solve this problem.

The layout of a 17 m2 room largely depends on the number of people living in it. When the space has several functional purposes (rest, work, watching TV), zoning the bedroom is necessary. A rack, curtains or a translucent partition will divide the room into small zones so that each family member feels more comfortable.

How to furnish a room?

In a spacious apartment, especially two-room apartment, furniture arrangement is less difficult – there is no need to save space. But in small apartments, things are different. Let’s consider several ways to ergonomically use 17 square meters.

A popular idea for the functional use of a sleeping place remains a podium bed. Its owners free up several meters due to high drawers for storing clothes and bed linen. A sliding wardrobe with mirrored doors saves and expands space, as well as a corner wardrobe that makes good use of unoccupied space.

The photo shows a spacious bedroom in a modern style with a podium bed.

If the owner wants to place a sofa in a 17 sq. m. bedroom, but does not want to put up with clutter, it is worth choosing a small sofa, and it is better to decorate the room in light colors.

Often, the space near the window in the bedroom is used irrationally, remaining open. But if you install shelves in the partition, you can create a convenient niche for a table.

With the appearance of a baby in the family, parents put a crib and a changing table in their bedroom. To make your child feel comfortable, you should decorate the interior with curtains that block out light, and the cradle with a canopy, which will add coziness and protect against mosquitoes.

The photo shows a 17 m2 bedroom in Scandinavian style with an additional sleeping area and a podium where you can put away unnecessary things.

If there is no room for a closet or study in the bedroom, the empty space by the window is given over to cozy armchairs or a sofa: you can relax on them after a hard day at work, read a book or just chat.

The photo shows a bedroom in gentle dusty pink tones and a sitting area near windows.

How to decorate the interior?

The design of a 17 square meter bedroom depends not only on the owner’s taste, but also on its area and functional content.

• Color scheme. Light colors and minimalism in decoration are at the peak of fashion today. Owners of small apartments are increasingly aware of the need for a thoughtful renovation, putting into practice the advice of designers. To fall asleep in the bedroom with comfort, it is better to use calm, soft colors, but you should not be afraid of bright accents. To create coziness, the most successful solution would be a warm color palette, but if the task is to refresh, cheer up and set in a working mood, cold shades will do.
• Finishing. The modern construction market boasts a wide range of all kinds of finishing materials. We just have to choose which style is more appropriate in a bedroom. Paint and wallpaper remain the most popular. Some people prefer a neutral design, painting the walls in one tone, while others show their imagination, creating accent walls, mixing materials, zoning the space with color. The trend of recent years is unusual headboard decor: the wall above the bed is decorated with fabric, aged boards or slabs, all kinds of panels and drawings.
• Textiles. A bedspread and pillows are something you can’t imagine a bedroom without. A win-win option is fabric that matches the shade of the curtains or carpet: this ties the interior together. If the walls in the bedroom are light, the textiles should be darker, and vice versa: contrasting bedspreads and curtains look great against the background of dark walls.
• Decor. When decorating a 17 sq. m. bedroom, it is important not to overdo it with an abundance of small details. Large framed paintings, family photographs, and indoor plants are considered universal decor. Everything else is at the discretion of the owner.
• Lighting. The bedroom is used not only at night, but also during the day, so when renovating, it is necessary to think through the lighting scenario. In order to create a warm evening atmosphere, you should select light bulbs with a temperature of about 2700-2800 K. Wall sconces or lamps that can be turned on without getting out of bed are suitable for this. A chandelier is useful for general lighting, a floor lamp on a leg is for reading books, and it is better to use natural light for applying makeup.

The photo shows a delicate bedroom of 17 sq. m. in pastel colors. Blue pillows liven up the decor, and silver-patterned wallpaper adds sophistication to the interior.

To complicate the geometry of a 17 sq. m. bedroom, designers mount mirrors behind the bed. This effect visually expands the room and multiplies the amount of light.

The photo shows a bedroom of 17 sq. in a modern classic style, where the mirrored wall behind the bed matches the frames of the French windows.

Combined bedroom design

It’s good if a 17 sq. m. room has a built-in niche or storage room: they can easily be turned into a place to store clothes without taking up space from the bedroom. But how to equip a dressing room in a room of the correct shape? The ideal place is a free corner near the door. A structure that goes from floor to ceiling saves space more effectively than a wardrobe.

If the apartment has one room or the second room is allocated for a nursery, the sleeping room is designed as a bedroom-living room. For this, special “two in one” furniture is actively used: a fold-out sofa or a transforming bed that can be hidden in a closet. However, the bed can always be left in sight – it all depends on the owner’s preferences.

A bedroom of 17 square meters can serve as an office if you allocate enough space for a computer desk and bookcases. Custom-made furniture allows you to optimally use the space for this purpose.

The photo shows a dressing room, which not only serves as a useful storage area, but also decorates the interior.

A small bedroom will seem more spacious if you use hanging furniture: the trick is that our brain perceives the open space of the floor and the room seems uncluttered with furniture.

If the bedroom has a loggia, a large window opening can be decorated with light, plain curtains: this will make the room look wider. If you want to visually raise the ceiling, you should choose low furniture and ceiling lights, and use vertical stripes in the decoration.

The photo shows a 17 sq. m. bedroom with a balcony, where a “floating” bed, wall tables and a shelf instead of a nightstand work to expand the space.

Let’s list some features of the design of a 17 sq. m. bedroom for a child. This area of a room for preschoolers allows you to install not only a wardrobe, a desk and a bed (if there are two children, it is more rational to buy a loft bed), but also a sports corner for active games. A room for a teenager will differ from a child’s room in color scheme (calmer) and the absence of a play area. Instead, it will be useful for the child to arrange a place for rest or a hobby, and replace the sports corner with a punching bag or a horizontal bar.

Photos in different styles

White is the most win-win option for finishing a bedroom of 17 sq. m. This is widely used by connoisseurs of the Scandinavian style. The laconic furnishings are combined with a warm, homely atmosphere, supported by soft textiles, wooden elements and indoor plants. To create a certain mood, you can use colored accessories that will look great against a neutral background.

The opposite of Scandinavian airiness is a brutal loft. To create a creative, non-trivial atmosphere in the bedroom, you should use rough finishes and furniture in an “industrial” style. At the same time, it is worth maintaining a balance and not overloading the room with textures.

The French Provence style in the bedroom will suit both a mature couple and young romantic natures. A bed with carved legs and a figured headboard, as well as antique furniture, will fit perfectly here. An abundance of decor and floral patterns in an area of 17 sq. it is important to dilute with a single-color finish.

The photo shows a modest bedroom in Scandinavian style with a small corner wardrobe and furniture on thin legs, which give the interior lightness.

Lovers of luxury and respectability will choose the classics for their bedroom. In such an environment, natural colors prevail, shaded by the shine of expensive metals. The style is characterized by sophistication, so exquisite furniture, stucco on the ceiling and noble materials are important components of a classic bedroom.

A room in a modern style is characterized not only by originality, but also by practicality. Everything in it is functional and works for human comfort. The environment, in which many materials are combined, looks harmonious and attractive. A modern bedroom can be bright or, conversely, calm, and often reflects the character of its inhabitant.

If the owner of an apartment or house needs peace, he chooses a minimalist style for his bedroom. There is little decor in this room, but there is enough space and air. The ornament is used carefully, the furniture is chosen low, without unnecessary decorations. The decoration mainly uses light colors with wood inclusions.

The photo shows the classic interior of a room of 17 sq. m. in brown tones with carved furniture set.