Life hacks for a small bedroom

When arranging a small bedroom, it is important to visually increase the space, as well as use the area of the room as efficiently as possible. To do this, follow these rules:

  • Give preference to light colors. Such a palette will visually enlarge a small room, create a feeling of lightness and spaciousness.
  • Do not overload the room with a variety of shades. The variegation will only emphasize the lack of square meters.
  • Choose compact furniture. Instead of massive wardrobes and chests of drawers, it is better to buy neat cabinets, shelves and furniture that does not visually steal the volume.
  • Don’t be afraid to use built-in furniture. A floor-to-ceiling wardrobe will further reduce the room, however, this solution will eliminate the shadow gap above the wardrobe, which often looks even heavier.
  • Leave the ceiling white. The more concisely the ceiling is decorated, the less cramped it will feel.
  • Stick to simple shapes and lines. Strict outlines of furniture, neat drapery of curtains are perfect for a small bedroom.
  • Don’t try to place in a small area what you can do without. Keep the decor to a minimum, using only the bare essentials.
  • Add mirrors and glossy surfaces to the interior, so the bedroom will look more spacious.
  • Know the limits in using decor. The simpler the decor, the more decorative elements you can use, and vice versa.

The most convenient layout options

Small bedrooms can be either square or elongated. In standard rooms, the window is opposite the door or on the wall adjacent to the door, and in this case, two main layout options are possible.

A bed along the window. This layout is most popular for bedrooms. You can put cabinets or tall cabinets on both sides. To use the space more effectively, you can also use wall cabinets above the bed. The opposite wall is suitable for placing a TV or decorating.

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The photo shows a modern bedroom design. The bed is located along the window, which allows you to use the space above the headboard to place a functional storage system. This layout does not visually reduce the space due to the uniform color scheme and simple lines.

The bed with the headboard facing the window. Thanks to this layout, you can place a wide double model in a narrow bedroom of 8 sq. m. of elongated shape or arrange a square room without overloading it. With this arrangement, a comfortable sleep will largely depend on the correct choice of curtains.

If the windows face east, you should use this furniture arrangement with caution, since the morning light can interfere with sleep.

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The photo shows a stylish interior of a narrow elongated bedroom. The bed is positioned with its headboard towards the window, allowing you to approach it from both sides, and the space on the opposite side of the room is used to place a wardrobe and a workspace.

What color is best for the design?

A light color scheme is a win-win solution for a modest-sized area. As a complementary color that sets the atmosphere and mood, you can choose a bright shade or a combination of a couple of tones. The following colors are best suited for decorating a small bedroom.

  • White. The choice of this color for wall decoration brings maximum freedom and lightness to the environment. White combines well with other shades. In combination with decor in pastel or rich tones, this color scheme opens up unlimited possibilities for the implementation of the most daring design ideas.
  • Gray. This achromatic color serves as an excellent base for decorating a bedroom. Cold or warm shades of gray can be combined with white, creating monochrome interiors, or diluted with rich colors that enliven the space. Mustard, light green, turquoise and coral colors, as well as shades of pink, go well with gray.
  • Cream. The combination of warm shades and the play of textures allow you to create a cozy, relaxing atmosphere. A bedroom decorated exclusively in beige tones and a recreation room, which also includes shades of green, blue or purple, look great.
  • Deep dark tones. This color palette visually reduces the room, shading it and creating a cozy, enveloping atmosphere. If you skillfully use this property, you can create a stylish interior.

White small bedroom in Scandinavian style

The photo shows a cozy bedroom in a modern style. White is even used for finishing the floor, thereby achieving the effect of visually increasing the space. The color scheme that determines the mood of the room can be easily adjusted by changing the textiles and decor items.

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What furniture to choose?

The bed is the central element of the bedroom. The dimensions of a double model should be the minimum necessary. It is better to refuse a bed on legs, since it looks more massive and makes cleaning difficult. The headboard of the bed should not be carved, so it will look more compact. If you need to save space, a fold-out sofa can also be used as a sleeping place.

In addition to a place to sleep, a bedside table, wardrobe or shelving unit should be placed in an 8 sq. m. bedroom. If there is a niche in the room, the furniture should be placed there. It is advisable to use the space above the bed to organize storage places.

Closed hanging shelves can form a single unit with column cabinets located on different sides of the bed or act as separate interior items. When choosing a rack, do not forget about baskets and boxes, which will add neatness to the look of open shelves and help organize order.

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The photo shows how the use of low furniture helps to create a stylish bedroom interior in dark tones. A chair or coffee table can also serve as a bedside table.

An original design solution would be to arrange a sleeping area on the mezzanine. This option is suitable for an apartment with high ceilings and will allow you to place a desk on the first “floor” or organize a recreation area.

Sleeping area on the mezzanine Interior of a narrow elongated bedroom

Choosing the right decor and lighting

Textiles are one of the most important components of a bedroom interior. Bedspreads, pillows, and bed linen should echo the color scheme in the interior. Bright colors can become an expressive accent. The pattern on the fabrics should be small, as a large pattern can weigh down the decor. Light flowing materials are best for curtains.

The decoration of the rest room can be paintings, photographs, figurines, fresh flowers and open shelves for books. It is better not to use too many details and keep them in a single style.

Small bedroom in beige tones

The monochrome interior of the bedroom in beige tones looks restrained and noble, as can be seen in the photo. Decorative elements united by a common color and style bring tranquility, and a carefully thought-out combination of textures, materials and shades adds luxury.

Bright bedroom with yellow decor Interior of a small bedroom

Pendant chandeliers and massive lamps attract unnecessary attention and take up space, so they can only be used in rooms with high ceilings. Sconces, table lamps, pendants by the bed in the tone of the room’s design will be the perfect solution.

In some cases, you can completely abandon the central ceiling light or replace it with several spotlights.

Small gray bedroom