How to Effectively Decorate a Small Bedroom

We all love the idea of having a huge bedroom to luxuriate in or welcome guests to. Unfortunately, this isn’t always practical. Yet, whether you have an apartment on the small size you need to decorate or the tiniest bedroom you’re trying to work out how to best design, it’s possible to pack lots of style into a limited space.

In fact, many people even prefer smaller sleeping areas because they feel so cozy. Regardless, here’s how you can embrace a small bedroom space and make it work for you or your guests today.

The first tip is to avoid clutter in a compact bedroom. The more items you have in the area, the tinier it can seem, so streamline things as much as possible. Choose just a few fabulous furniture items to fit out the space with, and hide most of the smaller pieces behind closet doors or drawers.

You can still fit a decent-sized bed even in a petit room, so don’t skimp in this area. Choose the biggest option you can comfortably fit in the space. It can actually act as the main focal point in the bedroom that ties everything together. As this is a sleeping zone, invest in a quality mattress or other bed that suits your body well. Avoid opting for a super bulky bedhead, though; something with simple, clean lines is the best bet.

You will probably need to avoid adding bedside tables, as this might be too much for the area you have to work with. The same goes for a large bench at the end of the bed and a big reading chair. Instead, consider using a pared-back wooden chair or stool to act as a bedside table and spot to sit as needed.

A small bedroom still needs plenty of storage space, so design this carefully. Look for places where you can build in storage spots rather than add bulky wardrobes, which may take up too much visual room. When you customize with built-ins, you can best utilize the space.

Take advantage of minimal and potentially awkward corners, niches, and under-window spaces to add cupboards or shelving. Keep these the same color as the walls so that the room appears bigger, too. In a compact bedroom, you’ll need to take advantage of all available surface areas. Be resourceful by using windowsills and the space under and around your bed, for instance.

Making a small room look bigger than it is hinges substantially on choosing furnishings that suit the area. When decorating a little bedroom, opt for double-duty pieces since you won’t have room for everything you might otherwise choose. For example, buy a bed that comes with built-in drawers, build a handy desk into a bookshelf, or arrange the room so that your dresser can also work as a bedside table.

Also, it helps to select pieces made from materials that suit small areas. Glass and lucite, for instance, are perfect for compact zones as they don’t take up too much visual space and can help to reflect light.

Published in: Bedroom | Author: Tiffani