What small bedrooms lack in space, they make up for with cosiness. You might be surprised to learn that people try all sorts to make big bedrooms cosier, so having a small bedroom is no bad thing! You have to make the most of it.
Making the most of a small bedroom requires clever storage solutions, space-saving furniture, and interior decorating tricks that increase perceptible space. In other words, your small bedroom needs a bit of thought.
Here's how to make the most of your small bedroom:
Divan and ottoman beds have a smaller frame than standard beds because the bed base doesn't protrude. This saves precious inches of floor space, and these beds also have the advantage of in-built storage.
Divans have drawers, while ottomans have a lift-up base at the end or side, giving you space for bedding, shoes, seasonal clothes, and bits and bats.
Divans and ottomans are taller than standard beds, decreasing visual space. If a divan or ottoman doesn't work in your bedroom, look at low beds instead.
Pictured: Milan Bed Company Side Lift 3FT Single Ottoman Bed - Grey, Available from Bedstar
Get a low bed to increase visual space.
Low beds increase visual space by using less vertical space and lifting the eye line. They lack in-built storage, but the low frame is a clever trick of the eye and can make your small bedroom look and feel more significant than it is.
There's more wall space in your bedroom by dropping your bed down, giving the impression of a larger area - ideal for tiny spaces.
Downsize to a small double
If a double bed is too big, consider a small double bed, also known as a three-quarter bed. Small doubles are 4ft wide and 6ft 3ins long (120cm wide and 190cm long) - perfect for bedrooms that need a bed for two but have limited floor space.
Likewise, if a king is too big, downsize to a double.
Use taller, slimmer furniture.
People's biggest mistake with small bedrooms is buying deep, wide furniture, which eats into floor space without adding anything useful.
Small bedrooms are served best by taller, slimmer furniture, such as a 70cm wide four-drawer chest instead of a 100cm wide three-drawer chest. You can add drawers vertically to increase storage space; the same rule applies to wardrobes and bedside tables.
Pictured: Picas 4FT Small Double Fabric Bed Frame - Blue, Available from Bedstar
Only have essential furniture.
Your small bedroom only needs the following furniture:
Bed
Chest
Wardrobe/clothes rail
That's it. You can create a dressing table by placing a vanity mirror on your chest or attaching it to the wall above your chest. You can also get wardrobes with mirror doors if you need a large mirror while getting ready.
Install bedside shelves
Bedside tables are great but eat into floor space you might not have. Instead, you can use floating shelves. You can install one shelf above your bed or smaller shelves beside your bed, acting as platforms for your phone and books.
Shelves are your best friend in small bedrooms because they don't eat into floor space. You can also get slimline shelves that barely take up any room.
Pictured: Make The Most Of Your Small Bedroom, Floating Bedside Shelves.
Decorate in light colours.
Dark colours make spaces feel smaller, so stick to lighter colours like pastels, whites, off-whites, and beiges. If you like grey, opt for a light grey and keep every wall in the bedroom white except for your feature wall (behind your bed).
Get clever with storage spaces.
Storage spaces make or break small bedrooms. You need space for all your stuff, and there are plenty of ways to make it. Here are some ideas:
An ottoman bed will give you all the space for bedding, shoes, and seasonal clothes.
Overdoor storage is ideal for bits and bats. You can also get overdoor coat hangers and organisers for books, games, and random stuff.
Vacuum pack clothes you don't use to free up wardrobe space.
Get cardboard storage boxes for the top of your wardrobe.
Install wraparound shelves with a few mesh storage baskets for bits and bats.
Overall, a few minor changes make a big difference with small bedrooms. Give our tips a go and see how you get on.
