How to Make the Most of a Tiny Bedroom
Making the most of a tiny bedroom may involve extra planning and creativity, but even the smallest spaces can be sophisticated and comfortable. Decorating a tiny bedroom takes creativity and a little ingenuity. No matter how small your space is, showing off your style and having the ultimate comfort is possible. Any small bedroom can become a dreamy night-time sanctuary with some tips and tricks.
If you are furnishing and decorating a small room, use these ideas to maximize your space without sacrificing personal style.
Plan Your Layout
A plan for your furniture layout is essential to ensuring your small bedroom is functional, despite its limited space. Start by drawing a floor plan that includes the room’s dimensions and all the features, like windows and doors. Once you have this visual aid in front of you, it is easier to envision the best furniture placement. The biggest decision to make will be where to place the bed. There may not be much choice with a tiny room, but if you can, position the bed in the centre of a wall, not blocking any windows.
Try a Sleeper Sofa
A sleeper sofa is a couch with a collapsible bed frame inside. It might be one of the best pieces of furniture you can invest in for a tiny bedroom. By folding the bed into a couch during the day, you open up precious floor space in your small room. This can help keep the room from looking overcrowded. Sleeper sofas come in various styles and fabric types and are available in twin and queen sizes. In couch form, a queen-size sleeper sofa can generally accommodate up to three people while seated and sleep two quite comfortably.
Get Creative with Storage
Clutter can be a big issue in a small bedroom, but getting creative with storage solutions can make it easier to keep your space tidy. Shelving, hooks, and hanging baskets are all great ways to keep things up off the floor but accessible when you need them. Utilize the space under your bed to store out-of-season clothes in rolling totes. Don’t forget about vertical space too. The back of the bedroom door is often underutilized. Put up an over-the-door basket organizer to maximize this unused space.
Double Duty Furniture
Choose pieces that serve more than one purpose to reduce clutter, save money, and maximize the space in your bedroom. A storage bench at the foot of the bed with cushions could also provide a place to sit. A desk can also be a bedside table. If there is no room for a dresser, nightstands with drawers can store clothing.
Utilize Colour
The colours you choose for your small bedroom can make all the difference when creating the illusion of space. In the same way that mirrors reflect light, light colours on the walls will always make a room feel larger than it is. And while it may be tempting to use many colours when decorating, it could work against you and make the room crowded. Monochrome colour schemes, on the other hand, help make a room look bigger because the eyes move more easily around a room.
Window Treatments
While you may not be able to change the physical size of your room, a few tried and true interior design tricks can create the illusion of more space. First off, natural light will always make a room look bigger. Avoid hanging heavy or dark curtains; instead, leave windows minimally dressed. If you need curtains, hang them as close to the ceiling as possible and ensure they are long enough to touch the floor. This will make it look like your window is larger than it is.
Mirrors
Mirrors are a fantastic way to immediately give the illusion of more space in your tiny bedroom. And the bigger the mirror, the more space you can make. Mirrors reflect light, so they can help to make your small bedroom feel more open and airy. Because they reflect the area in the room, they help add extra depth to corners and tight spaces. The best placement for a mirror is across from a window to make the most of the natural light.
Choose Accessories Wisely
Clutter is the enemy of space. When decorating your small bedroom, it’s best to keep it simple. The less cluttered your room looks, the larger it will feel. It can be helpful to go through your belongings and simplify. Be honest about what you don’t need and pack them away. At the same time, don’t be afraid of accessories altogether. Add throw pillows and a beautifully textured blanket to accessorize your bed and hang your favourite art on your walls.
