Small Bedroom Ideas to Maximize Your Space
Hacks to make the most of your space.
Looking to make the most of your small bedroom? Read on for our list of expert space-saving hacks that are easy to pull off in your bedroom. Follow these 12 small bedroom ideas to maximize space without sacrificing style.
1. Make Space for Everything
Make the most of your closet space by storing extra linens and towels along with your clothes. If your existing closet isn't big enough, opt for an armoire. Look for creative solutions for your smaller storage needs, like a brick wall inlet or a window ledge that can double as a shelf for books and plants. Small modifications are useful, like this room's side paneling that turns into two pull-down nightstands. A vintage leather chest can store small items like jewelry, journals, or glasses.
Keep your small bedroom clean and uncluttered to avoid shrinking the space. Use a dresser with deep drawers to pack away clothing. Invest in small woven baskets for larger accessories like scarves, hats, and blankets. Keep decor to a minimum – we recommend choosing only a few key pieces to keep the space light and clear. Get a clean look with sleek white furniture, which will make the room look neat and put together.
Make spaces multifunctional by creating a cozy nook where you can read and sleep.. This inlet keeps the bed pushed far back against the wall, leaving a clear path to walk through the room. Take advantage of any shelves, bookcases, or wall inlets to make your own multifunctional nook. Fill negative space with books, plants, and decorative objects.. Easily pull off this look with a Murphy bed or a bed with built-in storage.
Opting for two twin beds instead of one double or queen bed can actually make your room look larger. Use a narrow area rug or runner between the beds to create the illusion of a larger floor plan. This small bedroom layout is perfect for teens who like to have friends over or for a convenient guest room. Choose small lighting options, like these two conical wall sconces, rather than a space-consuming pendant or chandelier. Center the room with a tall bookcase for any storage or decor needs.
Switch up your studio layout by centering your bed in the space. Place a bench or bulky chest at the foot of the bed to draw a line of separation between your bed and surrounding areas – you can use room dividers to give yourself more privacy. Choose furniture with more than one function, like a leaning ladder desk, which is the perfect combination of storage and workspace. Opt for two accent chairs instead of a bulky sofa. Keep other furniture like bookcases, chairs, and end tables against the walls to create a more open layout. Finish off this look with statement lighting for eye-catching ambience.
Tip!
For room divider inspiration, check out our Room Divider Ideas: Find Your Style & Function guide.
6. Get Ready for Guests
Daybeds are an excellent hack if you host guests often but don't have a spare bedroom. Daybeds are a mix between a couch and a bed, so you can style them however you please. Decorate your daybed with throw pillows during the day and bring out extra blankets when a guest stays overnight.
Kids' rooms are prone to messes and clutter, thanks to all their toys, books, and clothing. This problem is magnified when they have a small bedroom. Choose a bed with built-in storage like this platform bed with pullout shelves. Cleanup time will be faster and easier than ever, and the space will feel and look so much bigger.
This easy small bedroom idea swaps out one bed for two without taking up more floor space. If you have younger children sharing a room, this is the perfect solution. If the room is for a teen r, decorate with patterned bedding to create a more sophisticated and modern look. Bunks are great not only for shared rooms, but for kids and teens who like to have sleepovers with friends.
Tip!
Get more bunk bed inspiration with our 9 Bunk Bed Ideas That Are Stylish Space-Savers guide.
9. Elevate Your Attic Space With Accents
Have a bedroom with a slanted ceiling or low-hanging beams? Maximize this space by keeping the flow of foot traffic away from the lowest ceiling points. Place the bed under one of these low ceiling points or underneath slanted beams to create a focal point. Hang dangling lights in areas that are out of the way, like above the foot of your bed. Liven up your attic space by filling negative space with plants, candles, and decor..
Adding a gallery wall to your small bedroom is an easy-to-achieve design hack.. Compiling all your wall art into a single space creates a central focal point and makes the room appear more spacious and open. Amplify this open look with light, neutral wall colors and sheer curtains.
Create a space-enhancing illusion by incorporating mirrors into your small bedroom. By reflecting light and depth, mirrors create the illusion of a larger space. Place a medium-sized round wall mirror over each nightstand on either side of your bed for a nice symmetrical look. You can also place a large full-length mirror against the wall to create depth and give yourself a convenient place to check yourself out while you’re getting ready!
Stripes are great for creating the illusion of length in spaces due to their long lines. Try including a couple different striped items in your small bedroom. A wallpaper with vertical lines will make your ceilings look taller and the room more grand, while horizontal lines will make the room look wider and more spacious. A striped area rug will act similarly to the wallpaper, creating an illusion of more floorspace, while striped bedding can make your bed look bigger.
