We already know that a small space can be a great space, but that doesn't mean decorating your tiny bedroom (or guest room or loft) is easy. It's tough to fit all the basics (a bed, a desk, a closet, a hamper, AHH!) into so little square-footage. Look at your bedroom with new eyes, though, and you'll notice a handful of hacks just begging to free up space. 1. Downsize your bed, just a little. They may not look too different, but a queen-size bed takes up about 33 square feet, while a full is about 28. Making the switch from queen to full (they barely feel different -- we promise!) will give you a few extra inches to let your new nightstands shine. 2. Two words: Cascading hangers. They'll make your closet look less bulky, and they show off your wardrobe options at-a-glance. 3. Get bed risers... or better yet, a risen bed. Sleek hardwood risers will give you under-bed storage space for cheap while avoiding the dreaded dorm room look. A slightly pricier, but still affordable option (thanks, IKEA!) involves lofting your entire bed up high to make room for a desk, closet or cozy hangout space underneath.
4. Shelves = Nightstands. Ever wonder how hotels are able to fit so much style into so little space? Well, this is one of their tricks. And this hanging version is especially easy to make. 5. Make your headboard a bookcase. They come with all shorts of nooks and shelves, and you’ll reach no further than right behind your head for a bedtime read. 6. Go for the big statement mirror. When it comes to magnifying small spaces, this is the oldest trick in the book. 7. Waste no wall space. Skip the artwork -- instead hang nice scarves, hats, or other accessories on the surfaces beyond your closet. 8. Let your bed double as a desk. You know you're gonna work from the covers anyway. So skip the big table, and install a bedside shelf for your laptop. 9. Pick a light color palette. Light hues create the illusion of more space in a small bedroom. Punctuate them with dark accents. 10. Hang your lamp.... Not only will a pendant lamp, lantern or chandelier free up floor space, but it can easily become the super-chic focal point of your small room.
They're cute, dangle from your door and make it virtually impossible to toss your clothes on the floor.Your bedroom is the one room in the house that should feel like no other. Relaxation and unwinding from a stressful day should be a regular occurrence in your bedroom What if you feel like your bedroom is too small to feel relaxed in? The size of your bedroom has you puzzled as to decorating, organizing and maximizing its small nature. Your bedroom can be all you dream of with some simple ideas and tips. If you are a small bedroom owner let’s look at t 10 tips to bring relaxing, big space ideas back into your small sanctuary.The more items you have in your bedroom the more cramped it will feel. Look around the room; can you see the floor baseboard? If you scan your entire bedroom and never see the floor baseboard, you have too much furniture and personal belongings. Consider using furniture in another room of your house or selling it. Remove large collections of personal belongings from dressers, night tables, and entertainment centers.
When you enter the room, you want your eye to gracefully scan the room. This will create the illusion of space, instantly. Shopping for furniture can be a challenge when you don’t know exactly what you’re looking for. In small bedrooms measure out the amount of wall space you have, and how much room the furniture can project from the walls. Opt for rectilinear furniture as opposed to curved. Curved furniture tends to take up more space and will swallow up your walking area to get past your furniture. Wall hung night stands are a great option to maximize the floor footprint in your bedroom as well.Depending on the size of your bedroom, your bed will most likely be the focal point. If you have a large bed in a small room, you will instantly feel cramped and uncomfortable. Consider having a smaller bed, and size your table lamps and decorations in the same proportions. If you are going through the effort and scaling down the bed, so should the accessories that surround the room.
In recent years, tray ceilings in bedrooms have become more popular. They add a fifth dimension to the room that is often overlooked. If you have the option of adding this into your bedroom, go ahead and see how much volume you will open up. If you will remain with a standard ceiling, consider using a lighter color to fool the eye into the illusion of space. The darker the ceiling, the more closed in the room will feel, and vice versa. A misconception about having a small bedroom is that you can only sleep, change clothes and leave out the room. This is not true. Put a small chair and lamp in your bedroom, and you instantly have a reading nook. When you can have multifunctional areas in your small bedroom you will want to spend more time in the space. Add a sconce to either side of the bed to make reading in bed more enjoyable and relaxing.One of the quickest ways to make your room feel small is to have furniture pieces that are too large for the space. Choose 2 or 3 mandatory pieces of furniture and scale appropriately to the room.
Think of using a armoire to hold clothes and a television to eliminate a large dresser and entertainment center. The more functions you can condense, the larger your room will feel.To help keep your bedroom clutter free, use decorative baskets in a bookshelf or wall unit to keep house small items that don’t need to be seen. Do your children leave small toys around your room? Stash them in roll out under bed storage bins that are easily accessible for them and you! Use your imagination when it comes to storage. A small bedroom could benefit from multifunction pieces. If you have room for a furniture bench at the foot of your bed, opt for one with a flip open seat that can hold magazines, and books.Having a TV in your bedroom is based on personal preference. If you decide to have a TV consider a flat screen type that can be mounted on the wall, or will take up minimal space on a dresser. For those that choose not to have a TV – a stereo can also take up considerable space.
Opt for using MP3 stereos that connect to your MP3 and eliminates large, clunky stereo units. Dark colors in an already small room can make your bedroom feel like a cave. If you like dark colors, use them in accessories like throw pillows, area rugs, and accents in drapery and bed linen. Consider using lighter colors on the walls, and ceiling to open up the space visually. Bring in natural light as much as possible to illuminate the space and your mood. If you have a fantastic piece of artwork place it above the bed and draw the eye away from the rest of the room. If you aren’t too pleased with your bed but have an antique dresser that looks great, add a colorful vase to adorn the top. Use your imagination to accentuate the positive about your room and remove emphasis from the small nature of your bedroom.A small bedroom can be a challenge but it can also feel cozy and unique once you decorate it. Use these 10 tips to make your bedroom feel larger and to make the most of the space you do have.