20 BEST BEDROOM IDEAS FOR SMALL SPACES

– Go for dual-purpose furniture

If you have a small space, dual-purpose furniture is one of the best ways to save room. A bed that also converts into a sofa is an obvious win because it saves you from having two separate pieces of furniture in your room. But there are other creative options as well: for example, if you don’t want to deal with an awkward chair or ottoman when watching TV in bed, get yourself a couch that pulls out into sleeper-sofa mode! This way, when guests come over they can sleep on the couch (not on your bed).

This isn’t just limited to sofas—you can also find beds with desks built in underneath them! This saves space and gives you somewhere neat and tidy to work while still being able to rest your head at night.

– A standard king size bed could be too big for a small bedroom. Consider a sleigh bed instead

You may have already tried this, but it bears repeating: a standard king size bed could be too big for a small bedroom. Consider a sleigh bed instead. Sleigh beds are more functional than traditional beds, less expensive and more comfortable, too and they can be made from just about any material or style you want.

– Make your closet feel bigger by using tension rods to create more hanging space

Tension rods are your best friend. They’re the ultimate space-saving tool, because they give you more hanging and storage space without taking up any physical space.

Use tension rods to create more hanging space:

• Hang clothes on tension rods instead of a closet rod. If you have the height to do so, hang your clothes over the back of your door in a way that maximizes use of available wall space (clothes will still be accessible when closed).
• Use tension rods inside closets to hang clothes vertically instead of horizontally. Vertical hanging saves valuable floor real estate!

Use tension rods to create more shelf space:

• Add shelves within existing cabinets by attaching them with brackets or screws directly into wooden walls behind where the cabinet would normally sit. This works great for kitchens and bathrooms where there’s already some wall space available for mounting shelves!

– If you have room under your bed, add storage in that space. Use a rolling cart or go with drawers. It will help keep the room clutter-free

If you have room under your bed, add storage in that space. Use a rolling cart or go with drawers. It will help keep the room clutter-free and give it more of an organized look.

– Add mirrors throughout your home. They’ll make the space feel bigger and brighter

Mirrors can be an inexpensive and easy way to add visual interest to your home. They can make a room look bigger and brighter, create the illusion of a larger space, reflect light and bounce it around, or even just provide a focal point for your decor.

Mirror placement is key! It’s best to have at least one mirror in every room—if not more! If you don’t like the look of all of them on the same wall with nothing else around them, try hanging them at different heights (sometimes known as “tall-mid-short”). This technique will make it seem as though there’s more depth in the room than there really is since each mirror reflects another part of the space behind it or above/below itself.

– Use removable wallpaper to add pattern and color without committing to it permanently. It’s also a great way to add color to an adjoining small space like an entryway or foyer

• Use removable wallpaper to add pattern and color without committing to it permanently. It’s also a great way to add color to an adjoining small space like an entryway or foyer.
• You can remove it and replace it with something else if you get tired of it, or use the pattern as an accent in another room. The possibilities are endless!

– Build up rather than out. A large scale art piece on top of the mantle breaks up the wall, so the room feels balanced

If you’re short on wall space, build up rather than out. A large scale art piece on top of the mantle breaks up the wall, so the room feels balanced. It can be a painting, a sculpture or a large scale print, or it can just be something that you love—like an old steamer trunk that was in your family for generations.

– Go vertical with storage. Adding shelving just to the bottom of the ceiling is a great way to store seasonal clothing and also display artwork

• If you really want to make the most of your space, think vertically. This is especially true if you have a loft bed or bunk beds, which can help create an illusion of added square footage.
• Shelving just beneath the ceiling will give you great storage for seasonal clothing and also allows for easy access to artwork or photographs. You could even go so far as to purchase long pieces of shelving that span two walls and use them as shelves for books and other objects.

The key with small spaces is finding ways to maximize every inch, whether by making use of vertical space or by getting creative with furniture placement and placement within the room in general.

– Don’t waste any space inside cabinets or closets! Every inch should be used wisely

When you’re trying to make the most of every inch of space in your bedroom, it’s tempting to think that you can’t waste even an inch on any unnecessary features. However, there are many ways that you can repurpose unused areas for storage and other practical purposes.

• Under-the-bed storage – If you have a bed with tall sides or drawers underneath it, use this area as extra storage. You can get boxes or bins specifically made for under-bed use and stack them on top of each other so they don’t take up too much space when not in use.
• Inside cabinets – Many cabinets have pullout baskets and hooks inside them where things like towels and washcloths are usually stored. These compartments often go unused because people don’t find them until after the fact—but there’s no reason why these spaces can’t be utilized! Reorganizing your bathroom cabinet by adding hanging hooks could open up room on shelves for items such as boxed beauty products or extra toilet paper rolls (which tend to get lost behind taller bottles).

– Floor lamps take up less space than table lamps and can still light up the entire room

You don’t have to give up the idea of having a table lamp, though. Floor lamps are great for small spaces because they take up less space than table lamps and can still light up the entire room. They’re also more versatile in terms of where you place them, which means they’re perfect if you want some free-standing lighting that isn’t too bright or glaring.

– Headboards are not always necessary, if the bed is in front of the window it might look more streamlined without one

Headboards are not always necessary, if the bed is in front of the window it might look more streamlined without one.

If you insist on having a headboard you can choose something simple and clean that doesn’t take up too much space. You could even add storage to your headboard by using cubbies or drawers.

If you like the idea of having a mirror above your bed but don’t want anything bulky or too fancy then go with a framed mirror hanging over the side of your bed! It will make your room feel bigger than it actually is!

The most important thing when decorating a small space is to use every square foot of available space effectively

When decorating a small space, the most important thing to remember is to use every inch of available space effectively. Don’t just set up your furniture in your room and call it a day—think vertically!

• Use every inch of available space. If you have an entire wall that’s not used for anything else, consider putting up a shelf or two (or three). Shelves can be as simple as a wooden plank hung on brackets or something more elaborate like an entire built-in bookcase made out of plywood.
• Mix and match furniture pieces that are all different styles or colors if you want something more interesting than an all black or white theme. If your favorite chair is too large for the room, try placing it against the wall instead of in front of the window so that it doesn’t take up much floor space but still makes an impact visually when sitting down on it.*

Conclusion

That’s a wrap! I hope you found the 20 best bedroom ideas for small spaces helpful and that it has inspired you to go out there and create a new space for yourself. If you want more ideas about how to decorate your apartment on the cheap, check out my other blog post on “7 Tips For Decorating Your First Apartment”. And now I leave you with this beautiful quote from Rumi:

Takeaway: You have everything within yourself that is needed to make your life complete.