Small bedroom ideas: 10 ways to maximise your space
Our favourite space saving bedroom ideas
Tired of feeling like you’re living in a shoebox? These small room ideas will help maximise your bedroom space (and minimise your headaches). We’ve got plenty of advice on choosing storage for your small bedroom, as well as ideas for decorating your room to make it appear bigger. From being strategic with where you place your mirrors, to choosing paint with a silky finish – there are endless tips and tricks that will make your small room feel more spacious.
Ready to breathe some life back into your cramped bedroom? Carry on reading for all the small bedroom design inspiration you’ll ever need.
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Small bedroom storage ideas
In a small bedroom, every inch counts, so let’s spark some creativity with these ideas for bedroom storage...
Storage solutions for small bedrooms
- Make use of the space under your bed by investing in some under bed storage boxes. Use them to store seasonal clothes, spare bedding, and any other bits and bobs you’ve got lying around.
- If you’ve got a high ceiling, make the most of it by fitting some high shelves for books and accessories.
- When choosing a wardrobe for your small bedroom, look out for a slim or narrow wardrobe – it will take up less floor space. Maximise the space in your wardrobe with slim clothes hangers and some hanging organisers for socks, scarves, and other small clothing items.
- Pick bedroom storage which serves multiple functions. You could use a storage ottoman as a footrest, coffee table, and a place to store extra blankets. Or a daybed could serve as a sofa during the day, and a place to sleep at night.
- Got a corner that’s going to waste? Install a corner shelf unit for even more storage space.
- Install hooks on your walls. Hooks are great for hanging items such as coats, handbags, or hats without taking up valuable wardrobe or drawer space.
Small bedroom decorating ideas
Your bedroom may be small, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be stylish. Pick a neutral colour scheme to make your room feel bigger and brighter. You could also choose paint with a silk finish, after drying it will have a reflective surface which will help bounce light around the room.
Don’t shy away from bold colours and patterns, in fact, they’ll make your room feel more vibrant and dynamic. Use bold wall art, accessories, and soft furnishings to bring your small bedroom décor to life. Try not to overcrowd your room with too many decorations. You want to get the balance just right so that it looks decorated, but not cluttered.
Create the illusion of space with mirrors
Mirrors bounce light around a room, so they can help make your small bedroom appear much bigger than it is. Be strategic with how you place your mirrors, you could hang different shape and size mirrors to create a unique feature wall. If you can, hang mirrors opposite a window, this will reflect as much natural daylight into the room as possible.
Think about your furniture too, you could choose a wardrobe with mirrored doors, or a mirrored chest of drawers. If you’ve got a desk and chair that you use as a study area, it could also double up as a dressing table – just hang a small mirror on the wall or pop a freestanding one on your desk. If you want to hang a full length mirror but don’t have spare wall space, hang one behind your door.
Be creative with bedroom lighting
The first rule of small bedroom lighting is to maximise natural daylight. We suggest ditching heavy curtains in favour of blinds or voiles. When the sun goes down, artificial lighting can make a huge difference in a small bedroom.
Think about layering your lighting. Instead of relying on a single bedroom ceiling light, use a combination of table lamps, wall sconces, and other decorative lighting. Why not hang up a string of fairy lights above your bed, or add a stylish small bedside lamp to your nightstand? Play with different shades and lightbulbs to create a warm and inviting atmosphere. Browse our range of indoor lighting and bring some cosiness to your small bedroom.
Embrace minimalism
When it comes to designing your small bedroom, keep things simple. Try to avoid cluttering the space with too many decorations or furniture pieces. Instead, choose a few key pieces that are both functional as well as pleasing to the eye. Everything in your bedroom should serve a purpose, and if it doesn’t, move it elsewhere in the home or donate it to charity.
By embracing minimalism in your bedroom design, you’ll transform your small space into a calm and inviting oasis. A tidy bedroom is the key to a restful night’s sleep.
