When you’re limited on space in your bedroom, it’s important to maximise every inch of the room that you can and that comes with a bit of trickery and knowledge of how to make the space functional.
A bedroom that’s on the smaller side can become a bit of a challenge to take on. However, when you know exactly what you need to make it feel bigger and more inviting, the difference it can make to a small bedroom is noticeable.
Here’s everything that you need to know when you’re looking to transform a small bedroom into something that feels and looks bigger.
Make use of storage furniture
Storage furniture is going to be your best friend when it comes to dealing with a space that’s on the smaller side. The more storage furniture you can buy for your bedroom, the better. With storage furniture, it’s multifunctional so it’s not just for the intended purpose, like a bed or chair for example.
With the hidden storage element, you can put away more of the clutter so it’s not feeling as cramped. You don’t need any additional furniture because the furniture that doubles up as multifunctional will provide all that extra space you need without taking up any more physical space.
Storage furniture is highly popular and certainly worthwhile when it comes to making use of limited room, so make sure to invest in it for your bedroom. Daybeds are a great option of choice when it comes to picking out a bed for the space too as it can be a smaller option that often comes with storage too.
Create an illusion of space with mirrors
Creating an illusion is a great way to trick the eye into thinking that the room is bigger than it actually is. This is great to help feel more comfortable in a room even if the size of the room hasn’t changed physically.
Mirrors are a great way to create an illusion of more space and the bigger the mirror is, the better. Ideally, if you can have a floor-to-ceiling mirror, this will create the desired illusion. However, you can also have ¾ sized mirrors that create that same effect.
Adding mirrors to the space can be a great way to trick your eye and help with the difficulty of making it feel more spacious.
Be sparing with the amount of furniture you buy
When it comes to buying furniture, remember the amount of space you have available to you. If you’re buying too much furniture then the room is going to feel too small very quickly. Therefore it’s good to be sparing when picking out your furniture.
Look for furniture that’s going to be functional and flexible within the space. Consider how much furniture you have in the room currently and whether there’s a demand for any more. If there is, weigh up the pros and cons to ensure that it’s something that is right for the space.
Minimalism is important when it comes to a small room and the fewer items of furniture you have, the more spacious it’s going to feel.
Use bright paint and colours for decor
Bright paint and colours used within your decor are going to make a big difference to how the space looks and feels. While bold paint or wallpaper might not be to everyone’s tastes, it’s often better than going for something dark in tone and colour.
Darker colours are going to make the space feel smaller,which isn’t what you want when decorating an already small room. Look at lighter options so that you can avoid making the space feel any more cramped than it might already be.
Take advantage of the natural light available
Finally, be sure to make use of any natural light that you have available when it comes to decorating your bedroom. The natural light your room gets is a great benefit to making the space feel bigger.
Don’t block out any natural light and instead make sure to add it in even if your room doesn’t have many windows. There are plenty of artificial lighting options nowadays that can look and feel exactly like natural lighting.
Utilising a bedroom that’s smaller is still something that can be decorated correctly. It’s all about making use of the right furniture, choosing the right colour palettes, and tricking the eye where possible. Make sure to use all of the tips above for your small bedroom this year.