How To Create More Space In A Small Bedroom – 11 Clever Tips *

AD | Designing and furnishing your bedroom can become a real challenge if you have a smaller room. Not only do you have to fit your bed and other furniture in, but you need to find space for cabinets, shelves, drawers, and anything else you want in your room too. So, how can you create more space in a small bedroom? Here are 11 clever tips and tricks to help you maximise your space without compromising style.

How to Create More Space in a Small Bedroom

Opt for Smaller Furniture

One of the first things you can do is opt for smaller furniture. The big advantage of this is you won’t have to sacrifice so much on your bed size or type; instead, you can compromise on the size of your bedside tables, for example.

Choose a Bed with Storage Space

Another thing you can do is to opt for a bed that’s raised a little higher off the ground or has built-in storage. A raised bed allows you to pack storage tubs underneath, which means you can keep linen, blankets, and out-of-season clothes nearby without taking up additional floor space. A bed with built-in storage, combined with a chest of drawers, can also do the job, as many of them have deep and wide storage areas that allow you to pack away clothes, shoes, etc.

Be Clever with the Bed Position

If you have a larger bed, where you place it can also have a huge impact on how much space you have to work with. Placing it in the middle of the room will give you access to either side but that limits the available room space. Placing it against the wall/in the corner on the other hand may limit access to one side of the bed but will open up much more floor space.

Multifunctional Furniture

Multifunctional and multipurpose furniture is another brilliant option if you’re looking to save space. A chest of drawers that doubles as a bedside table is a great way of only using half the space.

Hang, Don’t Fold Your Clothes

If you’re really limited on space, there may not be room for a wardrobe or chest of drawers. Hanging your clothes on a rail can save a ton of space compared to a chest of drawers, and hanging your clothes becomes an even easier option if you already have a built-in closet. Clothing rails are also inexpensive, and if you need extra space, you can easily drill a couple of holes and place one rail above a second one. Or go for a free standing option for a quick way to create more space in a small bedroom.

Minimalism

While you want your bedroom to feel cosy, when it comes to decorations and extras, it’s better to choose quality over quantity. Having shelves makes it easier, but it’s a good idea to think carefully about what you want. Think Scandi style and instead of a sculpture, opt for a painting; instead of multiple small lamps, have one bigger one next to your bed.

Tall & Slim

Another good tip is to pick furniture pieces that are tall and slim instead of wide and bulky. For example, a chest of drawers with six high, narrow shelves is far more space efficient than one that’s two or three shelves high and two shelves wide.

You can also go down the DIY route of refurbishing other types of items. A school locker, for example, can be painted and adapted and can act as a brilliant space-saving mini closet or storage area.

Shelving

A very smart way to add plenty of storage space to a small room is to add shelving. Relatively shallow floating shelves can be used for clothing, books, houseplants, decorations, a lamp, or almost anything else you may want in your room. Floating shelves are also very easy to install and remove, meaning you can do it yourself in a few hours and place them wherever you choose.

Mirrors

Mirrors are another popular way of creating the illusion of space. Depending on the layout of your room, placing a mirror on the opposite wall to a window will create more natural light, and has the added benefit of almost feeling like a window itself.

Wall Lighting

Another very simple trick is to place lighting on the wall instead of having a lamp. There are many different types of wall-mounted lamps, with some being a simple bulb, while others are on an arm you can move to your desired position. While you may need an expert to install them, swapping out bedside lights on a side chest or table for wall-mounted versions can free up a lot of floor space.

Use the Foot of Your Bed

Finally, don’t ignore the benefits of having any extra room at the foot of your bed. You can place a trunk, chest of drawers or a storage box that doubles as a place to sit. Once again, multifunctional furniture is a game-changer.

Have you ever had to try and create more space in a small bedroom? How did you manage it? Did you use any of these clever tips to help you?

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