Tips to Decorate a Small Bedroom

Decorating a small bedroom can be challenging and almost frustrating.

It is like having a big creative idea with just a miniature canvas to work with.  

However, you do not have to despair. You can transform your small bedroom into an inviting sanctuary with the right design techniques and tips. 

This article will share how to use practical storage solutions, clever interior design schemes, and smart use of furniture to turn your bedroom into a beautiful and cozy place you love. Let’s find out!

Choose Your Window Treatments Wisely

If your bedroom has a low ceiling, you can make it look higher by mounting custom drapes from floor to ceiling.

This draws the eyes upwards giving an illusion of a higher ceiling, lending a healthy boost to the size of the room. 

If, however, your room is small and so are the windows, opt for custom roman shades instead of curtains because roman shades take less space.

They are also a cleaner and more minimalist option.

Remember light brings brightness to a room and makes it look bigger. When choosing your window treatments, go light and minimalistic.

Allow natural light to filter in to maintain an airy look and less fussy bedroom space.

Make the Best of the Available Space

Oftentimes, we underrate the capacity of a small room.

All you need is the right combination of furnishing and a slight tweaking to have a stunning bedroom.

For a start, go for multi-functional and practical furniture.

For example, you can invest in beds with built-in storage units at bottom or a sofa that doubles as a bed.

Also, consider maximizing your wall space instead of the floor space. Invest in built-in shelves and floating cabinets to free up the space on the floor. 

Consider a Disappearing Bed

So, what if you can create magic in your bedroom? You can do that with your bed.

When shopping for a new bed, consider buying a piece that you can make appear when you need it and disappear when you do not.

Murphy beds are a great choice to consider. You can convert a Murphy bed to a couch or study during the day and comfy sleeping space at night. 

Create an Illusion of Space

After maximizing your space, the next thing is to create an illusion of a bigger space. With the right décor, you can achieve this flawlessly.

Consider using transparent materials, such as Lucite and glass.

The glass allows light to pass through and for eyes to see through, giving an illusion of space.

Let your floating shelves and stools come in transparent materials.

If you are using patterns, use them sparingly. Similarly, instead of using heavy drapes, go for options like sheer relaxed roman shades that allow more light to filter in and encourage the eye to travel further out.

Use Mirrors to Your Advantage

Mirrors create an illusion of space. Adding mirrors to trick the eyes is a classic tip that always works.

Use a floor-to-ceiling mirror to double your space visually. Apart from being stylish, mirrors reflect light making the room feel bigger and brighter.  

Leverage the Architectural Design of Your Bedroom

Are there irregular depths on your windows? Does your wall or ceiling have an awkward alcove?

What looks like a misfit can be transformed into something unique.

For instance, you can install a custom-made built-in shelf or cupboard in an awkward space in your room.

You can also have a bookshelf built into an open space that nothing else will go into.

The idea is to make the best of any small space and transform it into something unique. This gives you more storage space and prevents clutter. 

White Is a Solid Choice

Giving your bedroom wall and ceilings a white coat throws more light into your room and opens it up.

While you may worry that white will make your bedroom look stark, you can add patterns and colors in a controlled way in other parts of the room. 

If you have lots of contrasting colors in your bedroom, it will feel cluttered. Skip high-contrast patterns and go with small-scaled patterns as a complementary color palette. 

Consider adding cottage garden floral to the white background to bring life to the room.

You can also use colorful fabrics with bold colored and patterned bedspread with cushions as a contrast to the walls.

Wrapping Up

There you have the best tips you can use to decorate your small bedroom.

You have no reason to complain about not having enough space to let your creativity out.

You have everything you need already. Pull out your sketchbook and create something unique to create your dream bedroom.