Small bedrooms can be a challenge when it comes to space, but there are plenty of ways to make a pokey bedroom feel larger than it is. In this guide, we’re going to go over 15 of the best small bedroom ideas to maximise space.
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SMALL BEDROOM IDEAS: OUR TOP TIPS
1. FITTED WARDROBES
Top on our list of small bedroom ideas is fitted wardrobes. These units are built into your space, giving you seamless, made-to-measure storage. They can be adapted to fit around awkward features such as chimney breasts, sloping ceilings, alcoves and more. Compared to off-the-shelf furniture, fitted wardrobes help you reclaim space that would otherwise be wasted, which is invaluable in smaller rooms.
2. MULTI-USE FURNITURE
Choosing multi-use furniture can reduce the number of large items you need in your bedroom. For example, if your room is a guest room, you could choose a sofa bed rather than a fixed bed, so you can fold it away when it’s not in use. Alternatively, beds or seating with built in storage can help keep clutter to a minimum.
3. WALL SHELVING
When you’re short on floorspace, elevating your storage can make a real difference. Installing shelving, and in particular floating shelving, gives you raised storage for items like books, ornaments or media. Floating shelving has the added benefit of having no protruding brackets, giving a cleaner look.
4. COMPACT WALK-IN WARDROBES
If you have an awkward space or a small room that’s unused, installing a compact walk-in wardrobe can help you free up space in your bedroom. Walk-in wardrobes gather all your clothes storage into one customisable space, meaning no more freestanding or awkward off-the-shelf wardrobes.
5. ADD MIRRORS
An age-old interior design tactic for making a small space feel larger is mirrors. They reflect light, creating a sense of airiness, and if used creatively, can even trick the eye into thinking your bedroom is larger than it is. Mirrors on opposing sides of a room are a good method.
6. WALL-MOUNTED DESKS
Wall-mounted desks give you a comfortable home workspace while reducing the amount of floorspace occupied, both practically and visually. By removing the need for legs or a stand, they keep the room feeling more open and less busy, maintaining a sense of space.
7. STICK TO NEUTRAL COLOURS
Another of our favourite small bedroom ideas is neutral colours. A neutral colour palette can really add a sense of light and airiness to a room, helping gently diffuse and spread light creating a bright, clean atmosphere.
8. INTEGRATED MEDIA UNITS
TVs, sound systems, games consoles and all the assorted remotes, controllers and physical media can really make a room feel cluttered and cramped if they’re not kept tidy. An integrated media unit is the perfect way to create extra storage with dedicated space for all your technology and media.
9. SLIDING DOOR WARDROBES
Sliding door wardrobes are a game-changer in small bedrooms. Because they don’t need to open outwards, they’re perfect when space is at a premium. Sliding doors also often don’t need handles or hardware of any kind, giving a very sleek, clean aesthetic.
10. OVERBED STORAGE
A key tip for making a small bedroom feel larger is to turn unused space into storage wherever you can. The area over your bed is a prime example. In most bedrooms, this is simply empty wallspace, but it can easily be transformed into customisable overbed storage.
11. SMART LIGHTING
Light is your best friend when it comes to making a small bedroom feel spacious. During the day, you want to maximise natural light. But after dark, the use of smart lighting is key. Separate, layered lighting sources can add depth and character to a room, making it seem larger and more comfortable.
12. SLIMLINE BEDSIDE TABLES
Bedside tables can be an unexpected space sink, occupying a few square feet of floorspace. When you consider it, all you need your bedside tables to do is hold a few small items, so shrinking them down and opting for slimline versions can be an easy way to save space that could be better used for other things.
13. STORAGE BENCH SEATING
This one’s a win-win: storage bench seating. Firstly, bench seating itself is a space-efficient alternative to freestanding furniture. It sits flush against the wall, leaving the rest of the room free and usable. Secondly, by adding storage underneath your seating, you create space to hide clutter or essentials like bedding.
14. VERTICAL STORAGE
Reclaiming floorspace in a small bedroom means thinking differently. With vertical storage, you can turn otherwise empty headroom into compact storage, keeping your space tidy and tucking items away behind a closed door.
15. BUILT-IN NOOKS
Our final small bedroom idea is to make use of awkward nooks. Unusual or cumbersome features like chimney breasts or alcoves in your walls can be turned into attractive, practical storage with a made-to-measure wardrobe or storage solution.
HOW TO ORGANISE A SMALL BEDROOM
The best way to organise a small bedroom will depend on the specific layout of your room as well as how you use it. You should start by assessing what space you have. This includes any vertical or hidden spaces that could be capitalised on. Wall mounted or built in furniture and storage can help you make the most of a smaller room, so prioritise these over free-standing or off-the shelf options.
Don’t forget that a lot of what makes a room seem bigger is the way it looks. Keep surfaces clutter-free and try to make every item as functional as possible, so no space is wasted.
BEDROOM FURNITURE AT ONLINE BEDROOMS
At Online Bedrooms, we can help you make the most of your small bedroom ideas. We offer a wide range of high-quality, made-to-measure storage including built-in and walk-in wardrobes as well as tailored solutions for awkward spaces.
All our wardrobes are crafted by hand by our expert team right here in the UK using high-grade materials and a wealth of experience. We offer a huge selection of colour and style options, allowing you to completely customise your wardrobe.
To get started, and make your small bedroom feel like a palace, get in touch with our design team for a consultation by calling 0115 647 7062 or filling out our contact form.
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Walk in Wardrobe Ideas that Maximise Space and Style