6 Decorating Tricks to Enhance a Small Bedroom

Even if you have limited square footage to work with, a small bedroom doesn’t have to feel cramped and cluttered. When you furnish and decorate with these innovative space-saving ideas, you can easily transform a pint-sized room into a primary bedroom fit for a king:

Light it Up

Good lighting is important in any design, especially when you’re decorating small spaces. Natural light, for instance, can help make a room feel airy and spacious, so keep your window treatments sleek and minimal in order to maximize the amount of light coming in through the windows during the day. For the best effect after the sun sets, interior designer Jennifer Wallenstein suggests replacing one large overhead light with accent lighting scattered throughout the room. According to Wallenstein, “This will draw your eye around the room, creating depth and shadow, whereas one bright light source will bathe the space in a uniform glow.”

Maximize Your Storage Space

Maximizing storage is a great way to keep your bedroom neat and organized. Small bedrooms often lack space, leading to clutter that can feel overwhelming. One solution is installing storage shelves in the headboard. These shelves allow you to store reading materials and everyday items within reach. With a balanced design, the headboard with shelving can also serve as a stylish statement piece, making the room feel cozy and organized.

Another option is to add built-in shelving around the bed, which can double as a nightstand with extra storage underneath. To save more space, consider installing reading lamps into the shelves to free up surface space. Clip-on reading lights are a great option and can be attached to the headboard or shelves. For even more storage, upgrade to a bed frame with built-in drawers for extra space for bedding, clothing, and books.

Monochromatic Neutrals for the Walls and Ceilings

Celebrity designer Max Humphrey recommends painting the walls in monochromatic colors to make your room feel bigger: “When the walls and ceilings are painted in the same color, the room goes from feeling like a closed-in shoe box to a bright and open space.” His favorite choice for wall and ceiling colors are soft neutrals and light colors such as cool gray. For an eye-catching contrast, you can also add color and depth to your bedroom by mixing up the neutral palette with textured pillows and throws in bright accent shades.

Get Organized

When making a small bedroom look bigger, clutter is not your friend. Start by taking inventory of your things, including items you don’t need or that are in the wrong place. You can make the most of your storage space when drawers and shelves are neat and organized. A simple way to do this is by storing similar items together.

Marie Kondo’s organizing philosophy, from the show “Tidying Up,” suggests clearing clutter to optimize space. Too many small items can make your bedroom feel cramped. Interior designer Emily Henderson recommends choosing large-scale accessories, but fewer of them, for a balanced effect in small spaces.

Floor-to-Ceiling Drapes

Interior designer Abbe Fenimore likes to use simple white drapes that draw the eyes upward: “Always hang drapery panels as high and wide as possible to give the illusion of higher ceilings and a larger window.” She advises using drapery panels that extend at least 10 inches on each side of the window. The home decor editors at The Spruce also recommend hanging curtains from the ceiling and not the top of the window frame, which will create the illusion of height and depth.

Murphy Bed

If your bedroom is especially tiny, get the most out of your limited floor space by investing in a Murphy’s bed. During the day, you can optimize the little floor space you have by tucking your mattress away, which will instantly transform the space from a bedroom into a daytime study or office. In the evening, the room can quickly change back into a cozy and comfortable bedroom when you pull out the bed from its storage space within the wall.

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