For many residents of the metropolis, every day is scheduled down to the minute: meetings, negotiations, solving work problems and everyday issues. Living at this pace, it is important to find time for proper rest and quality sleep. Otherwise, you won’t notice how you will drive yourself into a stressful state and deep depression.
In this material, we will share with you small bedroom design ideas, help you choose your style and ideal color scheme, functional furniture and stylish decorative elements.
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Decorate your room wisely
To make your bedroom feel less small, you have more approaches at your disposal than you think. Add some of these options:
- Mirrors - to expand the space and create the illusion of a larger room. Place mirrors on the wall, especially opposite windows.
- Paint Color – Light colors can help make a small bedroom look larger. Choose shades of white or light pastel colors for the walls, floors and ceilings.
- Color scheme – Another way to create the impression of a large room is by choosing a monochromatic color scheme. Using different tones of the same color throughout the room and its elements helps them blend better and tricks the eye into believing there is more space.
- Clear away the clutter – reduce the amount of furniture and decorative items to make your space look less cluttered and more spacious, and be careful with your choice of wall art. Stay away from bright or oversized items, as well as a lot of small items. Instead, try to limit yourself to one or two medium-sized items.
- Downsize Furniture – In addition to reducing the amount of furniture in the room, downsize. Choose a smaller loveseat instead of a full-size sofa.
Color solutions for a small bedroom
The main rule for a small bedroom is to use the lightest colors, light textures and glossy surfaces.
Ideas for color schemes:
Maximum use of white. In order not to create a hospital feeling, it is worth playing with different techniques:
- Fabric wallpaper or matte wall covering
- Carpets with silk pile of different lengths
- Glossy stretch ceilings
- Window decoration with transparent tulle
- Using furniture made of light, untreated wood
The most suitable colors for the bedroom: white, pink, beige and cream.
Bright colors should be avoided, as they deprive you of the feeling of peace and prevent you from relaxing. Cool colors create a feeling of formality and severity.
Seven decor ideas
You'll be surprised how a few coats of paint or new cabinets can change the look of your bedroom. All you have to do is implement a few of these simple decor ideas for small bedrooms.
Ditch lamps in favor of wall sconces. You can ditch the bedside lamps in favor of a pair of wall sconces. This is an ideal solution for dimly lit rooms that simply don't have room for a bedside table.
Create a box effect with one feature wall. You might think that a small space should be kept as simple as possible to make the area appear larger, but this is not always the case. “Decorative wall” in the design of a small bedroom of 9 sq. m., can create a boutique “jewel box” feel that adds interest without taking up unnecessary space. Consider painting (or even applying patterned wallpaper) to the smallest wall or nook.
Lucite and transparent furniture add depth without being too loud. Lucite is commonly used to make jewelry or displays, but did you know that you can get all types of lucite furniture? You can place a clear lucite table above the radiator, turning an 'unusable' space into something very practical. The best thing is that Lucite will not attract your attention or clutter up a small space. It is pleasing to the eye and maintains a sense of order and elegance.
Dark colors can add depth. Conventional wisdom says that you should paint small spaces with light colors to make them appear larger, but dark colors can actually have the same effect. Decorating your space in dark colors can give the impression of an open and expansive landscape. Pair dark walls with lighter bedding and accessories. However, this decorating strategy only works if your bedroom has plenty of natural light. Otherwise, dark walls can cover everything up and make it even more miserable.
Remember scale. You should either choose one big highlight (usually an oversized bed and leave everything else smaller) or downsize everything across the board. Playing with scale helps trick the eye and makes the entire room appear much larger than it actually is.
Use mirrors to your advantage. Mirrors are a proven way to instantly make any space appear much larger than it actually is. Because they reflect light and space, thereby captivating the eye. Choose mirrors with interesting architecture instead of artwork and lean a large mirror against the wall as a unique feature. Hang a horizontal mirror above your bed instead of a headboard and you'll instantly double your space.
Place the bed under the window. Most people don't want to place their bed under a window, but this can be a great way to maximize space in a small bedroom. In a sense, your window can become your headboard, acting as an object of visual interest. You may even find yourself growing to enjoy the gentle breeze and morning light that filters in to start your day!
Choosing the overall color of the bedroom interior
An equally important issue for decorating a small bedroom is the correct color palette. A win-win option would be a room in white, as visually it will immediately become more spacious. In addition, white color relaxes. If desired, you can use colored lighting to diversify the style.
However, there are other options that are quite good in their execution:
Blue tones are preferred by active people. Blue color restores strength and gives vigor. Use of accents – if you use only white, your bedroom will look like a hospital ward. Therefore, professionals recommend a combination of colors, ideally three shades. These are decorative elements, textiles and furniture, which may be different in color from the walls of the room.
Pastel or neutral colors are also suitable for the room where we sleep and relax, as they have a calming effect. As a bright element, you can choose a more saturated color of the wood of the bed.
Black and white design - if you choose it, then this is a bold step, since you need to know how to place accents correctly. In this case, the top and bottom are clearly demarcated. For the rest of the decor, shades of gray, metallic or other cool colors are used. They are distributed evenly throughout the bedroom.
IMPORTANT! Remember that when choosing a light color scheme, the room will become more spacious and airy. Dark and bright shades can only be in the form of separate inserts and used in limited quantities.
If we talk about the ceiling, then light shades are also selected for it to match the overall interior of the room. Stretch ceilings made of glossy PVC material, which partially reflects the floor surface, are also relevant. Or you can use matte and satin options, which promote peace and relaxation.
Bedroom lighting
If you have a small bedroom, you should carefully plan your lighting scheme. The right lighting can make your room look bigger and brighter.
- Assess the amount of light
First of all, pay attention to the amount of light your lighting sources emit. Don't use too bright a light. After all, you are going to relax in the room and not work or do anything important. However, a room that is too dim is also not the best solution, since the lack of light negatively affects a person’s mood. As you can see, balance is important in this situation.
- Install a dimmer
The dimmer is a great and very useful feature, especially for the bedroom. This device allows you to switch the brightness of the lighting fixture. By installing a dimmer in your bedroom, you can vary the intensity of the lighting, which obviously serves both practical and aesthetic purposes. Dimmers can be mechanical or digital, and if you install smart bulbs, you can control the brightness and color of the lights from your mobile device. So whether you need bright light or intimate twilight, you won't have to go into another room or even get out of bed.
- Multiple layers of lighting
We definitely recommend creating a layered lighting scheme in any room, especially the bedroom. You do this by installing different light sources that serve different purposes and emit light of different brightness and direction. A properly designed lighting scheme should not be limited to a single chandelier or a set of recessed ceiling lights. Along with general overhead lighting, you'll need task and accent lights.
Task lighting in the bedroom is mainly used for reading. Choose table lamps or sconces for this purpose.
Accent lighting is good at highlighting the unique features of a room or its decor, such as a niche, or a picture on the wall, or even a beautiful potted plant.
A chandelier, pendant lights, recessed lights or track lights can be the source of general overhead lighting in your bedroom.
- Use localized average lighting
Localized light can be a great source of ambient light in a bedroom. It is usually sufficient to have two reading lamps or sconces on each side of the bed and no more than one or two additional lamps to provide background lighting in the room. More lamps in a small bedroom will look excessive and also provide too much light. If you have a chair in your bedroom, place a reading lamp next to or above it. Combined with sconces on the sides of the bed or table lamps on the bedside tables, it will create enough diffused light for a small bedroom.
- Use lighting above the bed
This lighting solution is especially suitable for small bedrooms. Placed directly above the bed, the light provides plenty of light for reading and looks great at the same time. This lighting solution gives the impression that the theme of this room was designed by a professional designer.
We determine places to store necessary things
The hardest thing in a small bedroom is to find storage space. Oddly enough, the dressing room may be the solution. If the room is small but rectangular, then in the depths, opposite the window, you can select a small area with a dressing system. In a square room or a minimal area, you should opt for a built-in wardrobe. In any case, it is more spacious than a free-standing one. They even build a special niche for him.
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To avoid a massive linen chest of drawers, you can choose bedside tables that are slightly larger than usual. Another idea for the interior of a small bedroom is two narrow wardrobes with a mezzanine on both sides of the bed, so that each couple has their own storage system. Bed linen and rarely used items can be stored on the upper shelves.
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Furniture for a small bedroom
Small bedrooms with large furniture can feel cozy or cramped. Arranging your bedroom furniture will be much easier if you can visualize the placement patterns in your mind before physically moving the pieces of furniture. However, you may have more or less space than you expect, and the ideal bed location will be anything but ideal. Reduce the time spent on trial and error by keeping some basic points in mind: the largest parts should be in the background; consider safe and practical placement; and utilize vertical bedroom space whenever possible.
- Measure the length and width of the bed and other large bedroom furniture.
Use a pen or pencil to write these numbers down in your notebook, you will need them for reference. Measure the length and width of the room to know exactly how much space you have to place furniture. Lamps and alarm clocks should be placed on suitable furniture (chests of drawers or tables) near sockets.
- Place the bed close to the wall on the opposite side of the doorway.
The bed is the bedroom item that takes up the most space. Once you know where the bed will go, it will be easier to place other furniture. Lie down on the bed as if you were sleeping. If you are satisfied with the angle of the bed, the location, leave it there. There should be enough space next to your bed so that you can easily get up in the morning (or in the middle of the night) without bumping into things.
- Place the next largest piece of furniture in the room, which will probably be a chest of drawers.
Leave enough space between the dresser and other items to allow access to all drawers. Likewise, if you install a desk in the room, leave room for a desk chair.
- Place smaller items in the room last, such as nightstands and wall decor.
These small items are easier to manipulate to fit than large ones. You can also remove a few small items.
- Leave the room and come back.
Imagine that you are walking towards pieces of furniture: for example, you are getting ready to sleep or taking something from a chest of drawers. If you have to work to avoid bumping into table corners or other pieces of furniture, you may need to arrange the room a little differently.
Wallpaper for a small bedroom
In this case, it is imperative that the wallpaper does not have various patterns or ornaments, as well as designs. At the same time, the presence of dark tones is completely unacceptable.
However, the main colors that suit this style are calm tones of light shades.
Room layout
Despite the obvious storage issue, you don't need too much extra space here. However, freedom of movement and a sense of serenity are important, so let's look at ways to create a truly small bedroom.
Try symmetry
This layout applies well to the design of a small bedroom for two adults. The bed is positioned centrally under a large window, with a nightstand on each side, just enough space to open the closet on the opposite wall. Since the closet does not have a hinged door, you will be able to squeeze the dresser between them.
In most cases, we all want symmetrical bedrooms with easy access to both sides of the bed, if only for easy changing of sheets. This symmetry will also make the bedroom feel more spacious. To make this possible, downsize your nightstand and consider height rather than width for storage.
One bedside table
This option still has two-way access to the bed, but has an overall less symmetrical feel. A matching bedside table and chest of drawers will make this feel more thoughtful, and it has the added bonus of ample space for standard wardrobe doors.
Get rid of the nightstands
Sometimes there is only one viable wall that can be used and it is too short for bedside tables. Here they are replaced by a top shelf (install wall lights underneath it), and the chest of drawers and wardrobe are hidden in the corners of the room.
Layout with wardrobe
An option for those who are lucky enough to have a separate closet, but have little space in the bedroom. Here the bed is tucked into a corner under the window, using the window sill as a bedside table. Next to it there is just enough space for a couple of chests of drawers and a sconce as a bedside lamp.
Each element has its own function
We've all seen the "coat hanger as a headboard" idea, but it's not very practical. In this small bedroom layout, the bed is pressed against 3 walls and a coat rack suspended at a high height sits above a pair of dressers. The only thing this layout "gives up" is the surface area above said cabinets, and that's a good trade-off.
Adviсe
- Use light-colored throws, throws, and artwork to decorate the room; it will give the space a more spacious feel than if you used dark colors.
- Hang a mirror on at least one wall, this will create the illusion that the room is much larger.
- Use vertical space. Buy tall bookshelves, for example, that can hold up to two shorter bookshelves and take up much less space.
- Install a wall-mounted table.
Many people live in shared houses and therefore spend a lot of time in their bedrooms. If you're a student, you'll be doing a lot of studying in your bedroom, and having a full-size desk isn't always an option. This is why wall-mounted (or floating) desks are so ideal. You can install them in unused corners and even flip them over and put them away when not in use.
Glass coffee tables or side tables preserve the function of these pieces and create the appearance of more space.
With a few design tips and inexpensive fixes, you can transform your small bedroom into a functional and calming space. There are many simple things you can do to make your small bedroom feel more spacious and comfortable. Even if you're on a small budget, small changes in design and decor can make a huge difference.
Fashionable bed linen for the bedroom
One of the easiest ways to give your rooms a modern feel is to choose bedding sets that feature rich, colorful textures and attractive fabrics. Bed linens in shades like pink, white, beige, grey, green and yellow are some of the most popular options, as well as striped and circular patterns that add a lot of appeal to the bedroom.
While stripes and circles are very popular this season, rooms can also be jazzed up with florals, geometrics, ethnic patterns, tree branches and leaves. Also stand out are the sponge padding, numerous pillows and pillows, and throws of different textures, as this season plays a lot on the contrast of styles, textures and colors.
Those who prefer to decorate their rooms with a more subdued design instead can opt for plain duvet covers.
Sage green is becoming an increasingly popular color for bedroom bedding this year. Try pairing sage green bedding with other soft colors such as pale yellow, cream or pastel pink. The color is also suitable for other textiles in the bedroom, such as pillows and upholstered furniture.
If you like more colorful bedding, try ethnic patterns. The combination of Indian, Arabic, African and Asian elements in textiles is currently in fashion and fits perfectly with the trend towards brighter, neutrally furnished rooms.
Photos of small bedroom design options
Decoration of walls, floors and ceilings
There are no special restrictions or limits when choosing materials, so you should proceed from what is best suited in a given situation. The main thing is to use safe ones that will create an optimal microclimate in the room. A few recommendations:
- For the floor, natural wood or laminate that imitates the texture of natural materials is best suited. The carpet breaks up the space; carpet over the entire area is also irrelevant. To make the room as comfortable as possible, if possible, it is worth installing a heated floor system in the bedroom.
- Walls are most often made monochromatic. This is a win-win solution for a small bedroom. You can put up wallpaper. It is best if they have a small geometric pattern. Or one of the walls is covered with photo wallpaper to create perspective and visually expand the space. If imitation brickwork is used on the surface, it is better to make it white.
- For the ceiling, a win-win solution would be a stretched glossy or satin fabric. In this case, you can make a box of plasterboard around the perimeter with built-in lighting to give the structure an airiness. You can simply paint the surface if it is perfectly flat. The easiest way is to paint it white.
By the way!
You can order a stretch ceiling with the effect of a starry sky or a shimmering surface that fills the space with soft light.
Style Selection: Classic
Refined, noble and elegant interior in light pastel shades. A small amount of stucco molding, gold patterns, different furniture and a soft headboard will make a small bedroom look like a royal chamber.
Bedroom in a classic style Source dizainexpert.ru
Modern
The room is decorated in light colors, contains clear geometric lines and does not accept an abundance of decor. Metal and glass surfaces can be added to reflect light. A small number of paintings, flowers and decorative figures are acceptable.
Bedroom in a modern style Source pinterest.ru
Minimalism
Strict interior in restrained colors. In such a bedroom there is no place for decorations; all the details of the room and furniture are made in simple geometric shapes. This is a room for rational and business people.
Bedroom in minimalist style Source dekormyhome.ru
Scandinavian
This style is suitable for rooms flooded with sunlight, since its main colors are cool shades of white, gray, and blue. In this color scheme, the room becomes light and quite cool, and also reminds of fresh mountain air.
How to choose the right living room
Before you start purchasing the contents of the room (furniture), it is important to carefully plan the entire interior in the smallest detail. This process takes a lot of time and effort, especially for non-professionals, so to get rid of the hassle, it is better to contact a design company.
The first stage of planning will be to determine the functionality of the room. To do this, you need to draw on paper a detailed plan of the room, taking into account all window and door openings, niches, bay windows and similar elements. Then determine the purpose of the living room: will it be just a relaxation area, a study or a room for holding parties.
The filling of the room directly depends on this point, for example, for an office you will need a computer desk or a multifunctional bureau, a comfortable chair and several shelves for books and documents. Zoning of space is also quite popular in the design of the living room.
Most often, this technique is carried out by contrasting painting the walls in colors that are radically different from each other, or by light separation. It is worth noting that this technique is often used in the design of small spaces.
Design of a working room 6 m.
If you have allocated such a small space for an office, then its design, like the design of a living room, is subject to the same principles: use of walls under the work surface: wall cabinets, drawers, shelves; more light due to white walls, less fabric.
If there are no windows in the room, and this happens when you convert a closet into a work office, then interior lighting of cabinets with glass doors can save you: this is a stylish, psychologically beneficial solution.
