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Small bedroom ideas: 20 design ideas for small bedrooms

Small space? Think big with these design tips. - by Lottie Dalziel
  • 23 Sep 2018
Small bedroom ideas: 20 design ideas for small bedrooms

Don't think of small bedroom design ideas as limited by the available space. Instead, your small bedroom ideas are limited only by your imagination! Whether you're looking for girls bedroom ideas, boys bedroom ideas, teen bedroom ideas, or even just looking for a way to revitalize the guest rooms, we have the small room ideas for you!

However, it is important to remember that when it comes to small bedroom design, getting the layout right is the key to a successful space - regardless the size!

20 small bedroom design ideas

1. Above and beyond

When a conventional storage system equals a tight squeeze, these savvy shelves come to the rescue. Given the open front, maintaining neatness is a foregone conclusion and, as long as you do, you can load up on bedding and personal effects. PS, allow sufficient height between bed and unit to avoid bumping your head getting in and out of bed or when propping yourself up for a session with a good book.

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2. Well read

An interesting way to ‘store’ your excess books and create a bedside table too, this is a great idea unless you want to read the one on the bottom!

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Happy Sunday all you lovelies ♥️ going to attempt more of a monochrome style and get rid of all my pink things (look at me trying to grow up)... any tips?!

3. Long and lean

If you are working with a small narrow room, position a low chest of drawers at the foot of your bed and use it to store your bedlinen. Choose a style strong enough to sit on and which features castors, making it easy to move when it comes time to make the bed.

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For shoes, throws and a book or two! What would you use our $35 Scandi shoe rack for? Thanks for sharing this great shot @leerachel, your two little pups are too cute. #kmartaus #kmartaustralia #kmartstyling #kmartliving

4. Floating shelves

Floating shelves next to the bed can serve more than one purpose. Use as a bedside table and as storage, too, for all of those pretty things! Apply an undercoat and top coat of paint to a plain white floating shelf, to add a burst of colour to the room.

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I really would like to know your opinion. If you have 36squares m and divide your space.. would you like to have a bedroom like this one? You go straight to bed 💤💤

5. Show it off

Paint a sheet of pegboard in a colour to suit your scheme, then hang in your bedroom. Use pegboard hooks to hang bags, jewellery, scarves and mementos. As well as storage, you could use it as a mood board to plan your fashion accessories for an upcoming night out!

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Hey, yourself! A fresh and current workspace I'd happily take on as my own. x 👌🏻💕| 📸 thanks to @curatedisplay

6. Vertical storage shelves

Think vertically, particularly if your bedroom is small, adding shelving to walls and possibly extending them to the ceiling. Open shelving such as these white shelves positioned close to the bed hold way more items than bedside tables.

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That time we decided we didn't need a massive flat screen TV over the fireplace and instead opted for a smaller TV that we could hide in the blackness of our DIY floating shelves... #itsadecorthing, amiright?! I was so surprised Jason was the one who put his foot down against having a bigger TV, because he's a guy, and not many guys would be against having an oversized television. Truth is, HE was the one who reeeeally didn't want it over the mantel. I was happy to oblige. Love him. 💙😂 // . . . . #apartmenttherapy #theNOWlook #dominomag #sodomino #smmakelifebeautiful #hauteliving #elledecor #denverstylemagazine #5280home #denverinteriordesign #manteldecor #fireplacedecor #builtins #floatingshelves #mydecorwednesday #mywooddecorwednesday #woodsandwhiteswednesday #diyedandgonetoheaven #dwellpow #simplystyleyourspace #kismetcheckoutmyhouse #modernbohemian #makehomematter #interiorandliving #heyhomehey #stylemuttspaces #styleathome #howwedwell #sassyhomestyle

7. Under bed storage

When storage and space is at a premium, don’t ignore the potential that ‘under the bed’ has to offer. Look for a set of sturdy old drawers (check outop shops or council clean-ups), then repurpose them with paint, nifty sash cord handles and a set of castor wheels. No more mess!

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#regram from @home_loves_ featuring the Kmart bamboo ladder - Tap for tags!

8. A lick of paint

Okay so painting your walls has nothing to do with storage but a paint job gives the room a welcome freshness. 

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#Regram from @everyday.home featuring the Kmart faux fur throw 💕 Tap for tags!

9. Maximise natural light

Throw open the blinds and remove dark objects such as bookcases near windows where they can reduce the amount of light reflecting into the room. Hang large mirrors wherever possible, which not only create the illusion of more space, but actively increase the amount of ambient light if they are in the vicinity of a window.

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Today it's mums turn to kick up her feet and relax. Happy Mothers Day to all the mums out there ❤

10. Utilise your wardrobe space

Toss mismatched hangers as irregular shapes take up more space. Same type hangers foster a streamlined look. And remember, free they may be but wire hangers are tough on clothes.

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11. Hanging shelves

Hang a floating shelf cabinet above your bed so your reading matter, CDs or DVDs are neatly concealed behind a drop-down door. And to take the guesswork out of where to position it, line up the top of the unit with the top of the wall shelves.

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12. Artwork

If you lack a bedhead, not to worry as a stretched canvas, poster or framed picture centred between the bed and your floating wall unit will fill the gap admirably.

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#loftlife 📷: @cupofjo

13. Picture this

Pictures personalise bedrooms but they can end up looking like a whole lot of clutter. A pair of narrow floating shelves positioned one above the other and above a chest of drawers takes care of any potential problems. The narrow lip keeps the pictures from slipping.

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14. Hang a mirror opposite a window

This is an easy way to reflect light around a dark and poky room, creating a sense of spaciousness. 

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Skip the bed frame altogether for a relaxed and understated vibe - and save money too! (📷:@jamiestreetphoto via @cupofjo)

15. Soft and warm

Choose softer colors for bedrooms as they represent a place to rest, avoid any bright feature walls or furniture except you can add a splash of colour with a throw cushion.

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16. Appeal to the senses

Texture is key for a good looking styled bed. Play with velvets, linens, wools, and fur to create a well-layered bed.

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The Marais collection by @sageandclare (it's available for preorder now so check it out) Photo by me, styled by @greenhouseinteriors @juliagreenstylist @ncinteriors

17. Continue hallway flooring

Extending the flooring of your hallway to other rooms creates a consistent look and lengthen the lines of your home. This opens up other rooms and creates the sense of a wider space.

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18. Cornered 

Push your bed up against a wall, this will also mean ditching a bedside table but the space and storage you'll gain on the other side will be worth it.

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19. Light sources

A single light source can create shadows, contributing to a closed-in look and feeling. Instead, you should choose multiple light sources for areas including the ceiling, floor and surfaces.

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20. Minimalism 

While your designing the best small space possible it is time to live with the essentials. Clutter will make small spaces feel overwhelming and messy. Aim to have only the essentials on display, the rest can be stored properly.

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Bed styles for small rooms

The best bed styles for small rooms are those that offer additional storage. That might come in the form of a bed that's high enough to fit storage boxes underneath, or a bed that has built-in drawers. Another option is to look for a loft bed (a bed that looks like bunks, but is missing the. bottom bed) because you can fit additional storage or even a desk beneath a loft bed set up. 

Cool bedroom ideas for small spaces

Look to social media and other design resources, such as Pinterest, when planning your small bedroom design layout. This way, you can see how other people have adapted to small space, and you might even be inspired to create your own small bedroom design solution!

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Lottie Dalziel
Lottie Dalziel
Lottie Dalziel, is a 4AM riser and coffee-addict who loves reading up on the latest trends in sustainability or discovering ways to upcycle almost anything! You can find her by the beach, cooking up a storm or adding to her abundant (some would say out of control) plant collection.

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