35 Small Bedroom Design Ideas To Make The Space Seem Bigger

Your bedroom should make you feel calm and cozy as it's the first thing you wake up to in the morning and the last thing you see before you fall asleep. Having a small one shouldn't prevent you from feeling the same effect. There are actually numerous benefits to living in a modest-sized space, according to The Spruce and Apartment Therapy. From effortless cleaning to cost efficiency, smaller spaces are becoming more and more attractive.

One thing that isn't appealing, however, is feeling as if the walls are closing in on you, especially in the room that should be your oasis and feel as comfortable as possible. Fortunately, there are an abundance of solutions to prevent this. In the following list, you'll find décor, furniture options, and even habits that will make any bedroom feel much bigger than it is. The cool part? Most of them involve slight tricks to the eye.

You might want to consider painting the trim, whether you have crown molding or a chair rail, a slightly lighter color than the walls. This can help deceive the eye and add depth to the bedroom.

While most of the bedroom should be painted in a light shade, adding an accent wall can act as a visual distraction. Using a fun wallpaper print or unique paint shade on one side of the room is an inexpensive way to add interest to an otherwise small space.

Just like using neutral or light paint colors, decorating with a neutral color palette helps augment a space. Not only will the bedroom seem bigger with matching décor, it also makes decorating and swapping out seasonal items so much easier.

Tall bookcases, ladders, or shelving units help draw the eye upwards, which can make a bedroom appear bigger. Not only that, they provide essential storage in an otherwise limited space.

As an alternative, not installing curtains at all can allow natural light to flood the bedroom, making it appear larger than it is.

Another method of letting light in is to lean a sizable mirror, preferably near a window. Not only will it help to infuse more light into the room, it can also provide a full length mirror for outfit try-ons.

You can pair an art piece with a statement light fixture for an even greater effect. Think of a grand chandelier or bamboo pendant and yours or a guest's focus will immediately go up to it, making the bedroom feel instantly bigger.

If you're working with a very small bedroom, one way to save space is by nixing traditional bedside lamps. Instead, install matching sconces or smaller hanging pendant lights. You may find this eliminates the need for bedside tables altogether.

Having less furniture in a small bedroom is a good idea in general. Look for pieces that are multitasking, such as a makeup vanity that doubles as a work from home desk or a bench that holds excess bedding or even shoes, replacing a shoe rack.

Furniture that's too large for the bedroom will make it feel crowded and seem smaller than it is. Only use pieces that are to scale with the size of the room to let it breathe and look bigger.

If the ceilings are short in a bedroom, you can make them appear higher by lowering the furniture. Use short platform beds sans box spring and horizontal instead of vertical dressers to create the illusion.

Much like choosing size appropriate furniture, putting a thin bed frame in a small bedroom helps to keep it from overcrowding the space. A slim metal frame, especially in a light color, will keep the room looking larger than it is.

Heavy linens can encumber a bedroom, making it feel closed in. Placing thin, lightweight bedding on a bed is the way to go over bulky blankets and pillows. Also, streamlining the color palette of bedding is another way to open up the space.

Strategically placing an area rug in a small bedroom can make all the difference. Try having one start halfway from the bed frame, allowing it to visually elongate the floor.

Whether it be a set of hooks or customizable organizer, using the back of the bedroom door can keep stray items contained. If things usually pile up on the floor, this is the perfect solution to prevent that. Simply closing or opening the door can keep them out of sight but within reach.

This trick is good for a few reasons. To start, it limits the amount of stuff to the size of the tray. It also makes cleaning the surface you put it on an easier task. Finally, it adds a nice touch and makes the room look more pulled together. Again, less clutter enlarges a space.

When working with a small home, minimalism is the way to go as it saves space and sanity. It's no different in a bedroom which should look and feel serene. The "less is more" style should be embraced to keep the room feeling as large as possible.