Not everyone has access to a spacious bedroom. That's why I'm sharing 10 tips for decorating a small bedroom. Enjoy optimal comfort and a beautiful appearance.
If you consider that you spend at least 1/3 of your life in bed, you probably understand that the bedroom is the most important room in the house. Whether you have a small or a large bedroom, it is important that it is comfortable and provides adequate rest. A crowded room with a lot of clutter will only prevent you from sleeping well. For a beautiful and at the same time practical design you have to take a number of aspects into account:
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Below you will find some useful tips for decorating a small bedroom. With these tips, you can make your room seem bigger and more spacious by making optimal use of the available space. You will also get inspiration for a bedroom with a sloping roof, choosing furniture with maximum storage capacity and useful tricks to make a room seem larger.
Incidentally, there is no standard for what constitutes a small bedroom. If you are used to having a bedroom of 16m2 and you are moving to a bedroom of 12m2, it can already feel small. The tips below are therefore for anyone who has the feeling that the bedroom is (too) small.
Your bed is the most important piece of furniture in your bedroom. When choosing the right bed, you have to take a number of things into account:
The most important thing to remember when decorating a small bedroom is that less is better. So go through your things critically and only put the essentials in the bedroom. Too many accessories such as pillows, plants, photos, books and gadgets can quickly create a messy room. Moreover, the room immediately looks even smaller.
The smaller the room, the more difficult it is to furnish it. To make the most of the space, it is necessary to think out of the box. Do not only use the floor space, but also look for possibilities to work at height. Think of using wall shelves instead of a bedside table. Or hang a cupboard on the wall, preferably with sliding doors.
Colors largely determine the atmosphere in a room. In addition, colors also influence your mood. Of course you can choose to make your bedroom bright pink, because you think this is a great color, but keep in mind that this can make the walls come at you.
For a small bedroom, it is important to choose colors that make a room appear larger and lighter. Think of white, light gray or, for example, beige. Let these colors appear on the wall, ceiling and your floor. It is also best to choose furniture in these colours.
Would you like to add a little color to your room? Then do that by means of accessories. Choose beautiful green pillows, a plant and, for example, a beautiful photo frame.
A small room can quickly give the impression that it is too crowded. This is possible because you have chosen wallpaper with print, have a busy floor covering or the room is full of accessories. You have to create peace and comfort yourself by choosing plain wallpaper and plain floor covering.
Of course you would prefer to have a large closet for all your clothes. A walk-in closet like you see in Hollywood movies is every woman's dream. Unfortunately, this is not realistic if you have access to a small bedroom. However, you can choose to make optimal use of the available storage space. You can do this, for example, with a sliding door wardrobe. Because this cabinet has no French doors, it takes up much less space.
Choose a cabinet that comes from the floor to the ceiling, so that you really make optimal use of all the space. In this way you can not only store your clothes and shoes, but also, for example, bedding in the closet. Also make sure you keep the cupboard tidy.
An important point when decorating a bedroom is lighting and light. The more light in a room, the bigger it appears. Especially in combination with light colors on the wall, ceiling and floor. So take a good look at the use of lighting. A wall lamp provides subdued light just like a lamp on the bedside table. A ceiling lamp illuminates the entire bedroom and is a must if you want to get dressed in front of the mirror. A floor lamp, whether or not equipped with a dimmer, can create more atmosphere and at the same time provide sufficient light.
Look not only at which lighting is best for you, but also at the design of the lamps themselves. That also influences the atmosphere and appearance of the bedroom.
There are several ways to make a small bedroom look bigger. A simple trick for this is to use a mirror. The bigger the mirror the better. For example, place two floor-to-ceiling mirrors on either side of the bed to make the room seem larger. You should also put large furniture in the room, such as the sliding door wardrobe mentioned above.
To give your bedroom the finishing touch, you can decorate it with accessories. Because a small bedroom can quickly become too crowded, you should do this with care. This means that you only put down accessories to a limited extent. A plant on your bedside table, a few pillows and a throw on the bed are often more than enough.
Do you have a small bedroom with a pitched roof? Then furnishing can be a challenge. Yet it is not impossible. With a pitched roof, working with the right colors and lighting is even more important. Especially if there is a small window, which limits the natural light. It is also advisable to have everything custom made. That way you can make optimal use of the space.
If you apply the above tips, you are guaranteed to enjoy a well-deserved night's sleep. Because only if you are well rested, you will perform optimally during the day. If you are looking for more inspiration, take a look at the Vtwonen website.
