A small bedroom can feel wonderfully cosy, but it is also a challenge to fit in storage space and still have enough room to comfortably dress and walk around. However, with some clever planning, it is possible to create a compact room that is both functional and stylish. Here are some tips and suggestions.
A fitted wardrobe might not seem the obvious choice for a small room, but they can in fact help to create more space. They can make the most efficient use of awkward spaces around chimney breasts and other oddly shaped features, and incorporate drawers and table space to save the need for more furniture elsewhere in the room.
They also make use of the whole area from floor to ceiling, whereas a freestanding wardrobe will create wasted space to the sides and above. This can be vital in a smaller room, because you will instantly have far more storage space for spare bedding, linen, towels, not to mention all the clothes and accessories that we cram into a wardrobe.
The space either side of the bed is often the most difficult to make the best use of. In a small room, consider having a made-to-measure built-in unit that incorporates wall cupboards above a centrally positioned bed. If space allows, bedside tables and drawers can be added with fitted wardrobes to take the unit right up to the wall on either side.
Divan bed bases are a great choice for a smaller bedroom, because they take up less space than a bed frame. Look for styles with drawers built into the base, or consider an ottoman bed frame, which fully opens up to allow you to access the whole of the underbed space for storage.
If you do have a conventional bed frame, make use of the space underneath with vacuum bags and boxes to store spare bedding, seasonal clothes, and all that other clutter that can make a small room feel messy and crowded.
Be strategic with the positioning of your mirrors, to help bounce natural light around the room and create the illusion of more space. If you have bespoke floor-to ceiling fitted furniture, add full length mirrors to the wardrobe doors. This will help to make the room appear larger, and also save you wall space that would have been taken up by a mirror elsewhere.
Light colour schemes, such as white, cream, and stone are ideal for creating a bright and airy feel. Add interest with a bolder accent colour or touches of pattern in the soft furnishes.
Having said that, some people lean into the smallness of the space and create a cosy den with strong colours. This is really just a matter of personal preference, but if the room will be used for guests, sticking to a more neutral colour scheme is advisable.
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