In theory, a small bedroom sounds like a cosy place to unwind at the end of a hard day. However, sometimes a tight space can feel more like a cave than an intimate refuge. 

While it isn’t ideal, your bedroom doesn’t need tall ceilings or a lot of floor space to have a calming, spacious feel. In fact, there are plenty of ways you can make the most of that precious square footage. 

You might need to get a little creative, but with a bit of strategic organisation and furniture placement, you can make your small bedroom feel equal parts functional and aesthetically pleasing. Here are 7 clever ways to help make your bedroom feel more spacious. 

1. Start with decluttering

There’s nothing that will make you feel more claustrophobic than clutter. Our bedrooms are often the worst offender, becoming a dumping ground for all our clothes and things that just don’t have a place. 

To start, go through your belongings and decide what you love and what you can live without. After you sort your things, make sure you organise what’s left and decide where it will go. Having a home for everything will help keep your room neat and tidy. You might even want to invest in some handy storage options, like tubs or drawer organisers, to make sure it stays that way!

2.  Go minimalist – keep the furniture to a minimum

Less is more when it comes to making a bedroom feel more spacious. It’s easy to get caught up with adding a statement chair or shelves. However, our bedrooms are primarily for sleeping getting dressed – so why not keep it that way?

Using the space just for these primary functions makes it easy to cut down on furniture. All you need is abed, nightstand, cupboard (if you don’t have a built-in) or a set of drawers. The less furniture in your bedroom, the more wall and floor space you have, which will make your bedroom look and feel more open. 

3. Utilise your bed – use it to store as well as sleep

There are some clever furniture options out there for your bedroom. From stylish bed heads with built-in shelves to beautiful bed frames with floor storage, think about how you can use your furniture for storage. When considering furniture for your bedroom, Bed Kingdom day beds can serve as a versatile and space-saving solution. These multifunctional pieces often feature built-in drawers or trundles, providing extra storage for bedding, linens, or seasonal clothing. Additionally, day beds offer the flexibility to transform a bedroom into a cozy seating area during the day, making them perfect for smaller living spaces or guest rooms.

Look for bed frames with drawers or buy a frame that is high enough that you can easily slide some storage boxes under. Either way, you can store things and save on space, so it’s a win-win.

4. Pick a colour scheme – use softer shades

We’re sure you’ve heard this one before, but if your space is limited, opt for a lighter colour palette. Darker colours tend to absorb light, making a room feel smaller. A lighter palette, like whites, creams and light pastels, is great for making a room feel bigger. 

You don’t have to use paint or wallpaper to deck out your bedroom in soft shades. You can incorporate a softer colour scheme through your bed linen, curtains, a rug, and even hanging art or tapestry on the walls. This way, you’re not making expensive and drastic permanent changes to your bedroom, and you can easily change the colour scheme down the line. 

5. Let there be light – let outdoor light in and be creative indoors

Lighting, both natural and artificial, is another way to make a bedroom feel bigger. Open the blinds and/or curtains during the day to let as much natural light as possible into your bedroom, and be creative with your indoor lighting at night.

While you’ll already have a ceiling light and perhaps a lamp for your nightstand, you can have some fun with a string of fairy lights to hang up on your headboard or a jar of lights to put on top of your cupboard or nightstand. These lights can provide a warm glow to really make your space cosy.  

6. Trick the eye – use mirrors to give the illusion of more space

Mirrors are a decorating-must for small spaces. A strategically placed mirror will reflect the surfaces and lights in the room, giving the illusion of more space. 

The best mirror to use to achieve this effect is a full-length one leaning against a wall. However, you can also trick the eye with a smaller mirror by hanging it on the wall or leaning it on top of a set of drawers.

7. Finishing touches – add a plant

Plants are a great way to add a touch of decor without cluttering up your space. Whether you opt for a larger plant in the corner, or a small potted plant on your nightstand, a little bit of greenery can add life into your space. 

If you find it hard to keep a plant alive (no shame, many of us have been there), a faux plant can still look good in your bedroom and easily adds a small pop of colour.

Through these seven ways, you can easily make your bedroom feel big, open and spacious with so much ease and style that you’ll forget how small it really is. It will become the master bedroom of your dreams.

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If you have recently moved into the city, you will have probably noticed that real estate space comes at a hefty premium. For some people, this just means spending thousands more on rent – for most of us, however, this means making the most of the space that we can afford.

If this sounds like you, and it probably does because city life is hellishly expensive, here are five easy ways for you to add tons of style to your small bedroom. It might seem hard at first, but once you realize that it can be quick and easy, you’ll have a new favorite room in no time.

1. Brighten The Space With Natural Light

For smaller rooms, natural light is your best friend. Sunlight is cleansing and rejuvenating, it also adds a cheerful brightness to a space that no artificial light source could ever even hope to provide. Get rid of your old curtains and install gorgeous new blinds, these will allow you to maximize the sunlight during the day, but still, keep you shielded from the bright city lights at night.

2. Be Bold

A small bedroom doesn’t have to be a dreary bedroom. By being clever with your selection of furniture and décor items, you can make bold choices without compromising on style. Show off your bedroom space with confidence by choosing bright and energetic wallpaper and décor choices. Don’t be nervous about using wild and vivid colors in your bedroom; choose whatever color palette you find the most attractive. Choose rich and luxurious colors, these can be changed out whenever the mood strikes. Never feel limited by the space you are in, all it takes is some planning and a bit of faith to leap sad and dull, to sophisticated and stylish.

3. Maximize Your Storage Space

Bedroom storage is a whole new ball game. Built-in wardrobes are a plus but they aren’t always guaranteed. Buy small space bedroom furniture with storage space in mind, from trundle beds to pull-out shelving – there is a myriad of different ways for you to maximize your available storage space.

Buy clothing hangers that allow you to stack multiple items underneath each other, instead of cramming individual clothing items on hangers. There are thousands of storage solutions designed with small spaces in mind; it won’t be hard to find a stylish option that will suit your needs.

4. Create Illusions

Add mirrors to your small bedroom because they instantly add the illusion of space. Bigger mirrors are better, but even the smaller options will be suitable if you don’t want to commit an entire wall.

If your bedroom is particularly small, choose a taller mirror. Tall mirrors draw your eye upward, which will instantly make your bedroom appear bigger.

5. Use The Available Space Well

Small spaces require smart choices. Don’t feel pressured into buying complete furniture sets with chests and pedestals. Use the space you have available, including window sills, to turn your bedroom into the style haven that you deserve.