Every room in your house is important. However, the bedroom tends to be a place of quiet solitude, where you can relax after a long day in the hopes of getting some peace and quiet.
When buying a home, a lot of people have to make compromises in some capacity, which can often mean having a slightly smaller bedroom than would be ideal. If you have a smaller bedroom in your home, mattress size would matter plus it can be quite difficult to decorate without it looking cluttered and small. This is why we have put together the following space saving design tips: let’s take a look.
Creating the Illusion of Space
Decorating a smaller room is tricky. You have to walk the line between maximising space and ensuring that you have everything you need. Before you fill the room with furniture, you need to consider the bones of the room. You can actually help to create space using a few clever decorative tips.
Light Wall Colours
One of the most widely used decorative techniques to create space is to paint the room in a lighter shade. Lighter neutrals and pastel shades can help the room feel more spacious. Obviously, whatever tones you use should then be incorporated into the furniture and soft furnishings for a more cohesive feel.
Change the Flooring
The flooring choice can also help to create the illusion of space; again, you should be thinking of lighter colours. Some interior designers like to use contrasting tiles or herringbone flooring in order to make a space look bigger. However, there are lots who prefer carpeting in the bedroom to make it feel a little cosier.
Power of Mirrors
Lastly, positioning a couple of mirrors around the room helps to reflect the light, making a space feel bigger and brighter. Obviously, you will need to think about the size and orientation of the mirrors; they need to look natural in the room and placing too many big mirrors around a small room can look a bit odd, so bear that in mind.
Furniture and Storage
Depending on whether the smaller bedroom is a spare bedroom or the main bedroom, you will have different furniture needs. In a spare bedroom, you can get away with making the bed the focus; however, in the main bedroom, you will need to fit in several pieces of furniture. Essentially, whatever the type of bedroom you are trying to decorate, a bed is going to be essential.
Obviously, you will need to prioritise comfort when it comes to choosing a bed. A custom-built, made-to-measure bed, like the ones made by Odd Size Beds, are ideal. You could also choose to go for a daybed or sofa bed which can be packed away when not in use and can help to maximise the floor space in your room.
Finally, for the main bedroom, you will need other pieces of furniture. When choosing these pieces, you will need to think about whether they improve or impede the functionality of the room. Again made-to-measure, fitted wardrobes can help to tuck away your items and create the necessary storage and space saving solutions.
In Conclusion
Making the most out of your small bedroom doesn’t have to be as much of a challenge as it first seems. It does require a little finesse, but the decorating advice above can really help to ensure that the room feels as spacious as possible. Remember to always measure the space properly; planning is key for space saving.
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