7 Small Bedroom Design Ideas to Create More Space

Are you looking for small bedroom design ideas? I’ll share seven tips for decorating a small bedroom. Decorating in a small space can be super challenging—there are many ways to get this wrong.

So, I promise you, you’ll find these small bedroom ideas and tips extremely helpful. So, get ready for some great ideas!

1. Choose a functional bed

The goal of designing a small bedroom is to make it functional and efficient. So let’s start with the bed. It’s the foundation for everything else we do.

Ideally, you want at least 2 to 3 feet of walking space around the bed. This will help you decide if you should keep your king-sized bed or downsize.

2. Hang a headboard

Do you really need a headboard or would you prefer a few more inches of space around the bed? Here are a few tricks:

Better yet, forgo the headboard altogether. Consider using artwork above the bed for the appearance of the headboard.

Use beautiful wallpaper or fabric panels behind the bed that act like an oversized headboard.

3. Go light and bright

White or light colors will make your small space feel open. These lighter colors reflect light more and there will be a sense that the space is bigger than it is.

4. Use a small, multifunctional nightstand

Avoid the small leggy nightstand next to a bed. Even if it’s small, choose a nightstand with storage.

If you have 3 feet next to your bed, use a small 3-foot dresser as a nightstand.

Or, add a small desk and chair.

5. Ditch the lamp

You don’t always have to place the lamp on the nightstand. Consider wall sconces or hanging pendants above the nightstand to free up space.

6. Go vertical with built-in storage

In a small space, any time you can draw the eye up, you will succeed in making the space feel bigger. That’s because you aren’t limiting storage to eye level only. The higher the better.

7. Use mirrors

Mirrors that create illusions are your friend in a small bedroom. Mirrors trick the eye into thinking the space has more depth and volume than it actually does. Mirrors also reflect light in your room and that brightens up a space.

…Or above the nightstands.

Or use a tall floor mirror to increase the drama in the space.

Small bedroom design ideas

What do you think of these small bedroom design ideas? Leave me a comment! Also, let me know if you have small bedroom decorating ideas to share with us.