Design and Furnishing Tips for Making the Most of a Small Bedroomsubmitted on 10 October 2014
Are you struggling to find furnishing solutions for your small home or apartment? There are advantages to living in a small space, such as reduced expenses and less mess to clean – but in order for your pint-sized home to not feel cramped you will need to be clever with your design and furnishings.
It is possible to make the most of a small bedroom with a few design tips. With the right design choices you will be amazed at how much bigger your small bedroom will appear. Here are some ideas to get you started:
Choose Furniture with Multiple Purposes
Why take up space with a bed and a storage cabinet, when you could use a bed with built in storage drawers underneath it? When you use furniture that performs double duty you will allow for more floor space in the bedroom and make it feel less cramped at the same time. Another example would be a loft bed with a desk and storage underneath it or a futon that converts from a bed to a seat.
Use Mirrors to Create Depth
When you add mirrors to your bedroom they will reflect the room, creating the illusion of more space. Having a lot of mirrors will also help to bounce more light around, ensuring that the space feels brighter. Try using one large mirror on the wall, or a collection of several smaller mirrors for a visually interesting display.
Scale Down Your Furniture
When you are decorating a small room it is important to choose scaled down furniture that will fit the size of the room. For example, don’t use a huge sofa when a small love seat or chair will do as a seating area. You can also replace the king bed with a queen bed, which will suit the scale of a compact room much better. Furniture that is too large will be overwhelming in the tiny room and it will make it feel even smaller. Take a look at a website such as furniturestoresnow.co.uk and you will find a range of furniture in all shapes and sizes to suit.
Choose Smart Storage Solutions
When you have a tiny room you don’t have much space to spare, so don’t clutter it up! Try to store the minimum amount of things in your room by going through your possessions and giving away anything that you don’t need – No hoarding! When you have pared everything down, look for clever storage solutions that don’t take up a lot of room. For example, instead of taking up floor space you could use a hanging shoe organiser over the back of the door. For a small children’s room, a hammock-style hanging net can be used for stuffed toys so that they are not taking up valuable surface area.
Also don’t be afraid to use shelves! A shelf that runs along the top of the wall can store items like books, toys and keepsakes so that they don’t take up valuable floor space. The right shelf can be an attractive design element that can add to the overall aesthetic of the room, especially if you personalise it with collectables, dvd and game cases etc.
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