Bedrooms
April 5, 2024
10+ Best Small Bedroom Design Ideas
Like so many compact rooms, small bedrooms are a great source of ingenuity, and often have to work a double shift. In addition to maxing out storage, they also strive to create a serene and calming space that invite homeowners to rest and relax.
Scroll down for some of the best small bedroom design ideas!
Wrap The Room In Color
Using color and pattern in a small space gives it an exuberant, larger-than-life personality. “I feel like it hugs me the moment I walk in the door,” says the homeowner.
Embrace Textiles
In this compact principal bedroom with angled ceilings, designer Samantha Sacks creates a layered look with an international array of colorful patterned rugs and cool textiles. “I always feel that global elements are very compatible with Victorian houses because, at the time, people were beginning to explore far-flung parts of the world, and bringing home rugs and textiles as souvenirs of their travels,” says Samantha.
Take Advantage Of Bay Windows
In the daughter’s room of the same home, a four-poster canopy bed may seem like a daring move for a small kids room, but placing it against a bay window creates the illusion of more space.
Add Recessed Shelving
To save space in this loft bedroom, designer Stephanie Houghton installed recessed shelving in place of a freestanding cabinet or armoire. The addition of a floor-to-ceiling wood feature wall and sliding door make the ceilings appear taller than they already are.
Integrate Nightstands
This cottage guesthouse bed headboard segues into a space-saving nightstand, for a clean look that’s also super functional.
Install Custom Built-Ins
In this 2,150-square-foot Toronto home, custom storage makes a huge difference in the bedroom. A tiny closet or skimpy wardrobe can’t match this wall of millwork, complete with stacks of drawers, and tall cupboards to store off-season clothing or accessories.
Create A Tonal Envelope
Matching the wall color to the drapery doesn’t break up this bedroom visually, so the room feels less small. Upholstered walls are cosy and help with soundproofing.
Consider A Long Headboard
A full-width headboard makes this principal bedroom feel wider, and pendants free up space on the nightstands.
Install A Murphy Bed
A Murphy bed can morph a living room or home office into an instant guest room. In the condo of designer Fenwick Bonnell’s living room, the Murphy bed is concealed by a wall of millwork (and a privacy drape also blocks off the area when guests are in residence).
Embrace Minimalism
If space is tight, forgo heavy furniture pieces for a Scandi-inspired minimalist look, established by rustic furniture and simple bedding that looks best when rumpled.
Add A Large Rug
“A common mistake in small spaces is having a rug that’s too small,” says designer Nicci Harrison. In this compact bedroom, the rug extends to the wall, bringing the furniture together for a cohesive look. Bonus: wall sconces free up space on the nightstand!
Install Floor-Length Drapes For A Breezy Look
Jackie Kai Ellis softened the look in her Vancouver condo by framing the windows with sheer white drapes that draw the eye up, and emphasized that movement by opening up the ceiling to expose the cool industrial concrete.
Double Up
If your narrow space can’t accommodate one large dresser, place two small cabinets side by side for a look that feels custom. Bonus: rattan doors allow airflow for garments.
Use Every Inch
In this Victorian-era house, an unused bedroom nook was turned into a multipurpose table that doubles as a makeup vanity and desk.