10 Small Bedroom Ideas That Do More With Less
With thoughtful decor and smart space planning, a small bedroom can be as stylish and functional as a larger space. Small bedrooms make up for what they lack in size by being cozy, attractive, and easy to maintain. Even if you share your small bedroom with a partner, a pet or a home office, there are plenty of smart storage, layout and decor options to make your space functional and personal.
Take a look at these small bedroom ideas in different styles for inspiration.
01 Warm Up With Earth Tones
Make a small bedroom feel cozy by using earthy tones on the walls, bed and/or windows. Lobster and Swan painted this small bedroom in warm, earthy pink and brown tones, creating a relaxing atmosphere perfect for cuddling.
02 Try an All-White Bedroom
Create a feeling of spaciousness in a small bedroom by using all white. This Scandinavian space from Fantastic Frank features soft white walls, an upholstered headboard and layered throws in different patterns. A pendant light with a single Edison bulb hanging from the ceiling completes the minimalist monochrome look.
03 Build Custom Storage
If your small bedroom lacks storage space, add custom built-ins around the bed. Neva Interior Design painted the cabinets a fresh pistachio color, added patterned wallpaper and sconces above the bed to create a niche at the headboard.
04 Layer Warm Textures
Make a small bedroom comfortable and luxurious by using layered patterns. Michelle Boudreau’s design uses a neutral color palette in this light mid-century modern bedroom in Palm Springs, decorated with mixed textiles in a variety of patterns and textures.
05 Hang Accent Wallpaper
Define the bed wall in a small bedroom by hanging accent wallpaper (if you’re a renter, consider stick-on wallpaper). Neva Interior Design added a bold and colorful wallpaper accent wall behind the bed in this tiny Parisian space and added a matching color headboard for an elegant look.
06 Hang Curtains Up High
Hang curtains at ceiling height to draw the eye upward in small spaces and create the illusion of higher ceilings. Heather Hilliard Design decorated this small Northern California bedroom in a neutral color scheme of white, light gray and dark brown that helps focus on the lush greenery outside when the curtains are open.
07 Create a Bed Alcove
Add coziness to a small bedroom by creating a bedside nook. Leanne Ford Interiors furnished the tiny bedroom in this 1920s hunting lodge with nothing but a neutral-toned bed that matches the walls and an airy paper pendant lamp floating on top.
08 Create a Small Loft Bedroom
If you live in a spacious loft, create a small bedroom where you can escape to after dark. Interior designer Ghislaine Vinas decorated this cozy loft-style bedroom in New York City with a drop ceiling covered in painted tin tiles, a long, thin console table for extra storage, and pendant lights mounted close to the ceiling to create an accent.
09 Add Small Bedroom Romance
Add romance to a small bedroom with a canopy bed. Heather Hilliard Design chose a durable metal canopy bed with a thin profile that almost reaches the ceiling of this small bedroom. The bed is covered in a fine fabric, which creates a soft, romantic and enveloping feeling, further emphasizing the small proportions of the room.
10 Texturize the Walls
Add dimension to a small room with textured wall coverings. Michelle Boudreau Design added textured wall trim to create a 3D effect behind the bed in this small blue-and-white Palm Springs bedroom.