6 Small Bedroom Ideas That Will Do More with Less
With thoughtful decor and clever 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. Omar and Swan painted this small bedroom in warm, earthy pink and brown tones, creating a relaxing atmosphere perfect for cozying up.
02 Try an All-White Bedroom
Create a feeling of spaciousness in a small bedroom by choosing an all-white color scheme. 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 doesn’t have any 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.