Are you looking for bedroom design ideas and maximizing your space? Many homeowners have the same problem in a small apartment, but we've found that adding hidden storage space, incorporating a pull-out bed into the design, and making good use of wall space can help a lot.
Most of the bedroom designs and ideas for maximizing your small space in this photo gallery are perfect for adding personality to your room without making the place look cluttered. We've also found that lighting plays a big role in making the most of your room. If there is not enough lighting, the bedroom simply looks smaller.
How to arrange and decorate a small bedroom when the bed itself already takes up all the space? And how can you make it pleasant without feeling cramped? Whether in a child's room or an adult's room, you can optimize the interior by choosing the right furniture, colors and materials.
Why is a wardrobe better than a chest of drawers?
Despite the relevance of minimalism in bedroom furnishings, the wardrobe has several advantages that distinguish it from modern chests of drawers:
- Large capacity;
- Easier access to things;
- Practicality and functionality;
- Relatively low cost;
- Ergonomics;
- Safety;
- Variety of designs.
In addition, photos of the wardrobe in the bedroom show that this piece of furniture makes the interior more impressive, and the mirrored facades visually change the proportions of the room.
Bed for a small children's room
If the child is still small, at preschool age, a small room is not a serious problem. There is a large selection of furniture for children's bedrooms:
- bunk beds for several children;
- loft beds;
- children's models with a play area;
- transformers for two children, in which the second seat is retractable;
- functional models, under the bed of which there are chests of drawers, cabinets, pull-out tables and more.
Thanks to the wide selection, you will always find the best option, suitable in size and price. The main thing when choosing such furniture is to decide in advance which wall it will be installed on: left or right. Not all models are universal. Give preference to modular furniture. It is easy to rearrange, add or remove unnecessary items.
Design options
A modern bedroom wardrobe can be:
- Separately standing. The main difference between such structures is mobility. In other words, if necessary, a free-standing wardrobe can be easily moved around the room. Disassembling it in case of moving is also not difficult.
- Built-in. The main advantages of built-in models are that they save space, fit into any interior style, and can be used as a means of zoning space.
- Partially built-in. This option is something in between the two types of furniture described above.
A winning solution is to buy a corner wardrobe for the bedroom. In furniture showrooms you can find both cabinet and built-in models.
Corner designs are ideal for small spaces as they save up to 20% of internal space.
They also have other advantages:
- Environmental friendliness of the materials used;
- Convenient door opening;
- Visual expansion of room space;
- Significant capacity;
- No danger during operation (due to the special systems and mechanisms used).
Sliding wardrobe: choosing a modern one
This opening option saves a lot of space. But it is necessary to take into account that modern models of sliding wardrobes adhere to a strict design and are devoid of wavy bends on the body, old-fashioned color schemes and built-in external lighting.
These models are best left in the past, otherwise you risk making your living space old-fashioned and visually overloaded.
Choice: recommendations and advice
Before choosing a corner wardrobe for your bedroom, you need to know what criteria you should pay attention to.
There are several of them:
- Volume. Shelves can be used to store a lot of things - bed linen, towels, clothes, shoes, toys, accessories.
- Internal content. It is important to evaluate the available compartments and drawers, as well as their number.
- Type (according to the method of opening the doors). Here it is worth considering your own preferences. Buyers are offered many different models for purchase.
- Configuration. If the size of the room is quite small, then you should opt for a modular-type corner wardrobe. Ideally, you need to first take measurements in the bedroom so as not to miscalculate the dimensions of the structure.
In addition, when purchasing a cabinet, you need to take into account the quality of the material and fittings, the reputation of the manufacturer, and the cost.
Filling
Clothes stored in a closet rationally retain their beauty and neatness for a longer time. Therefore, even in a very small bedroom it is important to organize the closet. To make it as functional as possible, it is worth highlighting four zones for:
- clothes;
- shoes;
- accessories (bags, belts);
- underwear, socks.
By zoning the interior space of the structure into four zones, a person will be able to quickly find the thing that is relevant to him at a particular time.
If the bedroom is too small and a tiny closet is selected for it, you will have to sacrifice one of these areas. Shoes can be stored in the hallway in a specially purchased shoe rack or in one of the hallway departments. The same applies to accessories that can be moved inside cabinets located in the same hallway or living room.
It is irrational to abandon the area with clothes, as well as the area with underwear and socks. The first is represented by shelves and a niche with a crossbar and hangers on it, the second - by drawers (separately for linen, separately for socks). It’s quite possible to store T-shirts, T-shirts, sweaters, tracksuits on shelves. Trousers, dresses, blouses - on hangers in a niche with a horizontal crossbar. This will keep these types of clothes ironed and neat.
Manufacturing materials
Today you can find cabinets made of solid wood less and less often. Natural wood is distinguished by its high cost and complexity of processing.
The most popular budget materials are:
- Chipboard. Such wardrobes are resistant to mechanical damage, attractive in appearance, and affordable.
- Chipboard. The polymer coating provides high strength. This type of furniture is easy to care for.
- MDF. Modified plywood is environmentally friendly. Products made from it look aesthetically pleasing. They are also quite durable.
Peculiarities
A bedroom with a small area has its advantages. For example, the main solution to the problem of small space comes down to buying transformable furniture. As you know, such furniture is cheaper than the same interior items purchased separately ; accordingly, by furnishing a small bedroom, the owner saves significantly. In addition, for many people, a small bedroom is psychologically more comfortable than a large room. It is easier to create comfort and a favorable atmosphere for relaxation.
The disadvantage of such a bedroom may be its inconvenient layout. For example, it is not very comfortable to furnish an elongated room, although for such cases the designers have provided several interior solutions. Another disadvantage is the fact that such rooms are often dark, since it is impossible to install a large window in them, much less two windows. But the problem is again solved by some tricks, which will be discussed below.
Wardrobe sizes
When choosing a storage system, you should focus on the area of the room. For a spacious bedroom, a compartment design covering the entire wall is suitable. You can even organize your wardrobe.
When decorating a small bedchamber, it is preferable to choose a compact corner or built-in model. In any case, it is important to understand at what dimensions the furniture will be most convenient to operate.
- As you can see in the photo with the dimensions of the bedroom wardrobe, the width of such a wardrobe must be at least 140 cm.
- For compartment designs, the figure can vary from 230 cm to 500 cm.
- The height of the piece of furniture should ensure the accessibility of the upper shelves.
- For a wardrobe compartment it can be 120 cm - 150 cm.
- For floor-length evening dresses, 150 cm - 180 cm is required.
- The optimal value for a bedroom wardrobe is considered to be 220 cm - 250 cm.
Usually the depth of a pencil case is 0.6 m, and the shelves are usually made 10 - 15 cm narrower than the total depth. The minimum possible distance between shelves is 0.3 m.
A wardrobe for a small bedroom is most often made to order according to individual drawings. For a large room it is easier to purchase a serial model.
Posting rules
Once you have decided on the contents and dimensions, it is important to understand where it is best to install the structure. Experts in the field of interior design recommend adhering to the following rules. Remember that a cabinet model with hinged doors requires sufficient space. In the case of a tiny sleeping room, it is better to give preference to the coupe option.
Carefully examine the room where the cabinet will be installed. Take measurements of the space and estimate the height of the walls. If there is a free corner in the bedroom, you can purchase a corner structure or install a linear model close to the wall on one side. You can also use the wall surface as one of the sides of the product. These models are called built-ins and are custom-made for small spaces. This is a great way to create exactly the kind of cabinet that will fully meet the requirements of its owner.
If you have a small niche, you can use it to install storage systems with compartment doors. This is an excellent option to save on materials, because the function of the side walls and top cover of such a product will be performed by the niche walls and ceiling. This option will also provide the user with the opportunity to rationally use the niche space; clothes in such a closet will be securely stored.
Styles
The wardrobe will fit into many style trends.
The most current styles:
- Classical. Classic models are laconic, elegant, harmonious. Their distinctive features are muted colors, wood as a manufacturing material, carved decorations, and smooth lines.
- Minimalism. There is practically no decor or bright accents here. Smooth transitions are not allowed. Preferred colors are white, gray, beige.
- Country. The style is characterized by natural shades of yellow, green, gray.
- Provence. The direction is characterized by visual lightness, sophistication, and a pastel palette. Furniture should be antique-style and of high quality.
- Oriental. Stylistic features include a rich range of colors, inlay elements, and gilding.
- Eclecticism. It is a mixture of natural colors and contrasts. Furniture with facades in chocolate and emerald green tones is welcome.
- Neoclassical. The direction combines classic aristocracy and restraint with innovative details and minimalism. The colors used are light and warm.
- High tech. High-tech wardrobes feature a minimalist design and a monochrome palette. The decor is completely missing.
A wardrobe with a mirror in the bedroom is one of the required attributes. It provides convenience and rationality when arranging a rest room and at the same time decorates it.
A wide range of models, the ability to choose the size, shape and “filling” will help make the bedchamber as cozy and comfortable as possible.
Guest room furniture
If you have a small room in your home, don’t worry about what to make of it: a guest bedroom, an office or a play area. All this can be combined if you choose special furniture. There are models in which the sleeping place rises to the ceiling or is transported to the closet. There are roll-out options: a single bed can be completely hidden under the wardrobe or partially hidden in larger sizes. This frees up space for other tasks.
Since there is no need to install wardrobes in the guest room, you can choose a bed of absolutely any size. The only thing is to maintain a free approach. If the room has an elongated shape, a place to sleep can be equipped in a niche, hidden behind curtains or retractable mirror panels. The rest of the room can be equipped as an office, a mini-studio for drawing, a home studio, or a playroom. If you have guests, you can comfortably accommodate them in your home.
