5 Tips to Beautify a Bedroom
The big house trend is over. More and more people are considering compact homes in favor of large mansions. Smaller homes are easier to maintain, heat, and cool. However, less square footage also means less living space. If you have a small bedroom, read on for some small bedroom tips and tricks that will leave you with a perfect place to relax and sleep.
Maximize Lighting
Dark rooms appear smaller while light rooms appear larger. Consider keeping any window treatments simple to allow outdoor light into the room. You can also add additional light with wall sconces instead of table lamps. This will leave any side table space open for other items. Reflective surfaces, like wall mirrors, also tend to reflect light and make a room appear larger.
Remove Clutter
The biggest thing you can do to make a small room appear larger is to remove clutter. The more items you have in your room, the more cramped it will feel. Consider what items you really need to keep in your bedroom. Perhaps a book collection can be stored elsewhere in the house. Maybe personal toiletries, like makeup, can be stored in the bathroom. Removing clutter is one of the easiest and most inexpensive things you can do to make your small bedroom feel more peaceful.
Use Your Wall Space
When horizontal space is limited, you have to look at your vertical space. Most people leave their walls for art work. However, you can also put your walls to work with floor-to-ceiling shelving, bookcases, and storage units. Closed storage is perfect for clothing and lends itself to a cleaner look, design-wise. However, open storage might be more appropriate for a kid’s room where you might want everything to be accessible.
Get Creative with Storage
After you’ve removed any unnecessary clutter, you’ll want to think of creative ways to store necessary items out of sight. The backside of a closet or bedroom door is the perfect place for a hanging organizer or shallow shelving unit. Add specialty hangers to your closet to store belts, ties, or scarves. Consider using accessory trays in your dresser drawers for organizing smaller items. A hanging jewelry box or cabinet is the perfect place to store jewelry.
Consider a Loft Bed
If you have enough ceiling height, a loft bed is a great solution for a small bedroom. Raising your bed off the floor gives you valuable floor space underneath. Depending on your needs, you can use this space for a desk or work station. Or, consider a sofa for lounging, reading, or watching television.
