How to Make a Small Bedroom Look Bigger?

Many of us feel like we could use a little extra space in the bedroom. A bedroom that feels small can feel cluttered, claustrophobic, or a little uncomfortable. But, what are your solutions, short of getting a highly expensive extension or renovation?

Here, we’re going to look at a few much more affordable options that can really help make your bedroom look a lot bigger than it actually is. 

Get a bed that’s low to the floor

A change of your bed could help, but you don’t need to sacrifice a king/queen/double for a single in order to free up some space. Rather, you can help the room look a lot more spacious by opening up the vertical space above it, instead. Getting a low-slung bed frame is going to make the room seem much more spacious without needing to actually open up any more floor space.

Position the bed optimally

Giving yourself a little walking space around the bed is essential. A lot of people like to have their bed stand out of the middle of a wall, which can be a good place especially if you want two nightstands on either end. However, if you want to open up a little more space, it might be better to push the bed towards one wall, opening up a lot more floor space on the other side.

Opt for lighter colors

How the room makes use of light is going to, in large part, determine how spacious it feels. Rooms with dark corners tend to feel a little closer, while light, airy rooms have a sense of spaciousness about them, as well. To that end, light-colored bedding, lighter walls, and light floors can all help the bedroom décor feel a little more spacious. You don’t have to go entirely colorless, of course. Throws, cushions, and other soft furnishings can make sure you still have some splashes of vibrancy in there, as well.

Let the light in

As mentioned, introducing light to the room also introduces a feeling of spaciousness. To that end, you might want to opt for lighter window treatments like blinds instead of curtains. Furthermore, the good placement of mirrors will not only help bounce that light around but also create the optical illusion of a bigger bedroom.

Pull the eye upwards

The floor tends to be where we keep all of our furniture and possessions so keeping the gaze focused towards the floor is going to naturally make a bedroom seem even more cluttered than it might be. To that end, there are plenty of ways you can pull the gaze up towards the more spacious upper half of the room. One example is to make use of the vertical space that the room offers. Options like using wall galleries made up of your own photos or bookcases that reach from floor to ceiling can help pull the eyes up to the more open side of the room. Another way to do this and offer some gorgeous framing for your windows is to hang your curtains not from the top of the wind, but from just below the ceiling instead.

Use hidden storage

The bedroom is typically where we get ready for the day so it does tend to build up clutter quite easily, including the clothes strewn across the floor that we always mean to pick up. Temporary storage spaces like hampers can be a great way to control the everyday clutter that builds up in the bedroom. You can make sure they take up even less space if you’re able to tuck them away out of sight, such as under the bed or into your wardrobe. Built-in storage options like custom recessed shelving can also make sure that you don’t need to buy as much standing furniture that will take up even more space.

Don’t let cords rule your bedroom

As mentioned, a cluttered floor can make the bedroom seem much more cluttered in general. One of the little issues that can make the floor seem fussier than otherwise is if you have cords running over it, especially for things like your bedside lighting. You can free up your bedside table and get rid of the cords winding across the floor by installing light fixtures to the walls, such as sconces or even recessed lighting.

With the solutions above, you can help your bedroom both look and feel bigger, helping you feel like you really have the room you need to relax.