How Easy, Innovative And Great Ideas Can Make A Small Bedroom Look Bigger

Small bedroom – no problem!

Large bed – small room – no problem!

Expensive makeover?

Does not have to be – read on to find just how easy, innovative and great ideas can make a bedroom look bigger.

Light colours reflect light and make small spaces seem brighter and lighter.
Choose neutral colours, they blend, accentuate and are the perfect canvas to work with giving you ample scope to expand your boundaries, ideas and creativeness.
Paint the trims a lighter colour than the walls – using white can be bold. This will make the walls appear further away perceiving a feeling of roominess.

2. Use Space Saving Furniture

The less furniture the more spacious the room will look.
Use the space beneath your bed for storage – For an example – please click here.
Built-In Shelving around a bed doubles up as bedside side table and creates depth.
Use furniture pieces for purposes other than what they are for. For example, using a display unit doubles up as a storage space for clothing items – Please click here…
If using a bunk bed, utilize the space beneath the bed for a study area or storage.
Use transparent furniture. For example, swap out the wooden bedside table for a glass top bedside table. The “see-through” effect help the room appear bigger.
Low profile beds create a feeling of space.

3. Décor and Accessories

Do not overdo – less is best.
When hanging art, “divide” the wall into horizontal thirds, instead of halves. Hanging artwork closer to the lower third leaves more wall space above décor and therefore creates the illusion of more spaciousness.
Make use of mirrors – they reflect light, create depth and make space look bigger. Ideally mirrored closet doors would be the best.
Because the room is small do not use small décor effects – this will make the room look cluttered. Rather use one bold piece than many small grouped pieces.
Drapes should not hang or pool onto the floor. Instead, tie them up a few centimetres above the floor.
Drapes should be lightly textured fabric and the same colour as the wall. Remember you want to let light into the small room space and not block it out.
Mount drapes above the window frame to create a floor to ceiling window illusion.
As for the bed quilts, throws and decorative cushions, stick to light and bright pop colours that co-ordinated well with neutrals so as create an even flow of eye sweeping view of the room.
Create the illusion of space by pulling furniture slightly away from the walls.
Ditch overhead lights – choose the right bedside table lamp instead – Click here for a great short video on to choose the right size lamp.
Keep the room organised and clutter-free.