How to furnish a small bedroom in 5 essential steps

Decorating small spaces is not an easy task it is often quite challenging. Finding the perfect solution to arrange the furniture in a small size room requires rationality but also creativity and imagination.

Let's think of a small bedroom, for example. This room usually hosts not only a bed and bedside tables but also a wardrobe, a chest of drawers or dresser and other accessories or compartments to store clothes and objects. Sometimes, in this room, you want to place a TV. What's the best way to arrange furniture and accessories in a small bedroom, combining both functionality and aesthetics? Here are 5 tips to follow.

1. Create a focal point

In a previous article on how to decorate the living room, we talked about the importance of a focal point in a room. The focal point is an element that immediately attracts attention and guides the eye in the space. In a small bedroom, the focal point is usually the headboard, which the presence of large pillows can highlight.

2. Think of space and proportions

A large and spacious bed is everybody's dream, but this can accentuate the feeling of a cramped space in a small room. It is better to prefer a small or regular bed, with a see-through footboard or no footboard at all. A good idea to maximize space and function is to choose a storage bed where you can store blankets and bedding.

3. Choose appropriate colors

For a small bedroom, you can choose bold and saturated shades such as red or chocolate brown, or go for light colors such as white and yellow. The middle ground is not recommended.

4. Optimize spaces

In a small room, it is crucial to design spaces to store and sort clothing and accessories. The space under the bed can hold boxes or luggage sets, a storage ottoman under the window may contain bedding, and two small drawers can be used as bedside tables.

5. Add personality

We soon forget the small size of a room if it is full of personality. The trick is to draw attention to details and accents, such as a design lamp or an eccentric headboard.