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This post is about the best small bedroom ideas.
When thinking about interior design small spaces are always a little bit more challenging than bigger spaces. When planning the decoration of a small room, it is not only about the look, we have to take into consideration the space and think about smart ways of storing things as well.
With small bedrooms, it would not be different. It might be a little harder and all the area and the size of all the furniture should be carefully measured, but with a little bit of creativity, all spaces can be improved.
Although it might be a harder task it is certainly not impossible! Especially nowadays when smaller houses are very common, mainly in big cities, people are coming up with lots of great ideas and solutions for smaller spaces.
If you are looking for small bedroom design ideas and especially for how to decorate small bedrooms, this post is for you! In this post, you will find 25 incredible decorating ideas for small bedrooms.
Hopefully after reading this post, you will be full of ideas and ready to transform your small room completely!
1. Designate spaces with different colors
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For small rooms, it is crucial to not add too much stuff around, because space is very necessary.
A great way of designating different spaces in a small room is to add different colors to different areas. This way you save some space since no furniture is needed to create this effect.
The bed area can have one color, and the “homework area” or “home office area” can have a different one.
This picture is the perfect example of this idea.
2. Bring some greenery inside
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Using some plants as decoration besides giving a nice look to the bedroom, also has a psychologically beneficial effect and helps with relaxation.
Having plant hangers and shelves can really help with the lack of space and make the room look absolutely adorable.
You can also combine it with the use of mirrors to make the room look bigger.
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Inspired by this idea, I found this set of plant hangers made with the macrame technique.
3. Combine functionality with aesthetics
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Having a room nicely designed is fantastic, but with small areas, we have to think about functionality and storage as well.
Combining functionality with aesthetics is the perfect match for small rooms.
Using items that can serve both purposes, such as shelves and boards where you can attach decor elements, such as photos and your succulents, and functional things, such as a bag where you can store pens and notebooks, for example, can be a great idea.
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Inspired by this idea, I found this set of grids that is perfect for adding decor and functional items.
4. Throw pillows
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Throw pillows are actually great options for any bedroom since they make the room look more comfortable.
Having some throw pillows with beautiful pillowcases can be a great idea to improve the decoration of a small bedroom.
Since the pillows will be placed on the bed or a chair, they will not be on the way, which is really good for small areas.
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Inspired by this idea, I found this set of gorgeous boho throw pillowcases with details in black and white.
5. Paintings
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Bringing paintings to a bedroom is a fantastic way of adding some art to your room.
Since they are hung on the walls, they will not take any extra space, which is great for small bedrooms.
They are a great option for any type of room, from big to small ones. They make a room look more sophisticated and add some color to it as well.
6. Divide the area with a bookshelf
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For dividing areas, this is a good idea, especially if you live in a studio.
Using bookshelves to divide areas of the room is a great option for storing and decorating purposes. You can place books and decor items on it, making it visually appealing.
By placing a bookshelf at the end of the bed, you create a division between the sleeping area and the rest of the room.
For studios, this could serve as the division between the bedroom and the living room, for example.
7. Storage and decor
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If you have many things you need to store, such as books, and a small room, a solution can be to transform one wall into a built-in bookcase.
This can create a lot of space for storage and opportunities for decoration.
It creates a charming environment and can even make the room feel cozier.
8. One dark wall
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Painting one wall in a dark color can create an interesting effect in the bedroom.
It can create visual depth and a warm and friendly atmosphere.
It is also a nice idea to hang some decor objects with brighter colors because it creates contrast and makes it more visually appealing.
9. Accent wall
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For small bedrooms, wall decoration is a fantastic solution for decorating the room, because it does not take any extra space. And space is something quite needed in small rooms.
Creating an accent wall can be a great idea. Make it completely different from the other walls, bringing all the attention to it.
Painting it with a different color, painting some images on it, such as the birds in this picture, or creating some different texture or pattern are all fantastic options.
10. Black & white photos
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Black and white photographs are fantastic for creating some drama and making a room look more interesting.
You can hang them on the walls, or place them on shelves, for example.
They can be in big sizes or in different sizes, creating a nice gallery wall and catching people’s eyes.
11. Textures
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Choosing different textures to decorate a room is a fantastic option to create layers and make it more interesting.
It also makes a room feel cozier and is perfect for all room sizes.
Think about adding throw blankets and bedding sets with texture and different patterns, rugs, and using different materials.
12. Area rug
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Area rugs are fantastic for decoration as they anchor all the elements of the room together.
It helps with creating a warm and cozy environment and they can be used in small rooms as well.
If you choose to keep the colors of the room white or to use any other bright color, choosing an area rug with a strong color and beautiful pattern can be a fantastic option for bedroom decoration.
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Inspired by this idea, I found this beautiful area rug.
13. Gallery wall
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Creating a gallery wall in your small bedroom, using one of the walls can be a fantastic idea for decoration.
The paintings or art prints don’t have to be big, and you can create beautiful patterns with them.
This is a nice way of adding some art and color to the decoration of the room while optimizing the vertical space.
It creates a nice focal point and brings some character to the room.
14. Wallpaper
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Choosing a wallpaper with a beautiful pattern and colors can be a great idea for a small bedroom decoration.
The patterns of the wallpaper will serve as a decoration and be visually appealing.
If the wallpaper has a pattern, there is no need to add anything else on the walls for decoration, unless you want to.
15. String lights
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Lighting is a very important part of the decoration and it helps a lot when it comes to setting the mood.
String lights are a nice way of adding warm and indirect light to the bedroom while giving a fairy and cozy vibe.
Attach them in nice angles or around the bed wall, for example for a nice look and nice lighting.
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Inspired by this idea, I found these adorable string lights to give a fairy vibe to the room decor.
16. Coordinate the colors
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Coordinate the colors of your bedroom decoration to create balance and a more harmonious look to your room.
It doesn’t have to be only one or two colors, you can use more than that.
Choose a certain palette and use those colors in the bedding set, throw pillows and blankets, wall decor, and decoration in general.
17. Decor on the bed wall
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Adding decoration to the bed wall is a great idea to create a focal point in the room.
Add a shelf or create a kind of flat area on the top of the headboard to place your decor items.
This is a nice idea because you don’t need a lot of wall space as well. You only need the same length as the bed or headboard, and it creates enough room for decoration.
18. Light fixture
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Choosing a ceiling light fixture with a beautiful design is a great way of decorating a small room because you are using vertical space.
It helps to give the whole room that final touch and is visually appealing.
Remember to choose a warm light to create a cozy environment.
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Inspired by this idea, I found this ceiling light fixture made of rattan.
19. Industrial style
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Industrial design is a style inspired by old factories and industrial spaces. Something very characteristic of this style is exposing the brickwork.
Exposing the brickwork, gives a rustic look to a room and, although not very intuitive, can make a room feel cozy. These qualities can be perfect for a small bedroom decoration.
Choose one wall to showcase the brickwork and recreate this style in your room. You can also fake the industrial look by using wallpaper or faux-brick panels to mimic exposed bricks.
20. Earthy colors
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Using earthy colors in the decoration or furniture is a great way of making a room look cozier.
You can choose these colors for the bedding set, throw pillowcases and blankets, furniture, and decor details.
Using natural materials, such as wood, cotton, and rattan, is also a great way of making a room look cozier.
If you are interested in tips and ideas for giving your bedroom a cozy look, this post will help you. And for cozy living room ideas, this post can also help you.
21. DIY panel
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A creative and on-budget way of decorating your small bedroom is creating a headboard or panel made by yourself.
You can make it with bamboo, like the one in the picture. You can even add a kind of support or shelf to the top of it, creating even more room for adding decor items.
Using bamboo as a material can help with giving a holiday vibe to your bedroom.
22. Create contrast
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If you don’t have any space at all in your bedroom, a nice way of decorating it is by creating contrast with things that have to fit in the room.
Use the bedding set, throw pillows and blankets to create contrast by combining darker and brighter colors.
You can for example choose two colors and play with different tones of these same colors to create a beautiful composition.
23. Decorate the walls
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In small rooms, it is important to optimize the vertical space, so there is some area for circulation.
If you want to add some decor to a small bedroom, a fantastic idea is to decorate the walls.
Think of paintings, photographs, cute flying birds as wall decor, and maybe neon signs for a fun style. Choose the decor that matches your style.
If you want to create even more room for decoration items, adding some shelves to your room might be a great option as well.
24. Details on one wall
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Instead of having all the walls covered with wallpaper, this idea is about having one or two walls only covered with wallpaper to create a focal point.
Keeping the other walls and ceiling white might help with making the room look a bit bigger.
The type of design of the wallpaper can completely change the vibe of a room. If you want a cozier vibe for your room, maybe a darker color in the wallpaper would do the trick. If you prefer an airy type of vibe, lighter colors would be the perfect choice.
The one in this picture has neutral colors that match the other colors of the room and a delicate pattern, which makes it a fabulous choice.
25. All in white
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If you want to make your small room look bigger, a good option is to paint it with bright colors, such as white.
Using white as the main color to be used in the bedding set and some furniture, might also help with this effect.
Having an all-white type of decoration also gives the room an airy look.
Try to balance it with some other colors or use some natural materials, such as wood, to avoid having a hospital-look room.
Solutions for your small bedroom
Decorating a small bedroom can be quite challenging, due to the lack of space. We have to optimize things for storage purposes and be careful not to clutter the room when trying to decorate it.
With that in mind, the best options are to use vertical space and add decor items on furniture that we absolutely must have in the bedroom, such as the bed.
Most part of the examples shown in this post were about decorations placed on the walls or ceiling so the available space for circulation could be preserved.
Wallpapers, paintings, art prints, photographs, shelves for adding decor items, and things that can make all the difference in bedroom decoration.
There are so many options and creative solutions that you can use in your small bedroom. Mix and match some of the ideas shared in this post and create the perfect decoration for your small room.
Hopefully, by now, you are full of ideas and ready to implement them in the decoration of your small bedroom.
This post showed you the best small bedroom ideas.
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